Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a post-amputation residuum comprises a shell defining a hollow interior cavity adapted for receiving and covering a distal portion of the residuum. The shell has an opening into the cavity at the distal end. A proximal portion of a compression sleeve is adapted to be disposed over at least a portion of the residuum. A free distal portion of the sleeve is configured to extend through the opening in the shell. The sleeve everts upon application of a longitudinal force to the distal portion of the sleeve in a proximal direction for folding over and covering the shell. The distal portion of the sleeve extends proximally of the shell to a position at least partially along the proximal portion of the sleeve for compressing the shell inwardly toward the residuum.

Abstract: A sign holder assembly for a shelving system, in which the shelving system includes a first support post and a second support post, with each support post configured to support a side of a shelf, includes a cross member configured to be coupled to and extend between the first support post and second support post. The assembly further includes a support bracket having a base member configured to be positioned about a portion of the cross member in one of a plurality of positions along a length of the cross member, an extension portion extending from the base member, and a securement member projecting from the extension portion and spaced from the base member.

Abstract: A multi-function mandrel system that is used for setting downhole devices and for capturing restriction elements while downhole as opposed to having to flow back restricted elements to surface.

Abstract: A camera system may automatically identify high frequency motion regions in a field of view of the camera system. Analysis of motion events detected at different regions of a scene in the field of view, may be performed. Similar events frequently occurring at a certain region may be recorded/accumulated and compared to a threshold. Regions with high frequency activity may be determined and a user may be notified. If the user is not interested in events within the high activity regions, the regions may be ignored and notifications to the user may cease. The camera system may determine specific actions/events occurring in a region, such as a person approaching or leaving a home.

Abstract: Devices, methods and techniques are disclosed to interrupt a fault current in a high-voltage direct-current circuit. In one example aspect, a device includes a mechanical switch including a pair of contacts configured to be positioned apart upon activation of the circuit breaker, and a photoconductive component connected in parallel with the mechanical switch. The photoconductive component is configured to establish a current upon activation of the circuit breaker. The photoconductive component comprises a crystalline material positioned to receive a pulsed light signal from a laser light source, and a pair of electrodes coupled to the crystalline material and configured to allow an electric field to be established across the crystalline material to generate the current.

Abstract: Devices, systems, compositions and methods for long term or prolonged transdermal administration of an active agent are provided.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems and methods for data transmission system between transmitting and receiving devices are provided. In an embodiment, each of the transmitting and receiving devices can contain a master key. The transmitting device can generate a diversified key using the master key, protect a counter value and encrypt data prior to transmitting to the receiving device, which can generate the diversified key based on the master key and can decrypt the data and validate the protected counter value using the diversified key.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for automated cross-browser user interface testing. A computing device captures (i) a first image file corresponding to a first current user interface view of a web application on a first testing platform and (ii) a second image file corresponding to a second current user interface view of a web application on a second testing platform. The computing device prepares the image files, and compares the prepared image files using a structural similarity index measure. The computing device determines that the prepared first image file and the prepared second image file represent a common user interface view when the structural similarity index measure is within a predetermined range. The computing device highlights corresponding regions that visually diverge from each other in each of the prepared image files and transmits a notification message comprising the highlighted image files.

Abstract: A continuous hydrocarbon pyrolysis process to produce hydrogen gas and carbon includes exposing a hydrocarbon feedstock to an oxygen depleted combustion gas within a hydrocarbon pyrolysis zone. A valveless pulse combustor produces the combustion gas at a temperature greater than 2,400° C. The hydrocarbon feedstock and combustion gas have a residence time within the hydrocarbon pyrolysis zone less than 30 seconds to cause pyrolysis of the hydrocarbon feedstock and produce gas comprising hydrogen and solid particles comprising carbon. The gas and solid particles exit the hydrocarbon pyrolysis zone at a temperature greater than 1,200° C. A heat exchanger cools the gas and solid particles to a temperature less than 200° C. A gas absorber removes unwanted gas molecules from the gas and produce H2 containing gas having an H2 concentration greater than 80 vol. % H2. The H2 containing gas is continuously introduced to a H2 consuming facility.

