Abstract: Dental treatments and methods, including treating gum disease, using peroxide gel and a viscous antibacterial agent including tetracycline to chemically debride and curettage a treatment area. Treatments and methods include non-surgically scaling and root plaining the treatment area with dental tools such as periodontal scalers and/or curettes during the active period of the chemical debridement. The working surfaces of dental tools can be sharpened for optimal root and tooth surfacing during treatment. Treatment can include instructions for co-therapy by or on behalf of treatment subjects between visits and for maintenance care.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an epoxy resin wave-absorbing composite material and a preparation method thereof. The method includes: heating an epoxy resin to 50° C.˜70° C., and adding carbon black, to obtain a mixture of the epoxy resin and the carbon black; heating the mixture of the epoxy resin and the carbon black to 100° C.˜120° C., adding a curing agent, and stirring and dissolving them to obtain a mixture of the epoxy resin, the carbon black, and the curing agent; and adding surface-treated hollow glass microbeads into the mixture of the epoxy resin, the carbon black, and the curing agent, and curing them to obtain the epoxy resin wave-absorbing composite material.

Abstract: A golf ball having a compressible core with an RFID tag embedded therein is described. The compressible core comprises an outer core that surrounds an inner core and the RFID tag. The outer core has a hardness that is greater than the inner core. The RFID tag is composed of a planar carrier, a planar RFID integrated circuit, and an RFID antenna. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores at least one unique identifier. The RFID antenna is electrically coupled to the planar RFID integrated circuit. The planar carrier includes a first carrier surface that is parallel to a second carrier surface, and the planar carrier receives the RFID antenna and the RFID integrated circuit on the first carrier surface to form the RFID tag. Additionally, the molded shell encapsulates the compressible core.

Abstract: A molding is made from a first flooring plank. A first groove is formed into the first flooring plank with a first flat bottom surface. A second groove is formed into the first flooring plank with a second flat bottom surface. The first flooring plank is folded at the first groove and second groove. A second flooring plank is disposed adjacent to the molding. A color and pattern of the first flooring plank and second flooring plank match.

Abstract: Dental treatments and methods, including treating gum disease, using peroxide gel and a viscous antibacterial agent including tetracycline to chemically debride and curettage a treatment area. Treatments and methods include non-surgically scaling and root plaining the treatment area with dental tools such as periodontal scalers and/or curettes during the active period of the chemical debridement. The working surfaces of dental tools can be sharpened for optimal root and tooth surfacing during treatment. Treatment can include instructions for co-therapy by or on behalf of treatment subjects between visits and for maintenance care.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a controllable wave-absorbing metamaterial including a substrate and a metamaterial unit array layer. Each conductive geometric unit includes a first hollow structure, second hollow structures, and conductive geometric structures. The second hollow structures are respectively extended from four vertices of the first hollow structure, and the conductive geometric structure is disposed between each two adjacent second hollow structures. The first end of the second hollow structure is provided with a varactor diode connected to the conductive geometric structures at both sides, the second end of the second hollow structure is provided with a fixed capacitor and a fixed resistor; the fixed capacitor is connected to the conductive geometric structure at one side, and the fixed resistor is connected to the conductive geometric structure at the other side. Therefore, active adjustment on a wave-absorption frequency band can be implemented, and power consumption is very low.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for finishing metallic and non-metallic surfaces by abrasion techniques. Described is an apparatus configured for finishing a zone on the surface of a bladed article of manufacture, wherein the apparatus comprises one or more channels having a cross-sectional profile including at least one finishing area to finish an operative zone of the article that optimizes a clearance portion of the article, wherein an angle of each finishing area of the cross-sectional profile is substantively the same as an optimal clearance angle of the article, wherein the apparatus is configured to position the operable zone of the article along the angle of the finishing area during sharpening.

Abstract: Vertical via connections to a battery are hermetically sealed to prevent environmental factors (e.g. moisture, oxygen, and nitrogen) from entering the internals of the battery through porous conductive material filling the vias resulting in reduced battery performance and battery failure.

Abstract: A battery comprises at least one battery cell on a support, the battery cell comprising (i) an electrolyte between a plurality of electrodes, and (ii) a top surface. A protective casing having a barrier layer contacts the top surface of the battery cell, the barrier layer comprising (i) an oxygen permeability or nitrogen permeability that is less than 80 cm3*mm/(m2*day), (ii) a carbon dioxide permeability that is less than 1 cm3*mm/(m2*day), and (iii) a water permeability that is less than 4 g*mm/(m2*day). A conformal coating covers the barrier layer, the conformal coating having a viscosity that is less than about 100,000 Pa-s at about 150° C. A cap is adhered to the conformal coating.

Abstract: A system for propelling an air-driven projectile from an air gun includes an air gun with an elongate bore and a source of compressed air in fluid communication with the elongate bore. A projectile is disposed within the bore of the air gun, the projectile having an outer diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the elongate bore.

