Abstract: A polymer-based foam composition includes an ethylene-based polymer matrix, graphene particles dispersed in the matrix, at least one crosslinking agent, at least one blowing agent, and optionally, kickers, crosslinking co-agents, plasticizers or combinations thereof. The polymer-based foam composition is particularly useful for applications that require lightweight and sound insulation properties.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention relates to method for increasing HDL-C in a patient in need thereof. An embodiment of the invention relates to a method for decreasing high blood pressure. An embodiment relates to a treatment method for a patient with refractory type 2 diabetes to provide normal HbA1C glycemia.

Abstract: A wing lock and deployment apparatus for an air launched vehicle includes a driver acted on by a single linear actuation event. The disclosed wing lock and deployment apparatus is capable of unlocking deployable wings of an air launched vehicle, deploying deployable wings of the air launched vehicle from a stored position, and locking deployable wings of the air launched vehicle in a deployed position in sequential order with the one single linear actuation event.

Abstract: Nanocellular expanded polymer beads with cells have an average size less than 1 ?m, a relative density less than 0.25, wherein the relative density is the ratio between the density of the expanded polymer beads with respect to the density of the solid polymer beads, and a solid skin with a thickness less than 5 ?m. A method for manufacturing the beads by dissolution foaming of a foaming agent, use of the nanocellular expanded polymer beads for manufacturing a nanocellular polymeric material or a nanocellular powder, and the nanocellular polymeric material or nanocellular powder having the nanocellular expanded polymer beads are also related.

Abstract: Implementations relate to determining whether and/or how to implement a user request to prevent a particular search result from being provided in response to a search query. Some of those implementations grant or deny the request based on processing of the particular search result, the search query, and/or account information for a user submitting the user request. For example, some implementations process such information utilizing a classifier in determining whether to automatically deny the request, automatically approve the request, or to provide the request for manual review. Some additional or alternative implementations at least selectively automatically expand (or suggest for automatic expansion) an approval of a request to search result(s) and/or to one or more search queries that are not specified in the request.

Abstract: The photomultiplier includes a set of macrocells, each comprising at least two microcells, each being connected to an output node according to an OR diagram, and achieving great energy efficiency upon deactivating each of the microcells when these are activated almost simultaneously, and that otherwise would have been masked by the OR diagram. To this end, each of the microcells comprises an active quenching and recharge circuit; an avalanche diode; a first deactivation transistor with its gate connected to an external processor, and its drain and source associated with the active quenching and recharge circuit; a second deactivation transistor with its gate connected to an external processor, and its source associated with the active quenching and recharge circuit.

Abstract: A polymer composition including a crosslinkable thermoplastic matrix, a crosslinking agent, a blowing agent, and at least one cell opener is provided. A method of producing an open cell polymer foam from the polymer composition is also provided. The method includes heating a foamable precursor under positive pressure to a temperature greater than a decomposition temperature of the crosslinking agent and below a decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent to produce a primary foam. Then, the method includes heating the primary foam to a temperature greater than the decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent and then allowing the primary foam to cool to a temperature below a softening temperature of the crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer to form the open cell polymer foam. The produced open cell polymer foam has an open cell content of at least 80% immediately following the step of allowing the primary foam to cool.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a pattern or syntax that can be used to convey or express the reason or purpose for a service provider to request user data in an identity federation. A service provider can request user data from the identity provider using an authentication process. If the authentication process is successful, the identity provider provides an authorization token to the service provider which it can use to retrieve the user data. The embodiments herein obtain user consent in the same authentication process used to provide the authorization token. In order to do so, the embodiments herein introduce a pattern or syntax that the service provider uses to convey the purpose for which it wants to use the user data to the identity provider.

Abstract: An approach for optimizing security token exchange. The approach receives a first request from a client. The approach extracts a first security token and an API reference. The approach validates the first security token. If the security token is valid, then the approach, calls the API and retrieves a second security token, embeds the second security token in the API and sends a second request with a third security token and the reference to the API to another application in a different domain.

Abstract: The photomultiplier includes a set of macrocells, each comprising at least two microcells, each being connected to an output node according to an OR diagram, and achieving great energy efficiency upon deactivating each of the microcells when these are activated almost simultaneously, and that otherwise would have been masked by the OR diagram. To this end, each of the microcells comprises an active quenching and recharge circuit; an avalanche diode; a first deactivation transistor with its gate connected to an external processor, and its drain and source associated with the active quenching and recharge circuit; a second deactivation transistor with its gate connected to an external processor, and its source associated with the active quenching and recharge circuit.

Abstract: A personal protective headgear is an apparatus fully enclosing a user's head, protecting not only from potential contamination of breathing air but also from potential physical damage. A facial shield is hermetically sealed around the front-facing portion of the apparatus, preventing entrance of unfiltered air. Fans direct air through a set of filters, thus cleansing air entering the apparatus. The apparatus may further be equipped with a variety of interactivity modules, including cameras, speakers, lights, displays, and more. A set of sensors may be utilized to monitor the user and the user's surroundings in different conditions. The apparatus may also include wireless capabilities that allow the wearer to transfer information to and from a remote user, thereby allowing the user to follow instructions or otherwise interact with a guide or other such remote companion. Swappable battery packs allow the user to avoid losing power, even while replenishing power supplies.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a pattern or syntax that can be used to convey or express the reason or purpose for a service provider to request user data in an identity federation. A service provider can request user data from the identity provider using an authentication process. If the authentication process is successful, the identity provider provides an authorization token to the service provider which it can use to retrieve the user data. The embodiments herein obtain user consent in the same authentication process used to provide the authorization token. In order to do so, the embodiments herein introduce a pattern or syntax that the service provider uses to convey the purpose for which it wants to use the user data to the identity provider.

