Abstract: A surgical instrument and method of manipulating tissue of a patient includes a body having a firing mechanism configured to be selectively manipulated by an operator, a shaft assembly extending distally from the body, and an end effector extending distally from the shaft assembly and configured to receive a cartridge for manipulating tissue of a patient. The end effector includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, a gap between the distal and proximal end portions, and a guide pin. The guide pin extends from the distal end portion to the proximal end portion and is connected thereto. Thereby, the guide pin is configured to secure the distal end portion relative to the proximal end portion and inhibit deflection of the distal end portion relative to the proximal end portion.

Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system (1), comprising at least one housing (2) having a first and an additional housing part (201, 202). In the housing (2), a circuit board (10) having electronic components (11) is arranged, and outside the housing (2), at least one antenna element is arranged. The invention is characterized in that an antenna support (7) that is connectable to the housing (2) is provided, wherein the at least one antenna element (14) is arranged on the surface and/or inside the antenna support (7).

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for simulating immune response, including a processor operable to: determine a number of naive T-cells and a number of antigen-presenting cells within a system boundary; determine a number of bound naive T-cells within the system boundary based on the number of naive T-cells and the number of antigen-presenting cells within the system boundary; determine a number of bound primed T-cells within the system boundary based on the number of bound naive T-cells within the system boundary and the age of each bound naive T-cell; and determine a number of activated T-cells within the system boundary based on the number of bound primed T-cells within the system boundary and the age of each bound primed T-cell.

Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly that can include first and second elements is provided. The first element can define a first outlet through which a first liquid is dispensed. The second element can define a second outlet through which a second liquid is dispensed. The first liquid can form an internal liquid stream when dispensed through the first outlet. The second liquid can form an annular liquid column around the internal liquid stream when dispensed through the second outlet.

Abstract: An actuator is introduced that utilizes the forces that result from placing a current carrying coil in a magnetic field to rotate a connected object about at least one axis. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator includes a coil of conductor coupled to an arm or other type of structural element that extends radially from an axis of rotation. The introduced coil actuator can be utilized to provide motion control in a variety of different applications such as gimbal mechanisms. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator can be implemented in a gimbal mechanism for adjusting an orientation of a device such as a camera relative to a connected platform such as the body of an aerial vehicle.

Abstract: Methods of treating and preventing malaria infection, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of cell permeability modulating therapy are provided herein. Among other things, the present disclosure provides parameters that define subjects who are relatively susceptible or resistant to malaria infection. The present disclosure also provides therapeutic strategies for increasing malarial resistance and/or imparting a resistant state on subjects.

Abstract: Methods of treating and preventing cancer, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of cell membrane permeability restoring therapy are provided herein.

Abstract: The described systems, methods, and compositions relate to systems, methods, and compositions for forming one or more cementitious mixtures that cure into one or more mortars and/or concretes. More particularly, some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and compositions for producing cementitious materials (or cured mortar and/or concrete compositions) that tend to increase in strength over time due to the use of saltwater (e.g., instead of freshwater) and/or due to the use of one or more reactive aggregates that interact with an activator material that is primarily comprised of lime. In some cases, the described cementitious material can (before being cured to form mortar or concrete) include one or more reactive aggregates; hydrating solutions comprising water with a salt content greater than 0.5 ppt; and/or activator materials comprising at least 40% calcium oxide by mass (e.g., when the activator is dry).

Abstract: The described systems, methods, and compositions relate to systems, methods, and compositions for forming one or more cementitious materials that cure into one or more mortars and/or concretes. More particularly, some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and compositions for forming cured mortars and/or concretes that tend to have an increased strength over time due to the use of one or more reactive aggregates, activator materials, and/or alkaline compounds for conditioning the aggregate. In some cases, a cementitious mixture that is configured to form a mortar that can receive one or more filler aggregates (e.g., reactive filler aggregates) to make a concrete. Additionally, in some cases, the reactive aggregate is conditioned with an aqueous solution comprising one or more alkaline compounds having a concentration in the aqueous solution of between about 0.001 mol/L and about 10 mol/L, or within any subrange thereof (e.g., between about 0.25 molar and about 5 molar).

Abstract: A antenna module includes a telematics unit having a telematics printed circuit board and a Peltier element. The telematics printed circuit board has a first section and a second section. The first section is cooled by a forced airflow and the second section is cooled by the Peltier element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an optical fiber cable having at least one optical fiber, a cable jacket, and a foam layer. The cable jacket has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable, and the inner surface is disposed around the at least one optical fiber. The foam layer is disposed between the at least one optical fiber and the cable jacket. The foam layer includes a polymer component having from 30% to 100% by weight of a polyolefin elastomer (POE) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and from 0% to 70% by weight of low density polyethylene (LDPE). The foam layer has a closed-cell morphology having pores with an average effective circle diameter of 10 ?m to 500 ?m. Further, the expansion ratio of the foam layer is at least 50%.

Abstract: A connection verifier for engaging a fluid connection including a tube end form, a fluid connector, and a snap ring having one or more protrusions, the connection verifier comprising a boot including an aperture, and a probe having a leading edge operatively arranged to engage the snap ring, and a circuit arranged in the aperture, the circuit operatively arranged to detect one or more forces applied to the leading edge, wherein the connection verifier is operatively arranged to determine if the fluid connection is properly connected based on the one or more forces applied to the leading edge.

Abstract: An electrical heater and method for heating a catalyst. The heater includes a honeycomb body having intersecting walls forming channels extending along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of electrically resistive paths are included, each including at least a portion of the plurality of intersecting walls and extending a length across the honeycomb body transverse to the longitudinal axis. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are in electrical communication with each other via the resistive paths. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are operatively positioned to generate a respective flow of current through each resistive path. The lengths of at least two of the resistive paths differ from each other. The resistive paths are configured with respect to the at least one positive electrode and the at least one negative electrode such that the current in each of the resistive paths is substantially equal.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to autonomous aerial vehicle rotor configurations. In some embodiments, the aerial vehicle includes a central body that extends along a longitudinal axis from a forward end to an aft end including a port side opposite a starboard side. Multiple rotor arms each have a proximal end coupled to the central body and a rotor assembly arranged at a distal end to provide propulsion for the aerial vehicle. The rotor assemblies include a first set of rotor assemblies and a second set of rotor assemblies. The first set of rotor assemblies are arranged in a non-inverted configuration on a top side of the aerial vehicle such that each rotor assembly includes an upward-facing rotor. The second set of rotor assemblies are arranged in an inverted configuration on a bottom side of the aerial vehicle such that each rotor assembly includes a downward-facing rotor.

Abstract: A tuner includes a housing including an upper housing part and a lower housing part, a printed circuit board arranged in the housing, and an electronics component arranged on the printed circuit board. A region of at least one of the upper housing part and the lower housing part is a heat-conductive material and the electronics component is connected to the region in a heat-transmitting manner.

Abstract: Diagnostic and screening technologies, therapy recommendations, and computer systems based on red blood cell membrane permeability characteristics are provided herein.