Abstract: The present disclosure describes functional oligomers or functional polymers. The functional oligomers or functional polymers may contain functional groups, e.g., —OH and/or —CHO. The functional oligomers or functional polymers may be obtained from hydrolyzing certain copolymers and may be soluble in commercially available solvents. The copolymers may be thermosetting polymers. The functional oligomers and functional polymers may be useful for recycling thermosetting polymers and may be useful as starting materials for preparing additional oligomers or polymers.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.

Abstract: An agricultural planting machine includes a frame and a planting system supported on the frame and configured to plant seeds in a row. The planting system includes a ground-engaging element movable relative to the frame and configured to engage a ground surface of a field. A field contour detection system is configured to receive in-situ sensor data representing a location of the ground-engaging element, generate field contour data representing a contour of the ground surface based on the in-situ sensor data, and generate a control signal based on the field contour data.

Abstract: A hood that envelopes a hardhat and an air conduit assembly. The hood has a viewing window and defines a breathable air zone for a user. An aperture in the back of the hood allows a coupling port, which is part of the air conduit assembly, to extend out of the hood and couple to a source of filtered supplied air.

Abstract: A networked silicone is disclosed. The networked silicone comprises crosslinked strands of looped organosilicon compounds. A composition for preparing the networked silicone is also disclosed, and comprises (A) a looped organosilicon compound, (B) a crosslinking organosilicon compound, and optionally (C) a catalyst. Additionally, a method of preparing the networked silicone is disclosed, and comprises reacting the looped organosilicon compound (A) and the crosslinking organosilicon compound (B), optionally in the presence of the catalyst (C), to give the networked silicone. A reaction product comprising the networked silicone is also disclosed. The reaction product is prepared from the composition and/or in accordance with the method, and may be a cured product. Additionally, a composite article and a method of forming the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display comprises a backlight module comprising a reflective polarizing film, a light control film and a liquid crystal panel disposed between the backlight module and the light control film. The light control film comprises a light input surface and a light output surface opposite the light input surface and alternating transmissive and absorptive regions disposed between the light input surface and the light output surface. The absorptive regions have an aspect ratio of at least 30.

Abstract: An air drying unit for compressed air systems includes a precooler/reheater, a main cooler, and a moisture separator. Incoming air is cooled to cause moisture within the compressed air to condense, and the condensate separated to dry the compressed air. The air drying unit includes an integrated intake filtration and outtake filtration sections with horizontally oriented filter elements that filter particulates and oil from incoming and outgoing compressed air.

Abstract: A hardhat having an outer major surface, and an air conduit coupled to the outer major surface. The air conduit has a geometric shape that generally follows the exterior of the hardhat, to deliver supplied air from the back of the hardhat to the front of the hardhat and closer to a breathable air zone of a user.

Abstract: Provided herein are antigenic peptides comprising the SARS-COV-2 spike protein receptor binding domain (CRBD) polypeptide or portions thereof, linked to a non-catalytic, non-toxic tetanus toxin variant (i.e., a modified tetanus toxin or “MTT”) and vaccine compositions comprising the same. In addition, provided herein are methods for making and using CRBD-MTT fusion proteins as immunogenic agents.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining causal models for controlling environments.

Abstract: A method of optimizing a plurality of control signals used in operating a vehicle is described. The operation has a plurality of associated measurable parameters. The method includes: for each control signal, selecting a plurality of potential optimum values from a predetermined set; operating the vehicle in at least a first sequence of operation iterations, where for each pair of sequential first and second operation iterations in the first sequence of operation iterations, the potential optimum value of one control signal in the first operation iteration is replaced in the second operation iteration with a next potential optimum value of the control signal, while the potential optimum values of the remaining control signals are maintained; for each operation iteration, measuring each parameter in the plurality of measurable parameters; and generating confidence intervals for the control signals to determine causal relationships between the control signals and the measurable parameters.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a ceramic matrix from a compaction roller includes steps of: (1) applying a cleaning fluid to the compaction roller; (2) scrubbing the compaction roller to remove ceramic particles of the ceramic matrix from a compaction-roller surface of the compaction roller, and (3) drying the compaction roller to remove the cleaning fluid from the compaction-roller surface.

Abstract: Filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies are described herein. The filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies may be used in air filter systems to remove particulate matter from air or other gases. Methods of using the air filter systems and methods of assembling the filter bag assemblies are also described.

Abstract: A filter for compressed air systems is provided. The filter includes a filter housing with a filter therein between an air inlet and an air outlet. Compressed air flowing between the air inlet and the air outlet passes through the filter housing and the filter element. A base is removably fastened to the filter housing which may be separated from the filter housing to allow the filter element to be removed and replaced.

Abstract: The viscous building material with phosphorescence is a chemical compound. The viscous building material with phosphorescence is formed as a viscous colloid. The viscous building material with phosphorescence is applied as a viscous fluid between two objects. The viscous building material with phosphorescence performs a structural function selected from the group consisting of: a) forming a fluid impermeable seal between the two objects; and, b) forming an adhesive seal that holds the two objects in a fixed position relative to each other. The viscous building material with phosphorescence illuminates in the dark to form a beacon. The viscous building material with phosphorescence incorporates a structural compound and a phosphorescent compound. The structural compound and the phosphorescent compound are mixed to form the viscous colloid of the viscous building material with phosphorescence.

Abstract: Various concepts relate to Iliac branch endoprostheses extending for a length between a proximal end and a distal end, the iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis bifurcated from a primary flow channel into two flow channels. Various concepts relate to methods of deploying an endoprosthesis system to treat an aortic aneurysm including deploying an iliac bifurcated endoprosthesis into an ipsilateral leg of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis, or a contralateral gate of a bifurcated main body endoprosthesis.

Abstract: A fastening end effector is presented. The fastening end effector comprises a hammering insertion die translatable into and out of a housing of the fastening end effector along a longitudinal axis of the fastening end effector; and grippers positioned circumferentially around the hammering insertion die to hold a head of a fastener against the hammering insertion die, the grippers independently moveable relative to the hammering insertion die.

Abstract: An aircraft cockpit training simulator includes a plurality of aircraft cockpit simulation panels and power over Ethernet (POE) cabling extending therebetween. Each panel includes a simulator user interface device, an input circuit or an output circuit, a POE interface circuit, and a distributed controller coupled to the input circuit or output circuit and POE interface device and asynchronously communicating with other controllers using a publish/subscribe protocol. A host controller is coupled to the distributed controllers via the POE cabling and operates the aircraft cockpit simulation panels using a host computer model. The distributed controllers may operate independent of the host computer model.