Spacecraft materials comprising a polymer and a shielding material are described. The spacecraft material may form a radiation shield, to shield a spacecraft from cosmic rays. In certain configurations, the spacecraft material may be poured onto, and cured, directly on the individual components of the spacecraft to form a radiation shield.
A method of in-process inspection includes acquiring a grayscale image of an automated fiber placement (AFP) workpiece, executing a series of detection algorithms on the grayscale image to identify a plurality of characteristics in the grayscale image indicative of one or more defects in the AFP workpiece, and detecting the one or more defects in the AFP workpiece based on the identified plurality of characteristics.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/34 - Smoothing or thinning of the patternMorphological operationsSkeletonisation
G06V 10/762 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks
G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
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INFLATABLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING INFLATABLE STRUCTURE
In an inflatable structure, a plurality of fibers is formed in a cavity of a flexible shell. When structure is inflated, the shell expands and the fibers are tensioned to constrain the flexible shell to have a fiber-constrained shape. When the structure is uninflated, the flexible shell is configured to collapse. The structure is formed by additive manufacturing. The fibers are fused to the shell and can run in various directions in relation to each other and the flexible shell. Fibers can extend obliquely to the shell when tensioned and at crosswise directions in relation to each other to form a nonwoven mesh.
B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
Provided herein is a system for guiding polymeric fibers using ultrasonic waves. In particular, this application discloses a system of producing fibers including an emitter, a fiber guidance system, and a collector. The emitter supplies the polymer jet into the fiber guidance system. The fiber guidance system includes a phased array of transducers and a control system. The control system directs the phased array of transducers to generate acoustic energy to create an acoustic hologram and guide the polymer jet in space to form the polymer fiber before it is collected in the collector.
Described herein is a method. The method may include receiving, by a first device, data of a first layer of the first device, the data for transmission over a network to a second device. The method may include encrypting, by the first device, the data at the first layer, to generate first encrypted data. The method may include encrypting, by the first device, the first encrypted data at a second layer, to generate second encrypted data. The method may include transmitting, by the first device, the second encrypted data via the network to the second device.
An autoclave vacuum system uses two vacuum sources to selectively impart a vacuum. In an exemplary embodiment, the vacuum sources are different types, wherein the first vacuum source is a vacuum pump, and the second source is a Venturi vacuum. The autoclave vacuum system uses a valve system for controlling whether the first and/or second vacuum sources are fluidly coupled to the vacuum enclosure. The valve system allows the autoclave vacuum system to assume a plurality of different configurations chosen such that a constant desired pressure is attained in the autoclave. The valve system may be triggered by a control system configured to recognize and act upon autoclave requirements such as temperature, pressure, duration of use, and number of cycles.
A filter for filtering a fluid that is removed from a vacuum enclosure in an autoclave has a rigid housing comprising of a main body and a lid or cap. The rigid housing defines a filter interior, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet and outlet arranged such that the fluid has to make at least one turn as the fluid flows in the filter interior. Filter media in the interior catches debris. The filter is constructed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures of imparted by an autoclave. A hose port connects the filter to the vacuum system of the autoclave.
A tri-wheel commuter device is convertible between a tricycle configuration and a three wheeled cart configuration. The tri-wheel commuter device has a pair of wheels, a drive wheel, a seat, a seat hanger, handlebars, at least one cupholder, and a basket assembly having left and right upper and lower baskets. The tri-wheel commuter device also has a first frame section, a second frame section, and a hinge, which allows for inline folding and unfolding of the tri-wheel commuter device between tricycle and three wheeled cart configurations. The configuration of the handlebars and the basket assembly allows for conversion.
Compounds and treatment methods with compounds exhibiting antiviral activity and/or inhibition of viral replication against viruses, particularly those belonging to the picornavirus-like supercluster, including coronavirus.
A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
A61K 31/4025 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. cromakalim
A61K 31/438 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom the ring being spiro-condensed with carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring systems
C07D 207/267 - 2-Pyrrolidones with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms directly attached to other ring carbon atoms with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom
C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07F 9/6584 - Heterocyclic compounds, e.g. containing phosphorus as a ring hetero atom having phosphorus atoms, with or without nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium atoms, as ring hetero atoms having phosphorus and nitrogen atoms with or without oxygen or sulfur atoms, as ring hetero atoms having one phosphorus atom as ring hetero atom
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Arranging and conducting of seminars and workshops in the field of mental health and wellness; Development and dissemination of printed educational materials of others in the field of mental health and wellness; Education services, namely, providing education in the fields of mental health and wellness; Providing on-line newsletters in the field of mental health and wellness; Training services in the field of mental health and wellness, substance abuse and recovery, suicide prevention, and sexual abuse and sexual violence Providing a website featuring information about health and wellness, namely, substance abuse and recovery, suicide prevention, and sexual abuse and sexual violence; Providing mental health and wellness information
A tool for use with Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machines and systems for use in in-process inspection of composite parts. The AFP system uses a robot, fiber guide, compaction roller, heating system, and an in-process inspection tool. The in-process inspection tool utilizes at least one profiler housed within a support bracket, which mounts the profiler on an AFP head of the AFP system such that the profiler does not interfere with the AFP layup, but outputs an in-process inspection signal representing a surface profile of a fiber strip as it is placed onto a molding for a composite part by the AFP head.
A defect visualization system includes an augmented reality viewing device including a display, and a visualization module configured to receive defect data representative of the defects on the part, determine a position of the augmented reality viewing device in relation to the part, generate one or more display objects, wherein each display object of the display objects corresponds to a respective defect of the defects, and present the display objects on the display so that the display objects appear in alignment with the defects on the part.
G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A marker transfer tape includes a transfer material layer that extends along a length and width of the marker transfer tape and an adhesive layer along a bottom side of the transfer material layer. The marker transfer tape includes a marker separation cut that defines a first removable portion, a second removable portion, and a plurality of markers between the first and second removable portions such that the markers are centrally located along the width of the marker transfer tape and spaced apart along the length of the marker transfer tape. The markers are applied to the surface by: adhering the marker transfer tape to the surface; peeling off the first removable portion; and peeling off the second removable portion.
