Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a sleeve defining a pathway, the sleeve disposed within a nacelle. The pathway and an internal surface of the nacelle guides a mass flow from an engine to an exit of the propulsion system. The sleeve is configured to move between a forward position an aft position within the nacelle aft of the engine. The sleeve has a protruding portion that extends towards a center of the pathway and that defines a smallest internal diameter of the sleeve. The sleeve includes a plurality of sleeve segments that are longitudinally aligned and circumferentially arranged to form the sleeve. The sleeve segments are configured to move circumferentially closer as the sleeve moves in a first direction within the nacelle and to move circumferentially further apart as the sleeve moves in a second direction within the nacelle. An actuator is coupled with, and is configured to move the sleeve.

Abstract: In some examples, a coil electrode assembly includes a coil electrode including a plurality of windings and extending from an electrode proximal end to an electrode distal end, the coil electrode defining an electrode lumen from the electrode proximal end to the electrode distal end. The coil electrode assembly further includes an insulative tube extending within the lumen of the coil electrode such that the coil electrode extends along an outer surface of the insulative tube. The coil electrode is partially embedded within the insulative tube when the insulative tube is in an expanded state to maintain a spacing between the windings.

Abstract: In some examples, a coil electrode assembly includes a coil electrode including a plurality of windings and extending from an electrode proximal end to an electrode distal end, the coil electrode defining an electrode lumen from the electrode proximal end to the electrode distal end. The coil electrode assembly further includes an insulative tube extending within the lumen of the coil electrode such that the coil electrode extends along an outer surface of the insulative tube. The coil electrode is partially embedded within the insulative tube when the insulative tube is in an expanded state to maintain a spacing between the windings.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced electrodes and a fixation element helix located between a proximal-most pair of adjacent electrodes of the plurality, so that a piercing tip of the helix is centered therebetween. A grip sleeve of a connector terminal of the lead may be gripped to apply a torque which is transferred to the fixation element, thereby engaging the helix thereof with tissue. The lead may include means for limiting the amount of torque that can be transferred from the connector terminal grip sleeve to the fixation element. The torque limiting means may be an external contour of the lead along a length thereof that extends between the connector terminal grip sleeve and the fixation element. The plurality of lead electrodes may further include a distal-most pair of adjacent electrodes, between which the lead extends in pre-set a curvature.

Abstract: A leak detection system for use in a vacuum sterilization chamber having a plurality of piping sections that are connected to the sterilization chamber through openings along an inner surface of the sterilization chamber.

Abstract: A leak detection system for use in a vacuum sterilization chamber having a plurality of piping sections that are connected to the sterilization chamber through openings along an inner surface of the sterilization chamber

Abstract: The invention is an alignment device, method and system for use in conjunction with a conveyor system to assure the proper desired alignment and positioning of items being transported on a conveyor belt system in relation to the direction of travel of the said conveyor belt system. The said alignment device, method and system is comprised of a series of resistibly deflectable roller baffle assembly which are positioned along the sides of the said conveyor belt system, and extend pivotally over and into the path of travel of the said conveyor belt, but are deflected toward the edge of the said conveyor belt when contacted items on the conveyor belt, which baffles press against the edges of the items on the conveyor belt and thereby cause the rotational movement of the said items to the desired alignment and positioning. The said alignment device, method and system is particularly applicable to the handling of checked-in baggage in an airport security environment.

Abstract: A water-sensing protection device for use with home appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, incorporating a water-sensing probe that detects high water levels in a sink basin, wall discharge receiver or a stand pipe. The protection device also has a sensor that can be placed on the floor to detect the presence of water from the failure of the above-described appliances or the drainage system of the sink basin or the sink basin itself. The signal from the sensing probes may be used to deactivate the power to the appliance, resulting in the activation of an auditable alarm and warning light that a water overflow condition exists due to an obstruction in the drainage system, or the failure of the appliance or drainage system has occurred. An optional vibration sensor is also disclosed, since excessive vibration due to load imbalance could be indicative of a potential water problem.