Abstract: The invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: (a) from 0.5 to 40 wt. % of alignin derived anionic surfactant, wherein the lignin derived anionic surfactant has the following structure (1) or (2), preferably (1): Formula (1) or, Formula (2) wherein: M is a counterion; R1 and R2 are alkyl or alkenyl groups, each either linear or branched; the alkyl or alkyenyl groups R1 and R2 added together contain from 5 to 15 carbon atoms; with the proviso that R1 and R2 each contain at least 1 carbon atom; the invention also concerns a method, preferably a domestic method of treating a textile.

Abstract: A system includes a confinement apparatus, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and channel-dedicated signal processing assemblies. Application of respective voltage signals to the plurality of control electrodes of the confinement apparatus is configured to cause the confinement apparatus to confine manipulatable objects. The AWGs are operable to generate respective waveforms. Each signal processing assembly is configured to condition a voltage signal applied to a respective electrode of the confinement apparatus. The signal processing assembly includes a channel-dedicated voltage generator and an operational amplifier. The operational amplifier is configured to receive (i) a broadcasted waveform generated by an AWG and broadcasted to at least two signal processing assemblies of the plurality of channel-dedicated signal processing assemblies and (ii) a quasi-static voltage generated by the channel-dedicated voltage generator.

Abstract: An installation system for installing a control line clamp onto a tubular string includes a first load plate, a second load plate that is offset from the first load plate, the first and second load plates being configured to engage a first clamp member and a second clamp member, respectively, positioned on a tubular string, a retention lid positioner configured to couple the retention lid with the first and second clamp members, a sensor system configured to provide feedback signals representing that the first and second load plates are received around the tubular and aligned with a control line, the retention lid is positioned at a target location and aligned with the control line, and the first and second load plates are adducted together to press the first and second clamp members together, and an indication device configured to indicate a state of the installation system.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for reducing stress on a blood vessel are disclosed herein. A damping device (100) configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include an anchoring member (104) coupled to a flexible, compliant damping member (102) including a generally tubular sidewall having an outer surface (115), an inner surface (113) defining a lumen configured to direct blood flow, a first end portion (106) and a second end portion (108), and a damping region (120) between the first and second end portions (106, 108). The inner and outer surfaces (113, 115) of the damping member (102) can be spaced apart by a distance that is greater at the damping region (120) than at either of the first or second end portions (106, 108).

Abstract: A blender system includes a container having a rotatable blade assembly therein, a lid covering an open end of the container, and a base with a motorized unit. When the container is coupled with the base, the motorized unit is adapted to drive rotation of the rotatable blade assembly. The lid includes a hinged actuator lever adapted to actuate the motorized unit. A detent extends from the hinged actuator lever and passes through a series of apertures and presses against a slidable actuator shaft disposed in the container and maintained in its position by a spring force, thereby depressing a switch for the motorized unit. A rotatable blade system includes cutting blade(s) and crushing blade(s). The crushing blade extends longitudinally outwardly from a hub. When the hub rotates in a first direction or second direction opposite the first direction, a face of the crushing blade is leading or trailing, respectively.

Abstract: A device for organizing and storing pre-set fishing rigs. The storage device includes a housing having an upper cover and lower cover pivotally secured to a middle section. A first compartment is formed from the upper cover and middle section, whereas a second compartment is formed from the lower cover and middle section. The first and second compartments are disposed in a stacked configuration to allow for compact storing of multiple assembled fishing rigs. A plurality of eyelet fasteners is disposed at a first end of the first compartment and a plurality of tensioning member are disposed at a second end, aligned with the eyelet fasteners. A retaining member is positioned between the first and second ends of the compartment and can receive a fishing hook. The present invention allows pre-set lure combinations to be assembled and properly stored such that each fishing rig is ready for use while fishing.

Abstract: Embodiments generate state elements based on application requests from a client. The state elements may be enqueued in a state queue associated with an application session for an application requests and the application requests may be forwarded to the application. Application responses from the application may be employed to perform further actions, including: generating message elements based on the application responses such that the message elements may be enqueued in a message queue associated in the application session; determining a portion of the state elements in the state queue that may be associated the message elements; updating the portion of the state elements to advance a protocol state based on the message elements such that the application responses may be communicated to the client.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems of metadata management for reviewing data from microscopy experimental sessions. Image data from an experimental session is stored in an archive at one or more filepath locations, either locally or on a network. Metadata associated with the image data is stored in a database with a reference to the filepath where the raw image is stored, such that the metadata is associated in the database with the image data. A user can perform post-experimental filtering, sorting, and searching of the underlying image data using the metadata, which allows the image data to be analyzed without duplication of the image data and without manual review of each individual image. The filtered data is presented in an interactive timeline format.

