Abstract: Analog processors for solving various computational problems are provided. Such analog processors comprise a plurality of quantum devices, arranged in a lattice, together with a plurality of coupling devices. The analog processors further comprise bias control systems each configured to apply a local effective bias on a corresponding quantum device. A set of coupling devices in the plurality of coupling devices is configured to couple nearest-neighbor quantum devices in the lattice. Another set of coupling devices is configured to couple next-nearest neighbor quantum devices. The analog processors further comprise a plurality of coupling control systems each configured to tune the coupling value of a corresponding coupling device in the plurality of coupling devices to a coupling. Such quantum processors further comprise a set of readout devices each configured to measure the information from a corresponding quantum device in the plurality of quantum devices.

Abstract: Tamper-evident features for containers. A tamper-evident film is target printed onto a sheet material that is thermoformable. The sheet is thermoformed into a container base or lid having a desired shape, such that the tamper-evident film is positioned in a desired area. A container lid is disposed on the container base, and heat sealed to a rim or edge of the container base. The heat sealing activates an adhesive of the tamper-evident film, and when the container lid is removed or separated from the container base, a first portion of the tamper-evident film remains on the container lid and a second portion remains on the container base. The separation of the tamper-evident film provides an indication of tampering.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting seats of different vehicles, wherein the vehicles comprise means for retrieving an identifier of a seat user, wherein the system comprises means for storing data of seat adjustments made by an identified user in a first vehicle which are associated with the user identifier, comprises means for transmitting the seat adjustment data of the first vehicle and user identifier data to a second vehicle of a different type than the first vehicle, and comprises means for converting seat adjustment data of the first vehicle into seat adjustment data of the second vehicle so as to offer the user similar comfort in vehicles of different types.

Abstract: A surface liner member includes an external wall which is provided with multiple holes, a spacer structure, and tubes which are respectively associated with the holes in the external wall. The surface liner member is intended to be applied to a base surface in order to reduce, by acoustic absorption, an acoustic wave reflected on this base surface. The acoustic absorption efficiency is improved, particularly for frequencies below 500 Hz, by varying the shape of the holes in the external wall such that the ratio of the hole perimeter to the hole area varies. Such a surface liner member may be adapted to form a surface portion of an aircraft engine nacelle, or of a leading edge of an aircraft wing.

Abstract: An electronic package is provided and includes a carrier for carrying electronic components. Electrical contact pads of the carrier for planting solder balls are connected with a plurality of columnar conductors, and the conductors are electrically connected to a circuit portion in the carrier. By connecting a plurality of conductors with a single electrical contact pad, structural stress can be distributed and breakage of the circuit portion can be prevented.

Abstract: A recyclable container containing a substrate treatment liquid, configured for fluid connection to a fluid communication system of a substrate treatment machine e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) as defined herein, and salts and solvates thereof. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), and to the use of compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) in the treatment or prevention of filarial worm infection, as well as other diseases or conditions in which filarial worm infection is implicated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chromatography ligand, which comprises Domain C from Staphylococcus protein A (SpA), or a functional fragment or variant thereof. The chromatography ligand presents an advantageous capability of withstanding harsh cleaning in place (CIF) conditions, and is capable of binding Fab fragments of antibodies. The ligand may be provided with a terminal coupling group, such as arginine or cysteine, to facilitate its coupling to an insoluble carrier such as beads or a membrane. The invention also relates process of using the ligand in isolation of antibodies, and to a purification protocol which may include washing steps and/or regeneration with alkali.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to encasements for protection of central lines, arterial lines, and/or intravenous (IV) lines from contaminants, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, an encasement device can include a flexible sleeve that fits over a central line and protects the central line from contaminants. The flexible sleeve has a first open end and a second open end. A first closing element secures the first open end to a medical dressing and a second closing element secures the second open end in a closed position at a location distal to the first closing element. In some embodiments, the central line can include an intravenous (IV) catheter, a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and/or a hemodialysis line. In some embodiments, the device can include a flap coupled to the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A neck support module for a headrest device of a vehicle seat comprises a frame and at least one inflatable pouch fixed to the frame.

Abstract: Modulation of neural signaling of a pancreas-related sympathetic nerve is capable of improving glycaemic control by inhibiting T cell activation or migration to the pancreas, and hence providing a way of treating or preventing type 1 diabetes.

