Abstract: A block transfer apparatus for transferring a block between an upstream and downstream clamps of a block delivery system. The apparatus includes: a frame pivotally mounted to a support; a clamping assembly mounted to the frame and linearly extendable relative thereto, and including a pair of gripper jaws for clamping opposing sides of the block. The apparatus receives a block in the gripper jaws in an approximate position; rotates to a drop position and releases the block allowing it to self-datum onto first and second orthogonal datum surfaces. The apparatus re-clamps the block after the drop by applying a clamping force to opposing sides of the block to register the block against a third datum surface to thereby datum the position of the block with respect to the clamping assembly; and presents the block clamped in the datumed position for transfer to the downstream clamp.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein include a heart valve replacement system that may be delivered to the targeted heart valve site via a delivery catheter. In some embodiments, the heart valve replacement system can assemble a valve device after the valve device is delivered to the heart. In some embodiments, heart valve replacement system includes two anterior flaps that are separate but overlap each other.

Abstract: A system for treating a respiratory disorder in a patient comprises a first electronic component electrically connected to a second electronic component by an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor comprises an electrically conductive textile. In examples, the first electronic component comprises one or more of a sensor, an actuator, an RPT device or an antenna. The first electronic component may comprise an electrically powered component, for example a blower motor, and the second electronic component may comprise an electrical power source, for example a battery.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a patient interface for delivering respiratory support to a patient. The patient interface comprises a gases delivery interface configured to deliver an apparatus gas flow to a patient. The gases delivery interface comprises a delivery outlet to deliver the apparatus gas flow to the patient. The gases delivery interface also comprises a gases delivery side member extending from a first side of the delivery outlet and which comprises an apparatus gases flow path in fluid communication with the delivery outlet. The gases delivery side member comprises a collapsible portion movable upon application of a collapsing force from a normally open configuration to a collapsed configuration in which the apparatus gases flow path is reduced or closed and in order to reduce or stop the apparatus gas flow through the apparatus gases flow path.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing speed thresholds for a fleet of vehicles are disclosed. Input is used to provide associations between particular weather-relation conditions (such as rain) and arithmetic operations, that may be used to determine a current speed threshold as a function of a local posted speed limit at the current location of a vehicle. The current speed threshold is subsequently used to detect whether vehicles are exceeding the current speed threshold.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, systems and methods for robotic manipulation of a patient's anatomy, such as the uterus, during surgical procedures.

Abstract: There is provided an air treatment apparatus including an air flow generator that is arranged to generate an airflow, a moisture source that is arranged to introduce water vapour into the air flow, a body that in use surrounds both the air flow generator and the moisture source, a water supply system that is arranged to provide water to the moisture source, the water supply system including a water tank assembly that is separable from the body, an interface sealing element that is arranged to form a seal between the water tank assembly and the body that prevents leakage of air into the body, an air supply feed that is arranged to convey air from within the body of the air treatment apparatus into the water tank assembly, and one or more air filter assemblies that are located upstream of both the moisture source and the air supply feed.

Abstract: There is provided an air treatment apparatus comprising an air flow generator that is arranged to generate an air flow through the air treatment apparatus, a moisture source that is arranged to introduce water vapour into the air flow, a body that is use surrounds both air flow generator and the moisture source, and a water supply system that is arranged to provide water to the moisture source. The water supply system comprises a water tank assembly that is separable from the body, and the water tank assembly comprises a water tank and a water pump for pumping water from the water tank to the moisture source. The water tank comprises a tank opening and the water tank assembly further comprises a removable tank cap that is arranged to fit over and thereby occlude the tank opening, and wherein the water pump is provided on the removable tank cap.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein include a heart valve replacement system that may be delivered to the targeted heart valve site via a delivery catheter. In some embodiments, the heart valve replacement system can assemble a valve device after the valve device is delivered to the heart. In some embodiments, heart valve replacement system includes two anterior flaps that are separate but overlap each other.

