Abstract: A method of fabricating a device, wherein the device comprises a plurality of lengths of material and at least one junction joining two or more of the lengths of material. In a masking phase, a mask is formed on an underlying layer of the device. The mask comprises a plurality of trenches exposing the underlying layer, each trench corresponding to one of the lengths of material. A respective section of two or more of the trenches either (a) narrow down, or (b) are separated by a discontinuity, at a position corresponding to the at least one junction. In a selective area growth phase, material is grown in the set of trenches to form the lengths of material on the underlying layer. The two or more lengths of material are joined at the at least one junction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a subsonic ammunition comprising: a primer insert comprises a top surface opposite a bottom surface, a substantially cylindrical coupling element extending away from the bottom surface forming, a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface, a primer flash aperture positioned in the primer recess to extend through the bottom surface, a flash aperture groove in the primer recess that extends circumferentially about the primer flash aperture, and a flange that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the top surface; a polymeric casing body comprising a generally cylindrical hollow polymer body molded over the substantially cylindrical coupling element, into the primer flash aperture and into the flash aperture groove and extending toward a mid-body coupling joint; a nose comprising a projectile aperture that extends to a neck connected to a shoulder that transitions from the projectile aperture to a nose coupler, wherein the nose coupler is conn

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology employ parametric coordinate ascent to train a quantum circuit. In certain implementations, parameters (e.g., variational parameters) are learned by coordinate ascent using closed form equations. This strategy helps ensure monotonic convergence to local maxima in parameter space at predictable convergence rates and eliminates the overhead due to hyperparameter sweeps.

Abstract: Inflatable support structures and related systems are disclosed. An example antenna system includes a mast configured to support an antenna member. The mast includes a strength member including an inner space that extends along an axis. The strength member is changeable between a first state in which the strength member is rollable along the axis and a second state in which the strength member is rigid along the axis. The mast also includes a sleeve arranged along an outer portion of the strength member. The mast also includes a bladder disposed in the inner space of the strength member and configured to receive a fluid. The first state and the second state of the strength member are based on a fluid pressure in the bladder.

Abstract: A digit protection assembly includes an outer shell that includes a moisture repellant material. A strap is operably coupled to the outer shell. The strap includes a fastener that is operably coupled to an attachment end of the strap. An inner liner is operably coupled to the outer shell and defines a pocket between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner includes an absorbent material. A medication is disposed on the inner liner. The medication comprises cannabidiol oil.

Abstract: An instrument for collecting tissue from a body cavity includes a hollow tubular body having a tubular wall. The hollow tubular body can collect material from a body cavity in a coring mode or an aspiration mode. The tubular wall defines a passage that extends from a proximal end portion of the tubular body to a distal end portion of the tubular body. A middle section of the tubular body includes an articulating section that allows the middle section to articulate relative to the proximal end portion. The distal end portion includes at least one suction port extending from an outer wall surface to an inner wall surface of the tubular wall. The suction port provides a path of fluid communication between the outer wall surface and the passage for drawing in tissue from a body cavity when the tubular body is connected to a source of negative pressure.

Abstract: A system for clearing a blockage from an esophagus of a patient can include a sheath assembly that includes a sheath configured for insertion into the esophagus and an imaging device coupled to a distal end of the sheath. The sheath can have a sufficient length to be advanced sufficiently far through the esophagus to permit the imaging device to detect the blockage. The sheath assembly can further include a positioning element that is capable of transitioning from an undeployed state to a deployed state to contact the esophagus to space the lumen from the esophagus. The system can further include a catheter assembly that includes a catheter sized to pass through the lumen of the sheath and a cutting tip for cutting a morsel from the blockage as suction is applied to the blockage via the lumen of the catheter.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes at least one processor configured to execute a host virtual machine configured to host a session with at least one client computer device. The host virtual machine includes an operating system having a multi-media framework for rendering media content. The at least one processor is further configured to execute a media application configured to access media content from a media source, process encoded media content from the media application using the multi-media framework, and execute a multi-media redirection module configured to intercept the encoded media content from being processed by a decoding module of the multi-media framework. The multi-media redirection module is configured to redirect the encoded media content to the at least one client computer device.

Abstract: A method for use in a storage system, comprising: detecting that at least one storage device in a redundant storage device array has failed, the redundant storage device array including a plurality of storage devices; storing, in a memory, a recovery cache containing recovered data blocks, the recovered data blocks containing data previously stored on the failed storage device that has been calculated as part of executing read commands before the redundant storage device array is rebuilt; receiving an I/O command that is associated with the redundant storage device array, the I/O command including one of a read command or a write command; and executing the I/O command by using the recovery cache, wherein the redundant storage device array includes a plurality of storage regions, wherein any of the storage regions includes a respective portion of each of the plurality of storage devices.

