Abstract: Embedding a power modification component such as a capacitance inside of an adaptor board located to extend over and beyond the vias of the main circuit board so that a portion of the interposer board containing the embedded capacitance is located beyond where the vias or blinds are located. This permits that via to conduct through the opening. In this way, the capacitance and the resistance will have a closer contact point to the electrical component. A resistance can also be embedded in an opening in the adaptor board and be vertically aligned within the opening to make contact with a pad on top of the adaptor board and a pad at the bottom of the adaptor board so that electricity conducts through the embedded component.

Abstract: An air hammer for a boring machine includes a main body, a first bushing member, a second bushing member installed at an end on the opposite side of the main body, a bit unit installed at an end of the second bushing member, a piston hammer, a pneumatic discharge part formed at the top end of the second bushing member, and a pneumatic pressure distribution part formed on the piston hammer.

Abstract: A method of determining parameters for fitting an ophthalmic lens to a frame, including the following steps: providing an eyeglass frame including at least one temple portion having a bezel intended to enable the nesting of an ophthalmic lens; and determining the shape of the profile of the bezel at a point in the temple portion of said frame. Associated method of fabricating an ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display comprising an optical imager (5) for shaping light beams emitted by a light beam generator system (4), said beams being introduced into said imager via an inlet face, and for directing the beams towards the eye (O) of a wearer in order to enable an image (I) to be viewed, two hooks (10, 11) being in reference positions relative to the imager, and said light beam generator system including a connection arrangement for connection to said hooks (10, 11), the connection between said system and said hooks being releasable and said hooks (10, 11) being designed to be received in housings carried by the connection arrangement. According to the invention, said housings are arranged in such a manner that said connection arrangement is assembled on said hooks by applying thrust against one of said hooks (11), by turning about said hook, and by snap-fastening onto the other hook (10).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide methods for selecting a candidate oligonucleotide for activating expression of a target gene. Further aspects of the invention provide methods of selecting a set of oligonucleotides that is enriched in oligonucleotides that activate expression of a target gene. Further aspects provide single stranded oligonucleotides that modulate gene expression and compositions and kits comprising the same. Methods for modulating gene expression using the single stranded oligonucleotides are also provided.

Abstract: A system may be configured to receive performance information regarding a set of network devices; compare the performance information to a set of rule objects; and detect an occurrence of a particular network event. The detecting may include determining that the performance information, associated with a particular network device, of the set of network devices, meets the set of conditions associated with a particular rule object with which the particular network event is associated. The system may further present information regarding the particular rule object, such as information regarding the particular network event, and information regarding a recommendation regarding the particular network event.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies that bind cross-linked amyloid ? oligomers, and methods for using such antibodies for diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A method for determining a progressive ophthalmic lens comprising a near and a far vision area, a main meridian separating the lens into a nasal and a temporal area, the method comprising: determining a first and a second surface of the lens; determining the second surface to provide, in combination with the first surface, the vision correcting properties; determining a spherical area on the first surface of the lens having a constant sphere value and including a far vision diopter measurement position, wherein the far and a near vision diopter measurement position have substantially the same mean sphere value; and determining the first surface to reduce the lens distortion by defining a toric area extending outside the spherical area on the first surface in at least one of the nasal and the temporal area, wherein characteristics of the toric area are related to the lens astigmatism.

Abstract: A tracking antenna system for discrete radio frequency spectrums includes a reflector, a pedestal supporting the reflector, a radome assembly enclosing both, a first feed for gathering radio waves within a first of discrete RF spectrums that is removably disposed in front of the reflector at the focal point, a first RF module operably connected to the first feed for converting the first gathered radio waves to first electronic signals, a feed mount for removably supporting the first feed and configured to removably support a second feed for gathering radio waves within a second of discrete RF spectrums, and a module mount for removably supporting the first RF module and configured to removably support a second RF module for converting the second radio waves to second electronic signals. A method of using the tracking antenna system adaptable for discrete radio frequency spectrums is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a stent and a valve assembly. The stent has an annulus section with a relatively small cross-section, and an aortic section with a relatively large cross-section. The valve assembly, including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, is secured to the stent in the annulus section such that the valve assembly can be entirely deployed in the native valve annulus and function as intended while at least a portion of the aortic section is held by the delivery device in a manner that allows for resheathing. The configuration of the prosthetic valve is such that the valve leaflets can fully coapt and the valve can function properly even when the stent and/or valve assembly become distorted upon deployment or use.

Abstract: A grip guard may be used with a crossbow that has a main beam including a stock and a barrel. The grip guard may have a first wall that is positioned between the stock and the barrel and a second wall that extends outwardly from the main beam. The first wall may have dampening properties to attenuate sounds and vibrations caused by firing the crossbow and the second wall may prevent a user's fingers from inadvertently extending from the handle toward the barrel.

