DERIVATIVES OF TRICLOSAN AND USES THEREOF

Agent de sélection comprenant un dérivé de triclosane destiné à être utilisé dans l'inhibition sélective de cellules non cibles dans une population mixte de cellules cibles et non cibles. De préférence, le dérivé de triclosane est un dérivé glycosidique, plus préférablement, un dérivé pyranosidique. De manière appropriée, un milieu sélectif comprenant ledit agent sélectif et des procédés de culture de cellules utilisant l'agent sélectif sont prévus. A selection agent comprising a triclosan derivative for use in the selective inhibition of non-target cells in a mixed population of target and non-target cells. Preferably, the triclosan derivative is a glycosidic derivative, more preferably a pyranoside derivative. Suitably, a selective medium comprising said selective agent and methods of culturing cells using the selective agent are provided.

TRICLOSAN DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF

Glass Container Composition

A glass container and related methods of manufacturing. The glass container has a glass composition including soda-lime base glass materials, and an oxide of vanadium for good ultraviolet light blocking properties and an oxide of selenium to decolor the glass for good clarity and decolorization. The glass composition of the glass container also may include an oxide of sulfur. 1. In a flint glass container , an improvement for blocking UV light penetration into the container while providing decolorization in container glass ,wherein the container glass includes an oxide of vanadium and an oxide of selenium present in the container glass in an amount ranging between 0.016 wt % and 0.175 wt % total.2. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of vanadium is present in an amount ranging between 0.01 wt % and 0.14 wt % and the oxide of selenium is present in an amount ranging between 0.006 wt % and 0.035 wt %.3. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of vanadium is present in an amount of about 0.1 wt %.4. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of selenium is present in an amount of about 0.025 wt %.5. The container set forth in wherein an oxide of sulfur is present in the container glass in an amount ranging between 0.03 wt % and 0.3 wt %.6. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of sulfur is present in the container glass in an amount ranging between ranging between 0.08 wt % and 0.25 wt %.7. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of sulfur is present in the container glass in an amount of about 0.2 wt %.8. The container set forth in wherein the oxide of vanadium is present in an amount of about 0.1 wt % claim 1 , the oxide of selenium is present in an amount of about 0.025 wt % claim 1 , and the oxide of sulfur is present in an amount of about 0.2 wt %.9. The container set forth in wherein the container has transparency characterized by 0% to 2% transmission at 340 nm to 350 nm wavelength.10. The container set forth in wherein the container ...

Computer System for Generating Purchase Recommendations with Corresponding Loan Offers

A computer system receives specification information about a future purchase by a customer and subsequently determines a candidate purchase from the specification information. The computer system may also generate and send a loan offer for the candidate purchase based on the degree of greenness of the candidate purchase. If the computer receives a response that is indicative of selecting the candidate purchase by the customer, the computer system may initiate a loan procedure for the candidate purchase and/or a reward for the candidate purchase. The loan offer for purchasing an item may be at least partially structured according to the degree of greenness of the item. For example, the interest rate for the loan may be reduced with the increased degree of greenness. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one memory; andat least one processor coupled to the at least one memory and configured to:receive specification information for a future purchase;determine a candidate purchase from the specification information;generate a loan offer for the candidate purchase, wherein the loan offer is based on a degree of greenness of the candidate purchase, wherein the degree of greenness is determined from an environmental impact for producing the candidate purchase;set an interest rate at a time of purchase for the loan offer based the degree of greenness;send purchase information about the candidate purchase and the loan offer;receive a selection response indicative of selecting the candidate purchase; andinitiate a loan procedure for the candidate purchase.2. A computer-assisted method for processing data , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer system, specification information for a future purchase;determining, by the computer system, a candidate purchase from the specification information;generating, by the computer system, a loan offer at a time of purchase for the candidate purchase, wherein the loan offer at the time of purchase is based on a degree of greenness of ...

Computer System Supporting Green Incentive Program

A computer system processes transaction data about a customer's purchase. The computer system may access green index data that includes information about environmentally green purchases for green purchases. Based on comparing the green index data and the transaction data, an award may be provided to the customer in accordance with at least one purchase criterion, such as the purchase price and/or the degree of greenness of the purchased item. The account data for the customer is consequently updated for the award. The green index data may be derived by obtaining a list of candidate merchants and by comparing characteristics of a candidate merchant with at least one green factor. The candidate merchant may then be included in the green index data when a merchant score is greater than a predetermined score, where the merchant score may be based on the green characteristics of the candidate merchant.

Computer System for Generating Recommendations to a Customer About Being Greener

A computer system obtains purchase history data about past purchases from merchants by a customer. Based on location information about the merchants, the computer system determines a bundled travel plan so that the customer may travel to the merchants in a single trip to reduce a trip characteristic such as travel time, mileage, gasoline usage, or a combination thereof. The computer system may further send map information to a terminal device to display the bundled travel plan to facilitate navigation by the customer. The computer system may also provide a suggested purchase alternative for one of the past purchases by a customer. For example, the computer system may consider different factors including the relative degree of greenness between the past purchase and the suggested purchase alternative based on carbon footprints. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one memory; andat least one processor coupled to the at least one memory and configured to perform, based on instructions stored in the at least one memory:obtaining purchase history data about past purchases by a customer;obtaining location information about merchants for the past purchases;determining a bundled travel plan for travel to a subset of the merchants by identifying a travel route between the merchant subset that reduces a trip characteristic; andsending map information to a terminal device for causing the terminal device to display the travel route.2. A computer-assisted method for processing data , the method comprising:obtaining, by a computer system, purchase history data about past purchases by a customer;obtaining, by the computer system, location information about merchants for the past purchases; anddetermining a bundled travel plan for travel to a subset of the merchants by identifying a travel route between the merchant subset that reduces a trip characteristic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the customer is enrolled in a green rewards program claim 2 , the method further comprising ...

Rewarding Fiscal Responsibility

An enhanced rewards server may analyze the progress of an individual, group, and/or organization towards a financial goal and may reward the individual, group, and/or organization once the goal has been achieved. The enhanced rewards server may analyze various pieces of information, including transaction data related to credit cards and bank accounts, to determine whether the individual, group, and/or organization is making progress towards the financial goal. In addition, the rewards server may consider progress evaluations made by a social network associated with the individual, group, and/or organization in deciding whether or not a reward should be transmitted. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored thereon that when executed by a processor , cause the processor to perform steps comprising:(i) receiving information related to a financial goal from an entity;(ii) analyzing the information and financial data associated with the entity;(iii) determining a social network associated with the entity;(iv) transmitting the information related to the financial goal to at least one member of the social network;(v) based on the analysis, transmitting feedback to the entity when the entity achieves an intermediate milepost of the financial goal;(vi) receiving at least one evaluation from at least one member of the social network;(vii) based on the analysis and the at least one evaluation, determining when the financial goal has been achieved;(viii) when the financial goal has been achieved, determining a first reward for the entity; and(ix) causing providing of the first reward to the entity.2. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the processor further performs:transmitting feedback to each member of the social network when the entity achieves an intermediate milepost of the financial goal.3. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the first reward is chosen from the ...

Method of optimizing the interaction between a software application and a database server or other kind of remote data source

The invention is a method of optimizing the interaction between (i) a client, being an application such as database software, implemented on a computing device, and (ii) database server software implemented on a computing device. Query data is routed from the client to the database server software through an optimisation system implemented on a computing device and then response data provided by the database server software is routed to the optimisation system. The optimisation system analyses that (or later) query data and, based on that analysis, applies rules to response data provided by the database server software, in order to generate optimised response data to thereby speed up the interaction between the client and the database server software.

DISCHARGE DEVICE

A discharge device including: a conduit defining a closed channel for flow; a valve housing in fluid communication with the conduit wherein the valve housing contains a sealing member slideably engaged within the valve housing; an actuating lever connected about a fulcrum, the fulcrum connected to the conduit, the actuating lever operably engaged with the sealing member; and a resilient member operably engaged with the actuating lever and biasing the actuating lever to maintain the sealing member to be in a closed position. 1. A discharge device comprising:a conduit defining a closed channel for flow;a valve housing in fluid communication with said conduit wherein said valve housing contains a sealing member slideably engaged within said valve housing;an actuating lever connected about a fulcrum, said fulcrum connected to said conduit, said actuating lever operably engaged with said sealing member; anda resilient member operably engaged with said actuating lever and biasing said actuating lever to maintain said sealing member to be in a closed position;wherein a finger support section is partially nested within a recess in said actuating lever when said sealing member is in an open position, wherein said finger support section extends from said valve housing.2. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein said resilient member is connected to said conduit or said valve housing.3. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein a finger support section extends from said valve housing.4. The discharge device according to claim 3 , wherein said resilient member is connected to said finger support section.5. The discharge device according to claim 3 , wherein said finger support section is sized and dimensioned to substantially conform with an adult human index finger lengthwise.6. (canceled)7. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein a finger support section is partially nested within a recess in said actuating lever when said sealing member is in ...

Method of Optimizing Data Flow Between a Software Application and a Database Server

A method may include receiving a request for a resource on a database server, the request being from a request initiator coupled to a network. Redundant data in the request is identified based on the data optimization rules, where the redundant data is unnecessary for the database server to satisfy the request for the resource. The redundant data is removed from the request based on the data optimization rules to create an optimized request. The optimized request is provided, using the network to the database server. 1. A method comprising:receiving a request for a resource on a database server, the request being from a request initiator coupled to a network;identifying, based on data optimization rules, redundant data in the request, the redundant data being unnecessary for the database server to satisfy the request for the resource;removing, based on the data optimization rules, the redundant data from the request to create an optimized request;providing, using the network, the optimized request to the database server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct caching the redundant data to produce a cached portion of the request claim 1 , the optimized request comprising the cached portion of the request.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct satisfying at least a portion of the request with the cached portion of the request.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct compressing the request to produce the optimized request.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct compressing the request based on one or more of a performance measure of the network and a processing measure of the request initiator.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct pre-caching the request if the resource has been previously requested by the request initiator.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data optimization rules instruct:determining if ...

CONTAINER HAVING A HELICAL GRIP

Container having a helical grip translating down the container. 1. A fabric softener product comprising:(a) a plastic container; and(b) a fabric softener composition contained in said plastic container;{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein said plastic container has a neck having a cross-sectional area from about 12 cmto about 40 cm;'}wherein said container has a volume of from about 70 mL to about 2250 mL;wherein said container comprises a helical grip extending at least partially down the container; andwherein said helical grip extends in a substantially helical pattern from an upper portion of the container to a lower porstion of the container for at least about 180 degrees;2. The product of claim 1 , wherein the plastic is selected from high density polyethylene claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , diethyleneglycol bisarylcarbonate claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyethylene naphthalate claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , epoxy resin claim 1 , polyamide-based resins claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , styrene butadiene copolymers claim 1 , acrylonitrile claim 1 , acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer claim 1 , cellulose acetate butyrate and mixtures thereof.3. The product of claim 2 , wherein the plastic is polyethylene terephthalate.4. The product of claim 1 , wherein said helical grip has a width from about 1 mm to about 15 cm.5. The product of claim 1 , wherein said container contains a fabric softener composition.6. The product of claim 5 , wherein said helical grip has a width from about 1 mm to about 15 cm.7. The product of claim 4 , wherein the plastic is selected from high density polyethylene claim 4 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 4 , polycarbonate claim 4 , diethyleneglycol bisarylcarbonate claim 4 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 4 , polyethylene naphthalate claim 4 , polyvinyl chloride claim 4 , polyurethane claim 4 , epoxy resin claim 4 , polyamide-based resins claim 4 , low density ...

