Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of ocular surface disorders including meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, dry eye disease and other inflammatory and/or infectious diseases of the anterior surface of the eye(s). Said compositions and methods comprise keratolytic conjugates which demonstrate keratolytic activity, and anti-inflammatory or other desirable activities. Topical administration of said compositions to the eyelid margin or surrounding areas provides therapeutic benefit to patients suffering from ocular surface disorders.

Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a plurality of lineal segments joined at corners. Each of the lineal segments extend between first and second ends. One or more of the lineal segments of the plurality of lineal segments is a composite lineal segment and includes a first component lineal segment and a second component lineal segment. The first and second component lineal segments are coupled at an assembly joint in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing the connection assignments of a plurality of accessory devices to one or more hub devices. In one example, a user device acting as a leader device receives an assignment request from an accessory device. The user device may obtain information corresponding to hub attributes from the one or more hub devices. The user device may also obtain accessory traits from the accessory device. The user device can compare the accessory traits with the hub attributes to determine a connection score for each hub device. The user device can then assign the accessory device to the hub device with the highest connection score.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing the connection assignments of a plurality of accessory devices to one or more hub devices. In one example, a user device acting as a leader device receives an assignment request from an accessory device. The user device may obtain information corresponding to hub attributes from the one or more hub devices. The user device may also obtain accessory traits from the accessory device. The user device can compare the accessory traits with the hub attributes to determine a connection score for each hub device. The user device can then assign the accessory device to the hub device with the highest connection score.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for connecting third-party accessories to a cellular-capable device to participate in a telephone call. In one example, a user can voice a request to make a call to an accessory device. The accessory device can transmit the request to a controller device. Upon processing the request, the controller device can identify an appropriate cellular-capable device and instruct the cellular-capable device to place the requested call. The controller device can also instruct the cellular-capable device to establish an audio connection with the accessory device to relay the call audio. In another example, the controller device can listen for a word spoken at the accessory device indicating the end of the call. Upon receiving the end of call word, the controller device can instruct the cellular-capable device to terminate the call. While in the listening state, the controller device may continue processing user requests received at other accessory devices.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for coordinating interactions between a user device and a plurality of accessory devices. In one example, a user device receives information identifying one or more accessory devices in communication with the user device. The user device may implement accessory interaction instances for each of the identified accessories. A first accessory interaction instance can be associated with a first accessory among the identified accessories and receive a first audio input from the first accessory corresponding to a user request. The first accessory interaction instance can process a portion of the received audio input and receive a first response from a server computer. The user device may then transmit the first response to the first accessory device.

Abstract: A currency counter for counting currency notes withdrawn from a supply and advancing the notes one by one along a path past a density detector and a magnetic material detector to a stacker at a delivery location upon energization of a common drive motor in which an amplifier responsive to the density detector is automatically calibrated each time the counter starts and in which density and motor current signals are combined for doubles detection. The motor speed is adjusted for document length to provide a predetermined number of counts per minute. An adaptive counterfeit check is made. The motor is deenergized at the end of a batch count and momentarily reenergized to ensure that the last note of the batch is stacked.

Abstract: A sheet feeder in which a cam member shiftable transversely of the sheet feed path provides concomitant adjustment relative to the feed rollers of stripper shoes carried by resilient arms integral with stripper supports mounted for movement as a unit relative to the feed rollers and in which elements on the supports adjust the positions of the resilient arms for individual adjsutment of the shoes. A rib on a curved guide adjacent to the feed rollers prevents snapping of sheets against the feed rollers as they are picked up by an accelerating nip formed adjacent to the end of the guide by a pair of acceleration rollers, one of which is formed with a groove for accommodating the nip.

Abstract: This application is for a lightweight variable displacement rotary fluid power machine, including a housing, within which a rotary cylinder barrel shaft is suitably mounted for rotation about a shaft axis. The shaft includes a plurality of open ended cylinder bores disposed in a circumferential array around its longitudinal axis. A tubular shaped fluid conduit telescoping sleeve type compression device, having sliding bearing type piston shoes at each end, is disposed to reciprocate within each cylinder bore, extending therefrom to engage adjustable camming means in sliding contact. A novel fluid valving mechanism is used, which interacts with arcuate slots on the camming surface, to communicate with each telescoping compression device and connect it, in a rotationally phased manner, with inlet and outlet fluid. Load bearing conditions are improved which enhance speed capabilities.Tubular shaped fluid conduit pistons are also used in a non-telescoping manner with the above novel valving apparatus.

Abstract: A pet lounge including a base member, a body support platform for resting on the base member and for providing a body support for the pet, and a bolster for surrounding at least a portion of the body support platform and for providing a headrest for the pet; the body support platform being vertically adjustable relative to the bolster.

Abstract: A collapsible trolley suitable for the carriage of golf clubs or the like, including a main frame provided with an elongated handle and a pair of leg members adapted to carry a ground wheel. An auxiliary wheel is carried at the lower end of the main frame and pivot means are provided to permit free swinging movement of the free end of the handle relative to the remainder of the trolley whereby the trolley is supported on the ground wheels and auxiliary wheel on passage of the ground.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cooling and collecting prills at the bottom of a prill tower including a fluidized prill bed and a rake rotatable therethrough.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions of matter comprising coal-tar pitch and a material selected from (1) a terpolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid and (2) a mixture of copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate and of ethylene and an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid, exhibiting high strength in shear and peel over a wide temperature range, are prepared and used as adhesives and coatings. Laminated materials utilizing such compositions of matter are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cooling and collecting prills at the bottom of a prill tower including a fluidized prill bed and a rake rotatable therethrough.

Abstract: A sectional track construction wherein each section constitutes a generally flat body having at least one longitudinally extending conductor exposed upwardly and provided with end portions each extending beyond the adjacent lateral body portion on one side of the conductor, and an oblique cam at each end of the section for engagement with a like cam of a like section to urge the exposed conductor end portions into side-by-side facing engagement with conductor end portions of a like track section.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions of matter comprising coal-tar pitch and a material selected from (1) a terpolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid and (2) a mixture of copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate and of ethylene and an ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid, exhibiting high strength in shear and peel over a wide temperature range, are prepared and used as adhesives and coatings. Laminated materials utilizing such compositions of matter are also disclosed.