Abstract: A coating system for a surface of a superalloy component is provided. The coating system includes a MCrAlY coating on the surface of the superalloy component, where M is Ni, Fe, Co, or a combination thereof. The MCrAlY coating generally has a higher chromium content than the superalloy component. The MCrAlY coating also includes a platinum-group metal aluminide diffusion layer. The MCrAlY coating includes Re, Ta, or a mixture thereof. Methods are also provided for forming a coating system on a surface of a superalloy component.

Abstract: Aspects relate to a portable device that may be used to identify a critical intensity and an anaerobic work capacity of an individual. The device may utilize muscle oxygen sensor data, speed data, or power data. The device may utilize data from multiple exercise sessions, or may utilize data from a single exercise session. The device may additionally estimate a critical intensity from a previous race time input from a user.

Abstract: Aspects relate to a portable device that may be used to identify a critical intensity and an anaerobic work capacity of an individual. The device may utilize muscle oxygen sensor data, speed data, or power data. The device may utilize data from multiple exercise sessions, or may utilize data from a single exercise session. The device may additionally estimate a critical intensity from a previous race time input from a user.

Abstract: An array of antennas form a sensor device. Some of the array of antennas function as receivers and some of the array of antennas function as transmitters. Each of the transmitters may transmit a unique frequency orthogonal signal that may be received at the receivers. Measurements of the received signal are then used to determine activity within field lines.

Abstract: Methods and devices for providing fast multi-touch sensors are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method is provided for design and manufacture of touch sensors for touch-sensitive devices. At least one behavioral quality is identified for the touch-sensitive devices. At least one parameter is selected, the parameter being associated with the composition or geometry of a stack of row conductors and column conductors on each of the touch sensors associated with the devices, the selection being based on the identified at least one behavioral quality. Multi-touch sensors are then manufactured by arranging a plurality of row conductors and a plurality of column conductors in a stack such that the stack or a component thereof has a geometry or composition that meets the at least one parameter. An orthogonal signal transmitter is provided for simultaneously transmitting each of a plurality of orthogonal row signals on a respective one of at least some of the plurality of row conductors.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device produced thereby. For example and without limitation, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, and a semiconductor device produced thereby, that that comprises a transparent, translucent, non-opaque, or otherwise optically-transmissive, external surface.

Abstract: A system for managing patient medical records comprises a medical records services and database platform, one or more patient physical tracking devices, and one or more healthcare provider scanning devices. The healthcare provider scanning devices are configured to enroll new patients into a medical records services and database platform by creating one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices and scan one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices. The system comprises one or more pharmacist scanning devices configured to scan the one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices; scan information associated with a medication prescribed to an enrolled patient; and associate the enrolled patient with the medication via the medical records services and database platform.

Abstract: A water heater apparatus includes an elongated radial burner extending along a longitudinal central axis of the apparatus. First and second concentric rows of longitudinally extending fin tubes around the radial burner. The fin tubes may have multiple wiped circumferentially laterally portions allowing close packing of the fin tubes for improved efficiency and reduced footprint.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing implants for surgical procedures. In some implementations, a model that has been trained using data indicating characteristics of other patients and items used in surgeries for the other patients is obtained. Using the model and patient characteristics for a patient, such as the height and weight of the patient, the items needed for a surgery for a particular patient can be identified. For example, the likelihoods that different sizes of an implant component will be needed can be identified and used to determine which sizes of components should be provided at a medical facility and in the operating room for the patient's surgery.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for marketing and selling used vehicles during an extended sale period and dynamically matching used vehicle dealers to used vehicle transactions. A used vehicle marketing and sales platform allows vehicles to be marketed and sold through a dynamic user interface before its date of availability and/or before auction using a dynamic price listing generation system. The used vehicle marketing and sales platform also matches used vehicle dealers to complete transactions through a dealer matching system in order to provide a physical location for delivery of a used vehicle and to provide fulfillment of the transaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating eye allergies and allergic conjunctivitis with cyclodextrin. Ophthalmic compositions of cyclodextrin for topical administration are also provided.

