Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tag suitable for use with pets and other animals. The tag may be a glass tag that includes an antenna, a first circuit block and a second circuit block. The antenna has a common core having a coil wound around the core. The coil interconnects a first antenna pad, a second antenna pad and a third antenna pad; a first circuit block having a first and a second contact pad, the first and second antenna pads interconnected to the first and second contact pads respectively. The second circuit block has a third and a fourth contact pads. The second and third antenna pads interconnected to the third and fourth contact pads respectively. The first circuit block may be an RFID integrated circuit and the second circuit block may be an NFC IC.

Abstract: A distributed direct current power system including an inverter to invert DC to alternating current (AC), a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) strings, and a plurality of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) converters coupled between the plurality of photovoltaic (PV) strings, respectively, and the central inverter, the plurality of MPPT converters configured to maximize solar power production by the plurality of PV strings and minimize mismatch between the plurality of PV strings. The system also including a plurality of batteries, a plurality of DC-DC battery converters (DCBC) coupled to the plurality of batteries and configured to manage charge and discharge of the plurality of batteries, enable interconnection of the plurality of PV strings and the plurality of batteries, and supply a constant medium DC voltage to the central inverter, and a hydrogen generation system in electrical communication with the inverter, the photovoltaic strings, or the batteries.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to causing certain reasoning with respect to why an automated assistant performed (or did not perform) certain fulfillment and/or alternate fulfillment of an assistant command. For example, implementations can receive user input that includes the assistant command, process the user input to determine data to be utilized in performance of the certain fulfillment or the alternate fulfillment of the assistant command, and cause the automated assistant to utilize the data to perform the certain fulfillment or the alternate fulfillment of the assistant command. In some implementations, output that includes the certain reasoning can be provided for presentation to a user in response to additional user input that requests the certain reasoning. In some implementations, a selectable element can be visually rendered and, when selected by the user, the output that includes the certain reasoning can be provided for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A number of variations are disclosed including a system and method for modifying, in real-time, at least one brake or powertrain application to individual roadwheels of a vehicle to increase lateral maneuver capability in a vehicle having an operational, partially operational, failing, or failed electronic steering system. The system and method may include modifying at least one brake or powertrain command to individual roadwheels where vehicle instability is detected.

Abstract: Implants, implant systems, and methods for treatment of mitral valve regurgitation and other valve diseases generally include a coaptation assist body which remains within the blood flow path as the leaflets of the valve move, the valve bodies often being relatively thin, elongate (along the blood flow path), and/or conformable structures which extend laterally from commissure to commissure, allowing the native leaflets to engage and seal against the large, opposed surfaces on either side of the valve body during the heart cycle phase when the ventricle contracts to empty that chamber of blood, and allows blood to pass around the valve body so that blood flows from the atrium to the ventricle during the filling phase of the heart cycle. Separate deployment of independent anchors near each of the commissures may facilitate positioning and support of an exemplary triangular valve body, with a third anchor being deployed in the ventricle.

Abstract: An anti-vacuum surge (AVS) cartridge includes a solenoid valve with a magnetic plunger having parallel flattened surfaces, in a valve cavity of a rectangular or other similar cross section. The flattened surfaces of the plunger are oppositely disposed from each other and are in line with the flow path through the aspiration channel of the AVS cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle interior trim part, wherein the motor vehicle interior trim part has a layered structure, wherein the layered structure comprises a decorative layer with a front side designed as a visible side and a rear side opposite the front side. The invention is characterized in that the motor vehicle trim part has at least one shape-memory material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ingredients for improving the flavour of food products. It concerns flavouring compositions with 8Z, 11Z-heptadecadional, 8Z-heptadecenal and 7Z-hexadecenal and optionally further aldehydes. Furthermore, the present invention relates to preparations with improved taste characteristics comprising an inventive flavouring composition as well as the use of an inventive flavouring composition and a method for improving at least one taste characteristic in a preparation.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle, which has at least one electric machine, is provided and may include providing a recuperation torque aimed at decelerating the motor vehicle at least temporarily, setting the recuperation torque to a target value, and selecting a default value for the recuperation torque from a plurality of default values. A first recuperation operating mode may be carried out when a default value is selected on the operating element which corresponds to a recuperation torque other than zero. The first recuperation operating mode may be switched to a second recuperation operating mode when a default value is selected on the operating element which corresponds to a recuperation torque of zero and when an accelerator pedal of the motor vehicle is actuated. The disclosure further relates to a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A manufacture, matter of compositions, function, methods and uses of a compression legging system that combines a swelling monitor, a patient activity monitor, medical compression legging material, and a mobile application to help PTS patients detect recurrent DVT and seek medical attention quickly before the development of PE, while reducing swelling and preventing DVT via compression therapy.