Abstract: Dendritic cells containing tumor lysate loaded particles are prepared. The dendritic cells present tumor antigens to elicit the Major Histocompatibility Complex class I pathway and can be used as a vaccine to treat cancer, including ocular melanoma.

Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature altering element within a seating assembly of a vehicle comprising: presenting a vehicle including a seating assembly including a temperature altering element, a controller in communication with the temperature altering element, the controller including a Pre-established Predictive Activation Model setting forth rules governing the activation of the temperature altering element as a function of data relating to Certain Identifiable Conditions, and a user interface configured to allow the temperature altering element to be manually activated or deactivated; occupying the seating assembly with a first occupant; collecting data relating to the Certain Identifiable Conditions while the first occupant is occupying the seating assembly; determining, by comparing the collected data to the rules of the Pre-established Predictive Activation Model, whether the collected data satisfies the rules of the Pre-established Predictive Activation Model so as to activate the temperature alt

Abstract: A hydraulic energy management system for hydrostatic transmission for a work vehicle includes a pump carried by an engine and at least a hydraulic motor. The pump and the motor are configured to operate with a fluid in pressure passing through themselves. The hydraulic energy management system also includes a first and a second accumulator configured to store fluid in pressure, and a hydraulic connection module fluidly connecting together the pump, the motor and the first and second accumulators. The hydraulic connection module includes at least seven ON-OFF valves and a peculiar layout configured to allow a versatile control of the transmission.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a first part, a second part with a second foam part, and a barrier with a permeable portion and a non-permeable portion. The vehicle seating assembly also includes an air passageway extending through the first part, the second foam part, and the permeable portion of the barrier and an air mover fluidly coupled to the air passageway for moving air through the air passageway.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a particulate product. The particulate product comprises coarse particles of a nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) rheology modifier. The NSAT rheology modifier is selected from the group consisting of hydrophobically-modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR), hydrophobically-modified polyacetal-polyether (HMPAPE), and combinations thereof. The particulate product is incorporated into a waterborne paint formula.

Abstract: A television mounting bracket for hanging a television on a wall that include a first body that is designed to be connected to the wall and a second body that is designed to be connected to the television. The first body has a vertical c-profile channel that has a top opening and a vertical slot. The bottom part of the c-profile channel is narrower than the rest of it. The first body has a horizontal springy pin that is connected to its back part with a spring and protrudes from it into the c-profile channel in a way that enable the springy pin to move backward and forward. The second body has a horizontal pin with a locking piece that includes a vertical channel. The locking piece corresponds with the vertical slot and the vertical channel corresponds with the horizontal springy pin.

Abstract: According to certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method may be used for providing a vehicle recommendation based on user gestures. The method may include displaying at least one image of a vehicle to a user and receiving at least one gesture from the user performed on the at least one image of the vehicle. Additionally, the method may include assigning a value to the at least one gesture from the user and determining a feature of the vehicle based on the at least one gesture from the user. Additionally, the method may include receiving gesture information related to the at least one gesture and determining a vehicle preference of the user based on the value, the feature of the vehicle, and the gesture information. Additionally, the method may include identifying at least one available vehicle based on the vehicle preference of the user and displaying the at least one available vehicle to the user.

Abstract: A method for managing financial investment funds with two or more investors where investors nominate an investment for a vote by a plurality of the investors who decide if the investors of the fund will request that the fund avoids the investment. The fund manager can take the investor vote account into consideration when rebalancing the fund, but the manager is not bound by the vote.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical product which includes a liquid formulation comprising levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The formulation of the present invention includes a cyclodextrin and water and has a pH of about 9.0 to about 11.5. The liquid formulation according to the invention is stable and ready-to-use.

Abstract: An assist step assembly includes a linkage assembly including a first linkage member and a second linkage member, an assist step coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first assist step position to a second assist step position, an aerodynamic member coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first aerodynamic member position to a second aerodynamic member position, a movement mechanism coupled to the aerodynamic member and configured move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position, and a controller in electronic communication with the movement mechanism, the controller configured to determine an operating condition, determine a position of the assist step based on the operating condition, and generate one or more control signals to move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a processor that may be caused to receive an authentication request to authenticate a user. The authentication request may include a one-time username associated with an identity of the user and a secret credential of the user. The processor may further identify, in a user registry, a unique user identifier based on the one-time username, and authenticate the user based on the unique user identifier and the secret credential. The apparatus may update the user registry to prevent the one-time username from being used again to identify the user for authentication.