Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of footrests for outdoor applications. The present invention is a footrest device for sitting on the ground. The footrest is comprised of an angled platform for resting feet in an inclined position. The footrest is comprised of edges with steps that prevent sliding. Further, the footrest are individual pieces so the left and right foot can be in the optimal position. The footrest incorporates tabs protruding out the front to prevent sliding. These tabs function as a device to remove debris that can make noise in a hunting application. These tabs can be used to mimic the sound of a turkey scratching leaves. The tabs can be used at a beach for digging sand. The shape of the footrest creates a pocket that functions as a scoop for moving sand or water. The two individual pieces nest together for storage or transport.

Abstract: A structural foam pool system includes multiple sidewall sections and multiple bottom sections. Abutting sidewall sections are joined together. A sidewall section, from the multiple sidewall sections, is joined to a bottom section. A fluid-tight bond is formed between the abutting sidewall sections and between the sidewall and bottom sections with an adhesive. A sealant is disposed around and closely adjacent to the adhesive layer to prevent fluid leakage from the pool system. The system is then coated in multiple layers of reinforcing mesh with plaster and waterproofing, and finished using a variety of pool finish products, such as tile, plaster, paint, and vinyl liner.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-assembled nanoparticles (NPs), pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPs and methods of using such NPs. The NPs comprise an amphiphilic copolymer and a ribonucleoprotein (RNP), and optionally ssODN, wherein: the amphiphilic copolymer is a water-soluble block copolymer comprising a poly(C2-3 alkylene glycol) block and an acrylic block comprising a poly(acrylate), poly(methacrylate) or poly(acrylate/methacrylate) block; the acrylic block comprise ester side chains bearing substituted or unsubstituted alkylamine groups; and the RNP, ssODN, and the acrylic block of the amphiphilic copolymer form a core of the self-assembled nanoparticle, and the poly(ethylene glycol) block of the amphiphilic copolymer forms the exterior of the self-assembled nanoparticle.

Abstract: A system to improve drill bit performance of a PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bit by releasing torsional energy in the drilling string produced by slip-stick. A slip apparatus is positioned in the drilling string for this purpose in or between a transition region of the BHA and the remaining drill pipe of the drilling string and the middle region of the drill pipe. Alternatively, the slip apparatus is positioned utilizing a computer programmed to select a position in the drilling string for releasing torsional energy produced by slip stick.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include headphones, or other headsets, that include ultra-violet B (UVB) (e.g., 290 nm and 315 nm) light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light sources to provide a source of vitamin D while worn by a wearer.

Abstract: A cleaning cutting element includes an ultrahard layer joined to a substrate. The substrate includes a substrate bore formed at least partially therethrough. The substrate includes a plurality of conduits that extend from the substrate bore at a junction. The conduits exit the substrate at an exit opening in the circumferential wall to direct drilling fluid to a feature of the bit to which the cleaning cutting element is secured.

Abstract: Environmentally-clean wildfire inhibitor liquid biochemical solutions produced from an aqueous mixture of alkali metal salt derived from a non-polymerized saturated carboxylic acid such as lactic acid, and dissolved in water along with a dispersing and coalescing agent, realized as an ester of a non-polymerized saturated carboxylic acid, and dissolved in the water to provide a liquid fire inhibitor solution that can be sprayed on combustible surfaces to form thin alkali metal salt crystalline coatings on the combustible surfaces when and as water molecules in the liquid fire inhibitor evaporate to the environment during drying operations, to inhibit fire ignition, flame spread and smoke development.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger body having a plurality of heat exchanger tubes, an inlet manifold connected to the heat exchanger body and configured to distribute a flow of fluid from a fluid inlet of the inlet manifold to the plurality of heat exchanger tubes, and an outlet manifold connected to the heat exchanger body and configured to collect the flow of fluid from the plurality of heat exchanger tubes and direct the flow of fluid through a fluid outlet. The heat exchanger body is formed via one or more additive manufacturing processes, and at least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold is formed via one or more subtractive manufacturing processes.

Abstract: Environmentally-clean wildfire inhibitor liquid biochemical solutions produced from an aqueous mixture of alkali metal salt derived from a non-polymerized saturated carboxylic acid such as malonic acid, and dissolved in water along with a dispersing and coalescing agent, realized as an ester of a non-polymerized saturated carboxylic acid, and dissolved in the water to provide a liquid fire inhibitor solution that can be sprayed on combustible surfaces to form thin alkali metal salt crystalline coatings on the combustible surfaces when and as water molecules in the liquid fire inhibitor evaporate to the environment during drying operations, to inhibit fire ignition, flame spread and smoke development.

Abstract: An example device includes a polarimetric sensor array comprising an optically controlled polarimetry memtransistor, the polarimetric sensor array configured to: detect incoming light representing a field of view of the polarimetric sensor array; and generate a polarization signal representing a polarization of the incoming light; and an artificial intelligence subsystem interconnected with the polarimetric sensor array, the artificial intelligence subsystem configured to: process the polarization signal for a machine vision function on the field of view.

