Abstract: A thin, flat, absorbent, removable beverage coaster for placement over the top of a stemware foot to absorb condensation trickling down from the stemware bowl. This reduces condensation for reaching the stemware user or the table surface.

Abstract: A LoRa transmitter and corresponding receiver where the detection sequence in the preamble is phase-modulated and includes an information that encodes the position in the preamble, such as a countdown index. Nodes that wake up to receive a scheduled download can determine from this information how far the end of the detection sequence is and manage their energy consumption accordingly. The phase modulation is compatible with legacy devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving cardiovascular function in a human patient (e.g., reducing hypertension), as well as methods of treating a cardiovascular disease, by administering a recombinant human soluble ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterase (hsNPP1), active fragment or fusion protein thereof.

Abstract: Described here are VHH antibody libraries with heavy chain variable domains framework scaffolds having complementary determining regions (CDRs) found in naturally-occurring human antibodies, and methods of making such antibody libraries. The antibody libraries are free of members that comprise one or more liabilities affecting one or more features of such members.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing methemoglobin or polymerized methemoglobin. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising methemoglobin complexed with haptoglobin or polymerized methemoglobin, as well as methods of using thereof to treat cyanide and hydrogen sulfide poisoning.

Abstract: A pixel includes, on a first face, first trenches extending parallel to a first direction and regularly spaced in a second direction (orthogonal to the first direction) and second trenches extending parallel to the second direction and regularly spaced in the first direction. The first trenches include first notches, each first notch extending from a first trench and being aligned with a corresponding second trench. The second trenches include second notches, each second notch extending from a second trench and being aligned with a corresponding first trench.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and systems for making and using pooled biological samples for laboratory testing. In certain embodiments, the methods and systems may be used for pooling basophil donors for laboratory testing for chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Abstract: A radar system comprises a plurality of receive antennas that receive a radar signal. One or more processors are configured to perform acts selecting one or more training cells for noise power estimation based upon a radar signal received at one or more receive antennas. The acts further comprise calculating a mean noise power value for the one or more training cells and calculating a noise power variance for the one or more training cells. The acts also comprise estimating a probability of false alarm (PFA) threshold to be applied for a non-training cell and estimating a PFA threshold offset based on the noise power variance. The acts further comprise adjusting a current PFA threshold offset based on the estimated PFA threshold offset.

Abstract: A method for improved Radio Resource Management (RRM) for a User Equipment, UE, (100) operating in a network (200) comprising one or more first User Equipments (100), a second User Equipment (100-2) and a network node (210. 220), the method comprising: determining a dependency between the one or more first UEs (100) and the second User Equipment (100-2); determining RRM settings for the second User Equipment; and determining RRM settings for the one or more first UEs (100) based on the RRM settings for the second User Equipment (100-2).

Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging system is disclosed. The ultrasonic imaging system comprises an ultrasonic catheter having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end. The ultrasonic imaging system includes an ultrasonic transducer array disposed within the distal end of the ultrasonic catheter. The ultrasonic transducer array comprises a plurality of transducer array elements arranged on a substrate. Further, a catheter shaft is connected at one end to a handle assembly and at other end to the ultrasonic transducer array. The catheter shaft houses an electronic flex cable which is in communication with at least one signal trace and is configured to direct each of the plurality of transducer array elements to transmit and receive ultrasound beams, receive at least one signal from the plurality of transducer array elements, and construct at least one image of at least a portion of the heart based on the at least one signal.

