Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve may include a jacket configured to cover at least one of gaps, spaces, or interfaces in a frame or between one or more leaflets attached to the frame.

Abstract: The present application discloses a uniquely-sited electrolysis plant for converting water to molecular hydrogen and molecular oxygen. The electrolysis plant is powered by a renewable-energy generator. In the preferred embodiment, the renewable-energy generator is a solar-cell array, preferably perovskite-enhanced solar panels, and is located in or on a non-navigable body of water or a non-navigable portion of a body of water. The electrolysis plant supplies hydrogen to a nearby transportation refueling station and/or to a nearby industrial or commercial facility. In an embodiment of the invention, the renewable-energy generator is a wind turbine used instead of solar power to power the electrolysis plant.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a holding tank having a plurality of segments, each segment configured to hold an individual product, a plurality of suspension assemblies supporting the vehicle, and a volume determination system. The volume determination system is configured to receive an indication when a first segment of the plurality of segments of the holding tank is being filled with a first product via a first filling process, responsive to an input that the first filling process of the first segment is complete, receive first pressure measurements from the plurality of suspension assemblies, based at least partially on the received first pressure measurements, determine a volume of the first product within the first segment of the plurality of segments of the holding tank, and cause the determined volume of the first product within the first segment of the plurality of segments to be output to an operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a holding tank including a plurality of segments, each configured to hold an individual product, a plurality of suspension assemblies supporting the vehicle, and a volume determination system. The volume determination system is configured to receive image data from at least one imager system of the vehicle during a first filling process of a first segment of the holding tank, analyze the received image data to identify a termination of the first filling process, responsive to identifying the termination of the first filling process, receive first pressure measurements from the plurality of suspension assemblies, based at least partially on the received first pressure measurements, determine a volume of a first product within the first segment of the holding tank, and cause the determined volume of the product within the first segment of the plurality of segments to be output to an operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.

Abstract: A brushless direct-current motor is provided includes an inner stator and an outer rotor. The rotor includes a rotor core disposed around the stator, an inner annular member mounted on a rotor shaft, and a plurality of radial blades extending angularly from the rotor core to the inner annular member forming a fan. A first end cap is provided including a radial back plate proximate the fan and a center opening in the radial back plate through which the rotor shaft extends. A second end cap is provided including a main body disposed adjacent the stator opposite the fan. The radial back plate of the first end cap includes at least one sloped surface forming at least one air gap such that the airflow generated by the fan is centrifugally guided within the first end cap by the sloped surface and caused to exit through the air gap.

Abstract: A sealed modular trim supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) module assembly includes a SABIC and a vehicle trim assembly encapsulating the SABIC. The SABIC is sealed within the vehicle trim assembly and provided as a complete compact module configured for subsequent attachment to a vehicle roll bar.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A delivery device for controllably delivering multiple implants (e.g., intravascular implants) is described herein. The delivery device may include a lockout mechanism to prevent against inadvertent implant deployment prior to initial use. The delivery device may also include a re-sheath mechanism to allow for re-sheathing of an inner core assembly prior to removal of the delivery device from an initial deployment site. The delivery device may also further include a mechanism configured to prevent against re-sheathing of a partially-deployed implant.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which p, q, Y1, Y2, R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b, R7 and R8 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of SHP2. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the management of diseases or disorders associated with the aberrant activity of SHP2.

Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and diseases caused by S. pneumoniae. The compositions of the invention are also useful as part of treatment regimes that provide complementary protection for patients that have been vaccinated with a multivalent vaccine indicated for the prevention of pneumococcal disease.

Abstract: An apparatus for stowing and/or transporting rod-shaped structures such that the rods are easily insertable into, and removable from, the rod holder when it is located underneath an overhead obstruction that would otherwise prevent insertion or removal of rods into the rod holder. The rod holder rotates away from the receiving structure to which it is attached by operation of a rotatable attachment between the rod holder and a base. The base comprises a latching mechanism to prevent the rod holder from rotating unless it is released using a latch release lever. The rod holder allows insertion of longer rods into the rod holder than would otherwise be possible using rod holders of the prior art. The rod holder increases ease of access to rods stored in the rod holder. An exemplary use case is the storage of fishing rods under a T-top on a fishing boat.

Abstract: Control of an amplitude of a signal applied to rods of a quadrupole is described. In one aspect, a mass spectrometer includes an amplifier circuit that causes a radio frequency (RF) signal to be applied to the rods of the quadrupole. A controller circuit can determine that the actual amplitude of the RF signal differs than the expected amplitude and, in response, identify current and past environmental and performance parameters to adjust the amplitude.

Abstract: A length adjustable robotic limb comprises a first joint assembly, a second joint assembly, and a structural member extending between the first joint assembly and the second joint assembly, the structural member defining a longitudinal axis. An adjustable interface can be provided between the structural member and one of the first and second joint assemblies. The adjustable interface can facilitate adjustment of a length between the first and second joint assemblies. A rotational interface between the structural member and one of the first and second joint assemblies can facilitate relative rotation between the first joint assembly and the second joint assembly about the longitudinal axis in a degree of freedom corresponding to medial/lateral rotation of a portion of a human limb.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: System and method provide wireless distributed lighting control systems implementing a secure peer-to-peer, self-organizing and self-healing mesh network of actuators and system inputs. The system and method can be designed specifically for indoor and outdoor lighting where actuators include in-fixture, on-fixture and circuit control modules with ON/OFF and full range dimming capabilities, and system inputs include occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight sensors and switches. A unique messaging protocol facilitates wireless and wired communication between actuators and system inputs, and provides web-based commissioning and monitoring of the lighting control system using a wireless access point accessible from a local network or Internet which can provide an intuitive and easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Abstract: A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.