Abstract: A computer system for provisioning a data transfer method is disclosed, comprising a processor, and a communications module and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computer system to: receive a provisioning request for a data transfer method; send, to a server associated with the data transfer method, a request, based on the provisioning request, for assignment of a data transfer identifier; receive, from the server, the data transfer identifier responsive to the request for assignment of the data transfer identifier; obtain a data transfer token corresponding to the data transfer identifier by: sending, to a token service provider, a request for the token comprising the data transfer identifier; receiving, from the token service provider, a data transfer token in response to the request for the token; and, send a reply to the provisioning request comprising the token.

Abstract: There is described herein, a method of capturing cell-free methylated DNA from a sample having less than 100 mg of cell-free DNA, comprising the steps of: subjecting the sample to library preparation to permit subsequent sequencing of the cell-free methylated DNA; adding a first amount of filler DNA to the sample, wherein at least a portion of the filler DNA is methylated; denaturing the sample; and capturing cell-free methylated DNA using a binder selective for methylated polynucleotides.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-armed high MW polymers containing hydrophilic groups conjugated to Factor VIII, and methods of preparing such polymers.

Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle includes a housing including at least one pack vent between an interior and an exterior of the housing. A plurality of battery cells are contained within the housing. A channel tray includes channel arrays having a plurality of vent openings each positioned in connection with a vent on each of the plurality of battery cells. The channel arrays are in connection with the at least one vent of the housing, wherein the channel system is enclosed from the rest of the volume of the pack and the plurality of vent openings are each provided with a vent cover.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a multi-cloud control plane (MCCP) in a first cloud infrastructure (included in a first cloud environment provided by a first cloud services provider) that enables services and/or resources provided in the first cloud infrastructure to be utilized by users of a second cloud environment. The first cloud infrastructure receives a request from a user associated with an account in the second cloud infrastructure. The request corresponding to using a service provided by the first cloud infrastructure. A tenancy is created for the user in the first cloud infrastructure to enable the user to utilize the service, and a link-resource object is created that includes information linking the tenancy of the user in the first cloud infrastructure to the account of the user in the second cloud infrastructure, the link-resource object enabling the user to utilize the service provided by the first cloud infrastructure.

Abstract: The invention may be applied to selectively heat a diseased area in the lung while minimizing heating to the healthy area and surrounding tissue. This can be done by exposing the lung to an electromagnetic field causing dielectric or eddy current heating. The invention is particularly useful for treating emphysema as the diseased areas in emphysema patients have reduced blood flow. The diseased area will heat up rapidly while the healthy tissue will be cooled by the blood flow. This is particularly effective for treating emphysema because of the low mass of the lungs and the high blood flow. To avoid heating of surrounding organs the direction of the electromagnetic energy may be switched in a way it always passes through lungs but only intermittently passes through adjacent organs.

Abstract: The present invention provides antagonizing antibodies that bind to IL-6, fusion proteins thereof with VEGF Trap, and conjugates of either thereof, and methods of using same. The anti-IL-6 antibodies can be used therapeutically alone or in combination with other therapeutics to diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-armed high MW polymers containing hydrophilic groups and one or more functional agents, and methods of preparing such polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides antagonizing antibodies that bind to IL-6, fusion proteins thereof with VEGF Trap, and conjugates of either thereof, and methods of using same. The anti-IL-6 antibodies can be used therapeutically alone or in combination with other therapeutics to diseases.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments relating to treating various eye disorders, including, for example, wAMD, DME, RVO, and DR.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides VEGF Traps and antagonizing antibodies that bind to IL-6, and fusion proteins and conjugates thereof, and methods of using same. The anti-IL-6 antibodies and VEGF Traps, and fusion proteins and conjugates thereof, can be used therapeutically alone or in combination with other therapeutics to treat diseases, symptoms thereof, and/or disorders related thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides random copolymers containing zwitterions and one or more functional agents, and methods of preparing such random copolymers.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating eye disorders by administering an anti-VEGF antibody and/or conjugate to a subject having an eye disorder. The anti-VEGF antibody of the present disclosure may be an anti-VEGF antibody conjugate that includes a polymeric moiety that extends the half-life/effectiveness/properties of the antibody when administered to a subject. A method of the present disclosure includes administering one or more doses of an anti-VEGF antibody conjugate to a subject (e.g., human or other mammalian patient) in need of treating an eye disorder, where the anti-VEGF antibody conjugate may be administered less frequently than a standard anti-VEGF therapy to treat the eye disorder.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating eye disorders by administering an anti-VEGF antibody and/or conjugate to a subject having an eye disorder. The anti-VEGF antibody of the present disclosure may be an anti-VEGF antibody conjugate that includes a polymeric moiety that extends the half-life/effectiveness/properties of the antibody when administered to a subject. A method of the present disclosure includes administering one or more doses of an anti-VEGF antibody conjugate to a subject (e.g., human or other mammalian patient) in need of treating an eye disorder, where the anti-VEGF antibody conjugate may be administered less frequently than a standard anti-VEGF therapy to treat the eye disorder.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for presenting attribute variations (differing attribute values) of an item at a network page. A request for the network page associated with an item of an electronic catalog can be received. In response to the request, the network page can be presented. The content and/or format of the network page can be predefined by an interface specification associated with the item and/or item category for the item. The network page may include a first area that includes an expanded view in which one or more variations of the first attribute are depicted and any suitable number of collapsed views in which one or more variations associated with a respective attribute are hidden from view. The areas of the network page may be dynamically expanded and collapsed to enable selection of various attribute values which may then be used to update the network page.

Abstract: Systems and methods for customizing video include providing a portion of video to an electronic display and identifying a character or personality in the portion of video. A request to perform an action regarding the portion of video may be detected and the action may be associated with the identified character or personality. The action may be performed on a second portion of video in response to the character or personality being identified in the second portion of video.

Abstract: The present invention provides antagonizing antibodies that bind to complement factor D (CFD), conjugates thereof, and methods of using same. The anti-CFD antibodies can be used therapeutically alone or in combination with other therapeutics to treat age related macular degeneration and other diseases.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a water dispensing lamp (WDL). In an illustrative example, the WDL may include a base module disposed on a horizontal plane, and a fluid dispensing stem coupled above the horizontal plane along a vertical axis. The fluid dispensing stem, for example, may include an electrical pump and a dispensing element. For example, the electrical pump may be configured to pump fluid out of the dispensing element towards the base module. In some implementations, the WDL may include a lamp shade coupled to the fluid dispensing stem. Various embodiments may advantageously conceal the dispensing element by the lamp shade unless a viewing angle between the horizontal plane and a viewing axis is larger than a predetermined viewing angle threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for customizing video include providing a portion of video to an electronic display and identifying a character or personality in the portion of video. A request to perform an action regarding the portion of video may be detected and the action may be associated with the identified character or personality. The action may be performed on a second portion of video in response to the character or personality being identified in the second portion of video.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-armed high MW polymers containing hydrophilic groups conjugated to Factor VIII, and methods of preparing such polymers.