Abstract: A method for determining a substance concentration in a particle-containing liquid, in particular of glucose in blood, wherein a refractive index of the liquid is dependent on a concentration of the substance dissolved therein, includes emitting a measuring light beam of at least one wavelength onto a sample containing the liquid. The method also includes detecting a first light component scattered by scattering on the particles contained in the liquid at a first angle, which corresponds in particular to a forward scattering of the light component. The method further includes detecting a second light component scattered at a second angle by the particles contained in the liquid. The method additionally includes determining a concentration or a proportion of the substance in the liquid from the detected first and second light components, in particular by forming a ratio from the detected first and second light components.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of ocular surface disorders including meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, dry eye disease and other inflammatory and/or infectious diseases of the anterior surface of the eye(s). Said compositions and methods comprise keratolytic conjugates which demonstrate keratolytic activity, and anti-inflammatory or other desirable activities. Topical administration of said compositions to the eyelid margin or surrounding areas provides therapeutic benefit to patients suffering from ocular surface disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a damper arrangement for a railway coupler, comprising a shell (2) with a mounting bracket a draw bracket (3), a damper (4) having a damper body (41) connected to the shell (2) and a piston (42) mounted on a damper head (43), the piston (42) being axially received in the damper body (41) and biased to extend in a forward direction, and a plurality of elastomeric elements (5) arranged around the damper body (4) between a first disc (53) and a second disc (52), wherein the second disc (52) is slidable to a first axial stop (32) on the draw bracket (3) at a rear part of the damper body (41), and wherein the first disc (53) is slidable to a second axial stop (44) on a forward part of the damper body (41).

Abstract: A number of variations are disclosed including a system and method for modifying, in real-time, at least one brake or powertrain application to individual roadwheels of a vehicle to increase lateral maneuver capability in a vehicle having an operational, partially operational, failing, or failed electronic steering system. The system and method may include modifying at least one brake or powertrain command to individual roadwheels where vehicle instability is detected.

Abstract: A method for determining a melt strategy for an additive manufacturing system comprises: receiving geometry data corresponding to a surface of a powder layer; populating the geometry data with melting points; assigning at least one treatment action to each melting point; assigning a melt parameter and a prerequisite thermal characteristic to each treatment action; generating a preliminary list; creating a revised order comprising a plurality of sequential unpopulated items; and populating the revised order by: identifying an earliest unpopulated item, determining if any treatment action comprises prerequisite thermal characteristics satisfied for a time of the earliest unpopulated item, assigning an assignment to the earliest unpopulated item; removing the treatment action comprising prerequisite thermal characteristics which are satisfied for the sequential time of the earliest unpopulated item from the preliminary list, classifying the earliest unpopulated item as a populated item, and returning to identify

Abstract: The invention relates to a classifier arrangement for a vertical roller mill having at least two classifiers. Each classifier has an active rotor which is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is aligned at least at an angle of 50° to the vertical. The invention is characterized in that around each classifier a guide vane arrangement is provided at least partially surrounding the said classifier and having at least one guide vane. The guide vane has an open profile towards the axis of rotation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vertical roller mill having a classifier arrangement according to the invention.

Abstract: A pressure washer includes a motor for a high-pressure pump, a battery pack to supply the motor with energy, a battery compartment for the battery pack and a housing. The battery compartment has an insertion opening through which the battery pack can be inserted into the battery compartment. The battery compartment has a base body. The pressure washer has a protective element for protecting the battery compartment from liquid, which is arranged radially outside the base body of the battery compartment and has a protective surface. The battery compartment has a projection which projects radially beyond the base body of the battery compartment. The protective surface points in an insertion direction. The pressure washer has at least one angular sector around the insertion axis in which the protective element axially overlaps the projection such that the projection lies in front of the protective surface with respect to the insertion direction.

Abstract: A number of variations are disclosed including a system and method for modifying, in real-time, at least one brake or powertrain application to individual roadwheels of a vehicle to increase lateral maneuver capability in a vehicle having an operational, partially operational, failing, or failed electronic steering system. The system and method may include modifying at least one brake or powertrain command to individual roadwheels where vehicle instability is detected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure guard for a bottle, comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, which are configured to non-releasably enclose an upper portion of the neck of the bottle to be secured, including the bottle closure, when in a securing state, wherein the first housing part and the second housing part are interconnected so as to be movable relative to one another and are transferable between the securing state and a release state, in which the closure guard can be released from the neck, and a locking mechanism which is associated with either the first housing part or the second housing part and is configured to lock the first housing part and the second housing part in the securing state.

Abstract: A brace system for supporting a user's arms and thighs during resistance exercises includes an arm restraint which is worn on the user's shoulders and which comprises a crossbar and a pair of arm supports. When the arm restraint is worn, the crossbar extends over the user's chest and the arm supports extend over the user's biceps, restraining the user's arms from moving forwardly with respect to the chest past the chest. The brace system further includes a thigh support which is positioned over a ledge of a seat during use and which supports the user's thighs to eliminate extraneous movement from muscles other than the user's quadriceps during a leg exercise.