Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer coating system present on a substrate and including at least two coating layers L1 and L2 different from one another, namely a first coating layer L1 applied over at least a portion of the substrate, and a second topcoat layer L2 applied over the first coating layer L1, where the topcoat layer L2 is formed from a coating composition including at least one block copolymer containing a backbone and at least two blocks B1 and B2 and side chains S1 and S2 including different polymeric moieties M1 and M2. Also disclosed herein are a method of preparing said multilayer coating system, a coated substrate obtainable therefrom, and a method of using a coating composition including the block copolymer for improving, in particular for increasing, the chromaticity of the multilayer coating system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to detecting inbound and outbound traffic. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for detecting inbound and outbound traffic at a facility including a video camera and a control circuit configured to detect a human and estimate a location of the human; determine whether the detected human is inbound or outbound the facility based on a relative movement of the detected human within a first region, a second region, and a third region; and transmit data based on the determination.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer coating system present on a substrate and including at least three coating layers L1, L2 and L3 different from one another, namely a first pigmented coating layer L1 applied over at least a portion of the substrate, a second coating layer L2 applied over the first pigmented coating layer L1, and a third coating layer L3 applied over the second coating layer L2, where the second coating layer L2 is formed from a coating composition including at least one block copolymer containing a backbone and at least two blocks B1 and B2 and side chains S1 and S2 including different polymeric moieties M1 and M2. Also disclosed herein are a method of preparing said multilayer coating system, a coated substrate obtainable therefrom, and a method of using a coating composition including the block copolymer for improving the chromaticity of the multilayer coating system.

Abstract: Semiconductor fabrication component preparation methods are described. In embodiments, the methods include forming a first layer on a surface of the semiconductor fabrication component. The first layer is characterized by a porosity of greater than or about 0.01 vol. %. The methods further include depositing a second layer on the first layer, where the second layer is characterized by a porosity of less than or about 20 vol. %. Treated semiconductor fabrication components are also described. In embodiments, the treated components include a first layer formed in the surface of the semiconductor fabrication component, where the first layer is characterized by a porosity of greater than or about 0.01 vol. %., and a second layer positioned on the first layer, where the second layer is characterized by a porosity of less than or about 20 vol. %.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques for using an inverted index in a pipelined search query. A field searchable data store is provided that comprises a plurality of event records, each event record comprising a time-stamped portion of raw machine data. Responsive to the reciept of an incoming search query, the search engine accesses an inverted index, wherein each entry in the inverted index comprises at least one field name, a corresponding at least one field value and a reference value associated with each field name and value pair that identifies a location in the data store where an associated event record is stored. Once the inverted index is accessed, it can be used to identify and search a subset of the plurality of event records, wherein the subset comprises one or more event records with corresponding reference values in the inverted index.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the Formula I including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R2a, R2b, R3, R3a, R4, R6, R7, R8, A, Z, X1 and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.

Abstract: In order to improve both spatial resolution and sensitivity for brain research and clinical activity, we have designed a combined PET/MRI insert for brain scanning, referred to herein as a “BrainPET insert” that can be fit onto and into a suitable MRI system. The BrainPET Insert comprises, in order, a receive (Rx) coil positioned within and adjacent to a transmit (Tx) coil and a PET ring, wherein both the Rx coil and the Tx coil are within the PET ring.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to detecting text in images. In some embodiments, a system for detecting text in images comprises a database configured to store images and a control circuit configured to retrieve an image, generate, based on the image, a collection of augmented images, detect characters in each of the augmented images, generate bounding boxes for the characters in each of augmented images, recognize the characters in each of the augmented images, select, based on the recognition of the characters in each of the augmented images, candidate characters, wherein the candidate characters are selected based on consistency of the recognition of the characters in each of the augmented images, detect, for the image, a color associated with the characters, and store, in the database, the image, the candidate characters, and the color associated with the characters.

Abstract: A micro puree machine has a drive motor positioned within a lower portion of a housing extending along a vertical axis. A mixing shaft positioned within an upper portion of the housing extends at a non-parallel angle relative to the vertical axis. The bowl of ingredients is installed to an angled surface of the upper portion of the housing along the mixing shaft axis, allowing for easier viewing of the bowl installation.

Abstract: A product container made of a certain plastic material, and the coupling of multiple such product containers together are disclosed herein. Each of the product containers includes either a solid or a solid/liquid combination product therein, which impacts the process of coupling the product containers.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the identification of modulators of LILRB3 activation. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer comprising the administration of an inhibitor LILRB3 activation. Also provided are methods of treating autoimmune disease or inhibiting the onset of transplant rejection or treating an inflammatory disorder comprising administering an agonist of LILRB3 activation to a subject.

Abstract: A powered ratchet includes a motor, a mounting portion, and an output member configured to rotate in response to activation of the motor. The output member defines a drive axis. The powered ratchet also includes a release mechanism configured to selectively couple an anvil to the output member. The release mechanism includes a cover coupled to the mounting portion with a track and a locking member positioned between the mounting portion and the cover and operable to slide within the track between a locked position, in which the locking member engages the anvil to secure the anvil to the output member for co-rotation therewith, and a release position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the anvil to facilitate removal of the anvil. The release mechanism also includes a biasing member biasing the locking member to the locked position.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may receive print data associated with a printer. The device may receive an image that depicts content that is printed on media by the printer. The device may determine, using a printhead analysis model, a status of a printhead of the printer based on the print data and a characteristic of the content, wherein the printhead analysis model is trained based on reference data associated with historical printing operations associated with one or more printers, wherein the reference data includes reference images associated with printed content from the historical printing operations and corresponding resistance measurements for one or more respective printheads of the one or more printers. The device may perform, based on the status, an action associated with the printhead of the printer.

Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compositions and methods for effectively treating at least one symptom or sign of Aß plaque or cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) associated symptoms, or for decreasing amyloid plaque load or CAA load. The method comprises administering an effective amount of an anti-ApoE antibody to a mammalian subject, such as to a human.

Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric chemical compounds which are used to recruit antibodies to cancer cells, in particular, prostate cancer cells or metastasized prostate cancer cells. The compounds according to the present invention comprise an antibody binding terminus (ABT) moiety covalently bonded to a cell binding terminus (CBT) through a linker and optionally, a connector molecule.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for incremental compilation. The method includes identifying a change to a portion of a circuit design. The circuit design without the change was previously compiled to an FPGA. The method also includes configuring a transactor of the FPGA to simulate the portion of the circuit design with the change and configuring the FPGA to use the transactor to simulate the portion of the circuit design with the change.

Abstract: An LED plug-in lamp is disclosed that has a plug head which converts between a G24Q 4-pin plug head and a G24D type 2-pin plug head. The A LED plug-in lamp includes a detachable plug head cap or pin cover that detachably couples to the plug head to thereby form a G24Q 4-pin plug head or is removed from the plug head to thereby from a G24D type 2-pin plug head.

Abstract: A method for providing steering assist for a vehicle includes determining whether a primary communication system of the vehicle communicated a first vehicle speed signal, the first vehicle speed signal indicating a first vehicle speed of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the primary communication system did not communicate the first vehicle speed signal, detecting a fault in the primary communication system. The method also includes, in response to detecting the fault in the primary communication system, determining whether a secondary communication system communicated a second vehicle speed signal, the second vehicle speed signal indicating a second vehicle speed of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the secondary communication system communicated the second vehicle speed signal, selectively providing steering assist to a steering mechanism of the vehicle based on the second vehicle speed of the vehicle.