Delivering an Airflow to a User

A method of delivering air to a user includes receiving, by a controller and from a sensor, motion information of the user. The motion information represents motion of a portion of a head of the user below eyes of the user. The sensor and the controller are coupled to a portable article of the user. The method also includes determining, by the controller, based on the motion information, a position of the head of the user. The method further includes controlling, by the controller based on the determined position, a fluid outlet of a fluid conduit fluidly coupled to and configured to receive air from a fan. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a controller and from a sensor, motion information of a user, the motion information representing motion of a portion of a head of the user below eyes of the user, the sensor and the controller coupled to a portable article of the user;determining, by the controller and based on the motion information, a position of the head of the user; andcontrolling, by the controller based on the determined position, a fluid outlet of a fluid conduit that is fluidly coupled to, and configured to receive air from, a fan that is coupled to the portable article of the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the motion information comprises receiving the motion information from a motion detector configured to sense an orientation of a jaw of the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the fluid outlet comprises controlling vents of the fluid outlet to change a direction of air flowing from the fluid outlet.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from one or more sensors, ambient condition information representing at least one of 1) wind speed information, 2) wind direction information, or 3) airborne particulate information; andcontrolling, by the controller and based on the ambient condition information, at least one of the fluid outlet and the fan.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:receiving, ...

Color-Strikable Glass Containers

Latent colorant material compositions, soda-lime-silica glass compositions, and related methods of manufacturing color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions may be introduced into a plurality of base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of −40 to +20 to produce color-strikable glass compositions and color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions introduced into the base glass compositions include a mixture of cuprous oxide (CuO), stannous oxide (SnO), bismuth oxide (BiO), and carbon (C). After formation, the color-strikable glass containers may be heat-treated to strike red or black therein. 1. A mixture of latent colorant materials formulated for use with a plurality of soda-lime silica base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of −40 to +20 to produce a plurality of color-strikable glass compositions and a plurality of color-strikable glass containers , the mixture of latent colorant materials including:{'sub': 2', '2', '3, 'cuprous oxide (CuO), stannous oxide (SnO), bismuth oxide (BiO), and carbon (C).'}2. The mixture of latent colorant materials set forth in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is formulated to produce a plurality of color-strikable glass compositions which contain 0.0875-0.35 wt. % cuprous oxide (CuO) claim 1 , 0.06-0.5 wt. % stannous oxide (SnO) claim 1 , 0.006-0.05 wt. % bismuth oxide (BiO) claim 1 , and 0.02-0.10 wt. % carbon (C).3. The mixture of latent colorant materials set forth in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is formulated for use with flint and arctic blue base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of +2 to +20 to produce a plurality of color-strikable glass containers.4. The mixture of latent colorant materials set forth in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is formulated for use with amber base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of −20 to −40 to produce a plurality of color-strikable glass containers.5. The mixture of ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING CONTRAST ARTIFACTS AT AN OVERLAP REGION OF A PROJECTED IMAGE

Techniques and mechanisms to provide for improved image display in an area of overlapping projections. In an embodiment, a multi-layer projection screen comprises light sources and collimation structures each disposed over a corresponding one of such light sources. A first collimation structure disposed over a first light source collimates first light from the first light source. The first collimation structure further receives and redirects second light from a second light source disposed under a second collimation structure that adjoins the first collimation structure. In another embodiment, the first collimation structure redirects the other light from the second light source away from the direction of collimation of the first light. A stray light rejection layer of the multi-layer projection screen passes a majority of the first light for inclusion as part of a projected image, and prevents a majority of the second light from inclusion in the projected image 1. A multi-layer projection screen comprising:a first collimation structure to receive first light from a first light source;a second collimation structure adjoining the first collimation structure at a plane, wherein a first region on a first side of the plane to include the first collimation structure and the first light source, and wherein a second region on a second side of the plane to include the second collimation structure and a second light source, wherein the first collimation structure to receive the first light and second light from the second light source, to collimate the first light in a direction of collimation and to redirect the second light away from the direction of collimation; anda stray light rejection layer optically coupled to receive the first light and the second light via the first collimation structure, to pass a majority of the first light for inclusion as part of a projected image, and to prevent a majority of the second light from inclusion in the projected image.2. The multi- ...

Method of optimizing the interaction between a software application and a database server or other kind of remote data source

The invention is a method of optimizing the interaction between (i) a client, being an application such as database software, implemented on a computing device, and (ii) database server software implemented on a computing device. Query data is routed from the client to the database server software through an optimisation system implemented on a computing device and then response data provided by the database server software is routed to the optimisation system. The optimisation system analyses that (or later) query data and, based on that analysis, applies rules to response data provided by the database server software, in order to generate optimised response data to thereby speed up the interaction between the client and the database server software.

HEADLIGHT AIR DUCT

A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body defining a first aperture located in a portion of the vehicle body that faces in a primary motion direction of the vehicle; and a first lighting element extending across the aperture to bisect the first aperture into a first channel and a second channel. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body defining a first aperture located in a portion of the vehicle body that faces in a primary motion direction of the vehicle;a first air duct, the first aperture bounding the perimeter of an air inlet for the first air duct anda first headlight assembly received in the first aperture, the first headlight assembly comprising:a first lighting element extending across the aperture to bisect the first air duct inlet into a first channel and a second channel, and a second lighting elementwherein the first lighting element defines a portion of the perimeter of the second air channel and the second lighting element defines another portion of the perimeter of the second air channel, and the first air channel and second air channel converge behind the first lighting element to form the first air duct.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element is generally straight in the direction the first lighting element extends across the first aperture.4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element comprises a rounded profile on the leading edge of the first lighting element.5. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element has a cross-section which is thinner at the leading edge than behind the leading edge.6. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element extends across the first aperture in a generally horizontal direction.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element extends partially into the air inlet.11. The vehicle according to claim 1 , the vehicle comprising one or more heat ...

TRICLOSAN DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF

A selective agent comprising a triclosan derivative for use in selective inhibition of non-target cells in a mixed population of target and non-target cells. Preferably the triclosan derivative is a glycoside derivative, more preferably a pyranoside derivative. Suitably a selective medium comprising said selective agent and methods of culturing cells using the selective agent are provided. 1. A selective agent comprising a triclosan derivative for use in selective inhibition of non-target cells in a mixed population of target and non-target cells , wherein the triclosan derivative is a glycoside derivative of triclosan.2. (canceled)3. The selective agent according to claim 1 , wherein the glycoside derivative of triclosan is a pyranoside derivative.4. The selective agent according to claim 1 , wherein the triclosan glycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of:triclosan-α-D-arabinopyranoside,triclosan-β-D-arabinopyranoside,triclosan-α-D-galactopyranoside,triclosan-β-D-galactopyranoside,triclosan-α-D-glucopyranoside,triclosan-β-D-glucopyranoside, andtriclosan-α-D-mannopyranoside.5. The selective agent according claim 1 , wherein the selective agent exerts a toxic effect on non-target cells when contacted with non-target cells claim 1 , whereas the selective agent does not exert a toxic effect on target cells when contacted with target cells.6. The selective agent according to claim 1 , wherein the selective agent inhibits growth of non-target cells when contacted with non-target cells but is essentially non-inhibitory to target cells claim 1 , whether stressed or unstressed claim 1 , when contacted with target cells.7SalmonellaE. coli. The selective agent according to for use in selective inhibition wherein the target cells are spp. and the non-target cells are and/or other coliform bacteria.8Campylobacter. The selective agent according to claim 1 , wherein the target cells are spp.9. A medium for selective inhibition of non-target cells in a mixed ...

LIGHT UP BUCKLE FOR USE WITH A DOG COLLAR

The invention discloses a light up buckle for use with a dog collar. This buckle design comprises a Plastic Computer Board (PCB) which incorporates LED's, a mini-USB port, a switch and a rechargeable battery. The lithium-ion battery is housed within the buckle assembly and is protected from water by means of rubber seals when the buckle is in the closed or locked position. 1. A buckle for use with a dog collar , comprising plastic polycarbonate buckle sub-assemblies that have integrated electronics and illumination.2. A buckle according to claim 1 , comprising a rechargeable battery for powering the electronics.3. A buckle according to claim 1 , wherein the buckle comprises a seal for shielding the electronics against water and moist.4. A buckle according to claim 1 , wherein the seal comprises a rubber interlock between two interconnectable sub-assemblies.5. A buckle according to claim 2 , wherein the battery comprises a connection for recharging the battery claim 2 , preferably a mini-USB connection claim 2 , and wherein a rubber interlock seals a mutually removable covering device around the connection.6. A buckle according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination comprises a LED light source.7. A buckle according to claim 1 , wherein the buckle is embodied for connecting two end-parts of a belt or a collar claim 1 , preferably embodied for withstanding 700 pounds of static pull force.8. A buckle according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination is embodied for illuminating a polycarbonate part of said buckle claim 1 , preferably such that the buckle is visible at a distance of at least 10 meters at night or in the dark.9. A buckle according to claim 1 , comprising a connection for connecting to strapping for use on a dog collar or for connecting to a harness or other functional apparel. This application claims priority to and the benefit of the filing of Netherlands Patent Application No. 2021713, entitled “A LIGHT UP BUCKLE FOR USE WITH A DOG COLLAR”, filed on Sep. ...

CHEMICALLY PATTERNED MICROFLUIDIC PAPER-BASED ANALYTICAL DEVICE (C-µPAD) FOR MULTIPLEX ANALYTE DETECTION

Disclosed is a device and method for a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD), for low-cost and user-friendly analytical devices capable of use for disease screening, point-of-care pathogen and biomarker detection, food and water quality testing. A microfluidic paper-based analytical device is further produced by chemical vapor deposition for multiplex heavy metal detection in water. Assay demonstrations proved that the immobilization of functional groups and multiplex heavy metal detection is suitable for real-world applications and established the approach for DNA analysis. The disclosed invention comprises multilayer capability, including the ability for various biomolecules to be immobilized with charge interaction. 1. A method comprising: (i) one or more hydrophobic barriers of a hydrophobic material deposed on a substrate layer, wherein the one or more hydrophobic barriers define one or more fluidic channels,', '(ii) one or more detection compounds attached to the substrate in the one or more fluidic channels, wherein the one or more detection compounds each have at least one functional group, and', '(iii) one or more chromogenic reagents immobilized onto the one or more detection compounds;, '(a) selecting a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD), wherein the μPAD comprises(b) channeling a fluid through at least one of the one or more fluid channels, wherein the fluid comes in contact with the one or more chromogenic reagents; and(c) detecting one or more analytes of interest in the fluid based upon a reaction between the one or more analytes of interest and the one or more chromogenic reagent, wherein the detection comprises the one or more chromogenic reagents changing visual color when the one or more analytes of interest react with the one or more chromogenic reagent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more detection compounds are selected from a group consisting of: (3-aminopropyl) tri-ethoxysilane (APTES) claim 1 , ...

