Abstract: The invention relates to water soluble crosslinkable prepolymers for the preparation of chemically stable crosslinked polymer gels, a process for preparing the same, compositions containing the same and their use such as a medical or dental filler composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly flowable crosslinkable medical or dental composition comprising a crosslinkable compound, a polymerization initiator and a heterogeneous radiopacifier. Also described is a crosslinked polymer composition obtainable by crosslinking said highly flowable, crosslinkable medical or dental composition and the use of said highly flowable crosslinkable medical or dental composition to fill cavities or hollow structures in human or animal subjects.

Abstract: A bipedal walking robot uses a quasi-passive control scheme and a simplified mechanical design. The walking robot has a pair of legs connected to a body through a passive hip joint, which is offset from a center of gravity of the walking robot. A nonconcentric, curved foot is attached at to each leg by a prismatic joint. Extension and retraction of the prismatic joint initiates the walking sequence of the robot, with each foot retracted during the swing phase and extended during the stance phase. Directional changes are controlled by changing a phase offset in the actuation of each foot.

Abstract: A vehicle console system includes a body having first and second sidewalls. Each of the first and second sidewalls defines a rail along an inner surface thereof. A support bar slidably engages the rails. The support bar defines a track. A cover assembly is operably coupled to the support bar. The cover assembly includes a base panel coupled to the support bar via a connector assembly and a deployable panel rotatably coupled to the base panel. The cover assembly is configured to translate along a first movement path with the support bar along the rails and a second movement path along the track of the support bar. The cover assembly is configured to rotate along a third movement path between a first side position and a second side position.

Abstract: A game that includes a game app and several physical containers that are hidden in various locations. A number of teams use the game app to find containers designated for that team to advance. The winning team is the team that finds all the containers assigned to it and reaches the finish line, or, when time runs out, the team that has the most containers. Finding a container assigned to another team does not count. A game master initially sets up the containers in various locations and sets up the other game parameters.

Abstract: A vehicle console system includes a body having first and second sidewalls. Each of the first and second sidewalls defines a rail along an inner surface thereof. A support bar slidably engages the rails. The support bar defines a track. A cover assembly is operably coupled to the support bar. The cover assembly includes a base panel coupled to the support bar via a connector assembly and a deployable panel rotatably coupled to the base panel. The cover assembly is configured to translate along a first movement path with the support bar along the rails and a second movement path along the track of the support bar. The cover assembly is configured to rotate along a third movement path between a first side position and a second side position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to novel compositions and methods for treating cancer in a subject. In certain embodiments, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are modified to reduce or eliminate methylation at target nucleotides within the lncRNAs to modulate activities such as tumor promoting activities. In some embodiments, the lncRNAs includes HOTAIR (HOX (homeobox) transcript antisense intergenic RNA) or fragment thereof, where one or more nucleotides are substituted to reduce or eliminate methylation at the one or more nucleotide positions. In certain embodiments, the HOTAIR methylation site includes, but is not limited to, a modification at adenine 783 (A783) of SEQ ID. NO:1 or fragment thereof or equivalent position thereof. In other embodiments, modified lncRNAs disclosed herein can be used to treat a health condition where naturally-occurring lncRNAs have adverse effects. In some embodiments, a composition including modified HOTAIR can be used to treat a subject with cancer.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic switch comprising a pyrotechnic actuator that is electrically coupled to a conductive member and a fuse element element that is electrically coupled or capable of being electrically coupled to the pyrotechnic actuator. The pyrotechnic actuator has an initial state in which a conductive path couples the actuator to the conductive member and an actuated state in which a gap is formed in the conductive member. The pyrotechnic switch comprises a fiber-reinforced polymer composition comprising a polymer matrix that contains a high performance thermoplastic polymer and a plurality of long reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: A vehicle console system includes a body having first and second sidewalls. Each of the first and second sidewalls defines a rail along an inner surface thereof. A support bar slidably engages the rails. The support bar defines a track. A cover assembly is operably coupled to the support bar. The cover assembly includes a base panel coupled to the support bar via a connector assembly and a deployable panel rotatably coupled to the base panel. The cover assembly is configured to translate along a first movement path with the support bar along the rails and a second movement path along the track of the support bar. The cover assembly is configured to rotate along a third movement path between a first side position and a second side position.

Abstract: A bipedal walking robot uses a quasi-passive control scheme and a simplified mechanical design. The walking robot has a pair of legs connected to a body through a passive hip joint, which is offset from a center of gravity of the walking robot. A nonconcentric, curved foot is attached at to each leg by a prismatic joint. Extension and retraction of the prismatic joint initiates the walking sequence of the robot, with each foot retracted during the swing phase and extended during the stance phase. Directional changes are controlled by changing a phase offset in the actuation of each foot.

Abstract: A leaf spring vehicle suspension system includes a chassis rail and an axle. The suspension system also includes a first stage leaf spring. The suspension system further includes a second stage leaf spring. The suspension system yet further includes a third stage leaf spring operatively coupled at a first end and a second end to the chassis rail, wherein the first stage leaf spring is located below the third stage leaf spring and the second stage leaf spring is located below the first stage leaf spring. The suspension system also include a spacer in abutment with a leaf spring, wherein the spacer is formed of at least one composite material.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a light source and a lens. The lens includes a hardcoat surface that protects the lens. The light source is positioned close to the lens, and a microtexture is defined in the hardcoat material to increase diffusion of the light to overcome the limitations of the close spacing between the lens and the light source. The hardcoat material and microtexture may be applied to both sides of the lens or one side of the lens. The light source may be a plurality of spaced apart LEDs. The microtexture may be applied to the entire surface of the lens or select regions of the lens. The microtexture is defined after the hardcoat is applied, and is defined via removal or disruption of hardcoat material. The microtexture may be defined in different ways to vary the appearance of the microtexture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerizable sanitizing formulation for forming a polymerized anti-microbial agent retaining material on a contact surface. The polymerizable sanitizing formulation comprising: a) a polymerizable water-soluble material; b) at least one initiator for radical polymerization of the polymerizable material to form a polymerized anti-microbial agent retaining material; c) at least one anti-microbial agent for retention within the polymerized anti-microbial agent retaining material; and d) at least one solvent.