Abstract: A system for autonomously delivering software features is disclosed. The system parses data obtained from a variety of sources, and extracts source concepts from the parsed data to generate models for inclusion in a set of agglomerated models. Over time, additional data from the variety of sources may be utilized to update the set of agglomerated models. The updated agglomerated models may be analyzed by the system to determine whether new features and/or functionality may be added to an application under evaluation by the system. In the event that new features and/or functionality may be added to the application under evaluation, the system may automatically generate code corresponding to the new features and/or functionality and incorporate that features and/or functionality into the application under evaluation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an anti-VEGF aptamer, an agent or composition comprising the anti-VEGF aptamer, as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, kits and compositions for identifying nucleic acid agents having a desired property, e.g., a property of specifically binding to a target (such as a protein target) with high affinity. More specifically, the present disclosure provides methods, kits and compositions for identifying candidate nucleic acid agents with both high specificity and affinity for a target.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, kits and compositions for identifying nucleic acid agents having a desired property, e.g., a property of specifically binding to a target (such as a protein target) with high affinity. More specifically, the present disclosure provides methods, kits and compositions for identifying candidate nucleic acid agents with both high specificity and affinity for a target.

Abstract: A motion simulator is provided with a motion simulator accommodation that is dynamically mounted to a fixed datum or platform and is positioned facing a presentation. The motion simulator is provided with one or more access fitting which may be used to assist a person to enter the motion simulator accommodation. At least one of the motion simulator accommodation and the access fitting is movable with respect to each other from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the access fitting is less perceptible during the presentation than in said first position.

Abstract: A motion simulator is provided with a motion simulator accommodation that is dynamically mounted to a fixed datum or platform and is positioned facing a presentation. The motion simulator is provided with one or more access fitting which may be used to assist a person to enter the motion simulator accommodation. At least one of the motion simulator accommodation and the access fitting is movable with respect to each other from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the access fitting is less perceptible during the presentation than in said first position.

Abstract: A base is provided for a ball throwing machine having a T-shaped frame. The base includes: a lower frame; an upper frame pivotally connected to the lower frame so as to be moveable through a range of elevation angles relative to the lower frame, and including one or more brackets configured to receive the T-shaped frame of the throwing machine; and an adjustment mechanism configured to releasably secure the upper frame at a selected elevation angle within the range.

Abstract: A golf swing training device (10) including a handle (11) to be gripped by a user to swing the device (10) to practice a golf swing. The lower end of the device (10) includes a removable golf club head (12). Attached to the handle (11) is a reservoir member (15) that encloses a hollow to receive a flowable material such as water. A desired weight for the device (10) is determined by the volume of water located in the reservoir member (15). A golf swing can then be practiced including striking a ball.

Abstract: A crucible susceptor for a crystal growing process for pulling a crystal ingot from a crystal material melt in a crucible, comprises at least one high purity composite component containing a carbon fiber reinforced carbon matrix, said at least one high purity composite component having a total level of metal impurity less than about 10 parts per million; and at least one high purity graphite component, said at least one high purity graphite component having a total level of metal impurity less than about 10 parts per million. A single crystal growing process for pulling a single crystal ingot from a crystal material melt includes providing a crystal material melt in a crucible and intimately supporting the crucible with the crucible susceptor of the present invention. The crucible susceptor disclosed may be used in a Czochralski crystal growing process for pulling a semiconductor ingot from a semiconductor material melt.