Abstract: An example flow cell includes a patterned substrate having an active region and a bonding region that at least partially surrounds the active region. The active region includes first depressions defined in a layer of the patterned substrate, surface chemistry positioned in the first depressions, and first interstitial regions surrounding the first depressions. The bonding region includes second depressions defined in the layer and second interstitial regions surrounding the second depressions. An adhesive is positioned over the second depressions and over the second interstitial regions. A cover is attached to the adhesive such that a flow channel is defined between a portion of the cover and the active region.

Abstract: Top-of-rack (TOR) switches are connected to a network fabric of a data center. Each TOR switch corresponds to a rack of the data center, and is configured to provide access to the network fabric for computing devices mounted in the rack. In one method, a TOR switch is mounted in a rack. The TOR switch is connected to a network fabric of a data center. A lock is used to control physical access to the rack. A request to physically access the rack is received from a computing device (e.g., a badge implementing a security token, or a mobile device). The request includes authentication credentials. The computing device is then authenticated. In response to authenticating the computing device, the lock is configured to provide physical access to the rack.

Abstract: A bed and frame assembly includes a box that is positionable on a horizontal support surface. A pair of tracks is each of the tracks is removably disposed on the box. A lid is slidably disposed on the box for supporting a mattress. The lid is positionable in a first position to close the box or a second position to facilitate sheets on the mattress to be changed. A plurality of roller units is each disposed on the lid and rollably engages a respective one of the tracks to facilitate the lid to be rolled between the first position and the second position. A sliding unit is integrated into the box and the sliding unit is in mechanical communication with the lid. The sliding unit is actuatable in a closing condition for sliding the lid into the first position and the sliding unit is actuatable in an opening condition for sliding the lid into the second position.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for the rules based distribution of managed content across heterogeneous storage distributed in a network environment are disclosed. In particular, certain embodiments may employ entity rules in association with a content management system. An entity rule may be a rule specifying a set of parameters and a destination secondary storage location. When the entity rule is evaluated by the content system, a set of content managed by the content management system responsive to the rule may be determined using the parameters of the rule. Responsive content can be determined, for example, by searching the content of the content management system based on the parameters. Responsive content may be moved from the primary storage location of the content management system to the secondary storage location specified by the entity rule.

Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe defining a first enclosed space, an engine bay disposed within the first enclosed space, and a cooling system. The engine bay includes a firebox defining a second enclosed space and an engine disposed at least partially within the second enclosed space. The cooling system is configured to selectively fluidly couple the first enclosed space with the second enclosed space.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a self-sanitizing structure that includes a body region having a contact surface that can be contacted by a person during an intended use of the self-sanitizing structure. The self-sanitizing structure further includes an energy source configured to generate electromagnetic radiation and direct the electromagnetic radiation through the body region to the contact surface. The body region is configured to scatter the electromagnetic radiation and pass the scattered electromagnetic radiation to the contact surface in a manner that maintains the scattered electromagnetic radiation that reaches the contact surface as sanitizing electromagnetic radiation. The sanitizing electromagnetic radiation is electromagnetic radiation that is at or above a minimum irradiance level that neutralizes infectious agents.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing curbside interaction between patrons and staff members are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive order information for an order placed by the patron; receive a notification from the patron upon arrival, wherein the notification may include specific location information; generate a patron-specific message; and effectuate a transfer of the patron-specific message to a wearable client device of a particular staff member.

Abstract: A system for testing a radio transmitter includes multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The multiple UAVs are deployed in the environment surrounding the radio transmitter, enabling simultaneous measurement of the signal emitted by the radio transmitter at multiple points in a variety of configurations. In some implementations, one of the UAVs can be configured as a control unit that facilitates communication between the radio transmitter and the remaining UAVs. In this manner, measurements can be transmitted from the UAVs to the transmitter in real-time. These measurements can then be used as feedback to quickly adjust the radio transmission or reception or to update the flight pattern of the UAVs.

Abstract: Curable compounds, hydrogels, build materials, and methods of 3D printing are described herein. In some embodiments, a build material for 3D printing described herein comprises one or more compounds having the structure(s) of Formula (I) and/or Formula (II) herein. Such a build material may also comprise an additional acrylate component and water.

