Abstract: An electromechanical actuator includes a primary electrode, a secondary electrode overlying at least a portion of the primary electrode, and an electroactive layer disposed between the primary electrode and the secondary electrode, where the electroactive layer has a first curvature when zero voltage is applied between the primary electrode and the secondary electrode, and a second curvature when a non-zero voltage is applied between the primary electrode and the secondary electrode.

Abstract: A message management platform may receive, from an application operator, a configuration of a message flow. The message flow includes one or more messages associated with trigger conditions. The platform may receive, from a code snippet incorporated in an application of a user computing device, a notification that the user computing device has used the application. The platform may associate a user identifier with the user computing device. The platform may subscribe to, on behalf of the application operator, one or more API notification channels of the application builder platform. The platform may receive an API notification from the application builder platform. The platform may determine that the application builder platform's user is associated with the user identifier used by the message management platform. The platform may determine that the event described in the payload matches the trigger condition and transmit the first message to the user computing device.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and systems derived from uncultivated microorganisms useful for gene editing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to suppressing surface waves in a communication device for a wireless communication system. The communication device includes a dielectric layer extending along a plane between a chassis and a glass layer, an antenna element configured to emit a radio wave, and a retroreflective structure extending inside the dielectric layer and being located adjacent to the antenna element, and where the retroreflective structure is configured to reflect the radio wave in an angle non-parallel to the plane. The retroreflective structure hence prevents parasitic channeling of the antenna energy into surface waves in and behind the glass layer and directs the radiation into the desired direction.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for presenting a unified digital deliverable (UDD) of an infrastructure. An assemblage of the infrastructure may include at least one plan sheet of the infrastructure and a three-dimensional (3D) model of the infrastructure. An object from a perspective of the infrastructure may be selected. Based on the selection, a processor may (1) present the UDD of the infrastructure, (2) navigate to different perspectives of the infrastructure included in the UDD, and/or (2) present data that corresponds to the selected object and that is maintained with the UDD. For example, an object may be selected from a plan sheet. A processor may present the UDD of the infrastructure. The UDD may include selectable objects corresponding to the infrastructure such that a user can select an object from the UDD to navigate through different perspectives and investigate and learn about the planning, design, constructions, and/or operation of the infrastructure.

Abstract: A video editing system includes an import manager for importing media files into the video editing system; a user interface; and a synchronization engine for detecting imported media files having one or more common attributes and causing a display in the user interface of an indicia for each detected media file.

Abstract: A self powered system for EV's using kinetic energy from the non motorized wheels. Rotation/Motion from the non motorized wheels is transferred via shafts to gearboxes which increases the rotational speed, this energy is then transferred via high speed shafts into alternators. The alternators then converts this energy to electricity which is sent to the vehicles 12 v battery, the ignition, and to DC/DC converters. The DC/DC converters increases the voltage output to charge the high voltage battery. The system also contains a separate charge port with an AC/DC converter for additional charging options. Electricity stored in the high voltage battery goes through DC/AC inverter(s) to power the electric motor(s). The electric motor(s) then turns the differential creating propulsion via the remaining wheel(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a video editing system including: an import manager for importing media files into the video editing system; a user interface; and a synchronisation engine for detecting imported media files having one or more common attributes and causing the display in the user interface of an indicia for each detected media file.

Abstract: A process for producing a high-purity acetonitrile product from a low-purity acetonitrile feedstock streams. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a process for producing a sales-grade, high purity acetonitrile by (a) distilling the feedstock stream in a to yield a crude acetonitrile stream, (b) treating the crude acetonitrile stream to produce an intermediate acetonitrile stream, (c) purifying the intermediate acetonitrile stream in a pressure swing distillation system to produce a recycle stream and an acetonitrile product stream, (d) recycling the recycle stream to the first distillation column, and (e) distilling the acetonitrile product stream to yield a purified acetonitrile product stream of at least 98 wt. % acetonitrile.

Abstract: A toothbrush head and a method for brushing teeth. The toothbrush head includes a first brushing portion, and a second brushing portion. A first orientation of the toothbrush head includes the first brushing portion contacting an inside of at least one upper tooth and the second brushing portion contacting an outside of at least one lower tooth. A second orientation of the toothbrush head includes the first brushing portion contacting an inside of at least one lower tooth and the second brushing portion contacting an outside of at least one upper tooth. The method includes steps as follows: a) contacting, with a toothbrush head, an inside of at least one upper tooth concurrently with an outside of at least one lower tooth; and b) contacting, with the toothbrush head, an inside of at least one lower tooth concurrently an outside of at least one upper tooth.

Abstract: A process for producing a high-purity acetonitrile product from a low-purity acetonitrile feedstock streams. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a process for producing a sales-grade, high purity acetonitrile by (a) distilling the feedstock stream in a to yield a crude acetonitrile stream, (b) treating the crude acetonitrile stream to produce an intermediate acetonitrile stream, (c) purifying the intermediate acetonitrile stream in a pressure swing distillation system to produce a recycle stream and an acetonitrile product stream, (d) recycling the recycle stream to the first distillation column, and (e) distilling the acetonitrile product stream to yield a purified acetonitrile product stream of at least 98 wt. % acetonitrile.

Abstract: A software program and associated web-based portal is provided for industry-specific product comparison. The program and an associated web portal allows the user the ability to search multiple manufacturers' catalogs and to enter a query based upon customized search criteria. Query results are returned of products that satisfy the user's search criteria. The query is made available to manufacturers whose products are identified in the query results and a communication link is provided whereby such manufacturers can contact the user to discuss the product identified in the search. The user can respond using the message board associated with the web portal. The program and portal can also integrate updates to pump manufacturers' catalogs and can also produce best-fit solutions for users' design criteria.