Abstract: A magnetoresistance assembly can include a substrate and a first GMR element disposed over the substrate, the first GMR element having a bottom surface and top surface. The magnetoresistance assembly can further include a first TMR element disposed over the substrate, the first TMR element having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein a line perpendicular to and intersecting the top or bottom surface of the first TMR element intersects the first GMR element. The first GMR element and the first TMR element are in electrical communication.

Abstract: Compositions comprising crosslinked polysaccharides, particularly levan and/or dextran, may provide advantageous benefits when admixed with concrete blends. Suitable compositions may comprise a biologically sourced surfactant, and a crosslinked polysaccharide, in which the crosslinked polysaccharide comprises at least one crosslinking group bonded via ether linkages to a first polysaccharide chain and a second polysaccharide chain. Concrete blends may comprise such compositions, a cement and water. Methods for forming and/or using the concrete blends may comprise allowing the concrete blends to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and a method for identifying sediment in an interior cavity of a hollow cylindrical body. The system may include one or more acoustic sensor coupled to the hollow cylindrical body configured to receive sound waves generated by an object travelling through the hollow cylindrical body and generate acoustic measurements; and one or more processor configured to: receive the acoustic measurements from the one or more acoustic sensor; compare the acoustic measurements with one or more prestored acoustic measurement associated with a type of sediment in the hollow cylindrical body; identify the sediment based on the comparison, and send the identification to a user device.

Abstract: A cartridge includes an air flow passageway defining a first airflow direction, a heating element having a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first airflow direction, and a jacket at least partially surrounding the heating element along the longitudinal axis of the heating element and defining a second airflow direction perpendicular to the first airflow direction.

Abstract: Embodiments are described for treating a fluid, e.g., a biological fluid. The embodiments may include systems, apparatuses, and methods. Embodiments may provide for a flow cell, with a plurality of manipulation elements, through which a fluid is flowed. The fluid may be treated (e.g., exposed to energy) as it moves through the flow cell. In embodiments, the flow cell may be used to inactivate pathogens in the fluid.

Abstract: A boring apparatus for coupling to a drill rod and drilling a borehole includes a boring tool head configured to couple to the drill rod and receive drilling fluid. The boring tool head has an exterior surface with a hole and defines an internal cavity. The hole is configured to receive ground spoils such that the ground spoils are conveyed into the internal cavity, and the drilling fluid dispenses into the cavity such that the drilling fluid mixes with the ground spoils to form a drilling slurry. A housing is coupled to the boring tool head and has a chamber in fluid communication with the cavity. A pump in the chamber is configured to pump the drilling slurry out of the cavity and the chamber.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a sensor cartridge element include a sensor module, an electrode arrangement installed on the sensor module, and a delivery arrangement securely coupled to the sensor module. The sensor module includes an analysis cell and a skin piercing member. The electrode arrangement generates an electrical signal when exposed to a fluid sample collected in the analysis cell. The delivery arrangement includes a drug reservoir, a piston chamber, and a valve arrangement providing selective fluid communication between the drug reservoir and the piston chamber. Metering electronics and an actuator can manage collection of fluid samples and/or dispensing of drug doses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit and method for whitening teeth and promoting better oral hygiene. A kit for one-step teeth whitening is disclosed in which concentrated hydrogen peroxide is delivered into the oral cavity by aerosol spray, without burning, discomfort or damage to the soft tissues of the mouth. Protocols are also disclosed in which an effervescent powder formulation is included as a post-treatment following the aerosol spray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-free soft chew formulation for oral delivery of at least one active ingredient to an animal, and a starch-free soft chew containing the formulation and at least one active ingredient. The starch-free soft chew includes one or more active ingredients and excipients, such as a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, a humectant, a preservative, an antioxidant, and a lubricant, but no added water. In addition, the invention relates to a composition of starch-free, non-water excipients for use in the final dosage form of a soft chew for oral administration of at least one active ingredient to an animal. Also provided are processes for making the starch-free soft chew formulation and the starch-free soft chew.

Abstract: A dry formulation may include one or more active agents including one or more anti-infective agents such as an anti-bacterial agent, anti-fungal agent, or other anti-active agent. The dry formulation may be prepared for administration by mixing the dry formulation with a diluent. In one example, the diluent is a hydrocortisone and acetic acid solution or a sodium chloride solution. The combined preparation may be administered to the ear or skin to treat or prevent an infection.

Abstract: A method for controlling a synchronization object of a computer processing system that includes executing a plurality of processing threads, each of the processing threads having a priority level within the computer processing system. At least one of the plurality of threads requests a lock to the synchronization object. The priority of lower priority processing threads that have a lock to the synchronization object or are waiting in a waiting queue for the synchronization object are promoted. The lower priority threads having a priority lower than the lock requesting thread are promoted to a priority level that is at least as high as that of the lock requesting thread. Upon a release of the lock by a promoted processing thread, returning the promoted processing thread to the original priority level from which the processing thread was promoted.