A mold for use in molding a surface of a component is formed from separate building blocks that are assembled together so that mold surface segments associated with each of the building blocks line up to form one contiguous mold surface that corresponds with the shape of the mold. The building blocks can be formed to have integral formations for connecting them together. The building blocks can be formed by modeling the contiguous mold surface, dividing this first mold model into sections which define discrete building block models, and then forming each building block separately based on the discrete building block models. For instance, the individual block models can be assigned to different additive manufacturing machines and then later be assembled together at a final location.
The present disclosure provides an endotracheal tube retainer for retaining an endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube retainer has a clip to be supported on a head such that the clip is spaced apart in front of a mouth and is adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the clip defines a tube retention channel that may receive the endotracheal tube such that the clip grips the endotracheal tube to retain it in the clip. The open configuration releases the endotracheal tube such that the endotracheal tube is movable relative to the clip. The clip can be equipped with primary and secondary retention features for holding the clip closed. The clip can be opened and closed by one-handed operation. The retainer has a stabilizer extension used for stabilizing the endotracheal tube during one-handed operation of the clip.
A slip-resistant patch for a tongue bulb employs a planar body configured to conform to a surface of the tongue bulb. The planar body has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first major surface is textured and the second major surface is adhesive. The textured material is configured to be positioned on a surface of an oral cavity and maintain position on the surface of the oral cavity throughout lingual movement within the oral cavity. The adhesive material is of a pressure sensitive material and being configured to adhere to the surface of the tongue bulb. At least one tether extends from the planar body along the perimeter portion. The at least one tether is configured to be wrapped around a stem of the tongue bulb for securing the slip-resistant patch to the tongue bulb.
Processes for converting nitrate to ammonia are described. Nitrate is electrochemically converted in the presence of a catalyst to form a product comprising ammonia. The catalyst comprises cobalt on a support, where the support is in the form of a foil, mesh, cloth, gauze, sponge, and combinations thereof. The catalyst may alternatively comprise a cobalt in the form of a foil, mesh, cloth, gauze, sponge, and combinations thereof.
C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
C25B 11/052 - Electrodes comprising one or more electrocatalytic coatings on a substrate
C25B 11/056 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material consisting of textile or non-woven fabric
In an inflatable structure, a plurality of fibers is formed in a cavity of a flexible shell. When structure is inflated, the shell expands and the fibers are tensioned to constrain the flexible shell to have a fiber-constrained shape. When the structure is uninflated, the flexible shell is configured to collapse. The structure is formed by additive manufacturing. The fibers are fused to the shell and can run in various directions in relation to each other and the flexible shell. Fibers can extend obliquely to the shell when tensioned and at crosswise directions in relation to each other to form a nonwoven mesh.
B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
An adjustable nail bed splint can be fitted to a plurality of patient-specific nail beds of varying shapes. The adjustable nail bed splint includes a splint plate having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion spaced apart along a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinal edge margins spaced apart along a lateral axis. The splint plate is adjustable for fitment to a patient-specific nail bed. The splint plate is stiffer along the longitudinal axis than along the lateral axis to facilitate deforming the splint plate laterally to generally conform to a lateral curvature of the patient-specific nail bed. A kit for splinting nail beds includes an adjustable nail bed splint within sterile packaging. The adjustable nail bed splint is configured to be fitted to a plurality of patient-specific nail beds of varying shapes.
An induction welding system employs an induction welding apparatus with an induction welding power supply and a chiller in the same enclosure. An induction welding coil is powered by the induction welding power supply. A variable force press can press together work pieces and an actuator can move the induction welding coil lengthwise along a weld joint. The weld controller repeatably conducts induction welds by controlling the induction welding power supply to power the induction welding coil and controlling the induction welding tooling to at least one of press together work pieces to be welded and move the induction welding coil lengthwise along a weld joint between work pieces to be welded.
Compounds exhibiting antiviral activity and/or inhibition of viral replication against viruses, particularly those belonging to the picornavirus-like supercluster, including coronavirus having a formula: (I) where X comprises a cyclic moiety, R2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino acid side chain, bicyclic or tricyclic side chain, combinations, and substituted forms thereof, and Z is selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, aldehydes, alpha-ketoamides, and bisulfite salts, and in particular —CH2OH, —CHO, —CH(0H)S03−Na+, and -[0(C=0)Rw]S03−Na+.
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
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SURFACE PREPARATION END EFFECTOR FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOT SYSTEM AND INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCESSES
A robot end effector for surface preparation in an automated inspection and repair system for composite parts has an end effector body and a plasma control unit and a plasma jet nozzle supported on the end effector body. The plasma control unit directs a jet of atmospheric plasma through the plasma jet nozzle. A slave tool changer is secured to the end effector body. The slave tool changer releasably and operatively connects the robot end effector to an industrial robot such that the industrial robot can move the robot end effector along a composite part as the plasma control unit directs a jet of atmospheric plasma through the plasma jet nozzle toward the composite part to clean the composite part and increase a surface free energy of the composite part.
A laser shearography end effector for inspection in an automated inspection and repair system for composite parts. A laser shearography system including an excitation system and a laser shearography camera is supported on a frame for movement with the frame. A slave tool changer is secured to the frame for releasably and operatively connecting the inspection tool to an industrial robot such that the industrial robot can move the inspection tool along a work piece as the laser shearography system inspects the work piece and such that the laser shearography end effector is interchangeable with at least one other automatic inspection end effector or repair end effector of the automated inspection and repair system.
A surface analyst end effector for an automated inspection and repair system for composite parts. A surface analyst system and a tool changer are supported on a chassis. A control unit of the surface analyst system is configured to conduct a bond readiness test by which the control unit directs an inspection head to place a drop of liquid onto a surface of a composite part and directs the inspection head to capture an image of the drop on the surface. The slave tool changer releasably and operatively connects the end effector to an industrial robot such that the industrial robot can move the end effector along the composite part and the inspection and repair system can signal the surface analyst to conduct a bond readiness test. The surface analyst end effector is interchangeable with other end effectors of the inspection and repair system for performing inspection and repair methods.
