Abstract: Described herein is a chamber component having a body comprising one or more aluminum alloy compositions. A surface of the chamber component has an aluminum alloy composition comprising aluminum (Al), wherein the Al is included in an amount of about 85 wt % to about 98 wt %, based on total weight of the alloy composition, and magnesium (Mg), wherein the Mg is included in an amount of about 1 wt % to about 5 wt %, based on total weight of the alloy composition. The aluminum alloy composition further includes one or more additional chemical elements that form an equiaxed grain structure of an aluminum matrix of the alloy composition.

Abstract: A computing system coupled to at least one vehicle includes a processing circuit comprising one or more processors coupled to one or more memory devices storing instructions therein that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the processing circuit to: obtain, from a third-party remote computing system, first information; receive, from a vehicle, vehicle information comprising a calibration identifier, generate, based on the first information and the vehicle information, custom calibration information; and transmit, over a network, the custom calibration information to the vehicle that replaces at least a portion of the vehicle information stored in at least one vehicle controller of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems for determining patient compliance with an orthodontic treatment or retention plan may include a polymeric shell appliance for receiving the patient's teeth, a sensor module on the polymeric shell appliance having a temperature sensor, a proximity sensor, a power source, and a communication antenna for communicating with an external case, and a processor configured to determine that the polymeric shell is being worn by the patient based on temperature data from the temperature sensor and proximity data from the proximity sensor, by determining that a measured temperature is within a body temperature range and that a measured proximity value is within a threshold proximity to an intraoral target. Methods of manufacturing these dental appliances are also described herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing NOx and CO emissions in a natural draft heater are disclosed. For example, the disclosure provides embodiments of systems and methods for controlling a draft value within a heater shell to deliver an amount of excess air to a burner to thereby maintain at least one of NOx emissions not exceeding 0.025 lb/MMBtu (HHV) and CO emissions not exceeding 0.01 lb/MMBtu (HHV) in a natural draft heater.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a support system for an optical sighting device of a bow. The support system includes a support structure configured to attach to a bow and an elevation assembly configured to move along an elevation direction relative to the support structure. The support structure can include an elevation actuator configured to cause the elevation assembly to move along the elevation direction when the elevation actuator is actuated and a windage assembly configured to move along a windage direction relative to the support structure. The windage direction can be approximately perpendicular to the elevation direction. The support structure can further include a windage actuator configured to cause the windage assembly to move along the windage direction when the windage actuator is actuated. The windage actuator can be disposed at least partially in the elevation actuator.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an antibody or antigen-binding fragment or derivative thereof that specifically binds to CD38. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the antibody or antigen-binding fragment or derivative thereof and vectors and host cell comprising said poly nucleotides. This disclosure further provides methods for producing and/or using an antibody or antigen-binding fragment or derivative thereof that specifically binds to CD38.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous formulations containing a compound that stimulates cardiac P2X receptor activity, and methods for their use in stimulating cardiac P2X receptor activity and treating medical disorders, such as heart failure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for designing dental appliances are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes identifying one or more intended outcomes for one or more areas of a dental appliance, where the dental appliance is shaped to receive and engage with a person's dentition in accordance with a treatment plan; identifying one or more acceptability criteria for evaluating compliance with the one or more intended outcomes; obtaining an appliance model for the dental appliance, where the appliance model represents the one or more areas with one or more first physical properties conforming to the one or more acceptability criteria, and where the one or more first physical properties are different than one or more second physical properties outside the one or more areas; providing three-dimensional (3D) printing instructions to generate the dental appliance using the appliance model; and 3D printing the dental appliance using the 3D printing instructions.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein concern a device for implantation of a cellular transplant into a target region of a subject. The device includes: a handpiece; a shaft anchored with the handpiece and extending distally therefrom; and a tubular sheath. The shaft includes a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end, a curved portion, and forceps at the distal end thereof. The forceps include a pair of distal tips configured to releasably grasp the cellular transplant. The tubular sheath is movably coupled to and extending distally from the handpiece. The tubular sheath includes a distal opening and a lumen configured to slidably receive the shaft and the forceps therein. In a non-deployed state, the distal tips of the forceps are positioned within the lumen of the tubular sheath, and, in a deployed state, the distal tips of the forceps are positioned partially outside the distal opening of the tubular sheath.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided. The non-pneumatic tire includes an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a load bearing ring positioned between the outer annular portion and the inner annular portion, the load bearing ring including an inner layer of matrix material, an outer layer of matrix material, and a wave shaped spring positioned between the inner layer of matrix material and the outer layer of matrix material.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided. The non-pneumatic tire includes an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a load bearing ring positioned between the outer annular portion and the inner annular portion. The load bearing ring includes at least one reinforcing layer, and each of the at least one reinforcing layers includes one or more strips of multi angle tension control reinforcement (MATCR) material.

Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment that includes a form factor fitting a charging station including one interface for charging electric vehicles and at a second interface for powering street lighting. The first interface including a voltage for supporting level 2 charging. The electric vehicle supply equipment can also include an electrical box mounted to the structure with a form factor fitting the charging station that includes a connection to grid power. The electrical box includes an AC circuit, wherein a splitter provides for electrical communication from the AC circuit to the first and second interface, wherein the splitter provides for splitting the neutral and line cables of the AC input into a first branch that provides electrical communication to the first interface having the voltage for supporting level 2 charging, and a second branch that provides electrical communication to the second interface for powering the luminaire.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing NOx and CO emissions in a natural draft heater are disclosed. For example, the disclosure provides embodiments of systems and methods for controlling a draft value within a heater shell to deliver an amount of excess air to a burner to thereby maintain at least one of NOx emissions not exceeding 0.025 lb/MMBtu (HHV) and CO emissions not exceeding 0.01 lb/MMBtu (HHV) in a natural draft heater.

Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for programming memory cells with a reduced number of program pulses. A program operation includes a first, foggy program pass followed by a second, fine program pass. The number of program loops in the foggy program pass is minimized while providing relatively narrow Vth distributions for the foggy states. The program loops include one or more checkpoint program loops in which a program speed of the memory cells is determined through a read operation. In a next program loop, the fast-programming memory cells are inhibited from programming while the slow-programming memory cells are programmed with a reduced speed by applying a program speed-reducing bit line voltage. This brings the threshold voltage of the slow-programming memory cells into alignment with the threshold voltage of the fast-programming memory cells.

Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for programming memory cells with a reduced number of program pulses. A program operation includes a first, foggy program pass followed by a second, fine program pass. The number of program loops in the foggy program pass is minimized while providing relatively narrow Vth distributions for the foggy states. The program loops include one or more checkpoint program loops in which a program speed of the memory cells is determined through a read operation. In a next program loop, the fast-programming memory cells are inhibited from programming while the slow-programming memory cells are programmed with a reduced speed by applying a program speed-reducing bit line voltage. This brings the threshold voltage of the slow-programming memory cells into alignment with the threshold voltage of the fast-programming memory cells.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire is provided. The non-pneumatic tire includes an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a load bearing ring positioned between the outer annular portion and the inner annular portion, the load bearing ring including an inner layer of matrix material, an outer layer of matrix material, and a wave shaped spring positioned between the inner layer of matrix material and the outer layer of matrix material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing NOx and CO emissions in a natural draft heater are disclosed. For example, the disclosure provides embodiments of systems and methods for controlling a draft value within a heater shell to deliver an amount of excess air to a burner to thereby maintain at least one of NOx emissions not exceeding 0.025 lb/MMBtu (HHV) and CO emissions not exceeding 0.01 lb/MMBtu (HHV) in a natural draft heater.

Abstract: An inflatable neck pillow is disclosed comprising a generally C-shaped inflatable pillow that approximates the shape of a human neck, wherein the pillow includes an air valve for inflating and deflating the same and means for securing the pillow within the compartment of a garment with a stowable hood. The pillow preferably has an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is longer than the lower portion, with an indentation or narrower portion between such that the pillow remains securely in place when inserted into the storage compartment of a garment collar.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.