Abstract: A turbine exhaust casing having an outer casing, an inner casing, an annular exhaust gas path defined between outer and inner flow path walls, and a turbine exhaust casing cavity located radially outward and radially inward from the gas path. A plurality of structural struts support the inner casing to the outer casing, and a fairing surrounds each of the struts in an area extending between the outer and inner flow path walls. A first purge air path extends through at least one of the struts for conducting purge cooling air radially inward to the inner casing, and a second purge air path extends through the strut for further conducting the purge cooling air radially outward to provide a flow of purge air to a location of the exhaust casing cavity radially outward from the outer flow path wall.

Abstract: Among other disclosures, a method may include identifying content in an electronic communication, the content including a link. The method may include characterizing content associated with the link and storing the characterization. Upon detecting a match of a characterization, presenting one or more of the communication or portion thereof, the link or content associated with the link.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition that reduces or eliminates yellowing on clothing.

Abstract: A filtering system for a dishwashing appliance is provided that can remove fine particles from the wash and rinse fluids. The system includes a filter cartridge that can be rotated between filter media equipped for removal of different particulate sizes depending upon e.g., the cycle or stage of the cleaning process and/or anticipated particle size. The filter cartridge is positioned upstream from the pump inlet. In certain embodiments, the filter cartridge can be removable for servicing.

Abstract: An aspect of this invention is a method for fabricating an extremely thin semiconductor-on-insulator (ETSOI) field-effect transistor (FET) having an epitaxial source and drain. The method includes providing an ETSOI substrate; forming at least one isolation structure on the ETSOI substrate; forming a gate on the ETSOI substrate; forming a spacer on the ETSOI substrate; and using an epitaxial growth process to provide a raised source/drain structure having a non-uniform concentration of carbon along a vertical axis.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a toilet overflow prevention device. The device is a toilet tank shutoff system, composed of a sensor for use in the toilet bowl or tank, an electro-mechanical actuator, and an electronic communication link. The electromechanical actuator is configured to raise the control rod, which controls the filler valve of the toilet. A latch mechanism would retain the control rod, once it is raised. The system would raise the control rod upon receiving a signal from the sensor that the toilet is at risk of overflowing; the control rod would be retained in the raised position by the latch mechanism without requiring electric current, until released manually by the user. The sensor in the toilet bowl would preferably be in electronic communication with the electro-mechanical actuator in the toilet tank by a wire covered in a durable material, or by a short range, wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for receiving an identification of a giver, a gift, an amount of money to pay for the gift, and a recipient of the gift at a first time. The system can associate a policy with the gift, and initiate, at the first time, a transfer of at least part of the amount of money to pay for the gift from the giver payment account to a holding account that is separate from the recipient payment account. The system can monitor, according to the policy, purchases of the recipient using the recipient payment account to yield purchasing information based on the purchasing information, and determine whether the recipient has made a qualifying purchase according to the policy. If so, the system can apply the amount of money to pay for the gift from the holding account to the recipient payment account.

Abstract: An apparatus supports the spine between vertebrae and promotes spinal fusion. The apparatus generally includes a first supporting member, a second support member, and an expansion member. The first support member has a first longitudinal passage extending therethrough, a first supporting end configured to engage tissue, and a rack configured to engage a tool. The second supporting member contains a second longitudinal passage extending therethrough and a second supporting end configured to engage tissue. The second longitudinal passage is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the first supporting member. The first and second supporting members are configured to move with respect to each other. The expansion member is removably positioned between the first and second supporting members and is adapted to maintain the first and second supporting members in a fixed relative position.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to the use of fractalkine (FKN, CX3CL1) and its receptor CX3CR1 for treatment of neuroinflammation and/or neurodegeneration. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for treatment of neuroinflammation and/or neurodegenerative diseases, comprising: administering, to cells of a subject in need of such treatment, an adeno-associated virus that comprises a functional fractalkine gene operably linked to transcriptional control elements. In one embodiment, the subject invention is used to treat or ameliorate Parkinson's disease. The present invention can also be used to treat or ameliorate neuroinflammatory and/or neurodegenerative diseases including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, aging, and traumatic brain injury.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a method for effectively managing aspects of hospitality for an event. Events may include Olympic (or other) event. An inventory of event hospitality items is acquired for the creation of hospitality program for client groups. Information from client's guest which make up the client group may be collected in order to identify which hospitality inventory items could best fulfill the client's needs and requests during the days of the event. Hospitality inventory items may include tickets, transportation, hotel, food/beverages, and event staff. Hospitality parameters may be established for each client group, wherein the parameters determine how hospitality inventory items should be allocated for the client group.