INTUITIVE OCCLUDED OBJECT INDICATOR

Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing indications of occluded objects. In some aspects a method includes the actions of determining a position of an observer whose view of an object is obstructed by a barrier; determining a position of the object relative to the observer; generating an indication of the position of the object based at least in part on the determined position of the observer; and displaying the indication of the position of the object on a display located between the observer and the barrier. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining a position of an observer whose view of an object is obstructed by a barrier;determining a position of the object relative to the observer;generating an indication of the position of the object based at least in part on the determined position of the observer; anddisplaying the indication of the position of the object on a display located between the observer and the barrier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining respective positions of multiple observers whose respective views of the object is obstructed by the barrier; andconcurrently displaying, on the display, different views of the object to each of the observers based on the determined respective positions of the multiple observers.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each different view of the object corresponds to a intersection of (i) a three-dimensional space between the respective observer's field of vision and the object claim 2 , and (ii) the display.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein each different view of the object comprises a representation of the object that has a size and position in a respective observer's field of view that corresponds to a size and position that the object would have in the respective observer's field of view if the barrier were not present.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dynamically changing the indication of the position of the object as the position of the observer and object ...

HANDGRIP FOR A LEASH

A handgrip for a leash, comprising a body with a grip part for holding the handgrip wherein the handgrip is embodied for connecting the leash. The handgrip comprises a guiding rail for slidingly coupling the leash along a displacement path. 1. A handgrip for a leash , comprising a body with a grip part for holding said handgrip wherein said handgrip is embodied for connecting said leash , wherein said handgrip comprises a guiding rail for slidingly coupling said leash along a displacement path.2. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is embodied for slidingly guiding said leash at a distance from and along the handgrip.3. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is provided with a connector for coupling said leash.4. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is connected to said handgrip claim 1 , a first end of said guiding rail being connected near a first side of said grip part and a second end of said guiding rail being connected near a second side of said grip part.5. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail has a curved shape such that at a position in between ends thereof it is at a larger distance from said handgrip then at said ends.6. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is spirally wound at a position in between said ends claim 1 , such that a substantial part of said spiral is at a larger distance from said handgrip than neighboring parts of said guiding rail.7. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is comprised of a single material part.8. The handgrip for a leash according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding rail is at least partially comprised of a longitudinal element comprising two substantially parallel elements claim 1 , a connector for coupling a leash being slidingly engaged between said substantially parallel elements.9. The handgrip for a ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING THERMALLY PROTECTED COMPOSITE

A method of producing a composite component () having a thermal protection layer () including the steps of: providing a composite component () with a primary fibre material () and with a primer layer () of alternative fibre material overlying the primary fibre material () at an area of the composite component intended for high thermal exposure, said area defining a thermal exposure area (); applying a metallic bonding layer () to the primer layer () of the thermal exposure area () to create a bonding surface at the thermal exposure area (); and applying a ceramic thermal protection layer () to the bonding surface for insulating the thermal exposure area () and/or for reflecting external thermal energy, the thermal protection layer () having a higher melting point than the metallic bonding layer (). 1. A method of producing a composite component having a thermal protection layer including the steps of:providing a composite component with a primary fibre material and with a primer layer of alternative fibre material integrated in the composite component and overlying the primary fibre material at an area of the composite component intended for high thermal exposure, said area defining a thermal exposure area;applying a metallic bonding layer to the primer layer of the thermal exposure area to create a bonding surface at the thermal exposure area; andapplying a ceramic thermal protection layer to the bonding surface for insulating the thermal exposure area and/or for reflecting external thermal energy, the thermal protection layer having a higher melting point than the metallic bonding layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , including the step of preparing the surface of the thermal exposure area with a surface treatment to expose at least a portion of the primer layer claim 1 , prior to application of the metallic bonding layer.3. The method according to wherein the surface treatment includes grit blasting the thermal exposure area4. The method according to claim 3 ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ERROR CORRECTION OF A SIGNAL USING DELTA SIGMA MODULATION

A method for correcting long-term phase drift of a crystal oscillator in a numerically-controlled oscillator is described. The method includes determining the phase error in an oscillator signal in comparison with an external time base; delta-sigma modulating the phase error to generate a delta-sigma error bitstream; conditionally adding or subtracting an error correction step size from a phase increment value in each clock cycle based on the delta-sigma error bitstream, to create a modulated phase increment value; and adding the modulated phase increment value to a phase accumulator to generate an error-corrected output digital signal. The delta-sigma-based error correction method avoids the use of multipliers. The same delta-sigma error signal can be used in multiple numerically-controlled oscillators configured to different output frequency if driven by the same reference oscillator. 1. A method for generating an error-corrected timing signal in a numerically-controlled oscillator , the numerically controlled-oscillator including a phase accumulator clocked at a clock cycle by an oscillator signal , the method comprising: shifting the phase increment value by a predetermined bit shift to create an error correction step size,', 'adding a sign to the error correction step size based upon a delta-sigma modulated error signal to produce a signed error correction step size, and', 'adding the signed error correction step size to the phase increment value to produce the modulated phase increment value; and, 'in each clock cycle, generating a modulated phase increment value based on a stored phase increment value by'}in each clock cycle, adding the modulated phase increment value to an output value in the phase accumulator to create an updated output value, which is then stored in the phase accumulator.2. The method claimed in claim 1 , wherein generating the modulated phase increment value requires no multiplication.3. The method claimed in claim 1 , wherein the delta- ...

SENSOR FUSION FOR BRAIN MEASUREMENT

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving brain activity data of a user from a brainwave sensor and user physiological data from a non-brainwave sensor, where the brain activity data represents a brainwave pattern related to a physiological activity of the user and a brainwave pattern related to a mental activity of the user. Identifying a physiological action of the user based on the user physiological data. Identifying, within the brain activity data, a pattern that is representative of the identified physiological action. Filtering the brain activity data to lessen a contribution of the pattern representative of the identified physiological action to the brain activity data, thereby, providing filtered brain activity data. 1. A computer-implemented brainwave filtering method executed by one or more processors and comprising:receiving brain activity data of a user from a brainwave sensor and user physiological data from a non-brainwave sensor, the brain activity data representing a brainwave pattern related to a physiological activity of the user and a brainwave pattern related to a mental activity of the user;identifying, based on the user physiological data, a physiological action of the user;identifying, within the brain activity data, a pattern that is representative of the identified physiological action; andfiltering the brain activity data to lessen a contribution of the pattern representative of the identified physiological action to the brain activity data, thereby, providing filtered brain activity data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-brainwave sensor includes a sensor selected from the group consisting of: a motion sensor claim 1 , an accelerometer claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a radar sensor claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , a blood pressure sensor claim 1 , a pulse sensor claim 1 , and a skin conductance sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein physiological action ...

A CONTAINER APPARATUS AND A CONTAINER MOUNTING COLLAR

A container apparatus comprises a mounting means, a lid connected to the mounting means by a connecting means and a frame slideably connected to the mounting means. The frame is adapted to support a waste container. The frame is slideable between a first frame position, wherein an open end of the waste container is entirely covered by the lid, and a second frame position which is offset from the first position in a first direction. The connecting means allows the lid to move between a first lid position and a second lid position which is above the first lid position and is offset from the first lid position. The apparatus has lid moving means which move the lid to the second lid position when the frame is moved from the first frame position to the second frame position. A collar for mounting a container between runners of a retractable container apparatus is also provided. 143-. (canceled)44. A container apparatus comprising:a mounting means;a lid connected to the mounting means by a connecting means; anda frame slideably connected to the mounting means, the frame adapted to support a waste container, wherein the frame is slideable between a first frame position, wherein an open end of the waste container is entirely covered by the lid, and a second frame position which is offset from the first position in a first direction,the connecting means arranged to allow the lid to move between a first lid position, wherein the lid covers the open end of the waste container when the frame is in the first frame position, and a second lid position which is above the first lid position and is offset from the first lid position in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein there is no contact between the lid and the waste container or the frame when the lid is in the second position,the apparatus further comprising lid moving means configured to move the lid to the second lid position when the frame is moved from the first frame position to the second frame ...

Driving Techniques for Phased-Array Systems

Various techniques for driving phased array systems are described, specifically intended for acoustic phased arrays with applications to mid-air haptics, parametric audio, acoustic levitation and acoustic imaging, including a system: 1) that is capable of mitigating the effect of the changes in the air to provide a consistent haptic experience; 2) that produces trap points in air; 3) that defines phased-array optimization in terms of vectors for the production of more consistent haptic effects; 4) that defines one or more control points or regions in space via a controlled acoustic field; 5) that uses a reduced representation method for the construction of acoustic basis functions; 6) that performs efficient evaluation of complex-valued functions for a large quantity of throughput; 7) that generates a Krylov sub-space of a matrix; and 8) that maximizes an objective described by different control points and/or regions to those used to create the acoustic basis functions. 12-. (canceled)3. A method comprising:i) producing an acoustic field from a phased-transducer array having known relative positions and orientations;ii) defining a plurality of control points, wherein each of the plurality of control points has a known spatial relationship relative to the phased-transducer array; andiii) optimizing a substantial creation of desired field values in a known direction in a physical field of a quantity generated by the phased-transducer array, wherein the quantity is a vector quantity.4. The method as in claim 3 , further comprising:generating a further optimization matrix using a sum of eigensystems.5. The method as in claim 3 , further comprising:generating a further optimization matrix using at least one null point in at least one field.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the desired field values substantially describes a velocity of a particle at a known point in a host medium.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the desired field values ...

NEURAL ARCHITECTURE SEARCH BASED ON SYNAPTIC CONNECTIVITY GRAPHS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for selecting a neural network architecture for performing a machine learning task. In one aspect, a method comprises: obtaining data defining a synaptic connectivity graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism; generating data defining a plurality of candidate graphs based on the synaptic connectivity graph; determining, for each candidate graph, a performance measure on a machine learning task of a neural network having a neural network architecture that is specified by the candidate graph; and selecting a final neural network architecture for performing the machine learning task based on the performance measures. 1. A method performed by one or more data processing apparatus , the method comprising: 'the synaptic connectivity graph comprises a plurality of nodes and edges, wherein each edge connects a pair of nodes, each node corresponds to a respective neuron in the brain of the biological organism, and each edge connecting a pair of nodes in the synaptic connectivity graph corresponds to a synaptic connection between a pair of neurons in the brain of the biological organism;', 'obtaining data defining a synaptic connectivity graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism, whereingenerating data defining a plurality of candidate graphs based on the synaptic connectivity graph;determining, for each candidate graph, a performance measure characterizing a performance of a neural network having a neural network architecture that is specified by the candidate graph in accomplishing a machine learning task; andselecting a final neural network architecture for performing the machine learning task based on the performance measures.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining data defining the synaptic connectivity graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in the ...