Abstract: A panel block for retrofitting a structure is provided. The panel block includes a plurality of foam blocks for insulation. Each of the foam blocks includes a first feature and a second feature. The first feature and the second feature are configured to interlock adjacent panel blocks. A protective cladding layer is positioned on one of the foam blocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel esterase, more particularly to esterase variants having improved thermostability compared to the esterase of SEQ ID No 1 and the uses thereof for degrading polyester containing material, such as plastic products. The esterases of the invention are particularly suited to degrade polyethylene terephthalate, and material containing polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a first pushable transport cart which can be embodied as a shopping cart or baggage cart. The first pushable transport cart comprises contact elements. If the first pushable transport cart is pushed into a second corresponding pushable transport cart, the contact elements form an electric contact between the first and second pushable transport carts. Electric power can be supplied via this electric contact, whereby charging of a storage device of the first pushable transport cart from a storage device of the second pushable transport cart takes place using a charge flow management system.

Abstract: Aspects and implementations of the present disclosure relate, generally, to optimization of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and, more specifically, to a transfer hub for autonomous trucking operations. In one example, the disclosed techniques include obtaining, at a first time, one or more first images of an outside environment of an AV and shutting down a data processing system of the AV. The techniques further include initiating a starting-up of the data processing system of the AV and obtaining, at a second time, one or more second images of the outside environment of the AV. The techniques further include determining, based on a comparison of the one or more first images to the one or more second images, that the AV has not moved between the first time and the second time and completing the starting-up of the data processing system of the AV.

Abstract: A compound comprising a structure of Formula I, is provided. In Formula I, RW has a structure of Formula II, where at least two RE substituents are joined to form a 5- to 10-membered ring; each of X1 to X11 and Z1 to Z3 is C or N; M is Pd or Pt; each of moiety A, moiety B, moiety C, and moiety D is a ring or a polycyclic fused ring system; each of L1 and L2 is a direct bond or a linker; each substituent is hydrogen or a General Substituents defined herein; and any two substituents may be joined or fused to form a ring, Formulations, OLEDs, and consumer products containing the compound are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a structural unit that includes an inner frame having at least one side, an outer frame having at least three sides, and a connecting element, where both the inner frame and the outer frame are positioned parallel to a first reference plane (the xy-plane), the inner frame is positioned within the outer frame, the connecting element physically connects the inner frame and the outer frame, and the connecting element is positioned parallel to the first reference plane.

Abstract: A process for charging a discharged electrochemical cell includes applying a voltage bias to the discharged electrochemical cell; and illuminating the cathode, the anode, or both the cathode and the anode with light having a narrow band of wavelengths corresponding to the respective band gaps of the electrode active materials.

Abstract: A pick-up attachment for a harvesting machine includes a pick-up rotor having pick-up tools for picking crop up from the ground. The pick-up rotor is connected to at least one guide element on the ground that guides the pick-up rotor to the ground. The pick-up rotor along with the at least one guide element is suspended on the machine frame of the pick-up attachment by control arms, so as to swing. Each control arm is connected to the pick-up rotor with one end, in an articulated manner, and to the machine frame with the other end, in an articulated manner, so that during push travel of the pick-up attachment, a push point forming the attack point of a thrust direction vector defined by the control arms is arranged below the contact point that forms between the ground and the guide element, when the pick-up rotor assumes a certain position.

Abstract: An aiming jig for a tibia plate, including: a head the interfaces with a head of the tibia plate comprising: screw guide holes corresponding to screw holes in the head of the tibia plate; a fixation protrusion that engages a fixation opening in the head of the tibia plate, wherein an engagement of the fixation protrusion with the fixation opening aligns the head with the head of the tibia plate; and an arm extending from the head including a guide wherein the guide is configured to extend along an anterior portion of a tibia when the aiming jig is fixed to the tibia plate, and the guide includes a support screw guide hole that guides a placement of a support screw into the tibia in a generally anterior to posterior direction so that the support screw avoids interfering with plate screws placed in the head of the tibia plate.

Abstract: Disclosed are a bottom-up instance segmentation method and apparatus. The bottom-up instance segmentation method includes acquiring an image, identifying a boundary of each instance and a shared pixel between instances by encoding the image into a seed map and a plurality of sigma maps based on a previously trained bottom-up segmentation model, and outputting a segmented image for an object in the image based on the boundary of each instance and the shared pixel between instances.