Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided with a band having a length sized to wrap about a joint. A plurality of retainer segments is attached to the band to engage a peripheral flange of a pair of tube ends at the joint. A first threaded fastener is connected to the band at a first location. A second threaded fastener is sized to engage the band at a second location to extend to the first threaded fastener to fasten to the first threaded fastener upon rotation of the second threaded fastener to tighten the band and the plurality of retainer segments to clamp the joint.

Abstract: A rivet forming method includes providing a sheet material with a base thickness, forming the sheet material into a shell, forming a reverse bubble on the shell, forming the shell into a can end, forming the reverse bubble into a rivet button, staking the rivet button to secure a pull tab to the can end, and performing finishing operations on the can end. The reverse bubble provides enhanced rivet forming processes and properties and allows for the use of a metal sheet with a thinner base thickness.

Abstract: A technology is described for aligning an image data set with a patient using an augmented reality (AR) headset. A method may include obtaining an image data set representing an anatomical structure of a patient. A two-dimensional (2D) X-ray generated image of at least a portion of the anatomical structure of the patient in the image data set and a visible marker may be obtained. The image data set can be aligned to the X-ray generated image by using data fitting. A location of the visible marker may be defined in the image data set using alignment with the X-ray generated image. The image data set may be aligned with a body of the patient, using the visible marker in the image data set as referenced to the visible marker seen on the patient through the AR headset.

Abstract: Technology is described for referencing anatomical structure using an AR headset. The method can include registering a marker located on a distal anatomical structure. The marker may have a pose that includes a position and orientation in a 3D coordinate system of the AR headset. Another operation may be identifying a proximal anatomical structure to which the distal anatomical structure is connected. The marker may be registered at a second pose having a second position and second orientation. A joint pivot axis and angle may be determined with respect to the proximal anatomical structure by comparing the first pose and the second pose. The joint pivot axis may then be displayed, using the AR headset. The technology may also use a pointer device to automatically find an anatomic path and anatomic length.

Abstract: Embedding compositions with light-attenuating properties for preparing specimens for sectioning and imaging are disclosed. An embedding composition may be a colloidal suspension including a continuous phase such as optimal cutting temperature compound (OCT), paraffin, or epoxy, etc., and a dispersed phase such as carbon powder, red blood cells, or barium sulfate, etc. The dispersed phase may reduce the transmission and/or scattering of light within the embedding composition, resulting in reduction or elimination of artifacts such as edge brightening, glow, and/or blurring. In some cases, the light-attenuation properties of an embedding composition may be adjusted to approximate or match those of the specimen.

Abstract: An AR headset is described to co-localize an image data set with a body of a person. One method can include identifying optical codes with a contrast medium in a tubing on the body of the person using the AR headset. The image data set can be aligned with the body of the person using the fixed position of the image visible marker with the contrast medium in the tubing with respect to the optical code referenced to a representation of the image visible marker. In one configuration, an image data set can be scaled by comparing a measured size of the image visible marker (e.g., gadolinium tubing) in the captured image data set to the known size of the image visible marker. In addition, a center of an optical code may be identified to more accurately align the image data set with a body of a person.

Abstract: A technology is described for aligning an image data set with a patient using an augmented reality (AR) headset. A method may include obtaining an image data set representing an anatomical structure of a patient. A two-dimensional (2D) X-ray generated image of at least a portion of the anatomical structure of the patient in the image data set and a visible marker may be obtained. The image data set can be aligned to the X-ray generated image by using data fitting. A location of the visible marker may be defined in the image data set using alignment with the X-ray generated image. The image data set may be aligned with a body of the patient, using the visible marker in the image data set as referenced to the visible marker seen on the patient through the AR headset.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for relationship and attribute management are described. In some examples, a verifier service performs a verification process using a relationship decentralized identifier (DID) that provides proof of a relationship between the holder and a DID management service. An attribute request is that specifies an attribute is transmitted from the verifier service to the DID management service. The DID management service provides the verifier service with information based on the attribute once the holder provides an authorization response that authorizes usage of the attribute.

Abstract: Disclosed are various approaches for facilitating verifier integrations using computer models. An exemplary system of the present disclosure comprises a computing device comprising a processor and a memory; and machine-readable instructions stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to at least: receive an unstructured claim query for a data document from an entity computing device, wherein the data document is structured in accordance with a data document schema; parse the unstructured claim query to identify attributes that are then converted to a machine-understandable representation of the unstructured claim query; prepare, using a predictive model that is trained to understand data documents that are structured in accordance with the data document schema, a query response to the machine-understandable representation of the unstructured claim query by evaluating contents of the data document; and transmit the query response to the entity computing device.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for using information in conjunction with a data repository includes encrypting data associated with the information with an encryption key, sending at least the encrypted data to the data repository, and possibly deleting the information. The method also includes receiving a request for the information from a remote device, and sending a request for the encrypted data to the data repository. The method further includes receiving the encrypted data from the data repository, decrypting the encrypted data using the encryption key, and sending the information to the remote device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a non-stick conductive material to automate tool touch-off in an additive manufacturing process are provided. A substrate comprises a first conductive layer, an intermediate binder layer, and a second non-stick conductive layer. The non-stick conductive layer may comprise perfluoroalkoxy alkanes and carbon nanotubes. An electrical connection may be made between the first conductive layer and the second non-stick conductive layer. When used with an additive manufacturing device, when the nozzle of the device contacts the substrate, a circuit may close resulting in a detectable voltage drop. When the voltage drop is detected, a reference point for the additive manufacturing device may be set.