PREDICTING NEURON TYPES BASED ON SYNAPTIC CONNECTIVITY GRAPHS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining an artificial neural network architecture corresponding to a sub-graph of a synaptic connectivity graph. In one aspect, there is provided a method comprising: obtaining data defining a graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism; determining, for each node in the graph, a respective set of one or more node features characterizing a structure of the graph relative to the node; identifying a sub-graph of the graph, comprising selecting a proper subset of the nodes in the graph for inclusion in the sub-graph based on the node features of the nodes in the graph; and determining an artificial neural network architecture corresponding to the sub-graph of the graph. 1. A method performed by one or more data processing apparatus , the method comprising: 'the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and edges, wherein each edge connects a pair of nodes, each node corresponds to a respective neuron in the brain of the biological organism, and each edge connecting a pair of nodes in the graph corresponds to a synaptic connection between a pair of neurons in the brain of the biological organism;', 'obtaining data defining a graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism, whereindetermining, for each node in the graph, a respective set of one or more node features characterizing a structure of the graph relative to the node;identifying a sub-graph of the graph, comprising selecting a proper subset of the nodes in the graph for inclusion in the sub-graph based on the node features of the nodes in the graph; anddetermining an artificial neural network architecture corresponding to the sub-graph of the graph.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein for each node in the graph claim 1 , the set of node features characterizing the structure of the graph relative to the node comprises one ...

RESERVOIR COMPUTING NEURAL NETWORKS BASED ON SYNAPTIC CONNECTIVITY GRAPHS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for implementing a reservoir computing neural network. In one aspect there is provided a reservoir computing neural network comprising: (i) a brain emulation sub-network, and (ii) a prediction sub-network. The brain emulation sub-network is configured to process the network input in accordance with values of a plurality of brain emulation sub-network parameters to generate an alternative representation of the network input. The prediction sub-network is configured to process the alternative representation of the network input in accordance with values of a plurality of prediction sub-network parameters to generate the network output. The values of the brain emulation sub-network parameters are determined before the reservoir computing neural network is trained and are not adjusting during training of the reservoir computing neural network. 1. A system comprising one or more computers and one or more storage devices storing instructions that when executed by the one or more computers cause the one or more computers to implement: the brain emulation sub-network is configured to process the network input in accordance with values of a plurality of brain emulation sub-network parameters to generate an alternative representation of the network input;', 'the prediction sub-network is configured to process the alternative representation of the network input in accordance with values of a plurality of prediction sub-network parameters to generate the network output;', 'the values of the brain emulation sub-network parameters are determined before the reservoir computing neural network is trained and are not adjusted during training of the reservoir computing neural network;', 'the values of the prediction sub-network parameters are adjusted during training of the reservoir computing neural network;', 'the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and edges, wherein each edge ...

Artificial neural network architectures based on synaptic connectivity graphs

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for generating an artificial neural network architecture based on a synaptic connectivity graph. According to one aspect, there is provided a method comprising: obtaining a synaptic resolution image of at least a portion of a brain of a biological organism; processing the image to identify: (i) a plurality of neurons in the brain, and (ii) a plurality of synaptic connections between pairs of neurons in the brain; generating data defining a graph representing synaptic connectivity between the neurons in the brain; determining an artificial neural network architecture corresponding to the graph representing the synaptic connectivity between the neurons in the brain; and processing a network input using an artificial neural network having the artificial neural network architecture to generate a network output.

TRAINING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS BASED ON SYNAPTIC CONNECTIVITY GRAPHS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a student neural network. In one aspect, there is provided a method comprising: processing a training input using the student neural network to generate a student neural network output comprising a respective score for each of a plurality of classes; processing the training input using a brain emulation neural network to generate a brain emulation neural network output comprising a respective score for each of the plurality of classes; and adjusting current values of the student neural network parameters using gradients of an objective function that characterizes a similarity between: (i) the student neural network output for the training input, and (ii) the brain emulation neural network output for the training input. 1. A method performed by one or more data processing apparatus for training a student neural network having a plurality of student neural network parameters , wherein the method comprises repeatedly performing operations including:processing a training input using the student neural network to generate a student neural network output comprising a respective score for each of a plurality of classes; the brain emulation neural network has a neural network architecture that is specified by a graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism; and', 'the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and edges, wherein each edge connects a pair of nodes, each node corresponds to a respective neuron in the brain of the biological organism, and each edge connecting a pair of nodes in the graph corresponds to a synaptic connection between a pair of neurons in the brain of the biological organism; and, 'processing the training input using a brain emulation neural network having a plurality of brain emulation neural network parameters to generate a brain emulation neural network output comprising a respective score for ...

TRAINING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS BASED ON SYNAPTIC CONNECTIVITY GRAPHS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a student neural network. In one aspect, there is provided a method comprising: processing a training input using the student neural network to generate an output for the training input; processing the student neural network output using a discriminative neural network to generate a discriminative score for the student neural network output, wherein the discriminative score characterizes a prediction for whether the network input was generated using: (i) the student neural network, or (ii) a brain emulation neural network; and adjusting current values of the student neural network parameters using gradients of an objective function that depends on the discriminative score for the student neural network output. 1. A method performed by one or more data processing apparatus for training a student neural network having a plurality of student neural network parameters , wherein the method comprises repeatedly performing operations including:processing a training input using the student neural network to generate an output for the training input; wherein the discriminative neural network is trained to process a network input to generate a discriminative score that characterizes a prediction for whether the network input was generated using: (i) the student neural network, or (ii) a brain emulation neural network having a plurality of brain emulation neural network parameters, wherein:', 'the brain emulation neural network has a neural network architecture that is specified by a graph representing synaptic connectivity between neurons in a brain of a biological organism; and', 'the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and edges, wherein each edge connects a pair of nodes, each node corresponds to a respective neuron in the brain of the biological organism, and each edge connecting a pair of nodes in the graph corresponds to a synaptic connection between a pair ...

HANDGRIP FOR A LEASH, A COMBINATION OF THE HANDGRIP AND A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT, AND THE FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT FOR USE THEREWITH

A handgrip for coupling a leash, comprising a body with a connector for coupling said leash. The handgrip is characterized in that said body has an elongated shape comprising a grip part for holding said handgrip with a hand, at least one end of said body having a recess with a first coupling part for cooperation with a functional member part having a second coupling part. 1. A handgrip for coupling a leash , comprising a body with a connector for coupling said leash , wherein said body has an elongated shape comprising a grip part for holding said handgrip with a hand , both longitudinal ends of said body having a recess with a first coupling part for cooperation with a functional member part having a second coupling part.2. The handgrip according to claim 1 , said first and second coupling parts being mutually cooperating bayonet closures.3. The handgrip according to claim 1 , wherein an opening to said recess is substantially cylindrical.4. The handgrip according to claim 1 , said functional member part comprising a flashlight claim 1 , said flashlight substantially directing away from said second coupling part.5. The handgrip according to claim 4 , said handgrip comprising within said recess a light guiding element leading towards a position at an outside of said handgrip and wherein said functional member part comprises a light source directing towards said light guiding element at the inside of said handgrip claim 4 , such that said light is visible at said outside of said handgrip.6. The handgrip according to claim 1 , wherein said functional member part is comprised of a connector comprising at a first position said second coupling part for coupling said connector with said handgrip and at a second position another second coupling part for coupling said connector with another handgrip claim 1 , thereby coupling two handgrips through said connector.7. The handgrip according to claim 1 , the body of said handgrip having a substantially circumferential edge ...

A PAINT APPLICATOR, AND A METHOD FOR APPLYING PAINT TO A SURFACE

A paint applicator () comprises a housing () defining a hollow interior region () having a circumferentially extending inner arcuate surface (). A roller () provided with a circumferentially extending paint transfer surface () is rotatably mounted in the housing () about a rotational axis (). A paint container () releasably secured to an inlet port () in the housing () communicates the paint container () with a communicating recess () formed into the inner arcuate surface () of the housing (). The communicating recess () communicates the paint transfer surface () of the roller () with paint from the paint container () through the inlet port (). The paint transfer surface () of the roller () cooperates with the inner arcuate surface () of the housing () in order to form a seal around the periphery of the communicating recess () when the roller () is stationary in the housing () to seal the paint in the communicating recess (). 1148.-. (canceled)149. A paint applicator comprising a housing defining a hollow interior region , a roller rotatably mounted in the housing about a longitudinally extending rotational axis and having a circumferentially extending paint transfer surface , the housing defining an open mouth providing access to the paint transfer surface of the roller , an inlet port in the housing to accommodate paint therethrough , a communicating recess formed in the housing communicating the inlet port with the paint transfer surface of the roller , the transfer surface of the roller cooperating with the interior of the housing to substantially form a seal with the housing around the communicating recess.150. A paint applicator as claimed in in which the communicating recess is located in the housing substantially centrally in a longitudinal direction parallel to the rotational axis of the roller claim 149 , and preferably claim 149 , the communicating recess extends in the housing in the direction parallel to the rotational axis of the roller a distance in ...

Driving Techniques for Phased-Array Systems

Various techniques for driving phased array systems are described, specifically intended for acoustic phased arrays with applications to mid-air haptics, parametric audio, acoustic levitation and acoustic imaging, including a system: 1) that is capable of mitigating the effect of the changes in the air to provide a consistent haptic experience; 2) that produces trap points in air; 3) that defines phased-array optimization in terms of vectors for the production of more consistent haptic effects; 4) that defines one or more control points or regions in space via a controlled acoustic field; 5) that uses a reduced representation method for the construction of acoustic basis functions; 6) that performs efficient evaluation of complex-valued functions for a large quantity of throughput; 7) that generates a Krylov sub-space of a matrix; and 8) that maximizes an objective described by different control points and/or regions to those used to create the acoustic basis functions. 1. A method comprising:creating control points in an acoustic field;assigning to each control point a normal vector and direction to incorporate a wave momentum into a phased array solver;solving for the x, y and z components of the wave momentum at a point of interest. This application claims the benefit of the following eight U.S. Provisional patent applications, all of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety:1. Ser. No. 62/433,544, filed on Dec. 13, 2016.2. Ser. No. 62/436,457, filed on Dec. 20, 2016.3. Ser. No. 62/437,791, filed on Dec. 22, 2016.4. Ser. No. 62/438,512, filed on Dec. 23, 2016.5. Ser. No. 62/594,574, filed on Dec. 5, 2017.6. Ser. No. 62/594,687, filed on Dec. 5, 2017.7. Ser. No. 62/594,836, filed on Dec. 5, 2017.8. Ser. No. 62/594,874, filed on Dec. 5, 2017.The present disclosure relates generally to an improved technique for driving phased array systems, primarily to produce designed acoustic fields for the creation of mid-air haptics, parametric audio, acoustic ...

