Abstract: A multi-layer lens is disclosed which includes a plurality of dual-layer structures staked on top of one-another, wherein each dual-layer Ri of the plurality of dual-layers includes i) a first curable material having a height of ZLi cured at a predetermined curing level CA, and ii) a second curable material having a height of Zgi cured at a predetermined curing level CB.

Abstract: An electronic device displays a messaging user interface of a messaging application, including a conversation transcript of a messaging session between a user of the electronic device and another user, a message-input area, and a representation corresponding to the other user. In response to detecting a first user input corresponding to the representation of the other user, a menu is displayed that contains an activatable menu item for initiating a payment action with the other user. While displaying the menu, in response to detecting a second user input corresponding to the activatable menu item for initiating a payment action with the first other user, a user interface configured to initiate sending of payment to, and/or requesting payment from, the first other user is displayed.

Abstract: Data is processed in a distributed computing environment with at least one server and a plurality of clients comprising at least a first client and a second client. The first client sends a first request to the server to obtain result data, receives raw data from the server as a response to the first request, processes the raw data to obtain the result data and stores the result data, and sends the result data to the second client in response to receiving a third request to obtain the result data from the second client.

Abstract: A debris separator may include a housing having an inlet end, an outlet end, and an internal bore therebetween having a tapered discharge transitioning to the outlet end; and a filter basket connected to the housing at the inlet end and extending into the internal bore, thereby forming an annulus between the filter basket and the housing, the filter basket having a mesh size selected to pass a slurry of proppant therethrough and retain solid objects of a larger size than the proppant.

Abstract: Described is a system for conveying wet sand. The system includes containers with a slip coating for storing wet sand. Each container includes an outlet formed in a bottom portion to facilitate removal of the wet sand from the container to a hopper. Each hopper has end walls, side walls, and an interior wall extending at an angle from the top to the bottom of the hopper to reduce an area of the outlet. A flow gate over the outlet controls discharge of the wet sand from the hopper onto a conveyor belt of a conveyor system. The hopper also includes a vibration system coupled to its exterior surface for shaking the hopper to assist in releasing sand. A discharge assembly is located at the end of the conveyor system for directing wet sand from the conveyor belt.

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: The disclosed apparatus provides an enjoyable and safe way for a first rider and a second rider to ride tandem on a wheeled platform. The disclosed wheeled platform according to various embodiments may include a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of wheel assemblies coupled to the bottom surface. The wheeled platform may also include a first member and a second member for being grasped by the first rider and the second rider, respectively. The first member and the second member may each be coupled to the top surface of the platform and extend vertically therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a porous self-healing polymer matrix for encapsulation of active macromolecules and a method of manufacturing said porous self-healing polymer matrix for a drug delivery system for a macromolecule.

Abstract: A linear clock and method of indicating the time includes twelve linearly arranged regions wherein each region includes an indicator termed a “marker,” which is capable of representing a unique hour with a twelve hour cycle or a block of time equal to a five minute increment. Interspersed with the twelve linearly arranged regions is a group of four indicators that are capable of representing a one-minute increment and collectively, up to four minutes.

Abstract: A linear clock that contains a main body, twelve one hour indicators located on the main body, eleven five minute indicators interposed between the twelve one hour indicators, and four one minute indicators evenly spaced on the main body such that each indicator may be activated at an appropriate time to accurately represent the time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indolin-2-one derivatives of formula: to the preparation and to the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. These compounds have an affinity for oxytocin receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to acyloxypyrrolidine derivatives of general formula (I): in which: R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1–C6)alkyl, a (C3–C6)cycloalkyl, a group —CH2CH2COOH or a group —NR2R3; R2 and R3 each represent, independently, a hydrogen atom or a (C1–C6)alkyl. Also disclosed and claimed are the method of preparation of the compounds of the invention and their application in therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: and also to the salts thereof with mineral or organic acids, and the solvates and/or hydrates thereof, with affinity for and selectivity towards the arginine-vasopressin V1b receptors and/or for the ocytocin receptors and, furthermore, for certain compounds, affinity for the V1a receptors. The invention also relates to the process for preparing them, to the intermediate compounds of formula (IV) that are useful for preparing them, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use for preparing medicinal products.

Abstract: The invention relates to acyloxypyrrolidine derivatives of general formula (I): in which: R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)alkyl, a (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, a group —CH2CH2COOH or a group —NR2R3; R2 and R3 each represent, independently, a hydrogen atom or a (C1-C6)alkyl. Also disclosed and claimed are the method of preparation of the compounds of the invention and their application in therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: 1