Abstract: A plurality of electrophysiology (EP) data points, each including an electrogram signal, can be used to visualize cardiac activity. Each EP data point can be characterized as substrate or healthy, and a cloud map of the substrate EP data points can be generated. A graphical representation of the cloud map can be output in combination with a graphical representation of an electrophysiology map of the healthy EP data points. In alternative embodiments, the electrogram signals can be transformed into the wavelet domain, thereby computing a plurality of scalograms, and computing a wave function of each scalogram, thereby computing a plurality of wave functions. A propagation map, such as a propagation wave map and/or propagation wave trail map, can then be generated from the wave functions and output graphically.

Abstract: A drone communication and control system which utilized a mobile drone station which has capabilities of fueling hydrogen or liquid hydrogen drone, a communication control unit between the drone and the mobile drone station, a communication unit between the remote pilot center and the mobile station, the edge computing system for analyzing the images which are taken from the drone in a real time.

Abstract: A mobile drone communication control station which has capabilities of fueling hydrogen or liquid hydrogen drone, communication control for the drone, communication to the remote pilot center and the edge computing system for analyzing the photos taken from the drone.

Abstract: A mobile drone communication and control system comprises a mobile drone station configured to be driven to a work area; a scanning drone carried by the mobile station and configured to scan an image of the work area and transmit the scanned image to the mobile station via a private WIFI network; an edge computer configured to analyze the scanned images and select the failure suspect points with an exact position identified coordinates; an inspection drone configured to fly out to the identified points and to perform a detailed inspection and equipped with a high pressure water or an air jet cleaner to clean the suspect points for detailed images; and a remote pilot center configured to program the routing plans of the scanning drone, the inspection drone and the mobile drone station.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating a local activation time (LAT) map. A method includes receiving at least one reference electrogram, receiving at least one roving electrogram, detecting cardiac activations in the at least one reference electrogram, detecting roving cardiac activations in the at least one roving electrogram, identifying, at a trigger time, a most recent reference cardiac activation of the detected reference cardiac activations, identifying, a corresponding roving cardiac activation of the detected roving cardiac activations that is closest in time to the most recent reference cardiac activation, the corresponding roving cardiac activation identified independent of any roving activation interval (RAI), computing, a LAT as a time difference between the most recent reference cardiac activation and the corresponding roving cardiac activation, and generating and displaying, a LAT map based on the computed LAT.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for incinerating matter in situ includes a container defining an open base and an interior incineration chamber. The open base has a perimeter lying in a single plane. A plurality of ignitable incendiary devices are mounted in the interior incineration chamber above the open base and around a perimeter of the interior incineration chamber. The ignitable incendiary devices are oriented such that flames produced by the incendiary devices are directed inwardly towards a central axis of the incineration chamber. The incendiary devices surround and point toward the matter to be incinerated.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to the treatment of cardiac valves. Many embodiments of the present technology comprise an anchor member configured to be positioned at an implantation site proximate a native valve annulus. The anchor member may comprise an expandable structure having a first portion and a second portion. When the first portion is positioned at the implantation site at body temperature and released from a constrained delivery state, the first portion is configured to self-expand into apposition with tissue at or near the annulus to secure the anchor member at the implantation site. The second portion remains in a low-profile state at or around body temperature and is configured to expand into apposition with tissue at or near the annulus when heated above a second temperature greater than the first temperature and body temperature.

Abstract: An energy applicator for directing energy to tissue includes a feedline and a radiating section operably coupled to the feedline, wherein the radiating section has a length. The energy applicator also includes a length adjustment member adapted to allow for selective adjustment of the length of the radiating section. The length adjustment member includes a first pivot element and a first tensioning element coupled to the first pivot element.

Abstract: Pulmonary vein isolation has become a first-line treatment for symptomatic drug refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). In the context of PVI procedures, linear ablation lesions are delivered in order to achieve PV isolation. Electrophysiological maps from data collected by high density (HD) grid catheters can be used to identify conduction gaps associated within circumferential pulmonary vein isolation lesions.

Abstract: The present technology relates to implantable depots for the local, sustained, controlled release of a therapeutic agent to treat cancer. An implantable depot may comprise a biodegradable polymer mixed with a locally-acting therapeutic agent configured to treat cancer. The depot may be configured to be implanted within a patient proximate cancerous tissue and, while implanted, provide sustained exposure of the therapeutic agent at the treatment site for a period of time that is no less than 5 days.