B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
G01B 21/30 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
A resistance welding apparatus can employ a modular power supply system with multiple power supply modules and leads for electrically connecting the modular power supply system to a welding resistor. The resistance welding apparatus is selectively configurable in at least three of (i) a first configuration in which the leads connect the first power supply module to the resistor and the second power supply module is disconnected from the resistor; (ii) a second configuration in which the leads connect the second power supply module to the resistor and the first power supply module is disconnected from the resistor; (iii) a third configuration in which the leads connect the first and second power supply modules to the resistor in series; and (iv) a fourth configuration in which the leads connect the first and second power supply modules to the resistor in parallel.
In a system for determining a location of an emitter, a mobile frame is configured for movement relative to the emitter. A main receiver and a frequency mixing antenna are supported on the mobile frame at different locations on the frame but so that both move with the frame relative to the emitter. The frequency mixing antenna is configured to receive an emitter signal and output a frequency-mixed signal. The main receiver is configured to directly receive the emitter signal and receive the frequency-mixed signal. A processor is configured to determine a first Doppler frequency from the direct emitter signal and a second Doppler frequency from the frequency-mixed signal and to determine the location of the emitter in a defined search area based on the first and second Doppler frequencies. Multiple Doppler frequencies can be created also using multiple frequency mixing antennas to improve the localization resolution.
An autonomous or semi-autonomous cell for inspecting composite parts, verifying repairs made to such parts, and facilitating repairs to composite parts. The cell employs automated inspection, damage assessment, and repair systems. An industrial robot automatically attaches to a set of interchangeable inspection and repair end effectors to carry out the inspection, verification, and repair processes. The cell can be equipped with fixtures for supporting a rotorcraft blade and rotating the blade within the cell so that the robot can access the entire blade. Processes are provided for performing inspections, tracking the inspection data for parts in a database, and carrying out repairs. Over time, a software applicant can use the inspection data to train a machine learning model for recognizing damage to the composite part based on inspection images.
B29C 73/00 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass
B29C 73/10 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using preformed elements using patches sealing on the surface of the article
B29C 73/26 - Apparatus or accessories not otherwise provided for for mechanical pretreatment
B29L 31/08 - Blades for rotors, stators, fans, turbines or the like, e.g. screw propellers
A protective covering can protect a surface of a composite article from lightning strikes, wherein the surface includes at least one grounding connection. The covering includes a conductive sheet formed from electrically conductive material configured to be affixed to the composite article over a portion of the surface adjacent the grounding connection; and a perforated overlaminate sheet comprising a dielectric material configured to be affixed to the composite article over the conductive sheet. The perforated overlaminate sheet distributes electrical current of the lighting strikes over an area of the protective covering.
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Clothing, namely, T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, caps, headwear, and jackets Education and entertainment services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the college and university level; research in the field of education; arranging and conducting educational conferences in the field of educational research and college and university instruction; entertainment services, namely, conducting athletic competitions
The present disclosure provides a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Collection Device that comprises a carriage, a hitch, a holding chamber, a powered sweeper, and a funneling component. The carriage moves along a surface. The hitch couples the carriage to an Automated Mobile Robot (AMR) such that the automated robot drives movement of the carriage along the surface. The holding chamber is supported on the carriage and comprises an opening through which debris are passable into the holding chamber. The powered sweeper comprises a movable brush supported on the carriage and is operatively connected to a power supply of the Automated Mobile Robot. The funneling component is located between the movable brush and the holding chamber and is moved by the powered sweeper along surface S such that the debris swept by the movable brush are guided by the funneling component into the opening of the holding chamber.
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
The present disclosure provides a balloon system for mitigating solar radiation. The balloon system reflects solar radiation away from the earth. The balloon system includes at least one balloon having an outer surface for reflecting solar radiation. An orbital launching system launches the balloon to a set orbital location at which the balloon can orbit around earth in a path of solar radiation from the sun toward earth. At the set orbital location, the earth's gravitational force and solar pressure imparted on the balloon counterbalance the sun's gravitational force on the balloon. The set orbital location is spaced apart from a Lagrange stability point L1 in a direction toward the sun and away from the earth.
A screen reading system for providing accessibility to multimodal document content includes a memory storing: a document file defining a displayable document page containing text and images presented in panels to define a graphic narrative; an accessible content database stores audio files for the text and images, defined page locations for the audio files, panel locations for panels, and narrative sequencing for at least some of the audio files and the panels; and a processor-executable screen reading engine that when executed by a processor displays the document page on a display, receives user input to the display, and plays the audio files in response to the user input. The screen reading engine facilitates multiple modes of screen reading and can provide haptic feedback.
G06F 3/0483 - Interaction with page-structured environments, e.g. book metaphor
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
The present disclosure provides an endotracheal tube retainer for retaining an endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube retainer has a clip to be supported on a head such that the clip is spaced apart in front of a mouth and is adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the clip defines a tube retention channel that may receive the endotracheal tube such that the clip grips the endotracheal tube to retain it in the clip. The open configuration releases the endotracheal tube such that the endotracheal tube is movable relative to the clip. The clip can be equipped with primary and secondary retention features for holding the clip closed. The clip can be opened and closed by one-handed operation. The retainer has a stabilizer extension used for stabilizing the endotracheal tube during one-handed operation of the clip.
Compounds and treatment methods with compounds exhibiting antiviral activity and/or inhibition of viral replication against viruses, particularly those belonging to the picornavirus-like supercluster, including coronavirus.
A61K 31/4015 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. piracetam, ethosuximide
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
A radioactive power generation system is disclosed, the system comprising a radioactive power generator and a releasable antiproton containment. The radioactive power generator includes a radioisotope material. The releasable antiproton containment comprising a plurality of antiprotons contained in isolation from the radioisotope material. The releasable antiproton containment is configured to selectively release the antiprotons from the releasable antiproton containment such that the antiprotons can annihilate the radioisotope material in a fission event to reenergize the radioactive power generator.
Methods of using fiber-reinforced composite articles useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
A61L 15/14 - Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
A medical instrument for cutting soft tissue during an interventional radiology procedure includes a hypodermic needle and a stylet at least partially located within the needle bore. The portion of the stylet located within the needle bore and the needle collectively form at least one fluid passageway. The stylet is movable relative to the hypodermic needle along the needle axis. The stylet is adjustable between a retracted configuration and a protracted configuration. The stylet head is located within the needle bore when the medical instrument is in the retracted configuration. The stylet head is located external to the needle bore when the medical instrument is in the protracted configuration. The fluid passageway enables fluid to flow from the proximal needle end to the distal needle end when the stylet is in the retracted configuration and in the protracted configuration.
