Abstract: Examples of selective state change of a remote metering device are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a connection between a mobile communication system and a remote metering device is established. A command to selectively change a delivery state of a valve of the remote metering device is then sent by the mobile communication system.

Abstract: Processes and devices by which a brittle material substrate may be edge formed and finished to simultaneously remove corresponding damage remaining on the edges in the areas formed by cutting and separation while imposing a desired edge profile and achieving a desired mechanical edge strength. Processes of the present disclosure may include a chemical and mechanical brush polishing process configured to shape and/or polish a surface of one or more thin substrates. A plurality of substrates may be arranged in a stacked configuration, and engineered interposer devices may be arranged between the stacked substrates. The interposers may provide between the substrates and may direct filament placement during brushing so as to guide material removal on the substrate edges. Substrate edge profile shapes, including symmetric and asymmetric profiles, may be formed by strategic manipulation of interposer properties including dimensions, mechanical features, material properties, and positioning.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to anti-cancer compounds derived from nuclear steroid receptor binders, to products containing the same, as well as to methods of their use and preparation.

Abstract: A point-of-sale terminal is provided. The point-of-sale terminal includes a processor and a memory configured to store transaction data therein. The point-of-sale terminal further includes a network interface configured to connect to a computing network. The network interface is further configured to receive, from the network, a message comprising blockchain information. The point-of-sale terminal is configured to store the transaction data in a blockchain ledger.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content optimization are described. A computing device may determine a predictability score that indicates a probability that a device will access a first content item. The computing device may send a second content item associated with the first content item. The second content item may be based on the predictability score, and the predictability score may be modified. Additional content consumption and/or recommendations may be adjusted based on the predictability score.

Abstract: A method of performing arthroplasty of an anatomical joint for receipt of an implant is disclosed. The method includes developing a preoperative plan, designing a patient specific guide based on the preoperative plan, obtaining the patient specific guide, placing the patient specific guide relative to the identified bone, fixing a pair of pins into the bone to establish an Alpha plane and executing the preoperative plan while referencing the Alpha plane. A desired amount of remaining first bone is determined based on a condition of the anatomical joint and a desired orientation of the implant. The patient specific guide includes a pair of bores defined therein and located in positions to accept a complementary pair of pins. The bores are arranged at locations on the patient specific guide to orient the respective pins in a direction optimized for surgeon access to the first bone and to establish the Alpha plane.

Abstract: A wrench and nut combination, including: a wrench lug including: a wrench lug feature that substantially mates with a nut feature of a nut of a shock absorber during a first rotation of said nut, relative to external body threads on a body of the shock absorber, in a first direction, wherein the wrench lug feature and the nut feature release during a second rotation of said nut, relative to the external body threads, in a second direction, wherein at least one of the first rotation and the second rotation causes an adjustment to a compressive coil spring pre-load of a set of coil springs disposed in the shock absorber.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods of providing an equipment use guarantee quotation. In certain embodiments, such methods include: obtaining equipment rental information; obtaining a covered weather condition parameter corresponding to a weather condition that may occur during the rental period or during a time period preceding a rental period at a rental use location, the covered weather condition parameter being a threshold amount of a weather condition that would trigger a use guarantee for the rental equipment item during the rental period; receiving predictive weather condition information corresponding to the weather condition that may occur during the rental period or during a time period preceding the rental period at the rental location; estimating a probability of an occurrence that the weather condition will result in meeting or exceeding the covered weather condition parameter during the rental period or during a time period preceding the rental period.

Abstract: One or more propulsion arrangements for water vessels, and in particular propulsion arrangements that include flanking rudders with bidirectional high-lift sections to improve performance, particularly in the reverse direction. The flanking rudders are positioned adjacent a propulsor for directing a slipstream flow when the vessel is travelling in the reverse direction. Each flanking rudder has an elongated profile extending from a first edge to a second edge, and in which each elongated profile has a first bulb portion, a convex middle portion, and a second bulb portion.

Abstract: A merchant registers a geolocation for a virtual point of sale. A consumer points a consumer device at the geolocation, and an icon representing the virtual point of sale is displayed on the consumer device in augmented reality. The consumer selects the icon to initiate a transaction with a digital wallet on the consumer device.