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM SYSTEM WITH RECONFIGURABLE NETWORK OF REDUNDANT ELECTRODES

A method for generating an EEG signal is disclosed. Multiple signals from multiple electrodes applied to a user's scalp are measured. The signals correspond to electrical activity generated by the user's brain. Each of the signals is evaluated using a machine learning algorithm in real-time to determine a quality of each of the signals. One or more switches is activated between the electrodes to electrically-connect a plurality of the electrodes. An EEG signal is measured using the parallel-connected electrodes. 1. A method , comprising:simultaneously measuring a plurality of signals at each of a plurality of electrodes applied to a subject's scalp, the plurality of signals corresponding to electrical activity generated by the subject's brain;evaluating each of the plurality of signals in real-time to determine a quality of each of the plurality of signals;activating one or more switches between the electrodes to electrically-connect some of the plurality of the electrodes based on the determined quality of each signal; andmeasuring an EEG signal using the electrically-connected electrodes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating each of the plurality of signals comprises evaluating a signal-to-noise ratio for each signal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more signals are selected where the signal-to-noise ratio for each selected signals is larger than a threshold signal-to-noise ratio value.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating each of the plurality of signals comprises evaluating an impedance at each of the corresponding electrodes.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more signals are selected where the impedance at each corresponding electrode is below a threshold impedance value.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the EEG signal comprises multiplexing the simultaneously measured plurality of signals at each of the plurality of electrodes.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein measuring the EEG signal comprises ...

GEL-ASSISTED ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM SENSOR ELECTRODE

An electroencephalogram (EEG) system is disclosed. The EEG system includes an EEG controller and an EEG sensor that includes a contact surface, the contact surface including an electrically-conductive portion in communication with the EEG controller and a sensor release element in communication with the EEG controller, the sensor release element being configured to perform, in response to a signal from the EEG controller, a release action to reduce adhesion of an electrically-conductive gel between the contact of the sensor and the user's skin. 1. An electroencephalogram (EEG) system , comprising:an EEG controller; and a contact surface, the contact surface comprising an electrically-conductive portion in communication with the EEG controller; and', "a sensor release element in communication with the EEG controller, the sensor release element being configured to perform, in response to a signal from the EEG controller, a release action to reduce adhesion of an electrically-conductive gel between the contact surface of the sensor and the user's skin."], 'an EEG sensor, comprising2. The EEG system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor release element comprises a heating element.3. The EEG system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , upon activation by the EEG controller claim 2 , the heating element is arranged to heat the electrically-conductive gel to a temperature that reduces adhesion of an adhesive in the electrically-conductive gel.4. The EEG system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , upon activation by the EEG controller claim 2 , the heating element is arranged to heat the electrically-conductive gel to a temperature that increases evaporation of the electrically-conductive gel relative to 98° F.5. The EEG system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor release element comprises a light emitting element.6. The EEG system of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , upon activation by the EEG controller claim 5 , the light emitting element emits radiation having energy at a wavelength that reduces ...

Sub-Dermally Implanted Electroencephalogram Sensor

A method for obtaining an electroencephalogram (EEG) of a user is disclosed. A reference sensor is attached to the user by connecting a first component of the reference sensor to a second component of the reference sensor, at least a portion of the first component being sub-dermally implanted on or adjacent to a mastoid process of the user. At least one active sensor is attached to the user. A first signal is detected from the reference sensor simultaneously as a second signal is detected from the at least one active sensor. The EEG is obtained based on the first signal and the second signal. 1. A method for obtaining an electroencephalogram (EEG) of a user , the method comprising:attaching a reference sensor to the user by connecting a first component of the reference sensor to a second component of the reference sensor, at least a portion of the first component being sub-dermally implanted on or adjacent to a mastoid process of the user;attaching at least one active sensor to the user;simultaneously detecting a first signal from the reference sensor and a second signal from the at least one active sensor; andobtaining the EEG based on the first signal and the second signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first component comprises a second portion exposed through the user's skin.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second portion comprises a first part of a fastener and the second component comprises a second part of the fastener for connecting to the first part of the fastener.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fastener is a press stud and the first part comprises a knob of the press stud and the second part comprises a hole of the press stud shaped to attach to the knob.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fastener is a ring fastener.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second component is attached to a lead which electrically connects the sensor to a bioamplifier.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second component is attached to a wireless ...

Gel-assisted electroencephalogram sensor electrode

An electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor is disclosed. The EEG sensor includes a housing defining a chamber capable of storing a gel, the housing includes a first and a second chamber wall, the walls each comprising a corresponding access port located on a common axis extending through the housing; an electrically-conductive probe with a probe tip extending at least partially through the chamber along the axis, at least a portion of the probe tip being exposed to the chamber; an electrical terminal located at an outer surface of the second chamber wall, the electrical terminal being in electrical communication with the probe tip through the access port at the second chamber wall; and a compliant member mechanically coupled to the access port at the first chamber wall capable of compressing, thereby providing a dispense pathway from the chamber through the access port at the first chamber wall.

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM BIOAMPLIFIER

A bioamplifier for analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is disclosed. The bioamplifier includes an input terminal for receiving an EEG signal from a plurality of sensors coupled to a user. The bioamplifier also includes an analogue-to-digital converter arranged to receive the EEG signal from the input terminal and convert the EEG signal to a digital EEG signal. A data processing apparatus within the bioamplifier is arranged to receive the digital EEG signal from the analogue-to-digital converter and programmed to process, in real time the digital EEG signal using a first machine learning model to generate a cleaned EEG signal having a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the digital EEG signal. The bioamplifier further includes a power source to provide electrical power to the analogue-to-digital converter and the data processing apparatus. The bioamplifier includes a housing that contains the analogue-to-digital converter, the data processing apparatus, the power source, and the sensor input. 1. A bioamplifier for analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals , comprising:an input terminal for receiving an EEG signal from a plurality of sensors coupled to a user;an analogue-to-digital converter arranged to receive the EEG signal from the input terminal and convert the EEG signal to a digital EEG signal;a data processing apparatus arranged to receive the digital EEG signal from the analogue-to-digital converter and programmed to process, in real time, the digital EEG signal using a first machine learning model to generate a cleaned EEG signal having a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the digital EEG signal;power source arranged to provide electrical power to the analogue-to-digital converter and the data processing apparatus; andhousing containing the analogue-to-digital converter, the data processing apparatus, the power source, and the sensor input.2. The bioamplifier of claim 1 , wherein the data processing apparatus is further programmed to process claim 1 ...

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A CARABINER

A connecting device for a carabiner, comprising a first connection part for connecting said device to a base member and at least two second connection parts for connecting said device to at least two carabiners. The device is characterized in that said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable or tiltable connection part. Preferably, said second connection parts each are embodied as a concave socket for coupling to a carabiner comprising a convex body. 1. A connecting device for a carabiner , comprising a first connection part for connecting said device to a base member and at least two second connection parts for connecting said device to at least two carabiners , wherein said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable or tiltable connection part.2. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said second connection parts each are embodied as a concave socket for coupling to a carabiner comprising a convex body.3. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first and second connection parts is embodied as a detachable coupling.4. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said first connection part is comprised as a convex body for coupling to a concave body provided in said base member.5. The connecting device according to claim 4 , wherein said first connection part is comprised as an at least partially spherical body.6. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable and tiltable connection part.7. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said first connection part for connecting said device to a base member is a rotatable or tiltable connection part.8. The connecting device according to claim 1 , wherein said first connection part for connecting said device to a base member is a rotatable and tiltable connection part.9. The connecting device according to claim 1 , said connection parts being tiltable over ...

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM SYSTEM WITH MACHINE LEARNING FILTERING OF REDUNDANT SIGNALS

A method for generating an EEG signal is disclosed. Multiple signals from multiple electrodes applied to a user's scalp are measured. The signals correspond to electrical activity generated by the user's brain. Each of the signals is evaluated using a machine learning algorithm in real-time to determine a quality of each of the signals. One or more of the signals is selected based on quality in real-time to provide one or more selected signals. An EEG signal is outputted corresponding to the electrical activity based on the selected signals. 1. A method , comprising:simultaneously measuring a plurality of signals at each of a plurality of electrodes applied to a subject's scalp, the plurality of signals corresponding to electrical activity generated by the subject's brain;evaluating each of the plurality of signals using a machine learning algorithm in real-time to determine a quality of each of the plurality of signals;selecting one or more of the signals based on their quality in real-time to provide one or more selected signals; andoutputting, in real-time, an EEG signal corresponding to the electrical activity based on the selected signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the machine learning algorithm comprises performing mathematical transformations on each of the plurality of signals to map each signal to a corresponding output based on a mapping function.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the output of the mathematical transformation corresponds to a selection of the signal or discarding the signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating each of the plurality of signals comprises evaluating a signal-to-noise ratio for each signal.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more signals are selected where the signal-to-noise ratio for each selected signals is larger than a threshold signal-to-noise ratio value.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating each of the plurality of signals comprises evaluating an impedance at each of the ...

HAIR RATCHETING ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM SENSORS

A sensor device includes a sensor housing defining a channel extending along a channel axis through the housing from a first side of the sensor housing to a second side of the sensor housing opposite the first side, at least one contact electrode extending from the first side of the housing, an electrically-conducting lead attached to the housing in electrical communication with the at least one contact electrode, and a locking mechanism located in the channel permitting one-way axial motion of a thread threaded through the channel from the first side to the second side. 1. A sensor device , comprising:a sensor housing defining a channel extending along a channel axis through the housing from a first side of the sensor housing to a second side of the sensor housing opposite the first side;at least one contact electrode extending from the first side of the housing;an electrically-conducting lead attached to the housing in electrical communication with the at least one contact electrode; anda locking mechanism located in the channel permitting one-way axial motion of a thread threaded through the channel from the first side to the second side.2. The sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a ratchet.3. The sensor device of claim 2 , wherein the ratchet is a linear ratchet.4. The sensor device of claim 3 , wherein the linear ratchet comprises a rack of teeth and one or more pawls that engage the rack of teeth to permit relative motion between the rack of teeth and the thread in one direction and limit relative motion between the rack of teeth and the thread in an opposite direction.5. The sensor device of claim 4 , wherein each of the teeth have a first surface with a first slope with respect to the axial direction and a second surface with a second slope with respect to the axial direction claim 4 , the first slope being greater than the second slope.6. The sensor device of claim 2 , wherein the ratcheting device is a rotary ratchet.7. The ...

