Abstract: A bipedal walking robot uses a quasi-passive control scheme and a simplified mechanical design. The walking robot has a pair of legs connected to a body through a passive hip joint, which is offset from a center of gravity of the walking robot. A nonconcentric, curved foot is attached at to each leg by a prismatic joint. Extension and retraction of the prismatic joint initiates the walking sequence of the robot, with each foot retracted during the swing phase and extended during the stance phase. Directional changes are controlled by changing a phase offset in the actuation of each foot.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an article of merchandise against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device comprises a latch plate and a pedestal having a quick-release interface. The latch plate is configured to selectively couple to the quick-release interface. A latch bolt is disposed within the pedestal. The latch bolt locks the latch plate relative to the quick-release interface. A plurality of retaining arms is configured to receive and retain an article of merchandise. The retaining arms cannot be disengaged from the article of merchandise while the latch plate is locked relative to the quick-release interface. A solenoid is housed within the pedestal and operationally connected to the latch bolt. The solenoid is configured to retract the latch bolt into a position in which the latch bolt disengages the latch plate, thereby releasing the latch plate from the quick-release interface.

Abstract: A pen cap for a medication delivery pen includes a piston-style detector mechanism. The piston-style detector mechanism includes at least an inner shell having first open end through which the medication delivery pen can be inserted, a second end opposite the first end, a sidewall defined by an outer surface and an opposing inner surface, and a passageway extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The sidewall extends between the first end and the second end thereby defining a pen-receiving cavity there between. The piston-style detector mechanism further includes at least one switch and a translatable shaft at least partially disposed in the passage. The translatable shaft includes a body that extends at least from a pen-interfacing portion in the pen-receiving cavity to a switch-interfacing portion thereof.

Abstract: A mechanical thrombectomy device including a self-expanding cage structure transitionable from a radially expanded state to a radially partially collapsed state of reduced outer diameter relative to that while in the radially expanded state. The mechanical thrombectomy device also including an internal actuatable collapsing mechanism fixedly attached internally to the self-expanding cage structure; wherein the internal actuatable collapsing mechanism when actuated or deployed imposes a radially inward tension on the self-expanding cage structure transitioning to the radially partially collapsed state compressing the occlusion captured therein.

Abstract: A nested mechanical thrombectomy assembly deliverable as a single assembled unit that includes an outermost mechanical thrombectomy device and at least one inner mechanical thrombectomy device, each mechanical thrombectomy device being actuatable from a radially compressed state to a radially expanded state. While in the radially compressed state, the at least one inner mechanical thrombectomy device is disposed in the inner channel of the outermost mechanical thrombectomy device. Each of the outermost mechanical thrombectomy device and the at least one inner mechanical thrombectomy device is actuatable/deployable independently of one another.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and treating a clot are disclosed. The method of detecting composition of a clot in a vessel of a patient may include introducing a solution containing tagged tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) into a circulatory system of the patient, waiting a predetermined time for the tagged tPA to interact with the clot, scanning an area of the patient corresponding to the clot, and outputting a composition of the clot based on an intensity of a signal at the clot in the scan corresponding to the tagged tPA.

Abstract: Methods and materials for producing polyols are provided comprising recombinant microorganisms expressing a Pyp1 polyol phosphatase. Also provided herein are methods and materials for producing electron rich compounds in recombinant microorganisms lacking the DET1 and/or PHO13 genes.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing a wearable electronic against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device has a stand configured to be attached to a display surface. A shelf configured to support the wearable electronic is affixed to the stand. The shelf of the anti-theft device has a recess configured to receive interchangeable inserts. Each insert has a first surface sized for insertion into the recess and a second surface configured to couple to a charger. Each insert also has a notch, which is configured to be at least partially aligned with an aperture of the recess. A charger is coupled to the insert, and an electrical cable connected to the charger is routed through the notch and the aperture. The charger supplies power to the wearable electronic when it is positioned on the shelf of the anti-theft device.

Abstract: Example systems and methods of treatment are presented herein which generally involve expanding a bracing frame within a blood vessel between a clot and an aspiration catheter, aspirating the clot through a passageway of the bracing frame, and supporting the blood vessel by the bracing frame as negative pressure is created by the aspiration. The bracing frame can thereby reduce likelihood of blood vessel collapse compared to a similar procedure which does not include the bracing frame. The bracing frame can be removed from the blood vessel during treatment. In some examples, the bracing frame can further function to expand a mouth of the catheter. In some examples, the system can include a stentriever.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are low-calorie whippable emulsions. In particular, described herein is a low-calorie whippable oil-in-water emulsion containing a non-nutritive natural sweetener as a replacement for nutritive sweeteners. The whippable emulsions have desirable texture characteristics, organoleptic properties, and stability.

Abstract: Methods and materials for producing polyols are provided comprising recombinant microorganisms expressing a Pyp1 polyol phosphatase. Also provided herein are methods and materials for producing electron rich compounds in recombinant microorganisms lacking the DET1 and/or PHO13 genes.

Abstract: This disclosure describes antimicrobial compositions containing a clay, an aluminum compound and optionally a transition metal compound, in which a pH of the antimicrobial composition is less than or equal to 5, and an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of the antimicrobial composition ranges from about 300 mV to about 800 mV. Other embodiments described herein include methods of producing and using the antimicrobial compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laboratory components that are used in the field of dental prosthesis and for dental implant fabrication and in particular to a spacer means such as a band, ring, or sleeve forming a soft collar which slips over the analog and slides up to the base of the set impression material near the collar of the impression coping as it emerges through the impression forming a uniform blockout around the impression coping which is recording the sub-gingival space over the top of the fixture and having a soft collar surrounding the neck of the analog insulates the top of the fixture analog from the hard stone where it couples with other components. The spacer forming the soft collar is particularly useful for orienting and indexing the modeling of dental implant restorations and to enhance and improve the fabrication process of soft tissue type models for conventional restoration techniques. It also enhances model techniques for digital scanning of cases in the laboratory.

Abstract: Methods and assays for monitoring the cardiac health of a subject are provided. The method involves the detection of a urotensin surrogate in a sample leading to a more accurate and reliable diagnosis of early or late stages of decompensated heart failure, heart failure, risk of a heart failur in a subject than the measurement of the cyclic peptide of urotensin alone.