Abstract: A kit for conducting a tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis to orient a first metatarsal relative to a medical cuneiform includes a metatarsal cut guide having a positioning paddle and a cut guide slot, four wires, a cuneiform cut guide having a second locking mechanism, a third locking mechanism, a cuneiform cut guide slot and an alignment guide and a compression-distraction tool having a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a fourth locking mechanism associated with the first sliding member and a fifth locking mechanism associated with the second sliding member. The positioning paddle positioned substantially parallel to the cut guide slot. The metatarsal cut guide including a first locking mechanism.

Abstract: A kit for conducting a tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis to orient a first metatarsal relative to a medical cuneiform includes a metatarsal cut guide having a positioning paddle and a cut guide slot, four wires, a cuneiform cut guide having a second locking mechanism, a third locking mechanism, a cuneiform cut guide slot and an alignment guide and a compression-distraction tool having a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a fourth locking mechanism associated with the first sliding member and a fifth locking mechanism associated with the second sliding member. The positioning paddle positioned substantially parallel to the cut guide slot. The metatarsal cut guide including a first locking mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically routing traffic from a first network device to a second network device is described. In one implementation, the method includes sampling one or more qualified packets from an ingress stream using neural network classification criteria, appending a flow encapsulation header with the path information, providing the path information to the path computation engine at user approved time intervals, transmitting the packets to destination network device, and collecting real-time network telemetry data. Real-time network telemetry data is stored in a network health database. When a new network transfer is introduced, the system correctly identifies the characteristics of the transfer, in terms of size, throughput, jitter, latency, loss, and completion times. A corrective action is introduced that inputs the current network health information and transfer characteristics by generating corrective control rules to allow the transfer to be optimally routed (e.g.

Abstract: A handheld ring cutter is disclosed. The ring cutter includes a body, a blade motor having a motor rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction, a circular blade, a blade rotation axis extending in a lateral direction, a safety guard, and an electro-mechanical safety guard actuator. The drive shaft protrudes in the lateral direction out of the body, and the circular blade is mounted to the drive shaft outside of the body at a position spaced from the body in the lateral direction. The safety guard is located outside of the body at a position spaced from the body in the lateral direction, and the safety guard is aligned with the circular blade.

Abstract: A handheld ring cutter is disclosed. The ring cutter has a cutting progress indicator associated with a rotational position of a safety guard about a guard rotation axis, a guard position sensor located to sense the rotational position, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the guard position sensor and the cutting progress indicator. The processors are configured to collectively direct the safety guard actuator to move the safety guard relative to the circular blade, periodically or continuously receive position signals from the guard position sensor, and periodically or continuously direct the cutting progress indicator to update based on the position signals.

Abstract: A kit of tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis tools include a metatarsal multi-tool, a first ray multi-tool, a cuneiform cut guide, and a joint compressor-distractor. The metatarsal multi-tool is configured for securement to a first metatarsal establishing an anatomic reference for carrying out a surgical procedure and guiding a surgeon to perform the metatarsal base cut. The first ray multi-tool is configured for securement to the first metatarsal using a fixation method. The first ray multi-tool is also configured to be secured to the medial cuneiform. The cuneiform cut guide is configured for removable attachment to the first ray multi-tool and is configured to guide the surgeon to perform the cuneiform head cut. The compressor-distractor is configured to apply a force to the first ray multi-tool such that the position of the first metatarsal may be adjusted toward or away from the medial cuneiform.

Abstract: A method of medical treatment for transecting a ring trapped on an appendage of a patient is described. The method of medical treatment includes inserting a safety guard between the appendage and a portion of the ring, activating a blade motor to rotate a rotary blade aligned with the safety guard, sensing status readings, and transecting the portion of the ring including automatically directing a safety guard actuator to move the safety guard, based at least in part on the status readings, toward the rotary blade thereby urging the ring into contact with the rotary blade.

Abstract: A method of medical treatment for transecting a ring trapped on an appendage of a patient is described. The method of medical treatment includes inserting a safety guard between the appendage and a portion of the ring, activating a blade motor to rotate a rotary blade aligned with the safety guard, sensing status readings, and transecting the portion of the ring including automatically directing a safety guard actuator to move the safety guard, based at least in part on the status readings, toward the rotary blade thereby urging the ring into contact with the rotary blade.

Abstract: A kit of tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis tools include a metatarsal multi-tool, a first ray multi-tool, a cuneiform cut guide, and a joint compressor-distractor. The metatarsal multi-tool is configured for securement to a first metatarsal establishing an anatomic reference for carrying out a surgical procedure and guiding a surgeon to perform the metatarsal base cut. The first ray multi-tool is configured for securement to the first metatarsal using a fixation method. The first ray multi-tool is also configured to be secured to the medial cuneiform. The cuneiform cut guide is configured for removable attachment to the first ray multi-tool and is configured to guide the surgeon to perform the cuneiform head cut. The compressor-distractor is configured to apply a force to the first ray multi-tool such that the position of the first metatarsal may be adjusted toward or away from the medial cuneiform.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically routing traffic from a first network device to a second network device is described. In one implementation, the method includes sampling one or more qualified packets from an ingress stream using neural network classification criteria, appending a flow encapsulation header with the path information, providing the path information to the path computation engine at user approved time intervals, transmitting the packets to destination network device, and collecting real-time network telemetry data. Real-time network telemetry data is stored in a network health database. When a new network transfer is introduced, the system correctly identifies the characteristics of the transfer, in terms of size, throughput, jitter, latency, loss, and completion times. A corrective action is introduced that inputs the current network health information and transfer characteristics by generating corrective control rules to allow the transfer to be optimally routed (e.g.

