Abstract: A medical appliance for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a biasing member for inserting behind and exerting a force upon the patient's soft palate or tongue, wherein the biasing member is inserted in a reduced or minimized form and then expanded or firms once in place to exert the force. The appliance may be nasally inserted or be placed through the mouth. In a particular configuration, both the soft palate and tongue are biased to prevent obstruction of the flow of air in the nasopharyngeal airway.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) mapping system can be configured to generate a 3D map of a real-world environment using annotation of large image data sets, in which terrestrial imagery can be programmatically labeled with accurate labels using remotely sensed overhead image data. The 3D mapping system can implement photogrammetry to create a point cloud. Each pixel in the point cloud can be classified based on a consensus of each frame. The point cloud can be co-registered to a remotely sensed reference dataset to provide precise spatial coordinates for each pixel. Different patches of point clouds can be stitched together to provide a complete 3D map for a given area, such as a downtown area of a city.

Abstract: A camera monitor system for a vehicle, including a single camera disposed on a rear of the vehicle comprising a field of view (FoV), a processor configured to process image data received by the single camera to obtain an image of a vehicle surrounding, and an output device configured to display the image of the vehicle surrounding. The FoV is a rearview comprising a horizontal FoV angle ranging from 50° to 150.

Abstract: A ventilator that is small, lightweight, and portable, yet capable of being quickly adapted to operate in a plurality of different modes and configurations to deliver a variety of therapies to a patent. A porting system having a plurality of sensors structured to monitor a number of parameters with respect to the flow of gas, and a number of porting blocks is used to reconfigure the ventilator so that it operates as a single-limb or dual limb ventilator. In the single-limb configuration, an active or passive exhaust assembly can be provided proximate to the patient. The ventilator is capable of operate in a volume or pressure support mode, even in a single-limb configuration. In addition, a power control mechanism controls the supply of power to the ventilator from an AC power source, a lead acid battery, an internal rechargeable battery pack, and a detachable battery pack.

Abstract: A method is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions. The programming instructions are operable to assess a current mobile technology baseline for a business using a tool or application and a processor. Additionally, the programming instructions are operable to provide a strategy to the business for at least one of adopting and optimizing the use of mobile technology.

Abstract: A ventilator that is small, lightweight, and portable, yet capable of being quickly adapted to operate in a plurality of different modes and configurations to deliver a variety of therapies to a patent. A porting system having a plurality of sensors structured to monitor a number of parameters with respect to the flow of gas, and a number of porting blocks is used to reconfigure the ventilator so that it operates as a single-limb or dual limb ventilator. In the single-limb configuration, an active or passive exhaust assembly can be provided proximate to the patient. The ventilator is capable of operate in a volume or pressure support mode, even in a single-limb configuration. In addition, a power control mechanism controls the supply of power to the ventilator from an AC power source, a lead acid battery, an internal rechargeable battery pack, and a detachable battery pack.

Abstract: A hierarchical assembly methodology can interconnect individual two- and/or three-terminal molecules with other nanoelements (nanoparticles, nanowires, etc.) to form solution-based suspensions of nanoscale assemblies. The nanoassemblies can then undergo chemical-selective alignment and attachment to nanopatterned silicon and/or other surfaces for interconnection and/or measurement.

Abstract: The present invention discloses gradients and methods of forming gradients. The gradients can form a component of a molecular machine, such as those disclosed herein. The molecular machines of the present invention can perform a range of tasks including nanoparticle heterostructure assembly, derivatization of a nanoparticle and synthesis of biomolecules, to name just a few applications.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching a window or door sill to a building support structure is provided. The apparatus includes a rectangular frame that is attachable to a building support structure and provides an upper surface for a sill, to be securely attached to the apparatus. The apparatus thereby provides a raised surface with which to attach the sill. The apparatus includes a lip, which helps align the sill along the upper surface of the apparatus, and also helps prevent water intrusion. The apparatus further includes a support vein that runs through the center and along the length of the apparatus to provide added support strength.

Abstract: A negative differential resistance (NDR) device, along with a method of making the NDR device, and a method of generating NDR using the NDR device. The NDR device includes: a substrate comprising a conductor material or a semi-conductor material; and a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) disposed on the substrate, wherein the SAM includes a first electroactive moiety and a spacer moiety, the spacer moiety defining a barrier between the electroactive moiety and the substrate, wherein the NDR device exhibits negative differential resistance in the presence of a varying applied voltage.

