MATERIALS FOR MOULDINGS AND SPLINTS ORTHOPEDIC

A NEW ANTIBIOTIC, MERSACIDIN, A PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND ITS USE AS DRUGS.

CONTROL DEVICE Of a SYSTEM HAS HALF-CLOSED ENERGY CYCLE

L'invention porte sur un système (10) qui comprend un dispositif de commande (56) configuré pour commander un système à cycle énergétique semi-fermé (12). Le dispositif de commande (56) est configuré pour recevoir au moins un signal parmi un premier signal indicatif d'une concentration en oxygène dans un premier flux de gaz (33, 34) traversant un compresseur primaire (20), un deuxième signal indicatif d'une puissance délivrée par le système à cycle énergétique semi-fermé (12), un troisième signal indicatif d'une température d'un deuxième flux de gaz (26, 30) traversant une turbine (16) et un quatrième signal indicatif d'un bilan de débit massique dans le système à cycle énergétique semi-fermé (12). Le dispositif de commande (56) est également configuré pour ajuster au moins un paramètre parmi le premier débit de gaz (33, 34) traversant le compresseur primaire (20), un débit de carburant fourni à une chambre de combustion (14), une fraction du premier débit de gaz (33, 34) extraite du compresseur ...

COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT INCLUDING A SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING CARBON DIOXIDE

ADJUSTMENT OF LATERAL DEVIATIONS OF A VOLUME.

Effective migration and upgrade of virtual machines in cloud environments

A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a system upgrade. Responsive to receiving selection of one or more virtual machines to upgrade with an upgrade package, the mechanism identifies a plurality of upgrade phases. The mechanism configures the plurality of upgrade phases and generates a pre-upgrade snapshot of each of the one or more virtual machines. The mechanism performs each upgrade phase in the plurality of upgrade phases to form an upgraded virtual machine and performs one or more upgrade validation tests on the upgraded virtual machine. Responsive to the one or more upgrade validation tests succeeding, the mechanism reverts back to the pre-upgrade snapshot.

POWERPLANT HAS CYCLE COMBINES INCLUDING A SYSTEM OF RECOVERY OF CARBON DIOXIDE

Une centrale électrique à cycle combiné (2) comporte une sortie de compresseur (22), ainsi qu'une section de turbine (28) reliée fonctionnellement à la section de compresseur (20). Une chambre de combustion (34, 35) comporte une extrémité de tête (37, 38) et une évacuation de chambre de combustion (40, 41). L'extrémité de tête (37, 38) est reliée de manière fluide à la sortie du compresseur (22) et l'évacuation de la chambre de combustion (40, 41) est reliée de manière fluide à une entrée de la turbine (29). Un système de récupération du dioxyde de carbone (70) est relié de manière fluide à une parmi la sortie du compresseur (22) et l'extrémité de tête (37, 38). Il est configuré et disposé de manière à extraire un premier fluide comprenant du dioxyde de carbone et un second fluide provenant d'un flux de fluide sensiblement exempt d'oxygène transmis depuis l'au moins une parmi la sortie du compresseur (22) et l'extrémité de tête (37, 38) de la chambre de combustion (34, 35).

STORAGE TANK TYPE FLUID HAVING A LEVEL SENSING DEVICE FOR FILLING SAID TANK

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ENERGY CYCLE SYSTEM USING SEMI-ENCLOSED

MATERIALS FOR MOULDINGS AND SPLINTS ORTHOPEDIC

THE TRIFUNCTIONAL CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX IN DRY GAS TURBINE

STORAGE TANK TYPE FLUID DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE TANK FILLING LEVEL

Réservoir (1) de stockage de fluide du type équipé d'un dispositif (2) de détection du niveau de remplissage dudit réservoir (1), ce dispositif (2) comprenant un circuit (3) électrique de détection de niveau équipé de deux électrodes (4, 5) à fonction d'interrupteur dudit circuit (3), lesdites électrodes (4, 5) comprenant chacune une broche (41, 51) électriquement conductrice s'étendant depuis le fond en direction du sommet du réservoir (1), la broche (41) de l'une des électrodes, dite première électrode (4), étant revêtue sur une partie de sa longueur d'une enveloppe (42) diélectrique, la zone (6) de transition entre enveloppe (42) diélectrique et broche (41) de ladite première électrode (4) matérialisant le niveau de remplissage du réservoir (1) en fluide électriquement conducteur au dessous duquel, le circuit (3) de détection de niveau est à l'état ouvert et, au-dessus duquel, le circuit (3) de détection de niveau est à l'état fermé. Les broches (41, 51) desdites électrodes (4, 5) sont ...

CATALYTIC REDUCTION TRIFONCTIONNELLE DRY OF Nox Of a GAS TURBINE

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for testing mobile device applications

Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for facilitating optimization of mobile application testing. In one embodiment, a mobile application testing system (MATS) allows simultaneous communication to a plurality of devices regardless of device type and operating system. Accordingly, the MATS performs mobile testing without “jail-breaking” or removing various components of the user device. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the MATS enables users to securely test mobile applications by supporting data routing behind a security firewall utilizing a transition of communications protocols. Further, various protocols provide a data tunnel allowing multiple concurrent testing sessions for multiple users via an authentication scheme. Additionally, concurrent testing sessions may include single app testing on multiple devices or a plurality of apps testing on a plurality of devices.

Solar Powered Spraying Assembly

A solar powered spraying assembly for spraying a rodent repellent over an area includes a spraying unit that may contain a fluid. Thus, the spraying unit may spray the fluid over a selected area. A support is provided and the support may engage a support surface. The spraying unit is removably coupled to the support. Thus, the support may support the spraying unit above the support surface. 1. A solar powered spraying assembly comprising:a spraying unit being configured to contain a fluid thereby facilitating said spraying unit to spray the fluid over a selected area; anda support being configured to engage a support surface, said spraying unit being removably coupled to said support wherein said support is configured to support said spraying unit above the support surface.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said spraying unit comprises a cylinder having a top end claim 1 , a bottom end and an outer wall extending between said top end and said bottom end claim 1 , said top end being open claim 1 , said cylinder being substantially hollow wherein said cylinder is configured to contain the fluid claim 1 , said outer wall having an outer surface and an inner surface.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a cap having a top wall and a peripheral wall extending downwardly from said top wall claim 1 , said peripheral wall being curved such that said cap has a cylindrical shape claim 1 , said peripheral wall having an exterior surface claim 1 , said top wall having a top surface.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein said exterior surface has a first portion and a distal portion with respect to said top wall claim 3 , said distal portion being inset with respect to said first portion claim 3 , said distal portion having a lip extending outwardly therefrom claim 3 , said lip being continuous such that said lip extends around an entire circumference of said distal portion.5. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said spraying unit ...

Multi valve anti-reflux prosthesis

A prosthesis and a method of controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a first valve and a second valve operably connected to the body. The first valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to the proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the first valve. The first valve is closed in the absence of a second and third pressure that are greater than a first pressure. The second valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to a proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the second valve, the distal end of the first valve extending distal to the distal end of the second valve.

A CORROSION INCHIBITOR FOR ALKANOLAMINE SYSTEMS FOR TREATING GASSES

Reduced wire profile stent

Methods and apparatuses of stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. Some embodiments include reducing the profile of a portion of the stent using a wire profile reduction electropolishing bath and/or other wire profile reduction means.

MACHINE LEARNING FEATURE ENGINEERING

Machine learning feature engineering systems and methods comprise an event ingestion module that receives event data associated with entities. The ingestion module determines which entities are associated with events of the event data. The ingestion module stores the events, grouped by associated entity, in a related event store. A user defines features associated with the entities via an API and/or a feature studio. A feature computation layer determines values for the features based on the grouped events stored to the related event store. The feature computation layer stores the computed feature values and timestamps to a feature store. When new data is received, the feature computation layer computes one or more of the feature values for different times based on the timestamps. Feature vectors are generated using the computed feature values and output to the user via the API and/or feature studio.

AXIAL LOCK AND RELEASE STENT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to stents and methods of delivering and deploying the same. The stents include fasteners about their periphery and when the stent is radially compressed, the fasteners come into alignment such that a device may be placed through openings in the fasteners to hold the stent in the radially compressed configuration. When the device is removed from the openings, the stent may expand. 1. A self-expanding stent comprising a proximal portion , a mid-section , and a distal portion , wherein one or more of the proximal portion , mid-section , and distal portion comprises a plurality of fasteners , the plurality of fasteners being disposed about a periphery of the stent and woven through one or more open cells of the stent , wherein each fastener of the plurality of fasteners comprises an opening and a rod is disposed through the opening of each fastener , thereby holding the stent in a radially compressed configuration.2. The stent of claim 1 , wherein when the stent is in a radially compressed configuration claim 1 , the openings of each fastener align or become concentric in a lumen of the stent.3. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the rod comprises a plurality of release pins attached by sutures to a distal rod portion claim 1 , wherein each release pin of the plurality of release pins is disposed through the openings of two or more of the fasteners.4. The stent of claim 3 , wherein a length of at least one suture is longer than a length of the other sutures.5. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal portion comprises a proximal plurality of fasteners claim 1 , the distal portion comprises a distal plurality of fasteners claim 1 , and the mid-section comprises a mid-plurality of fasteners.6. The stent of claim 5 , wherein each fastener comprises an opening and when the stent is in a radially compressed configuration claim 5 , the openings of each fastener of the proximal plurality are in alignment claim 5 , the openings of each fastener of ...

Stent Anti-Migration Mechanism

A prosthesis and a method for implantation of the prosthesis into a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, an outer surface and a lumen extending therethrough defining an inner surface. The outer surface includes a first plurality of protrusions, the first plurality of protrusions are adapted to increase the friction force between the prosthesis and the bodily lumen, the first plurality of protrusions forming a first pattern on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body.

Delivery device

A delivery device for deploying an expandable prosthesis and method of use thereof are described. The delivery device includes an outer sheath that is capable of retracting in a proximal direction and resheathing over the prosthesis in a distal direction. The device includes a drive pulley that can engage gears to retract or resheath the outer catheter in relation to the prosthesis. In some embodiments, the delivery device may include a reinforced outer sheath disposed over an inner elongate member, the reinforced outer sheath comprising a proximal section reinforced with a braid, a distal section reinforced with a coil and an overlapping section extending between the proximal section and the distal section. Additionally or alternatively, the delivery device may include a stabilizing element for releasably holding the stent to the inner catheter.

Atraumatic stent crowns

Methods and apparatuses of atraumatic stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. The stents of the invention have crowns with crown tips having apexes made of a radial force reducing material. The apexes are soft and flexible and reduce the radial force at the crown relative to the stent body allowing the crowns to collapse with greater ease compared to the central portion of the stent.

COORDINATED FEATURE ENGINEERING SYSTEM

A system for federated learning comprises a first computing node comprising a first database configured to store data indicative of events associated with a particular subset of a plurality of entities. The first computing node may be configured at least to receive a second set of machine learning features from a second computing node comprising machine learning features generated by data indicative of events associated with a different particular subset of a plurality of entities stored by the second computing node. The first computing node may be configured to generate a first set of machine learning features using the data indicative of events stored in the first database combined with the second set of machine learning features. The first computing node may be configured to cause a machine learning model associated with the first computing node to be trained with the first set of machine learning features.

User interface for machine learning feature engineering studio

A machine learning feature studio comprises a user interface configured to allow a user to define features associated with an entity. The features are calculated using historical or real-time data stored in an event store and associated with the entity. Visualizations and values of the calculated feature are displayed in the user interface and the user may interact with the features, such as to edit and compare them. The user commits the features to the project associated with a machine learning model and selects to export the project. Feature vectors may are calculated using the committed features and are exported to a production environment.

