Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that Is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16), The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and systems for targeted and controlled delivery of a therapeutic agent to a treatment site of an eye. Particularly, aspects are directed to a therapeutic agent delivery device that includes a polymeric substrate having a release region, a delivery region, and a receiving region; one or more reservoirs formed within the release region; a therapeutic agent disposed within the one or more reservoirs; an active, passive, or combination thereof controlled release mechanism for release of the therapeutic agent from the one or more reservoirs into the delivery region; and a circuit formed on the polymeric substrate, the circuit having a current source, a first iontophoresis electrode located within the delivery region for transport of the therapeutic agent from the delivery region into a target tissue via electromigration, and a second iontophoresis electrode located within the receiving region for maintaining electroneutrality within the tissue.

Abstract: An adjustable carriage assembly is configured to be mounted on a frame member of a weight rack and includes a locking structure for locking the carriage assembly in place on the frame member. The carriage assembly may include a moveable carriage with a plurality of rollers that engage the frame member, as well as one or more handles for gripping to adjust the position of the carriage assembly and a connection structure for connection of an implement or accessory. Various implements and accessories can be connected to or used in connection with the carriage assembly, including various weightlifting implements and accessories that are pivotably connected to the carriage assembly.

Abstract: A wristband and label form. The form comprises a first portion having a plurality of releasable labels die cut therein and a second portion having a wristband formed of a single ply. The wristband is releasably secured to the second portion and has a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has a printable area comprising printable coating. The printable area is accessible through the void and is configured to receive indicia from a printer through the void while the wristband is releasably secured to the second portion. Upon removal of the wristband from the second portion, the second panel is foldable over the first panel to laminate the printable area.

Abstract: A method for gaming including generating game state data during execution of a video game for a game play of a player. The method includes determining a gaming context of a current point in the game play based on the game state data. The method includes inputting the game state data and the gaming context to an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to identify one or more levels of user immersion defining user engagement with the video game. The method includes using the AI model to determine a level of user immersion for gaming for the current point in the game play, wherein the level of immersion exceeds a threshold indicating that the player is highly engaged with the video game. The method includes automatically generating an indicator that is presented to an environment surrounding the player, wherein the indicator provides notification that the player should not be interrupted.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a set (2) of filters (10) made of cardboard or cellulosic material. In particular, the set is characterised by the fact that it is in the shape of a generally cylindrical stick which is made up of a plurality of individual filters (10), each formed of a winding on itself of a side made of cardboard or cellulosic material, said filters (10) being arranged in extension of one another and being partially connected in pairs by connecting means (3), such that it is possible to separate at least one filter (10) from. tile stick by removing or severing tile connecting means (3).

Abstract: Some examples described herein include a noise-reduction circuit for an image sensor. The noise-reduction circuit can include a reference frame generator configured to generate a reference frame based on a set of image frames received from an image sensor during a calibration phase. The noise-reduction circuit can also include a memory coupled to the reference frame generator. The memory can receive the reference frame from the reference frame generator and store the reference frame for subsequent use during a noise-reduction phase. The noise-reduction circuit can further include a processor coupled to the memory. The processor can retrieve the reference frame from the memory and use the reference frame to reduce noise in an image frame received from the image sensor during the noise-reduction phase.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for creating metal bitlines (BLs) in stacked wafer memory. Using techniques described herein, metal BLs are created on a bottom surface of a wafer. The metal BLs can be created using different processes. In some configurations, a salicide process is utilized. In other configurations, a damascene process is utilized. Using metal reduces the resistance of the BLs as compared to using non-metal diffused BLs. In some configurations, wafers are stacked and bonded together to form three-dimensional memory structures.

