Abstract: This invention relates to the storage on a solid matrix of genetic material, in particular DNA that has been purified prior to the application to the solid matrix. More specifically, the invention relates to a solid matrix for the storage of purified DNA, which matrix has been treated with a solution comprising plant polysaccharide inulin. One advantage of the invention is that an increased amount of DNA can be stored in the solid matrix of the present invention.

Abstract: A processing service of a provider network may protect media content from being tampered with when it is transmitted from the provider network/transcoder to untrusted networks (e.g., third-party networks/CDNs) and to a media player. The processing service (e.g., the transcoder) generates a public and a private key. The service uses the private key to digitally sign content portions (e.g., video frames) before distribution to untrusted CDNs. The provider network creates a manifest that includes the public key. To play the media content, the media player obtains a manifest that includes the public key (via a secure/trusted connection with the provider network). The media player may then obtain the media content from an untrusted edge server/CDN and validate it using the public key that was separately obtained from the manifest (to verify the content was not tampered with).

Abstract: A compression ignition internal combustion engine (30) for a heavy-duty diesel vehicle comprising an exhaust system (32) comprising a composite oxidation catalyst (12, 42) and a soot filter substrate (44, 50) disposed downstream from the composite oxidation catalyst comprising: a substrate (5), preferably a honeycomb flow-through substrate monolith, having a total length L and a longitudinal axis and having a substrate surface extending axially between a first substrate end (I) and a second substrate end (O); two catalyst washcoat zones (1, 2) arranged axially in series on and along the substrate surface, wherein a first catalyst washcoat zone (1) having a length L1 and comprising a first catalyst washcoat layer (9), wherein L1<L, is defined at one end by the first substrate end (I) and at a second end by a first end (15) of a second catalyst washcoat zone (2) having a length L2 and comprising a second catalyst washcoat layer (11), wherein L2<L, wherein the second catalyst washcoat zone (2) is defined a

Abstract: This invention relates to the storage on a solid matrix of genetic material, in particular DNA that has been purified prior to the application to the solid matrix. More specifically, the invention relates to a solid matrix for the storage of purified DNA, which matrix has been treated with a solution comprising plant polysaccharide inulin. One advantage of the invention is that an increased amount of DNA can be stored in the solid matrix of the present invention.

Abstract: A processing service of a provider network may protect media content from being tampered with when it is transmitted from the provider network/transcoder to untrusted networks (e.g., third-party networks/CDNs) and to a media player. The processing service (e.g., the transcoder) generates a public and a private key. The service uses the private key to digitally sign content portions (e.g., video frames) before distribution to untrusted CDNs. The provider network creates a manifest that includes the public key. To play the media content, the media player obtains a manifest that includes the public key (via a secure/trusted connection with the provider network). The media player may then obtain the media content from an untrusted edge server/CDN and validate it using the public key that was separately obtained from the manifest (to verify the content was not tampered with).

Abstract: Customized assistive gripping devices in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a customized assistive gripping device, comprising a body comprising an outer surface that conforms to an interior contour of a user's hand in a gripping configuration; and a slot located inside the body, wherein the slot comprises a first opening for receiving an object.

Abstract: A composite, zone-coated, dual-use ammonia (AMOX) and nitric oxide oxidation catalyst (12) comprises: a substrate (5) having a total length L and a longitudinal axis and having a substrate surface extending axially between a first substrate end (I) and a second substrate end (O); two or more catalyst washcoat zones (1; 2) comprised of a first catalyst washcoat layer (9) comprising a refractory metal oxide support material and one or more platinum group metal components supported thereon and a second catalyst washcoat layer (11) different from the first catalyst washcoat layer (9) and comprising a refractory metal oxide support material and one or more platinum group metal components supported thereon, which two or more catalyst washcoat zones (1; 2) being arranged axially in series on and along the substrate surface, wherein a first catalyst washcoat zone (1) having a length L1, wherein L1<L, is defined at one end by the first substrate end (I) and at a second end (13) by a first end (15) of a second catal

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for adding an element to a design. The method includes displaying a design canvas and, in response to detecting an insert element user interaction, displaying a quick-add GUI. Text query data is received via the quick-add GUI and a submit query user interaction is detected. In response to determining that the submit query user interaction is associated with an add defined element command, a first design element that is associated with the add defined element command is added to the design.

Abstract: A digitally printed security document includes: a security document substrate; a first digitally printed print working on a first surface of the substrate in a first region, the first print working including a first array of printed elements arranged according to a first grid of lattice points having a first pitch; and a second digitally printed print working on the first surface of the substrate in a second region, the second print working including a second array of printed elements arranged across a second grid of lattice points having a second pitch different from the first pitch.

Abstract: A hand-held conduit bending tool includes an elongated handle and a bender head disposed on the handle. The bender head comprising a body portion having at least one curved channel therein. In an embodiment, the channel is elliptical in cross-section. A handle mount is at a rear end of the body portion and rearward of the hook portion and a foot pedal is formed. In some embodiments, two channels are provided to accommodate two differently sized conduits. Markings are provided to enable use of the tool in a head-down position and in a head-up position.

