Tissue thickness compensator

In various embodiments, a tissue thickness compensator can comprise one or more capsules and/or pockets comprising at least one medicament therein. In at least one embodiment, staples can be fired through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules. In certain embodiments, a firing member, or knife, can be advanced through the tissue thickness compensator to rupture the capsules.

Compositions and methods relating to the treatment of diseases

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for promoting the induction of a cell-mediated immune response (such as that mediated by Th1 cells) and the suppression of a humoral or allergic immune response (such as that mediated by Th2 and Th17 cells). In particular, the invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing or treating allergy, such as food allergy, and associated allergic diseases, and conditions where an exaggerated Th17 response plays a detrimental role, such as inflammatory responses and autoimmune diseases. The invention further extends to the use of the compositions of the invention in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of allergy and associated allergic diseases and also of cancer.

Coupler to attach robotic arm to surgical table

An apparatus can include a coupler for coupling a robotic arm to a surgical table having a table top on which a patient can be disposed. The coupler can include a first portion configured to couple to a surgical table and a second portion configured to couple to a robotic arm. The second portion may include a post that may translate into the first portion. The first portion may comprise a locking mechanism having one or more stages to constrain movement of the second portion relative to the first portion in six degrees of freedom. The coupler can thus provide secure coupling of the robotic arm to the surgical table.

Instrument device manipulator with roll mechanism

An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween.

Systems and methods of multiple voice services

Disclosed herein are example techniques to identify a voice service to process a voice input. An example implementation may involve a network microphone device (NMD) receiving, via a microphone, voice data indicating a voice input. The NMD may identify, from among multiple voice services registered to a media playback system, a voice service to process the voice input and cause, via a network interface, the identified voice service to process the voice input.

Intelligent surgical tool control system for laparoscopic surgeries

An intelligent surgical tool control system, comprising a tool management system; an indicating means to indicate at least one surgical event; a communicable database for storing, for each item of interest, its identity, its present 3D position and at least one previous 3D position; and at least one processor to identify, from a surgical event, an output surgical procedure. The tool management system can comprise a maneuvering mechanism to maneuver a surgical tool in at least two dimensions; and a controller to control at least one of activation and deactivation of a surgical tool and articulation of a surgical tool. The indicating means can indicate a surgical event selected from movement of a moving element and presence of an item of interest, where movement is determinable if the current 3D position of the moving element is substantially different from a previous 3D position of the same.

Systems and methods for performing epitaxial smoothing processes on semiconductor structures

Systems and methods for processing semiconductor structures are provided. The methods generally include determining a desired removal map profile for a device layer of a semiconductor structure, determining a set of process parameters for use in an epitaxial smoothing process based on the desired removal map profile, and selectively removing material from the device layer by performing an epitaxial smoothing process on an outer surface of the device layer.

PLASMA GENERATION METHOD, PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME AND PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS

A plasma generation method is provided to generate and maintain plasma by supplying a predetermined power that is lower than a normal power to a plasma generator. Plasma of an ignition gas is generated by supplying the normal power to the plasma generator. A power input to the plasma generator is decreased by a first power that is smaller than a difference between the normal power and the predetermined power. The power input to the plasma generator is decreased by a second power that is smaller than the first power. Decreasing the power input to the plasma generator by the second power is performed after decreasing the power input to the plasma generator by the first power and is repeated a plurality of times.

Data processing systems for generating and populating a data inventory for processing data access requests

In particular embodiments, a data processing data inventory generation system is configured to: (1) generate a data model (e.g., a data inventory) for one or more data assets utilized by a particular organization; (2) generate a respective data inventory for each of the one or more data assets; and (3) map one or more relationships between one or more aspects of the data inventory, the one or more data assets, etc. within the data model. In particular embodiments, a data asset (e.g., data system, software application, etc.) may include any entity that collects, processes, contains, and/or transfers personal data (e.g., a software application, database, website, server, etc.). A data asset may include any software or device (e.g., server or servers) utilized by a particular entity for such data collection, processing, transfer, storage, etc. The system may then utilize the generated model to fulfill a data subject access request.

Substrate processing apparatus, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, and recording medium

There is provided a technique that includes: a process chamber in which a process of forming a film containing a main element on a substrate is performed; a first nozzle configured to supply a precursor containing the main element to the substrate in the process chart; a second nozzle separated from the first nozzle and configured to supply the precursor to the substrate in the process chamber; a third nozzle configured to supply a reactant to the substrate in the process chamber; and a plurality of first exhaust ports configured to exhaust an internal atmosphere of the process chamber, wherein each of the plurality of first exhaust ports is disposed at a position which does not face a first gas ejection hole of the first nozzle and a second gas ejection hole of the second nozzle, in a plan view.