Abstract: An optical system employs a method for measuring an acoustic signal in a wellbore. The optical system includes an optical interrogator and an optical fiber. The optical fiber has a plurality of nominal sites uniformly spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. A plurality of gratings are formed in the optical fiber. Each of the plurality of gratings is associated with a nominal site and is separated from its associated nominal site by an offset distance. The offset distance is selected to reduce a destructive interference between reflections from the plurality of gratings. The optical interrogator transmits a light pulse into the optical fiber to measure the acoustic signal via a reflection of the light pulse from at least one of the plurality of gratings.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for retracting a charging cable at an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS). The EVCS includes a housing, a charging cable configured to provide an electric current to charge a battery of an electric vehicle, a sensor for detecting whether external objects are within a predefined region proximal to the housing, a motor configured to retract at least a portion of the charging cable, and a controller electrically coupled to both the sensor and the motor. The method includes energizing the motor, via the controller, to retract at least a portion of the charging cable when retraction criteria are met. The retraction criteria include criteria that are met when the charging cable is not coupled to a vehicle and the one or more sensors do not detect an external object in the predefined region proximal to the housing.

Abstract: A system and a process for dimerizing cyclopentadiene (CPD) including producing a C6+C7 rich bottoms stream and a C5 rich side draw from a debutanizer, where the C5 rich side draw and at least a portion of the C6+C7 rich bottoms stream are directed to a dimerizer where the CPD is thermally dimerized to dicyclopentadiene (DCPD). DCPD is more stable than CPD and thus safer to handle.

Abstract: A method at a computing device for classifying elements within an input, the method including breaking the input into a plurality of patches; for each patch: creating a vector output; applying a characterization map to select a classification bin from a plurality of classification bins; and utilizing the selected classification bin to classify the vector output to create a classified output; and compiling the classified output from each patch.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a hanger portion and a crossbar. The hanger portion includes a first aperture, a stem, and a base. The first aperture is configured for handling of the vegetation hanger. The stem includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The stem extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion and defines a second aperture configured for hanging of the vegetation hanger. The crossbar is coupled to the hanger portion and defines a linear plate having a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion.

Abstract: A conditioner for filtering and drying recyclable abrasive media, such as steel grit, garnet, or other abrasive media used for abrasive blasting operations for steel structures, such as bridges, tanks, and marine vessels that are being repainted. The conditioner may include a pre-classifier (e.g., a trommel) to separate or filter the abrasive media from larger debris that may be vacuumed with the abrasive media during resurfacing operations. A dryer may use radiation elements (e.g., infrared (IR) lamps) positioned above a conveyor (e.g., vibration tray) that moves the abrasive media beneath the radiation elements. Vacuum airflow may bypass the dryer except for a portion of the vacuum airflow used to remove moisture from the dryer while drying the abrasive media. The conditioner may have a drying portion or the entirety under negative pressures.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for automatically generating phrase-based talent-screening questions. One method includes analyzing job descriptions to generate ngrams. Each ngram comprises one or more words. Further, the method includes identifying, from the ngrams, an ngram set comprising a predetermined number of bigrams and trigrams according to frequency of appearance in the job descriptions. The method further includes removing, from the ngram set, bigrams and trigrams comprising one or more of stop words, negation words, or requirement words, to obtain first seed phrases. The first seed phrases are filtered based on a frequency of appearance of the seed phrase in the job descriptions to obtain second seed phrases. Further, the second seed phrases are added to the first seed phrases to obtain third seed phrases. Each seed phrase is a sequence of one or more words that is associated with a category of talent-screening questions.

Abstract: A window balance assembly and a mounting bracket for a window balance assembly are provided. The mounting bracket includes a planar-shaped body having opposed planar surface with an opening extending through the body from one surface to the other. The mounting bracket further includes first and second hooks extending from the same edge of the body that selectively engage a curl spring and a carrier of a window balance assembly. The first hook is oriented in a different direction than the second hook such that the first hook has an upward bend and the second hook has a downward bend.

Abstract: A wash ring for cleaning a tank. The wash ring comprises a curved surface having an inner edge and an outer edge. The wash ring further comprises an inner wall having a first height and an outer wall located between the inner end and outer end and having a second height that is less than the first height. A plurality of notches is located at the outer edge of the curved surface. The wash ring has a feed pipe with an outlet located between the inner wall and outer wall.