Abstract: An appliance containment device may include a shell having a shell floor and a shell wall, and a cover having a cover floor and a cover wall. The cover wall and shell wall may be coupled together. A first mat may be coupled to the cover floor. A container cavity for receiving portions of an appliance may be formed above the cover floor and shell floor, and the cavity may be bounded horizontally by the shell wall and cover wall. Lower portions of an appliance may be positioned in the container cavity. Optionally, the device may include an encasement which may be positioned around the upper portions of the appliance with lower portions of the encasement extending into the container cavity, thereby allowing the device to encase the appliance within the shell, cover, and encasement.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible composite that can be set to become rigid or semi-rigid, the composite comprising: a first layer; a second layer opposing the first layer and separated from the first layer by a space; a fill material located in the space between the first and second layers, which is capable of setting to a rigid or semi-rigid solid on the addition of a liquid, gas or radiation; a plurality of elements extending substantially into the space from the first layer and/or the second layer and which may pass through the opposing layer or join with other elements present in the space from an opposing layer, thereby forming linking elements for joining the layers together; and wherein the unset fill material is provided in the space at a pressure such that tension is applied one or more of the linking elements and to cause the first and/or second layers to bulge outwards relative to the longitudinal length of said one or more linking elements under tension.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of making articles with a 3D printer using biomaterials that retain physical properties and biological activity.

Abstract: A system for attaching a plate to a vehicle is provided. The system includes lug nuts and lug bolts for attaching the plate to a threaded wheel stud. The lug nuts each define a threaded stud recess for engagement with a threaded wheel stud and a threaded bolt recess for engagement with a threaded portion of a lug bolt. The lug bolts each define a head for rotating the threaded portion of the lug bolt into the bolt recess of the lug nut, a shaft positioned between the threaded portion and the head, and a rotatable portion. The rotatable portion defines a center aperture freely rotatable about the shaft and a bolt aperture for accepting a fastener. A lock nut is positioned about each of the lug bolts for locking the lug bolt into position relative to the lug nut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of shaped biomaterial-based implants via three-dimensional printing technology.

Abstract: The present invention provides amyloid fibrils comprising a plurality of modified ? solenoid protein (mBSP) monomers. The mBSP monomers are modified to enhance self-assembly and are useful in a variety of applications.

Abstract: The invention provides articles of 3D printed biomaterials with retained physical properties and biological activity and methods of using the articles. Furthermore, the invention provides manufacturing conditions to generate 3D printed biomaterials with highly preserved biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped, bone fiber-based products and methods to make the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped, bone fiber-based products and methods to make the same.

Abstract: Authentication of a computing device involves displaying a plurality of subareas on a touchscreen display of a computing device, detecting a touch contact in a first subarea of the plurality of subareas, detecting a first swipe gesture from the first subarea to a second subarea of the plurality of subareas, detecting a first confirmation gesture associated with the first swipe gesture, and authenticating the computing device based at least in part on the first swipe gesture.

Abstract: Authentication of a computing device involves displaying an authentication code display area and an authentication code input area on a touchscreen display of a computing device, detecting a touch contact at a first touch point in the authentication code input area, presenting a first character associated with the first touch point on the display, detecting a first swipe gesture from the first touch point to a second touch point, presenting a second character associated with the second touch point, detecting a confirmation gesture associated with the second touch point, and authenticating the computing device based at least in part on the second character.

Abstract: A system for attaching a plate to a vehicle is provided. The system includes lug nuts and lug bolts for attaching the plate to a threaded wheel stud. The lug nuts each define a threaded stud recess for engagement with a threaded wheel stud and a threaded bolt recess for engagement with a threaded portion of a lug bolt. The lug bolts each define a head for rotating the threaded portion of the lug bolt into the bolt recess of the lug nut, a shaft positioned between the threaded portion and the head, and a rotatable portion. The rotatable portion defines a center aperture freely rotatable about the shaft and a bolt aperture for accepting a fastener. A lock nut is positioned about each of the lug bolts for locking the lug bolt into position relative to the lug nut.

Abstract: A mobile payment system (MPS) is disclosed that enables transactions for MPS users using user devices, and interfaces with third party payment systems with third party user accounts. The MPS includes MPS frontends, third party MPS accounts, and a MPS backend including a MPS backend account, a MPS database and MPS user accounts. Each MPS frontend is located on one user device and is associated with one MPS user. At least one of the third party MPS accounts is on each third party payment system. Each MPS user account is associated with at least one MPS user. A particular MPS frontend performs local processing of MPS functions on its user device and communicates over networks with the MPS backend and with other MPS frontends on other user devices. The MPS backend administers funds in the MPS backend account, the MPS user accounts, and the third party MPS accounts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped, bone-based products for the delivery of a measured quantity of biologic material for use. The products can be used alone or in combination with a biologic material as a surgical implant. The present invention also relates to a method to make the product and a method of using the product.

Abstract: The present invention provides amyloid fibrils comprising a plurality of modified ? solenoid protein (mBSP) monomers. The mBSP monomers are modified to enhance self-assembly and are useful in a variety of applications.

Abstract: User interfaces for selecting content for presentation or other actions is described in this disclosure. Using a small number of input controls a user may quickly and easily navigate content available for presentation from one or more content providers. Additional information may be presented to the user to facilitate selection of the content. Users may select content using one or more of a graphical user interface, or voice input.

Abstract: The invention provides articles of 3D printed biomaterials with retained physical properties and biological activity and methods of using the articles. Furthermore, the invention provides manufacturing conditions to generate 3D printed biomaterials with highly preserved biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of shaped biomaterial-based implants via three-dimensional printing technology.

Abstract: The disclosed invention includes an apparatus for cutting biological tissue in a substantially uniform manner and method for using the same.