Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating a brine solution using a canister for recharging zirconium phosphate in a reusable sorbent module. The canister can include salt and have an inlet and an outlet. The inlet can extend upwardly into an interior of the canister above solid sodium chloride and sodium acetate. Water can be added to dissolve the salts in the canister and the resulting solution can be collected as a brine solution for use in recharging the zirconium phosphate.

Abstract: A scanning laser apparatus for alternately processing two workstations includes a 2D laser beam scanner and a roof reflector. The roof reflector has two reflective surfaces located on the left and right sides, respectively, of the roof “ridge”. The laser beam scanner directs the laser beam to either one of the left and right reflective surfaces of the roof reflector. When the laser beam scanner directs the laser beam to the left (or right) reflective surface, the left (or right) reflective surface reflects the laser beam toward a workstation on the left (or right) side of the roof ridge. The roof reflector divides the field of view of the laser beam scanner between the workstations. While a workpiece is being removed from or mounted in the left workstation, another workpiece may undergo scanning laser processing in the right workstation, and vice versa, thereby facilitating high throughput.

Abstract: A tool cart has a compartment in the middle to store tool kits or other equipment. The tool cart contains a retractable dolly and a pair of straps to allow a user to carry it on their back. The side surfaces of the tool cart also contain compartments to store more tools or other equipment. The tool cart also has an extra carry-on tray to store more tools.

Abstract: A transmission system for a vehicle includes a first helical pinion gear having a helix angle coupled to a first shaft and configured to receive an input torque. The transmission system includes a second helical pinion gear having a first helix angle coupled to a second shaft and configured to receive the input torque. The second shaft is disposed within the first shaft and rotatable within the first shaft. The transmission system includes a differential assembly having a third helical gear having the first helix angle coupled to the first helical pinion gear, and a fourth helical gear having the helix angle coupled to the second helical pinion gear. The third helical gear and the fourth helical gear are coupled to a differential gear set to drive a first output shaft and a second output shaft associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, crystalline free forms, crystalline salt forms, and pharmaceutical compositions of Compound 1. Also provided are methods of preparing and methods of using the same, e.g., for inhibiting a kinase and/or for treating various diseases or disorders, such as autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A door system includes a doorframe having opposing vertical jambs, a door pivotably coupled to the doorframe, a threshold extending between the opposing vertical jambs and providing an upper surface that defines a valley, and a dam removably mountable to the threshold at the valley. A valley seal interposes the dam and the threshold at the valley when the dam is mounted to the threshold and thereby generates a sealed interface between the dam and the threshold.

Abstract: A fluid connector is provided. The fluid connector can include a first connector having a first passageway and a second passageway; and a second connector having a third passageway and a fourth passageway. The first connector can be attracted to the second connector through a magnetic force, thereby forming the fluid connector. Moreover, when the first connector abuts the second connector, the first passageway together with the third passageway can form a first fluid path, and the second passageway together with the fourth passageway can form a second fluid path that is different from the first fluid path.

Abstract: A method includes processing, using a speech recognizer, a first portion of audio data to generate a first lattice, and generating a first partial transcription for an utterance based on the first lattice. The method includes processing, using the recognizer, a second portion of the data to generate, based on the first lattice, a second lattice representing a plurality of partial speech recognition hypotheses for the utterance and a plurality of corresponding speech recognition scores. For each particular partial speech recognition hypothesis, the method includes generating a corresponding re-ranked score based on the corresponding speech recognition score and whether the particular partial speech recognition hypothesis shares a prefix with the first partial transcription.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing lung cancer in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of lung cancer and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein.

Abstract: A method includes sending a data selection parameter to a client computing device, wherein the client computing device stores a distributed instance of a machine learning model, and the machine learning model includes at least a first subset of parameters and a second subset of parameters. In response to a determination that a transmission criterion is satisfied, the client computing device is caused to report the first subset of parameters based on the data selection parameter. The method further comprises obtaining the parameters of the first subset of parameters of the distributed instance from the client computing device and updating the federated learning model based on the first subset of parameters of the distributed instance from the client computing device.

