Abstract: An improved method and device for improved catheters and/or related technologies. The device generally comprises an improved medical technology. The provided device substantially improves upon catheter-related medical device technology.

Abstract: Described herein are graphite-based infrastructures for high-temperature and/or high-pressure applications and methods of fabricating thereof. Also described are thermal batteries including such infrastructures. An infrastructure may include two graphite structures and a carbide-containing seal positioned between and monolithic with each structure end. The carbide-containing seal may include titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, and/or hafnium carbide. The carbide-containing seal is configured to withstand a temperature of greater than 1500° C. (a) while subjected to an internal pressure of greater than 0.7 MPa (about 100 psi) produced by a molten tin flown through the first structure and the second structure and (b) while remaining monolithic with each of the first-structure sealed end and the second-component sealed end, thereby sealing the two structures. The carbide-containing seal may be formed by graphite fusing, which involves one or more of brazing, reaction bonding, and diffusion bonding.

Abstract: Described herein are energy storage systems comprising battery units and low-oxygen enclosure units that form enclosed environments around the battery units. Also described are methods of operating such energy storage systems such as achieving and maintaining low oxygen concentrations in the enclosure units (e.g., less than 100 ppm) and other conditions (e.g., moisture, temperatures) while supporting battery unit operations (e.g., heat dissipation, degassing). An enclosed environment may have a volume of at least 50 m3, sufficient for a battery unit with a capacity of at least 1 MWh. In addition to environment purging capabilities, the enclosure unit comprises an oxygen-getter unit (e.g., molten media) which allows to reduce the number of purging cycles and addresses possible oxygen ingress (e.g., through the enclosure walls and/or outgassing).

Abstract: An improved method and device for to the automated production and/or qualification of devices and/or device components. The device generally comprises an improved manufacturing technology. The provided device substantially improves upon for automated manufacturing technology.

Abstract: Described herein are thermal battery systems comprising emitter units equipped with vapor barriers. A vapor barrier prevents vapors (e.g., released by the emitter base during its heating) from reaching a TPV receiver when the TPV receiver is inserted inside the emitter unit. For example, the emitter base may comprise graphite, while the vapor barrier may comprise tungsten (at least on the TPV-facing surface). At the emitter unit's operating temperature of about 2000° C., the vapor pressure of tungsten is about 10,000 times lower than that of graphite (e.g., 10?7 Pa vs. 10?3 Pa). As such, the graphite emitter base may release appreciable amounts of vapors, which (if not blocked) can deposit on the TPV receiver (operating at less than 100° C. even when inside the emitter unit cavity). The vapor barrier blocks this vapor from reaching the cavity, while the emitter base provides mechanical support to the vapor barrier.

Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., a site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. A heat sink is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and is operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. The heat sink is positioned in a facing relationship with the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with component of charger electronics of the charger.

Abstract: An improved method and device for delivering one or more medicinal fluid and/or drug to the body. The device generally comprises an improved autoinjector assembly. The provided improved autoinjector assembly substantially improves injection of one or more medicinal fluid and/or drug to the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tire pressure and temperature measuring system. More specifically, the system is comprised of an ergonomic and durable tire pressure and temperature gauge that does not require any external buttons, displays, or indicia, and that is capable of measuring the internal pressure and air temperature of a tire. The system is further comprised of an accompanying mobile application or computer-based software program that allows the collected pressure and/or temperature data to be wirelessly transmitted and formatted into a report that is accessible via a user interface on a remote device. The system is also capable of making recommendations to the user based on the collected pressure and/or temperature data.

Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., a site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. A heat sink is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and is operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. The heat sink is positioned in a facing relationship with the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with component of charger electronics of the charger.

Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. The one or more openings fluidly communicate the interior cavity with an exterior of the charger. A heat sink is at least partially disposed in the housing and operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. A first portion of the heat sink is positioned within the interior cavity. A second portion of the heat sink is positioned in the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with components of charger electronics of the charger.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a user interface to a user includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface for an electronic transactions platform based at least on the received wearable article data; causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a condition of the selected wearable article at least based on the received wearable article data in response to the selection; reserving the selected wearable article for a predetermined period of time in response to the selection; updating and causing display of the user interface depicting the selected wearable article and the determined condition; and determining whether the selected wearable article is purchased or borrowed during the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a user interface to a user includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface for an electronic transactions platform based at least on the received wearable article data; causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a condition of the selected wearable article at least based on the received wearable article data in response to the selection; reserving the selected wearable article for a predetermined period of time in response to the selection; updating and causing display of the user interface depicting the selected wearable article and the determined condition; and determining whether the selected wearable article is purchased or borrowed during the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A rotary hammer is adapted to impart axial impacts to a tool bit. The rotary hammer comprises a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a gearcase, and a spindle housed in the gearcase and coupled to the motor for receiving torque from the motor, causing the spindle to rotate. The rotary hammer also comprises a reciprocating impact mechanism operable to create a variable pressure air spring within the spindle. The rotary hammer also comprises a vibration damping mechanism including a base on the gearcase, a counterweight circumscribing the base, and a first spring arranged between the base and the counterweight and defining a first biasing axis that is parallel to the reciprocation axis. The vibration damping mechanism also includes a second spring arranged between the base and the counterweight and arranged along the first biasing axis.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a user interface to a user includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface for an electronic transactions platform based at least on the received wearable article data; causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a condition of the selected wearable article at least based on the received wearable article data in response to the selection; reserving the selected wearable article for a predetermined period of time in response to the selection; updating and causing display of the user interface depicting the selected wearable article and the determined condition; and determining whether the selected wearable article is purchased or borrowed during the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing data associated with electronic inventory management of wearable articles includes receiving, wearable article data describing wearable articles made available for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions, wherein one or more electronic interfaces are accessible over one or more networks. The method includes assigning a category to one or more wearable articles described in the wearable article data, the category being selected from a plurality of categories including a first category for selection by a first plurality of users and a second category for selection by a second plurality of users. The method also includes monitoring availability data, the availability data indicating an availability of one or more wearable articles for selection by one or more users interacting with a first electronic storefront, a second electronic storefront, or both, and initiating one or more services to facilitate physical shipment of a first wearable article.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing data associated with wearable articles for an electronic transactions platform includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles made available for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface and causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a listed amount for the selected wearable article; determining a borrow period to borrow the selected wearable article and a borrow amount at least based on the determined listed amount to borrow the selected wearable article during the borrow period; determining a daily amount to keep the borrowed wearable article; and monitoring the borrowed wearable article to determine whether a return notification for the borrowed wearable article has been received within the borrow period.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a user interface to a user includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface for an electronic transactions platform based at least on the received wearable article data; causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a condition of the selected wearable article at least based on the received wearable article data in response to the selection; reserving the selected wearable article for a predetermined period of time in response to the selection; updating and causing display of the user interface depicting the selected wearable article and the determined condition; and determining whether the selected wearable article is purchased or borrowed during the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. The one or more openings fluidly communicate the interior cavity with an exterior of the charger. A heat sink is at least partially disposed in the housing and operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. A first portion of the heat sink is positioned within the interior cavity. A second portion of the heat sink is positioned in the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with components of charger electronics of the charger.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing data associated with electronic inventory management of wearable articles includes receiving, wearable article data describing wearable articles made available for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions, wherein one or more electronic interfaces are accessible over one or more networks. The method includes assigning a category to one or more wearable articles described in the wearable article data, the category being selected from a plurality of categories including a first category for selection by a first plurality of users and a second category for selection by a second plurality of users. The method also includes monitoring availability data, the availability data indicating an availability of one or more wearable articles for selection by one or more users interacting with a first electronic storefront, a second electronic storefront, or both, and initiating one or more services to facilitate physical shipment of a first wearable article.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing data associated with wearable articles for an electronic transactions platform includes receiving wearable article data describing wearable articles made available for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions; generating a user interface and causing display of the user interface depicting one or more of the wearable articles; receiving a selection of a wearable article of the displayed one or more wearable articles via the user interface; determining a listed amount for the selected wearable article; determining a borrow period to borrow the selected wearable article and a borrow amount at least based on the determined listed amount to borrow the selected wearable article during the borrow period; determining a daily amount to keep the borrowed wearable article; and monitoring the borrowed wearable article to determine whether a return notification for the borrowed wearable article has been received within the borrow period.