Abstract: An apparatus for high-speed switching between a plurality of power sources includes a switch-mode isolation transformer. The switch-mode isolation transformer includes a plurality of isolated primary windings. Each of the plurality of isolated primary windings can be electrically isolated from others of the isolated primary windings and selectively couplable to a power source of the plurality of power sources. The switch-mode isolation transformer further includes a secondary winding coupled to a load. The apparatus further includes a controller to selectively couple one of the plurality of power sources through a corresponding isolated primary winding, responsive to detecting an adverse condition in another power source of the plurality of power sources. Other methods and systems are also described.

Abstract: A microwave amplifier having a load network which provides more efficient amplification of a low power microwave frequency signal. The amplifier comprises a transistor and a load network coupled to the transistor output to shape a waveform of an amplified microwave signal at the transistor current source plane. The load network comprises: a fundamental matching network to provide impedance matching at a fundamental frequency; a half-wave transmission line for a second harmonic frequency disposed between the transistor output and the fundamental matching network; a quarter-wave stub and a five-quarter-wave stub for a third harmonic frequency arranged on the half-wave transmission line to provide an open circuit condition at the third harmonic; and a quarter-wave stub for the second harmonic frequency and a quarter-wave stub for the fundamental frequency, arranged on the half-wave transmission line to provide a short circuit condition at the second harmonic frequency.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using a hub to automate recovery after a critical event during shared mobility services. One method may include, receiving, by a computing device and from a user device, a notification of a critical event during a shared mobility service; receiving natural language input associated with a first aspect of the critical event; parsing the natural language input and identifying a first value corresponding to the first aspect; determining, based on the first value, a second aspect (e.g., severity of damage) of the critical event; requesting the user device to send images of the second aspect; after receiving the images, determining a second value corresponding to the second aspect; generating, by the computing device and via a user interface of the user device, a representation of the critical event; receiving, from the user device, an approval of the representation; and generating a damage assessment.

Abstract: A merchant registers a geolocation for a virtual point of sale. A consumer points a consumer device at the geolocation, and an icon representing the virtual point of sale is displayed on the consumer device in augmented reality. The consumer selects the icon to initiate a transaction with a digital wallet on the consumer device.

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for applying to biological tissue RF electromagnetic energy and/or microwave frequency EM energy, wherein the instrument tip has a protective hull with a smoothly contoured convex undersurface facing away from a planar body, and wherein the planar body has a tapering distal edge, and wherein an underside of the planar body extends beyond the protective hull at the tapering distal edge. Also disclosed herein is an interface joint for integrating into a single cable assembly all of (i) a fluid feed, (ii) a needle movement mechanism, and (iii) an energy feed (e.g. a coaxial cable), and a torque transfer device for permitting controlled rotation of the cable assembly within the instrument channel of an endoscope. The interface joint and torque transfer device may be integrated as a single component.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of pathogenic cell populations. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells, such as prostate cancer cells, using compounds capable of targeting PSMA expressing cells.

Abstract: An electrically grounded and corrosion-protected assembly includes a metallic structure. At least a portion of the metallic structure is buried in the earth. A water impermeable and electrically conductive cementitious surround is applied to at least a section of the portion that is buried in the earth. The surround is in direct contact with the section and is between the section and the earth.

Abstract: A packing carton for pump valves includes a base, a first set of opposing sides extending up from the base, and a second set of opposing sides extending up from the base, such that adjacent sides join together to form a corner. The packing carton further includes a first circular corner receptacle formed at a first corner, a second circular corner receptacle formed at a second corner and adjacent the first receptacle, a third circular corner receptacle formed at a third corner, and a fourth circular corner receptacle formed at a fourth corner and adjacent the third receptacle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a suspension comprising a spring having a threaded member at a first end for providing axial movement to the spring as the spring is rotated and the threaded member moves relative to a second component. In one embodiment, the system includes a damper for metering fluid through a piston and a rotatable spring member coaxially disposed around the damper and rotatable relative to the damper.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding substrate that is electrically connectable to a structure to be electrically grounded. A corrosion-protective jacket is on the grounding substrate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable, and includes a polymeric matrix and a particulate carbonaceous material dispersed in the polymeric matrix.