Abstract: An articulating frame for a shelter includes a plurality of struts pivotally connected to each other to define a skeletal structure that is adapted to be articulated between a folded condition and an erected condition. The skeletal structure in the erected condition includes a segmented arch that defines an interior space. The skeletal structure is adapted to support an associated outer shell covering. The frame includes at least one double-scissor linkage segment including four of the plurality of struts. The four struts include: (i) first and second struts each with opposite inner and outer ends, the first and second struts bring pivotally connected to each other at a first pivot point located between their respective inner and outer ends; and, (ii) third and fourth struts each with opposite inner and outer ends, the third and fourth struts being pivotally connected to each other at a second pivot point located between their respective inner and outer ends.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an aviation weather control system including: a processing unit configured to receive weather information of an area to be overseen including a vertically integrated liquid water content, and specify a weather phenomenon affecting an airplane based on the received weather information; and a notification unit configured to notify the weather phenomenon specified by the processing unit.

Abstract: A state quantity-acquiring unit acquires values of a plurality of state quantities at a certain timing associated with an object device. A state quantity-predicting unit predicts allowable ranges of the values of the plurality of state quantities after a predetermined time has elapsed on the basis of the acquired values of the plurality of state quantities. A display information-generating unit generates display information in which a predicted-value figure which is a figure with a shape corresponding to the allowable ranges of the values of the plurality of state quantities is disposed in a coordinate space with the plurality of state quantities as axes.

Abstract: A fastener-less valve cover plate assembly that can be used to enclose a pressure chamber, such as a valve chamber of a relay valve. Installation of the components of the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is simplified as compared to prior art cover plates utilizing fasteners, while still providing suitable performance. In addition, the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is not readily disassembled with common tools thereby discouraging tampering.

Abstract: An X-ray CT system includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to cyclically change energy of the X-rays during one rotation of the X-ray tube around a subject. The processing circuitry is configured to perform a process including a correcting process addressing a difference in a transmission amount between X-rays having first energy and X-rays having second energy, on at least one selected from between: a plurality of first projection data sets acquired when the X-rays having the first energy were radiated; and a plurality of second projection data sets acquired when the X-rays having the second energy were radiated. The processing circuitry is configured to reconstruct an image on the basis of a combined data set generated on the basis of a plurality of projection data sets including the projection data sets resulting from the process.

Abstract: An air box and methods are provided for communicating an airstream through an air filter to an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The air box generally transports air received by way of air inlet ports that mate with aerodynamic elements of the vehicle. The air is received through a conduit to an air intake duct of the engine. The air box comprises an enclosure that is formed in a substantially rigid/solid form. A substantially transparent inspection region is disposed on a surface of the enclosure so that the air filter may be viewed and potentially accessed if desired.

Abstract: Provided herein are BAFF-R antibodies as well as compositions and methods of making and using the same. The antibodies provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods of treating or preventing an addictive behavior in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a 5-HT2C receptor agonist in combination with a DA D3/D4 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: An automated food processing machine includes a receptacle, a slitter assembly, and a controller. The slitter assembly is coupled to a first motion actuator and includes a third motion actuator coupled to a slitter blade. In response to an input signal, the controller is configured to (1) actuate the first motion actuator to translate the slitter assembly along a first axis until the slitter blade has penetrated into a whole fruit or vegetable, and (2) actuate the third motion actuator to move the slitter blade relative to the slitter assembly with a component along an axis that is not parallel to the first axis.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for a vehicle and a control method thereof may include a temperature detector; an air conditioning actuator including a cooling device and a blower; and a controller connected to the temperature detector and the air conditioning actuator and including: a load determination portion determining an air conditioning load based on factors including an internal temperature or an external temperature of a vehicle detected by the temperature detector; a storage portion storing a control map that controls the air conditioning actuator according to the air conditioning load; and an update portion updating a control value, pre-stored in the control map, of the air conditioning actuator for the air conditioning load to a demand value of a user when receiving the demand value of the user for the air conditioning actuator.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a memory storing therein a trained model provided with a function to specify, on the basis of input information including a medical image and medical examination information related to the medical image, at least one selected from between a relevant image relevant to the medical image and an image processing process performed on the basis of the medical image; and processing circuitry configured to give an evaluation to at least one selected from between the relevant image and the image processing process specified by the trained model.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to integrated, multifunctional load bearing or non-load-bearing construction panels. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to thermally, acoustically and moisture insulated construction panels, which additionally are compliant with fire resistance codes without forming cold bridging using selectably configured staggered studs' array with selectably variable gap between the arrays and the slabs forming the panel walls.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for identifying a transportation infrastructure condition may comprise disposing a smart camera system on a vehicle and installing the smart camera system to the vehicle. The method may further comprise recording data from transportation infrastructure with the smart camera system, transmitting the data to a remote server with the transmitter, analyzing the data on the server, and accessing the data on the server with device. A system for identifying a transportation infrastructure condition may comprise a smart camera system disposed on a vehicle, wherein the smart camera system comprises a camera and transmitter, as well as a server capable to analyze data. A device may be configured to record and collect transportation infrastructure conditions. The camera system may comprise a camera, an electronic control module, a global positioning system, a single board computer, and a dashboard.

Abstract: A projectile with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target includes an active charge and controllable initiation device for initiation of the active charge, wherein the projectile also includes at least one side-acting impulse motor for tilting the projectile relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface of the projectile is directed toward the target.

Abstract: A system and method of conducting a drone race or game in a contained area is disclosed herein. The system may also include cameras attached to the drones and the video feed from the camera is transmitted to a computing device used to control the drone and to display the video feed. The system may also use computing devices and monitors to display the video feeds from the cameras attached to the drones. The system may also be configured as a game with information points.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides nano and microstructures of conducting polymers which may be used in the treatment of neuron regeneration. In some embodiments, the microstructures may be a microcup or a nanogroove structure. The present disclosure also provides methods of preparing the conducting polymer coated microstructures and methods of using these compositions or structures.

Abstract: A communication device includes a master station, a ring-type transmission line whose start point and end point are connected to the master station, and a plurality of slave stations connected to the ring-type transmission line in parallel. The master station transmits a signal and feeds electric power from both of the start point and the end point of the ring-type transmission line. Each of the slave stations includes an impedance variable element connected to the ring-type transmission line in parallel, and values are set to the impedance variable elements in accordance with the connection positions of the slave stations.

Abstract: An inner plate assembly for arrangement between top and bottom plates of an applicator for applying fluid-based chemicals to traveling sheets of textile substrates includes a plurality of interlocking plate segments. Each interlocking plate segment includes an outer frame segment and one or more baffle member segments supported by the outer frame segment. Each interlocking plate segment further includes a first interlocking structure disposed at a first end thereof and a second interlocking structure at a second, opposite end thereof to facilitate end-to-end interlocking arrangement of the plurality of interlocking plate segments.

Abstract: In a firing condition determination step S101a, as firing conditions for firing a refractory, an Fe2O3 amount (mass %) which is an Fe2O3 content, a target firing temperature T (° C.) to which the temperature of the refractory is raised when the refractory is fired and a continuous firing time t (hr) during which the firing is continued at the target firing temperature T are determined. The Fe2O3 amount, the target firing temperature T and the continuous firing time t are determined so as to satisfy all five formulas of 1.2<Fe2O3 amount ?2.5, 1250?T?1450, 0?t, P=0.0101×T+0.0913×t?12.3 and P>0.992×Fe2O3 amount+0.080.