Abstract: A wearable device to wear on a head of a user includes a flexible band generally shaped to correspond to the user's head, the band having at least a front portion to contact at least part of a frontal region of the user's head, a rear portion to contact at least part of an occipital region of the user's head, and at least one side portion extending between the front portion and the rear portion to contact at least part of an auricular region of the user's head. A deformable earpiece is connected to the at least one side portion, the deformable earpiece including conductive material to provide at least one bio-signal sensor to contact at least part of the auricular region of the user's head. At least one additional bio-signal sensor is disposed on the band to receive bio-signals from the user.

Abstract: A wearable device to wear on a head of a user includes a flexible band generally shaped to correspond to the user's head, the band having at least a front portion to contact at least part of a frontal region of the user's head, a rear portion to contact at least part of an occipital region of the user's head, and at least one side portion extending between the front portion and the rear portion to contact at least part of an auricular region of the user's head. A deformable earpiece is connected to the at least one side portion, the deformable earpiece including conductive material to provide at least one bio-signal sensor to contact at least part of the auricular region of the user's head. At least one additional bio-signal sensor is disposed on the band to receive bio-signals from the user.

Abstract: A wearable computing device with bio-signal sensors and a feedback module provides an interactive mediated reality (“VR”) environment for a user. The bio-signal sensors receive bio-signal data (for example, brainwaves) from the user and include bio-signal sensors embedded in a display isolator, having a deformable surface, and having an electrode extendable to contact the user's skin. The wearable computing device further includes a processor to: present content in the VR environment via the feedback module; receive bio-signal data of the user from the bio-signal sensor; process the bio-signal data to determine user states of the user, including brain states, using a user profile; modify a parameter of the content in the VR environment in response to the user states of the user. The user receives feedback indicating the modification of the content via the feedback module.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigeration system including a thermal store and a circuit around which a refrigerant circulates. The circuit includes a compressor and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the refrigerant and the thermal store, and the thermal store surrounds at least part of the compressor to absorb noise generated by the compressor.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system and an airflow generator. The refrigeration system comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a compressor. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger surrounds a major portion of the compressor, and the second heat exchanger is located above the first heat exchanger.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system and an airflow generator. The refrigeration system comprises a heat exchanger. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger surrounds a major portion of the airflow generator.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described comprising a refrigeration system, an airflow generator and a condensation collector. The refrigeration system comprises a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. The airflow generator is for generating an airflow over the second heat exchanger, and the condensation collector is for collecting condensate that forms on the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: Provided is refrigeration system having a circuit around which a refrigerant is circulatable. The circuit includes a compressor, a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the refrigerant and a medium, and an accumulator for accommodating liquid refrigerant. The accumulator is fluidically coupled in a suction line between the heat exchanger and the compressor. The refrigeration system is operable in a cooling mode such that the medium is cooled at the heat exchanger, and the accumulator is oversized at a maximum cooling capacity of the refrigeration system in the cooling mode.

Abstract: A computer network implemented system for improving the operation of one or more biofeedback computer systems is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, systems and methods for robotic manipulation of a patient's anatomy, such as the uterus, during minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for wearing on a head of a user, the apparatus has a band assembly comprising an outer band member comprising outer band ends joined by a curved outer band portion of a curve generally shaped to correspond to the user's forehead; a flexible inner band member comprising inner band ends joined by a curved inner band portion of a curve generally shaped to correspond to the user's forehead, the inner band member is attached to the outer band member at least by each inner band end respectively attached to a respective one of the outer band ends; at least one brainwave sensor disposed inwardly along the curved inner band portion to provide a flexible conductive surface; and a deformable attachment that connects the flexible inner band member to the outer band, the deformable attachment allowing the inner band to conform to the user's forehead shape, the deformable attachment having a biasing component to urge the at the at least one brainwave sensor towards the user's forehead when worn by the