An augmented reality visualization system is disclosed for viewing non-destructive inspection (NDI) data of a component. The system comprises a component camera configured to capture a real time image of the component, a component display configured to display an AR image of the component, and an AR controller including an augmented reality processor and a non-transitory tangible storage medium. The storage medium includes processor-executable instructions for controlling the AR processor when the instructions are executed by the AR processor. The instructions access the NDI data of the component and implement a component AR engine to generate the AR image in real time by overlaying the NDI data on the real time image. The AR engine is configured to detect one or more three-dimensional (3D) features of the component in the real-time image and generate the AR image based on the detected one or more features.
A disposable stethoscope comprising a headset and a chestpiece assembly configured to be acoustically connected to the headset for conveying sound to the headset. The chestpiece assembly comprises a diaphragm, a chestpiece body, and a retention ring. The chestpiece body comprises a drum including a peripheral annular rim and a central hole. The diaphragm comprises a peripheral edge margin configured to be positioned on the drum such that the peripheral edge margin of the diaphragm is supported on the rim. The retention ring comprises a ring portion extending circumferentially about a ring axis and at least one latch arm extending along the ring axis. The retention ring is configured to be positioned on the chestpiece body to sandwich the peripheral edge margin of the diaphragm between the rim and the ring portion and the arms latch with the chestpiece body to attach the retention ring to the chestpiece body.
A multilayer protective covering can protect a surface from lightning strikes. The covering includes a bottom conductive layer affixed to the surface and having a first opening that is aligned with a grounding connection so that the grounding connection is exposed through first opening and not in contact with the bottom conductive layer. The covering also includes a dielectric layer affixed to the bottom conductive layer and having second opening aligned with the grounding connection so that the grounding connection is exposed through second opening and not in contact with the dielectric layer. The covering additionally includes a top conductive layer affixed to the dielectric layer and covering the grounding connection. The top conductive layer directs electrical current from a lightning strike on the surface to the grounding connection.
B32B 38/10 - Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
A satellite communications system is disclosed, the system comprising a ground controller, a decode-and-forward (DF) satellite transponder, and a digital high-power amplifier (HPA). The DF is further comprised of a transponder front end including a digital channelizer and a predistorter. The ground controller is configured to transmit multiple-access frequency-division-multiplexed signals to the DF, where the DF is configured to down-convert the signals received at the transponder front end. The digital channelizer is configured to convert the signals received into a single sample steam and feed the stream through the predistorter into the single digital HPA, wherein the HPA is configured to amplify each input sample of the stream in sample-by-sample fashion and generates a discrete output. The DF is further configured to convert the output of the digital HPA to a continuous time signal and up-convert the output with a main carrier frequency for down-link transmission to multiple-access ground users.
Compounds and treatment methods with compounds exhibiting antiviral activity and/or inhibition of viral replication against viruses, particularly those belonging to the picornaviru s -like supercluster, including coronavirus having a formula: (I) or a prodrug or pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, where: each X comprises at least one cyclic moiety directly attached to the oxygen or connected via an alkyl linkage, where at least one of the linkage and/or the X moiety comprises a deuterium substitution; and Z is selected from the group consisting of aldehydes and bisulfite salts, or the ester or carbamate prodrugs thereof.
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
Compounds and treatment methods with compounds exhibiting antiviral activity and/or inhibition of viral replication against viruses, particularly those belonging to the picornavirus-like supercluster, including coronavirus having a formula:
Z is selected from the group consisting of aldehydes and bisulfite salts, or the ester or carbamate prodrugs thereof.
A composite article includes a lightning strike protection coating on a composite substrate. The lightning strike protection coating is formed from electrically conductive material and includes protrusions spaced along the length and width of a portion of the substrate surface. To form the lightning strike protection coating, a form is pressed against electrically conductive coating material on the composite substrate while the electrically conductive coating material is flowable. For example, the form can be a release film used in a composite vacuum bagging process. Suitable release film can have depressions along an inner surface that define an imprint of the coating protrusions. After curing, the coating can be covered with a layer of paint that conceals the protrusions but still allows lightning streamers to penetrate the paint at the protrusions.
A composite nerve conduit comprising an elongated body comprising one or more hollow elongated internal channels for guiding and promoting nerve regeneration. The conduit is a three-dimensional scaffold comprising a crosslinked hybrid/composite matrix of collagen and soy protein isolate having improved mechanical and biocompatibility properties. Methods of using the conduit for promoting nerve regeneration at a site of neural tissue damage by bridging wounded, severed, or damaged nerve sections in a peripheral and/or central nervous system. Methods of fabricating composite neural conduits are also disclosed.
A61B 17/11 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for performing anastomosisButtons for anastomosis
A61L 27/44 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
An induction welder for inductively welding two or more components has an induction coil for applying a magnetic field to a weld site of the two or more components to inductively weld the two or more components together. The induction coil includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is positioned proximate the weld site of the two or more components to inductively weld the two or more components at the weld site. A press is disposed distally of the induction coil such that the press is disposed between the induction coil and the two or more components when the two or more components are being inductively welded together. The press is used to apply pressure to the two or more components and press the two or more components together at the weld site simultaneously with the application of the magnetic field at the weld site.
B23K 13/01 - Welding by high-frequency current heating by induction heating
B23K 20/02 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of a press
An induction welder for inductively welding two or more components has an induction coil for applying a magnetic field to a weld site of the two or more components to inductively weld the two or more components together. The induction coil includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is positioned proximate the weld site of the two or more components to inductively weld the two or more components at the weld site. A press is disposed distally of the induction coil such that the press is disposed between the induction coil and the two or more components when the two or more components are being inductively welded together. The press is used to apply pressure to the two or more components and press the two or more components together at the weld site simultaneously with the application of the magnetic field at the weld site.
