Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a module, comprising: a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a dielectric material, and a microstrip resonator on the substrate. In an embodiment, a microstrip transmission line is on the substrate adjacent to the microstrip resonator, and the microstrip resonator is spaced from the microstrip transmission line by a gap. In an embodiment, a ground plane on a surface of the substrate is opposite from the microstrip resonator.

Abstract: A shielded conductor assembly includes an electrically conductive busbar having a width of the busbar that is greater than a thickness of the busbar and an inner insulative layer surrounding the busbar. The shielded conductor assembly also includes an electrically conductive foil shield layer having a longitudinal seam arranged substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the busbar and having a plurality of pleats arranged substantially parallel with one another surrounding the inner insulative layer. The shielded conductor assembly further includes an outer insulative layer surrounding the pleated foil shield layer. The plurality of pleats are configured to allow the busbar to be bent at an angle of at least 90 degrees along the thickness of the busbar without rupturing the foil shield layer. A method of manufacturing such a shielded conductor assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A method of installing an electrical wiring harness in a vehicle, wherein the electrical wiring harness has at least one branch circuit terminated by an electrical connector includes the steps of wrapping the at least one branch circuit around a wire spool configured to be picked up and manipulated by a robotic arm having a gripping mechanism, placing the electrical wiring harness within the vehicle; and grasping the wire spool with the gripping mechanism while simultaneously moving the robotic arm and rotating the wire spool with the gripping mechanism to pay out a desired length of the at least one branch circuit. An apparatus for performing this method and an electrical wiring harness well suited for use with this method is also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making clear ice. In one embodiment, a method for making clear ice includes providing a mold of any of the embodiments described herein, optionally inserting a skewer through the mold, the skewer being coupled to an item; circulating, using fluid inlet and outlet valves, a fluid in a mold cavity defined by the mold; varying overtime one or both of: a temperature of the cooling apparatus or a fluid flow rate, through the fluid inlet valve, as a percentage of max flow; and optionally retracting the skewer when the ice formation encases at least a portion of the item. The method optionally includes a period of flow reversal, such that the fluid inlet valve becomes the fluid outlet valve and the fluid outlet valve becomes the fluid inlet valve. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes releasing the ice from the mold.

Abstract: A container that includes an outer sleeve and an inner tray and is configured to have an open state and a closed state. The outer sleeve includes side panels defining a chamber having a first opening. The inner tray includes side panels defining a space for holding a product, and a second opening. In the open state, the inner tray extends out of the outer sleeve through the first opening. The inner tray includes a cover panel and a tuck flap that includes an extension member and a tuck flap locking member. In the closed state, the cover panel covers the second opening, and the extension member and the tuck flap locking member are tucked between a side panel of the inner tray and a side panel of the outer sleeve. The tuck flap locking member engages an inner locking member of the outer sleeve and prevents the tray from extending out of the sleeve.

Abstract: A lounge assembly comprising a lower wall structure including at least first and second spaced apart side walls and a rear wall that together form an assembly space, each of the side walls and rear wall including an internal surface, a seat assembly supported between the first and second side walls, a first coupler mounted to the internal surface of the first side wall, a support arm having an arm length dimension between proximal and distal ends, the proximal end mounted to the first coupler adjacent the internal surface of the first side wall for rotation about a first vertical axis and a tablet member supported at the distal end of the support arm for rotation about a second vertical axis through a second range of motion with respect to the support arm.

Abstract: A roller gate system for a livestock transportation vehicle includes a rack and pinion gate movement system, with a roller gate assembly having toothed rollers connected by a rotatable roller shaft positioned in line with the center of gravity of the roller gate assembly when hanging substantially vertically. The pinion is a roller having a plurality of teeth, and the rack is a track having a plurality of openings for receiving the roller teeth. At each end of the rotatable roller shaft, the toothed roller is fixedly mounted thereto for travel along the track. The toothed rollers operate in unison to move the roller gate assembly in a uniform and smooth manner. By having the toothed rollers and the rotatable roller shaft positioned in line with the center of gravity of the roller gate assembly when hanging substantially vertically, the roller gate assembly remains in a substantially vertical orientation during travel.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are microbial cross-reactive antigens (mCRAGs) and compositions comprising the same for use in the stimulation of T cells for the treatment or prevention of disease associated with coronavirus infection.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a process power controller for a plasma processing tool. In an embodiment, the process power controller includes a process power source optimizer, a source predictor, and a process uniformity controller. In an embodiment, the source predictor is communicatively coupled to the process power source optimizer and the process uniformity controller.