Abstract: A tool for feeding material into a mill having a roller and forming a nip gap. The tool broadly comprises a baseplate, a guide plate, and a ram. The baseplate is configured to be positioned on the mill over the roller and forms a slot. The guide plate is configured to be positioned in the slot of the baseplate near the nip gap. The guide plate forms a chute for feeding the material into the nip gap. The ram is configured to be inserted into the chute to urge the material into the nip gap while preventing a user's fingers and other foreign objects from nearing the nip gap through the chute.

Abstract: Technology is described that includes a method for aligning an image data set with a computed 3D coordinate of a point representing a feature. The method can include receiving 2D (two dimensional) image data from a first medical imaging device, wherein the 2D image data has a location and graphical mark for a point representing a feature. A 3D coordinate of the point in the 3D coordinate system can be computed using a location and orientation of the first medical imaging device with respect to the AR headset. A 3D image data set obtained from a second medical imaging device and a virtual marker identifying the feature in the 3D image data set may be received. The 3D image data set may be aligned to the patient anatomy by aligning the virtual marker in the 3D image data set to the point in the 2D image data set.

Abstract: An AR headset is described to co-localize an image data set with a body of a person. The image data set of a portion of the body may be identified. The image data set can include a virtual anatomical marker to identify an anatomical location. A spatial location may be identified using a physical pointer object in a field of view of the AR headset. A spatial location of a visible anatomical feature as identified using the physical pointer object may be recorded. The registration may be triggered based on an input that the physical pointer object is located at a visible anatomical feature of the body of the person. Further, the image data set may be aligned with the body of the person using the spatial location recorded for the visible anatomical feature as referenced to the virtual anatomical marker in the image data set.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a non-stick conductive material to automate tool touch-off in an additive manufacturing process are provided. A substrate comprises a first conductive layer, an intermediate binder layer, and a second non-stick conductive layer. The non-stick conductive layer may comprise perfluoroalkoxy alkanes and carbon nanotubes. An electrical connection may be made between the first conductive layer and the second non-stick conductive layer. When used with an additive manufacturing device, when the nozzle of the device contacts the substrate, a circuit may close resulting in a detectable voltage drop. When the voltage drop is detected, a reference point for the additive manufacturing device may be set.

Abstract: A guard for a seal of a wheeled industrial machine, the guard comprising an cylindrical, annular body having a first plate, a second plate with an upper portion and a lower portion, and a connecting portion extending between the first plate and the second plate; wherein the first plate extends in a radially inward direction from the connecting portion and includes a plurality of holes; wherein the upper portion is configured to extend into a corresponding slot of a rotating element of a wheel of the wheeled industrial machine; and wherein the lower portion is configured to extend toward an axle of the wheeled industrial machine.

Abstract: A feeding assembly is for feeding material to a press system. The press system includes a shell press having a die set structured to form the material into a plurality of shells. The feeding assembly includes a support element, a feed roll including an integral shaft, a drive assembly driving the feed roll and including a motor and a drive shaft, the drive shaft, and a pinch roll cooperating with the feed roll to receive and move material therebetween. The longitudinal axis of the integral feed roll shaft is laterally offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of the motor drive shaft.

Abstract: A system that is capable of controlling multiple entertainment systems and/or speakers using voice commands. The system receives voice commands and may determine audio sources and speakers indicated by the voice commands. The system may generate audio data from the audio sources and may send the audio data to the speakers using multiple interfaces. For example, the system may send the audio data directly to the speakers using a network address, may send the audio data to the speakers via a voice-enabled device or may send the audio data to the speakers via a speaker controller. The system may generate output zones including multiple speakers and may associate input devices with speakers within the output zones. For example, the system may receive a voice command from an input device in an output zone and may reduce output audio generated by speakers in the output zone.

Abstract: A tool for feeding material into a mill having a roller and forming a nip gap. The tool broadly comprises a baseplate, a guide plate, and a ram. The baseplate is configured to be positioned on the mill over the roller and forms a slot. The guide plate is configured to be positioned in the slot of the baseplate near the nip gap. The guide plate forms a chute for feeding the material into the nip gap. The ram is configured to be inserted into the chute to urge the material into the nip gap while preventing a user's fingers and other foreign objects from nearing the nip gap through the chute.