Abstract: Automated cold storage unit and systems for storing, monitoring, and maintaining a supply of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical and/or other products in compliance with regulatory requirements are provided. Such units contain an array of independently addressable holding locations for containers with product in one or more controlled temperature zones fitted with temperature sensors. The units include a reader to track product information and status. Product movement within the unit is performed by a computer-controlled robot. A user interface device, preferably in communication with an application service provider to provide remotely managed inventory management and other services, provides users with secure access to the contents of the unit and associated product data and information.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use are provided for reducing inflammation in a subject, blocking leukocyte recruitment, inhibiting tumor metastasis, treating sepsis and preventing/reducing acute kidney injury.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller for hydraulic apparatus (100). The controller is configured to determine (310) that an energy return criteria has been met by movement of a first movement component of a first hydraulic actuator. In response thereto, the controller is further configured to select (320) at least one among a plurality of energy control strategies based on at least one operational characteristic of the hydraulic apparatus, and to control (330) the hydraulic apparatus to implement the energy control strategy during movement of the first movable component in such a way as to meet the energy return criteria. The plurality of energy control strategies comprises a first energy control strategy and a second energy control strategy. The at least one operational characteristic of the hydraulic apparatus comprises an indication of an expected energy recovery of one or more of the energy control strategies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller for a hydraulic apparatus. The controller is configured to determine (410) that a mode change criteria has been met for the hydraulic apparatus. In response to the determination, the controller is configured to control (420) a valve arrangement to change a first actuator chamber of a hydraulic actuator between being fluidly connected to a hydraulic machine and fluidly isolated from a second chamber of the hydraulic actuator, and being fluidly connected to both the second actuator chamber and the hydraulic machine. Further in response to the determination, the controller is configured to control (430) the hydraulic machine to change a flow rate of hydraulic fluid flowing through the hydraulic machine to regulate a movement of the hydraulic actuator during the control of the valve arrangement.

Abstract: A method of the producing nanocrystalline silicon particulate from a silicate source includes removing contaminants, such as organics and heavy metals, and alumina from the silicate source by treating the silicate source with first and second acidic leaching solutions to form a first intermediate product. The first intermediate product is then reduced by reacting with a magnesium vapor to provide porous magnesiated silicon particulates as a second intermediate product. The second intermediate product is treated with a third leaching solution to remove magnesium and magnesium containing compounds form the second intermediate to thereby provide a third intermediate. The third intermediate is treated with a fourth leaching solution for removing remnant silica to thereby provide nanocrystalline porous silicon particles.

Abstract: Described is a mountable tray table assembly having a base attachable to a seat back of a passenger seat via an attachment mechanism. The base may include an opening for receiving a tray table and a projection for retaining the tray table within the base. The attachment mechanism may maintain the base at a set angle relative to a floor of a vehicle when the seat back is in an upright position and a reclined position.

Abstract: Described is a passenger seat having a seat bottom, a seat back, and a privacy divider. The seat back may have a stationary portion and a moveable portion, wherein the moveable portion is substantially upright in stowed position and is substantially horizontal over the seat bottom in a deployed position. The privacy divider may be coupled to at least an upper surface of the moveable portion in the deployed position.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrolyte composition for a lithium ion battery comprising a lithium salt in a non-aqueous solvent containing an additive comprising a compound of formula R3SiOP(O)nF2; wherein each R independently is a hydrocarbyl group; and n is 0 or 1; and wherein the additive is substantially free from (R3SiO)3P(O)n and (R3SiO)2P(O)nF. Electrochemical cells and batteries also are described.

Abstract: Passenger seat assemblies may be used in vehicles such as aircraft. The passenger seat assembly includes a first wall, a second wall opposite from the first wall, and a passenger seat having a first side and a second side opposite from the first side. The passenger seat is positioned between the first wall and the second wall. The passenger seat assembly is positionable between a forward-facing configuration and an aft-facing configuration. In both the forward-facing configuration and the aft-facing configuration, the first wall is proximate to the first side of the passenger seat and the second wall is proximate to the second side of the passenger seat.