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a deformable surface that covers a body in at least a first and second direction. The first direction is orthogonal to the second direction. The deformable surface includes a bottom side that faces the body and a top side that is opposite the bottom side. The fluid control system also includes at least one deformer between the deformable surface and the body. The at least one deformer is configured to modify a boundary layer of a fluid that is flowing over the deformable surface by selectively deforming the top side of the surface.

Abstract: A method for determining playback behavior of a media item including a video component and an audio component includes determining a current event that causes a playing of the video component of the media item on a screen of a user device to be suspended. The method further includes predicting user playback preferences for the media item using a behavioral model trained on previous events corresponding to the current event, and determining, based on the predicted user playback preferences, whether to continue playing the audio component of the media item.

Abstract: An endovascular shunt implantation system includes a guide member configured for being deployed in an inferior petrosal sinus, and a delivery catheter movably coupled to the guide member, wherein a distal end of the delivery catheter includes a tissue penetrating element. A guard is disposed over the tissue penetrating element, the guard having an open distal end portion including an inner surface feature configured to deflect the tissue penetrating element away from the guide member when the tissue penetrating element is translated distally relative to the guard. A shunt delivery shuttle is positioned within, and is movable relative to, the delivery catheter, the shunt delivery shuttle having a distal portion configured to collapse around an elongate shunt body to thereby transport the shunt body through the delivery catheter, wherein the distal portion self-expands to release the shunt body when the distal shuttle portion is advanced out of the delivery catheter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable neuromodulation devices and methods of fabrication, and in particular to a thin-film electrode assemblies and methods of fabricating the thin-film electrode assembly to include a soft overmold. Particularly, aspects of the present invention are directed to a thin-film electrode assembly that includes an overmold and a supporting structure formed within a portion of the overmold. The overmold includes a first polymer and the supporting structure includes a second polymer, different from the first polymer. The thin-film electrode assembly also includes a wire formed within a portion of the supporting structure, and an electrode formed on a top surface of the supporting structure and in electrical contact with the wire.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes disclosure of devices, shunts, systems, and pump systems, as shown and/or described herein. The present disclosure includes disclosure of methods to treat conditions relating to excess bodily fluids and removal of the same, as referenced herein. A device or shunt can comprise a tube or catheter configured to facilitate drainage of fluid from within the abdomen into a portion of the excretory system. A device or shunt can include a cage/mesh at an external opening and can include a filter or membrane/barrier.

Abstract: Presented herein is an interactive platform for judging an activity by a participant in an event. The platform includes a client application program downloadable to a mobile device. The program may include a database storing a mobile device identifier (ID), a user ID, user information, and location data of the device. The application may further be configured to display one or more events of the activity as well as an input for receiving a score of the activity from the user. The platform may additionally include a server system connected with the client application programs via a communication network. The server system may be configured for receiving the mobile device ID, the user ID, the user information, and the location data for the client program, and may further be configured to receive the scores from the users, and to adjust the scores according to determined bias of the associated user.

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a computing apparatus, including: a processor and a memory; a network interface to communicatively couple to a backup client; a storage to receive backup data from the client, including a plurality of versions and an associated reputation for each version, the associated reputation to indicate a probability that the version is valid; and instructions encoded within the memory to instruct the processor to: receive from the backup client a request to store a new version of the backup data; determine that the client has exceeded a backup threshold; identify a backup version having a lowest reputation for validity; and expunge the backup version having the lowest reputation for validity.

Abstract: A method includes generating an initial entigen group for a query from existing entigens in a knowledge database and determining whether the initial entigen group provides a reliable response to the query. When the initial entigen group does not provide a reliable response to the query, the method further includes determining a desired entigen to add to the initial entigen group to produce an updated entigen group that leads to the reliable response to the query and creating the desired entigen based on obtained targeted data. The method further includes adding the desired entigen to the initial entigen group to produce the updated entigen group and determining whether the updated entigen group provides the reliable response to the query. When the updated entigen group provides the reliable response to the query, the method further includes outputting the reliable response.

Abstract: A consent receipt management system may, for example, be configured to track data on behalf of an entity that collects and/or processes persona data related to: (1) who consented to the processing or collection of personal data; (2) when the consent was given (e.g., a date and time); (3) what information was provided to the consenter at the time of consent (e.g., a privacy policy, what personal data would be collected following the provision of the consent, for what purpose that personal data would be collected, etc.); (4) how consent was received (e.g., one or more copies of a data capture form, webform, etc. via which consent was provided by the consenter); (5) when consent was withdrawn (e.g., a date and time of consent withdrawal if the consenter withdraws consent); and/or (6) any other suitable data related to receipt or withdrawal of consent.