Abstract: A low cost disposable utility knife includes a hollow handle having an elongated slot and an opening at each end. A blade shuttle holds a trapezoidal razor blade and is slidably mounted on tracks integrally formed within the hollow handle and slidable between each end of the handle. When the shuttle is located at either end, a cutting edge of the razor extends beyond the opening of the adjacent handle end and is accessible for useful cutting work by a user. The shuttle includes a tab that is positioned within the elongated slot and includes a portion that is accessible to the user. The user may use the accessible tab to slide the shutter and the blade within the handle between the two ends, as desired. A U-Shaped flip lock is pivotally attached to the handle between a down position, wherein the tab is physically blocked from sliding along the elongated slot, and an up position, wherein the tab is permitted to slide along the elongated slot, passing under the U-shaped flip lock.

Abstract: A ball identification error analysis system and method is described. The illustrative ball identification error analysis system includes a plurality of balls, a plurality of bays, and a plurality of targets. The plurality of bays is communicatively coupled to a tracking module. The tracking module is configured to determine a list of balls having a first probability of arriving at the target from the list of balls hit during the time period that have not been read by any one of the plurality of ball readers. The tracking module is further configured to determine a list of balls having a second probability of arriving at the target from the list of balls hit during the time period that have not been read by any one of the plurality of ball readers. The system associates the greater of the first probability and the second probability with hitting the target.

Abstract: A dual matrix tracking apparatus, system, and method are described herein. The dual matrix tracking apparatus may be implemented at a driving range to facilitate skill-based games, wagering games, and the combination thereof. The dual matrix tracking apparatus includes a first shadow sensor array, a second shadow sensor array, and a control unit. The dual matrix tracking apparatus senses a first projectile position within the first shadow sensor array and associates a first time with the first position. The dual matrix tracking apparatus further senses a second projectile position within the second shadow sensor array and associates a second time with the second position. The control unit then determines a predicted ball flight path from the first ball position, the second ball position, the first time, and the second time.

Abstract: A golf ball tracking system and method is described. The golf ball tracking system includes a golf ball and a stationary time of flight receiver. The golf ball includes a memory, a logic component, an antenna and a battery. The memory stores a unique identifier associated with the golf ball. The logic component is electrically coupled to the memory. The antenna is electrically coupled to the logic component. The battery is electrically coupled to the logic component, antenna and memory. The battery powers the transmission of the unique identifier using the antenna at one or more frequencies. The stationary time of flight (ToF) receiver configured to receive the unique identifier transmitted by the golf ball. The unique identifier communicated to the ToF receiver at a frequency that tracks the location of the golf ball along a ball path.

Abstract: A golf ball verification system and method is described. The illustrative golf ball verification system includes balls, bays and at least one target. Each of the balls includes a unique ID indicator. Additionally, each of the bays includes a ball dispenser, a first ball ID reader, a first diverter, and a first reject ball chute. The first ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The first diverter selects any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the first reject ball chute. Furthermore, each target includes a ball detector, a second ball ID reader, a second diverter, and a second reject ball chute. The second ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The second diverter selects the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the second reject ball chute.

Abstract: A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core comprises an RFID integrated circuit, and an inlay material sandwiched between a top hemisphere and a bottom hemisphere. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The inlay material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The top hemisphere of the compressible core is separated from the bottom hemisphere of the compressible core. The inlay with the RFID antenna and the RFID integrated circuit placed between the top and bottom hemispheres. The top hemisphere, the inlay and the bottom hemisphere are joined together forming a compressible core. Additionally, the molded shell encapsulates the compressible core.

Abstract: Dental and medical treatments and methods, including treating gum disease, using peroxide gel and a viscous antimicrobial including a topical antibacterial agent, a topical antiviral agent, a topical antibiotic, a topical antifungal agent, a topical antiseptic agent, or a topical anti-intermicrobial agent to chemically debride and curettage a treatment area. Treatments and methods include non-surgically scaling and root plaining the treatment area with dental tools such as periodontal scalers and/or curettes during the active period of the chemical debridement. The working surfaces of dental and medical tools can be sharpened for optimal root and tooth surfacing during treatment. Treatment can include instructions for co-therapy by or on behalf of treatment subjects between visits and for maintenance care.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a high integrity golf wagering game. The system includes a driving range with hitting bays where players hit balls at targets. Individual balls are associated with a particular player and are tracked from the tee in a hitting bay to a target. If a player hits a ball into a target, a wagering game is offered that awards prizes to a player depending on the outcome of the game. The game itself may take many different forms including a slot type game. The system and method include variants for randomization of game results or results based in whole or in part on a player's skill in hitting targets.

Abstract: A solid-state lithium battery cell comprises a support, and a plurality of electrodes on the support, the electrodes comprising a cathode and an anode. An electrolyte lying between the cathode and anode comprises an oxygen-rich electrolyte layer. In another version, a multilayer electrolyte comprises an oxygen-rich electrolyte layer and an oxygen-deficient electrolyte layer.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for finishing metallic and non-metallic surfaces by abrasion techniques. Described is an apparatus configured for finishing a zone on the surface of a bladed article of manufacture, wherein the apparatus comprises one or more channels having a cross-sectional profile including at least one finishing area to finish an operative zone of the article that optimizes a clearance portion of the article, wherein an angle of each finishing area of the cross-sectional profile is substantively the same as an optimal clearance angle of the article, wherein the apparatus is configured to position the operable zone of the article along the angle of the finishing area during sharpening.