Abstract: Embodiments provide a cup with an integrated lid that comprises top, center, and bottom portions. The top portion of the cup defines an opening and is attached to a plurality of integrated lid sections extending from the top portion and separated from the top portion by one or more fold lines. The plurality of integrated lid sections may be folded inward over the opening defined by the top portion to cover and at least partially seal the opening. The center portion defines a sidewall that extends between two ends that are affixed to at least each other. The bottom portion extends from the center portion and defines a base. The plurality of integrated lid sections may interlock to define a lid. The lid may be configured with a hole or spout for drinking or pouring the contents of the cup. The base, sidewall, and lid may define a frustoconical shape.

Abstract: A method including training a machine-learning model, based on historical data, with a maximization problem and one or more minimization problems to improve one or more fairness metrics. The method also can include receiving real-time data. The method additionally can include outputting a risk score generated based on the machine-learning model, as trained, and the real-time data. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method including obtaining an identification of content cards that are eligible for display to a user. The method also can include generating a ranking for the content cards using a trained ranking function that is based at least on (i) first probability scores for the user engaging with the content cards, (ii) estimated dwell times for the user for the content cards, and (iii) card quality scores that are based at least on second probability scores for the user completing tasks within a predetermined time period after viewing the content cards. The method additionally can include ordering an arrangement of the content cards for presentment to the user based on the ranking. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a filter element made of a porous material. The method comprises directing ultrasound to the filter element, and directing after a predefined time from starting of the ultrasound an impulse to a filtrate reservoir causing filtrate inside the filtrate reservoir to be forced inside the filter element in order to remove particles from the surface of the filter element. Pressure of the impulse is between 4 to 8 times higher than the forward pressure and also that the reverse flux, measured in volume per area time, caused by the impulse is at the minimum 2 to 8 times the feed flux. The invention also relates to a filtering device comprising a filter element made of a porous material.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a cup with an integrated lid that comprises top, center, and bottom portions. The top portion of the cup defines an opening and is attached to a plurality of integrated lid sections extending from the top portion and separated from the top portion by one or more fold lines. The plurality of integrated lid sections may be folded inward over the opening defined by the top portion to cover and at least partially seal the opening. The center portion defines a sidewall that extends between two ends that are affixed to at least each other. The bottom portion extends from the center portion and defines a base. The plurality of integrated lid sections may interlock to define a lid. The lid may be configured with a hole or spout for drinking or pouring the contents of the cup. The base, sidewall, and lid may define a frustoconical shape.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an automated fluid dispenser that comprises a housing, a pump subsystem, a dispenser subsystem, and a receptacle sensor. The housing defines an enclosure that covers one or more subsystems and provides an interface for attachment to a fluid reservoir. The receptacle sensor is configured to detect a fluid receptacle within a detected distance and transmit an activation signal to the pump subsystem to pump a volume of fluid. The volume of fluid is dispensed via the dispenser subsystem to a fluid receptacle. In embodiments, the volume of fluid is proportional to a detection distance or a detection time. In embodiments, the automated fluid dispenser is configured with a display device to provide one or more graphical user interface elements.

Abstract: Apparatus (8) for filtering, clarifying or polishing, a liquid flow containing finely divided solids. In the apparatus (8), the liquid flow to be filtered is directed to the outer surface of a filter element (3) with high speed and in tangential direction, and thereby, influenced by the generated shearing force, part of the liquid penetrates the filter element (3) and is filtered. More precisely, the apparatus (8) includes a cross-flow tube (2) having a circular cylindrical shape and having apertures directed substantially in tangential direction towards the outer surface of the filter element (3). A method for removing finely divided solids from a liquid flow using such apparatus is also described.

Abstract: Apparatus (8) for filtering, clarifying or polishing, a liquid flow containing finely divided solids. In the apparatus (8), the liquid flow to be filtered is directed to the outer surface of a filter element (3) with high speed and in tangential direction, and thereby, influenced by the generated shearing force, part of the liquid penetrates the filter element (3) and is filtered. More precisely, the apparatus (8) includes a cross-flow tube (2) having a circular cylindrical shape and having apertures directed substantially in tangential direction towards the outer surface of the filter element (3). A method for removing finely divided solids from a liquid flow using such apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A nail care system and method using a rubber or soft plastic coated mandrel bit connected to a rotary device, the mandrel bit reducing vibration during operation of the nail care system allowing for smoother polishing and filing as well as a more comfortable experience for the client and nail care practitioner.

Abstract: An illumination beam is sent onto a localized region of the surface layer of a thin-film structure which is being etched in a vacuum processing chamber. The reflective light beam is sent through a filter to the matrix sensor of a video camera, and to an optical disperser or an interference filter, a selection diaphragm, a fiber-optic cable, and an analysis slit at the input of the optical disperser or interference filter. A spectral analysis of the reflective light beam is performed to detect, by reflectometry, the transition of the following layer in a specific analysis region of the localized region.

Abstract: A method for in situ quantification of the morphology and the thickness of a localized area of a surface layer of a thin layer structure entails directing a beam of white light and one or two lazer beams onto a sample enclosed in a vacuum treatment chamber, using a monochromator for a spectral analysis of the white light reflected by the sample and/or differential interferometry with a predetermined wavelength to determine the thickness and the instantaneous rate of variation of the thickness of the surface layer of the sample and to display a monochromatic map of the morphology of the localized area obtained by differential interferometry using a matrix camera. One application is controlling vacuum treatment of thin layer structures, especially semiconductors and integrated circuits, monitoring the morphology, thickness and rate of variation of thickness of the surface layer of the treated sample in situ and in real time.

Abstract: Assembly for observation and laser interferometric measurements of articles contained in an enclosure includes a video camera and a laser emitter unit. The laser emitter unit has two laser diodes whose beams follow the optical path of the video camera. An illumination system also follows the optical path of the video camera. The entire assembly is incorporated into a single box. The assembly is utilized for the observation and measurement of thin-film structures, in particular integrated-circuit boards.

Abstract: A workpiece (W) transfer assembly (10) is provided for a progressive die type punch press. The assembly (10) includes a first crank bar (28) driven to oscillate about a first rock shaft (24) by the press ram, and a second crank bar (36) driven to oscillate about a second rock shaft (32) by the press ram. A horizontal linkage (40) extends between the first crank bar (28) and a workpiece engaging jaw (18). A vertical linkage (42) extends between the second crank bar (36) and the horizontal linkage (40). A linear bearing (48) interconnects the vertical linkage (42) and the horizontal linkage (40). A plate (44) having a vertically elongated slot (46) disposed therein is attached to the horizontal linkage (40). The first crank bar (28) extends through the slot (48) and thereby imparts motion to the jaw (18).

Abstract: A workpiece (W) transfer assembly (10) is provided for a progressive die type punch press. The assembly (10) includes a first crank bar (28) driven to oscillate about a first rock shaft (24) by the press ram, and a second crank bar (36) driven to oscillate about a second rock shaft (32) by the press ram. A horizontal linkage (40) extends between the first crank bar (28) and a workpiece engaging jaw (18). A vertical linkage (42) extends between the second crank bar (36) and the horizontal linkage (40). A linear bearing (48) interconnects the vertical linkage (42) and the horizontal linkage (40). A plate (44) having a vertically elongated slot (46) disposed therein is attached to the horizontal linkage (40). The first crank bar (28) extends through the slot .[.(48).]. (.Iadd.46) .Iaddend.and thereby imparts motion to the jaw (18).