Abstract: A non-volatile bistable nano-electromechanical switch is provided for use in memory devices and microprocessors. The switch employs carbon nanotubes as the actuation element. A method has been developed for fabricating nanoswitches having one single-walled carbon nanotube as the actuator. The actuation of two different states can be achieved using the same low voltage for each state.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, p, R1, R2, R3a, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.

Abstract: A secondary controller for controlling the performance of a vehicle is described. The secondary controller sends control commands to a vehicle controller while the vehicle is being driven to effect the operation of the vehicle's power train without requiring any modification of the vehicle controller and without falsifying any information sent to the vehicle controller. In some embodiments, the secondary controller communicates with the vehicle controller via the vehicle's diagnostic port, such as an OBD-II port. In one aspect, the secondary controller is used to direct the vehicle controller not to utilize a start/stop feature to automatically turn off the engine in the selected circumstances during normal operation of the vehicle. As such, the control command causes the vehicle controller to operate the vehicle in the selected operating mode in manner dictated by the engine controller.

Abstract: A MEMS switch includes a semiconductor substrate, a movable cantilever and a cantilever anchor. The semiconductor substrate includes a device layer and a handle. The movable cantilever is formed in the semiconductor substrate, and is disposed over a void in the handle. The cantilever anchor is formed in the semiconductor substrate and defines a side wall of the void. A metal portion is formed on at least a portion of the movable cantilever. A metal contact is formed proximate an end of the movable cantilever. A biasing metal contact is formed adjacent the cantilever. The biasing metal contact is electrically disconnected from the metal contact.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing a first device with a second device may include receiving an alarm activation time from the first device. An alarm may be set on the second device to be the same as the alarm activation time. An indication that the alarm is set on the second device may be sent to the first device. Immediately prior to the alarm activation time, it may be determined that the first device is proximate to the second device, and upon determining that the first device is proximate to the second device, the alarm may be activated on the second device at the alarm activation time. The devices may be considered proximate based on a connection protocol, such as when the first device is able to communicate with the second device over a wired or wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: An apparatus that can communicate with multiple medical and/or wellness devices and encode data for efficient transmission is described. The apparatus can detect the presence of and receive data from one or more medical and/or wellness devices. The apparatus can receive, decode, store, process, encode, and forward received data through a wired and/or wireless interface. The wired data interface utilizes encoding techniques to render the data stream compatible with audio inputs of personal computing and communication devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling a concentration of carbon dioxide in a gaseous atmosphere within a closed environment of a refrigerated transport container to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide therein at a desired level. A carbon dioxide scrubber apparatus operates alternately in an adsorption mode and a regeneration mode. When a perishable produce is stowed in the closed environment, for example in a cargo box of a refrigerated transport container, the concentration of carbon dioxide may be maintain at a desired level to retard ripening of the perishable produce.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for receiving, from a giver, identification of a recipient and identification of a product associated with the recipient. The system can generate an offering including at least one product for selection by the recipient, wherein the offering is associated, prior to generating an offering, with a giver payment and delivery account that includes a payment account of the giver and address delivery information for the recipient. The system can associate the offering with a recipient device, and, upon receiving a selection from the recipient of a selected product in the offering via the recipient device, process purchase and delivery of the selected product based on the payment account of the giver and address delivery information included in the giver payment and delivery account for the recipient.

Abstract: A wind turbine drivetrain is disclosed. The wind turbine drivetrain includes a planetary gearbox. The planetary gearbox includes a carrier rotatably driven at a first input rotational speed, and a planet gear rotatably mounted to the carrier. The planetary gearbox further includes a sun gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear, and a ring gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear. One of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear is selectively rotatably driven at a second input rotational speed. The wind turbine drivetrain further includes an output gear rotatably driven by the planetary gearbox at an output rotational speed, and a motor selectively operable to rotatably drive the one of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula (Formula I)): wherein R1, R2, R3 and Z are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.