Abstract: Techniques for improving the performance of a quantum processor are described. The techniques include reading out a fraction of the qubits in a quantum processor and utilizing one or more post-processing operations to reconstruct qubits of the quantum processor that are not read. The reconstructed qubits may be determined using a perfect sampler to provide results that are strictly better than reading all of the qubits directly from the quantum processor. The composite sample that includes read qubits and reconstructed qubits may be obtained faster than if all qubits of the quantum processor are read directly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover 20 intended to lock a shaft 2a securely to a driving arm and a connector 8 that carries a wiper 1, the cover 20 extending along a main longitudinal axis X and having at least two longitudinal flanks 25, each longitudinal flank 25 having an open slot 29 delimited at a first longitudinal end by an end wall 29e and at a second longitudinal end by an opening 29c for receiving the shaft 2a, said cover 20 being characterized in that said opening 29c is formed opposite said end wall 29e. Application to motor vehicles, in particular to the wiping of a rear window.

Abstract: A method includes upon sensing a touch to a first location on a touch display, reporting first coordinates of the touch. After sensing movement of the touch along a first path from the first location to a second location more than a tolerance distance away, intermediate coordinates of the touch along the first path that are not more than a cutoff distance away are reported such that there is a first gap between a last reported intermediate coordinate and the second location. After sensing movement of the touch along a second path from the second location to a third location more, second coordinates of the touch are reported, the second reported coordinates of the touch being a point along the first path that is calculated by subtracting the first gap from a distance between the first location and the third location, and then adding a first compensation difference thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washer fluid distribution device (1) comprising a connectors support (9) comprising a base (31) equipped with a fixing device (18) configured to hold at least one hydraulic coupling (7, 8) at a location on the base (31), characterized in that a housing (35) accommodating a heating element (36) of the distribution device (1) is formed in the connector support (9), a wall portion delimiting the housing (35) being intended to be in contact with the at least one hydraulic coupling (7, 8).

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A broadhead, comprising an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and having a forward portion, a tip portion, and a rearward portion spaced from the forward portion. At least one forward blade is connected to the forward portion and configured for movement relative to the elongated body between a retracted position generally adjacent the elongated body to an extended position extending outwardly from the elongated body. And, at least one rearward blade connected to the rearward portion and configured for movement relative to the elongated body between a retracted position generally adjacent the elongated body to an extended position extending outwardly from the elongated body.

Abstract: Skin lightening additives and personal care compositions containing amino acids and nicotinamide compounds. The compositions are useful for attaining even skin color and reducing pigmentation, age spots and discoloration.

Abstract: Topical personal care compositions containing amino acids and 4-substituted resorcinols for potentiating glutathione synthesis within skin cells. The compositions can be used to improve skin appearance of chronological aging or photoaging, resulting from exposure to UV light/sunlight, or environmental pollutants. The compositions are also useful for attaining even skin color and reducing pigmentation, age spots and discoloration.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for use with a sample that includes a plurality of red blood cells. A series of images associated with a series of depth levels of the sample are acquired, by performing a depth scan of the sample with a microscope. One of the depth levels is identified as being an optimum focal plane for imaging one or more entities within the sample using the microscope, by identifying that a drop in image contrast occurs at the identified depth level. The sample is imaged using the microscope, by focusing the microscope at an investigative depth level that is based on the identified depth level. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel rhodamine dyes which upon conjugation with another molecule form single isomeric conjugation products. These novel rhodamine dyes contain only one single functional group on the rhodomine molecule for conjugation so that their conjugation products are single isomeric conjugation products.

Abstract: A portable neck light for wearing on a user's neck is disclosed having a neck member adapted to fit around a user's neck, body members on each side of the neck member having a light source, a movable member between each end of the neck member and each body member allowing for the adjustment of each light source independently of the other, a power source and an on/off switch.

Abstract: The present invention, relates to solid state forms of N-[2-[(1 S)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-isoindol-4-yl]acetamide represented by the following structural formula-1 and process for their preparation. The present invention also relates to an improved process for the preparation of N-[2-[(1 S)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-isoindol-4-yl]acetamide compound of formula-1 and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a structured oil phase, wherein the oil phase comprises liquid oil; hardstock fat; and particles of puffed endosperm of one or more puffable seeds, dispersed in said oil phase, wherein wherein the puffed endosperm comprises puffed endosperm of puffable seeds other than maize kernels. The invention also provides a method to prepare such compositions and use of a synergistic combination of hardstock fat and particles of puffed endosperm of one or more puffable seeds to structure the oil phase of a composition comprising an oil phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear motor (1) for a motor vehicle wiper system including an electric motor (2) including a rotor (20) and a rotation shaft (22) fixed to the rotor, a reduction gear mechanism (3) including a worm/worm wheel system, a device for generating an axial load configured to offset axial play of the rotation shaft (22), including a retaining wedge (6) mounted in a sliding manner in a radial direction of said rotation shaft (22), said retaining wedge (6) exerting an axial load on the outer race of a ball bearing (5) configured to guide the rotation shaft. According to the invention, said retaining wedge (6) is arranged in an intermediate position between the seat (40) of the bearing support (4) and the worm (30) directly adjacent to the worm wheel (31), said axial load (Fa) exerted by the retaining wedge (6) on the outer race (51) of the ball bearing (5) being in the direction away from the worm (30).

Abstract: Provided is a graft material capable of securing a sufficient space for regenerated tissue in the implantation site, and thereby promoting the regeneration of a blood vessel. Specifically, the present invention provides a revascularization graft material including an outer tube and an inner tube each being formed by knitting twisted yarns of biodegradable single yarns into a hollow tubular structure, wherein there is provided, in the lumen of the outer tube, at least one inner tube having an outer diameter smaller than the lumen diameter of the outer tube. The inner tube functions as a core material for the outer tube, and accordingly the revascularization graft material is excellent in kinking resistance, and the occlusion of the lumen hardly occurs.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate a failover and internet connection monitoring system.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lyophilized formulation having improved storage stability of hepatic growth factor compared to conventional lyophilized formulations. The present invention provides a lyophilized formulation comprising (1) a hepatic growth factor, (2) trehalose and (3) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of arginine, histidine, lysine, meglumine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, proline, creatine, creatinine, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.