Anti-Aspiration Valve

A prosthesis and a method for making a prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough and further includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a distal end including a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in a closed configuration. The distal end of the valve is formed such that the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen contact each other and the distal end is configured to open in response to a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure. 1. A prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the prosthesis comprising:a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough;a valve operably connected to the body, the valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, the valve lumen operably connected to the body lumen, the valve controlling flow through the prosthesis in a first direction and a second direction so that flow through the valve occurs in the first direction and the second direction; the valve having a substantially U-shaped radial cross-section at a distal end of the valve in a closed configuration, the distal end of the valve being a distal most portion of the valve in the closed configuration, the distal end of the valve comprising a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in the closed configuration; andwherein the distal end of the valve is openable so that the first portion of the surface of the valve lumen and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen are spaced apart in response to an antegrade pressure and in response to a retrograde pressure that is greater than the antegrade pressure.2. The prosthesis of ...

Implantable medical device having a sleeve

Implantable medical devices are described. For example, various implantable medical devices having a sleeve with differential wall thicknesses are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a frame and a sleeve that has a first configuration where the sleeve is in an extended position and a second configuration where the sleeve is in an inverted position.

User interface for machine learning feature engineering studio

A machine learning feature studio comprises a user interface configured to allow a user to define features associated with an entity. The features are calculated using historical or real-time data stored in an event store and associated with the entity. Visualizations and values of the calculated feature are displayed in the user interface and the user may interact with the features, such as to edit and compare them. The user commits the features to the project associated with a machine learning model and selects to export the project. Feature vectors may are calculated using the committed features and are exported to a production environment.

Anti-aspiration valve

A prosthesis and a method for making a prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough and further includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a distal end including a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in a closed configuration. The distal end of the valve is formed such that the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen contact each other and the distal end is configured to open in response to a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure.

Anti-Aspiration Prosthesis

A prosthesis and a method of manufacturing the prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, where the valve lumen is connected to the body lumen. The valve is configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure. The valve includes a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration. 1. A method of manufacturing a prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the method comprising:forming an inner layer of a valve, the valve having a lumen therethrough, a proximal portion and a distal portion;positioning a material portion on the inner layer of the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone; andcoating the material portion and the inner layer to form an outer layer of the valve.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising curing the inner layer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heat setting the material portion.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising heat setting the material portion in a different shape than the inner layer of the valve so that the material portion forces the valve into a configuration controlled by the material portion.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming the inner layer of the valve by dipping a mandril in a solution.6. The method of claim 5 , comprising dipping the mandril in a solution comprising a silicone or a polyurethane polymer dispersion.7. The method of ...

Event-based feature engineering

A method for generating machine learning training examples using data indicative of events associated with a plurality of entities. The method comprises receiving an indication of one or more selected entities of the plurality of entities, receiving information indicative of selecting one or more prediction times associated with each of the one or more selected entities, and receiving information indicative of selecting one or more label times associated with each of the one or more selected entities. Each of the one or more label times corresponds to at least one of the one or more prediction times, and the one or more label times occur after the corresponding one or more prediction times. Data associated with the one or more prediction times and the one or more label times is extracted from the data indicative of events associated with the plurality of entities. Training examples for use with a machine learning algorithm are generating using the data associated with the one or more prediction ...

FEATURE ENGINEERING SYSTEM

A system for generating machine learning feature vectors or examples is disclosed herein. The system comprises at least one database configured to store data indicative of events associated with a plurality of entities, an application programming interface (API) server configured to receive a user query from at least one user device, and at least one computing node in communication with the API server and the at least one database. The at least one computing node is configured at least to receive, from the API server and at a first time, a first indication of the user query. The at least one computing node is configured to generate, based at least on the data indicative of events and the first indication of the user query, results associated with the user query, wherein the results comprise one or more feature vectors or examples for use with a machine learning algorithm. The at least one computing node is configured to cause storage of data indicative of the results in the at least one ...

USER INTERFACE FOR MACHINE LEARNING FEATURE ENGINEERING STUDIO

A machine learning feature studio comprises a user interface configured to allow a user to define features associated with an entity. The features are calculated using historical or real-time data stored in an event store and associated with the entity. Visualizations and values of the calculated feature are displayed in the user interface and the user may interact with the features, such as to edit and compare them. The user commits the features to the project associated with a machine learning model and selects to export the project. Feature vectors may are calculated using the committed features and are exported to a production environment.

Machine learning feature engineering

Machine learning feature engineering systems and methods comprise an event ingestion module that receives event data associated with entities. The ingestion module determines which entities are associated with events of the event data. The ingestion module stores the events, grouped by associated entity, in a related event store. A user defines features associated with the entities via an API and/or a feature studio. A feature computation layer determines values for the features based on the grouped events stored to the related event store. The feature computation layer stores the computed feature values and timestamps to a feature store. When new data is received, the feature computation layer computes one or more of the feature values for different times based on the timestamps. Feature vectors are generated using the computed feature values and output to the user via the API and/or feature studio.

Kinetic-based tool for biometric identification, verification, validation and profiling

A method for identifying an animal or human, including the steps of collecting and retaining an archive data set of measurements of two or more kinetic stylometrics of a first individual animal or human; collecting and retaining a test data set of measurements of the same two or more kinetic stylometrics of a test individual; and comparing archive and test data sets to determine similarity therefore, wherein similarity within any appropriate confidence interval confirms that the test individual and the first individual are the same. Using similar methods, social or other groups maybe kinetically stylometrically profiled for subsequent individual testing.

Hydroformed splice for insulated conductors

A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling an end portion of a core of a first insulated conductor to an end portion of a core of a second insulated conductor. At least a part of the end portions of the cores are at least partially exposed. Electrically insulating material is placed over the exposed portions of the cores. An inner sleeve is placed over end portions of the two insulated conductors to be coupled. An outer sleeve is placed over the inner sleeve. There is an open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are coupled to jackets of the insulated conductors. A pressurized fluid is provided into the open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve to compress the inner sleeve into the electrically insulating material and compact the electrically insulating material.

Method, Apparatus and Article-of-Manufacture For Managing and Supporting Initial Public Offerings and Other Financial Issues

The present invention relates generally to the field of computer-assisted business methods, and to system and articles-of-manufacture for implementing such methods. More particularly, the invention relates to computer-based methods, apparatus and articles-of-manufacture for supporting the coordination, communication, record-keeping, accounting, security and scheduling needs for the syndicate associated with an initial public offering (“IPO”) or other new financial issue. While the invention is exemplified and discussed herein with reference to IPO's, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is equally applicable to other types of securities and debt instruments, such as preferred stock, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, etc. 1. A computer-implemented method for marketing a financial issue , the method comprising:receiving, via an electronic communication link, information concerning a deal event, the deal event scheduled for a first date and associated with the marketing of the financial issue;receiving, via the electronic communication link, information concerning a non-deal event, the non-deal event scheduled for a second date and not associated with the marketing of the financial issue; andfacilitating, by a programmable device, the information concerning the deal event and the information concerning the non-deal event to be displayed with their respective dates in a calendar format.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the non-deal event is part of a non-deal roadshow.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the non-deal event is part of an issuer non-deal roadshow.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the deal event is part of a roadshow.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein during the deal event claim 1 , an issuer markets the financial issue to potential investors.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic communication link includes at ...

Handle Control System for a Stent Delivery System

A control system for controlling movement of a medical device delivery system, a stent delivery system and a method for controlling movement of a medical device delivery system are provided. The control system includes a rotatable gear operably connected to a first movable member and a second movable member movable by the rotatable gear. The first movable member is operably connected to the first shaft and the second movable member operably connected to the second shaft. The first movable member moves the first shaft and the second movable member moves the second shaft to change a position of the first shaft relative to the second shaft and to change a configuration of a medical device operably connected to the first shaft and the second shaft. 1. A control system for controlling movement of a medical device delivery system having a first shaft and a second shaft , the first shaft movable relative to the second shaft , the first shaft and the second shaft connected to a medical device , the medical device having a first configuration and a second configuration , the control system comprising:a rotatable gear, the rotatable gear comprising a plurality of protrusions;a first movable member operably connected to the gear and the first shaft; anda second movable member operably connected to the gear and the second shaft;wherein rotation of the rotatable gear moves the first movable member relative to the second movable member to change a position of the first shaft relative to the second shaft and to change the medical device from the first configuration to the second configuration.2. The control system of claim 1 , comprising a belt having a plurality of openings operably connected to the plurality of protrusions so that the belt is movable by the rotatable gear claim 1 , the first and second movable members operably connected to the belt.3. The control system of claim 2 , wherein the first movable member and the second movable member are operably connected to the belt ...

ROTARY AND LINEAR HANDLE MECHANISM FOR CONSTRAINED STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM

A stent delivery system and a method for implanting a stent are provided. The system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent-receiving portion on the distal shaft portion. The system also includes a stent positioned at the stent-receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a constrained configuration and an expanded configuration. Proximal and distal constraining members releasably connected to the stent and having a first position and a second position are also included. The proximal and distal constraining members cooperatively apply longitudinal tensile force to at least a portion of the stent with the proximal and distal constraining members each in the first position. A drive system configured to simultaneously move the proximal and distal constraining members is provided, including a threaded drive shaft in mechanical communication with a rotatable handle. 1. A stent delivery system comprising:an elongate outer tubular shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a stent attachment portion on the distal portion of the outer shaft, said stent attachment portion configured for attachment to a proximal stent end;an elongate inner shaft extending longitudinally, coaxially, slidably through the outer elongate tubular shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the shaft, said stent receiving portion configured for attachment to a distal stent end;a housing configured to house a stent-deployment mechanism; and a rotatable handle configured to be rotatable relative to the housing;', 'a drive member having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, the drive member being disposed in mechanical communication with the rotatable handle and configured to be rotated about its longitudinal axis by said mechanical communication upon an actuation of the rotatable handle;', 'a ...

Method and Composition for Improved Temporary Wet Strength

A new process to make high solids polymer backbone with low molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution has been developed by a continuous polymerization processes under refluxing conditions. In this process, a mixture of acrylamide monomer, chain transfer agent and initiator is simultaneously and continuously added to the heel of aqueous solution under refluxing conditions. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:mixing at least one acrylamide, at least one co-monomer and at least one chain transfer agent in an aqueous solution;copolymerizing the aqueous mixture of the acrylamide, the co-monomer and the chain transfer agent with the addition of an initiator whereby a copolymer is made;reacting the copolymer with a cellulose reactive agent in an aqueous solution wherein the concentration of the copolymer is about 0.1 to about 19% by weight based on the total weight of solution whereby a cellulose reactive copolymer is made; andcontacting a paper stock during a papermaking process with the cellulose reactive copolymer whereby a paper product with highly efficient temporary wet strength is produced.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the mixing further comprises addition of components by method selected from step-wise addition claim 22 , batch-wise additions claim 22 , continuous addition or combinations thereof.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the copolymer has a molecular weight of from about 500 to about 6000 daltons.25. The method of claim 22 , wherein the acrylamide component is from about 10 to about 99% by weight of the copolymer.26. The method of claim 22 , wherein the chain transfer agent is from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of the copolymer.27. The method of claim 22 , further comprising a multifunctional cross-linking comonomer wherein the multifunctional cross-linking co-monomer is from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the copolymer.28. The method of claim 22 , wherein the initiator is from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight of the ...

Water Shorts

An article of apparel, which may be a pair of water shorts, may include a stretch woven textile. More particularly, a pelvic region and a pair of leg regions may include the stretch woven textile element. A waistband region may also include the stretch woven textile elements, or may be formed from a variety of other material elements. In order to limit stretch in the waistband region, a variety of waistband elements may be utilized. For example, the waistband elements may be (a) a layered structure with a textile layer and a polymer layer, (b) a layered structure joined with stitching, (c) a layered structure joined with bonds, (d) a layered structure formed from a folded material element. In order to limit stretch in the waistband region, a tensile component may be utilized.