B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
A protective covering can protect a surface of a composite article from lightning strikes, wherein the surface includes at least one grounding connection. The covering includes a conductive sheet formed from electrically conductive material configured to be affixed to the composite article over a portion of the surface adjacent the grounding connection; and a perforated overlaminate sheet comprising a dielectric material configured to be affixed to the composite article over the conductive sheet. The perforated overlaminate sheet distributes electrical current of the lighting strikes over an area of the protective covering.
A sanding system for sanding a surface of a part includes a scanner and a sander. The scanner scans the part to obtain a three-dimensional (3D) surface model of the surface of the part to be sanded. The sander sands the surface of the part. The sander includes a sanding effector that engages and sands the surface of the part and a robot coupled to the sanding effector. The robot moves the sanding effector into engagement with and across the surface of the part based on the 3D surface model to sand the surface of the part.
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
B24B 41/00 - Component parts of grinding machines or devices, such as frames, beds, carriages or headstocks
B24B 41/06 - Work supports, e.g. adjustable steadies
A vehicle wind buffeting shield, a vehicle incorporating a wind buffeting shield, and a method of diverting upward air flow during operation of a vehicle using a wind buffeting shield are provided. The wind buffeting shield includes a flow restricting portion and at least one mounting member. The at least one mounting member couples the flow restricting portion proximate a bottom portion of a gas tank of a vehicle such that the flow restricting portion projects generally horizontal and outwards from the vehicle and restricts upward air flow during operation of the vehicle.
The present disclosure provides a slip-resistant patch for a tongue bulb that includes a perimeter portion and a planar body. The perimeter portion defines a shape and size of the slip-resistant patch while the planar body is defined by the perimeter portion of the slip-resistant patch. The planar body is configured to contour to a surface of a tongue bulb. The planar body includes a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first major surface includes a textured material while the second major surface includes an adhesive material. The textured material is configured to be positioned on a surface of an oral cavity and maintain position on the surface of the oral cavity throughout lingual movement within the oral cavity. The adhesive material is of a pressure sensitive material and is configured to adhere to the surface of the tongue bulb.
A robotic system for laying out a specified wiring harness. A robotic arm is configured to arrange a plurality of wire segments along the harness support surface. A system controller is configured to direct the robotic arm to arrange each of the plurality of wire segments on the harness support surface along a specified wire route. A preparation device can label one or both ends of each wire segment as they are being laid out on the support surface. The labeler can automatically apply adhesive labels as flags at selected locations along the length of the wire segment. In a method of making a wiring harness, the robotic arm positions pins on a harness support surface to define wire routes and then arranges at least one wire segment on the harness support surface along each of the wire routes.
The present disclosure provides an anti jamming system for a wireless communication system an antenna array comprising N antenna elements. At least two multiphase filters being connected to the antenna array and configured to receive an antenna element signal from each one of the N antenna elements. An anti-jamming system for a wireless communication system comprising an antenna array comprising N antenna elements and a filter configured to attenuate jamming signals from sources that is greater than, less than, or equal to N. An anti-jamming system for a wireless communication system comprising a multiphase filter connected to the antenna array to receive an antenna element signal from each antenna element of the antenna array, the multiphase filters comprising a first phase and a second phase, wherein the first phase of the multiphase filter executes a Frost's algorithm and the second phase of the multiphase filter executes a Maximin algorithm.
H01Q 3/26 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture
H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communicationCounter-measures
H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
An intraoral apparatus for evaluating oral function of a patient. The intraoral apparatus comprises a dental-engagement element configured to engage with one or more teeth of the patient. The intraoral apparatus additionally comprises an oral media configured to be positioned adjacent to a palate of the patient. The intraoral apparatus further comprises a plurality of sensors associated with the oral media.
Antiviral protease inhibitors are disclosed, along with related antiviral dipeptidyl compounds, macrocyclic derivatives thereof and methods of using the same to treat or prevent viral infection and disease from coronaviruses, caliciviruses, and picornaviruses.
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Education services, namely, conducting trainings in the field of engineering, 3D printing, scanning, design, electronics, finishing, glass, plastic, metals, welding, textiles, wood, foam, and maker spaces; Education services, namely, one-on-one mentoring in the fields of entrepreneurial ventures, startups, and early-stage companies; Training in the use and operation of 2D and 3D CAD software, and in design, drafting, modeling, architectural drawing, and engineering software and consultation relating thereto; Training services in the field of aviation engineering, automotive engineering, bioscience, wind engineering and industrial aerodynamics, petroleum engineering, and military technology; Education services, namely, providing courses of instructions at the college and university level and distributing course materials in connection therewith; educational research, namely, research in the field of education; arranging and conducting educational conferences; entertainment services, namely, conducting athletic competitions; entertainment services, namely, the presentation of university athletic events; entertainment services in the nature of live performances in dance, theater and music and baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and competitions; entertainment services, in the nature of live performances by theater groups, music groups, and marching bands; career counseling, namely, providing advice concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; education services in the nature of graduate and post-graduate courses and instruction; organizing and conducting social education and entertainment events for alumni, namely, reunions, receptions, and gatherings related to university athletic events and other university-related activities
An adapter for the finger appendage of a brass instrument has an adapter body. An outboard side and an inboard side of the adapter body are spaced apart along a width. The adapter includes a fitting portion defining the outboard side of the adapter body and a spacer portion defining the inboard side of the adapter body. The fitting portion defines a mounting opening configured to receive the first portion of the adapter body to mount the adapter body on the finger appendage such that the spacer portion is received in the finger gap and the inboard side of the adapter body opposes the second portion of the finger appendage to define a reduced gap having a width that is less than the width of the finger gap.
A method, system, and computer program for non-invasively monitoring a physiological parameter and providing biofeedback. The method, system, and computer program provide for the non-invasive detection of a physiological parameter by detecting changes in color channel values of a user in a live video feed and presenting biofeedback to the user indicating the relative position of the physiological parameter to an optimal range.
A fiber-reinforced composite article useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A61F 13/04 - Plaster of Paris bandagesOther stiffening bandages
A remote control door closure operating system is based on a central server with a backend database identifying a collection of controllable doors and a plurality of authorized users and corresponding credentials. A door interface unit is adapted to communicate with an authorized user to supply a live video stream of a respective door and to execute door opening and closing commands from the authorized user. A mobile device has a user application program configured to interact with the central server and door interface unit in order to 1) obtain configuration data, 2) authenticate the authorized user, 3) receive the live video stream, and 4) initiate the door opening and closing commands. Safe operation of the door opening/closing operation is encouraged by maximizing use of video surveillance before and during door operations and by conducting separate security authentications for video streaming and for door operation requests.
