Abstract: A chute rotation control system for a snow thrower is disclosed. One example embodiment is a chute rotation control system configured to rotate a chute of a snow thrower, comprising: a chute rotation motor coupled to the chute via one or more gears, wherein the chute rotation motor is configured to alternately rotate the chute clockwise and counterclockwise; a left chute control configured to receive one or more left user inputs and to generate a left output signal; a right chute control configured to receive one or more right user inputs and to generate a right output signal; and a motor controller configured to receive the left input signal and the right input signal, to cause the chute rotation motor to rotate the chute counterclockwise in response to the left input, and to cause the chute rotation motor to rotate the chute clockwise in response to the right input signal.

Abstract: A method of generating customizable goal representation is disclosed. A request from a user to view a goal representation is received. A flexible goal ontology is accessed that comprises one or more goal entities, one or more goal relationships between the goal entities, or one or more goal properties, the one or more goal properties including one or more metadata attributes relating to the one or more goal entities. A set of mapping rules is obtained that defines mappings between one or more goals. The set of mapping rules is evaluated to assemble a customized goal representation tailored to the user. The customized goal representation is updated based on a revaluation of the mapping rules affected by changes to the one or more goal entities, the one or more goal relationships, or the one or more properties.

Abstract: A method of implementing administrative services for a compensation platform is disclosed. One or more interactive compensation representation views are generated based on an evaluation of mapping rules against a flexible ontology and current data state, the flexible ontology comprising customizable compensation components, relationships, and properties. One or more compensation representation views are dynamically updated in real-time in response to changes in compensation data, user context, or access permissions without requiring manual regeneration of the one or more compensation representations. The one or more interactive compensation representation views include a user interface element displayed in response to a user selection of compensation data, wherein the user interface element provides direct access to compensation information relevant to the selected compensation data without requiring a change to another screen or another user context.

Abstract: A tonneau cover comprising: (a) a plurality of panels; (b) one or more hinges between each panel of the plurality of panels so that the plurality of panels are rotatably connected together, wherein some or all of the one or more hinges include: (i) a plurality of expansion links that are movably interconnected together, some of the plurality of expansion links including: (1) one or more expansion projections; (2) one or more pockets that receive all or a portion of the one or more expansion projections from an adjacent one of the plurality of expansion links; and (3) one or more expansion stops that restricts movement of the one or more expansion projections from the adjacent one of plurality of the expansion links that extend within the one or more pockets.

Abstract: Compounds, powders, and cathode active materials that can be used in lithium ion batteries are described herein. Methods of making such compounds, powders, and cathode active materials are described.

Abstract: A cathode active material includes a plurality of cathode active compound particles and a coating disposed over each of the cathode active compound particles. The coating includes a lithium (Li)-ion conducting oxide containing lanthanum (La) and titanium (Ti).

Abstract: An explosive cord is disclosed. In various embodiments, the explosive cord includes a tube having a tube inner surface and a tube outer surface, the tube inner surface defining a hollow interior that extends along a length of the tube; a carrier fiber disposed within the hollow interior of the tube, the carrier fiber having a carrier fiber exposed surface area; and a reactive material disposed on the carrier fiber exposed surface area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining whether a subject who has been diagnosed with cancer is likely to develop, or is likely to have developed, a metastasis, wherein the method comprises detecting the level of membrane-bound actin in a sample obtained from the subject. The invention also relates to methods and markers to diagnose, prognose, monitor and/or stage cancer, in particular metastatic cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents which prevent or reduce the interaction between actin and one or more of its interacting partners, for use in treating or preventing metastatic cancer in a subject in need thereof. The invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing metastatic cancer, or a method of preventing or reducing epithelial cell to endothelial cell adhesion, comprising administering an agent which prevents or reduces the interaction between actin and one or more of its interacting partners.

Abstract: Compounds, particles, and cathode active materials that can be used in lithium ion batteries are described herein. Methods of making such compounds, powders, and cathode active materials are described.

Abstract: A cathode active material includes a plurality of cathode active compound particles and a coating disposed over each of the cathode active compound particles. The coating includes a lithium (Li)-ion conducting oxide containing lanthanum (La) and titanium (Ti).