Abstract: A device may receive first common public radio interface (CPRI) information associated with a first CPRI format. The device may determine a translation key associated with the first CPRI format. The translation key may include information associated with translating the first CPRI information to a second CPRI format. The second CPRI format may be different from the first CPRI format. The device may generate second CPRI information based on processing the first CPRI information with the translation key. The second CPRI information may be associated with the second CPRI format. The device may provide the second CPRI information associated with the second CPRI format.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a SERS sensing device (100), the method comprising: providing a silicon substrate (101), creating a silane layer (102) on a surface of the silicon substrate (101), and creating a plurality of plasmonic nanostructures (103) on the silane layer (102), characterized in that: creating a plurality of plasmonic nanostructures (103) on the silane layer (102) comprises completely covering the silane layer (102) with a metallic plasmonic layer (104). Further a SERS sensing device is presented which is implantable.

Abstract: Ophthalmic conditions such as presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism can be corrected by the use of a molding contact lens in combination with a pharmaceutical composition suitable for delivery to the eye. The molding contact lenses are preferably commercially available and are not specifically designed for orthokeratology. The agents in the pharmaceutical compositions such as hyaluronase allow the cornea of the eye to be molded in order to correct the refractive error of the eye. The contact lenses and the pharmaceutical composition induce a change in the radius of curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea, thereby correcting the refractive error of the eye. One advantage of the inventive technique is that the patient with his or her own individual visual needs guides the treatment until the patient near and far visual needs are met.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may involve the intentional changing of the stability of an emulsion from a first stability to a more desired, second stability upon the addition of a more aromatic asphaltene subfraction (perhaps even a most aromatic asphaltene subfraction), or a less aromatic asphaltene subfraction (perhaps even a least aromatic asphaltene subfraction) to a emulsion hydrocarbon of an oil emulsion, thereby increasing emulsion stability or decreasing emulsion stability, respectively. Precipitation and redissolution or sorbent-based techniques may be used to isolate a selected asphaltene subfraction before its addition to an emulsion hydrocarbon when that hydrocarbon is part of an emulsion or an ingredient of a yet-to-be-formed emulsion.

Abstract: Ion-selective sensor (6) comprising a micro-machined chip with an analyte micro-channel (2), adapted to draw an analyte solution and a first liquid membrane micro channel (3) adapted to draw a liquid membrane solution, and an first electrolyte micro channel (1), adapted to draw an analyte solution. The ion-selective sensor (6) comprises a first substrate (100) and a second substrate (200) comprising each a structured surface to form, after assembly of said substrates the analyte micro-channel (2), the first electrolyte micro channel (1) and the first liquid membrane micro channel (3), each provided with their respective inlet and outlet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for constructing a light coupling system wherein a grating is manufactured on the surface of a multimode waveguide and defines the entrance of the waveguide for an incident light beam, said grating comprising a repetition of patterns. The grating is defined by a set of parameters comprising: •grating period (P), separating two adjacent patterns, •grating depth (d) between the highest and the lowest point of the pattern, •incident angle mean value (?) of the incident light with respect to the waveguide. The method comprises a step of optimization of the set of parameters to obtain an optimized second set of parameters, in order to obtain a transmission efficiency (Ce) of the incident light into said waveguide for the first or the second diffractive order exceeding 35% for unpolarized light, or exceeding 50% for polarized light, at a given wavelength of the incident light.

Abstract: A method for providing pieces of a block for use in a quilt block includes receiving a block selection, wherein the block comprises one or more pieces, and wherein the one or more pieces of the block are each identified with one or more types of fabric. The one or more pieces are grouped by fabric type. Instructions for cutting the one or more pieces of the block from one or more sheets of fabric are then generated.

Abstract: A coordinator device receives registration data regarding user devices and determines a group that includes two or more of the user devices based on registration data. The coordinator device receives a request, related to receiving a good or service, from a first user device included in the group. The registration data may include financial data for a user of the first user device, and the coordinator device uses the financial data to verify that the user has sufficient funds to pay a fee for the request. Based on verifying the sufficient funds, the coordinator device determines status data for other user devices included in the group and selects a second user device from the group based on the status data. The status data identifies, for example, locations associated with the group. The coordinator device then causes data associated with the request to be forwarded to the selected second user device.

Abstract: A method of operating a speaker system including a speaker coupled to an amplifier, and a dedicated digital speaker protection circuit includes turning on the amplifier in a mute mode, after a first delay period, issuing a play command to the amplifier to place the amplifier in a play mode, but without an input signal during a second delay period, and performing a speaker offset detection during the second delay period, wherein, if there is an offset, then the amplifier is forced back into the mute mode, and if there is no offset, then the amplifier is allowed to continue to operate in the play mode. The method also includes issuing a speaker protection control signal or command if an offset is detected.