Abstract: A double hung window is provided with a keeper on the upper pane that also provides an elongate surface for receiving a downward force for moving the upper pane. The keeper has a tongue provided on an inner side of a central web of the u-shaped member that forms the combined keeper and surface. The force-applying surface is provided on a vertically upper surface of the same central web. The force-applying surface is curved along a slight radius such that it comfortably accommodates the fingers of a user to provide the downward force.

Abstract: A hierarchical assembly methodology can interconnect individual two- and/or three-terminal molecules with other nanoelements (nanoparticles, nanowires, etc.) to form solution-based suspensions of nanoscale assemblies. The nanoassemblies can then undergo chemical-selective alignment and attachment to nanopatterned silicon and/or other surfaces for interconnection and/or measurement.

Abstract: An apparatus and mounting arrangement supports infrastructure in slabs. The apparatus includes a lower section (104) that provides stability and is further able to communicate information about the apparatus or mounting arrangement after the slab has been formed around the apparatus. The apparatus further includes an upper section (102), that when combined with the lower section (104), is capable of holding a plurality of infrastructure items at a predefined distance above a base level. The upper section (102) is further provided with a portion (1002) that will extend above the upper surface of the slab to communicate the presence of the apparatus after the slab has been poured.

Abstract: A method of constructing a two-dimensional image includes receiving information describing a two-dimensional N-gon mesh of vertices and constructing an image by coloring at least some of the N-gons based on the respective vertices of the N-gons.

Abstract: A double hung window is provided with a keeper on the upper pane that also provides an elongate surface for receiving a downward force for moving the upper pane. The keeper has a tongue provided on an inner side of a central web of the u-shaped member that forms the combined keeper and surface. The force-applying surface is provided on a vertically upper surface of the same central web. The force-applying surface is curved along a slight radius such that it comfortably accommodates the fingers of a user to provide the downward force.

Abstract: A plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The outwardly facing mouth is formed and defined by the window frame. The window frame is an elongated hollow body with opposing outer wall elements which define the outwardly facing mouth. The shear plate is snap fit into the mouth. The shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on the outer wall elements which define the mouth of the window frame. The shear plate has a lateral dimension slightly larger than the lateral mouth dimension which causes the shear plate to snap fit into the mouth with the spring fit. In one embodiment, the shear plate includes support ribs. In another embodiment, the outer base face of the shear plate includes at least one, and preferably two, shim elements which rise above the outer face. The shim elements may be arcuate elements. In another embodiment, compressible shim fingers are utilized.

Abstract: The plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The mouth is defined by the window frame. The shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on corresponding outer wall elements of hollow body metal window frame. In a perpendicular direction, the back-up shear plate has opposing edge portions which interlock on window frame mouths having a slightly different dimension. The shear plate is constructed and arranged to fit, with appropriate change in orientation, window frames of two different mouth openings. Multiple window frame mouths, on different window frames, are accommodated by a multiple sided back-up plate.

Abstract: The sizable plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with generally a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. For windows having smaller mouths, the shear plate is cut along a discardable edge portion. The outwardly facing mouth is formed and defined by the window frame elongated hollow body and particularly by outer wall elements which face each other in an opposing manner. The plastic back-up shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on corresponding outer wall elements of hollow body metal window frame which wall elements define the mouth of the window frame. An intermediately disposed locking lip is utilized on smaller frame mouth after cutting or separating off the bread away edge portion. The plastic back-up shear plate has a lateral dimension slightly larger than the lateral mouth dimension and thereby achieves a spring fit.

Abstract: The plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with generally a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The outwardly facing frame mouth is formed and defined by the window frame elongated hollow body and particularly by outer wall elements which face each other in an opposing manner. The plastic back-up shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on corresponding outer wall elements of hollow body metal window frame which wall elements define the mouth of the window frame. In a perpendicular direction, the back-up shear plate has a opposing edge portions with interlock on window frame mouths having a slightly different dimension. The plastic back-up shear plate lateral lips to lock onto lateral frame mouths having different dimensions for different sized frames. The shear plate is constructed and arranged to fit, with appropriate change in orientation, window frames of two different mouth openings.