E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
H04N 17/00 - Diagnosis, testing or measuring for television systems or their details
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
Structures and methods are provided for adjusting a size of a slide ring aperture for a musical instrument. Embodiments include a trumpet slide ring spacer adapted to be mounted on an instrument and retained within a valve slide ring.
Disclosed herein are protease transition state inhibitor/analogue prodrug compounds selected from the group consisting of esters, carbamates, ester phosphates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compositions containing such prodrugs are also disclosed, along with methods of using such compounds therapeutically or prophylactically against calicivirus, picornavirus, and/or coronavirus infection, as well as other conditions, such as malaria, cancer, stroke, heart attack, neural degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma through inhibition of the variety of proteases associated with progression of such conditions.
A61K 31/4015 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. piracetam, ethosuximide
A61K 31/662 - Phosphorus acids or esters thereof having P—C bonds, e.g. foscarnet, trichlorfon
A61K 31/223 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of alpha-amino acids
A61K 47/50 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates
p of the main blade alone, and wherein a ratio of normal aerodynamic force generated by the winglet to centrifugal force generated by the winglet during rotation at a nominal rated speed is in a range between 0.75 and 2.
A basketball shooting aid includes a sidewall having an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The upper surface of the sidewall defines an upper orifice and the lower surface of the sidewall defines a lower orifice, wherein the upper orifice has an upper orifice diameter and the lower orifice has a lower orifice diameter. The upper orifice diameter is greater than the lower orifice diameter such that the inner surface defines an intermediate orifice having a continuously tapering diameter, and the lower orifice diameter is substantially similar to the rim diameter of the existing basketball rim. The basketball shooting aid also comprises a shock-absorbing gasket and a damping layer. The shock-absorbing gasket is sandwiched between the sidewall and the existing basketball rim when the basketball shooting aid is retrofitted onto said existing basketball rim.
An automated process designs an indoor wayfinding system using wireless beacons interacting with a mobile smartphone to guide a user to a destination. Image processing and computational geometric techniques extracting necessary information about an indoor space to determine beacon placement and support path computations for navigation. An architectural floor plan of the indoor space of interest is scanned to extract all the points of interest (doors, stairs, elevators, etc.), to identify walking paths within this space, and to create a connectivity graph representation of the space upon which path computations for navigation can be performed. Optimized locations where beacons should be placed on the indoor floor plan are identified very quickly and with minimal effort.
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06F 30/18 - Network design, e.g. design based on topological or interconnect aspects of utility systems, piping, heating ventilation air conditioning [HVAC] or cabling
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
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Compounds for inhibiting bacterial growth via phosphatidylglycerol binding
Antibacterial small molecule compounds, termed liptins, bind to phosphatidylglycerol in bacterial plasma membranes. The small molecule compounds comprise a three-dimensional complementary binding pocket for phosphatidylglycerol, disrupting membrane function in a bacteriostatic or bactericidal manner. Methods of inhibiting bacterial growth and/or treating Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacterial infection using such compounds are also disclosed.
A61K 31/407 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil condensed with heterocyclic ring systems, e.g. ketorolac, physostigmine
C07D 487/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, not provided for by groups in which the condensed system contains four or more hetero rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
C07D 273/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by groups having two nitrogen atoms and more than one oxygen atom
C07D 321/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having two oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by groups
A01N 43/72 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with nitrogen atoms and oxygen or sulfur atoms, as ring hetero atoms
A01N 43/22 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom rings with more than six members
A61K 31/357 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having two or more oxygen atoms in the same ring, e.g. crown ethers, guanadrel
A61K 31/395 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins
An intraoral apparatus for evaluating oral function of a patient. The intraoral apparatus comprises a dental-engagement element configured to engage with one or more teeth of the patient. The intraoral apparatus additionally comprises an oral media configured to be positioned adjacent to a palate of the patient. The intraoral apparatus further comprises a plurality of sensors associated with the oral media.
The invention provides a system, including an apparatus and method for neural regeneration in damaged neural cells or neural tissue. The system encourages axonal growth and neural cell migration to the injury site by applying unidirectional electric stimulation at the site of neural tissue damage to promote cellular migration through the damaged site, facilitated by an implanted neural conduit that covers neural tissue areas and/or bridges any gaps between damaged neural tissue segments.
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Headwear; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts Arranging and conducting educational conferences; Educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the college and university level
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Multilayer coverings to protect surfaces from lightning strikes
A multilayer protective covering can protect a surface from lightning strikes. The covering includes a bottom conductive layer affixed to the surface and having a first opening that is aligned with a grounding connection so that the grounding connection is exposed through first opening and not in contact with the bottom conductive layer. The covering also includes a dielectric layer affixed to the bottom conductive layer and having second opening aligned with the grounding connection so that the grounding connection is exposed through second opening and not in contact with the dielectric layer. The covering additionally includes a top conductive layer affixed to the dielectric layer and covering the grounding connection. The top conductive layer directs electrical current from a lightning strike on the surface to the grounding connection.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
This document generally describes a safe-passage guidance strategy developed in a relative velocity framework to enable a generic aerial robot execute a precision three-dimensional maneuver through a narrow orifice in a wall. The relative sizes of the robot and the orifice can be such that the orifice is only slightly larger than the robot. The orifice can be approximated as an elliptical shape, and analytical nonlinear guidance laws incorporating state-based switching can be derived. Guidance laws can be used to maneuver the robot through both fixed and moving orifices as well as in scenarios when the orifice is closing with time.
A virtual reality (VR) based driving simulation system and method provides hazard perception training and testing. Some embodiments use a personal computing device (e.g., smartphone), a head-mounted VR headset, and a Bluetooth-connected push button keypad or other user input device. An immersive, 3D simulator enables users to experience and learn from hazardous scenarios without risking injury. Performance by a user in perceiving a hazard is compiled as a metric in a user profile stored on a server, and continued training and testing can be conducted with updated scenarios supplied by the server in accordance with the metric associated with a user.