Abstract: An interactive design tool may be configured for real-time architectural adaptation. This may include a user device including a hardware processor, physical memory and a user interface. The user device may provide operations to generate a virtual reality (VR) architectural session including a toolbelt with a virtual selection tool for adaptation of at least one of an environment, an object and an avatar. The operations may further include to receive or select a selection spot on the object by a projection between the virtual selection tool and the object, receive or select an adaptation relative to at least one of the object, the environment and the avatar; and display the adaptation to the at least one of the object, the environment and the avatar in real-time during the VR architectural session.

Abstract: A database management engine provides a user interface that allows users to access and modify employee information in a database. The database includes entries for employees, and each database entry includes identifying information about the associated employee. A user can request to modify data within database entries, for instance in order to update information associated with an employee. Responsive to the request, the database management engine identifies liabilities associated with the database modification stemming from associated tax laws. Based on the identified tax liabilities, the engine computes the aggregate tax liability owed by the employer and/or employee. Before modifying a database entry, the engine modifies the user interface to include interface elements detailing the computed aggregate tax liability. The user explicitly can be required to confirm the database modification in view of the aggregate tax liability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, formulations and methods of use thereof for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin. The present invention also relates to compositions, formulations and methods of use thereof for treatment of dermis wounds, aged dermis, diseased dermis or damaged dermis. The present compositions and formulations comprise a peptide with an amino acid sequence of QHREDGS (SEQ ID NO: 1) and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can identify a virtual character being presented to a user within a real-time immersive environment. A first animation to be applied to the virtual character is determined. A nonverbal communication animation to be applied to the virtual character simultaneously with the first animation is determined. The virtual character is animated in real-time based on the first animation and the nonverbal communication animation.

Abstract: A truck bed camping and storage platform is provided. The platform is capable of being installed and removed from the rear (tailgate) of the pickup truck without the need to enter the truck bed. The platform is capable of providing cargo storage space between the platform support legs below, and a surface to sleep on above that is not constrained by the wheel wells in the truck bed. There may also be small side compartments for storage outside the legs of the baseframe of the platform and in front of and/or behind one or more of the wheel wells of the truck. The platform has the capability to be disassembled when not in use for easier storage and transportation.

Abstract: Waterproofed paper and paperboard forms utensils, tools, and cutlery. The waterproofed paper is made by applying a waterproof composition to the paper and then cutting and molding the waterproofed paper to the shape of a utensil, tool, or piece of cutlery. Paper and paperboard that is particularly useful in forming strong utensils, tools, and cutlery that do not bend or snap during normal use.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a supply of air at positive pressure for the amelioration or treatment of a respiratory disorder includes a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one inlet tube structured and configured to allow ambient air to enter the first chamber, at least one flow tube structured and configured to allow air to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber, and a blower structured and configured to produce a flow of air at positive pressure. The blower is positioned in the first chamber and structured and configured to receive air from the second chamber. The blower includes a housing structured and configured to sealingly separate air flow through an interior of the housing from the first chamber. The at least one inlet tube is axially spaced from the at least one flow tube.

Abstract: A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes: an insertion member; an integral shank extending perpendicular from the insertion member; and an integral handle member extending perpendicular from the shank at an end of the shank remote from the insertion member. One or more barbs may project from the insertion member. The device can have a washer section between the handle member and insertion member. The handle can be curved, or it can be in the shape of a polygon.

Abstract: Starch-based extruded food products and methods for manufacturing starch-based extruded food products, such as snacks, are disclosed. For example, a starch-based dough may be extruded, cut, and cooked to form a starch-based extruded food product with a rigid extruded body. The cooking process may include baking and/or frying the cut extrusion. The rigid extruded body of the starch-based extruded food product is made up of bodies or segments coupled at joints. The rigid extruded bodies are configured such that bodies of the rigid extruded body may be broken off or separated at the joints to be consumed.

Abstract: Porous and microporous parts prepared by additive manufacturing as disclosed herein are useful in medical and non-medical applications. The parts are prepared from a composition containing both a solvent soluble component and a solvent insoluble component. After a part is printed by an additive manufacturing process it is exposed to solvent to extract solvent soluble component away front the printed part, resulting in a part having surface cavities.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for clock signal phase measurement and control are described. In one example, a clock signal phase measurement system includes a reference clock signal line to provide a reference clock signal, a delay line to provide an output clock signal, and a wild clock. The clock signal phase measurement system includes a phase sensor configured to randomly and simultaneously sample the reference clock signal and the output clock signal utilizing the wild clock to obtain a phase data. The phase sensor is further configured to measure from the phase data a phase difference between the reference clock signal and the output clock signal.