Abstract: Modified thermoplastic hydrocarbon thermoplastic resins are provided, as well as methods of their manufacture and uses thereof in rubber compositions. The modified thermoplastic resins are modified by decreasing the relative quantity of the dimer, trimer, tetramer, and pentamer oligomers as compared to the corresponding unmodified thermoplastic resin polymers, resulting in a product that exhibits a greater shift in the glass transition temperature of the elastomer(s) used in tire formulations. This translates to better viscoelastic predictors of tire tread performance, such as wet grip and rolling resistance. The modified thermoplastic resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the modified thermoplastic resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, snow performance, and wet braking performance.

Abstract: A modular packaging container system includes a cover having a hinge portion connected between a top portion and a base portion along first and second fold lines, respectively, the base portion further including a support portion connected to an easel portion by a third fold line. The support portion includes first and second magnets embedded therein, each adapted to detachably attach at least one receptacle tray to the support portion, wherein the first magnet is disposed between the second magnet and an edge of the support portion opposite the third fold line.

Abstract: An airtight lid for a jar includes a sealing gasket that forms an airtight seal with the jar for the storage of aromatic or otherwise odoriferous contents within the jar. The airtight lid also includes and a child resistant opening mechanism that requires a simultaneous combination of a directed force and a torque to remove the lid from the jar.

Abstract: Disclosed are small molecule inhibitors of SLC15A4, and methods of using them to treat pDC-mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing semantic scene completion of sparse 3D data are described. A frame of sparse 3D data is preprocessed into a sparse 3D tensor and a sparse 2D tensor. A partially completed 3D tensor is generated from the sparse 3D tensor using a 3D prediction network, and a semantically completed 2D tensor is generated from the sparse 2D tensor using a 2D prediction network. The partially completed 3D tensor is completed to obtain a semantically completed 3D tensor by assigning a given class label, which has been assigned to a given pixel in the semantically completed 2D tensor, to a voxel at a corresponding x-y coordinate in the partially completed 3D tensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides recombinant bacterial cells that have been engineered with genetic circuitry which allow the recombinant bacterial cells to sense a patient's internal environment and respond by turning an engineered metabolic pathway on or off. When turned on, the recombinant bacterial cells complete all of the steps in a metabolic pathway to achieve a therapeutic effect in a host subject. These recombinant bacterial cells are designed to drive therapeutic effects throughout the body of a host from a point of origin of the microbiome. Specifically, the present disclosure provides recombinant bacterial cells that comprise a uric acid catabolism enzyme, e.g., a uric acid degrading enzyme, for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with uric acid, including hyperuricemia and gout, in a subject. The disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders associated with uric acid, such as hyperuricemia.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes a receptacle connector assembly and a header connector assembly mated with the receptacle connector assembly. The receptacle connector assembly includes a receptacle connector housing holding receptacle contacts in a plurality of rows. The header connector includes a header connector housing holding header contacts in a plurality of rows. The contacts are laterally offset and longitudinally staggered in the rows to provide spacing between the contacts.

Abstract: Various examples related to resin wafer technologies including ionomers and resin wafers with solution processable ionomers and their production are provided. In one example, a wafer includes an ion conducting layer having ion-exchange resin particles and an ionomer binder coating the ion-exchange resin particles. The ionomer binder can bind the ion-exchange resin particles together in the ion conducting layer. In another example, the wafer can contain water dissociation catalysts for promoting water-splitting in the wafers.

Abstract: A handle insert secures top and bottom portions of a box or container to one another while providing a point for securely applying a lifting force to the box or container. The handle insert includes first and second anchoring ends connected by a strap, wherein the first and second anchoring ends each comprise a cavity defined by a closed end and a wall that extends from a perimeter of the closed end, wherein the first and second anchoring ends are configured to detachably attach by nesting.