LATENCY VIRTUALIZATION DATA ACCELERATOR

A technique involves placing a data acceleration engine between an end user device and a host device. The host device provides data associated with a client application to the data acceleration engine, which provides the data to the end user device. If the data acceleration engine is on the host device, content from a datastore is served to the data acceleration engine as if the data acceleration engine were a client running the client application locally; therefore, latency normally associated with a network between the content datastore and the client device is eliminated. If the data acceleration engine is on the end user device and has received at least some data in advance of a relevant query, responses to the query also do not have latency associated with a network. The data acceleration engine can be implemented as a series of data acceleration engines between end user and host devices. 1. A method comprising:installing a data acceleration interface on an end-user device;installing an instance of a latency virtualization data accelerator on a computer;configuring the data accelerator interface to connect to the instance of the latency virtualization data accelerator;configuring the latency virtualization data accelerator to connect to a host endpoint;receiving a request on behalf of an application associated with the end-user device;identifying at the data accelerator a target and action associated with the request;responding to the request from a relatively nearby location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising configuring the instance of the latency virtualization data accelerator to connect to second one or more instances of the latency virtualization data accelerator until the host endpoint is a next connection of a last of the second one or more instances.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the request to a host server when the data accelerator cannot independently respond.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising receiving a ...

CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A CARABINER

A connecting device for a carabiner, comprising a first connection part for connecting said device to a base member and at least two second connection parts for connecting said device to at least two carabiners. The device is characterized in that said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable or tiltable connection part. Preferably, said second connection parts each are embodied as a concave socket for coupling to a carabiner comprising a convex body.

Data accelerator for managing data transmission

Systems and methods for managing the flow of data between a client device and a data source system including a data accelerator implemented, at least in part, between the client device and the data source. The data accelerator can function to intercept queries and determine whether responses stored locally with respect to the client device can satisfy, at least in part, the request for data of the client device. If a locally stored response can satisfy the data request at least in part, the data accelerator is configured to retrieve the response from the local storage and send it to the client device. The data accelerator is also configured to modify the query based on whether response are locally stored that can satisfy the request. Specifically, the data accelerator can modify the query to only request the remaining data that is not included as part of the locally stored responses.

Color-Strikable Glass Containers

Latent colorant material compositions, soda-lime-silica glass compositions, and related methods of manufacturing color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions may be introduced into a plurality of base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of −40 to +20 to produce color-strikable glass compositions and color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions introduced into the base glass compositions include a mixture of cuprous oxide (CuO), stannous oxide (SnO), bismuth oxide (BiO), and carbon (C). After formation, the color-strikable glass containers may be heat-treated to strike red or black therein. 1. A method of making glass containers , the method including the steps of:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '3, 'preparing a soda-lime-silica glass composition including: 60-75 wt. % SiO, 7-15 wt. % NaO, 6-12 wt. % CaO, 0.1-3.0 wt. % AlO, 0.0-2.0 wt. % MgO, 0.0-2.0 wt. % KO, 0.01-0.25 wt. % SO, and at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of: iron oxide (FeO), cobalt oxide (CoO), and chromium oxide (CrO), wherein the molten glass comprises 0.2-0.6 wt. % iron oxide (FeO) when the at least one colorant comprises iron oxide (FeO);'}{'sub': 2', '2', '3, 'mixing a latent colorant material composition into the soda-lime-silica glass composition to produce a color-strikable glass composition including: 0.0875-0.35 wt. % cuprous oxide (CuO), 0.06-0.5 wt. % stannous oxide (SnO), 0.0125-0.05 wt. % bismuth oxide (BiO), and 0.02-0.10 wt. % carbon (C);'}forming glass containers from the color-strikable glass composition;annealing the glass containers; andraising the temperature of a first one of the glass containers above a highest annealing temperature to impart red or black coloration thereto to produce a red or black glass container,wherein a second one of the glass containers is not heated to a temperature above the highest annealing temperature, and wherein ...

DROP-OFF LOCATION PLANNING FOR DELIVERY VEHICLE

An example method may include receiving, from a client computing device, an indication of a target drop-off spot for an object within a first virtual model of a first region of a delivery destination. A second virtual model of a second region of the delivery destination may be determined based on sensor data received from one or more sensors on a delivery vehicle. A mapping may be determined between physical features represented in the first virtual model and physical features represented in the second virtual model to determine an overlapping region between the first and second virtual models. A position of the target drop-off spot within the second virtual model may be determined based on the overlapping region. Based on the position of the target drop-off spot within the second virtual model, the delivery vehicle may be navigated to the target drop-off spot to drop off the object. 1. A method comprising:causing a client device to present a virtual model indicating physical features of a delivery destination including three-dimensional relationships between objects in a region of the delivery destination;receiving, from the client device, data specifying a target drop-off spot for an object within the virtual model of the region of the delivery destination;determining, based at least on the data specifying the target drop-off spot and the virtual model, whether a delivery vehicle is capable of delivering the object to the target drop-off spot; andin response to determining that the delivery vehicle is capable of delivering the object to the target drop-off spot, providing instructions that cause the delivery vehicle to navigate to the target drop-off spot to place the object at the target drop-off spot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data specifying the target drop-off spot is based on a user input selecting the target drop-off spot within the virtual model.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the delivery vehicle is capable of delivering ...

FUSED ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR PRECOGNITIVE BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR COMPUTER CONTROL

A method for analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is disclosed. EEG signals are received from a sensor coupled to a user. Contextual information from one or both of the user and the user's environment is also received. The EEG signals are processed in real time using a machine learning model to predict an action of the user, which is associated with the contextual information. Output associated with the predicted action is then generated. 1. A method for analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals , comprising:receiving EEG signals from a sensor coupled to a user;receiving contextual information from one or both of the user and the user's environment;processing the EEG signals in real time using a machine learning model to predict a future action of the user, the machine learning model having a mapping function that maps a time series of values corresponding to an amplitude or change in amplitude of the EEG signals to an action and the contextual information; andgenerating an output associated with the predicted action.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the EEG signals in real time using a machine learning model to predict the future action of the user comprises:determining that the received EEG signals and received contextual information match training data of the machine learning model;identifying at least one action associated with the matching training data; andpredicting, based on the machine learning model, that the user will take the identified at least one action.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the EEG signals in real time using a machine learning model to predict the future action of the user includes:using the machine learning model to clean the EEG signals prior to predicting an action of the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating an output associated with the predicted action includes:performing the predicted action without any physical user activity.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the predicted action is ...

Methods and devices for determining root mean square of a delta-sigma modulated signal

Described is a method and devices to determine root-mean-square of a delta- sigma modulated signal. The method includes filtering the delta-sigma modulated signal to produce a multi-bit filtered signal, delaying a copy of the delta-sigma modulated signal by a fixed number of samples to align with the filtered input, setting a sign of each multi-bit value of the multi-bit filtered signal based upon a corresponding sample value of the delayed copy of the delta-sigma modulated signal, to generate a hybrid signal, summing the hybrid signal to produce a summed signal, and determining the average of the summed signal and the square root of the average to produce a root-mean-square value.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICALLY PATTERNED PAPER MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

Disclosed is a device and method for forming a chemically patterned paper microfluidic device (cPMD) having controllable hydrophobic regions for purposes of providing a repeatable and versatile production with no temperature limitations similar or expensive printers, enabling point of care sensor devices. The disclosed invention comprises multilayer capability, including the ability for various biomolecules to be immobilized with charge interaction. The paper-based microfluidic platform as disclosed repeatable, versatile, cost effective, and allows for the creation of complex channels using the settling time calculated from calibration results. The disclosed system supports a wide variety of scenarios for testing, diagnostics and drug delivery, and related products and services. 1. A method for preparing a chemically patterned microfluidic device , comprising:a. providing a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor chamber;b. positioning within the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor chamber a substrate; andc. forming over the substrate a layer comprising at minimum a first reactant source material introduced into the reactor chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is a porous membrane.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is chromatographic paper.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate having multiple layers.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning a multilayer substrate having more than one layer of substrate selected from group consisting of: chromatographic paper and nitrocellulose.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising depositing capture agents selected from the group consisting of: a protein claim 1 , an antibody claim 1 , an enzyme claim 1 , and immunoactive fragment claim 1 , an allergen claim 1 , DNA claim 1 , RNA claim 1 , aptamers claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said reactor chamber is a vacuum chamber.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said ...

LOCKBOX

A lockbox is disclosed having a base that includes a first engagement structure and a cover that includes a second engagement structure that slidingly engages with the first engagement structure. The lockbox may further include a locking mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base. The base and the cover may define an enclosed volume when the cover is secured to the base and the first and second engagement structures may be located substantially within the enclosed volume. The first and second engagement structures may permit movement of the cover relative to the base in only a single direction when engaged. One of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one groove and the other one of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one rail. 1. A lockbox , comprising:a base including a first engagement structure;a cover including a second engagement structure configured to slidingly engage with the first engagement structure; anda locking mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base.2. The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein the base and the cover define an enclosed volume when the cover is secured to the base claim 1 , and wherein the first and second engagement structures are located substantially within the enclosed volume.3. The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises a first portion connected to a second portion claim 1 , wherein the first portion is substantially orthogonal to the second portion.4. The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein the first and second engagement structures are configured to permit movement of the cover relative to the base in a single direction when the first and second engagement structures are engaged with each other.5. The lockbox of claim 4 , wherein one of the first and second engagement structures comprises at least one groove and the other one of the first and second engagement structures comprises at least one rail.6. The lockbox of claim 5 , wherein the single direction is ...

DROP-OFF LOCATION PLANNING FOR DELIVERY VEHICLE

An example method may include receiving, from a client computing device, an indication of a target drop-off spot for an object within a first virtual model of a first region of a delivery destination. A second virtual model of a second region of the delivery destination may be determined based on sensor data received from one or more sensors on a delivery vehicle. A mapping may be determined between physical features represented in the first virtual model and physical features represented in the second virtual model to determine an overlapping region between the first and second virtual models. A position of the target drop-off spot within the second virtual model may be determined based on the overlapping region. Based on the position of the target drop-off spot within the second virtual model, the delivery vehicle may be navigated to the target drop-off spot to drop off the object. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:receiving, from a client computing device, an indication of a target drop-off spot for an object within a first virtual model of a first region, the first virtual model indicating first physical features including three-dimensional relationships between objects in the first region;obtaining a second virtual model of a second region, the second virtual model indicating second physical features including three-dimensional relationships between objects in the second region;determining, based on a comparison between the first virtual model and the second virtual model, that a mapping is not found between the first physical features and the second physical features; obtaining an additional virtual model indicating third physical features including three-dimensional relationships between objects in a third region;', 'determining a mapping between one or more of the first physical features and one or more of the third physical features to determine an overlapping region between the first virtual model and the additional virtual model; and', 'determining, ...

Traps and trapping techniques for pests.

