Abstract: In illustrative embodiments, a modular telescoping ladder system may include structural parts that can be assembled into a variety of structures. The components of the telescoping ladder system may include at least two telescoping ladders that can be connected in several ways by incorporating as joining features into the ladder assemblies. To accomplish a coupling of two ladders, joining features can be added to each ladder that enable their connection. These features may be holes through which pins may be inserted to connect two or more ladders. These joining features may be added to an accessory component that allows the joining capability to be added to or removed from a given ladder, such that the ladder can include or not include these additional features. The telescoping ladder system may be assembled into a wide variety of assemblies based upon modules selected, including, double length ladders, A-frame ladders, or scaffolds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable liquid crystalline formulations and especially to an ink formulation for inkjet printing comprising 10 to 50% w/w of one or more polymerizable liquid crystalline compounds and 50 to 90% w/w of one or more organic solvents selected from the group of aliphatic ketones, cyclic ketones, alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, alkyl esters of menthyl or aromatic solvents.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing the performance of an automated autonomous driving evaluator are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparing the LpxC hydroxamic acid inhibitor, (R)-4-(4-(4-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)phenyl)-2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-yl)-N-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-(methylsulfonyl) butanamide (1) from a novel intermediate compound (rc1) and stereoisomers thereof.

Abstract: A cordage traversing device is structured to couple to a taut cordage and move along the taut cordage in a horizontal or vertical direction. The cordage traversing device has a chassis. The cordage traversing device has stationary sheaves coupled to the chassis and a movable sheave coupled to the chassis. The cordage traversing device has a tensioner structured to move the movable sheave between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins are provided. In particular, S-type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of bacterial infections such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Methods of using S-type pyocin proteins, particularly those comprising an S2, SD2, S5 or AP41 targeting portion or an S2, SD2, S5 or AP41 effector portion are provided.

Abstract: A ridge end cap 10, 110 or a ridge block end tile 210 for covering an end of a ridge tile, comprises a cavity 16, 116 and an opening 14, 114 providing access from outside the ridge end cap 10, 110 or ridge block end tile 210 to the cavity 16, 116. The cavity 16, 116 provides a habitat for a mammal or bird thereby providing a safe and dry place for birds or mammals such as bats to nest or roost at an elevated position.

Abstract: A powered ascender has a motor, a brake assembly, and a gearbox. The gearbox is mechanically coupled between the motor and the brake assembly. The brake assembly applies a maximum braking force while the motor is not rotating. The brake assembly applies a lesser braking force in response to the motor rotating in a reverse direction.

Abstract: Techniques for secure and efficient interfacing with a cloud computing service are described. In an embodiment, a cloud computing management service is programmed or configured to communicate with a cloud computing service. The cloud computing management service can be accessed by software engineers that are looking to deploy a software instance to a computing device of the cloud computing service. Thus, the cloud computing management service acts as an intermediary layer in front of the cloud computing service. In an embodiment, the cloud computing management service may store one or more frequently-used system parameters for deployment of software instances. The parameters conform to company's security protocols, compliance protocols, and/or other standards.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing the performance of an automated autonomous driving evaluator are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins. In particular, S-type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of such infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for the preparation of organic electronic devices (OLEDs) which comprise (A) at least one specific ester solvent containing an aromatic group and (B) at least one organic functional material selected from organic conductors, organic semiconductors, organic fluorescent compounds, organic phosphorescent compounds, organic light-absorbent compounds, organic light-sensitive compounds, organic photosensitisation agents and other organic photoactive compounds, selected from organometallic complexes of transition metals, rare earth metals, lanthanides and actinides.

Abstract: The treatment of bacterial respiratory infections using bacterially-originating antibiotics known as pyocins. In particular, S type pyocins are administered by pulmonary administration for the treatment of such infections.

Abstract: A weight distribution system for a protective suit includes a harness. The harness has a harness interface. The system also has a suit interface coupled to the protective suit. The system further includes a strap adjuster which adjusts the length of a strap between the harness interface and the suit interface in response to a user input. The system further includes an input device that receives the user input from a user.

Abstract: Safety glasses have two magnets located near temple arm hinges so that surfaces of both magnets become coplanar when the temple arm pieces close. The magnets provide two separated areas of coupling that allow the safety glasses to adhere to a surface and stay in place when jarring forces are present. The safety glasses can be stored on magnetically active surfaces or other surfaces with adaptive tabs and may be kept close to where they will be used and in a visible location as a safety reminder or safe location to protect the safety glasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for the preparation of organic electronic devices which comprise at least one organic functional material and a mixture of at least two different solvents wherein a first organic solvent exhibits a lower boiling point than a second organic solvent and said first organic solvent exhibits a higher viscosity than said second organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for the preparation of organic electronic devices (OLEDs) which comprise (A) at least one specific ester solvent containing an aromatic group and (B) at least one organic functional material selected from organic conductors, organic semiconductors, organic fluorescent compounds, organic phosphorescent compounds, organic light-absorbent compounds, organic light-sensitive compounds, organic photosensitisation agents and other organic photoactive compounds, selected from organometallic complexes of transition metals, rare earth metals, lanthanides and actinides.

Abstract: Electronic device and associated methods with multiple well areas located on a common substrate, where each well area is defined by at least three bank structures that form the side walls of the well area. Within each well area, there are at least two electrode segments where the electrode segments are separated laterally by at least one insulating bank where the insulating bank(s) are thicker than the electrode segments. There is at least one charge transporting layer completely filling the well area in direct contact and overlying both the electrode segments and the insulating bank(s). The well areas are filled using solution methods such as inkjet. Such devices have improved uniformity across the active areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable liquid crystalline formulations and especially to an ink formulation for inkjet printing comprising 10 to 50% w/w of one or more polymerizable liquid crystalline compounds and 50 to 90% w/w of one or more organic solvents selected from the group of aliphatic ketones, cyclic ketones, alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, alkyl esters of menthyl or aromatic solvents.