Abstract: A system for monitoring aircraft air including a collector for collecting particulate samples positioned within at least one of an outlet flow path or a recirculation flow path, at least one of an outflow valve positioned in the outlet flow path downstream from the collector, and a retrieval device for retrieving the collector from the outflow valve.

Abstract: A converter module is provided with a first power delivery circuit, a second power delivery circuit, and a controller. The first power delivery circuit supplies current from a first direct current (DC) source to a resonant stage in a first direction. The first power delivery circuit comprises at least two first switches. The second power delivery circuit supplies the current from the first DC source to the resonant stage in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The controller includes memory, and a processor that is programmed to: enable the first power delivery circuit and the second power delivery circuit alternately to provide power as a periodic waveform to the resonant stage; and disable the at least two first switches individually in a sequence to generate a phase shift in the periodic waveform and to disable the first power delivery circuit.

Abstract: A system can determine an accurate technical limit for a wellbore drilling operation using machine learning. A computing device can receive real-time data of the wellbore drilling operation; apply a machine-learning algorithm to the real-time data to determine a lost connection of the wellbore drilling operation; apply the machine-learning algorithm to determine correlations between the real-time data and historic drilling reports; and determine the technical limit for the wellbore drilling operation based on the correlations.

Abstract: Apparatuses for holding a tool used for performing a task and methods for performing a task are provided. In one example, the apparatus includes a movable base that is configured to move along a floor surface. A multi-axis arm is coupled to the movable base and is configured to pivotally move in multiple directions. A holding member is coupled to the multi-axis arm and is configured to hold the tool in a position and while moving the tool by moving the movable base and/or pivotally moving the multi-axis arm.

Abstract: A graphene product obtained from Graphene Nanofibers (GNFs), having a modified crystal structure and a defined size distribution. The product is non toxic and has useful biological properties such as modification of the adipocytes phenotype. The product can be used in cosmetics.

Abstract: In described examples, a cavity is formed between a substrate and a cap. One or more access holes are formed through the cap for removing portions of a sacrificial layer from within the cavity. A cover is supported by the cap, where the cover is for occulting the one or more access holes along a perspective. An encapsulant seals the cavity, where the encapsulant encapsulates the cover and the one or more access holes.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition that is silicone free is described. The composition includes a fatty acid ester, a cationic surfactant and optional high melting fatty compound, an optional organic acid, an optional cationic polymer, an optional zwitterionic compound and an optional antidandruff compound.

Abstract: The present application relates to providing mechanical and environmental protection to an electronics rack including a frame configured in a vertical orientation configured to receive an electronics rack, a front cover and a back cover, wherein the front cover and the back cover are configured to enclose the electronics rack when the front cover is attached to the frame and when the back cover is attached to the frame, a first fastener for mechanically coupling a top portion of the electronics rack to a top portion of the frame, a second fastener for coupling a bottom portion of the electronics rack to a bottom portion of the frame and a horizontal base for supporting the frame, the base including a mechanical interface for a material handling device, at least one castor and at least one floor lock.

Abstract: Wire holders removably retaining at least one wire for assembling a wire harness and methods for assembling a wire harness are provided. In one example, the wire holder includes a base section having a base bottom for positioning on a wire harness layout sheet. The wire harness layout sheet includes a wire routing pattern for forming the wire harness. A clip section extends generally upwardly from the base section and at least partially surrounds a clip channel having a channel diameter. The base section has a base height defined from the base bottom to a lowest point of the clip channel. A ratio of the channel diameter to the base height is from about 6:1 to about 9:1.

Abstract: A non-sulfate shampoo is disclosed. The shampoo incorporates at least one non-sulfate surfactant selected from a taurate salt and a sarcosinate salt, and in addition incorporates a complexation compound. The shampoo produces a coacervate upon dilution with water and in use to shampoo hair. The shampoo provides mild non-irritating treatment of the hair and does not irritate skin or eyes.

