Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, 5-membered heteroaryl carboxamide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful for disruption of HBV core protein assembly, and methods of treating Hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a devolatilization vessel includes a first set of one or more devolatilization plates and a second set of one or more devolatilization plates. A first distributor is above the first set of one or more devolatilization plates and the second set of one or more devolatilization plates. A second distributor is above the second set of one or more devolatilization plates. In at least one embodiment, a process of forming a polymer includes forming a first polymer solution having a first viscosity and forming a second polymer solution having a second viscosity. The process includes flowing the first polymer solution and the second polymer solution to a devolatilization vessel. The process includes removing volatiles from the first polymer solution and the second polymer solution in the devolatilization vessel to form a devolatilized first polymer melt and a devolatilized second polymer melt.

Abstract: A system for facilitating construction of a deck comprises a server, a client computer, and a database. A user inputs, through a graphical user interface on the display of the client computer, a configuration for the deck. The server receives the deck information from the client computer and determines, based on information in the database and the deck information, a parts list. An augmented view depicting the deck in a background view of the client computer may also be generated for viewing on the user interface.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of either passengers, cargo, or both. The various aspects of this disclosure, which include moveable seat assemblies, a door arrangement, and storage bins, among other things, provide the vehicle with increased functionality and versatility, leading to more efficient vehicle use.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively charging removable batteries used for powering a fleet of local use vehicles may include placing and selectively charging batteries in a charging repository. Batteries are charged to an at least threshold charge level at which the batteries may be used to power a vehicle in a duty cycle. Charging can be managed based on at least one of fleet battery replacement needs and electrical cost optimization. The repository includes at least one rack in which batteries may be charged and a robotic device for moving batteries back and forth between the rack and the vehicles. Charging batteries within the repository and supplying them to vehicles that drive to the repository for battery exchange provides efficient spatial usage.

Abstract: A wireless communication system for batteries removably mountable in local use vehicles and chargeable in a charging repository includes a plurality of batteries, each battery having a housing; a first wireless communication device attached to an outer surface of the housing for receiving and transmitting data; and electrical contacts attached to the housing for selectively providing power to or from the battery. A plurality of second wireless communication devices is mountable to either a one of the local use vehicles or to a location in the charging repository for communication with one of the first wireless communication devices when in an adjacent communication orientation.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for powering a fleet of local use vehicles using batteries, the batteries being removable from the local use vehicles for charging. The system and method include moving one of the local use vehicles in a battery exchange location when the battery in the local use vehicle is in an uncharged state, removing the battery in the uncharged state from a battery compartment in the local use vehicle using a robotic device, and placing the battery in the uncharged state into a first charging bay within a charging repository using the robotic device, the charging repository configured with a plurality of the charging bays to simultaneously hold and to charge a plurality of the batteries, removing a battery in a charged state from a second bay in the charging repository using the robotic device, and placing the battery in the charged state into the battery compartment in the local use vehicle.

Abstract: A battery assembly for a local use vehicle has outer walls, electrical contacts, and a communication connection, the battery providing a quantity of energy to power the local use vehicle, the electrical contacts of the battery configured and located for electrical contact with the first electrical contacts within the battery compartment when the battery is in a fully-inserted position within the battery compartment, the communication connection of the battery configured and located for wireless non-contact communication with the communication connection within the battery compartment when the battery is in a fully-inserted position within the battery compartment. The battery further includes a grasping point extending from one of the outer walls of the battery, the grasping point configured for being grasped by the end effector of the robotic device to thereby move the battery back and forth between the fully-inserted position and a removed position outside of the local use vehicle via the opening.