Abstract: CAPROP (Tools Hood): It is a tool box located at the top rear of the cart. The intention is to equip it with the necessary tools to make it independent. The flap covering the CAPROP tool box opens and is secured with a doble leg hinge, exposing different attachments, deployed in their particular spaces. The flap of the tool box closes with a twist lock with key. It has a night work led bulb inside and a red emergency light on top of the flap outside. All those tools within CAPROP are necessary to solve different emergency situation. Behind each tools pocket is a 10 foot piece of nylon rope. Inside the drawer are a pair of gloves, a first aid kit, a tire repair kit and a clean cloth. The uses of golf carts has been on the rise given their low cost maintenance and its accessibility in rural areas. It is used frequently by disabled persons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acquisition layers for use in absorbent articles, preferably of the disposable personal hygiene type. It discloses absorbent articles (7) comprising a liquid permeable topsheet (8), a liquid impermeable backsheet (9), an absorbent core (1) between the topsheet (8) and the backsheet (9) and an acquisition layer (2) between the topsheet (8) and the absorbent core (1), said acquisition layer (2) having a width (w) and a length (l) along an acquisition plane and a thickness (t) extending perpendicular thereto. The absorbent core (1) comprises at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of fibrous absorbent materials and highly absorbent polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acquisition layers for use in absorbent articles, preferably of the disposable personal hygiene type. It discloses absorbent articles (7) comprising a liquid permeable topsheet (8), a liquid impermeable backsheet (9), an absorbent core (1) between the topsheet (8) and the backsheet (9) and an acquisition layer (2) between the topsheet (8) and the absorbent core (1), said acquisition layer (2) having a width (w) and a length (l) along an acquisition plane and a thickness (t) extending perpendicular thereto. The absorbent core (1) comprises at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of fibrous absorbent materials and highly absorbent polymers.

Abstract: Implementations of methods of forming capacitors may include depositing a first metal layer over a substrate, forming a photoresist layer over the first metal layer, patterning the photoresist layer, patterning the first metal layer using the pattern of the photoresist layer, depositing a dielectric layer over the first metal layer, and depositing a second metal layer over the dielectric layer to form a metal-insulator-metal capacitor.

Abstract: PROPCA is a multi-purpose tool composed of two chocks joined by groove and protrusion. Installing the handle (bolt and spike) through the bottom of PROPCA could be used to remove dirt or snow, separate, each can perform various tasks due to particular form and drill holes in specific areas. The reduction in size allows the creation of different and more manageable tools, with better efficiency helping each other in the accomplishment of different task. To separate PROPCA, the spike and bolt should be removed and both chocks slide apart. That single chock could be used as a jack, hammer, nail remover, scraper, pickaxe, or as a tire catapult or tire restrainer. Both chocks could work together to remove the rim from the flat tire. Ordinary vehicle tools are limited in performance. A multi-purpose tools could be the difference when physical integrity is at risk.

Abstract: An absorbent core for an absorbent article, the absorbent core comprising at least two layers, each layer having a width w and a length l along a first plane and a thickness t extending perpendicular thereto, wherein the layers are arranged in facing relationship along the first plane, and wherein the layers comprise a polymeric foam having an open cell and interconnected porous structure. The first and second layers comprise an anisotropic cell structure having an axis of anisotropy extending substantially parallel to a longest length of a plurality of substantially neighbouring cells. The axis of anisotropy of the second layer extends substantially perpendicular to said thickness t and parallel to said first plane and the axis of anisotropy of the first layer is substantially perpendicular to the axis of anisotropy of the second layer.

Abstract: An absorbent core for an absorbent article, the absorbent core comprising at least two layers, each layer having a width w and a length l along a first plane and a thickness t extending perpendicular thereto, wherein the layers are arranged in facing relationship along the first plane, and wherein the layers comprise a polymeric foam having an open cell and interconnected porous structure. The first and second layers comprise an anisotropic cell structure having an axis of anisotropy extending substantially parallel to a longest length of a plurality of substantially neighbouring cells. The axis of anisotropy of the second layer extends substantially perpendicular to said thickness t and parallel to said first plane and the axis of anisotropy of the first layer is substantially perpendicular to the axis of anisotropy of the second layer.

Abstract: A message distribution technique permits individual subscribers to receive text messages from a broadcaster. The broadcaster uploads a text message to a central processing service where it may be redirected to a chat room associated with the broadcaster. In addition, a push notification is sent to ail subscribers of a particular broadcaster to indicate the delivery of a text message from the broadcaster. The push notification may also contain a link that, when activated by the subscriber, initiates an associated software application program that navigates the subscriber directly to the chat room to view the text message. The text message may be generated and uploaded by the broadcaster without having to activate the software application. The push notification may also be received by subscribers without having to activate the software program. In one embodiment, the broadcaster can limit distribution of the video based on a geographic restriction.