Stent with Inwardly-Directed Protrusion

Stents with inwardly-directed protrusions are described. An exemplary stent has a main body having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The main body defines a lumen extending from the first end to the second end. A protrusion is disposed on and extends inward from the inner surface of the main body. The protrusion extends along a path on the inner surface and has a pitch and a depth. 1. A stent , comprising:a main body having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, an outer surface, an inner surface, and defining a lumen extending from the first end to the second end; anda protrusion disposed on and extending inward from the inner surface relative to the longitudinal axis along a helical path on the inner surface.2. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the helical path has an axial length and a constant pitch along the axial length.3. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the helical path has an axial length and a varying pitch along the axial length.4. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has a free edge disposed in the lumen of the main body and a depth extending from the free edge to inner surface of the main body; andwherein the depth is constant over the length of the protrusion.5. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has a free edge disposed in the lumen of the main body and a depth extending from the free edge to inner surface of the main body; andwherein the depth varies over the length of the protrusion.6. The stent of claim 5 , wherein the protrusion has a first depth at a first end claim 5 , a second depth at a second end claim 5 , and a third depth at a point between the first and second ends; andwherein the first depth is approximately equal to the second depth and the third depth is less than each of the first depth and the second depth.7. The stent of claim 5 , wherein the protrusion has a first depth at a first end claim 5 , a second depth at a second end claim 5 , and a third depth at ...

BIODEGRADABLE STENTS HAVING ONE OR MORE COVERINGS

The present embodiments provide a medical device comprising a stent framework having proximal and distal regions and a lumen extending therebetween, and which comprises a biodegradable material. A first covering is coupled to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stent framework. When the stent framework is in an expanded deployed configuration, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed adjacent to a target site and fluid flows through the lumen of the stent framework. Further, the stent framework comprises a material that biodegrades a predetermined time after the first covering achieves at least partial remodeling at the target site. In various embodiments, one or more second coverings may be disposed adjacent to the first covering and comprise a material that biodegrades before the stent framework biodegrades. 1. A medical device , comprising:a stent framework having proximal and distal regions and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein the stent framework comprises a biodegradable material; anda first covering coupled to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stent framework,wherein, when the stent framework is in an expanded deployed configuration, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed adjacent to a target site and fluid flows through the lumen of the stent framework, andwherein the stent framework comprises a material that biodegrades a predetermined time after the first covering achieves at least partial remodeling at the target site.2. The medical device of further comprising at least one second covering coupled to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stent framework and disposed adjacent to the first covering.3. The medical device of comprising proximal and distal second coverings coupled to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stent framework claim 2 , wherein the proximal second covering is disposed proximal to the first covering and the distal second covering is disposed distal to the first ...

REDUCED WIRE PROFILE STENT

Methods and apparatuses of stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. Some embodiments include reducing the profile of a portion of the stent using a wire profile reduction electropolishing bath and/or other wire profile reduction means. 1. A stent comprising:a wire configured into a tubular body comprising a proximal tube portion, a distal tube portion, a central tube portion disposed between the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion;wherein the wire comprises a first profile and a second profile, wherein the second profile is different from the first profile.2. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the second profile is about 10% to about 75% smaller than the first profile.3. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the wire further comprises a third profile claim 1 , wherein the third profile is less than each of the first profile and the second profile.4. The stent of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal tube portion or distal tube portion comprises the second profile.5. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal tube portion comprises the second profile and the distal tube portion comprises the second profile.6. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal tube portion comprises the first profile and the second profile claim 1 , wherein the distal tube portion comprises the first profile and the second profile claim 1 , and wherein the central tube portion comprises a third profile larger than each of the first profile and the second profile.7. The stent of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal tube portion or distal tube portion comprises a flange.8. A method of manufacturing a reduced wire profile stent comprising:bathing a first portion of a wire stent in a first wire profile reduction solution; andapplying a first electropolishing voltage to the first wire profile reduction solution bath to reduce the profile of the first portion of ...

Anti-Aspiration Valve

A prosthesis and a method for making a prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough and further includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a distal end including a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in a closed configuration. The distal end of the valve is formed such that the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen contact each other and the distal end is configured to open in response to a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure. 1. A prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the prosthesis comprising:a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough;a valve operably connected to the body, the valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, the valve lumen operably connected to the body lumen, the valve having a distal end comprising a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in a closed configuration;wherein the distal end of the valve is formed to have the closed configuration such that the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen contact each other; andwherein the distal end is configured to open in response to a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and the second portion form the seal.3. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the valve comprises an attachment portion to retrofit the valve into the body that has been placed in a patient's lumen.4. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the valve is formed on a mold.5. The prosthesis of wherein the valve comprises a tapered distal end.6. The prosthesis of claim 1 , ...

Anti-Aspiration Prosthesis

A prosthesis and a method of manufacturing the prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, where the valve lumen is connected to the body lumen. The valve is configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure. The valve includes a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration. 1. A prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the prosthesis comprising:a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough; anda valve operably connected to the body, the valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, the valve lumen connected to the body lumen; the valve being configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure, the valve comprising a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material portion comprises at least one material that is different from a valve material.3. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material portion comprises nitinol.4. The prosthesis of claim 3 , wherein the nitinol is heat set.5. The prosthesis of ...

Implantable Medical Device Having a Sleeve

Implantable medical devices are described. For example, various implantable medical devices having a sleeve with differential wall thicknesses are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a frame and a sleeve that has a first configuration where the sleeve is in an extended position and a second configuration where the sleeve is in an inverted position. 1. An implantable medical device , comprising:an expandable frame having a first frame end and a second frame end and defining a frame lumen extending from the first frame end to the second frame end;a sleeve attached to the frame, the sleeve having a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an inner surface, an outer surface, a first portion, a second portion, a circumferential length, an axial length extending from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end, and defining a sleeve lumen extending between the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end, the first portion extending along a portion of the circumferential length and a portion of the axial length from the first sleeve end towards the second sleeve end, the first portion having a first wall thickness extending between the inner surface and the outer surface, the second portion extending along a portion of the circumferential length and a portion of the axial length from the second sleeve end towards the first sleeve end, the second portion having a second wall thickness extending between the inner surface and the outer surface, the first wall thickness being greater than the second wall thickness; andwherein the sleeve is adapted to invert between an extended position in which the second sleeve end and a part of the first portion is disposed outside of the frame lumen and an inverted position in which the second sleeve end and the part of the first portion is disposed within the frame lumen.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion extends along the entire axial length.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion ...

Two-Way Valve

A medical device and a method for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The medical device includes a valve device positioned within the bodily lumen. The valve device includes a movable member movable within the bodily lumen and a magnetic portion operably connected to the movable member to facilitate positioning the movable member in a first configuration. The magnetic portion has a magnetic attraction to another magnetic portion or a portion of the valve device having a charge opposite a charge of the magnetic portion. The valve device is movable from the first configuration substantially closing the bodily lumen in the presence of a first pressure within the bodily lumen to a second configuration in response to a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure. The valve device is open in the second configuration and the movable member is normally positioned in the first configuration. 1. A medical device for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the medical device comprising: a movable member sized and shaped to substantially close the bodily lumen in a first configuration, the movable member movable from the first configuration in the presence of a first pressure within the bodily lumen to a second configuration in response to a second pressure within the bodily lumen that is greater than the first pressure, wherein the valve device is open in the second configuration for flow therethrough, the movable member normally being positioned in the first configuration; and', 'a magnetic portion operably connected to the movable member to facilitate positioning the movable member in the first configuration, the magnetic portion having a magnetic attraction to another magnetic portion or a portion of the valve device having a charge opposite a charge of the magnetic portion., 'a valve device positioned within the bodily lumen to control the flow through the lumen, the valve device comprising2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

AXIAL LOCK AND RELEASE STENT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to stents and methods of delivering and deploying the same. The stents include fasteners about their periphery and when the stent is radially compressed, the fasteners come into alignment such that a device may be placed through openings in the fasteners to hold the stent in the radially compressed configuration. When the device is removed from the openings, the stent may expand. 1. A self-expanding stent comprising a proximal portion , a mid-section , and a distal portion , wherein one or more of the proximal portion , mid-section , and distal portion comprises a plurality of fasteners , the plurality of fasteners being disposed about a periphery of the stent and woven through one or more open cells of the stent , wherein each fastener of the plurality of fasteners comprises an opening , wherein a rod comprises a plurality of release pins attached by sutures to a distal rod portion , wherein each release pin of the plurality of release pins is disposed through the openings of two or more of the fasteners , thereby holding the stent in a radially compressed configuration.2. The stent of claim 1 , wherein when the stent is in a radially compressed configuration claim 1 , the openings of each fastener align or become concentric in a lumen of the stent.3. The stent of claim 1 , wherein a length of at least one suture is longer than a length of the other sutures.4. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal portion comprises a proximal plurality of fasteners claim 1 , the distal portion comprises a distal plurality of fasteners claim 1 , and the mid-section comprises a mid-plurality of fasteners.5. The stent of claim 4 , wherein each fastener comprises an opening and when the stent is in a radially compressed configuration claim 4 , the openings of each fastener of the proximal plurality are in alignment claim 4 , the openings of each fastener of the mid-plurality are in alignment claim 4 , and the openings of each fastener of the distal ...

Insecticidal proteins from plants and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

TUMBLER CELL FOR MINERAL RECOVERY USING ENGINEERED MEDIA

Apparatus uses engineered collection media to recover mineral particles in a slurry. The apparatus has a tumbler cell and a rotation device to rotate the tumbler cell. The tumbler cell has a container to hold a mixture of the engineered media and the slurry containing the mineral particles. The container is turned such that at least part of the mixture in the upper part of the container is caused to interact with at least part of the mixture in the lower part of the container. As such, the contact between the engineered media and the mineral particles is enhanced. The surfaces of the engineered media are functionalized with a chemical having molecules to attract the mineral particles to the surfaces so as to form mineral laden media. After the mineral laden media are discharged from the tumbler cell, the mineral particles can be separated from the engineered media by stripping. 1. Apparatus comprising:a container configured to hold a mixture comprising engineered collection media and a slurry containing mineral particles; anda movement mechanism configured to turn the container such that at least part of the mixture in an upper part of the container is caused to interact with at least part of the mixture in a lower part of container so as to enhance a contact between the engineered collection media and the mineral particles in the slurry, wherein the engineered collection media comprise collection surfaces functionalized with a chemical having molecules to attract the mineral particles to the collection surfaces so as to form mineral laden media in the mixture in said contact.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the movement mechanism is configured to rotate the container along a horizontal axis.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a first input configured to receive the engineered collection media and a second input configured to receive the slurry.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the container further ...

Roofing Sample Display

A roofing sample display having a plurality of panels or sections that fold over one another. The roofing sample display has a top primary panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side of the panel, a bottom primary panel having a plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to an inner side with a rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive and printed matter on an outer side, a secondary internal panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side, and two thin end panels to accommodate the thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples and thereby allow the roofing sample board to fold neatly. 1. A roofing sample display comprising a plurality of connected panels that fold over one another , wherein the plurality of panels comprise:a top primary panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side;a bottom primary panel having a plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to an inner side with a hot-melt rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive and printed matter on an outer side;a secondary internal panel having printed matter on both an inner and an outer side; anda first end panel connecting said top primary panel to said bottom primary panel; anda second end panel connecting said bottom primary panel to said secondary internal panel;wherein second end panel accommodates a thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to the bottom primary panel and thereby allows the secondary internal panel to fold over and the bottom primary panel; andwherein the first end panel accommodates said thickness of the plurality of layers of shingle samples attached to the bottom primary panel and a thickness of the secondary internal panel and thereby allows the top primary panel to fold over said secondary internal panel and substantially parallel to the bottom primary panel.2. A roofing sample display according to wherein said hot-melt rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive has a specific gravity between 0.95-1.05 ...