Abstract: According to examples, a system may use gaze direction information to perform tone mapping or chromatic adaptation for virtual reality (VR) environments. The system may include a processor and a memory storing instructions. When the processor executes the instructions, the system may determine a user focus location within a physical environment. An image corresponding to the physical environment may be received. The system may determine a visual property of the physical environment corresponding to the user focus location. The system may modify a color mapping of a region of the image based on the determined visual property to generate an output image.

Abstract: A substrate includes a ceramic tile and a three-dimensional (3D) conductive structure. The 3D conductive structure includes a planar base layer having a bottom surface bonded to a top surface of the ceramic tile, and a block disposed above the planar base layer. The block is monolithically integrated with the planar base layer. A top surface of the block is configured as a die attach pad. The planar base layer has a base vertical thickness from the top surface of the ceramic tile to a top surface of the planar base layer. The block and the planar base layer have a combined vertical thickness from the top surface of the ceramic tile to a top surface of the block that is greater than the base vertical thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrode assembly for use in an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions. The electrode assembly includes a current collector, an electroactive material layer disposed parallel with the current collector, and a protective coating disposed between the current collector and the electroactive material layer. The electroactive material layer is defined by a plurality of electroactive material particles. At least a portion of the electroactive material particles of the plurality of electroactive material particles includes a protective particle coating. The protective particle coating is a carbon coating that includes a first carbonaceous material. The protective coating is a carbon layer that includes a second carbonaceous material.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the modification of atmosphere in the packaging of perishable items, such as food items, for increased longevity. Embodiments include apparatus and methods which provide a customizable mix of gasses dependent upon the food being stored, and process for the monitoring of estimated pressurized gas canisters remaining within a vessel providing pressurized gasses.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as RIPK1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for RIPK1-related diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making styrene butadiene rubber latex compositions with high solids content. In an embodiment, the method includes mixing a seed, a styrene, an initiator, a base, one or more surfactants, and a solvent; adding a first portion of 1,3-butadiene to make a first reaction mixture; heating the first reaction mixture to make a first styrene butadiene rubber latex, where the first styrene butadiene rubber latex has an average Zeta potential from about ?49.3 mV to about ?78 mV; mixing the first styrene butadiene rubber latex, a styrene, a base, an initiator, one or more surfactants, and a solvent; adding a second portion of 1,3-butadiene to make a second reaction mixture; and heating the second reaction mixture to make a second styrene butadiene rubber latex, where the second styrene butadiene rubber latex has an average Zeta potential from about ?41 mV to about ?64 mV.

Abstract: A monitoring device and system located in a hole in a base of a ground engaging product for monitoring a characteristic of the ground engaging product. The characteristic can pertain to presence, part ID, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging product secured to the earth working equipment. The monitoring system may detect the presence and/or absence of one or more of the components of the ground engaging product.

Abstract: Pool equipment for swimming pools and spas may include pumps, heaters, filters, pool lights, sensors, automatic pool cleaners, and/or other pieces of equipment. Such pool equipment may include a near-field communication chip, and near-field communication may be used to send information to the pool equipment (including energizing the pool equipment) and/or to receive information from the pool equipment.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a system for visually displaying information related to a fluid level in an above-ground storage tank, which may be enhanced to visually indicate the performance of selected tank sub-system(s). The system includes the above-ground storage tank adapted to store fluid, having a first sensor located in the tank. The sensor is in communication with a fluid indicator that provides a visual indication of a tank-level via a plurality of lights arranged proximate to an exterior surface of the above-ground storage tank. The plurality of lights are arranged so that when a first proportion of a light is electrified and illuminate, the illumination visually indicates a first detected fluid level.

Abstract: Provided herein are examples of a remote control device that provides a retrofit solution for an existing switched control system. The remote control device may comprise a control circuit, a rotatable portion, a magnetic ring coupled to the rotatable portion, and first and second Hall-effect sensor circuits configured to generate respective first and second sensor control signals in response to magnetic fields generated by the magnetic elements. The control circuit may operate in a normal mode when the rotatable portion is being rotated, and in a reduced-power mode when the rotatable portion is not being rotated. The control circuit may disable the second Hall-effect sensor circuit in the reduced-power mode. The control circuit may detect movement of the rotatable portion in response to the first sensor control signal in the reduced-power mode and enable the second Hall-effect sensor circuit in response to detecting movement of the rotatable portion.