Abstract: A system includes a divided volute turbocharger that delivers compressed air to an internal combustion engine and receives exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. The turbocharger includes a turbine housing, a first and second volute, and a turbine housing outlet. The system also includes turbine wheel disposed in the turbine housing and a vane ring disposed in the turbine housing between the turbine wheel and the volutes. The vane ring includes a plurality of vanes having an asymmetric vane pattern disposed on a vane ring surface of an annular disk that receives the turbine wheel therewithin to direct and control the flow of exhaust from the volutes into the turbine wheel with generally equal flow while significantly reducing HCF forcing function.

Abstract: Techniques described herein are directed to analyzing intellectual-property data according to provide various intellectual property related services to organizations. In particular implementations, information related to products and/or services may be obtained from a number of data sources. Additionally, information related to intellectual-property assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and know-how, may be obtained. In various situations, the intellectual-property assets may be mapped to respective products and/or services. The mappings between the products and/or services and intellectual-property assets may be used to provide intellectual property related services that correspond to the intellectual-property assets, such as valuation services, strategy-related services, or risk-related services.

Abstract: Systems and methods for digital property authentication and management are disclosed. A document representing a trade secret may be requested to be registered with a trade secret registry. A document obfuscation value corresponding to the document may be generated and may be registered with a blockchain. A record of the registration may be generated for the trade secret registry. The registry may be searchable and/or offer functionality such as valuation, insurance provision, and/or verification, among other benefits and functionalities.

Abstract: A synchronised soundtrack for an audiobook. The soundtrack has a soundtrack timeline having one or more audio regions that are configured for synchronised playback with corresponding narration regions in the audiobook playback timeline. Each audio region having a position along the soundtrack timeline that is dynamically adjustable to maintain synchronization of the audio regions of the soundtrack with their respective narration regions in the audiobook based on a narration speed variable indicative of the playback narration speed of the audiobook.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, and HET are as defined herein.

Abstract: A fuel element suitable for use in a candle assembly apparatus is described. The fuel element includes one or more surface recesses or portions configured to cooperate with other like fuel elements when stacked one atop another. A candle assembly apparatus is also described, including: a reservoir for holding fuel; a dispenser for cutting and/or feeding one or more fuel elements from the reservoir to an assembly zone to form a fuel stack; a loader for loading a fuel plug and/or a taper into the fuel stack in the assembly zone. Also described is a candle including: one or more fuel elements, including one or more through holes disposed along its length; and one or more scented fuel plugs or tapers disposed in the one or more through holes.

Abstract: A system includes a divided volute turbocharger having variable turbine geometry. The turbocharger includes a turbine housing, first and second volutes separated by a wall having a first and second tongue, and a turbine housing outlet. The system also includes a turbine wheel disposed in the turbine housing and a vane ring disposed in the turbine housing between the turbine wheel and the volutes. The vane ring includes a plurality of rotatable vanes disposed on a vane ring surface of an annular disk in an asymmetric or asymmetric vane pattern that receives the turbine wheel therewithin and a pair of aerodynamic spacers spaced circumferentially outward of the plurality of vanes with each spacer positioned adjacent to a respective one tongue, with the spacers and vanes directing and controlling the flow of exhaust from the volutes into the turbine wheel with generally equal flow while significantly reducing HCF forcing function.

Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a virtual assistant system are disclosed. The method includes presenting, a skill programming interface. The method may further include receiving, and from the skill programming interface, a user input. The method may further include creating, a command based on input received by the user interface. The method may further include generating, a workflow based on the command, wherein the workflow includes a first skill associated with the command. The method may further include identifying, a dependent skill from a plurality of dependent skills based on the first skill and the command. The method may further include generating, a skill graph comprising a set of compatible skills and a set of incompatible skills. The method may further include compiling, the command including the workflow and the first skill; and executing, the command.