Authorship Technologies

Novel distractorless authorship verification technology optionally combines with novel algorithms to solve authorship attribution as to an open set of candidates—such as without limitation by analyzing the voting of “mixture of experts” and outputting the result to a user using the following: if z (z=p−p√ p+p−(p−p)/n) is larger than a first predetermined threshold then author j cannot be the correct author; or if z (z=p−p√ p+p−(p−p)/n) is smaller than a second predetermined threshold then author i cannot be the correct author; or if no author garners significantly more votes than all other contenders then none of the named authors is the author of a document in question—in a number of novel applications. Personality profiling and authorship attribution may also be used to verify user identity to a computer. 1. A method for verifying authorship , consisting essentially of computer-driven comparison of stylometrics in a first writing for which authorship verification is desired to stylometrics in at least one known authored material attributable to an author candidate for whom verification or negation of authorship of said first writing is desired , wherein no writings authored by any individual other than the author candidate are analyzed.2. A system for authorship attribution analysis , comprising a computer-based algorithm-containing system with output to a user , further comprising (1) at least two , preferably at least ten , more preferably at least 30 and most preferably at least 100 or more separate automated authorship attribution software-containing systems to analyze both a text in question and a plurality of texts comprising a distractor set of texts known to have been authored by a pool of potential authors considered as an open set; and (2) a compiler for votes according to the at least two , preferably at least ten , more preferably at least 30 and most preferably at least 100 or more separate automated authorship attribution systems to quantify votes ...

Authorship Technologies

Novel distractorless authorship verification technology optionally combines with novel algorithms to solve authorship attribution as to an open set of candidates—such as without limitation by analyzing the voting of “mixture of experts” and outputting the result to a user using the following: if z (z=p−p√p+p−(p−p)/n) is larger than a first predetermined threshold then author j cannot be the correct author; or if z (z=p−p√p+p−(p−p)/n) is smaller than a second predetermined threshold then author i cannot be the correct author; or if no author garners significantly more votes than all other contenders then none of the named authors is the author of a document in question—in a number of novel applications. Personality profiling and authorship attribution may also be used to verify user identity to a computer. 1. A method for verifying authorship , consisting essentially of computer-driven comparison of stylometrics in a first writing for which authorship verification is desired to stylometrics in at least one known authored material attributable to an author candidate for whom verification or negation of authorship of said first writing is desired , wherein no writings authored by any individual other than the author candidate are analyzed.2. A system for authorship attribution analysis , comprising a computer-based algorithm-containing system with output to a user , further comprising (1) at least two or more separate automated authorship attribution software-containing systems to analyze both a text in question and a plurality of texts comprising a distractor set of texts known to have been authored by a pool of potential authors considered as an open set; and (2) a compiler for votes according to the at least two , preferably at least ten , more preferably at least 30 and most preferably at least 100 or more separate automated authorship attribution systems to quantify votes for each potential author in the open set; with determination of the author identity ...

Rifle Barrel Vibration Dampener and Method of Use

The disclosure of the present invention relates to a rifle barrel vibration dampener or to a vibration dampener sleeve configured to be fit over a portion of a rifle barrel in order to control the harmonic frequency vibration amplitude within the barrel, improving shot group accuracy; while additionally, improving the appearance of the rifle and protecting the outside surface of the rifle barrel. 1. A rifle barrel vibration dampener comprising; a length,', 'an inside diameter with an inside surface,', 'an outside diameter with an outside surface,', 'wherein, the wall thickness is thin, measuring less than one tenth of the outside diameter,', 'a wall thickness,'}], 'the sleeve having;'}, 'a elastomeric sleeve,'} the rifle barrel having an outside diameter, and,', 'the rifle barrel having a length., 'the sleeve configured to form a compression fit over a portion of a rifle barrel,'}2. The vibration dampener of claim 1 , wherein the length of the sleeve is substantially the same length as the rifle barrel.3. The vibration dampener of claim 1 , wherein the length of the sleeve covers at least one quarter of the length of the rifle barrel and up to three-quarters of the of the length of the rifle barrel.4. The vibration dampener of claim 1 , wherein the length of the sleeve is one third of the length of the rifle barrel.5. The vibration dampener of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is formed using one of claim 1 , neoprene claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , and rubber.6. The vibration dampener of claim 5 , wherein the inside diameter of the sleeve is smaller than the outside diameter of the rifle barrel.7. The vibration dampener of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is formed using one of polypropylene and polyethylene.8. The vibration dampener of claim 7 , wherein the inside diameter of the sleeve is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the rifle barrel and the sleeve requiring heat to fit over the outside diameter of the rifle barrel.9. The vibration dampener of claim 7 , ...

INSTRUMENT HANGER

An apparatus for hanging an instrument includes a wall plate, an axial arm, and a yoke. The wall plate is configured to secure the apparatus to a wall or other suitable surface. The axial arm extends axially between the wall plate and the yoke. The yoke is configured to receive at least a portion of an instrument. The apparatus also includes a humidistat disposed on a surface of the wall plate opposite the wall or other suitable surface. The humidistat is configured to display a relative humidity value corresponding to an amount of water vapor in the atmosphere proximate the instrument. 1. An apparatus for hanging an instrument , the apparatus comprising:a wall mount adapted to secure the apparatus to mountable surface;a yoke adapted engage a bore extending through the wall mount, the yoke being adapted to receive at least a portion of an instrument;an axial arm that extends from the yoke and is configured to secure the yoke to the wall mount;at least one sensor disposed on the wall mount configured to measure at least one characteristic; anda tuning mechanism configured to measure at least one frequency and to output, to a display, an indication of the at least one measured frequency.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to:receive at least one measurement indicating the at least one characteristic from the at least one sensor;generate at least one indication based on the at least one measurement; anddisplay, at a digital display disposed on a surface of the wall mount opposite the mountable surface.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising at least one light component claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to selectively control illumination of a light component based on the at least one measurement.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the light component is disposed on the surface of the wall mount opposite the mountable surface.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the light component is disposed on the ...

STENT DELIVERY DEVICE

A delivery assembly and methods for accurately positioning a stent within a body lumen are disclosed. The delivery assembly comprises a stent releasably attached to the distal end of an inner catheter. A handle at the proximal end of the assembly is operatively connected to the proximal end of an outer catheter and is configured for imparting axial movement to the outer catheter. A sheath is fixed to the handle or inner catheter and disposed about at least a portion of the outer catheter. The sheath comprises indicia visible to the user of the assembly to identify a particular measured distance from a selected point on the sheath to a selected point on one or more components of the delivery device. The inner catheter and sheath are fixed components that do not move relative to each other during axial movement of the outer catheter. 1. An assembly for delivering an endoluminal prosthesis to a patient , the assembly comprising:a proximal end and a distal end;an inner catheter extending between the proximal and distal ends;an endoluminal prosthesis releasably disposed about the distal end of the inner catheter;an outer catheter movably disposed about at least a portion of the prosthesis;a handle at the proximal end of the assembly, the handle operatively connected to the outer catheter and configured for imparting axial movement to the outer catheter relative to the inner catheter;a sheath fixed to at least one of the inner catheter and the handle, and disposed about at least a portion of the outer catheter, the sheath comprising indicia visible to the user of the assembly, the indicia identifying a particular measured distance from a selected point on the sheath to a selected point on one or more components of the delivery device;wherein the inner catheter and the sheath are fixed components that do not move relative to each other during axial movement of the outer catheter.2. The assembly of wherein the handle comprises a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , ...

Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

POLYMER COATING FOR SELECTIVE SEPARATION OF HYDROPHOBIC PARTICLES IN AQUEOUS SLURRY

A substrate for use in an aqueous slurry has a polymeric coating to provide a compliant and sticky surface. The polymer coating has a chemical to render the surface hydrophobic so as to attract hydrophobic or hydrophobized mineral particles in the slurry. The substrate can take the form of a conveyor belt, a bead, a mesh, an impeller, a filter or a flat surface. The substrate can also be an open-cell foam. The polymeric coating can be modified with tackifiers; plasticizers; crosslinking agents; chain transfer agents; chain extenders; adhesion promoters; aryl or alky copolymers; fluorinated copolymers and/or additives; hydrophobicizing agents such as hexamethyldisilazane; inorganic particles such as silica, hydrophobic silica, and/or fumed hydrophobic silica; MQ resin; and/or other additives to control and modify the properties of the polymer. 1. An apparatus comprising:a substrate arranged to contact an aqueous slurry, the aqueous slurry containing minerals and unwanted materials, the minerals comprising hydrophobic or hydrophobized mineral particles; anda polymeric coating disposed on the substrate, the polymeric coating comprising a compliant and tacky surface, the polymer coating further comprising a chemical to render the compliant and tacky surface hydrophobic so as to attract the hydrophobic or hydrophobized mineral particles.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric coating is formed from a polymer selected from the group consisting of silicone; acrylics; butyl rubber; ethylene vinyl acetate; natural rubber; nitriles; styrene block copolymers with ethylene claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , and/or isoprene; polyurethanes; and polyvinyl ethers.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical comprises a siloxane derivative.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric coating comprises a polymer modified with a material selected from the group consisting of tackifiers;plasticizers; crosslinking agents; chain transfer ...

Cognitive Analysis and Resolution of Erroneous Software Patches

Resolving software patch issues is provided. Recorded activities performed by users to resolve an issue with a patch applied to an application on a group of client devices are compared. A set of common user activities are identified within the recorded activities performed by the users. A subset of highest ranking common user activities is selected from the set of common user activities. A fix for the issue with the patch is generated based on the subset of highest ranking common user activities. Corrective action based on the fix is taken to resolve the issue with the patch on a client device, the client device experiencing the issue resolved by users on the group of client devices. 1. A computer-implemented method for resolving software patch issues , the computer-implemented method comprising:comparing, by a computer, recorded activities performed by users to resolve an issue with a patch applied to an application on a group of client devices;identifying, by the computer, a set of common user activities within the recorded activities performed by the users;selecting, by the computer, a subset of highest ranking common user activities from the set of common user activities;generating, by the computer, a fix for the issue with the patch based on the subset of highest ranking common user activities; andtaking, by the computer, corrective action based on the fix to resolve the issue with the patch on a client device, the client device experiencing the issue resolved by users on the group of client devices.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:receiving, by the computer, an indication of the issue with the patch from a monitoring agent running on the client device based on user activity recorded by the monitoring agent corresponding to the application.3. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:determining, by the computer, whether the indication of the issue with the patch was received within a defined time period threshold ...

Methods For Weight Treatment in Animals Utilizing Narrow Spectrum Light

Methods of weight treatment in animals are presented including: stimulating a retinal ganglia of the animal by an exposure to a narrow spectrum light. In some embodiments, the stimulating the retinal ganglia of the animal is associated with a stimulation of melanopsin. In some embodiments, the stimulation of melanopsin is associated with a inhibition of melatonin secretion. In some embodiments, inhibition of melatonin secretion is associated with a stimulation of leptin secretion. In some embodiments, the stimulation of leptin secretion is associated with a decrease in appetite in the animal. In some embodiments, the exposure to the narrow spectrum light is associated with a weight loss in the animal. In some embodiments, the narrow spectrum light is in a spectrum range of approximately 435 to 520 nanometers. 1. A method of weight treatment in an animal comprising:stimulating a retinal ganglia of the animal by an exposure to a narrow spectrum light.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stimulating the retinal ganglia of the animal is associated with a stimulation of melanopsin.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the stimulation of melanopsin is associated with a inhibition of melatonin secretion.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the inhibition of melatonin secretion is associated with a stimulation of leptin secretion.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the stimulation of leptin secretion is associated with a decrease in appetite in the animal.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposure to the narrow spectrum light is associated with a weight loss in the animal.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the narrow spectrum light is in a spectrum range of approximately 435 to 520 nanometers.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposure to the narrow spectrum light is continuous.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposure to the narrow spectrum light is associated with an inhibited hibernation-like cycle in the animal.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the narrow ...