Abstract: A wellhead bracing system for a subsea well includes a base plate assembly and a wellhead brace assembly. The base plate assembly comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, a base plate aperture, and a plurality of anchor holes. The wellhead brace assembly comprises a vertical plate assembly having a cylindrical shape, a horizontal plate assembly to which the vertical plate assembly is attached, and a vertical support assembly attached to an outer surface of the vertical plate assembly and attached to the top surface of the horizontal plate assembly. Horizontal plate holes of the horizontal plate assembly are configured to attach to studs on the top surface of the base plate to secure the wellhead brace assembly to the base plate assembly. The wellhead bracing system slides onto a wellhead of the subsea well and braces an exterior of the wellhead.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly comprises: a printed circuit board (PCB); an integrated circuit (IC) package that is mounted on the PCB and includes a first surface and a bare IC die disposed on the first surface; and a vapor chamber coupled to the first surface of the IC package.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for combinatorial treatment of a condition with an implantable damping device and therapeutic agent (e.g., drug) are disclosed herein. Methods for treating one or more effects of the condition, such as a neurological condition, include providing the implantable damping device and at least one other therapy, such as a therapeutic agent, that treats the condition to the patient. The implantable damping device includes a flexible damping member and an abating substance and can be placed in apposition with a blood vessel. The flexible damping member forms a generally tubular structure having an inner and an outer surface, the inner surface formed of a sidewall having a partially deformable portion. The abating substance is disposed within the partially deformable portion and moves longitudinally and/or radially within the partially deformable portion in response to pulsatile blood flow.

Abstract: Apparatuses including spark gap structures for electrical overstress (EOS) monitoring or protection, and associated methods, are disclosed. In an aspect, a vertical spark gap device includes a substrate having a horizontal main surface and a plurality of pairs of conductive layers over the horizontal main surface. Different ones of the pairs are separated by different vertical distances such that each pair serves as an arcing electrode pair and different ones of the arcing electrode pairs are configured to arc discharge at different voltages.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for selectively managing different temporal and/or spatial resolution images and metadata collected during a transmission electron microscope (TEM) session. The system includes a transmission electron microscope and a computer system communicatively coupled to the transmission electron microscope. The computer system includes memory, data storage, and at least one processor configured for continuously receiving, from the transmission electron microscope, data captured at a lower temporal and/or spatial resolution and selectively receiving, from the transmission electron microscope, data captured at a higher temporal and/or spatial resolution.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel compound having the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising: from 0.5 to 50 wt. % of a C12-C14, alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant comprises a C14 alkyl group at a level of at least 50 wt. % of the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the average degree of ethoxylation (EO) is from 2.5 to 3.5; wherein with reference to the wt. % of the total ethoxylated portion of said alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant, the level of 1EO is from 10 to 25 wt. %, the level of 2EO is from 15 to 24 wt. %, the level of 3EO is from 20 to 35 wt. %, and the level of 4EO is from 12 to 25 wt. %; and, wherein the C12-C14 alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant includes at most 10 wt. % alkyl chains of C15 and higher; the invention also relates to the use and method to enhance the foaming of a detergent composition by inclusion of said specified alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant.

Abstract: A reclining seat comprising a back portion including a plurality of sidewalls; a seat portion; a plurality of legs, wherein each of the plurality of legs is attached to a sidewall of the back portion; a pivot configured to allow a portion of the seat to recline; and a recline mechanism, the recline mechanism including a recline positioner including a plurality of recesses, and a recline adjustment pin, wherein the recline adjustment pin is configured to fit into at least one of the plurality of recesses of the recline positioner.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system can include one or more adjustable arm supports that support one or more robotic arms. The adjustable arm supports and/or robotic arms can be configured to be deployed from low mount positions, for example, from positions below the surface of the table. The robotic arms can include a plurality of joints providing a plurality of degrees of freedom. The joints may be grouped into a proximal shoulder, an elbow, and a distal wrist. The robotic arms can include one or more redundant degrees of freedom. An insertion mechanism, associated with the robotic arm and configured for providing insertion of an instrument along an assertion axis, can be provided at a distal end of the robotic arms.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and their pharmaceutical compositions that can be administered to a host such as a human in need thereof for the treatment of a disorder, such as cancer, mediated by mutant BRAF. The compounds efficiently degrade Class I, II and III mutant BRAF proteins.

Abstract: The invention provides, for example, a novel compound having the general formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for reducing stress on a blood vessel are disclosed herein. A damping device (100) configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include an anchoring member (104) coupled to a flexible, compliant damping member (102) including a generally tubular sidewall having an outer surface (115), an inner surface (113) defining a lumen configured to direct blood flow, a first end portion (106) and a second end portion (108), and a damping region (120) between the first and second end portions (106, 108). The inner and outer surfaces (113, 115) of the damping member (102) can be spaced apart by a distance that is greater at the damping region (120) than at either of the first or second end portions (106, 108).