Abstract: A compressor-oil-receiving apparatus for a compressor system filled with a compressor oil for transfer into the compressor system. The apparatus includes a housing which forms a receiving volume for the compressor oil, and an oil filler neck with a filling opening on a side, which is directed away from the receiving volume and with an outlet opening on a side which is directed toward the receiving volume, wherein the oil filler neck forms a housing opening for filling of the receiving volume with the compressor oil, and the outlet opening is arranged such that, through filling of the receiving volume, an air volume enclosed by the housing, and the compressor oil that has been introduced is formed in the receiving volume.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) having a collector, a base, and an emitter. The base includes a monocrystalline base layer, including silicon-germanium, on the collector, and an extrinsic base layer, including polycrystalline silicon, extending partway over the monocrystalline base layer. The base further includes a base link, including polycrystalline silicon-germanium, connecting the monocrystalline base layer to the extrinsic base layer. An emitter spacer, of dielectric material, laterally separates the emitter from the extrinsic base layer. The HBT has a spacer-extrinsic base vertical offset between a bottom of the emitter spacer and a bottom surface of the extrinsic base layer adjacent to the emitter spacer. The emitter spacer has a bottom width at a bottom of the emitter spacer. A sum of the spacer-extrinsic base vertical offset and the bottom width of the emitter spacer is greater than the thickness of the monocrystalline base layer.

Abstract: Based on desired values (X*) of electrical energy that is to be supplied to the electrodes, the control device of the electric arc furnace determines provisional voltage setpoint values (U1*). If voltages (U) corresponding to the provisional voltage setpoint values (U1*) are applied to the electrodes, first actual values (X) of electrical energy supplied to the electrodes would be approximated as closely as possible to the desired values (X*). The control device actuates an energy supply device of the electric arc furnace based on definitive voltage setpoint values (U2*). Voltages (U) corresponding to the definitive voltage setpoint values (U2*) are applied to the electrodes. At least during the initial melting phase, the control device determines the definitive voltage setpoint values (U2*) by limiting the provisional voltage setpoint values (U1*) to an admissible maximum value (Umax).

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and related methods related to a class of formulation that can be applied once a day and still provide antimicrobial and/or antiviral protection during this period, thus exhibiting persistent sanitization to the user. In some embodiments, a hand cream with antimicrobial and/or antiviral protection can prevent against COVID-19 spread or infection. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises one or more of the following: benzalkonium chloride, zinc oxide, tributyl phosphate, soybean oil, and/or Triton X-100, or an analog, derivative, salt, or pharmaceutical equivalent thereof, with the formulation containing a predominance of water to prevent a greasy feel to the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated TPFX7814, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line TPFX7814 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line TPFX7814, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line TPFX7814, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which includes a support and a coating comprising a photopolymerisable layer including a polymerisable compound, an initiator and a pH sensitive colorant precursor and a protective overcoat layer provided above the photopolymerisable layer including a heat sensitive color-forming IR dye, which upon exposure to heat and/or light forms a print-out image which remains stable or increases during storage of the precursor in light or dark environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ablating target tissue, measuring parameters during ablation such as temperature of the target tissue, and predicting volume of the ablation based on the measured parameters are provided. The system may include a switching antenna for both heating of target tissue and radiometry to monitor the temperature of the heated tissue, and a processor for calculating the temperature of the target tissue, segmenting medical images, and predicting volume of the ablation based on radiometric signals indicative of the target tissue temperature. The predicted ablation volume may be adapted to account for tissue boundaries and anatomical structures. The processor further may determine properties of the target tissue such as tissue type.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of a refuse collection vehicle includes at least one first sensor coupled to the vehicle to detect objects during an approach, at least one second sensor to detect the vehicle's position during the approach, and one or more processors. The processors receive object data from the first sensor and positional data from the second sensor, and use this information to identify a refuse container. Upon identifying the refuse container, the processors transmit a first instruction to the vehicle's control system to adjust operating parameters during the approach.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to biocompatible polyisobutylene-fiber composite materials and related methods. In one aspect a biocompatible composite material is included. The biocompatible composite material can include a network of fibers comprising one or more polymers to form a substrate and a continuous polyisobutylene matrix that is non-porous and completely surrounds the electrospun fibers. Other aspects are included herein.