Effective Migration and Upgrade of Virtual Machines in Cloud Environments

A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for performing a system upgrade. Responsive to receiving selection of one or more virtual machines to upgrade with an upgrade package, the mechanism identifies a plurality of upgrade phases. The mechanism configures the plurality of upgrade phases and generates a pre-upgrade snapshot of each of the one or more virtual machines. The mechanism performs each upgrade phase in the plurality of upgrade phases to form an upgraded virtual machine and performs one or more upgrade validation tests on the upgraded virtual machine. Responsive to the one or more upgrade validation tests succeeding, the mechanism reverts back to the pre-upgrade snapshot. 1. A method , in a data processing system , for performing a system upgrade , the method comprising.responsive to receiving selection of a computing environment to upgrade with an upgrade package, configuring a plurality of upgrade phases;generating a pre-upgrade snapshot of the computing environment;performing each upgrade phase in the plurality of upgrade phases to form an upgraded computing environment and performing one or more upgrade validation tests on the upgraded computing environment; andresponsive to a given upgrade validation test failing for a given virtual machine in the computing environment, reverting the given virtual machine back to the pre-upgrade snapshot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more upgrade validation tests comprise one or more environment specific tests imported from a customer or administrator claim 1 , wherein the one or more environment specific tests are specific for the selected computing environment.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving selection of the computing environment to upgrade comprises receiving a selection of a single virtual machine claim 1 , a plurality of selected virtual machines claim 1 , or an enterprise wide upgrade.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising responsive to receiving selection of an ...

Foot-Operated Robot Interface

Disclosed is a system for controlling a robot via a foot-operable controller. The foot-operable controller includes a grid of large pressure-sensitive tiles that are responsive to being stepped on. Signals from the pressure-sensitive tiles are provided to a controller interface that converts the signals to control messages compatible with existing robot control interfaces, such as a universal serial bus. The foot-operable controller may be used to control various robots, including for example a robot equipped with a claw arm or a robot equipped with a ring launcher.

LOW NOISE DUCTED FAN

An exemplary ducted fan includes a duct having a central longitudinal axis, a rotor hub and stator hub extending along the central longitudinal axis, rotor blades extending from the rotor hub, each of the rotor blades operable to rotate about its own pitch-change axis, the pitch-change axes lying in a rotor plane that is generally perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis, each of the rotor blades having a rotor trailing edge and a rotor chord length, stators extending from the stator hub to an interior surface of the duct, each of the stators having a stator leading edge and a stator thickness, and a first separation between the rotor plane and the stator leading edge of not less than approximately 1.5 times the stator thickness. 1. A ducted fan comprising:a duct having a central longitudinal axis;a rotor hub and a stator hub extending along the central longitudinal axis;rotor blades extending from the rotor hub, each of the rotor blades operable to rotate about its own pitch-change axis, the pitch-change axes lying in a rotor plane that is generally perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis, each of the rotor blades having a rotor trailing edge and a rotor chord length;stators extending from the stator hub to an interior surface of the duct, each of the stators having a stator leading edge and a stator thickness; anda first separation between the rotor plane and the stator leading edge of not less than approximately 1.5 times the stator thickness.2. The ducted fan of claim 1 , wherein the first separation is approximately 1.5 times the stator thickness.3. The ducted fan of claim 1 , wherein a number of the rotor blades and the stators is unequal.4. The ducted fan of claim 1 , wherein there are more of the rotor blades than the stators.5. The ducted fan of claim 1 , wherein the stator leading edge is inclined toward the rotor plane extending from the stator hub to the interior surface.6. The ducted fan of claim 5 , wherein the first separation is ...

Multi Valve Anti-Reflux Prosthesis

A prosthesis and a method of controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a first valve and a second valve operably connected to the body. The first valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to the proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the first valve. The first valve is dosed in the absence of a second and third pressure that are greater than a first pressure. The second valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to a proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the second valve, the distal end of the first valve extending distal to the distal end of the second valve. 1. A prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the prosthesis comprising:a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough;a first valve operably connected to the body, the first valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to the proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the first valve, the first valve being dosed in the absence of a second and a third pressure that are greater than a first pressure; anda second valve operably connected to the body, the second valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end extending distally relative to the proximal portion of the body and a lumen extending through the second valve, the distal end of the first valve extending distal to the distal end of the second valve, the second valve and the first valve controlling flow through the prosthesis.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the second valve extends distally within the lumen of the first valve.3. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the second valve is spaced apart from first valve so ...

Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF PARASITE AIRCRAFT

A system for deploying and retrieving a parasite aircraft includes a parasite aircraft with a dock and a carrier aircraft that includes a maneuverable capture device tethered to the carrier aircraft via a cable. The maneuverable capture device includes a plurality of rotors and is configured to dock in the dock of the parasite aircraft. A method of deploying a parasite aircraft includes positioning a parasite aircraft on a loading surface; positioning a carrier aircraft above the parasite aircraft; releasing, from the carrier aircraft, a maneuverable capture device comprising a plurality of rotors; securing the maneuverable capture device to a dock positioned on the parasite aircraft; lifting, via a cable secured at a first end to the carrier aircraft and at a second end to the maneuverable capture device, the parasite aircraft with the carrier aircraft; and releasing the parasite aircraft from the maneuverable capture device. 1. A system comprising:a parasite aircraft comprising a dock; anda carrier aircraft comprising a maneuverable capture device tethered to the carrier aircraft via a cable, the maneuverable capture device comprising a plurality of rotors and configured to dock in the dock.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the maneuverable capture device comprises a frame that supports the plurality of rotors and a hook secured to the frame.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the dock comprises a pin configured to mate with the hook when the maneuverable capture device is docked in the dock.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the dock comprises a housing configured to receive a portion of the maneuverable capture device to secure the maneuverable capture device in the dock.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the portion comprises a rod extending from a frame of the maneuverable capture device.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the maneuverable capture device comprises an attachment point configured to secure a cable from the carrier aircraft to the maneuverable ...

MANEUVERABLE CAPTURE APPARATUS FOR AIRBORNE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF PARASITE AIRCRAFT

An example of a maneuverable capture device includes a frame, a plurality of rotors secured to the frame, an attachment point disposed on the frame for securing a cable of a carrier aircraft to the frame, and an attachment feature configured to secure maneuverable capture device to a dock of a parasite aircraft. An example of a method of docking a maneuverable capture device with a parasite aircraft includes positioning a carrier aircraft above a parasite aircraft, releasing the maneuverable capture device attached to the carrier aircraft by a cable from the carrier aircraft, flying the maneuverable capture device to a dock of the parasite aircraft, and securing the maneuverable capture device to the dock of the parasite aircraft. 1. A maneuverable capture device comprising:a frame;a plurality of rotors secured to the frame;an attachment point disposed on the frame for securing a cable of a carrier aircraft to the frame; andan attachment feature configured to secure the frame to a dock of a parasite aircraft.2. The maneuverable capture device of claim 1 , wherein the attachment feature comprises a rod that extends from the frame claim 1 , the rod configured to mate with a housing of the dock.3. The maneuverable capture device of claim 2 , wherein the rod comprises a groove configured to interact with a ball-lock disposed within the housing to secure the rod to the dock.4. The maneuverable capture device of claim 1 , wherein the attachment feature comprises a hook that extends from the frame claim 1 , the hook configured to mate with a pin of the dock.5. The maneuverable capture device of claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of cross-supports attached to the frame; andwherein the plurality of rotors comprises four rotors and each cross-support of the pair of cross-supports includes one rotor disposed at each end of the cross-support.6. The maneuverable capture device of claim 1 , wherein each rotor of the plurality of rotors is configured to pivot relative to the ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND ARTICLE-OF-MANUFACTURE FOR MANAGING AND SUPPORTING INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ISSUES

The present invention relates generally to the field of computer-assisted business methods, and to system and articles-of-manufacture for implementing such methods. More particularly, the invention relates to computer-based methods, apparatus and articles-of-manufacture for supporting the coordination, communication, record-keeping, accounting, security and scheduling needs for the syndicate associated with an initial public offering (“IPO”) or other new financial issue. While the invention is exemplified and discussed herein with reference to IPO's, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is equally applicable to other types of securities and debt instruments, such as preferred stock, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, etc. 1. A computer-usable medium or media for storing and processing data stored in a central database accessible to multiple users , the multiple users being authorized to access data stored in the central database according to respective user permissions , the medium comprising computer-readable code embodied therein for causing a computer to:receive signals representing data identifying one or more invitees to participate in a syndicated debt offering, at least one of the invitees being invited by a corresponding one of a plurality of syndicated bookrunning managers to participate in the syndicated debt offering; andsubject to receipt of signals representing a request to access the data stored in the central database from the one or more invitees, create data identifying the one or more invitees as participants in the syndicated debt offering and associate with the said data identifying each participant, data representing a data-access permission, the data-access permission being associated with each respective participant adapted to permit access by the respective participant to a respective portion of the central database.2. The medium or media of claim 1 , comprising computer-readable code embodied therein for causing ...

Database Sharding

Computer program products and systems are provided for storing records in and retrieving records from a sharded table of a sharded database. The sharded database comprises a plurality of database shards. The database shards are each configured to store a subset of records of the sharded table. The database shards are also each associated with a respective Bloom filter. Records are inserted into the sharded table by generating a respective representation of the sharding key of the record to be stored for use with each of a plurality of the respective Bloom filters. Hamming distances between current values of each of the plurality of Bloom filters and the respective representation of the sharding key for use with that Bloom filter are then calculated and a database shard for storing the record is selected from amongst those database shards based on the calculated Hamming distances. 112-. (canceled)13. A system for storing a sharded database , the sharded database comprising a plurality of database shards , each of the database shards being configured to store a subset of records of the sharded table and being associated with a respective Bloom filter which is configured to provide an indication as to whether a record associated with a particular sharding key may have been stored in that database shard , the system comprising:a plurality of computing systems, each computing system being configured to store one or more of the plurality of database shards; and obtaining a sharding key for the record to be retrieved, the sharding key being based on one or more fields of the record;', 'generating, for each of the respective Bloom filters associated with each of the database shards, a respective representation of the sharding key for use with that Bloom filter by applying one or more hashing functions used by that Bloom filter to the sharding key;', 'identifying which of the respective Bloom filters match with their respective representation of the sharding key;', ' ...

Database Sharding

Computer-implemented methods are provided for storing records in and retrieving records from a sharded table of a sharded database. The sharded database comprises a plurality of database shards. The database shards are each configured to store a subset of records of the sharded table. The database shards are also each associated with a respective Bloom filter. Records are inserted into the sharded table by generating a respective representation of the sharding key of the record to be stored for use with each of a plurality of the respective Bloom filters. Hamming distances between current values of each of the plurality of Bloom filters and the respective representation of the sharding key for use with that Bloom filter are then calculated and a database shard for storing the record is selected from amongst those database shards based on the calculated Hamming distances. 1. A computer-implemented method for storing a record in a sharded table of a sharded database , the sharded database comprising a plurality of database shards , each of the database shards being configured to store a subset of records of the sharded table and being associated with a respective Bloom filter which is configured to provide an indication as to whether a record associated with a particular sharding key may have been stored in that database shard , the computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining a sharding key for the record to be stored, the sharding key being based on one or more fields of the record;generating, for each of a plurality of the respective Bloom filters, a respective representation of the sharding key for use with that Bloom filter by applying one or more hashing functions used by that Bloom filter to the sharding key;calculating Hamming distances between current values of each of the plurality of Bloom filters and the respective representation of the sharding key for use with that Bloom filter;selecting a database shard based on the calculated Hamming distances; ...

System for cooling exhaust valve of a reciprocating engine

A system includes an engine head that mounts to an engine block of a reciprocating engine, and the engine head includes an intake flow path, an exhaust flow path, a coolant flow path, and first and second sealing registers disposed on opposite sides of the coolant flow path. In addition, the first and second sealing registers are configured to receive a valve guide that supports a valve stem of an exhaust valve. Moreover, the first sealing register is disposed in a wall separating the exhaust flow path and the coolant flow path. Also, a first wall portion of the wall extends between the first sealing register and an exhaust valve seat configured to receive a valve head of the exhaust valve, and a second wall portion of the wall extends from the first sealing register away from the first wall portion.

