Abstract: An antenna assembly includes an electrically conductive ground plane; a signal pin adjacent to the ground plane; and a tapered conductive surface coupled to the signal pin, the tapered conductive surface being symmetric about an axis passing through the signal pin and orthogonal to the ground plane, where the ground plane and the tapered conductive surface are an additively manufactured contiguous unitary component. The antenna assembly can further include a support structure extending from the ground plane to the tapered conductive surface. The support structure can be coupled to an outer edge of the tapered conductive surface or a center region of the tapered conductive surface. The antenna assembly can further include a cover over the tapered conductive surface thereby forming a hollow region between the cover and the tapered conductive surface.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a first flare arm, a second flare arm located adjacent to the first flare arm, a feed block having an opening therein, a feed slot extending from the opening to an outer periphery of the feed block, and a feed line integral with the feed block as a contiguous unitary component. The first flare arm and the second flare arm are symmetric about the feed block. The feed line can have a first portion integrated into the feed block and a second portion at least partially extending across the feed slot. A method of fabricating an antenna assembly includes additively manufacturing a feed block having a feed slot adjacent to a first flare arm and a second flare arm, and additively manufacturing a feed line having a first portion integral with the feed block, and a second portion at least partially extending across the feed slot.

Abstract: A metered dose inhaler equipped with a metering valve and having an aerosol canister containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising propellant, ethanol, citric acid, and tiotropium or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof dissolved in the composition, wherein the aerosol canister has an internal surface that is a non-metal material that is in contact with the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A seat for a mobility device accommodating flexibility, personalized comfort, and transportability. The seat can include a button push means to enable movement of a height-adjustable armrest. The seat back can fold upon the seat for transportability. The seat cushion and armrest cushion can be removably mounted and separately replaceable. The seat can be mounted upon various types of devices, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: interface circuitry; machine-readable instructions; and programmable circuitry configured to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine-readable instructions to: determine a number of memory sectors to shift an original image based on a length of extra data in an updated image in differential image data; shift the original image by the number of memory sectors to create a swap area, the swap area including the number of memory sectors; and construct the updated image based on the differential image data and the original image.

Abstract: An applicator for a syringe is provided that includes a hub configured to be disposed at least partially within a nozzle of the syringe and defining a fluid passage therethrough, with one or barbs on the hub that frictionally and sealingly engage an interior of the nozzle in a manner minimizing void space associated with waste of deliverable material, and an applicator tip extending distally from the hub. The barb(s) may have varying diameters in order to enable the applicator to be engaged and utilized with syringes having different diameter nozzles. Further the fluid passage through the hub and applicator tip is dimensioned to minimize the volume of material that is retained within the applicator after use, thereby increasing the volume of material that can dispensed from the syringe for use in a procedure or procedures and minimize waste.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a first flexible layer including a conductive ground plane on a first layer of dielectric material, and a second flexible layer including a first array of conductive patches on a second layer of dielectric material. The antenna assembly further includes a second array of conductive patches on a third layer of dielectric material. The first, second, and third flexible layers are rollable or foldable, to provide a stowed position for the antenna assembly and a deployed position for the antenna assembly. In an example, the first array of conductive patches includes at least a first patch and a second patch, and the second array of conductive patches includes at least a third patch and a fourth patch. In the deployed position, the first patch is above the third patch and the ground plane, and the second patch is above the fourth patch and the ground plane.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an antenna assembly includes additively manufacturing an element that is monolithic and that includes (i) a ground plane, (ii) a patch above the ground plane, and (iii) a structure having a lower end in contact with the ground plane and an upper end in contact with the patch. The method further includes applying a dielectric material between the ground plane and the patch. In an example, the dielectric material is dielectric foam. The method further includes removing a section of the ground plane around the lower end of the structure, such that the structure extends through the ground plane and not in contact with the ground plane. The method further includes connecting an inner conductor of a coaxial cable connector to the lower end of the structure, and an outer portion of the coaxial cable connector to the ground plane.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool with a hanger attachment that is rotatable around the handle of the tool. The hanger is configured to fit a 2×4 rafter or joist on either side of the tool. The rotatable hanger allows for this flexibility in hanging the tool securely on a jobsite. The hanger has a plurality of designed stop positions (detents) around the handle. A user rotating the hanger around the handle will feel the hanger become more secure at one of these designed stop (detent) positions.

Abstract: System, methods, and apparatuses for an artificial intelligence (AI) toy with improved conversational dialogue and personality development. The AI toy determines responses to stimuli based on user profiles and personality profiles that are developed through user interaction and external media inputs. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and other semantic interaction processing is paired with the profiles to develop AI personality and conversational ability.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit p38? MAPK protein, and methods of using the same, are provided for treating or preventing diseases such as cancer or inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a ground plane including conductive material, and a dielectric material above the ground plane. A patch antenna is on the dielectric material. In an example, a plurality of features extends from an upper surface or a lower surface of the dielectric material and within the dielectric material, wherein the plurality of features comprises voids filled with gas or are vacuum. Additionally, or alternatively, the dielectric material is doped with a dopant. In an example, the antenna assembly further includes a first aperture and a second aperture on the ground plane and below the patch antenna, and another dielectric material below the first and second apertures. In some such cases, a first feed line is below the first aperture, and a second feed line is below the second aperture.

Abstract: System, methods, and apparatuses for an artificial intelligence (AI) toy with improved conversational dialogue and personality development. The AI toy determines responses to stimuli based on user profiles and personality profiles that are developed through user interaction and external media inputs. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and other semantic interaction processing is paired with the profiles to develop AI personality and conversational ability.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector comprises: manufacturing a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C, the hub portion comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composite component formed from a polymer matrix material containing fiber reinforcement. The component comprises a main portion and at least one raised feature extending from a surface plane s of said main portion. The at least one raised feature is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a display with a waveguide that directs image light to an eye box using an output coupler. The display may include an electrically adjustable tint layer overlapping the output coupler. The tint layer may serve to maximize contrast of images in the image light. The tint layer may include a peripheral edge seal between first and second substrates and laterally surrounding an electrochromic gel. The peripheral edge seal may protect the gel from water and oxygen. The peripheral edge seal may include one or more rings of material and/or a glass ring spacer, the substrates may include cavities, and/or the gel may include spacer beads to help minimize warpage upon curing and thus maximize flatness of the tint layer. The electrochromic gel may include first and second redox species and a third redox species configured to tune a color response of the tint layer.

Abstract: The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining movement of a robot are provided. A computing system of the robot receives information including an initial state of the robot and a goal state of the robot. The computing system determines, using nonlinear optimization, a candidate trajectory for the robot to move from the initial state to the goal state. The computing system determines whether the candidate trajectory is feasible. If the candidate trajectory is feasible, the computing system provides the candidate trajectory to a motion control module of the robot. If the candidate trajectory is not feasible, the computing system determines, using nonlinear optimization, a different candidate trajectory for the robot to move from the initial state to the goal state, the nonlinear optimization using one or more changed parameters.

Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.

Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.