Abstract: A co-processing that includes converting oil drilling waste into a material with technical characteristics that can be used as fuel or alternative raw material for a specific petrochemical process. In the co-process, the components that make up the waste such as solid, oil, and water are recovered. The co-process is a self-sustaining process, reducing gas emissions into the atmosphere, accompanied by savings in the operating cost of the process.

Abstract: The present disclosure features compounds (e.g., oxaziridine-based compounds), as well as related compositions and methods of use thereof, e.g., for selectively labeling a methionine residue in a target peptide or protein.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing defining a chamber. The sensor assembly includes a sensor supported by the housing. The sensor assembly includes a duct extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the duct being open to an environment external to the chamber and the second end being fluidly connected to the chamber. The duct includes a first portion at the first end, a second portion at the second end, and a middle portion between the first portion and the second portion. The middle portion extends downward from the first portion, and the second portion extends upward to the second end.

Abstract: A cutting tool and an attachment mechanism configured to removably securely couple the cutting tool and a cutting instrument together. The cutting tool comprises a tang end portion, a tip end portion, and a cutting edge on the tip end portion. The attachment mechanism comprises a first and second clamping members with first and second engagement surfaces, respectively. The second clamping member further comprises a pair of axially-spaced projections extending and a pair of laterally-spaced projections extending past the second engagement surface. The attachment mechanism further comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to selectively adjust the distance between the first and second engagement surfaces. The tang end portion comprises an axially extending coupling slot and a pair of elastically-deformable securement members at lateral sides that extend laterally outward as they extend axially from the tang end portion toward the tip end portion.

Abstract: A heat exchanger configured to be positioned in a tail cone section of a fuselage of an aircraft and including a liner through which passes hot gases from an auxiliary power unit (APU) and plates within the liner, wherein the plates are hollow and receive a second fluid from a first collector and discharge the second fluid from the plates to a second collector.

Abstract: A method for modelling a shape of data in a GAN comprising a generator agent (G) for generating synthetic data (110, 220) and a discriminator agent (D) for distinguishing between the generated synthetic data (120, 220) and real original data (110) that follow an arbitrary, continuous or discrete, distribution defined by a n-dimensional vector of input variables xi. The method, before generating output synthetic data (220), computes an Inverse Smirnov transformation fSi?1 for each of the n input variables xi and attaches an activation function (200) to the generator agent (G), wherein the activation function (200) is a n-dimensional vector faG formed by the computed Inverse Smirnov transformations, faG=(fS1?1, fS2?1, . . . , fSn?1). The GAN implementing the method generates the output synthetic data (220) using the activation function (200) which outputs synthetic data (220) with a distribution (420, 420?) whose shape is the same as the arbitraty distribution of the original data (110).

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: A cart stabilization system and rolling cart elements for robotic surgery and other medical instrumentation are disclosed. The cart stabilization system includes a base and lifting caster systems coupled to a bottom portion of the base. Each lifting caster system includes a rolling element, a swivel foot assembly moveably coupled to the rolling element; and a hydraulic mounting base coupled to a portion of the swivel foot assembly. Methods of assembling a lifting caster system and for using a cart stabilization system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Surgical robotic systems and methods that are configured to mitigate and withstand vibration forces. The robotic systems include an articulated arm comprising a plurality of arm segments, and adjustable joints coupled between adjacent arm segments. The robotic systems include an end effector rotatably coupled to an end arm segment comprising a powered drive portion. The end effector comprises a cutting tool attachment mechanism that is configured to couple with a cutting tool such that the cutting tool extends axially therefrom, and the powered drive portion translates the cutting tool along a cutting pathway along which the cutting tool is configured to effectuate cutting that is angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the cutting tool. The end effector is oriented such that the longitudinal axis of the cutting tool, and that of the end effector itself, are angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the end arm segment.

