Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method of protecting a surface of an e-vaping device portion from corrosion, the method including preparing a coating mixture configured to protect the surface from corrosion, and coating the surface with a protective coating based on the coating mixture, wherein the coating is performed via one of electrodeposition, dipping, spraying, and vapor deposition, and the coating mixture includes at least one of a silane and a resin.

Abstract: Exercise grip and methods of forming exercise grips are disclosed. In one aspect, an exercise grip includes a wrist strap and a protective portion. The protective portion has a palm end and a finger end. The palm end is located closer to the wrist strap than the finger end. The finger end is formed offset from a centerline axis of the palm end of the protective portion.

Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.

Abstract: A method for producing a carbon nanomaterial (CNM) product includes: heating an electrolyte media to obtain a molten electrolyte media; positioning the molten electrolyte media between a high-nickel content anode and a cathode of an electrolytic cell; introducing a source of carbon into the electrolytic cell; applying an electric current to the cathode and the anode in the electrolytic cell; and collecting the CNM product from the cathode, in which the CNM product comprises a minimal relative-amount of at least 70 wt %, as compared to a total weight of the CNM product, of hollow nano-onion product, in which the high-nickel content anode is made of pure nickel or an alloy that comprises greater than 50 wt % nickel.

Abstract: In example implementations, an end cap for a panel of a vertically stacking panel door is provided. The end cap includes a body to be coupled to an end of a panel of a vertically stacking panel door, a first track wheel coupled to the body, a second track wheel coupled to the body, and a vertical stability roller coupled to the body, wherein the first track wheel, the second track wheel, and the vertical stability roller are arranged along a vertical line, wherein the first track wheel is located vertically above the second track wheel and the vertical stability roller is located between the first track wheel and the second track wheel.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and an apparatus including processing circuitry configured to receive workflow information of a workflow. The processing circuitry generates, based on the workflow information, the workflow to process input data. The workflow includes a first processing task, a second processing task, and a first buffering task. The first processing task is caused to enter a running state where a subset of the input data is processed and output to the first buffering task as first processed subset data. The first processing task is caused to transition to a paused state based on an amount of the first processed subset data in the first buffering task being equal to a first threshold. State information of the first processing task is stored in the paused state. Subsequently, the second processing task is caused to enter a running state where the first processed subset data is processed.

Abstract: A convertible pillow includes a bedding pillow body and a transforming envelope. The bedding pillow body, having a first portion and a second portion, includes a pillow filler and a pillowcase containing the pillow filler therein to form a bedding pillow and having a skin contacting surface on one side and a covering surface on another side. The transforming envelope, which is integrally provided on the covering surface of the pillowcase and has an envelope opening and an envelope cavity, is shaped and sized to envelope at least a portion of the first portion and the second portion of the bedding pillow body in the envelope cavity via the envelope opening after the first portion and the second portion of the bedding pillow body are folded up on the skin contacting surface of the pillowcase to form a cushion body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting of dark colored and/or black-colored plastic materials utilizing a vision system or one or more sensor systems implemented with one or more medium wavelength infrared cameras whereby the captured image data is process within a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which may then be sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification.

Abstract: A wireless device may be configured to perform a method. The method may include receiving, by the wireless device, configuration parameters indicating duration values for skipping physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring on a bandwidth part (BWP). The duration values can be from first values in response to the BWP having a first subcarrier spacing (SCS) and second values in response to the BWP having a second SCS, wherein each value of the second values is equal to multiplication of a respective value, of the first values, and a same granularity value. The method may further include receiving a downlink control information (DCI) indicating skipping PDCCH monitoring on the BWP for a time duration based on a duration value of the duration values. The method may additionally include skipping monitoring the PDCCH on the BWP for the time duration based on the DCI.

