Abstract: In an example embodiment, tensor train decompositions are used to create large, personalized layers that are efficient for segment modeling. More particularly, rather than performing learning on an input matrix of training data that contains all segments, and then crossing this matrix with a vector for a particular segment, the matrix is mapped to an N-dimensional tensor, where each of the dimensions corresponds to one of the properties used to compose the segment, which can then be approximated by tensor train decomposition to enable efficient training and scoring.

Abstract: Cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations comprising specific amino acid combinations are described herein. Such formulations strengthen and enhance skin epithelial cell barrier function, thereby reducing moisture loss from the skin and restoring skin's structural integrity, epithelial differentiation, intercellular adhesion, and intracellular signaling and/or promoting maintenance of these features. Additional formulations described here comprise a therapeutically effective amount of free amino acids and a therapeutically effective amount of a plant extract for skin barrier repair. Methods for administering these formulations for cosmetic and/or therapeutic purposes and uses thereof for same are also described herein, including the use thereof in the preparation of medicaments.

Abstract: An anchoring system (11) including a suture anchor (10) and an implant delivery device (22) is disclosed. The suture anchor (10) includes an anchor body (12) and a distal member (14) that is rotatable relative to the anchor body (12) about a longitudinal suture anchor axis. The distal member (14) has an aperture (15) that traverses the distal member (14) and includes a slot (56) and an eyelet (16), the eyelet (16) being sized to permit a suture (20) to traverse the distal member (14) through the eyelet (16). The implant delivery device (22) includes a handle portion (28), a drive shaft portion (6) including a cannulated outer shaft (24), and a suture pulley shaft (8) including an inner shaft (26). The cannulated outer shaft (24) is configured to engage a proximal end of the anchor body (12) for driving the suture anchor (10) into a bore. The inner shaft (26) is slidably received in the cannulated outer shaft (24) to maintain the position and tension of the sutures (20) during insertion.

Abstract: A multi-part conduit bender handle preferably includes at least a lower tube and an upper tube. The lower tube preferably has an outer diameter, which allows a ¾ male national pipe tap (NPT) to be formed on opposing ends thereof. One end of the lower tube is threaded into a female ¾ NPT in a conduit bender head. An inner diameter of the upper tube is preferably sized to receive a ¾ EMT conduit. A modified ¾ female NPT is formed in one end of the upper tube and an opposing end is left open for insertion of the ¾ EMT conduit. The first modification difference is the inner diameter of the upper tube is preferably enlarged to about 1.00 inch on one end and the second modification difference is the depth of the modified ¾ NPT threads is preferably increased to about 0.85 inches.

Abstract: Methods and systems for acoustic treatment of tissue are provided. Acoustic energy, for example ultrasound energy, under proper functional control can penetrate deeply and be controlled precisely in tissue. Some aspects provide a method configured for removal of at least a portion of targeted tissue, such as a scar, abscess, non-cancerous tumor, or fibrous knot, in a tissue of the body.

Abstract: An aerosol coating composition contains at least one film-forming resin, trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and at least one propellant such as CO2. The aerosol coating composition is non-flammable and compatible with polyethylene terephthalate. The film-forming resin may be acrylic resins, alkyd resins or mixtures thereof. A glycol ether solvent may be present. The coating composition may have low toxicity, be non-ozone depleting, have low or no VOC, be low in maximum incremental reactivity and/or be low in global warming potential. A method of coating a substrate with the aerosol coating composition comprises providing at least one film-forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic resins, alkyd resins, and mixtures thereof and trans-1-chloro-trifluoropropene in a container comprising polyethylene terephthalate, which is charged with a propellant comprising carbon dioxide. The aerosol coating composition is non-flammable. The composition is applied to a substrate and allowed to dry.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a soil condition includes a shank configured to engage with a drawbar, an array of movable pads carried by the shank, and a plurality of sensors. Each of the movable pads are spaced at different distances from a point at which the shank is configured to engage the drawbar. Each sensor is coupled to at least one movable pad of the array of movable pads and configured to measure deflection of the at least one movable pad relative to the shank as the shank is dragged through soil by the drawbar. A method of measuring a property of soil includes dragging the shank through soil and measuring deflection of the movable pads relative to the shank as the shank is dragged through soil.