Procede de capture d'insectes nuisibles et pieges utilises, dans lesquels une surface accessible aux insectes, change, de preference a des intervalles de temps predetermines, d'un etat de support d'insectes a un etat de decharge d'insectes, ou les insectes sur la surface sont decharges dans une zone de piege ou ils y sont enfermes. Les changements peuvent etre effectues mecaniquement, mais dans le mode de realisation d'un piege pour blattes, la surface comprend une paire de panneaux inclines isolants (2) avec des conducteurs paralleles (3) qui sont soumis a des impulsions electriques a, de preference, des intervalles de temps de 10 a 30 secondes sous 300 a 400 volts en courant continu, ce qui est suffisant pour decharger les insectes de la surface vers un organe collant (5) dans un plateau amovible (4). Les tensions sont appliquees aux conducteurs (3) pendant pas plus d'une seconde, l'impulsion s'effectuant au moyen d'un multi-vibrateur qui, avec un reseau de circuits associes, se trouve dans une partie superieure (7) d'un couvercle amovible (8). Un produit d'attraction peut etre utilise, dans une fiole (9) entre les surfaces, comme appat. Method for capturing harmful insects and traps used in which an insect-accessible surface changes, preferably at predetermined time intervals, from an insect support state to an insect discharge state, or insects on the surface are discharged into a trapped area where they are trapped. Changes can be made mechanically, but in the embodiment of a cockroach trap, the surface includes a pair of inclined insulating panels (2) with parallel conductors (3) which are subjected to electrical impulses, preferably , time intervals of 10 to 30 seconds under 300 to 400 volts in direct current, which is sufficient to discharge the insects from the surface to a sticky member (5) in a removable tray (4). The voltages are applied to the conductors (3) for no more than a second, the pulse being effected ...

Headlight air duct

Optical bodies containing cholesteric liquid crystal material and methods of manufacture

An optical body includes a substrate and a cholesteric liquid crystal layer disposed on the substrate. The cholesteric liquid crystal layer has a non-uniform pitch along a thickness direction of the layer and comprises a crosslinked polymer material that substantially fixes the cholesteric liquid crystal layer. The crosslinking hinders diffusion of cholesteric liquid crystal material within the cholesteric liquid crystal layer. In other methods of making an optical body, a reservoir of chiral material is provided during the process over a first cholesteric liquid crystal layer to diffuse into the layer and provide a non-uniform pitch. Alternatively, two coating compositions can be disposed on a substrate where the material of the first coating composition is not substantially soluble in the second coating composition.

Cholesteric liquid crystal optical bodies and methods of manufacture and use

An optical body includes a) first particles comprising a first cholesteric liquid crystal material and b) a second cholesteric liquid crystal material. The first particles and the second cholesteric liquid crystal material form a structure where the first cholesteric liquid crystal material has a pitch that is different than the second cholesteric liquid crystal material. In one example, the second cholesteric liquid crystal material is in the form of second particles. In another example, the first particles are dispersed in a matrix of the second cholesteric liquid crystal material. In other examples, the optical body has more than one layer. In addition, one or more additional cholesteric liquid crystal materials can be used in the optical body. These optical bodies can be used as a reflective polarizer and can be used in a display.

Measuring torque in the crankshaft of a powertrain

Torque in the crankshaft 4 of a drive line is determined by measuring strain in a disc coupling component of the drive line. A strain sensor (e.g. wireless SAW sensor) is mounted on the disc coupling component (e.g. flexplate 1 or flanged coupling (13, figure 2)) and measures strain in the disc coupling component from which the torque in the drive shaft 4 is calculated. The flexplate 1 may have a plurality of spokes 7 to which the strain gauge is attached, and the sensor communicates with a stationary coupler 3 fastened to an engine block 5 for wireless transmission of sensor signals. For the flanged coupling (13, figure 2) the sensor is mounted to a radial web (12, figure 2) formed on the flanged coupling, and the sensor communicates via rotating RF coupling (14, figure 2) and stationary RF coupling (15, figure 2).

Torque measurement within a powertrain

A method is provided for measuring torque in a shaft of a drive line including a disc coupling component such as a flexplate 1 or a flanged coupling 13 , as well as a drive coupling system for carrying out the method. The disc coupling component 1, 13 is connected between a drive input 4 and a drive output so that all torque transmitted between the input and output passes through said component. The disc coupling component 1, 13 has a radially extending portion, which may include a plurality of spokes 7 , to which is attached a SAW based strain sensor which communicates with a stationary coupler 3 fastened to an engine block 5 for wireless transmission of data from the sensor, the strain sensor measuring the strain in the disc coupling component 1, 13 from which the torque carried in the input shaft 4 may be calculated.

Apparatus for dispensing rinse water additive in an automatic washing machine

A rinse water additive dispenser for use in an automatic washing machine is disclosed. The dispenser includes a top, a valve assembly and a base releasably connected to the top. The valve assembly is retained within a valve housing located in the top and is able to move within the housing. The valve assembly includes a resilient disk valve and counterweight that are interconnected by a valve post. The resilient valve is located, enclosed, or compressed between the top and base portions when the top and base are connected. The top and base can be connected with threads, tongue and groove structures etc. When subjected to the centrifugal force of a spin cycle, the movement of the counterweight within the device causes the resilient disk to unseat from between the top and base allowing fluid communication between the dispenser and the tub of the washing machine. Optionally, the dispenser can have an elliptical cross section to promote proper orientation of the dispenser during the spin and rinse cycles. Further, a protective material can be affixed to the outer surfaces of the top and base portions of the dispenser.

DOOR ARRANGEMENT

UN MECANISME PROVOCANT UNE SUITE D'OPERATIONS DE PORTE ET D'UN MOYEN D'ENCLENCHEMENT COMPREND UN ELEMENT DE PORTE 10 ARTICULE A L'UN DE SES BORDS SUR UNE OUVERTURE DEFINIE PAR DES PAROIS 12, POUVANT SE DEPLACER ENTRE UNE POSITION D'OUVERTURE ET UNE POSITION DE FERMETURE. L'ELEMENT DE PORTE 10 EN PIVOTEMENT UN ORGANE D'ENCLENCHEMENT 13 POUVANT SE DEPLACER ENTRE DES POSITIONS ENCLENCHEE ET DESENCLENCHEE. UN ELEMENT DE MANIVELLE 16 POUVANT TOURNER AUTOUR D'UN AXE FIXE EST RELIE PAR UNE PREMIERE TIGE DE LIAISON 18 A L'ELEMENT DE PORTE ET PAR UNE BIELLETTE SE CONTRACTANT 19, 20, 21 A L'ELEMENT D'ENCLENCHEMENT. LA PREMIERE TIGE DE LIAISON, LA BIELLETTE SE CONTRACTANT ET L'ELEMENT DE MANIVELLE SONT DISPOSES DE FACON QUE LA ROTATION DE L'ELEMENT DE MANIVELLE DANS LE SENS APPROPRIE PROVOQUE LA SUITE D'OPERATIONS SUIVANTES: A.LE MAINTIEN DE L'ELEMENT DE PORTE DANS SA POSITION FERMEE OU SON DEPLACEMENT JUSQU'A UNE POSITION TEMPORAIRE DISTANTE DE LA POSITION D'OUVERTURE; B.LE DESENCLENCHEMENT DE L'ORGANE D'ENCLENCHEMENT; ET C.L'OUVERTURE DE L'ELEMENT DE PORTE. A MECHANISM PROVOCATING A CONTINUATION OF DOOR OPERATIONS AND A LOCKING MEANS INCLUDES A DOOR ELEMENT 10 ARTICULATED TO ONE OF ITS EDGES ON AN OPENING DEFINED BY WALLS 12, WHICH CAN MOVE BETWEEN AN OPENING POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION. THE DOOR ELEMENT 10 PIVOTING AN INTERLOCKING UNIT 13 THAT CAN MOVE BETWEEN THE ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED POSITIONS. A CRANK ELEMENT 16 THAT CAN ROTATE AROUND A FIXED AXLE IS CONNECTED BY A FIRST LINKAGE ROD 18 TO THE DOOR ELEMENT AND BY A CONTRACTING LINKAGE 19, 20, 21 TO THE LOCKING ELEMENT. THE FIRST TIE ROD, CONTRACTING LINKAGE AND CRANK ELEMENT ARE ARRANGED SO THAT ROTATION OF THE CRANK ELEMENT IN THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTION CAUSES THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS: A. DOOR IN ITS CLOSED POSITION OR ITS MOVEMENT TO A TEMPORARY POSITION REMOTE FROM THE OPEN POSITION; B. THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE ENGAGING UNIT; AND C. ...

DOOR ARRANGEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT

AGENCEMENT DE PORTE D'AVION POUR FUSELAGE PRESSURISE 1 DANS LEQUEL LA PORTE 3 EST EMPECHEE D'ETRE SOLLICITEE A TRAVERS L'ORIFICE DE PORTE 2 LORSQU'ELLE EST FERMEE, MAIS QUI PERMET LE DEPLACEMENT DE LA PORTE A TRAVERS L'ORIFICE VERS SA POSITION OUVERTE, UN SUPPORT 8 ET UN AGENCEMENT D'ACTIONNEMENT 17, 19, 20 ETANT TELS QU'IL Y A TOUT D'ABORD INCLINAISON ET DEPLACEMENT DE L'ENSEMBLE DE LA PORTE DANS SON PROPRE PLAN JUSQU'A UNE POSITION INTERMEDIAIRE POUR DEGAGER LES PARTIES EN BUTEE 5, 7 DANS L'ORIFICE, PUIS, POUR SOLLICITER LA PORTE A TRAVERS L'ORIFICE AFIN QU'ELLE SE TROUVE DANS UNE POSITION INCLINEE D'OUVERTURE DANS LAQUELLE L'ORIFICE DE PORTE EST DEGAGE. AIRCRAFT DOOR ARRANGEMENT FOR PRESSURIZED FUSELAGE 1 IN WHICH THE DOOR 3 IS PREVENT FROM BEING REQUESTED THROUGH THE DOOR 2 WHEN CLOSED, BUT WHICH ALLOWS THE MOVEMENT OF THE DOOR THROUGH THE PORT TO ITS OPEN POSITION, A BRACKET 8 AND AN ACTUATION ARRANGEMENT 17, 19, 20 SUCH AS THERE IS FIRST TILTING AND MOVING OF THE ENTIRE DOOR IN ITS OWN PLANE UP TO AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION TO RELEASE THE STOPPED PARTS 5, 7 IN THE PORT, THEN, TO STRESS THE DOOR THROUGH THE PORT SO THAT IT IS IN AN INCLINED OPENING POSITION IN WHICH THE DOOR PORT IS FREE.

Triclosan derivatives and uses thereof

A selective agent comprising a triclosan derivative for use in selective inhibition of non-target cells in a mixed population of target and non-target cells. Preferably the triclosan derivative is a glycoside derivative, more preferably a pyranoside derivative. Suitably a selective medium comprising said selective agent and methods of culturing cells using the selective agent are provided.

Color-strikable glass containers

Latent colorant material compositions, soda-lime-silica glass compositions, and related methods of manufacturing color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions may be introduced into a plurality of base glass compositions having redox numbers in the range of -40 to +20 to produce color-strikable glass compositions and color-strikable glass containers. The latent colorant material compositions introduced into the base glass compositions include a mixture of cuprous oxide (Cu 2 O), stannous oxide (SnO), bismuth oxide (Bi 2 O 3 ), and carbon (C). After formation, the color-strikable glass containers may be heat-treated to strike red or black therein.