Abstract: A coulter assembly for collecting soil samples from an agricultural field in one embodiment comprises an annular collection blade configured for penetrating soil to capture a sample, an annular cam ring configured for stationary mounting to a frame of an agricultural vehicle and comprising a cam track, a blade hub coupled to the blade for rotatably supporting the annular collection blade from the annular cam ring, and a movable sample collector mounted to the annular collection blade. The moveable sample collector is configured and operable for extracting a soil sample as the annular collection blade is rotated through the soil. The moveable sample collector in one embodiment comprises a piston mechanism including a cylinder and rod movably disposed therein which actuated by the annular cam ring to alternatingly open and close a collection end of the cylinder as the annular collection blade rotates through the soil.

Abstract: A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window.

Abstract: Introduced here are containers designed to promote compliance with regimens for administering the medications stored therein. These containers have various features that allow them to be more easily managed by the individuals to whom the medications were prescribed. Some features improve the ease with which containers communicate with individuals. These features may enable information to be more easily input by individuals and/or output for individuals in a comprehensible manner. Other features improve the mechanical or electrical durability of containers. Such features may enable the containers to be used by individuals over the course of several days, weeks, or months without worrying about structural damage or loss of power.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an approach for certificate management for cryptographic agility. Embodiments include receiving, by a cryptographic agility system, a cryptographic request related to an application. Embodiments include selecting, by the cryptographic agility system, a cryptographic technique based on contextual information associated with the cryptographic request. Embodiments include determining, by the cryptographic agility system, based on the cryptographic request, a certificate for authenticating a key related to the cryptographic technique. Embodiments include providing, by the cryptographic agility system, the certificate to an endpoint related to the cryptographic request for use in authenticating the key.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for processing lignocellulosic material. The apparatus includes a vessel having a fluid separation plate disposed therein, a fluid circulating system in fluid communication with the vessel and various component parts including nozzles, valves, lines and pumps as needed for discharging processed lignocellulosic materials.

Abstract: This application describes methods, systems, and apparatus for allowing a user to easily determine whether the user and/or other user(s) have viewed content. For example, a program guide may display one or more graphics associated with the content (e.g., a movie poster), and in response to determining whether the user has viewed the content, the program guide may include an indication of whether the user has viewed the content. The program guide may include indications associated with multiple users (e.g., different colors, icons, graphics, or text). The program guide may filter the content based on whether the user has viewed the content (e.g., only display content the user has not viewed). A computing device storing the content may manage recording of the content based on whether the user has viewed the content (e.g., delete the recording if the user has viewed the content). A viewing history of the user may be maintained.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for training a model used for animating a facial expression of a game character. The method includes capturing mesh data of a first human actor using a three-dimensional (3D) camera to generate three-dimensional (3D) depth data of a face of the first human actor. In one embodiment, the 3D depth data is output as mesh files corresponding to a frame captured by the 3D camera. The method includes capturing two-dimensional (2D) point cloud data of the first human actor using a 2D camera. In one embodiment, the 2D point cloud data represents tracked dots present on the face of the first human actor. In another embodiment, the 2D point cloud data is processed to generate training label value files (tLVFs). The method includes processing the mesh data in time coordination with the tLVFs associated with the 2D point cloud data to train the model.

Abstract: A stent apparatus for use in surgical applications having a hollow tubular section with a proximal end and a distal end. The stent apparatus may also have a plurality of radially extending anchoring points centrally located between the proximal and distal ends. The stent being compressible can also include a sheath that is of a material that can be pulled away to remove it from the stent and deploy the stent and the plurality of radially extending anchoring points.

Abstract: A constant-velocity joint for torque-transmission, in which a first type of track pairs of ball tracks is configured in such a manner that the centers of curvature of the center lines of the ball tracks are situated in the joint center plane when the joint is straight. A second type of track pairs of ball tracks is configured in such a manner that their center lines have at least two portions. The respective center line of the outer ball tracks of the second type of track pairs has at least one inner portion and one outer portion, wherein the inner portion is situated on the connection side of the outer joint portion, while the outer portion is situated on the opening side of the outer joint portion, and the inner portion is curved.

Abstract: The present application provides a process of preparing 3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene, comprising reacting 3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane with a base in an aqueous solvent component in the absence of a phase transfer catalyst.