Abstract: A graphene product obtained from Graphene Nanofibers (GNFs), having a modified crystal structure and a defined size distribution. The product is non-toxic and has useful biological properties such as wound healing and improving skin appearance. The product can be used in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for depleting host nucleic acid in a biological sample, said sample having been previously obtained from an animal host and having been subjected to treatment to lyse host cells present in the sample, and having been subjected to a treatment to deplete nucleic acid released from host cells within said sample or otherwise to render such nucleic acid unidentifiable, the method comprising: (a) depleting host mitochondria or host mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) present in the treated sample; and (b) extracting and/or analysing remaining nucleic acid from the treated sample. Also provided is a related kit comprising reagents for performing the method. Further claimed is a method for isolating mitochondrial DNA after host cells have been lysed and host cell nucleic acids have been removed from the sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the Formula wherein L is selected from the group consisting of —CH2NHCH2—, —CH2NH—, —NH—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, —OCH2—, —OCH2CH2O—, —NHSO2NH—, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a compound of the formula: processes for preparing the compounds and their salts, a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of treating patients in need of such treatment.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a busbar assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate supported on the PCB and is configured to enable a first current to flow in a first direction. The second plate is supported on the PCB and includes a first portion positioned below the first plate to enable a second current to flow in a second direction. The third plate is on the PCB and is positioned below the second plate to enable the first current to flow in the first direction. The second current that flows through the second plate is increased through an effective cross-section of the second plate when the flow of the second current in the second direction is different than the flow of the first current in the first direction.

Abstract: A shield enclosure includes a housing with a peripheral wall that defines a cavity, and a cover removably coupleable to the housing to at least partially seal the cavity. The cavity is sized to receive a printed circuit board therein. The housing shields the printed circuit board from electromagnetic interference and noise during noise figure testing of a radiofrequency component on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a busbar assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate supported on the PCB and is configured to enable a first current to flow in a first direction. The second plate is supported on the PCB and includes a first portion positioned below the first plate to enable a second current to flow in a second direction. The third plate is on the PCB and is positioned below the second plate to enable the first current to flow in the first direction. The second current that flows through the second plate is increased through an effective cross-section of the second plate when the flow of the second current in the second direction is different than the flow of the first current in the first direction.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for product build assistance and verification. The method, computer program product and computer system may include computing device which may receive a product build order for a product and match the product build order to one or more recognition algorithms and one or more pieces of product artwork. The computing device may generate one or more build steps for product assembly and display a build step to a first user via a user interface on a mixed reality device. The computing device may analyze progress of the build step via the mixed reality device and generate a product build status update based on the progress of the build step. The computing device may display the status update to a second user on a second computing device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for product build assistance and verification. The method, computer program product and computer system may include computing device which may receive a product build order for a product and match the product build order to one or more recognition algorithms and one or more pieces of product artwork. The computing device may generate one or more build steps for product assembly and display a build step to a first user via a user interface on a mixed reality device. The computing device may analyze progress of the build step via the mixed reality device and generate a product build status update based on the progress of the build step. The computing device may display the status update to a second user on a second computing device.

Abstract: A shield enclosure includes a housing with a peripheral wall that defines a cavity, and a cover removably coupleable to the housing to at least partially seal the cavity. The cavity is sized to receive a printed circuit board therein. The housing shields the printed circuit board from electromagnetic interference and noise during noise figure testing of a radiofrequency component on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An on-board charger (OBC) for using AC power to charge a traction battery of an electric vehicle includes a DC/DC converter and a controller. The converter receives input power including a voltage having a DC voltage component and a voltage ripple varying at a frequency of the AC power. The controller generates a control signal for controlling the converter to convert the input power into an output power having a current for charging the battery. The controller includes a filter which enhances a sensed value of the current at the frequency to generate a locally-enhanced sensed value of the current. The controller determines a difference between a target and the locally-enhanced sensed value of the current and generates the control signal based on the difference such that the converter in converting the input power into the output power in response to the control signal adapts the current to the target.