Abstract: A system including a delivery apparatus, a crimping device, and a loading assembly. The crimping device includes a housing disposed over a distal end portion of the delivery apparatus for receiving a radially expandable and compressible prosthetic heart valve. The housing includes a funnel segment, a pusher member, and an actuator releasably coupled to the pusher member. Movement of the actuator causes the pusher member to advance the prosthetic heart valve through the funnel segment for radially compressing at least a portion of the prosthetic heart valve. Compression of the prosthetic heart valve facilitates secure attachment of the prosthetic heart valve to the delivery apparatus. The loading assembly can include an additional funnel member for fully crimping and loading the prosthetic heart valve into the delivery apparatus for advancement through a patient's vasculature.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide information to a user based on a communication from a user associated with multiple media assets. Based on the chronology of the media assets, one is selected and recommended to the user.

Abstract: Uncured aqueous composition comprising surfactant and a blend of (a) a first sulfonated polyester having a glass transition temperature not greater than 75° C. that is not sulfonated polyethylene naphthalate, (b) a second, sulfonated polyester that is a sulfonated polyethylene naphthalate, (c) melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker, and (d) an epoxy silane coupling agent; and cured composition thereof. Compositions described herein are useful, for example, for making primed film for release liners applications.

Abstract: Camera arrays for mediated-reality systems and associated methods and systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a camera array includes a support structure having a center, and a depth sensor mounted to the support structure proximate to the center. The camera array can further include a plurality of cameras mounted to the support structure radially outward from the depth sensor, and a plurality of trackers mounted to the support structure radially outward from the cameras. The cameras are configured to capture image data of a scene, and the trackers are configured to capture positional data of a tool within the scene. The image data and the positional data can be processed to generate a virtual perspective of the scene including a graphical representation of the tool at the determined position.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a computer system includes a low-latency communication link between a classical computer and a quantum computing resource. In some cases, a quantum machine image operates on a classical computer system. The quantum machine image includes a virtualized execution environment for quantum programs. The quantum machine image is engaged with a quantum processing unit of a quantum computing system. A quantum program is communicated over a low-latency communication pathway from the classical computer system to the quantum computer system. The quantum program is executed at the quantum computer system.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for the configuration and control of charging and cooling systems for aircrafts driven by electric propulsion systems and in other types of vehicles. In some embodiments, a method of charging an aircraft is disclosed comprising: receiving a mode of operation indicating whether battery packs of the aircraft are connected in parallel prior to joining a charging bus, receiving charging protocol information, and controlling charging operations of the battery packs based on the mode of operation and the charging protocol information.

Abstract: A casting assembly includes at least a first body and a second body. The first body can be a core and the second body can be a shell. The first body has a first interior surface and a first exterior surface. The second body has a second interior surface spaced from a second exterior surface. A portion of the second interior surface is spaced from and facing the first exterior surface. The first body having a casting hollow includes a non-linear centerline or a curved portion, where the casting hollow is at least partially defined by the first interior surface.

Abstract: A self-expanding prosthetic heart valve includes an inner frame and an outer sealing frame. A lower region of the outer sealing frame is coupled to a lower region of the inner frame. At least a portion of the outer frame has a D-shape cross-section for conforming to a shape of a native heart valve annulus. Elongate anchors are positioned outwardly from the outer sealing frame for anchoring to native leaflets. Preferably, the native leaflets are secured between the anchors and an outer surface of the outer sealing frame. A valve body is positioned within an interior lumen of the inner frame and provides a one-way valve mechanism for replacing the function of the native leaflets. For additional stability, a further anchoring mechanism may extend from the inner frame for attachment to a heart wall. The prosthetic heart valve is well-suited for replacing the function of a native tricuspid valve.

Abstract: An exemplary method and system are disclosed comprising retroreflective metastructures formed with a plurality of metasurface arrays configured to destructively cancel or interfere, in part, with one another to reduce specular mode associated scattering or reflection. In some embodiments, the retroreflective metastructures are formed by a combination of metasurfaces with different lattice spacings that can exhibit enhanced bandwidth and angular range at near-grazing angles to provide enhanced retroreflective electromagnetic responses.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for prosthetic valves. Examples of prosthetic valves may be configured to anchor to an interior surface of a heart valve. Such prosthetic valves, in examples, may include a single frame that supports a plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets. In examples, multiple frames may be utilized to anchor to a heart valve and one or more of the frames may support a plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets.

Abstract: A prosthetic valve includes an expandable valve frame and leaflets supported therein. A plurality of elongate anchor arms extends from an outlet end portion of the valve frame. Each elongate anchor arm includes anchoring protrusions, such as barbs, for engaging surrounding tissue. During delivery to the treatment site, the anchoring protrusions face inwardly. When released from the delivery catheter, the anchoring arms evert such that the anchoring protrusions reverse orientation and face outwardly. In this position, the protrusions can engage surrounding tissue and thereby secure the prosthetic valve within a native heart valve.