Abstract: Authentication request notifications are selectively suppressed, reducing notification fatigue and susceptibility to social engineering attacks. Authentication request notifications may be suppressed by not presenting a push notification on the user's phone. The authentication request may still be accessed and approved by manually opening the authenticator app. Notifications may be suppressed based on an estimation that the person attempting to login is not who they say they are. This estimation may be based on applying heuristics and/or machine learning models to the context of the login attempt, such as the IP address that originated the login request, time of day, recent user actions, patterns of previous logins, etc. One heuristic determines that the user has repeatedly ignored notifications caused by a particular IP address. Machine learning models generate a risk score from the login context, and notifications may be suppressed if the risk score exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: An aerodynamic system comprising a torsion tube, a first rotatory coupling coupled to the torsion tube and adapted to mount to a first wheel hub, a second rotary coupling coupled to the torsion tube distal from the first rotary coupling and adapted to mount to a second wheel hub, and a non-rotating fairing panel mounted to the torsion tube.

Abstract: A chassis mounted energy extraction and delivery system. In one embodiment, a gravity-referenced, external tire inflation facility is integrated into an aerodynamic fairing mounted on the chassis of a vehicle. In one other embodiment, a torsion bar coupled between a hub-mounted energy extraction or delivery facility and a selected portion of the chassis provides a cross-referenced fixed point of reference. In a dual-axle embodiment, a first end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of one axle and a second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the hub of the other axle. In a single-axle embodiment, the second end of the torsion bar is coupled to the chassis.

Abstract: A quick-release captive clamping pin that uses a ball-lock pin and an endcap assembly to provide a tooling assembly with both holding and clamping action with a quick-release function. The captive clamping pin may include an adjustable-length ball-lock pin inserted through the tool and workpiece, where the length adjustment is used to apply clamping force.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices and related methods of delivering aerosol to a user. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing providing multiple aerosol pathways having a mouth-end opening through which aerosol can be inhaled by a user, the housing defining a first aerosol delivery pathway in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening and a second aerosol delivery pathway separate from the first aerosol delivery pathway and in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening. An atomizer including a heating element or piezoelectric element and a liquid transport element in fluid communication with an aerosol precursor composition is provided in fluid communication with the first aerosol delivery pathway. A flavorant-infused material is positioned within the second aerosol delivery pathway and adapted to produce a second aerosol upon contact between the flavorant-infused material and flowing air.

Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a tapered connector including a central passage and a tapered outer surface for sealing with a tube or bottle. A male connector for connection to a female connector to fluidly communicate the female connector with the tube or bottle is coupled with the tapered connector. A method of forming such an adapter assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: An article is described herein that includes: a translucent substrate having a major surface; and an anti-reflective coating disposed on the major surface and forming an anti-reflective surface. The article exhibits a single side average photopic light reflectance at the anti-reflective surface of less than 0.35%. Further, the article exhibits a single side color shift (?C) of less than 6 over an incident angle range from 0 degrees to 60 degrees incidence at the anti-reflective surface, wherein the anti-reflective coating comprises a physical thickness from about 50 nm to less than 500 nm. In addition, the anti-reflective coating comprises a plurality of layers that comprises at least one low refractive index layer and at least one high refractive index layer. Further, each high refractive index layer has a refractive index of greater than 2.0 and each low refractive index layer has a refractive index of less than 1.7.

Abstract: A method for communicating with a passenger making a journey in a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having a broadcast system for transmitting information to one or more passengers, the passenger having and operating a Portable Electronic Device (PED), the PED operable to receive information from the broadcast system of the vehicle and to display information content to the passenger; the method comprising transmitting information to the PED of one or more passengers within the vehicle; wherein the PED displays information content derived from the information transmitted to the PED. A communication system for performing the method and a vehicle comprising the communication system are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a portable exercise device that may be arranged in a number of different orientations and positions on the body of an individual. The portable exercise device includes a resistance assembly that enables a resistance of the portable exercise device to be adjusted.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in part, pyrazole carboxamide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful for disruption of HBV core protein assembly, and methods of treating Hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

Abstract: An assembly for a papermaking machine includes: a seal strip with an upper surface configured to provide a seal for a suction roll; a seal strip holder, the seal strip residing in the seal strip holder and movable relative thereto; and a wear monitoring system. The wear monitoring system may include a magnet and magnetic field sensors or an ultrasonic transducer to monitor movement of the seal strip relative to the holder, thereby indicating wear.