Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, and an interior compartment, the inlet port and the outlet port fluidically coupled to form a flow path in the interior compartment, a filter membrane in the flow path, the filter membrane having a porosity capable of capturing biological molecules as liquid flows along the flow path, a fluid screen in the flow path on an opposite side of the filter membrane from the inlet port, and a desiccating element in the flow path comprised of one of a hygroscopic or hydrophilic material selected to absorb moisture from the filter membrane at ambient temperature.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to composing an editable artificial reality scene. Implementations include a composer tool for generating editable artificial reality scenes. For example, a scene creator can generate an artificial reality scene and publish the scene such that it can be accessed and/or edited by other users. The artificial reality scene can include scene components, such as an avatar, virtual object, motion dynamics, background, camera perspective, and others. Implementations of a privilege manager can manage access and/or edit privileges for stored artificial reality scenes. For example, the scene creator can define the scope of users that can access and/or edit the original scene and/or define the components of the scene that are editable. In some implementations, an original artificial reality scene can be edited multiple times by multiple users, thus generating multiple edited versions of the original scene.

Abstract: Technology is described to provide a foot and ankle prosthesis for individuals with lower limb loss. This technology is able to store and release energy and individuals or patients who are using the foot/ankle prosthesis may be able to expend less energy when walking. The system includes a hydraulic damper attached to dynamic energy storing spring elements. The axis of rotation of the system can be near to that of an intact human ankle, providing biomimetic function. The system can utilize spring elements based on the vertical displacement of the center of pressure of an intact normal foot. A hydraulic system can provide user adjustable heel height and adaptation to inclines. The dorsiflexion and plantar flexion resistances can be independently adjusted manually or electrically. In addition, the system can be automatically locked in dorsiflexion when loaded and unlock when unloaded.

Abstract: An inline filter housing with a biodegradable, hydrophilic material that operates in conjunction with a field sampling apparatus to both concentrate field sampled environmental DNA particles from water samples and to automatically preserve the captured DNA via desiccation, thus avoiding filter membrane transfer steps, chemicals or cold storage preservation requirements. The hydrophilic filter housing is capable of rapidly preserving the field sampled environmental DNA captured on the filter membrane at ambient field temperatures.

Abstract: A device is provided to be implanted to create a temporary or permanent connection between two hollow structures. The hollow structures may be, for example, an aortic or large vessel aneurysm sac and a large adjacent vein.

Abstract: A vehicle tire dressing machine comprises a longitudinal linear guide system and a lateral linear guide system. The longitudinal linear guide system is adjacent and parallel to a transport conveyor for a vehicle having a vehicle tire, and the longitudinal linear guide system has a drive motor and is adapted for reciprocal motion thereon.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a quality of experience (QoE) requirement for an application accessing a CSP network is described. When the application is executed on a mobile device, a message is communicated from the mobile application to a QoE network appliance. The message is associated with a QoE requirement for latency, bandwidth, and packet loss rate. A radio access network (RAN) data set and a core network (CN) data set that includes a network data analytics function (NWDAF) data set is identified and communicated to the QoE network appliance which associates the RAN data set, the CN data set, and the NWDAF data with the requirements for said latency, bandwidth, and packet loss rate, and generates a measured QoE Score.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring quality of experience (QoE) satisfaction for an application accessing a CSP network is described. A QoE requirement is associated with an application executed on a mobile device that is communicatively coupled to a CSP network. The QoE requirement for the application includes a QoE latency requirement, a QoE bandwidth requirement, and a QoE packet loss rate requirement. An edge-collection module gathers a radio access network (RAN) data set, and a core network (CN) data set that includes a network data analytics function (NWDAF) data set. The QoE network appliance generates a measured QoE score with the RAN data set, the CN data set, and the NWDAF data set. The measured QoE score is associated with the latency measurement, the bandwidth measurement, and the packet loss rate measurement. A subscriber ID is billed when a charging function determines the measured QoE satisfies the QoE requirement.

Abstract: A vehicle tire dressing machine comprises a longitudinal linear guide system and a lateral linear guide system. The longitudinal linear guide system is adjacent and parallel to a transport conveyor for a vehicle having a vehicle tire, and the longitudinal linear guide system has a drive motor and is adapted for reciprocal motion thereon.

Abstract: Insulated paper products are disclosed. Methods of making and using insulated paper products are also disclosed.

