Abstract: A motor vehicle bumper assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a main bumper body and an actuator. The actuator includes a bracket mounted to the main bumper body, a screw jack supported by the bracket, and a trolley driven to translate by the screw jack. A lower support is mounted to the trolley. The actuator is configured to translate the lower support relative to the main bumper body from an integrated position to a deployed position.

Abstract: A thin organic solvent resistant glove (100) is disclosed including: a first polymeric layer (202) in a shape of a glove including at least one of a blend of a polyisobutylene material and a nitrile-butadiene material, or a nitrile-butadiene material; a second polymeric layer (206) in a shape of a glove including at least one of a polyisobutylene material or a blend of a polyisobutylene material and a nitrile-butadiene material, disposed on the first polymeric layer, and a third polymeric layer (212) in a shape of a glove including a nitrile-butadiene material or an acrylic polymer material disposed on the second polymeric layer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a near-field communication card may be provided with an NFC-field-strength visualization display and a transparent window through which the NFC-field-strength visualization display is visible. In some embodiments, a token (e.g., the NFC card) may be constructed to include an electromagnetic field visualization display, a radiofrequency communication antenna, and a first transparent region having a transparent surface through which the electromagnetic field visualization display is visible. In some embodiments, a first layer of a token may be provided, where the first layer includes an electromagnetic field visualization display and a radiofrequency communication antenna. A second layer of the token may be provided, where the second layer includes a first transparent region. The first and second layers may be bonded such that the electromagnetic field visualization display of the first layer is visible through the first transparent region of the second layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of histone deacetylases, in particular HDAC8, that are useful for the treatment of cancer and other diseases and disorders, as well as the synthesis and applications of said inhibitors.

Abstract: Provided herein are particles assemblies including a shell surrounding a core. The shell includes a particle-stabilizing random copolymer. The core includes a core random copolymer. The particle assemblies have a biomimetic design in which the polymeric components containing discrete chemical and biological functionalities are designed to spontaneously self-assemble into particles. Also provided herein are random copolymers having conjugated therapeutic agents that can be cleaved from the copolymers by an enzyme or water.

Abstract: The present teachings include an energy recovery device usable in multiple applications, for example hydropower and vehicle power plant applications. In one aspect, an energy recovery device includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with an internal cavity, and a pair of counter-rotating rotors having intermeshed lobes disposed within the housing internal cavity. Each rotor defines a transport volume between the housing and a pair of adjacent lobes and has a calculated maximum ideal twist angle below which the transport volume will be sealed from both the housing inlet and housing outlet. Each rotor also has an actual twist angle that exceeds the maximum ideal twist angle.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain.

Abstract: A method includes creating a bulk order. The bulk order includes a plurality of action sets. Each action set represents a set of changes to a plurality of assets, and the bulk order represents, for a plurality of accounts, a plurality of services and assets. The method also includes validating the bulk order. The validating includes verifying a validity of a user name, which includes a validity of an association between the user name and the account and a validity of an association between the user name and the service. The validating also includes verifying the action set obeys a constraint of the product. The method also includes submitting the bulk order for execution of the set of changes. The submitting includes preparing the action set, executing the set of changes and changing a status of the bulk orders header to indicate a completion of the bulk order.

Abstract: Provided herein are particles assemblies including a shell surrounding a core. The shell includes a particle-stabilizing random copolymer. The core includes a core random copolymer. The particle assemblies have a biomimetic design in which the polymeric components containing discrete chemical and biological functionalities are designed to spontaneously self-assemble into particles. Also provided herein are random copolymers having conjugated therapeutic agents that can be cleaved from the copolymers by an enzyme or water.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain.

Abstract: A soot resistant and efficient diesel fuel reformer for a diesel exhaust aftertreatment system has serially arranged first and second catalyst supports. The first support is nearer the inlet and has a monolith structure that is uniform in the direction of flow. The second support has a modified monolith structure that is non-uniform in the direction of flow. Preferably, the first support has straight channels. Preferably, the second support has internal leading edges spaced periodically through its length to break up the flow. The first support has a catalyst coating comprising at least an oxidation catalyst. The second support has a catalyst coating comprising at least a steam reforming catalyst.