Abstract: The present technology generally includes devices, systems, and methods for providing electrical stimulation to the left ventricle of a human heart in a patient suffering from Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). In particular, the present technology includes an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter for leadless electrical stimulation of the heart. The receiver-stimulator can include one or more sensors capable of detecting the electrical conduction of the heart and the receiver-stimulator can be configured to pace the stimulation of the left ventricle based off the sensed electrical conduction to achieve synchronization of the left and right ventricles.

Abstract: The present technology generally includes devices, systems, and methods for providing electrical stimulation to the left ventricle of a human heart in a patient suffering from Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). In particular, the present technology includes an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter for leadless electrical stimulation of the heart. The receiver-stimulator can include one or more sensors capable of detecting the electrical conduction of the heart and the receiver-stimulator can be configured to pace the stimulation of the left ventricle based off the sensed electrical conduction to achieve synchronization of the left and right ventricles.

Abstract: An electrosurgical energy channel splitter apparatus includes a channel input a plurality of channel outputs, and a controller. The channel input is configured to receive electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical energy source. Each channel output is configured to couple to a respective electrosurgical device. The controller is coupled to the channel input and the plurality of channel outputs. The controller is configured to selectively direct the electrosurgical energy from the channel input to one of the plurality of channel outputs.

Abstract: A torch device includes a case connected to a first cap at a first end of the case, and a second cap at the second end. The first cap closes the first end. The second cap leaves an opening in the second end. A nozzle is connected to the second end. A first section is located in proximity of the nozzle inside the case. The first section contains a thermite material. A second section is located in proximity of the first section inside the case. The second section contains an ignitable composition. A third section is located in proximity of the second section inside the case. The third section contains the ignitable composition. A fourth section is located in proximity of the second section inside the case. The third and fourth sections are separated by an insulating tube. The fourth section contains an oxidizer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering microwave energy to skin are provided, such that a focal zone of destructive heat is generated in the upper sub-dermis, mid-dermis, and/or lower dermis. This microwave therapy may be used for hair removal, treatment of acne, skin tightening, treatment of toe nail fungus, or sweat reduction. According to one embodiment, a system can include a microwave applicator having a distal treatment portion that includes at least one microwave antenna, a cooling system, and vacuum features. In some embodiments, the interaction between incident waves transmitted from the microwave applicator and reflected waves may be used to generate a standing wave with a peak energy density in selected regions of the dermis.

Abstract: The present technology generally includes devices, systems, and methods for providing electrical stimulation to the left ventricle of a human heart in a patient suffering from Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). In particular, the present technology includes an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter for leadless electrical stimulation of the heart. The receiver-stimulator can include one or more sensors capable of detecting the electrical conduction of the heart and the receiver-stimulator can be configured to pace the stimulation of the left ventricle based off the sensed electrical conduction to achieve synchronization of the left and right ventricles.

Abstract: A wellhead internal latch ring apparatus, system and method is described. An internal latch ring includes a running tool brace portion, a load retention portion below the brace portion and extending outward from the brace portion, a plurality of slots dispersed around the load retention portion, each slot extending axially through at least a portion of the load retention portion, and a circumferential groove extending around an inner diameter of the load retention portion. A wellhead latch ring method includes compressing an array of elasticizing slots dispersed around a latch ring during lowering of the latch ring into position within a wellhead, aligning the compressed slots with an internal wellhead groove, removing the compression on the slots to engage the latch ring into the internal wellhead groove, and guiding debris out of the internal wellhead groove through the array of elasticizing slots as the latch ring is engaged.

Abstract: A casing string torque transfer and suspension system and method for mandrel casing hangers. A running tool for a mandrel casing hanger suspending a casing string includes a pair of rotary drive rings secured around the running tool, a torque transfer ring of the pair of drive rings including a series of sloping teeth that removably couple to the mandrel casing hanger, the drive rings transferring torque to the casing string to rotate the casing string in a right-handed direction during one of running of the casing string, cementing of the casing string or a combination thereof, and the pair of rotary drive rings transferring axial loads to the casing string when the running tool is threaded to the mandrel casing hanger. Rotation of the rotary drive rings in a left-handed direction retracts the rotary drive rings as the running tool separates from the mandrel casing hanger.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed herein. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue can include, in some embodiments, a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue, the applicator comprising one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to said tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue may include a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer, and the controller is configured such that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.

Abstract: A microwave antenna has a radiating portion connected by a feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Proximal and distal radiating portions of the antenna assembly are separated by a junction member. A reinforcing member is disposed within the junction member to increase structural rigidity.