Abstract: Processes for forming alkyl alkoxylated sulfate anionic surfactant containing concentrated surfactant blends having reduced levels of dioxane by-product while still providing good stability, grease cleaning and sudsing, include first forming an alkyl alkoxylated alcohol stream in which the alkyl alkoxylated alcohol stream includes at least two different alkyl alkoxylated alcohols, which differ in degree of alkoxylation by no more than 0.5, and then sulfating and neutralizing the alkyl alkoxylated alcohol stream to form the alkyl alkoxylated sulfate anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes an air conditioning system, a motorized directional air flow control feature, a display, and a controller configured to initiate a variable air flow routine. Initiation of the variable air flow routine prompts execution of a predetermined actuation sequence of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the direction of air flowing from the air conditioning system into a cabin of the vehicle is varied sequentially by the motorized directional air flow control feature. Initiation of the variable air flow routine further prompts the display to display an air flow graphic having a directional quality that corresponds with the orientation of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the directional quality of the air flow graphic varies sequentially with the direction of the air flowing from the air conditioning system.

Abstract: A battery configured to have improved thermal management and structural stability. The battery including a battery pack construction with at least one battery cell spacer having a first surface contacting substantially all of the bottom surface of a first battery cell and a second surface contacting substantially all of the top surface of a second battery cell, the battery cell spacer including an adhesive component. Additionally, the battery may include a battery management system (BMS) in electrical communication with the first and second battery cells, the BMS having one or more thermal components configured to disperse heat from the BMS, and a thermal epoxy contacting the one or more thermal components and a battery housing. The battery further including a stability cage at least partially enclosing the battery pack construction and positioned between the battery cells and the battery housing.

Abstract: A single, unitary component for a pedestal that houses utility/communication lines/connections. The unitary component includes a tool engageable portion for rotation thereby and a hooked finger extending from the tool engageable portion and moving in an arc during rotation for engagement with a catch. The single, unitary component includes a resilient finger integral to and extending from at least one of the tool engageable portion or the hooked finger and having an engagement distal end. The engagement distal end of the resilient finger is engageable with a surface with the resilient finger resiliently deforming during rotation of the single, unitary component in a rotational direction to move the hook away from the catch and the resilient finger resiliently biasing the hook toward interaction with the catch.

Abstract: A reconfigurable inflatable pickup truck box cover includes a base frame, a side wall system operatively connected to the base frame, and a top wall operatively connected to the side wall system. At least one of the base frame, the side wall system, and the top wall is inflatable.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses, in part, a balloon catheter assembly comprising: a) a balloon catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end; and b) a connecting line comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a first terminal magnetic connector for forming a water tight connection with the magnetic click connector on the port panel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat and storage system includes a vehicle seat having a seat base and a seat back extending from the seat base. A storage apparatus is connected to the seat back and is movable from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back. The storage apparatus is configured to position and secure one or more cargo items. A seat motor is operably connected to the seat. The seat motor is configured to move the seat back from a first position extending upward from the seat base to a second position where the seat back is disposed flat against the seat base.

Abstract: A surgical suction device (10) comprising: a connector (12), a surgical cavity insertion tube (14), and a suction tip (16), wherein the surgical cavity insertion tube (14) is connected at a proximal end thereof to the connector (12) and at a distal end thereof to the suction tip (16), and the suction tip (16) comprises an inner hollow shaft (18) and an outer hollow shaft (20) coaxial to each other, the inner hollow shaft (18) having a first central opening (22) at a distal end thereof, and the outer hollow shaft (20) having an end wall (24) at a distal end thereof, wherein the end wall (24) has a second central opening (26) in axial alignment with the first central opening (22) of the inner hollow shaft (18), wherein the outer hollow shaft (20) has one or more openings (28) on a lateral wall (30) thereof.

Abstract: This technology relates in part to methods of identifying plant cultivars based on the terpene synthase genes that are identified and/or quantified (e.g., copy number, ploidy) in the cultivars. The methods provided herein permit plant cultivars with desired characteristics/phenotypes, e.g., a desired terpene production profile, to be selected for use in various applications, such as agriculture (e.g., selecting cultivars for breeding desired characteristics and/or lineages) and medicine (e.g., therapeutic activity).