Abstract: A synchronised soundtrack for an audiobook. The soundtrack has a soundtrack timeline having one or more audio regions that are configured for synchronised playback with corresponding narration regions in the audiobook playback timeline. Each audio region having a position along the soundtrack timeline that is dynamically adjustable to maintain synchronization of the audio regions of the soundtrack with their respective narration regions in the audiobook based on a narration speed variable indicative of the playback narration speed of the audiobook.

Abstract: A connection verifier for engaging a fluid connection including a tube end form, a fluid connector, and a snap ring having one or more protrusions, the connection verifier comprising a boot including an aperture, and a probe having a leading edge operatively arranged to engage the snap ring, and a circuit arranged in the aperture, the circuit operatively arranged to detect one or more forces applied to the leading edge, wherein the connection verifier is operatively arranged to determine if the fluid connection is properly connected based on the one or more forces applied to the leading edge.

Abstract: Techniques described herein are directed to analyzing intellectual-property data according to provide various intellectual property related services to organizations. In particular implementations, information related to products and/or services may be obtained from a number of data sources. Additionally, information related to intellectual-property assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and know-how, may be obtained. In various situations, the intellectual-property assets may be mapped to respective products and/or services. The mappings between the products and/or services and intellectual-property assets may be used to provide intellectual property related services that correspond to the intellectual-property assets, such as valuation services, strategy-related services, or risk-related services.

Abstract: A putting training device attachment including a shaft mount for mounting on a putter shaft; a pendulum assembly mounted on the mount; an indicating gauge connected to the pendulum assembly for indicating a preferred track for the pendulum. A putter is described for training.

Abstract: Systems and methods for digital property authentication and management are disclosed. A document representing a trade secret may be requested to be registered with a trade secret registry. A document obfuscation value corresponding to the document may be generated and may be registered with a blockchain. A record of the registration may be generated for the trade secret registry. The registry may be searchable and/or offer functionality such as valuation, insurance provision, and/or verification, among other benefits and functionalities.

Abstract: A method of making a hot surface igniter is described. A silicon carbide composition that includes both fines fraction and a coarse fraction is sintered in a nitrogen and argon reducing atmosphere in a manner that controls the incorporation of nitrogen with in the lattice of recrystallized silicon carbide. The controlled incorporation of nitrogen in the lattice provides enhanced control over heating and electrical properties, while simultaneously achieving a lower surface area fully recrystallized structure for oxidation resistance and long service life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, and HET are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.

Abstract: A method of making a hot surface igniter is described. A silicon carbide composition that includes both fines fraction and a coarse fraction is sintered in a nitrogen and argon reducing atmosphere in a manner that controls the incorporation of nitrogen with in the lattice of recrystallized silicon carbide. The controlled incorporation of nitrogen in the lattice provides enhanced control over heating and electrical properties, while simultaneously achieving a lower surface area fully recrystallized structure for oxidation resistance and long service life.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a symptom selected from irritability, self-injurious behavior, intermittent explosive disorder, disruptive behavior disorder, and/Of aggression in an individual diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The methods comprise the step of administering to an individual in need thereof a formulation comprising paliperidone.

Abstract: A turbocharger includes a turbine housing defining a turbine housing interior, a turbine wheel disposed in the turbine housing interior, a compressor housing defining a compressor housing interior, a compressor wheel disposed in the compressor housing interior, and a shaft coupled to the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel. The turbocharger also includes a bearing housing assembly including a bearing housing defining a bearing housing interior, and an anti-rotation assembly. The anti-rotation assembly includes a bearing assembly disposed in the bearing housing interior, an anti-rotation spacer disposed in the bearing housing interior and about the shaft, and a retaining ring disposed about the shaft and coupled to the anti-rotation spacer to axially retain the anti-rotation spacer in the bearing housing interior. The anti-rotation spacer has an engagement member engageable with the retaining ring and configured to limit rotation of the retaining ring relative to the anti-rotation spacer.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving transport data of a multi-party transport process, identifying documents and events that are associated with the multi-party transport process based on the received transport data, dynamically determining read and write permissions for the documents and the events of the multi-party transport process based on predefined roles, and storing an identifier of the multi-party transport process and the dynamically determined read and write permissions in a block on a blockchain.