Abstract: A pole tamper may include a handle. A pole tamper may include a motor supported by the handle and operably coupled to a battery pack to receive electrical current therefrom. A pole tamper may include a shoe movably supported by the handle. A pole tamper may include a drive mechanism operably coupled to the motor, the drive mechanism configured to move the shoe in a reciprocating manner.

Abstract: A head-mountable display device includes a housing defining a front opening and a rear opening, a display screen disposed in the front opening, a display assembly disposed in the rear opening, a first securement strap coupled to the housing, the first securement strap including a first electronic component, a second securement strap coupled to the housing, the second securement strap including a second electronic component, and a securement band extending between and coupled to the first securement strap and the second securement strap.

Abstract: A colored composition including a resin system, and a colorized filler. The colorized filler includes particles including a polymer. The particles have a density less than 2.6 g/cc and an average particle size from 100 microns to 600 microns.

Abstract: Methods of treating pharyngeal airway collapse (e.g., sleep apnea) by administering a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) in combination with mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy are described herein. The treatment may further comprise administration of a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA) and/or a hypnotic.

Abstract: A ventilation assembly comprises a number of fan systems configured to purify air and a number of air distribution assemblies. Each air distribution assembly of the number of air distribution assemblies is configured to be removably installed on a seatback of a passenger seat. Each air distribution assembly of the number of air distribution assemblies comprises a pair of air distribution vents, ductwork configured to receive air from at least one fan system of the number of fan systems and direct air to the pair of air distribution vents, and a seat attachment device configured to removably couple the pair of air distribution vents to the seatback such that each air distribution vent is situated on opposite sides of the seatback for providing purified air to a seated passenger.

Abstract: A colored composition including a resin system, and a colorized filler. The colorized filler includes particles including a polymer. The particles have a density less than 2.6 g/cc and an average particle size from 100 microns to 600 microns.

Abstract: Methods of treating sleep apnea and snoring comprising administering a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, optionally in the absence of an antimuscarinic agent, and optionally as a monotherapy, are described herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, such as edivoxetine and viloxazine, are also described.

Abstract: A pet access control system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a door unit interoperable with a security panel holder. The door unit covers a passage through a structure, such as through the wall or door of a building. The door unit may include a connector that may be mounted on a legacy security panel holder or a dedicated mounting system for the door unit. The door unit may operate in conjunction with a pet identification system to automatically identify and grant access only to authorized pets. In various embodiments, the door unit may be controlled remotely, such as via a web browser on a remote computer or an app running on a smartphone.

Abstract: Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of monitoring bladder cancer patients and analyzing patient samples for presence of methylated DNA and optionally particular gene mutations. In some embodiments, analysis results are correlated with clinical outcome measures such as risk of bladder cancer recurrence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to viral vaccine formulations with enhanced stability and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of monitoring bladder cancer patients and analyzing patient samples for presence of methylated DNA and optionally particular gene mutations. In some embodiments, analysis results are correlated with clinical outcome measures such as risk of bladder cancer recurrence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of monitoring bladder cancer patients and analyzing patient samples for presence of methylated DNA and optionally particular gene mutations. In some embodiments, analysis results are correlated with clinical outcome measures such as risk of bladder cancer recurrence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to viral vaccine formulations with enhanced stability and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing engine emissions in a locomotive are presented. In an embodiment, a fuel injector or a fuel injection pump of a fuel injection mechanism includes a plunger with an upper helix whose angle changes between points on the plunger that correspond to an idle throttle position and a full throttle position. As such, injection timing is optimized, and engine emissions are reduced.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing engine emissions in a locomotive are presented. In an embodiment, a fuel injector or a fuel injection pump of a fuel injection mechanism includes a plunger with an upper helix whose angle changes between points on the plunger that correspond to an idle throttle position and a full throttle position. As such, injection timing is optimized, and engine emissions are reduced.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing engine emissions in a locomotive are presented. In an embodiment, a fuel injector or a fuel injection pump of a fuel injection mechanism includes a plunger with an upper helix whose angle changes between points on the plunger that correspond to an idle throttle position and a full throttle position. As such, injection timing is optimized, and engine emissions are reduced.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing engine emissions in a locomotive are presented. In an embodiment, a fuel injector or a fuel injection pump of a fuel injection mechanism includes a plunger with an upper helix whose angle changes between points on the plunger that correspond to an idle throttle position and a full throttle position. As such, injection timing is optimized, and engine emissions are reduced.

Abstract: A one-piece toilet seat hinge composed of an elastomeric material throughout, and having the characteristics of rubber, and including a flat flange member and a coplanar support shank, the flange member being designed to be connected to the toilet seat and the support shank being generally cylindrical in shape and externally threaded to facilitate mounting thereof within a cavity normally found on the toilet stool for connection of the seat thereto. The flange member has lower peripheral portions having sufficient memory to cause the toilet seat to swing from a horizontal orientation, upon release, to a vertically extending orientation, thereby obviating the likelihood of the seat being soiled by a subsequent male urinator.

Abstract: A Sleeve Valve for regulating the water level in ponds, lagoons and other wetlands which includes an outer tubular section of plastic pipe with a plurality of vertically spaced openings and an inner tubular section of plastic pipe that is disposed telescopically within, and rotatable relative to, the outer tubular pipe. This inner tubular pipe includes a plurality of vertically spaced openings that are positionally staggered about a circumference and arranged for selective alignment with one of the openings in the outer pipe. Each of the openings in the outer pipe are sealed against the outer wall of the inner pipe until rotation of the inner pipe causes alignment of a selected opening in the outer pipe with a corresponding opening in the inner pipe, thereby allowing water to pass only through such corresponding aligned openings. The water level is regulated by selecting and aligning corresponding openings in the outer and inner pipes at the water level desired.