Abstract: An exercise assembly for assisting a user in performing squats and other exercise maneuvers is presented herein. The exercise assembly includes a substantially planar base platform, at least one riser bracket fixed to a top surface of the base platform, and a plurality of risers each selectively and removably disposable in a vertically stacked orientation within a channel of the at least one riser bracket to define a height-adjustable support block. Selective removal of one or more of the risers from the vertically stacked orientation within the channel will serve to lower the height-adjustable support block for the performance of more challenging squat exercises.

Abstract: Insulated paper products are disclosed. Methods of making and using insulated paper products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A step drill bit including a shank operatively couplable to a tool, a body portion coupled to the shank, the body portion including a tool bit tip and a plurality of progressively sized, axially stacked steps, the body portion defining a hollow cavity, and an inner structure having a plurality of support members extending within the hollow cavity.

Abstract: A bolt cutter comprising a bolt cutting head and a pair of handles. The bolt cutting head includes a pair of blades and a pair of links. Each link is coupled to one of the pair of blades. Each of the handles defines a longitudinal axis and includes a handle portion and a grip sleeve portion. The handle portion is coupled to one of the pair of links, and the handle portion has an outer surface with a tip projecting therefrom. The grip sleeve portion surrounds the handle portion and is movable along the handle axis of the corresponding handle between a retracted position and an extended position to adjust a length of the corresponding handle. The grip sleeve portion includes an inner surface having a slot provided thereon. The slot selectively receives the tip to adjust the length.

Abstract: An inline filter housing with a biodegradable, hydrophilic material that operates in conjunction with a field sampling apparatus to both concentrate field sampled environmental DNA particles from water samples and to automatically preserve the captured DNA via desiccation, thus avoiding filter membrane transfer steps, chemicals or cold storage preservation requirements. The hydrophilic filter housing is capable of rapidly preserving the field sampled environmental DNA captured on the filter membrane at ambient field temperatures.

Abstract: A system and method for resolving an unsatisfactory quality of experience (QoE) for an application executed on a wireless device that accesses a CSP network is described. A QoE network appliance generates an integrated event stream that includes a RAN data set, a CN data set, a NWDAF data set, a QoE latency measurement, a QoE bandwidth measurement, and a QoE packet loss rate measurement. A measured QoE score is generated with the RAN data set, the CN data set, and the NWDAF data set. The measured QoE score is associated with a QoE latency measurement, a QoE bandwidth measurement, and a QoE packet loss rate measurement. A robotics process automation (RPA) module receives the integrated event stream when the measured QoE score fails to satisfy the QoE requirement. The RPA module performs one or more automated actions to improve the measured QoE based on information from the integrated event stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a three-dimensional (3D) non-contact position sensor. A system includes a magnetic target coupled to and/or integrated with a target object and a position sensor comprising a plurality of magnetometers configured to provide a set of magnetic flux values corresponding to a magnetic field generated by the magnetic target. A logic device receives the set of magnetic flux values provided by the plurality of magnetometers of the position sensor and determines a position and/or orientation of the target object based, at least in part, on the received set of magnetic flux values. The position and/or orientation of the target object may be used as feedback to help position and/or orient the target object according to a desired position and/or orientation or to track its position accurately in real-time.

Abstract: A reader system for a tire with an integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor, in which the integrated RFID and TPMS sensor is mounted on the tire, is provided. The reader system includes at least one antenna that is external to the tire. The at least one antenna is mounted on a vehicle on which the tire is mounted in a location proximate the tire. The at least one antenna is in electronic communication with the integrated RFID and TPMS sensor. A reader is mounted on the vehicle and is also in electronic communication with the at least one antenna. The at least one antenna relays a signal from the integrated RFID and TPMS sensor to the reader. A display device is in electronic communication with the reader to receive and display data from the integrated RFID and TPMS sensor.

Abstract: Technology is described to provide a foot and ankle prosthesis for individuals with lower limb loss. This technology is able to store and release energy and individuals or patients who are using the foot/ankle prosthesis may be able to expend less energy when walking. The system includes a hydraulic damper attached to dynamic energy storing spring elements. The axis of rotation of the system can be near to that of an intact human ankle, providing biomimetic function. The system can utilize spring elements based on the vertical displacement of the center of pressure of an intact normal foot. A hydraulic system can provide user adjustable heel height and adaptation to inclines. The dorsiflexion and plantar flexion resistances can be independently adjusted manually or electrically. In addition, the system can be automatically locked in dorsiflexion when loaded and unlock when unloaded.