Abstract: Lithium tetrafluoro(malonato)phosphate compounds are useful as additives in lithium ion battery applications. The compounds are represented by Formula (I): MPF4[—O(C?O)—(CX?X?)—(C?O)O—]; wherein M is Li or Na; each X? and X? independently is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, fluoro-substituted alkyl, and F; or wherein the X? and X? together are —CR2—(CR?2)m—CR?2—; each R, R? and R? independently is selected from the group consisting of H methyl, trifluoromethyl, and F; and in is 0 or 1. These compounds can be prepared in high purity and a high yield by reaction of a metal hexafluorophosphate with a bis-silyl malonate compound. A similar oxalato compound, lithium tetrafluoro(oxalato)phosphate), can be made in the same manner, but using a bis-silyl oxalate in place of the bis-silyl malonate. Advantageously, the compounds can be formed, in situ, in a LiPF6-containing electrolyte solution.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use are provided for reducing inflammation in a subject, blocking leukocyte recruitment, inhibiting tumor metastasis, treating sepsis and preventing/reducing acute kidney injury.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring teeth position during treatment includes segmenting three-dimensional dental X-ray image data of teeth in a first treatment state and segmenting optical-scan (OS) image data of the teeth in a second treatment state. The position and orientation of each segmented X-ray crown is compared with the position and orientation of each segmented OS crown to determine any relative position differences and any relative orientation differences. Each segmented X-ray root is repositioned and/or reoriented according to the relative position differences and/or any relative orientation differences, if any, between the corresponding segmented OS and X-ray crowns. The OS crown and the X-ray root are then fused so simulate the roots in the second treatment state without exposing the patient to additional radiation.

Abstract: An electronically commutated hydraulic machine is coupled to a drivetrain. Working chambers of the hydraulic machine are connected to low and high pressure manifold through electronically controlled valves. The phase of opening and closing of the valves has a default. In order to avoid cycle failure due to acceleration events, for example due to backlash in the drivetrain, the phase of opening or closing of the electronically controlled valves is temporarily advanced or retarded from the default timing.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for representing and studying anatomy in the oral region such as parts of a subject's teeth and adjoining tissues. Types of inputs are used to form segmented outputs representing the teeth and can include segmented crown and root portions of the teeth. Machine learning methods are used for optimum and accurate results and to generate data objects corresponding to respective anatomical features of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller for a hydraulic apparatus. The controller is configured to determine (410) that a mode change criteria has been met for the hydraulic apparatus. In response to the determination, the controller is configured to control (420) a valve arrangement to change a first actuator chamber of a hydraulic actuator between being fluidly connected to a hydraulic machine and fluidly isolated from a second chamber of the hydraulic actuator, and being fluidly connected to both the second actuator chamber and the hydraulic machine. Further in response to the determination, the controller is configured to control (430) the hydraulic machine to change a flow rate of hydraulic fluid flowing through the hydraulic machine to regulate a movement of the hydraulic actuator during the control of the valve arrangement.

Abstract: Polar modifier systems based on a blend of DTHFP, ETE, TMEDA, DMTHFMA and/or functionally similar compounds with BDMAEE and SMT are used to make block copolymers having high levels of pendant vinyl double bond repeat units, which is through highly selective 1,2-bond butadiene addition, low vinylcyclopentane formation, unimodal narrow molecular weight distribution, and a low level of randomized co-monomer repeat units. The block copolymers have very high levels of 1,2-vinyl content and high 3,4-vinyl bond addition of the conjugated diene monomer and low vinylcyclopentane content. The polar modifier systems provide a fast polymerization rate, with a unimodal narrow molecular weight distribution. The polar modifier systems allow operation at a higher temperature than in prior art systems, which reduces cooling requirements.

Abstract: Described are passenger seats including a knit amenities panel, the knit amenities panel having a support structure including a cover shroud member and a backing member; and a knitted retention component comprising at least one elastic yarn, where the knitted retention component is knitted in one piece; the knitted retention component is attachable to the backing member and defines a plurality of openings; a tension force is created in the knitted retention component due to the attachment of the knitted retention component to the backing member; the tension force permits the knitted retention component to hold at least one object; and the backing member with the knitted retention component attached is coupled to the cover shroud member.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus comprises first and second manifolds each of which is connected to a plurality of actuators via corresponding actuator valves connected in parallel and operated responsive to inputs to regulate the flow of fluid to the actuators. A plurality of working chambers are connectable to either the first or second manifold and have a net flow which is controlled responsive to a negative feedback signal. The negative feedback signal is determined in response to a calculated pressure or flow rate in virtual fluid flow paths extending from the first and second manifolds.

Abstract: Polar modifier systems based on a blend of DTHFP, ETE, TMEDA, DMTHFMA and/or functionally similar compounds with BDMAEE and SMT are used to make block copolymers having high levels of pendant vinyl double bond repeat units, which is through highly selective 1,2-bond butadiene addition, low vinylcyclopentane formation, unimodal narrow molecular weight distribution, and a low level of randomized co-monomer repeat units. The block copolymers have very high levels of 1,2-vinyl content and high 3,4-vinyl bond addition of the conjugated diene monomer and low vinylcyclopentane content. The polar modifier systems provide a fast polymerization rate, with a unimodal narrow molecular weight distribution. The polar modifier systems allow operation at a higher temperature than in prior art systems, which reduces cooling requirements.