Abstract: Formulations of 3-((3-(4-(2-(isobutylsulfonyl)phenoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)methyl)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their production, and uses thereof, including in the treatment of ocular diseases and disorders such as dry eye disease and Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Abstract: Arrangements for providing dynamic passive authentication are provided. In some aspects, registration data may be received for a plurality of users. The registration data may include biometric data of each user of the plurality of users, and identification of one or more user computing devices that each user is authorize to access. In response to receiving an indication of login to a user computing device by a first user, one or more passive authentication functions may be activated and biometric data may be received from devices associated with the user computing device. The computing platform may compare the received biometric data to registration biometric data associated with the first user. If the received data matches the registration data, the system may capture additional biometric data at a subsequent time. If the received data does not match the registration data, one or more mitigation actions may be identified and executed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, computer program products, and methods for electronic authentication of electronic distributed network traffic via enriched data. An authorization request is provided from a user of a first endpoint device to send or receive data with a second endpoint device. A request for a first authentication credential to the first endpoint device is transmitted, and an authentication transmission is received by the system. An enhanced authentication engine is initialized, which collects, by a middleware, data flow from an identity database to the enhanced authentication engine. A metadata source is combined with the data flow to form a combined data, which is transmitted to an alert engine.

Abstract: Arrangements for providing dynamic passive authentication at self-service kiosks are provided. In some aspects, registration data may be received for a plurality of users. The registration data may include biometric data of each user of the plurality of users. In response to receiving an indication of authentication of a user and a request for transaction processing, one or more passive authentication functions may be activated and biometric data may be received from devices associated with the self-service kiosk. The computing platform may compare the received biometric data to registration biometric data associated with the first user. If the received data matches the registration data, the system may capture additional biometric data at a subsequent time. If the received data does not match the registration data, one or more mitigation actions may be identified and executed.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a supporting authentication between a computing platform and a computer that has an attached geolocation dongle. The attached geolocation dongle provides location information to the computer that is indicative of a current location of the computer, where the location information is obtained from RF signals generated from neighboring cell towers or the Global Positioning System. The computing platform may utilize the location information for authenticating the computer. Moreover, the location information may be encrypted by the geolocation dongle based on an encryption key known by the geolocation dongle and the computing platform. With another aspect, authentication is supported by a computer and an associated communication device that provides location information to the computer via a short-range communication channel.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for identifying network control gaps in an automated fashion. The present disclosure is configured to execute instructions to deploy one or more autonomous programs on a network infrastructure; continually monitor feedback data received from the one or more autonomous programs; based on the feedback data received from the one or more autonomous programs, determine that the one or more autonomous programs has circumvented one or more network control policies; analyze the feedback data to determine how the one or more autonomous programs has circumvented the one or more network control policies; and execute instructions to pause access to one or more systems or elevate one or more security requirements in response to determining that the one or more autonomous programs has circumvented one or more network control policies.

Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor compounds (also referred to herein as “ALDHI compounds”), that, inter alia, inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme ALDH1A3. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit ALDH1A3 enzyme; to treat disorder (e.g., diseases) that are ameliorated by the inhibition of ALDHIA3 enzyme; to treat a proliferative disorder, cancer, obesity, diabetes, a cardiovascular disorder, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle seat and storage system includes a vehicle seat having a seat base and a seat back extending from the seat base. A storage apparatus is connected to the seat back and is movable from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back. The storage apparatus is configured to position and secure one or more cargo items. A seat motor is operably connected to the seat. The seat motor is configured to move the seat back from a first position extending upward from the seat base to a second position where the seat back is disposed flat against the seat base.

Abstract: Disclosed are system architectures and techniques for multiple access points for a data container. Control plane and data plane APIs are disclosed for generating access points and associating the access points with data containers, as well as for generating access point policies that specify permissions for the access points. More than one access point may be associated with a single data container. A storage service receives requests directed to the access points, and grants or denies the requests based on the permissions specified in the corresponding policies. Various types of use cases for using access policies are contemplated such as default, regional, or network-based (e.g., VPC-based) use-cases or the like. A system may implement layers of policies such as identity and access management policies, access point policies and data container policies.

Abstract: The specification describes endoscopes that enable varying stiffness of an insertion portion in an endoscope assembly. In one example, an actuator operates either a spring or a flexible tube to vary stiffness of the insertion portion. In alternative examples, an elliptical wheel arrangement or screw mechanism provides a means to increase stiffness of the insertion portion of an endoscope assembly. In further examples, fluid and gas may be used inside the insertion potion to vary stiffness by varying pressure of the fluid/gas.

Abstract: This technology relates in part to methods and compositions for identifying and/or selecting one or more terpene synthase genes and/or variants thereof in a plant, based on which a plant with a desired terpene profile can be obtained and/or used. A desired terpene profile of a plant (i.e., the types and, optionally, the relative amounts of terpenes in a plant) can include, for example, an energetic terpene profile, an anti-nociceptive terpene profile and an insecticidal terpene profile.