Abstract: An adjustable firearm balance weight system comprising: a balance weight configured to secure to a part of a firearm in at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm; and a lock system configured to hold the balance weight in each of the at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm, wherein the lock system is configured to be operated, preferably by hand and without tools, to allow the balance weight to move between the at least two alternative positions.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, that identify and issue search queries expected to be issued in the future. A set of search queries that have been issued by multiple user devices can be obtained. For each query instance, contextual data can be obtained. A first query and its contextual data can be input to a model that outputs the query's likelihood of being issued in the future. The model can be trained using contextual data for training queries and a corresponding labels for the training queries. The learning model outputs the first query's likelihood of being issued in future, and this query is stored as a repeatable query if the likelihood satisfying a repeatability threshold. Subsequently, a stored repeatable query is issued upon a selection of a user selectable interface component and the search engine provides search results for the query.

Abstract: Dynamic-link verification process between a mobile phone and a controlled resource. The process begins with engagement by a mobile phone with an initiator that is linked with a specific verification event that triggers a text message to auto-populate on the mobile phone. The mobile phone sends the auto-populated message to initiate the verification of the user for access to a resource controlled by a third party. Approval or denial of access to a controlled resource is sent to the mobile device and the third party.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for automatically capturing images. A device may execute an application on the device. In response to receiving a request for capturing an image of a document, the application may control the operation of the camera to contemporaneously and continuously capture image frames of an area within the field of view of a camera of the device. The field of view may include an object and in turn may be included in the captured image frames. The application may determine whether the aspect ratio and real-world size of the object in the captured image frames corresponds with a specified threshold size and aspect ratio which corresponds with a given document type. In response to determining the object corresponds to the given document type, the camera may automatically extract an image of the object.

Abstract: A compression collar is manufactured for use in reinforcing an interference fit between an end of a pipe and a fitting. A precursor form is injection molded using a cold-expansion material. The precursor form has a tubular body with an initially closed axial end and a bore that is initially blind formed in the other axial end. Material is removed from the initially closed axial end of the tubular body of the precursor form to form an opening in the initially closed axial end that connects to the bore thereby forming the compression collar. The opening has an inner periphery with a profile in axial cross section that is different than any profile in axial cross section of an inner periphery of the bore. The collar formed may lack knitlines and may include tabs formed during the removal step which help to position the collar on a pipe.

Abstract: Provided are methods for post drop-off passenger assistance, which can include obtaining location data indicative of an environment where an autonomous vehicle is operating, determining a completion parameter indicative of a completion of a ride of the autonomous vehicle, determining, an assistance parameter indicative of an assistance of the autonomous vehicle to a passenger of the autonomous vehicle to be provided after the completion of the ride, and controlling an operation of the autonomous vehicle for assisting the passenger. Some methods described also include obtaining sensor data and controlling operation of the autonomous vehicle based on the sensor data. Systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a human knee joint which includes a femur bone, a tibia bone, a patella bone, a patellar tendon, and ligaments, wherein the ligaments and patellar tendon are under anatomical tension to connect the femur and tibia together, creating a load-bearing articulating joint, the method including: inserting into the knee joint a gap balancer that includes a tibial interface surface, an opposed femoral interface surface, and at least one force sensor, the method including: providing an electronic receiving device; moving the knee joint through at least a portion of its range of motion; while moving the knee joint, using the electronic receiving device to collect data from the at least one force sensor; processing the collected data to produce a digital geometric model of at least a portion of the knee joint; and storing the digital geometric model for further use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating a dog for canine diseases comprising administering to the dog therapeutically effective amounts of a vaccine, wherein the vaccine comprises viral antigens, a bacterin, or both, and wherein the vaccine is administered subcutaneously or orally according to the schedules provided herein.

Abstract: A game system operates by: receiving character attribute selection data to be associated with a game character, wherein the character attribute selection data indicates a subset of a set of character attributes of a character attribute database; generating, based on the character attribute selection data, display data associated with the game character; facilitating, based on the display data associated with the game character, generation of a player token NFT associated with the game character; and preventing use of the subset of character attributes of the character attribute database in generating other game characters.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an evaporative emission fuel (EVAP) system. In one example, a system for the EVAP system includes a delta pressure sensor arranged between a first purge line coupled to a first canister and a second purge line coupled to a second canister arranged in parallel with the first canister.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a battery cover is provided. The valve assembly may advantageously allow for testing prior to installation on a battery cover. A battery is also provided.