Abstract: A touch sensitive keyboard is disclosed. In one embodiment, a touch sensitive keyboard is provided that has a touchpad area separate from the keyboard keys. The keyboard is configured to disabled touchpad sensitivity when certain touch signals are received. In another embodiment, a touch sensitive keyboard is used as a controller. In a controller mode, keys on a touch sensitive keyboard are adapted to output a signal strength corresponding to a distance between the key and a finger operating as a control. In an embodiment, a touch sensitive keyboard includes a processor adapted to output a keystroke in response to one of the plurality of touch sensitive keys being pressed, and to output one or more touch points determined by interpolating signal strength for each of the plurality of touch sensitive keys on the keyboard.

Abstract: A device comprising a display, a user interface configured to receive gesture input, and a processor is provided. The device is configured to electronically detect, with the user interface, at least one gesture input from the user in an approximately circular motion that traces a substantially closed curve without corners about a point on the user interface. The device is configured to display, on a portion of the display, a polygonal shaped chemical structure symbol representing a polygonal ring of carbon atoms in response to the detecting, the polygonal ring having a set number of vertices representing a set number of carbon atoms. A non-transient computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that cause a device comprising a display, a user interface configured to receive gesture input, and a processor to perform a method is also provided.

Abstract: A battery sensor assembly utilizing a housing that resembles a battery, such that the battery sensor assembly may be disposed in a battery pack with adjacent batteries and electrically coupled to the adjacent batteries. The battery sensor assembly is operable for monitoring state of charge, voltage, state of health, temperature, and electrical current of the adjacent batteries in real time and measurements may be relayed to a central battery management system via a wireless or wired link.

Abstract: A self-healing hydraulic seal is provided. The self-healing hydraulic seal is prepared from a water-swellable elastomeric composition comprising a base polymer and a plant-based polysaccharide.

Abstract: Methods and devices for providing fast multi-touch sensors are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method is provided for design and manufacture of touch sensors for touch-sensitive devices. At least one behavioral quality is identified for the touch-sensitive devices. At least one parameter is selected, the parameter being associated with the composition or geometry of a stack of row conductors and column conductors on each of the touch sensors associated with the devices, the selection being based on the identified at least one behavioral quality. Multi-touch sensors are then manufactured by arranging a plurality of row conductors and a plurality of column conductors in a stack such that the stack or a component thereof has a geometry or composition that meets the at least one parameter. An orthogonal signal transmitter is provided for simultaneously transmitting each of a plurality of orthogonal row signals on a respective one of at least some of the plurality of row conductors.

Abstract: Methods are provided for forming a thermal barrier coating system on a surface of a component. The method can include introducing the component into a coating chamber, where a first ceramic source material and a second ceramic source material are positioned within the coating chamber of a physical vapor deposition apparatus. An energy source is directed onto the first ceramic source material to vaporize the first ceramic source material to deposit a first layer on the component. The energy source is alternated between the first ceramic source material and the second ceramic source material to form a blended layer on the first layer.

Abstract: Improved instruments for modifying a shape of a proximal femur of a patient for installation of a stem of a femoral component of a prosthetic hip during hip replacement surgery, comprising a handle including an elongated shaft extending downward approximately in a z-direction, a first offset extending from a bottom of the elongated shaft approximately in a y-direction, a second offset extending from the second offset approximately in an x-direction, and a shaping member elongated downward from the second offset approximately in the z-direction. Provided is an improved femoral broach and an improved osteotome. Also provided is a method of improving a patient's positioning during hip replacement surgery by using a variable configuration mattress for positioning the patient.

Abstract: An array of antennas form a sensor device. Some of the array of antennas function as receivers and some of the array of antennas function as transmitters. Each of the transmitters may transmit a unique frequency orthogonal signal that may be received at the receivers. Measurements of the received signal are then used to determine activity within field lines.

Abstract: A sensor system comprises a plurality of receiving antennas. Another antenna functions as an isolating antenna that assists in preventing a signal received at some of the receiving antennas from being interfered with by the other receiving antennas. The isolating antenna may be operably connected to a ground or the source of signal that is also infused into a user.