Abstract: A washing system may include a washer, sprayer, emitter, sensor, and display. The washer may include a housing and one or more supports configured to receive a product associated with unwanted materials. The sprayer may be configured to remove a first quantity of unwanted materials. The emitter may be configured to remove a second quantity of unwanted materials. The sensor may be configured to detect a third quantity of unwanted materials. The display may be configured to indicate a fourth quantity of unwanted materials.

Abstract: A spring actuated tool including a functional component, a spring in contact with the functional component, an acoustic sensor disposed in acoustic proximity to the spring, the acoustic sensor monitoring the spring for acoustic signals generated during spring deformation. A spring health monitor for a spring actuated tool including an acoustic sensor in acoustic communication with a spring of the spring actuated tool, the acoustic sensor configured to monitor the spring for acoustic signals generated during spring deformation, a communication arrangement communicatively connecting the sensor to an information destination. A method for managing a tool having an actuation spring, including monitoring sounds emitted from the spring during movement of the spring. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, a spring actuated tool disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A mobile computer numerical control (CNC) system may include a motor vehicle that includes a first container defining an enclosed compartment; a CNC machine mounted on the motor vehicle and positioned inside the enclosed compartment; a battery that is constructed and arranged to provide power to at least the CNC machine; and a power inverter that is in electrical communication with the battery and the CNC machine, wherein the power inverter is constructed and arranged to convert a direct current (DC) from the battery to an alternating current (AC), and wherein the power inverter is further constructed and arranged to provide at least the CNC machine with the AC current.

Abstract: An information processing method includes: an obtaining process of inputting each of plural sets of input data to be subjected to inference processing to a model and obtaining plural output value output by the model and representing inference results respectively corresponding to the plural set of input data, and reference information indicating a reference for evaluation of the model; and a processing process of selecting an evaluated data group to be used in the evaluation of the model, from the plural output values, by using a threshold determined on the basis of the reference indicated by the reference information obtained by the obtaining process and calculating an index value representing an evaluation value of the model by using the evaluated data group selected.

Abstract: A vehicle-compatible air turbine device and system designed to enhance the charging capabilities of batteries or capacitors in hybrid or electric vehicles is disclosed. The turbine device includes a magnetic stator with embedded magnets and coils, and an impeller fan with a plurality of blades arranged radially around a central hub. The turbine device is adapted to capture airflow generated by vehicle movement and converting it into rotational energy to induce an electric current in the stator. The electric current is rectified and used to charge the vehicle's battery or capacitor. The system further includes an adaptive control module to optimize turbine operation based on vehicle speed and battery charge levels. Additionally, the turbine device can be installed in other applications, such as powering streetlights in tunnels using airflow from passing vehicles or wind.

Abstract: A package structure comprises a first quantum bit chip and a second quantum bit chip mounted on a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate comprises an inter-chip coupling network which is configured to provide non-galvanic and differential coupling of the first quantum bit chip and the second quantum bit chip.

Abstract: There is provided a method for (i) sharing a pathway of a first vehicle which is driving a host lane with a pathway of a second vehicle which is driving a target lane, which allows the first vehicle to generate an expected dynamic path, by referring to a first current position of the first vehicle and a second current position of a second vehicle, (ii) transmitting the expected dynamic path and a negotiation request to the second vehicle, by the first vehicle, thereby allowing the second vehicle to calculate an expected inter-vehicle distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle and a degree of risk, which are used to decide whether to accept the negotiation request, and (iii) changing or maintaining a driving lane, by referring to information on whether to accept the negotiation request.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus including: an internal structure image output unit that constructs an internal structure image, in which color parameters are allowed to vary continuously from a first depth to a second depth, in a depth range of the first depth or more and the second depth or less from a predetermined reference surface, based on volume data indicating a three-dimensional internal structure of an object, and displays the internal structure image on a display device; a profile image output unit that displays on the display device a profile image indicating correspondence relation between a depth from the reference surface and the color parameter; and an input accepting unit that accepts operations of a pointing device, wherein the input accepting unit is configured to accept at least one of the first depth and the second depth, according to the operation content of the pointing device, when the operation position of the pointing device is on the profile image, the internal structure image output u

Abstract: The present invention provides a new glycoside compound, which has a high efficacy in promotion of cell proliferation and wound healing. Also provided include a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound and a method for treating a diabetic wound using the compound.

Abstract: In various examples, a technique for modeling equivariance in point neural networks includes determining a first partition prediction associated with partitioning of a plurality of points included in a scene into a first set of parts. The technique also includes generating, using a neural network, a second partition prediction associated with partitioning of the plurality of points into a second set of parts based at least on one or more aggregations associated with the first set of parts. The technique further includes determining a plurality of piecewise equivariant regions included in the scene based on the second partition prediction and generating an object recognition result associated with the plurality of points based on the plurality of piecewise equivariant regions.