Abstract: This application relates to new process that utilizes electrodes that incorporate acids that facilitate upgrading of methane and other low molecular weight alkanes to higher order hydrocarbon molecules, such as paraffins, olefins, and aromatics, at temperatures less than 250° C. A primary focus of the invention includes methane conversion to ethylene. The first step of the process includes acid containing electrodes that facilitate the activation of the alkane in the anode layer of the electrochemical reactor. Subsequent steps include the separation of protons from produced longer chain hydrocarbons followed by subsequent electrochemical reduction of the protons to yield hydrogen at the cathode or protons combined with oxygen at the cathode to yield water. The reaction steps in the anode upgrade methane to higher order hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: A method for in-place machining of a collector ring attached to a turbine shaft of a hydroelectric generator includes: attaching a support member to stationary portions of the hydroelectric generator, the support member being configured to support a machine tool at an angle parallel to an inclination angle of an axis of rotation of the turbine shaft; attaching an adjustable positioning device to the support member; attaching the machine tool to the adjustable positioning device, the machine tool being configured to perform a machining operation on the collector ring; controlling a rotational speed of the turbine shaft to a specified rotational speed by controlling a flow of water through the turbine; adjusting the adjustable positioning device to adjust a position of the machine tool with respect to the collector ring; and performing the machining operation on the collector ring at the specified rotational speed of the turbine shaft.

Abstract: A charging device for charging a mobile device using a charging component includes a power connector and a thermal monitoring device. The power connector includes a housing having an end wall between a front and a rear. The housing includes power contact channels with power contacts received therein. The thermal monitoring device is coupled to the end wall of the housing. The thermal monitoring device includes a substrate, a mating connector mounted to the substrate, and a temperature sensor mounted to the substrate. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the mating connector being positioned in close proximity with at least one of the power contacts such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the power contact for monitoring the temperature of the power contact.

Abstract: Various examples are provided for surveillance of an audio stream. In one example, a method includes identifying presence or absence of a sound type of interest at a location during a time period; selecting the sound type from a library of sound type information to provide a collection of sound type information; incorporating the collection on a device proximate to the location; acquiring an audio stream from the location by the device to provide a locational audio stream; analyzing the locational audio stream to determine whether a sound type in the collection is present in the audio stream; and generating a notification to a user or computer if a sound type in the collection is present. The device can acquire and process the audio stream. In another example, a bulk sound type information library can be generated by identifying sound types of interest including them based upon a confidence level.

Abstract: A method for in-place machining of a collector ring attached to a turbine shaft of a hydroelectric generator includes: attaching a support member to stationary portions of the hydroelectric generator, the support member being configured to support a machine tool at an angle parallel to an inclination angle of an axis of rotation of the turbine shaft; attaching an adjustable positioning device to the support member; attaching the machine tool to the adjustable positioning device, the machine tool being configured to perform a machining operation on the collector ring; controlling a rotational speed of the turbine shaft to a specified rotational speed by controlling a flow of water through the turbine; adjusting the adjustable positioning device to adjust a position of the machine tool with respect to the collector ring; and performing the machining operation on the collector ring at the specified rotational speed of the turbine shaft.

Abstract: A supply charging device includes a supply power connector having a housing with a mating end and a flange configured to be mounted to a panel. The housing includes power contact channels extending through a base receiving power contacts. The housing includes a guide member engaging a guide feature of a mobile device to locate a receiver power connector relative to the supply power connector. The supply charging device includes a retaining plate securing the housing to the panel. The supply charging device includes a mounting spring extending from the housing and received in the panel cutout. The mounting spring engages the panel to allow the supply power connector to float relative to the panel within the panel cutout for aligning the mating end of the supply power connector with the receiver power connector.

Abstract: A time keeping apparatus includes a first region and a second region, the first and second regions are separated by a border. The first region includes a array of minutes indicators, each indicator represents at least 1 minute, and the second region includes a array of stacked hour indicators, each hour indicator representing 1 hour. Each stacked indicator is separated from an abutting stacked indicator.

Abstract: A link for a conveyor chain includes a first portion and a second portion laterally spaced apart from the first portion. The first portion includes a first sprocket-engaging pin, and the second portion includes a second sprocket-engaging pin. The first sprocket-engaging pin and the second sprocket-engaging pin protrude laterally away from one another. The first sprocket-engaging pin and the second sprocket-engaging pin may each have an oblong cross-section. At least one retainer can secure a connecting pin against movement relative to at least one of the first portion and the second portion, and each retainer can be positioned substantially within one of the first portion and the second portion.