Abstract: A cutting tool and an attachment mechanism configured to removably securely couple the cutting tool and a cutting instrument together. The cutting tool comprises a tang end portion, a tip end portion, and a cutting edge on the tip end portion. The attachment mechanism comprises a first and second clamping members with first and second engagement surfaces, respectively. The second clamping member further comprises a pair of axially-spaced projections extending and a pair of laterally-spaced projections extending past the second engagement surface. The attachment mechanism further comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to selectively adjust the distance between the first and second engagement surfaces. The tang end portion comprises an axially extending coupling slot and a pair of elastically-deformable securement members at lateral sides that extend laterally outward as they extend axially from the tang end portion toward the tip end portion.

Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror assembly includes a support arm configured to engage a vehicle. A rearview mirror assembly is operably coupled to the support arm. The rearview mirror assembly includes a housing that has an outer surface configured to be oriented in a vehicle-forward direction. The housing defines an opening. A tag hook is coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The tag hook includes a support portion extending from the outer surface and a retaining portion extending vertically from the support portion. A mirror is disposed within the opening of the housing.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes an upper housing. The sensor assembly includes a monolithic lower housing fixed to the upper housing and defining a chamber therebetween. The monolithic lower housing defines a drain channel that slopes downward and outward in the chamber. The sensor assembly may be mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Specifically, the monolithic lower housing may be fixed to the roof.

Abstract: A device that uses a UV sensing element capable of converting photons from a high temperature thermal source, to an electrical current. Such current is then compared with the theoretical current to be obtained from a source with the dimensions of the actual source. The theoretical current is obtained by integrating.

Abstract: Using a graphical user interface (GUI), a user is guided to generate a logical graph that represents how real data is generated in a situation. The situation is simulated using an artificial intelligence (AI) model a number of times by having the AI model choose paths through the logical graph to generate synthetic data that is representative of the real data. The AI model may also use a reward table that the user is guided to generate via the GUI to execute the simulation, wherein the reward table incentivizes certain paths of the logical graph, and agents of the AI model are trained using the values of this reward table. This synthetic data generated via the AI model can be used for training other AI models.

Abstract: The paint cart is a cart. The paint cart is adapted for use with painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart stores the painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart transports the painting equipment and supplies over a supporting surface. The paint cart comprises a pedestal pan, a plurality of tool pans, and a stanchion structure. The stanchion structure elevates each individual tool pan selected from the plurality of tool pans above the pedestal pan.

Abstract: The paint cart is a cart. The paint cart is adapted for use with painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart stores the painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart transports the painting equipment and supplies over a supporting surface. The paint cart comprises a pedestal pan, a plurality of tool pans, and a stanchion structure. The stanchion structure elevates each individual tool pan selected from the plurality of tool pans above the pedestal pan.

Abstract: A system includes a pump to circulate a flow of a fluid from a fluid source through a flow conduit assembly at unique flow rates; a flow meter fluidly coupled within the flow conduit assembly; a coiled tubing assembly fluidly coupled within the flow conduit assembly and including one or more tubing coils; a pressure sensor coupled to the flow conduit assembly and configured to measure a fluid pressure drop across the coiled tubing assembly; and a control system communicably coupled to the flow meter and the pressure sensor. The control system is configured to identify each of the unique flow rates of the flow of fluid through the coiled tubing assembly; identify, for each unique flow rate, the fluid pressure drop across the coiled tubing assembly; for each unique flow rate and corresponding measured fluid pressure drop, determine flow rate-dependent properties of the fluid; and generate a rheogram from the determined flow rate-dependent properties.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methods and composition utilizing adipose tissue-derived stromal stem cells for treating fistulae.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methods and composition utilizing adipose tissue-derived stromal stem cells for treating fistulae.

Abstract: Walkers capable of adapting to surrounding environments, including stairs, curbs, sidewalks, and other surface or ground obstacles that have adjacent uneven surfaces. The walkers include a frame assembly having back legs, front legs, and a handlebar fixedly coupled to the back legs. Intermediate members respectively couple the front legs to the back legs and are configured for selective vertical adjustment of vertical positions of the front legs relative to the back legs and relative to at least a first surface engaged by lower ends of the back legs. After selective vertical adjustment of the vertical positions of the front legs, the front and back legs of the walker are capable of engaging and supporting the walker on the first surface engaged by the lower ends of the back legs and engaging and supporting the walker on at least a second surface engaged by lower ends of the front legs.