Abstract: A test and measurement instrument including a voltage source configured to output a source voltage, a current sensor, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to determine an estimation of a load of an unknown connected device under test based on the source voltage, the current sensor, and a voltage of the connected device under test without any prior knowledge of the connected device under test.

Abstract: Methods and systems for low-force, low-temperature thermocompression bonding. The present application teaches new methods and structures for three-dimensional integrated circuits, in which cold thermocompression bonding is used to provide reliable bonding. To achieve this, reduction and passivation steps are preferably both used to reduce native oxide on the contact metals and to prevent reformation of native oxide, preferably using atmospheric plasma treatments. Preferably the physical compression height of the elements is set to be only enough to reliably achieve at least some compression of each bonding element pair, compensating for any lack of flatness. Preferably the thermocompression bonding is performed well below the melting point. This not only avoids the deformation of lower levels which is induced by reflow techniques, but also provides a steep relation of force versus z-axis travel, so that a drastically-increasing resistance to compression helps to regulate the degree of thermocompression.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a camshaft operably adjusted by a phaser. Another aspect includes an internal combustion engine having an actuation system for an air valve. A further aspect provides a camshaft-in-camshaft system with a cam phaser located adjacent opposite ends. In another aspect, an internal combustion engine apparatus includes multiple nested camshafts with one of the camshafts having a cam configured to actuate an air intake valve associated with a turbulent jet ignition prechamber, and another of the camshafts having a cam configured to actuate an air valve of a main piston combustion chamber, the nested camshafts being independently rotatable by separate electromagnetic actuators.

Abstract: Quick attach anchor systems and methods are provided. A system may include an anchor and a faceplate coupled to the anchor. The anchor may include a base, a plate extending from the base to define a slot between the plate and the base, and a cam rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locked position may be configured to clamp a structure within the slot to secure the device to the structure. The unlocked position may be configured to unclamp the structure within the slot. Additional systems and associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: An improved savings education and management system includes a base unit including a processor, non-transitory computer-readable memory, a display, and buttons, wherein the base unit includes a housing which presents an appearance of an egg. A mobile unit includes a processor, non-transitory computer-readable memory, and a display. A computer server includes a processor and non-transitory computer-readable server memory storing a database including a user account, the user account having financial accounts and corresponding to the base unit and the mobile unit. The base unit includes instructions stored in the memory that present on the display information related to the user account which corresponds to the one of the buttons. The mobile unit includes mobile instructions stored in the memory that transmit an instruction to the computer server to debit one of the financial accounts.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying enhancement suggestions for a document and displaying the identified suggestions in a user-friendly manner may include examining the document to identify an enhancement fora portion of content in the document, enabling display of a first user interface element for previewing the identified enhancement as applied to the content, receiving a request to select the identified enhancement, and upon receiving the request enabling display of a second user interface element for accepting the identified enhancement. The first user interface element may provide a preview of the document post enhancement.

Abstract: Improved separator film compositions, methods and systems for use in producing thermoformed dental appliances are disclosed.

Abstract: Implementations utilize deep reinforcement learning to train a policy neural network that parameterizes a policy for determining a robotic action based on a current state. Some of those implementations collect experience data from multiple robots that operate simultaneously. Each robot generates instances of experience data during iterative performance of episodes that are each explorations of performing a task, and that are each guided based on the policy network and the current policy parameters for the policy network during the episode. The collected experience data is generated during the episodes and is used to train the policy network by iteratively updating policy parameters of the policy network based on a batch of collected experience data. Further, prior to performance of each of a plurality of episodes performed by the robots, the current updated policy parameters can be provided (or retrieved) for utilization in performance of the episode.

Abstract: An improved method and device are provided for treating wounds. The device generally comprises a wound chamber and/or deployment system. The provided assembly substantially improves wound treatment.

Abstract: A photoresist stripping composition comprising an organic amine and a method is provided. The photoresist stripping composition comprising an organic amine having the following formula (1).