Abstract: This invention discloses diagnosis of risk of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity by measurement of increased expression of soluble epoxide hydrolase in vitro and in vivo in cells, tissues or animals including measurement of increased levels of soluble epoxide hydrolase metabolites, e.g., 14,15-DHET and 11,12-DHET, in biological fluids. This invention also includes diagnosis of risk of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity by measuring increased levels of oxidative stress in cells, tissues or animals including measurement of increased levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, e.g., 8-isoprostane, in biological fluids. Fatty acid and protein biomarkers to diagnose the risk of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity are detected using various detection methods including mass spectrometry and immunoassay such as ELISA, Western blot analysis or label-free microwell and nanowell technologies.

Abstract: A processor system and computer-implemented method are provided for assigning view numbers to display elements of an autostereoscopic display for use in interleaving image data of different viewpoints of a scene on the basis of said assigned view numbers. The assignment is performed in an efficient yet accurate manner and may be easily adapted to different optical designs of such autostereoscopic displays, for example, in terms of pitch and/or slant of the optical elements used in such autostereoscopic displays, or to different sub-pixel layouts of the display panel.

Abstract: A bioelectrode in which an electrode layer can deform in association with the unevenness of the installation surface of the biological surface so as to adhere to the installation surface, and which can be easily transported and stored, a production method and an installation method for the bioelectrode. It is a bioelectrode in which a flexible electrode that is to directly contact a biological surface is formed from an electrode layer that includes a conductive polymer and deforms in association with an installation surface of the biological surface so as to adhere to the installation surface, and an elastomer layer that is layered on one surface side of the electrode layer and deforms in association with the installation surface and the electrode layer, wherein the flexible electrode is bonded to a water-permeable layer that serves as a support via a water-soluble sacrificial layer that includes a water-soluble material.

Abstract: A valve system/method suitable for an internal combustion engine (ICE), compressor pump, vacuum pump, and/or reciprocating mechanical device is disclosed. The system/method is optimized for construction of a four-stroke ICE. The rudimentary system incorporates a unitized intake and exhaust engine block cover (UEC) that enclose an intake rotary valve cylinder (IVC) and exhaust rotary valve cylinder (EVC) that control intake/exhaust flow through a respective intake rotary valve port (IVP) and an exhaust rotary valve port (EVP) into and out of a combustion cylinder that provides power to a piston and crankshaft. An intake multi-staged valve (IMV) and exhaust multi-staged valve (EMV) provide intake and exhaust flow control for the IVC/IVP and EVC/EVP. An enhanced system may include a variety of intake/exhaust port seals (IPS/EPS), forced induction (FIN), forced discharge (FID), centrifugal advance (CAD), and/or cooling channel spool (ICS/ECS).

Abstract: A sliding member which has low sliding resistance, can prevent the leakage of a liquid, has low dust emission properties and low leachability, and can be manufactured in a simple manner; and a method for manufacturing the sliding member. The sliding member includes an elastic molded body which is coated with a coating layer composition containing an amino-modified silicone compound having a silanol group and/or an alkoxysilyl group and also having an amino-containing group in a side chain. The method for manufacturing the sliding member includes the steps of: preparing the coating layer composition containing the amino-modified silicone compound having the silanol group and/or the alkoxysilyl group and also having the amino-containing group in a side chain; applying the coating layer composition to the elastic molded body; and coating the elastic molded body with the coating layer composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a crank pin for a connecting rod of a wiper-actuating linkage system, the crank pin being configured to be received in a complementary inner cavity of a ball joint of the linkage system, and comprising a truncated spherical portion having at least one spherical sector and at least one truncated sector. The invention also concerns a complementary ball joint. The invention also concerns a corresponding linkage system and the method for assembling a connecting rod of such a system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PDE9 inhibitor. Specifically, the PDE9 inhibitor is (S)-7-(2-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quin olin-4(5H)-one or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A ligature for a mouthpiece of a musical instrument that includes a puller that includes a plurality of through holes, a cord for passing through the plurality of through holes, and a bridge configured to straddle the puller and engage the mouthpiece, the bridge including a plate, an arm extending from the plate, and a mouthpiece skate extending from the arm; and a fastener for securing the puller and the bridge.

Abstract: A machine translation of a document is created via a compilation of services by mapping textual content from an image to create a plurality of mapped locations correspondent to at least one object from the image, populating each of the mapped locations with at least one character indicative of the object, each character sharing at least one similar attribute, adding to the image the populated mapped locations, and highlighting at least a portion of the textual content in accordance with the populated at least one character. A compilation of services is provided for identifying, extracting, and assessing electronic images by using a layered approach that reduces time and improves reviewing of medical records and other kinds of documentation.