TWO PRONGED HANDLE

Medical device delivery systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. Some of the delivery systems may include a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sheath. A bifurcated gripping member may be disposed on the proximal end of the catheter and the bifurcated gripping member may include a first gripping prong and a second gripping prong. A deployable prosthesis may be disposed on the distal end of the catheter. 1. A delivery system comprising:a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end comprises a deployable prosthesis;a sheath slidably disposed on the catheter; anda bifurcated gripping member disposed on the proximal end of the catheter, wherein the gripping member comprises a first gripping prong and a second gripping prong, wherein the first gripping prong comprises a handle and a proximal end of the sheath is movable over the second gripping prong.2. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the deployable prosthesis is a self-expanding stent.3. The delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the self-expanding stent is surrounded by the sheath and held in a constrained configuration by the sheath.4. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein a proximal end of the self-expanding stent is located distally adjacent the distal end of the catheter.5. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the self-expanding stent is disposed on a prosthesis nesting region near the distal end of the catheter.6. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the sheath comprises a longitudinal channel.7. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the sheath comprises a radio-opaque marker or wherein the distal end of the catheter comprises a distal tip.8. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the catheter comprises a longitudinal lumen extending therethrough claim 1 , further wherein the longitudinal lumen comprises a stiffening member.9. The delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the self-expanding stent is an esophageal stent having ...

Anti-Aspiration Prosthesis

A prosthesis and a method of manufacturing the prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, where the valve lumen is connected to the body lumen. The valve is configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure. The valve includes a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration. 1. A prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen , the prosthesis comprising:a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough; anda valve operably connected to the body, the valve having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, the valve lumen connected to the body lumen; the valve being configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure, the valve comprising a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration.2. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material portion comprises at least one material that is different from a valve material.3. The prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material portion comprises nitinol.4. The prosthesis of claim 3 , wherein the nitinol is heat set.5. The prosthesis of ...

Superlattice photodetector/light emitting diode

A device emitting mid-infrared light that comprises a semiconductor substrate of GaSb or closely related material. The device can also comprise epitaxial heterostructures of InAs, GaAs, AlSb, and related alloys forming light emitting structures cascaded by tunnel junctions. Further, the device can comprise light emission from the front, epitaxial side of the substrate.

Kinetic-based tool for biometric identification, verification, validation and profiling

A method for identifying an animal or human, including the steps of collecting and retaining an archive data set of measurements of two or more kinetic stylometrics of a first individual animal or human; collecting and retaining a test data set of measurements of the same two or more kinetic stylometrics of a test individual; and comparing archive and test data sets to determine similarity therefore, wherein similarity within any appropriate confidence interval confirms that the test individual and the first individual are the same. Using similar methods, social or other groups maybe kinetically stylometrically profiled for subsequent individual testing. 1. A method for identifying , verifying , validating or profiling an animal or human or groups thereof , comprising the steps of:collecting an archive data set (AD) consisting of measurements of two or more kinetic stylometrics of a first individual animal or human and retaining said archive data set in a computer having an output to a user;collecting a test data set (TD) of measurements of the same two or more kinetic stylometrics of a test individual animal or human who is the same as or different than said first individual animal or human and retaining said test data set in a computer having an output to a user; andcomparing said archive data set and said test data set, with similarity between the test data set and the archive data set indicating that the first individual and the test individual are the same, and with the comparison calculation rendered as an output to a user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein both the archive data set and the test data set contain data for at least ten kinetic stylometrics.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said kinetic stylometrics are selected from the group consisting of average speed of walking; extent and velocity of arm swinging during walking; crest and trough values of vertical walking arc measured at the hip; average stride length; crest and trough ...

ATRAUMATIC STENT CROWNS

Methods and apparatuses of atraumatic stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. The stents of the invention have crowns with crown tips having apexes made of a radial force reducing material. The apexes are soft and flexible and reduce the radial force at the crown relative to the stent body allowing the crowns to collapse with greater ease compared to the central portion of the stent. 1. A stent comprising(a) a tubular stent body having a first end and a second end; and (i) a first wire segment having a proximal end and a distal end;', '(ii) a second wire segment having a proximal end and a distal end; and', '(iii) an apex;, '(b) a first crown comprising a circumferential row of first crown tips, each first crown tip respectively comprisingwherein the proximal end of the first wire segment and the proximal end of the second wire segment are each integrally connected with the first end of the tubular stent body and the distal end of the first wire segment and the distal end of the second wire segment are connected to the apex; andwherein each apex of a plurality of the first crown tips comprises, respectively, a radial force reducing connector segment.2. The stent according to claim 1 , wherein the radial force reducing connector segment is made of a softer and more flexible material than the first and second wire segments.3. The stent according to wherein the radial force reducing connector segment has a Young's modulus less than the first and second wire segments.4. The stent according to wherein the radial force reducing connector segment has a Young's modulus of about 0.001 to about 5 GPa.5. The stent according to wherein the radial force reducing connector segment is made of silicone.6. The stent according to wherein each apex of substantially all the first crown tips comprises claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , a radial force reducing connector segment.7. The stent according to further comprising: (i) a first wire segment having a ...

REDUCED WIRE PROFILE STENT

Methods and apparatuses of stents with likely reduced rates of tissue perforation are provided. Some embodiments include reducing the profile of a portion of the stent using a wire profile reduction electropolishing bath and/or other wire profile reduction means. 1. A stent comprising:a wire configured into a tubular body comprising a proximal tube portion, a distal tube portion, a central tube portion disposed between the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion;wherein the wire comprises a first profile and a second profile, wherein the second profile is different from the first profile.2. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the second profile is about 10% to about 75% smaller than the first profile.3. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the wire further comprises a third profile claim 1 , wherein the third profile is less than each of the first profile and the second profile.4. The stent of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal tube portion or distal tube portion comprises the second profile.5. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal tube portion comprises the second profile and the distal tube portion comprises the second profile.6. The stent of claim 1 , wherein the proximal tube portion comprises the first profile and the second profile claim 1 , wherein the distal tube portion comprises the first profile and the second profile claim 1 , and wherein the central tube portion comprises a third profile larger than each of the first profile and the second profile.7. The stent of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the proximal tube portion or distal tube portion comprises a flange.8. A method of manufacturing a reduced wire profile stent comprising:bathing a first portion of a wire stent in a first wire profile reduction solution; andapplying a first electropolishing voltage to the first wire profile reduction solution bath to reduce the profile of the first portion of ...

PARASITE AIRCRAFT FOR AIRBORNE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL

A parasite aircraft for airborne deployment and retrieve includes a wing; a fuselage rotatably mounted to the wing; a dock disposed on top of the fuselage and configured to receive a maneuverable capture device of a carrier aircraft; a pair of tail members extending from the fuselage; and a plurality of landing gear mounted to the wing. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for flight includes unfolding an end portion of a wing; unfolding an end portion of a tail member of the parasite aircraft; and rotating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft so that the fuselage is perpendicular to the wing. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for storage includes rotating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft to be parallel with a wing of the parasite aircraft; folding an end portion of the wing; and folding an end portion of a tail member of the parasite aircraft. 1. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for flight , the method comprising:unfolding an end portion of a wing of the parasite aircraft;unfolding an end portion of a tail member of the parasite aircraft; androtating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft so that the fuselage is perpendicular to the wing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotating the fuselage comprises rotating a rotor of the parasite aircraft to prevent the rotor from contacting the wing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to the unfolding the end portion of the wing claim 1 , the parasite aircraft is lifted off of a loading surface by a carrier aircraft.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to the unfolding the end portion of the wing claim 1 , removing the parasite aircraft from a hangar of a ship and positioning the parasite aircraft on a deck of the ship.5. A method of preparing a parasite aircraft for storage claim 1 , the method comprising:rotating a fuselage of the parasite aircraft to be parallel with a wing of the parasite aircraft;folding an end portion of the wing; andfolding an end ...

GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGE USING COIL ASSEMBLIES

A heat-exchange system includes a casing and a coil assembly disposed within the casing. The coil assembly may include a supply inlet configured to receive heat-exchange fluid and a first manifold disposed downstream of the supply inlet. The first manifold may include a supply conduit and a number of manifold outlets. The coil assembly may include a number of exchange conduits coupled, at a first end, to one of the plurality of manifold outlets. A second manifold may be disposed downstream of the first manifold, and may include a return conduit and a number of manifold inlets, where each exchange conduit is coupled, at a second end, to one of the manifold inlets. A return outlet may be configured to return the heat-exchange fluid. 1. A heat-exchange system comprising:a casing; and a supply inlet configured to receive heat-exchange fluid;', 'a first manifold disposed downstream of the supply inlet, the first manifold comprising a supply conduit and a plurality of manifold outlets;', 'a plurality of exchange conduits, wherein each exchange conduit is coupled, at a first end, to one of the plurality of manifold outlets;', 'a second manifold disposed downstream of the first manifold, the second manifold comprising a return conduit and a plurality of manifold inlets, wherein each exchange conduit is coupled, at a second end, to one of the plurality of manifold inlets; and', 'a return outlet configured to return the heat-exchange fluid., 'a coil assembly disposed within the casing, the coil assembly comprising2. The system of claim 1 , the casing comprising a perforated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.3. The system of claim 1 , the casing comprising an annular wall.4. The system of claim 3 , the casing further comprising a lower wall at least partially closing a first end of the annular wall.5. The system of claim 4 , the casing further comprising an upper wall at least partially closing a second end of the annular wall.6. The system of claim 3 , the casing further ...

Cognitive Analysis and Resolution of Erroneous Software Patches

Resolving software patch issues is provided. Recorded activities performed by users to resolve an issue with a patch applied to an application on a group of client devices are compared. A set of common user activities are identified within the recorded activities performed by the users. A subset of highest ranking common user activities is selected from the set of common user activities. A fix for the issue with the patch is generated based on the subset of highest ranking common user activities. Corrective action based on the fix is taken to resolve the issue with the patch on a client device, the client device experiencing the issue resolved by users on the group of client devices. 1. A computer-implemented method for resolving software patch issues , the computer-implemented method comprising:comparing, by a computer, recorded activities performed by users to resolve an issue with a patch applied to an application on a group of client devices;identifying, by the computer, a set of common user activities within the recorded activities performed by the users;selecting, by the computer, a subset of highest ranking common user activities from the set of common user activities;generating, by the computer, a fix for the issue with the patch based on the subset of highest ranking common user activities; andtaking, by the computer, corrective action based on the fix to resolve the issue with the patch on a client device, the client device experiencing the issue resolved by users on the group of client devices.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:receiving, by the computer, an indication of the issue with the patch from a monitoring agent running on the client device based on user activity recorded by the monitoring agent corresponding to the application, wherein the issue caused a decrease in performance of the client device.3. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:determining, by the computer, whether the indication of the issue with ...

Parachute deployment system for an unmanned aerial vehicle

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a parachute deployment system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In some examples, the parachute deployment system includes a base attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle, a deployment tray mechanically connected to the base, an acceleration mechanism for propelling the deployment tray away from the base, a parachute cover releasably secured over the deployment tray, a parachute stowed between the deployment tray and the parachute cover, and a triggering mechanism. Upon activation of the triggering mechanism, the parachute cover is released and the deployment tray is propelled away from the base, which rapidly deploys the parachute away from the UAV.