Abstract: A processing service of a provider network may protect media content from being tampered with when it is transmitted from the provider network/transcoder to untrusted networks (e.g., third-party networks/CDNs) and to a media player. The processing service (e.g., the transcoder) generates a public and a private key. The service uses the private key to digitally sign content portions (e.g., video frames) before distribution to untrusted CDNs. The provider network creates a manifest that includes the public key. To play the media content, the media player obtains a manifest that includes the public key (via a secure/trusted connection with the provider network). The media player may then obtain the media content from an untrusted edge server/CDN and validate it using the public key that was separately obtained from the manifest (to verify the content was not tampered with).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bioprinting system (100) for printing a liquid directly onto a subject. The bioprinting system (100) comprises a bioprinting assembly (102). Optionally, a robotic arm (104) and a control system (150) are provided. The bioprinting assembly (102) may be coupled to the robotic arm (104) to be positionable relative to the subject. The bioprinting assembly (102) is configured to dispense the liquid onto the subject and comprises a reservoir (120) for holding the liquid and a loading mechanism (134) to prime the reservoir (120) with the liquid directly prior to printing. The loading mechanism (134) has a one way inlet to permit liquid to be loaded into the reservoir (120) and prevent fluid from exiting the reservoir via the one way inlet. There is also provided associated methods.

Abstract: A device for securing pages of a book in an open position. The device operates as a unitary Improved Book Page Holder in a secure manner that is effective without presenting intricate, moving or visibly obstructive parts. In particular, the device includes discretely separate flanges that interface open pages at apex locations thereof. Simultaneously, a central wedge component is provided is inserted into a crevice between the open pages. Thus, discrete wedge points of tension-pressure are introduced by way of the wedge component which occurs in unison with tension-pressure from the flanges at the apex locations. Therefore, as a practical matter, a unique form of securing and holding is provided that maintains the pages of a book in an open position until a user intends to advance device to the next pair of adjacent book pages or until removal of the device takes place.

Abstract: An exhaust gas aftertreatment system for a diesel-engined vehicle, which system comprising a NOx Storage Catalyst (NSC) followed in a downstream direction by a Catalysed Soot Filter (CSF), wherein the CSF comprises an oxidative catalyst comprising a palladium-rich weight ratio of platinum and palladium.

Abstract: Techniques for low latency streaming, for example in a broadcasting environment, are described herein. In some examples, a playlist may include both currently encoded segments, which are segments that are fully encoded at or before playlist generation, and also future encoded segments, which are segments that have not yet been fully encoded at playlist generation. In some cases, the inclusion of future encoded segments in a playlist may result in a player requesting a segment that has not yet been fully encoded at the time that the request is received by the server. In some examples, even though the segment is not yet fully encoded, the server may nevertheless save and process the request, for example by transmitting encoded portions of the requested segment as those portions are made available by the encoder.

Abstract: An exhaust system for treating an exhaust gas produced by a lean burn engine comprising: (i) a NOx absorber catalyst comprising a molecular sieve catalyst disposed on a substrate, wherein the molecular sieve catalyst comprises a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; (ii) means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas; and (iii) a lean NOx trap; wherein the NOx absorber catalyst is upstream of both the means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas and the lean NOx trap.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a degradable seed pod arranged to be delivered from a vehicle to a ground surface, the pod comprising a seed encased in a hardened material, the hardened material being composed and manufactured in a manner that shields the seed from damage when the pod experiences an impact force.

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine, which oxidation catalyst comprises: a first washcoat region comprising platinum (Pt), manganese (Mn) and a first support material; a second washcoat region comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) and a second support material; and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end; wherein the second washcoat region is arranged to contact the exhaust gas at the outlet end of the substrate and after contact of the exhaust gas with the first washcoat region.

Abstract: A wear strip for a conveyor having a frame with frame spacers is provided. There are two frame spacers at one end of the frame, each having at least one lock. The lock has a riser and a head, wherein the head is wider than the riser forming a generally but not limited to T-shaped profile. A wear strip having a hole with an upper cavity and a lower passage having a wide gap and narrow gap is provided. The wear strip can be secured by the lock. This is accomplished by mounting the wear strip on the frame spacers so that the head of the lock projects into the upper cavity of the wear strip. Then, the wear strip is longitudinally moved so that the riser enters the narrow gap in the wear strip. Longitudinal wear strips can be inserted that longitudinally lock the wear strips in place.

Abstract: A digitally printed security document includes: a security document substrate; a first digitally printed print working on a first surface of the substrate in a first region, the first print working including a first array of printed elements arranged according to a first grid of lattice points having a first pitch; and a second digitally printed print working on the first surface of the substrate in a second region, the second print working including a second array of printed elements arranged across a second grid of lattice points having a second pitch different from the first pitch.