Abstract: A ring cutter for transecting a ring trapped on an appendage. The ring cutter includes a body, a motor housed in the body, a blade drivingly connected to the motor, a guard coupled to the body, a guard actuator drivingly connected to the guard and controlling a movement of the guard, a current sensor positioned to sense electrical current associated with the motor, and a processor communicatively coupled to the current sensor and the guard actuator. The blade has a rotation axis and a peripheral cutting edge. The guard is insertable between the ring and the appendage to position the ring between the guard and the blade. The processor is configured to: i) receive, from the current sensor, an electrical current reading associated with the motor, and ii) transmit, to the guard actuator, one or more commands to control the movement of the guard based on the electrical current reading.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to insect harvesting. The system may include a tank for holding or growing live insects or both. The tank has an opening on a side portion of the tank, and the opening is positioned higher than a bottom portion of the tank. A negative stimulus device for repelling live insects toward a first direction or point towards the opening on the side portion of the tank is provided. A positive stimulus device is provided, situated at the opening of the tank. A product box for receiving live insects has an opening for receiving the live insects. A slide is coupled with the opening of the product box. In an operative position, the tank is positioned such that the live insects leaving the opening of the tank move down the slide to the opening of the product box.

Abstract: A kit of tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis tools include a metatarsal multi-tool, a first ray multi-tool, a cuneiform cut guide, and a joint compressor-distractor. The metatarsal multi-tool is configured for securement to a first metatarsal establishing an anatomic reference for carrying out a surgical procedure and guiding a surgeon to perform the metatarsal base cut. The first ray multi-tool is configured for securement to the first metatarsal using a fixation method. The first ray multi-tool is also configured to be secured to the medial cuneiform. The cuneiform cut guide is configured for removable attachment to the first ray multi-tool and is configured to guide the surgeon to perform the cuneiform head cut. The compressor-distractor is configured to apply a force to the first ray multi-tool such that the position of the first metatarsal may be adjusted toward or away from the medial cuneiform.

Abstract: A cooler for holding ice and other items includes a body defining a cavity operable to hold ice and other items, a lid, and a lock operable to hold the lid in an open position. The body has a first region that defines an opening and a second region. The lid is coupled with the second region of the body, and positionable to a closed position and to an open position. The lock includes a first component that extends from the body's second region, and a second component that extends from the lid. The first component and the second component are each configured to contact each other, when the lid is in the open position, to prevent the lid from moving toward the closed position, and to allow the lid to move toward the open position, when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner is provided, as well as methods of using the same. The system and method for efficiently and safely installing, a pipe liner may provide an inverter configured to invert the pipe liner by introducing pressure into the pipe liner; provide a top roller; provide an assist system located between the inverter and the top roller, the assist system comprising: a main housing having a main housing top and a main housing bottom, and each of the main housing top and the main housing bottom having an opening; a first interior roller; a second interior roller; and a first motor; and feed the pipe liner onto the tarp roller, wherein the assist system feeds the pipe liner from the top roller to the inverter in an efficient and controller manner.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner is provided, as well as methods of using the same. The system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner may provide an inverter configured to invert the pipe liner by introducing pressure into the pipe liner; provide a top roller; provide an assist system located between the inverter and the top roller, the assist system comprising: a main housing having a main housing top and a main housing bottom, and each of the main housing top and the main housing bottom having an opening; a first interior roller; a second interior roller; and a first motor; and feed the pipe liner onto the top roller, wherein the assist system feeds the pipe liner from the top roller to the inverter in an efficient and controller manner.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner is provided, as well as methods of using the same. The system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner may provide an inverter configured to invert the pipe liner by introducing pressure into the pipe liner; provide a top roller, provide an assist system located between the inverter and the top roller, the assist system comprising: a main housing having a main housing top and a main housing bottom, and each of the main housing top and the main housing bottom having an opening; a first interior roller; a second interior roller; and a first motor; and feed the pipe liner onto the top roller, wherein the assist system feeds the pipe liner from the top roller to the inverter in an efficient and controller manner.

Abstract: A cooler for holding ice and other items includes a body defining a cavity operable to hold ice and other items, a lid, and a lock operable to hold the lid in an open position. The body has a first region that defines an opening and a second region. The lid is coupled with the second region of the body, and positionable to a closed position and to an open position. The lock includes a first component that extends from the body's second region, and a second component that extends from the lid. The first component and the second component are each configured to contact each other, when the lid is in the open position, to prevent the lid from moving toward the closed position, and to allow the lid to move toward the open position, when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to improve the process of farming insects, such as crickets. Systems are provided to provide drinking water to insects and disinfect and clean insect water sources. Systems are provided used to predict insect maturity and perform farming actions. Systems are provided to provide clean insect living spaces. Systems are provided for the easy counting of insects for harvesting or invest eggs for hatching. Systems are provided to improve the health of farmed insects. Methods and systems are provided to improve the process of farming insects, such as crickets. Systems are provided to provide drinking water to insects and maintain the cleanliness of water sources. Systems are provided to provide clean insect living spaces. Systems are provided to improve the health of farmed insects. Systems methods are provided as harvesting systems and methods to sort and to help insects self sort as to live and/or healthy insects.