RECOVERY MEDIA FOR MINERAL PROCESSING, USING OPEN CELL OR RETICULATED FOAM HAVING 3-DIMENSIONAL FUNCTIONALIZED OPEN-NETWORK STRUCTURE FOR SELECTIVE SEPARATION OF MINERAL PARTICLES IN AN AQUEOUS SYSTEM

An engineered collection medium for use in mineral separation is described. The engineered collection medium has a solid phase body configured with a three-dimensional open-cell structure like foam or sponge to provide collection surfaces. The surfaces are functionalized with a hydrophobic chemical having molecules with a functional group for attaching mineral particles to the collection surfaces. The engineered collection medium can be a foam block, a filter or conveyor belt to be placed in a slurry to collect mineral particles in the slurry. The engineered collection medium carrying the mineral particles is provided to a release apparatus where the mineral particles can be released by using mechanical agitation, sonic agitation and so forth. 1. An engineered collection medium , comprisinga solid-phase body configured with a three-dimensional open-cell structure to provide a plurality of collection surfaces; anda plurality of molecules provided on the collection surfaces, the molecules comprising a functional group having a chemical bond for attracting one or more mineral particles in an aqueous mixture to the molecules, causing the mineral particles to attached to the collection surfaces.2. The engineered collection medium according to claim 1 , further comprising a coating configured with a hydrophobic chemical selected from a group consisting of polysiloxanates claim 1 , poly(dimethylsiloxane) claim 1 , fluoroalkylsilane and/or pressure sensitive adhesives with low surface energy to provide the molecules.3. The engineered collection medium according to claim 2 , wherein the solid phase body is made from a material selected from polyurethane claim 2 , polyester urethane claim 2 , polyether urethane claim 2 , reinforced urethanes claim 2 , PVC coated PV claim 2 , silicone claim 2 , polychloroprene claim 2 , polyisocyanurate claim 2 , polystyrene claim 2 , polyolefin claim 2 , polyvinylchloride claim 2 , epoxy claim 2 , latex claim 2 , fluoropolymer claim 2 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE DETOKENIZATION

A system for accessing protected data comprising a token retriever system operating on a processor and configured to receive a token from a user and to transmit a request including the token to a detokenization system over a data communications medium. The detokenization system configured to receive the token, to verify that the request has been received from an authorized source, and to transmit a response to the request that includes an account number associated with the token. The token retriever system is configured to receive the account number and to display the account number for a predetermined period of time. 1. A system for accessing protected data comprising:a token retriever system operating on a first processor and configured to receive a token from a user and to transmit a request including the token to a detokenization system over a data communications medium;the detokenization system operating on a second processor and configured to receive the token, to verify that the request has been received from an authorized source, and to transmit a response to the request that includes an account number associated with the token; andwherein the token retriever system is configured to receive the account number and to display the account number for a predetermined period of time.2. The system of wherein the token retriever system is configured to receive an access device and to determine whether the access device is associated with an authorized user.3. The system of wherein the detokenization system further comprises a limit system configured to limit a number of detokenization procedures from the token retriever system within a predetermined period of time.4. The system of wherein the detokenization system further comprises a terminal management system configured to interface with the token retriever system and to authenticate the token retriever system.5. The system of wherein the detokenization system further comprises a terminal management system ...

ANTIOBIOTIC PACKAGE FOR HYDROPHLIC COATED MEDICAL DEVICE

A package includes a storage chamber in which a medical device is stored, a sealing member that covers and seals the storage chamber, an inlet port and an outlet port in fluid communication with the storage chamber, and an antibiotic solution introduced into the storage chamber through the inlet port and which envelopes the medical device. 1. A package comprising:a storage chamber in which a medical device is stored;a sealing member that covers and seals said storage chamber;an inlet port and an outlet port in fluid communication with said storage chamber; andan antibiotic solution introduced into said storage chamber through said inlet port and which envelopes said medical device.2. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said inlet port and said outlet port are located on top of said sealing member.3. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said inlet port and said outlet port are located on sides of said storage chamber.4. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said outlet port is configured to allow any trapped air in said package to exit therethrough.5. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said inlet port comprises a one-way valve so that said antibiotic solution can enter said storage chamber via said inlet port claim 1 , but fluids cannot exit via said inlet port.6. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said outlet port comprises a one-way valve so that trapped air can exit through said outlet port but not the antibiotic solution.7. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said inlet port comprises a filter.8. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said outlet port comprises a filter.9. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said medical device has a hydrophilic coating.10. A method of packaging a medical device comprising:storing a medical device in a package that comprises a storage chamber and an inlet port and an outlet port in fluid communication with said storage chamber;using a sealing member to cover and seal said ...

Space-time oversampling and error shaping for coarsely quantized arrays

Methods and apparatus for shaping and filtering quantization errors conjointly in space and time to produce a higher-precision output in a spatially and temporally oversampled array. A space-time error-shaping array system has an array of sensors, each sensor producing a temporal signal comprising quantized waveforms. A multi-input multiple-output (MIMO) discrete-time filter structure with multiple inputs, each coupled to a sensor of the array of sensors, shapes quantization errors of the array of sensors on the basis of temporal aspects of the quantized waveforms conjointly with spatial aspects of the quantized waveforms.

High level analysis system with report outputting

An analysis system includes a control module generates data gathering parameters and data analysis parameters based on one or more inputs regarding an evaluation of a system aspect under test of a system, a data input module receives system gathered data regarding the system aspect under test to produce gathered data, and a data analysis module configured to generate the evaluation of the system aspect under test based on the data analysis parameters and the gathered data One or more databases store one or more of the gathered data, the data analysis parameters, and the evaluation of the system aspect under test and one or more data extraction modules interact with the system aspect under test to extract data from the system aspect under test in accordance with a respective portion of the data gathering parameters to produce the system gathered data and provide the system gathered data.

Evaluation of processes of a system or portion thereof

A method for execution by an analysis unit includes obtaining a collection of data for a particular evaluation of a system aspect. The method further includes acquiring data analysis parameters regarding the particular evaluation of the system aspect. The method further includes determining one or more evaluation perspectives based on the data analysis parameters. The method further includes determining one or more evaluation modalities based on the data analysis parameters. The method further includes determining one or more evaluation metrics based on the data analysis parameters. The method further includes evaluating the collection of data in accordance with the one or more evaluation metrics, the one or more evaluation perspectives, and the one or more evaluation modalities to produce one or more evaluation outputs.

UTILIZING ENGINEERED MEDIA FOR RECOVERY OF MINERALS IN TAILINGS STREAM AT THE END OF A FLOTATION SEPARATION PROCESS

Apparatus uses engineered collection media to recover mineral particles in a mineral extraction process, e.g., for processing a tailings stream at the end of a flotation separation process. The engineered collection media are added to slurry/tailings containing the mineral particles. The engineered collection media have collection surfaces coated with a chemical selected for attracting the mineral particles to the collection surfaces so the engineered collection media becomes mineral laden media in the slurry/tailings in a loading stage. The apparatus include three stages: removing unwanted material from mineral laden media; using a stripping agent to strip the mineral particles from the mineral laden media; and separating the engineered collection media from the mineral particles and the stripping agent. The stripping agent is reused for stripping, and the engineered collection media are returned to the loading stage. The engineered collection media can have a smooth or foam-like surface. 1. Apparatus comprising:a first separation device configured to receive a first mixture containing mineral laden media and unwanted material, the first separation device further configured to separate the mineral laden media from the unwanted material in the first mixture, the mineral laden media comprising engineered collection media with a collection surface having mineral particles attached thereto;a stripping device configured to receive from the first separation device the mineral laden media and to cause the mineral laden media to contact with a stripping agent, the stripping device further configured to cause the mineral particles attached on the collection surface to separate from the engineered collection media;a second separation device configured to receive from the stripping device a second mixture containing the stripping agent, the mineral particles and the engineered collection media, the second separation device further configured to separate the engineered ...

Automatic Patch Management

Managing application changes is provided. Devices within a plurality of devices are grouped to form a set of devices based on configuration data corresponding to the devices. An application change is deployed to a subset of the set of devices in response to determining that the application change is available. Performance data corresponding to the application change is collected from the subset of devices over a predefined time period. The application change is deployed to a remainder of devices in the set of devices in response to the performance data indicating a positive application change to the subset of devices increasing a level of performance of the subset of devices greater than an increased performance threshold level. 1. A computer-implemented method managing application changes , the computer-implemented method comprising:grouping, by a computer, devices within a plurality of devices to form a set of devices based on configuration data corresponding to the devices;deploying, by the computer, an application change to a subset of the set of devices in response to determining that the application change is available;collecting, by the computer, performance data corresponding to the application change from the subset of devices over a predefined time period; anddeploying, by the computer, the application change to a remainder of devices in the set of devices in response to the performance data indicating a positive application change to the subset of devices increasing a level of performance of the subset of devices greater than an increased performance threshold level.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:identifying, by the computer, application exceptions not running on a majority of devices in the set of devices based on monitoring applications running on the set of devices; andremoving, by the computer, the application exceptions running on one or more of the set of devices.3. The computer-implemented method of further comprising: ...

Self-enclosed air vehicle

Vehicles such as unmanned air vehicles that are capable of movement from an open, flight configuration to an enclosed configuration in which all major flight components can be protected by an outer shell are disclosed. In the enclosed configuration, the vehicles can take on standard geometric shapes such as a rectangular prism, sphere, cylinder, or another shape, so as to not be recognizable as an unmanned air vehicle. Embodiments of vehicles can also include interchangeable and/or wireless motor arms, motor arms which are electrically connected to the remainder of the vehicle only when in an open configuration, remote controllers removably attached to the remainder of the vehicle, and clip or other attachment mechanisms for attachment to objects such as backpacks.

PROCESSES FOR MAKING MODULATORS OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR

The disclosure provides processes for synthesizing compounds for use as CFTR modulators.

AIRCRAFT VISUAL SENSOR SYSTEM

In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processing device configured to: obtain sensor data from one or more sensors associated with an aircraft, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect information associated with an operating environment of the aircraft; detect an object near the aircraft based on the sensor data; obtain a camera feed from a camera associated with the aircraft, wherein the camera feed comprises a camera view of at least a portion of the aircraft; generate a display output based on the camera feed and the sensor data, wherein the display output comprises a visual perspective of the object relative to the aircraft; and cause the display output to be displayed on a display device. 1. An apparatus , comprising: obtain sensor data from one or more sensors associated with an aircraft, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect information associated with an operating environment of the aircraft;', 'detect an object near the aircraft based on the sensor data;', 'obtain a camera feed from a camera associated with the aircraft, wherein the camera feed comprises a camera view of at least a portion of the aircraft;', 'generate a display output based on the camera feed and the sensor data, wherein the display output comprises a visual perspective of the object relative to the aircraft; and', 'cause the display output to be displayed on a display device., 'a processing device configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processing device is further configured to determine a location of the object relative to the aircraft based on the sensor data.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing device configured to generate the display output based on the camera feed and the sensor data is further configured to:determine, based on the location of the object relative to the aircraft, that the object is outside the camera view; andgenerate a visual representation of the object relative to the camera view.4. The ...

RETRACTABLE AND DEPLOYABLE FLIGHT ROTOR SYSTEM

In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a shaft, a rotor, and a cam surface. The shaft comprises a spiral spline along a length of the shaft. The rotor comprises a blade extending from the rotor and a tubular hole extending into the rotor. The tubular hole comprises a spiral groove configured to mate with the spiral spline on the shaft. Relative rotation between the spiral spline and the spiral groove causes the rotor to linearly move along the shaft. The cam surface comprising a recession. The blade nesting in the recession to constrains rotation of the rotor about the shaft and allows linear movement of the rotor along the shaft. 1. An apparatus comprising:a shaft comprising a spiral spline along a length of the shaft;a rotor comprising a blade extending from the rotor and a tubular hole extending into the rotor, the tubular hole comprising a spiral groove configured to mate with the spiral spline on the shaft, wherein relative rotation between the spiral spline and the spiral groove causes the rotor to linearly move along the shaft; anda cam surface comprising a recession, wherein the blade nesting in the recession constrains rotation of the rotor about the shaft and allows linear movement of the rotor along the shaft.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade aligns with an axis of forward flight of an aircraft based on the blade being nested in the recession.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the relative rotation between the spiral spline and the spiral groove comprises:relative rotation in a first rotational direction about the shaft causing the rotor to move along the shaft in a first axial direction, andrelative rotation in a second rotational direction about the shaft causing the rotor to move along the shaft in a second axial direction; andwherein the first rotational direction and the second rotational direction are opposite one another, and the first axial direction and the second axial direction are opposite one another.4. The apparatus of ...