G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
G09B 9/05 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles the view from a vehicle being simulated
G09B 9/052 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles characterised by provision for recording or measuring trainee's performance
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A method includes obtaining information associated with a forming operation involving a manufacturing machine having a tool that contacts material and simulating deformation of the material based on the information. Simulating the deformation of the material includes evaluating combinations of shear planes within an initial structure of the material. Simulating the deformation of the material also includes predicting a mode of deformation comprising one or more of the shear planes along which the initial structure of the material will likely deform. Simulating the deformation of the material further includes calculating a deformed shape of the material after an increment of deformation along the predicted mode of deformation. In addition, simulating the deformation of the material includes repeating the evaluating, predicting, and calculating with the deformed shape of the material as the initial structure one or more times to identify how one or more pieces of the material are removed by the tool during the forming operation over time.
G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
Provided herein are methods and systems for converting natural gas, and specifically methane, into higher-value oxycarbon products, such as methanol, methyl formate, and formic acid. The natural gas is introduced into an aqueous solution with hydroxyl radicals and reacted in ambient conditions to form the desired products in the presence of a metal catalyst. The methods described herein overcome the “over-activation” dilemma of prior art methods that lead to the formation of undesirable carbon oxide compounds. Methods and apparatus for forming hydrogen peroxide via electrolysis and for forming hydroxyl radicals from the hydrogen peroxide via reaction with ferrous ions are also provided.
C07C 29/09 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by hydrolysis
C07C 51/285 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation with peroxy-compounds
C07C 67/40 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by oxidation of groups which are precursors for the acid moiety of the ester by oxidation of primary alcohols
B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
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Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for use in diagnosing and managing computer hardware problems, computer software problems, computer network infrastructure problems, security enterprise management problems, and server problems; Computer services, namely, designing, developing, implementing, configuring, and maintaining computer software applications for others and consulting services related thereto; Technical services, namely, website design and development; Technical support services, namely, remote and on-site infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; Technical support services, namely, installation, administration, and troubleshooting of web and database applications; Information technology consulting services in the field of technology systems security; Information technology consulting services in the field of cybersecurity; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; Platform as a service (PAAS) services featuring computer software platforms for cybersecurity; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of cyber security; Software design and development; Computer software consulting services
Disclosed herein are protease transition state inhibitor/analogue prodrug compounds selected from the group consisting of esters, carbamates, ester phosphates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compositions containing such prodrugs are also disclosed, along with methods of using such compounds therapeutically or prophylactically against calicivirus, picornavirus, and/or coronavirus infection, as well as other conditions, such as malaria, cancer, stroke, heart attack, neural degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma through inhibition of the variety of proteases associated with progression of such conditions.
Antiviral protease inhibitors are disclosed, along with related antiviral dipeptidyl compounds, macrocyclic derivatives thereof, and methods of using the same to treat or prevent viral infection and disease from coronaviruses, caliciviruses, and picornaviruses.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force (USA)
Inventor
Kwon, Hyuck M.
Yang, Jie
Pham, Khanh D.
Abstract
Fully connected uplink and downlink fully connected relay network systems using pseudo-noise spreading and despreading sequences subjected to maximizing the signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio. The relay network systems comprise one or more transmitting units, relays, and receiving units connected via a communication network. The transmitting units, relays, and receiving units each may include a computer for performing the methods and steps described herein and transceivers for transmitting and/or receiving signals. The computer encodes and/or decodes communication signals via optimum adaptive PN sequences found by employing Cholesky decompositions and singular value decompositions (SVD). The PN sequences employ channel state information (CSI) to more effectively and more securely computing the optimal sequences.
Method and apparatus for generating asymmetric high-voltage waveforms with near- rectangular profiles. The method comprises producing selected low-frequency components of the Fourier series for a rectangular waveform explicitly and adding them to the amplified residual of lower-amplitude near-rectangular waveform upon filtering out certain frequencies.
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Business collaboration services, namely, providing a shared environment consisting of laboratories, equipment, technology, makerspaces, conference rooms, classrooms, and common gathering areas to entrepreneurs, existing businesses, researchers, and non-profits for the purpose of promoting collaboration to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced technologies Promoting innovation and education by coordinating and conducting academic, industry, and government research, testing, and technology development
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System and method for recycling of pre-impregnated composite fibers
An apparatus for recycling of fibers pre-impregnated with resin may include a container configured to receive a predetermined amount of solvent and a predetermined amount of fibers pre-impregnated with resin. The apparatus may also include an energy source configured to provide sound energy into the container in order to facilitate the removal of resin from the fibers, and a controller configured to control a frequency of the sound energy provided by the energy source into the container.
Antibacterial small molecule compounds, termed liptins, bind to phosphatidylglycerol in bacterial plasma membranes. The small molecule compounds comprise a three-dimensional complementary binding pocket for phosphatidylglycerol, disrupting membrane function in a bacteriostatic or bactericidal manner. Methods of inhibiting bacterial growth and/or treating Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacterial infection using such compounds are also disclosed.
C07D 487/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, not provided for by groups in which the condensed system contains four or more hetero rings
A MIMO antenna for mobile devices has a system board, and two or more microstrip lines extending along a top surface of the system board. The MIMO antenna additionally includes a ground plane extending along a bottom surface of the system board, wherein the ground plane has a Y-shaped slot. The MIMO antenna further includes one or more pairs of miniature antenna elements attached to the top surface of system board in contact with the at least two microstrip lines, wherein the antenna elements are slanted at ±45° with respect to a center Z of an X Y coordinate system, and center of a radiation sphere, located proximate the Y-shaped slot.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (USA)
Inventor
Kwon, Hyuck M.
Hannon, Matthew R.
Pham, Khanh D.
Abstract
A system and method for generating a channel statistics dependent frequency hopping pattern that requires low computational complexity and simultaneously maximizes channel capacity and minimizes the symbol error rate or bit error rate under partial band tone interference and Rician or other fading environments. The system includes one or more transmitting units and one or more receiving units communicating over a wireless communication network. A signal generated at one of the transmitting units is modified via the channel statistics dependent frequency hopping pattern as generated via one of the receiving units for improved signal accuracy and avoiding interferer detection and/or interference hits.