Bottle

Fluorescent compounds

Novel compounds obtainable by reacting together an imido-reagent such as diphenylphosphonimidotriphenylphosphorane) with a chelate of a transition or lanthanide or actinide metal, such as tris(dibenzoylmethide) europium III, has the property of fluorescing in UV radiation. The invention includes solid polymer bodies containing such compounds, or chelates of transition or lanthanide or actinide metals generally, the bodies having the property of emitting light by virtue of internally generated, e.g. by tritium ionising radiation. The body is preferably of polystyrene formed by polymerising the monomer in the presence of the compound or metal chelate.

Fused electroencephalogram and machine learning for precognitive brain-computer interface for computer control

A method for analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is disclosed. EEG signals are received from a sensor coupled to a user. Contextual information from one or both of the user and the user's environment is also received. The EEG signals are processed in real time using a machine learning model to predict an action of the user, which is associated with the contextual information. Output associated with the predicted action is then generated.

Mobile telephone systems

Drop-off location planning for delivery vehicle

DROP-OFF LOCATION PLANNING FOR DELIVERY VEHICLE ABSTRACT An example may include causing a client device to present a virtual model indicating physical features of a delivery destination including three-dimensional relationships between objects in a region of the delivery destination; receiving, from the client device, data specifying a target drop-off spot for an object within the virtual model of the region of the delivery destination; determining, based at least on the data specifying the target drop-off spot and the virtual model, whether a delivery vehicle is capable of delivering the object to the target drop-off spot; and in response to determining that the delivery vehicle is capable of delivering the object to the target drop-off spot, providing instructions that cause the delivery vehicle to navigate to the target drop-off spot to place the object at the target drop-off spot. 11 II 7 A ~ I7 IT- - . - A. I T 1I

Headlight air duct

A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body defining a first aperture located in a portion of the vehicle body that faces in a primary motion direction of the vehicle; and a first lighting element extending across the aperture to bisect the first aperture into a first channel and a second channel.

Container having a helical grip

Containers (2) for containing a laundry product, having a helical grip (10, 12) translating down the container.

trapping or pest elimination method, particulate pesticide composition, and insect trap.

A connecting device for a carabiner.

The invention relates to a connecting device for a carabiner, comprising a first connection part for connecting said device to a base member and at least two second connection parts for connecting said device to at least two carabiners. The device is characterized in that said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable or tiltable connection part. Preferably, said second connection parts each are embodied as a concave socket for coupling to a carabiner comprising a convex body.

Pesticidal or herbicidal compositions

A pesticidal or herbicidal composition in particulate form which comprises composite particles each comprising a core of an inert substrate having a pesticide or herbicide associated therewith, and a coating of an electrically resistive material around the said core, the particles carrying an electrostatic charge.

POLYAMIDE YARN TEXTURING PROCESS

Apparatus for dispensing rinse water additive in an automatic washing machine

A rinse water additive dispenser for use in an automatic washing machine is disclosed. The dispenser includes a top, a valve assembly and a base releasably connected to the top. The valve assembly is retained within a valve housing located in the top and is able to move within the housing. The valve assembly includes a resilient disk valve and counterweight that are interconnected by a valve post. The resilient valve is located, enclosed, or compressed between the top and base portions when the top and base are connected. The top and base can be connected with threads, tongue and groove structures etc. When subjected to the centrifugal force of a spin cycle, the movement of the counterweight within the device causes the resilient disk to unseat from between the top and base allowing fluid communication between the dispenser and the tub of the washing machine. Optionally, the dispenser can have an elliptical cross section to promote proper orientation of the dispenser during the spin and rinse cycles. Further, a protective material can be affixed to the outer surfaces of the top and base portions of the dispenser.

Method for separation of dextrans

A chromatographic method of separating a fluid mixture of dextrans of differing molecular weights into two fractions. The chromatographic method is carried out with an apparatus having a plurality compartments according to a scheme involving sequential valve operation and provision of carrier fluid.

Bone fixation screws

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A bone fixation screw having a shaft with a head at one end and a screw thread at the other end is also provided with a screw thread on the shaft under and adjacent to the head. In use the screw thread will engage with the hard cortex bone to provide a firmer fixation. The head may have in known manner a screw-threaded projection for receiving a nut which can tighten up a fixation plate against the head.

Method for controlling pests using magnetically polarizable metallic particles

There is disclosed a method of controlling pests which comprises exposing a surface of the pest to a particulate composition containing particles of an initially unmagnetized material, which is capable of becoming magnetically polarized when subjected to an electric or magnetic field, the said particles being associated with at least one pesticide or behaviour modifying chemical.

A New or Improved Soluble Disc Tablet or Pellet for Producing Effervescing Beverages.

15,161. Howse, H. July 7. Aerating liquids; beverages, tablets for making.- Soluble tablets for producing effervescing beverages, for use in automatic machines &c., are made by compressing together suitable acids, alkalies, and flavouring-substances. The tablets are preferably made with perforations and indentations, as indicated by the sections shown in Figs. 4, 6, and 14, in order to facilitate rapid solution.

Headphone level protection circuit

Cosmetic container

Disc harrow support assembly

A support for a disc harrow assembly wherein a standard ball bearing unit is utilized and is encased in a housing formed of opposing mirror image bushings which are further enclosed by a pair of opposing mirror image flange members that are releasably affixed to a vehicle carrier.

Electrical repelling of insects

Method of and apparatus for repelling insects from a predefined space by creating an electric field between the insects and the boundary of the predefined space. A mesh screen (2) provides the boundary of the space and at least one electrode (3) is attached to the screen, with means (4) for applying an electrical potential to the screen (2). Further apparatus comprises a tubular housing (11) of an electrically-insulated material with an open end, an electrode (12) with a pointed tip (14) mounted within the housing (11), a voltage source (13) connected to the electrode (12), and a ring (15) of an electrically-conductive material surrounding the open end of the housing (11).

Training artificial neural networks based on synaptic connectivity graphs

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a student neural network. In one aspect, there is provided a method comprising: processing a training input using the student neural network to generate an output for the training input; processing the student neural network output using a discriminative neural network to generate a discriminative score for the student neural network output, wherein the discriminative score characterizes a prediction for whether the network input was generated using: (i) the student neural network, or (ii) a brain emulation neural network; and adjusting current values of the student neural network parameters using gradients of an objective function that depends on the discriminative score for the student neural network output.

Glass container composition

A glass container and related methods of manufacturing. The glass container has a glass composition including soda-lime base glass materials, and an oxide of vanadium for good ultraviolet light blocking properties and an oxide of selenium to decolor the glass for good clarity and decolorization. The glass composition of the glass container also may include an oxide of sulfur.

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Headphone level protection circuit

A headphone level protection circuit provides hearing protection for the user of headphones (12) and has input terminals (10) connected to an audio signal source (20) and output terminals (11) for connection to the headphones (12), with a series resistance (1) between them. A first threshold circuit (9) responds to the input signal instantaneously exceeding a maximum level to provide a first control signal to an OR-gate (8). A second threshold circuit (7) responds to the input signal exceeding a second lower maximum level for a longer duration to provide a second control signal to the OR-gate. The second threshold circuit (7) receives the input signal after spectrum shaping, firstly in an «A» weighting circuit (3) and secondly in a circuit (4) which mimics the headphone response, followed by rectification (5) and averaging or integration (6) for a desired time period, this being effective over both half-cycles of the audio signal. A controlled electronic switch (2) constituted by one or more triacs or transistors is connected across the output terminals to reduce the signal applied to the output such as to provide foldback limiting. The whole circuit receives its power from the input signal without the need for an auxiliary power source. Thermistors may be included to reduce the power dissipation after triggering has occurred.

Apparatus for plasma ion trimming of frequency devices

A system for simultaneous frequency trimming of a plurality frequency devices such as oscillators, crystals and surface acoustic wave filters and resonators by removing intrinsic or previously deposited material through plasma ion bombardment is comprised of a plasma ion chamber, a magazine rack, a vacuum evacuator, a control console, a plasma power supply and a frequency evaluator. The system employs a shutter assembly and shutter control mechanism to individually regulate plasma ion bombardment of a plurality of frequency devices.

SfLEX GLASS CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

COMPOSIÇÃO DE CONTÊINER DE VIDRO. A presente invenção refere-se um contêiner de vidro e a métodos para fabricação relativos. O contêiner de vidro tem uma composição de vidro que inclui materiais de vidro baseados em cal sodada, e um óxido de vanádio para boas propriedades de bloqueio de luz ultravioleta e um óxido de selênio para descolorir o vidro para boa claridade e descoloração. A composição de vidro do contêiner de vidro pode também inclui um óxido de enxofre. GLASS CONTAINER COMPOSITION. The present invention relates to a glass container and relative manufacturing methods. The glass container has a glass composition that includes soda lime-based glass materials, and a vanadium oxide for good ultraviolet light blocking properties and a selenium oxide to discolor the glass for good clarity and discoloration. The glass composition of the glass container may also include a sulfur oxide.

Method of optimizing the interaction between a software application and a database server or other kind of remote data source

The invention is a method of optimizing the interaction between (i) a client, being an application such as database software, implemented on a computing device, and (ii) database server software implemented on a computing device. Query data is routed from the client to the database server software through an optimisation system implemented on a computing device and then response data provided by the database server software is routed to the optimisation system. The optimisation system analyses that (or later) query data and, based on that analysis, applies rules to response data provided by the database server software, in order to generate optimised response data to thereby speed up the interaction between the client and the database server software.

Polyamide spin-texture process

POLYAMIDE SPIN-TEXTURE PROCESS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A spin-texture process for producing polyamide yarns is described in which a freshly extruded yarn is passed between two pairs of rotating rolls and then collected. The second pair of rolls (draw rolls) is driven at a peripheral speed greater than that of the first pair of rolls (feed roll and its associated separator roll). The feed roll is maintained at a given temperature which is correlated with other processing conditions to impart a desired level of latent crimp to the yarn. Yarns prepared by the process have a potential bulk of between 10% and 50% and are particularly useful as carpet yarns.

Intuitive occluded object indicator

Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing indications of occluded objects. In some aspects a method includes the actions of determining a position of an observer whose view of an object is obstructed by a barrier; determining a position of the object relative to the observer; generating an indication of the position of the object based at least in part on the determined position of the observer; and displaying the indication of the position of the object on a display located between the observer and the barrier.

Insect attractant

PESTS FOR PESTS, INSECTS AND SIMILAR.

Multiple pointer ambiguity and occlusion resolution

Shave ice maker

Bottle

Method for controlling pests using magnetically polarizable metallic particles

There is disclosed a method of controlling pests which comprises exposing a surface of the pest to a particulate composition containing particles of an initially unmagnetized material, which is capable of becoming magnetically polarized when subjected to an electric or magnetic field, the said particles being associated with at least one pesticide or behaviour modifying chemical.

Pest control device comprising a degradable material incorporating a pest control material

A device (4), and associated method and apparatus, for controlling pests, comprising a degradable material, preferably in the form of a matrix (2), incorporating a pest control material (5).