INSTRUMENT HANGER

An apparatus for hanging an instrument includes a wall plate, an axial arm, and a yoke. The wall plate is configured to secure the apparatus to a wall or other suitable surface. The axial arm extends axially between the wall plate and the yoke. The yoke is configured to receive at least a portion of an instrument. The apparatus also includes a humidistat disposed on a surface of the wall plate opposite the wall or other suitable surface. The humidistat is configured to display a relative humidity value corresponding to an amount of water vapor in the atmosphere proximate the instrument. 1. An apparatus for hanging an instrument , the apparatus comprising:a wall mount adapted to secure the apparatus to mountable surface;a yoke adapted engage a bore extending through the wall mount, the yoke being adapted to receive at least a portion of an instrument;an axial arm that extends from the yoke and is configured to secure the yoke to the wall mount;at least one sensor disposed on the wall mount configured to measure at least one characteristic; and receive at least one measurement indicating the at least one characteristic from the at least one sensor;', 'generate at least one indication based on the at least one measurement; and', 'display, at a digital display disposed on a surface of the wall mount opposite the mountable surface., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one light component claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to selectively control illumination of a light component based on the at least one measurement.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light component is disposed on the surface of the wall mount opposite the mountable surface.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light component is disposed on the surface of the wall mount opposite the mountable surface above the yoke.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light component is adapted to emit light in a direction of the yoke.6. ...

Cordless blender

A portable and rechargeable blender is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, a container assembly, and control circuitry. The base assembly may include a rechargeable battery configured to power an electrical motor such that, during blending by the blender, no power is supplied to the electrical motor from an external power source.

Camera Alignment and/or Calibration Methods and Apparatus

Methods and apparatus for aligning components of camera assemblies of one or more camera pairs, e.g., a stereoscopic camera pairs, are described. A camera calibration tool referred to as a camera bra is used. Each dome of the camera bra includes a test pattern, e.g., grid of points, with the domes being aligned and spaced apart by a predetermined amount. The bra is placed over the cameras of a camera pair, the grids are detected and displayed. The camera component positions are adjusted until the displayed images show the grids as being properly aligned. Because the grids on the calibration tool are properly aligned as a result of the manufacturing of the calibration tool, when the images are brought into alignment the cameras will be properly spaced and aligned at which point the calibration tool can be removed and the stereoscopic camera pair used to capture images of a scene.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphonate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of phosphonate and sulfonate group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of novel phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite for use in oral care applications.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphonate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of phosphonate and sulfonate group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of novel phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite for use in oral care applications.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of novel phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite for use in oral care applications.

Patient interface and component detection, monitoring and replacement

A method for determining that a patient interface component comprising a vent has been replaced between therapy sessions of treatment of sleep disordered breathing, the method comprising: acquiring or receiving first vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated first vent flow rates of gas through a first vent of a patient interface in use during a first therapy session; acquiring or receiving second vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated second vent flow rates of gas through a second vent of a patient interface in use during a second therapy session after the first therapy session; and identifying, by comparison of the second vent flow rate data to the first vent flow rate data, a difference in resistance to flow through the first vent than through the second vent indicating that the second vent is not the same vent as the first vent.

Uv cured exothermic self-adhesive repair sheets

A UV-cured exothermic self-adhesive repair sheet having two components that may be combined in equal sizes. The first component comprises Polyester Resin (25-40%), Glass Fiber (15-25%), Styrene Monomer (<20%) and Inorganic Filler (25-40%). The second component comprises Acrylic Adhesive (75-95%) and Non-Woven Fabric (5-25%).

Methods for generating a layout of a particular environment utilizing antennas and a mobile device

Methods for creating a location map using antennas in an ultra-wide band (UWB) network including positioning a plurality of stationary antennas in a target environment; determining a position of each of the plurality of stationary antennas relative to one another; obtaining location measurements relative to a mobile device as it moves around the target environment; generating a location map using the location measurements, the location map illustrating a path traveled by the mobile device relative to the plurality of stationary antennas; and displaying the location map including straight line segments corresponding to the path traveled by the mobile device.

Smart connected breast pump

A system and method for increasing the efficiency of a breast pump device is disclosed. The system includes a breast pump device with a vacuum pump to provide suction force to a flange attached to the breast of a user. The device includes a controller that controls the pump with different modes of pumping operation including a prime mode and a pump mode. The pump device may include a pressure sensor that provides data to a transceiver sending data to an external device. The flange unit may include a substantially circular rim with a layer configured to contact the skin of a user to convey the suction force. The system may include milk containers that include a machine scannable external identification tag.

Multi-microphone speech processing system

An apparatus for enhancing a speech signal includes a spectral analysis circuit that generates time-frequency spectra of signals from a microphone array, a signal separation filter, and a hardware processor. The hardware processor identifies a key phrase in the signals and aligns a template of the key phrase to time-frequency spectra of a microphone in the array. A mask is generated from the aligned template and applied to the time-frequency spectra. The masked spectra are used to determine acoustic parameters that, in turn, are used to generate coefficients for configuring the source separation filter which is then used to process the spectra to generate an enhanced speech signal. The apparatus maybe used as a front end for a speech recognition engine, for example.

Systems for joining insulated conductors

Systems and methods for heaters used in treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Certain embodiments relate to systems for insulated conductors used in heater elements. More particularly, fittings for splicing together insulated conductors and/or insulated conductors to other conductors are described.

Hydroformed splice for insulated conductors

A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling an end portion of a core of a first insulated conductor to an end portion of a core of a second insulated conductor. At least a part of the end portions of the cores are at least partially exposed. Electrically insulating material is placed over the exposed portions of the cores. An inner sleeve is placed over end portions of the two insulated conductors to be coupled. An outer sleeve is placed over the inner sleeve. There is an open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are coupled to jackets of the insulated conductors. A pressurized fluid is provided into the open volume between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve to compress the inner sleeve into the electrically insulating material and compact the electrically insulating material.

Compositions comprising multi-valent cations and phosphono-phosphate containing polymers

Disclosed are novel phosphono-phosphate polymer compositions with multi-valent cations in aqueous solutions. These compositions can further include mono or multivalent anions.

Phosphono-phosphate containing compounds and polymers

Disclosed are novel phosphono-phosphate compounds, monomers, and polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver actives to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite.

Oral care compositions comprising phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymers

Disclosed are oral care compositions of novel phosphono-phosphate and anionic group containing polymer compositions that have targeted uses with divalent cations and surfaces having divalent cations. These compounds can be used to deliver anionic character to surfaces such as calcium hydroxyapatite for use in oral care applications.

Mixed sugar compositions

Novel mixtures of sugar amides or sugar amines are disclosed that have improved thermal properties over the individual components. New feedstocks based on both the surfactant tail as well as the sugar head group allow for improved physical properties of sugar amide surfactant mixtures and thus improved formulatability. Furthermore, new sources of unique methyl esters from both bioengineering and or co-metathesis of fats and oils provide novel and improved sugar amide surfactant mixtures.

Electronic device with efficient thermal dissipation

An electronic device includes an elongated tubular housing. One or more electronic components are coupled to a chassis disposed in a cavity of the tubular housing. A pair of elongated channels are positioned on opposite sides of the chassis and between the chassis and a sidewall of the tubular housing. The channels are tapered or wedge-shaped along their lengths. During assembly, one of the channels may be slid longitudinally along the other, causing the channels to expand laterally, due to their wedge shape, to secure the chassis in the tubular housing. The chassis and the pair of channels provide a thermally conductive path to dissipate heat. During use, heat generated by the electronic components is transmitted radially outward from the electronic components, through the chassis and the pair of channels, and through the tubular housing to the exterior of the portable electronic device.

A process for making renewable surfactant intermediates and surfactants from fats and oils and products thereof

The present invention relates generally to methods for producing renewable detergent compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for producing detergent intermediates, including bio-linear alkylbenzene (LAB), bio-alcohols, and long chain bio-paraffins, from natural oils.

A process for making renewable surfactant intermediates and surfactants from fats and oils and products thereof

The present invention relates generally to methods for producing renewable detergent compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for producing detergent intermediates, including bio-linear alkylbenzene (LAB), bio-alcohols, and long chain bio-paraffins, from natural oils.

Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use

Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Wind turbine sensor assembly and method of assembling the same

A sensor assembly for use with a wind turbine rotor blade is provided. The sensor assembly includes an air data probe including a base shaft, a tip, and a rod portion extending therebetween, wherein the rod portion is fabricated from a composite material. The sensor assembly includes a receptacle configured to couple within the leading edge of the rotor blade for receiving the base shaft therein such that the tip extends a distance from the leading edge when the base shaft is received within the receptacle.

Method and apparatus for measuring air flow condition at a wind turbine blade

A method and an apparatus for measuring an air flow at an airfoil surface are provided, wherein at least one pressure sensor adapted to detect an air flow associated with a rotor blade surface and a pressure transducer which converts the detected air flow into an electrical signal indicating the air flow are provided. The pressure sensor is arranged within the boundary layer of the air flow at the airfoil surface such that the boundary layer profile may be determined from the electrical signal. The air flow sensor is adapted for rotor blades of a wind turbine to assist in adjusting a pitch angle of the rotor blades.

Wind turbine inflow angle monitoring and control system

A wind turbine including a control system and at least one wind turbine blade having a pressure measurement system is disclosed. The pressure measurement system includes a pressure probe that provides a measurement of inflow angle to the control system. The control system adjusts the blade pitch angle of the at least one turbine blade in response to the inflow angle measurement to improve energy capture. The pressure probe is mounted by a probe support structure at a predetermined position from the leading edge of the at least one wind turbine blade.

Abrasion-resistant cuttable self-adhesive industrial tile

Abrasion-resistant cuttable self-adhesive industrial tile

Abrasion-resistant cuttable self-adhesive industrial tile

BTNL3 proteins, nucleic acids and antibodies and uses thereof

The invention provides novel BTNL3 proteins, including multimers, fragments, fusion proteins, and variants. In addition, antibodies that can bind to BTNL3 proteins and nucleic acids encoding BTNL3 proteins are provided. Methods of making BTNL3 proteins using such nucleic acids are also provided. Uses for BTNL3 proteins, and agonists or antagonists thereof, are described.

Cam shaft/cam gear assembly and thrust strategy for engine using same

An engine includes a camshaft supported in a housing for rotation about an axis of rotation. A cam gear is attached to one end of the camshaft and includes a first thrust bearing surface. A thrust ring is attached to the cam gear and includes a second thrust bearing surface. A thrust ring retainer is attached to the housing with a plurality of bolts and includes a pair of thrust surfaces trapped between the first thrust bearing surface of the cam gear and a second thrust bearing surface of the thrust ring. The thrust ring retainer also defines a portion of a lubrication connection passage that facilitates pressure equalization among a plurality of lubrication galleries arranged in parallel adjacent the camshaft.

Anti-angpt2 antibodies

The present invention relates to new anti-angiopoietin 2 (ANGPT2) neutralizing antibodies for therapeutic and diagnostic methods and composition using them.

A process for making renewable surfactant intermediates and surfactants from fats and oils and products thereof

The present invention relates generally to methods for producing renewable detergent compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for producing detergent intermediates, including bio-linear alkylbenzene (LAB), bio-alcohols, and long chain bio-paraffins, from natural oils.

Non-pneumatic wheel

A non-pneumatic wheel having spokes that are constructed such that collectively the plurality of spokes exhibit a fractional radial stiffness value within a range of 1 N/mm/deg to 10 N/mm/deg and a non-linearity of less than 20% when deflected under normal loading conditions.

Self-enclosed air vehicle

Vehicles such as unmanned air vehicles that are capable of movement from an open, flight configuration to an enclosed configuration in which all major flight components can be protected by an outer shell are disclosed. In the enclosed configuration, the vehicles can take on standard geometric shapes such as a rectangular prism, sphere, cylinder, or another shape, so as to not be recognizable as an unmanned air vehicle. Embodiments of vehicles can also include interchangeable and/or wireless motor arms, motor arms which are electrically connected to the remainder of the vehicle only when in an open configuration, remote controllers removably attached to the remainder of the vehicle, and clip or other attachment mechanisms for attachment to objects such as backpacks.