Abstract: A soot resistant and efficient diesel fuel reformer for a diesel exhaust aftertreatment system has serially arranged first and second catalyst supports. The first support is nearer the inlet and has a monolith structure that is uniform in the direction of flow. The second support has a modified monolith structure that is non-uniform in the direction of flow. Preferably, the first support has straight channels. Preferably, the second support has internal leading edges spaced periodically through its length to break up the flow. The first support has a catalyst coating comprising at least an oxidation catalyst. The second support has a catalyst coating comprising at least a steam reforming catalyst.

Abstract: A diesel exhaust aftertreatment system comprises an LNT within an exhaust line. A low thermal mass DPF and a low thermal mass fuel reformer are configured within the exhaust line upstream from the LNT. A thermal mass is configured downstream from the fuel reformer and the DPF, but upstream from the LNT. For LNT denitration, the fuel reformer is rapidly heated and then used to catalyze steam reforming. The DPF is also rapidly heat each time the fuel reformer is heated and the LNT denitrated. The system operates to regenerate the DPF each time the LNT is denitrated. Preferably, a second DPF is provided to augment the performance of the first DPF. Preferably, the first DPF is small and of the flow through type whereas the second DPF is much larger and of the wall flow filter type. The second DPF can be used as the thermal mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assistive technology screen reader in a distributed network computer system. The screen reader, on a server computer system, receives display information output from one or more applications. The screen reader converts the text and symbolic content of the display information into a performant format for transmission across a network. The screen reader, on a client computer system, receives the performant format. The received performant format is converted to a device type file, by the screen reader. The screen reader then presents the device type file to a device driver, for output to a speaker, braille reader, or the like.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method of detecting catalyst module overheating in a catalytic combustion system is provided. In one example, the method includes detecting one or more signals from at least one probe adapted to obtain values associated with at least one of the outlet gas temperature of a catalyst module and the outlet face temperature of the catalyst module included in a catalytic combustor. The one or more signals are compared with a preselected value associated with catalyst overheating. The detected temperature may be detected over time to determine a rate of change in the temperature. The temperature may be detected with a UV sensor directed to the catalyst outlet face.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented lab reservation system including a reservation engine and a reservation database. The reservation database contains data concerning the computer systems and target operating environments in the lab. The reservation engine manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently match user requests to specific lab computer systems and target operating environments. The reservation system also manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently configure computer systems and target operating environments. The reservation engine also manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently reinstall computer system default settings, when users return configured systems, so that the computer systems can be reallocated to new requests.

Abstract: A diesel exhaust aftertreatment system comprises an LNT within an exhaust line. A low thermal mass DPF and a low thermal mass fuel reformer are configured within the exhaust line upstream from the LNT. A thermal mass is configured downstream from the fuel reformer and the DPF, but upstream from the LNT. For LNT denitration, the fuel reformer is rapidly heated and then used to catalyze steam reforming. The DPF is also rapidly heat each time the fuel reformer is heated and the LNT denitrated. The system operates to regenerate the DPF each time the LNT is denitrated. Preferably, a second DPF is provided to augment the performance of the first DPF. Preferably, the first DPF is small and of the flow through type whereas the second DPF is much larger and of the wall flow filter type. The second DPF can be used as the thermal mass.

Abstract: A method includes creating a bulk order. The bulk order includes a plurality of action sets. Each action set represents a set of changes to a plurality of assets, and the bulk order represents, for a plurality of accounts, a plurality of services and assets. The method also includes validating the bulk order. The validating includes verifying a validity of a user name, which includes a validity of an association between the user name and the account and a validity of an association between the user name and the service. The validating also includes verifying the action set obeys a constraint of the product. The method also includes submitting the bulk order for execution of the set of changes. The submitting includes preparing the action set, executing the set of changes and changing a status of the bulk orders header to indicate a completion of the bulk order.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assistive technology screen reader in a distributed network computer system. The screen reader, on a server computer system, receives display information output from one or more applications. The screen reader converts the text and symbolic content of the display information into a performant format for transmission across a network. The screen reader, on a client computer system, receives the performant format. The received performant format is converted to a device type file, by the screen reader. The screen reader then presents the device type file to a device driver, for output to a speaker, braille reader, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented lab reservation system including a reservation engine and a reservation database. The reservation database contains data concerning the computer systems and target operating environments in the lab. The reservation engine manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently match user requests to specific lab computer systems and target operating environments. The reservation system also manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently configure computer systems and target operating environments. The reservation engine also manipulates the reservation database in order to efficiently reinstall computer system default settings, when users return configured systems, so that the computer systems can be reallocated to new requests.