Abstract: In one aspect, a cotton harvester includes a harvesting implement configured to harvest materials from a field. The harvested materials include both cotton and material other than cotton (MOC). The harvester also includes a material processing system configured to receive the harvested materials from the harvesting implement, with the harvested materials being directed through the material processing system along a material transfer path. Additionally, the harvester includes a sensor configured to generate data indicative of an amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials at a location along the material transfer path, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The computing system is configured to adjust an operational setting of the cotton harvester based at least in part on the amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials.

Abstract: A food slicer for slicing food items includes a slicer body, a slicer knife mounted for rotation relative to the slicer body, the slicer knife having a peripheral cutting edge, and an associated knife drive motor. A food product carriage is mounted to the slicer body for reciprocating movement back and forth past a cutting zone of the slicer knife. A knife edge evaluation system includes at least one imaging device positioned and configured for imaging the peripheral cutting edge.

Abstract: A remote-operated palm tree trimming system and apparatus, configured to ascend a palm tree safely via treaded tires and trim the tree via at least one saw blade. The tires are disposed in communication with actuators which apply pressure against the trunk of the tree, ensuring that the tires maintain adequate grip to overcome gravity during ascent. A remote control, operated by user on the ground, enables control of the wheels, actuators, and saw blade, facilitating manipulation of the device to effectively trim the tree remotely, ensuring the safety of the operator.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for separating mixtures of polyols, in particular mixtures of two of more different vicinal diols having close boiling points, thus making them difficult or impossible to separate using conventional distillation techniques. The polyol mixture is reacted with an aldehyde or ketone acetalization agent to form one or more acetals as corresponding acetalization reaction products. The acetalization reaction products are more easily separable either from each other (such as via distillation) or from an unreacted vicinal diol (such as via extraction, settling, or other phase separation). After separation, hydrolysis is performed on the acetalization reaction products to recover the vicinal diols as separate, purified components. The methods provide cost-effective processes for separating different polyols originally formed in admixture.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell including an electrode including a sulfuric conversion electroactive material, and a solid state electrolyte comprising an oxysulfide; a liquid electrolyte; a separator; and a negative electrode.

Abstract: Delivery systems for providing occlusive hydrogels in a tube lumen or void space within the body including but not limited to a reproductive tract such as the vas deferens or fallopian tubes for contraception are described. The delivery systems contain mechanisms that confirm proper placement of the system in the bodily lumen prior to the delivery of the occlusive material. The systems also can contain a confirmatory mechanism that demonstrates the blockage or occlusion in the bodily lumen has been achieved following the deposition of the occlusive material. Another aspect of this application is to provide a removal system that delivers dissolving material, agitates, aspirates, and confirms the patency of the bodily lumen following the removal of the occlusive material if so desired by the patient for the return to fertility.

Abstract: A non-transvenous ICD system comprises a defibrillation generator, a controller, an electrode line, a shock electrode arranged at the electrode line and at least three sensing electrodes arranged at various positions within the ICD system. The defibrillation generator is configured for generating electric shocks and applying the electric shocks to cardiac tissue of a patient via the shock electrode. The controller is configured for (i) sensing plural signals indicating a cardiac activity by detecting an electric voltage along each of a plurality sensing vectors, wherein each sensing vector extends between two of the sensing electrodes, (ii) automatically selecting at least one of the sensed signals based on predetermined criteria being fulfilled, and (iii) controlling the defibrillation generator for generating the electric shocks based on the at least one selected signal.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus with a first image sensor and lens assembly (first ISLA), a second image sensor and lens assembly (second ISLA); a connector module, and a front connector. The connector module connects the first ISLA and the second ISLA are in a back-to-back configuration. The front connector is connected to the connector module via fasteners that extend into the front connector and the connector module in a direction from the first ISLA towards the second ISLA so that the first ISLA and the second ISLA are connected within the image capture device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses may be provided for recommending content. Multiple mobile devices may be detected within a premises. A profile associated with the multiple mobile devices may be determined. The profile may be evaluated to determine content to recommend. The content recommendations may be caused to be displayed at a display device within the premises.

Abstract: A bone fixation plate comprises a main body formed of a first material and a support member formed of a second, different material and attached to the main body. The main body defines a first set of openings and the support member defines a second set of openings aligned with the first set of openings. For each opening of the first set of openings, a main body circumferential surface is disposed adjacent and continuous with a support member circumferential surface of the second set of openings to define an opening circumferential surface that bounds an opening of the first set of openings and an opening of the second set of openings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are heterocyclic compounds that inhibit the activity of FLT3. Also described are specific irreversible inhibitors of FLT3. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the FLT3 inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of proliferative diseases or conditions, including hematological malignancies and other diseases or conditions dependent on FLT3 activity.