Abstract: Cathode active materials are provided. The cathode active material can include a plurality of cathode active compound particles. A coating is disposed over each of the cathode active compound particles. The coating can include at least one of ZrO2, La2O3, a mixture of Al2O3 and ZrO2 or a mixture of Al2O3 and La2O3. The battery cells that include the cathode active material are also provided.

Abstract: Cathode active materials are provided. The cathode active material can include a plurality of cathode active compound particles. A coating is disposed over each of the cathode active compound particles. The coating can include at least one of ZrO2, La2O3, a mixture of Al2O3 and ZrO2 or a mixture of Al2O3 and La2O3. The battery cells that include the cathode active material are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for asset management are provided. The apparatus, for example, includes an input/output device; and a processor programmed to receive a selection of assets identified via the input/output device, the assets selected based upon search criteria for each asset of a plurality of assets in a network; pre-partition the assets based upon a pre-partition rule determined via the input/output device the pre-partitioning including user selected criteria entered via the input/output device that controls the pre-partition rule; apply a grouping algorithm to the pre-partitioned assets to further sort the assets into groups which includes one or more variables entered via the input/output device that controls the grouping algorithm; and record the groups of assets into a database and transmit a report to the input/output device that includes a statistical summary of how the assets are configured into the groups.

Abstract: Compounds, particles, and cathode active materials that can be used in lithium ion batteries are described herein. Methods of making such compounds, powders, and cathode active materials are described. The particles have a particle size distribution with a D50 ranging from 10 ?m to 20 ?m.

Abstract: Systems and methods for zero-footprint and safe execution of quantum computing programs are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an electronic device comprising at least one computer processor, a method for cloud-based execution of quantum-computing programs may include: (1) receiving, from a user interface on a client device, a serialized file comprising a domain, an application, and an algorithm; (2) receiving, from the user interface, problem data and an identification of a quantum computing backend for executing the problem data; (3) instantiating a quantum program for execution and communicating the quantum program and the problem data to the quantum computing backend for execution; (4) receiving, from the quantum computing backend, an output of the execution; and (5) communicating the output to the user interface on the client device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a personal care composition comprising: (a) A polyvalent metal salt of pyrithione; (b) A metal complex selected from the group consisting of: wherein Y1, Y2, Z1, Z2 are selected from the following groups: —NH2, —NHR11, —NR12R12, —NHCO—R20, —SH, —OR13, —O(C?O)—, phosphate. and wherein at least one of Y1 and Z1 of compound I is —SH, and wherein at least one of Y2 and Z2 of compound II is —SH R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, can independently be H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl, aryl; R14 is —NH2, —NHCO—CH3, —NHR17, or —NR18R18 R15 is —COOH, —COOR19 R11, R12, R13 R16, R17, R18, R19 can be independently be alkyl, substituted alkyl, phenyl, aryl. and wherein the metal of the complex is selected from the group consisting of zinc, copper, and iron.

Abstract: A compound represented by LiaCo(1-x-2y)Mex(M1M2)yO?, (Formula (I)) wherein Me, is one or more of Li, Mg, Al, Ca, Ti, Zr, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ru and Sn, and wherein 0?x?0.3, 0<y?0.4, 0.95???1.4, and 1.90???2.10 is disclosed. Further, particles including such compounds are described.

Abstract: A method for non-destructively determining a mechanical property of a solid rocket motor propellant grain may comprise applying a force to a surface of the solid rocket motor propellant grain, wherein a deformation is formed on the surface of the solid rocket motor propellant grain in response to the applying, and calculating a value of the mechanical property of the solid rocket motor propellant grain based on the deformation. The force may be applied by moving a liquid into the perforation. This process may be performed over time to determine a lifespan of the propellant grain.

Abstract: A transducer assembly configured to convert a pyrotechnic initiation to an electrical signal may comprise a magnet, a hollow tube, and a conductive element. The hollow tube may be wrapped around the magnet in the shape of a coil. The hollow tube may be at least partially filled with a thermite. The conductive element may be coupled to an outlet of the hollow tube. The conductive element may seal the outlet of the hollow tube.