H04B 1/00 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
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System and method for generating exact symbol error rates of frequency-hopped signals
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force (USA)
Inventor
Kwon, Hyuck M.
Pham, Khanh D.
Abstract
A system and method for transmitting data over a wireless communication network. The method broadly includes generating a frequency hopping pattern spanning a plurality of time hops and a plurality of signal frequencies; generating a signal including a number of data symbols, the signal incorporating the frequency hopping pattern such that the symbols are distributed across the signal frequencies according to the frequency hopping pattern; transmitting the signal from a transmitting unit to a receiving unit over the wireless communication network; and generating an exact symbol error rate for the signal as received by the receiving unit.
H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
An electroactive polymer actuator useful in biomedical applications is disclosed. The electroactive polymer includes a dielectric elastomer film with a metallic mesh embedded therein, and two electrodes, each coating a respective major surface of the film. In some aspects, a cardiac assist device using such an electroactive polymer actuator is disclosed. The cardiac assist device includes a sleeve that substantially surrounds a persons heart and that is electrically insulated from its surroundings. Optionally, the cardiac assist device includes multiple regions connected to a power source in such a way that each region can be activated independently from the others. In other aspects, a method of using such a cardiac assist device to contract a heart is disclosed. A voltage is applied to the metallic mesh and the electrodes are grounded creating respective electric fields between the metallic mesh and each electrode, causing the cardiac assist device to contract.
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
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Clothing, namely, T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, hats, caps being headwear, headwear, and jackets Education services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the college and university level, and research in the field of education; Conducting athletic competitions; Providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; Providing live performances of marching bands
A system includes a shear member and an energy absorber. The shear member is configured to couple a seat portion to a base structure of a vehicle. The shear member is configured to sustain a first load without fracture and configured to inelastically deform under a second load. The second load is greater than the first load. The energy absorber is coupled to the seat portion and coupled to the base structure. The energy absorber is configured to absorb the energy following deformation of the shear member.
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
A system for generating a repair patch for a damaged area of a composite structure may include a scanning module, a repair patch model generator and a cutting tool. The scanning module may be deployed at the location of the damaged composite structure. The scanning module may be configured to scan the damaged area to generate scanned data indicative of a shape, size and/or contours of the damaged area. The repair patch model generator may include processing circuitry configured to obtain the scanned data, obtain parent ply information of the damaged composite structure, and generating a patch model of a repair patch including size and shape definition for each of a plurality of plies based on the scanned data and the parent ply information. The cutting tool may be configured to receive cutting files based on the patch model to generate a plurality of cut plies that combine to form the repair patch.
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
B32B 43/00 - Operations specially adapted for layered products and not otherwise provided for, e.g. repairingApparatus therefor
B64F 5/00 - Designing, manufacturing, assembling, cleaning, maintaining or repairing aircraft, not otherwise provided forHandling, transporting, testing or inspecting aircraft components, not otherwise provided for
A biosensor system including a biosensor patch and an interrogation device. The biosensor patch includes an open circuit self-resonating pattern for passively generating a response signal when excited by an interrogation signal. The response signal may have a frequency amplitude, phase, and bandwidth that may change according to an electro-magnetic response of a biological component of a user. The interrogation device transmits an interrogation signal to the biosensor patch and receives the response signal in return. The interrogation device may run an application for decoding and analyzing the response signal to generate data corresponding to the health of the biological component.
The present application draws attention to particulate materials derived from carbonaceous materials, such as carbon foam, as a platform technology for multiple medical procedures performed to address diverse tissue deficits and/or pathologies. The particulates are biocompatible, permissive of cell attachment and differentiation, and provide a 3-dimensional substrate that is permissive of neo-vascularization. Methods are disclosed herein whereby the application and subsequent bodily interactions with the particulate materials with or without composite materials are optimized to provide a technological platform useful for multiple regenerative procedures.
A fiber-reinforced composite article useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
A61L 15/14 - Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
A61L 15/08 - Stiffening bandages containing inorganic materials, e.g. plaster of Paris
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COMPUTER PROGRAM, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OBSERVATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR MOBILE SETTINGS, MOBILE APPLICATIONS, AND WEARABLE MOBILE DEVICES
A system including at least first and second wearable mobile devices and optionally one or more smartphones or other computing devices for allowing a wearable mobile device wearer, an on-site observer, and a remote observer to research and test usability of products in mobile settings, mobile applications, mobile devices, and wearable mobile devices, desktop usability settings, and other settings and devices. The devices run a software application for generating first-person video and third-person video, transmitting the video to the other devices, marking the videos with time stamps, and allowing the remote observer to send messages and other information to the other devices.
A lens mount for a wearable mobile device includes a main body, a lens holding structure, an optical opening, and a fastener. The lens holding structure may be positioned near a distal end of the main body and includes one more recesses for receiving and holding a lens. The optical opening may extend through the lens holding structure for allowing light to pass through the lens to a camera of the wearable mobile device. The fastener may be positioned near a side of the main body for connecting the lens to the wearable mobile device near the camera.
A method includes obtaining information associated with a forming operation involving a manufacturing machine having a tool that contacts material. The method also includes simulating deformation of the material based on the information. Simulating the deformation of the material includes using discontinuity layout optimization to evaluate combinations of shear planes within an initial structure of the material, predict a mode of deformation comprising one or more of the shear planes along which the initial structure of the material will likely deform, and calculate a deformed shape of the material after an increment of deformation along the predicted mode of deformation. Simulating the deformation of the material also includes repeating the discontinuity layout optimization with the deformed shape of the material as the initial structure.
G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
Nanocomposite microcapsules for self-healing of composites. The nanocomposite microcapsules comprise a urea-formaldehyde shell encompassing a liquid core of polymerizable healing agent. The microcapsules further comprise nanoparticulates encompassed in the core and also present on the outer surface of the microcapsule shell. Self-healing composites with the nanocomposite microcapsules embedded in the composite polymer matrix are also described. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.
B01J 13/00 - Colloid chemistry, e.g. the production of colloidal materials or their solutions, not otherwise provided forMaking microcapsules or microballoons
B01J 13/02 - Making microcapsules or microballoons
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
