Abstract: A frequency selective structure (FSS), e.g., metamaterial, is disclosed that can be used for structural and electromagnetic (EM) purposes in a radome or antenna structure. The FSS may be used as the core dielectric to provide both mechanical rigidity and to provide an electromagnetic (EM) response that is sculpted for transmission, reflection, and/or absorption of an impinging EM wave. To this end, the FSS can facilitate dual-purpose use (or multi-purpose use).

Abstract: Methods for reducing the risk of fibrosis or scarring after an ocular surgical procedure or ocular injury are disclosed. In particular, one or more therapeutically effective doses of verteporfin are administered to a subject before, during, or after an ocular surgical procedure or after an ocular injury to treat or reduce the risk of developing fibrosis or scarring.

Abstract: A method of forming a microelectronic device comprises forming a preliminary stack structure over a source structure. The preliminary stack structure comprises a vertically alternating sequence of insulative material and sacrificial material arranged in preliminary tiers. The method comprises forming a staircase structure having steps comprising edges of at least some of the preliminary tiers of the preliminary stack structure, forming implant regions within exposed portions of the sacrificial material at the steps of the staircase structure, forming openings extending through the preliminary stack structure to the source structure and within a horizontal area of the staircase structure, replacing portions of the sacrificial material with conductive structures, forming strapping structures comprising conductive material, at locations vacated by the implant regions, laterally adjacent to the conductive structures at the steps of the staircase structure, and forming conductive contacts within the openings.

Abstract: A transducer comprising a primary element comprising a magnet configured to provide a magnetic field within a magnetic zone, the magnetic field extending in a magnetic field direction; a secondary element comprising a first graphene sheet located within the magnetic zone; a static portion; and a rotating portion configured to rotate about an axis of rotation relative to the static portion. The rotating portion comprises a first one of a set comprising the primary element and the secondary element; and wherein the static portion comprises a second one of the set; and wherein an axis of rotation of the rotating portion is such that: in a first position of the static portion relative to the rotating portion, the first graphene sheet lies in a first plane that is parallel to the magnetic field direction; and in a second position of the static portion relative to the rotating portion, the first graphene sheet lies in an offset plane that is at an angle to the first plane about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-program products for entity resolution are disclosed. Entity resolution embodiments include receiving tree data from each of a pair of entities, extracting and/or aggregating feature vectors or metric functions therefrom, and generating similarity scores between the pair of entities. The similarity scores may be weighted using machine-learned weights. The weighted similarity scores are used to generate a combinatorial probability score accounting for combined likelihoods of field values between the pair of entities. A classification of the pair of entities is performed based on the combinatorial probability score, with a genealogical database modified based on the classification.

Abstract: Neurostimulation, such as electrical and/or magnetic neurostimulation, is controlled using an adaptive real-time state space (ARTISTS) control framework to determine and/or adjust stimulation settings (e.g., stimulation waveforms). The ARTISTS control framework generally includes an adaptive autoregressive model of the nervous system's response to stimulation, an amended Kalman filter to estimate the state and coefficients of the autoregressive model, and a linear quadratic regulator to determine the stimulation waveform to be delivered.

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: An angle reference block including a series of angled end surfaces. Slots disposed in the body of said angle reference block, wherein each of said slots includes a stop member that extends upward from a bottom of the slot a given distance that is associated with a specific angle set point. A key being receivable in said slots to adjust the angle associated with said angled end surfaces, wherein each said slot designates a predefine angle for adjusting the angled end surfaces to a desired set angle when said key is disposed in a given said slot and placed on a level surface. A honing guide having a housing that rotatably carries a roller member. A flat top surface disposed on a top side of said housing. A gripping material disposed on said flat top surface for receiving and resisting movement of a blade disposed against said flat top surface.

Abstract: Motion detection in a video signal stream representing a series of rows in one or more image frames includes filtering the video signal stream for one or more features, generating a plurality of masked video signal streams by multiplying the feature video signal stream with a plurality of mask signal streams, which correspond to an image mask region within one or more image frames, determining a value of an intensity-based parameter of the feature in the plurality of mask signal streams, and determining a change in the value of the intensity-based parameter to detect motion over image frames.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is one or more subtilisin variant, nucleic acid encoding same, and compositions and methods related to the production and use thereof, including one or more Bacillus gibsonii-clade subtilisin variant that has improved stability and/or soil removal compared to one or more reference subtilisin.

Abstract: Systems and processes for performing solid phase peptide synthesis are generally described. Solid phase peptide synthesis is a known process in which amino acid residues are added to peptides that have been immobilized on a solid support. In certain embodiments, the inventive systems and methods can be used to perform solid phase peptide synthesis quickly while maintaining high yields. Certain embodiments relate to processes and systems that may be used to heat, transport, and/or mix reagents in ways that reduce the amount of time required to perform solid phase peptide synthesis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for monitoring a workout and for generating improved interfaces for the same. In one example, while receiving activity data for a workout session, a first user interface of a workout application is displayed. While displaying the first user interface of the workout application, user input of a first type is detected. In response to detecting the user input of the first type, a first control affordance to pause receiving the activity data for the workout session is displayed, and activity data for the workout session is continued to be received.

Abstract: An electric brushless DC motor is provided including a rotor assembly having a substantially-cylindrical metallic rotor body and at least one rotor magnet mounted on a surface of the rotor body, a stator assembly rotatably disposed relative to the rotor assembly, and a molded structure formed in contact with the rotor body. The molded structure includes a first mold portion in engagement with the rotor body that integrally forms a fan at or adjacent an axial end of the rotor body, and a second mold portion extending integrally from the first mold portion at least partially in engagement with an inner surface of the rotor body. The second mold portion engages two axial ends of the at least one magnet to axially support and retain the at least one magnet relative to the rotor body.

Abstract: Implementing methods to provide a shortened textual summary that includes status information that is most pertinent to the user for a plurality of connected smart devices. The method includes determining a list of current statuses for a plurality of enabled smart devices and filtering the list to remove statuses that may not be of interest to the user. The filtering of the list is based on a current context of the requesting user and one or more previous contexts of the user. The resulting filtered statuses are then converted to textual snippets, summarized, and provided to the user via one or more output devices.

Abstract: A hanging trolley system includes a body, a plurality of first support wheels, and a brake system. The body includes upper and lower portions. The first support wheels are coupled to the upper portion of the body for rotation relative thereto about corresponding first axes that are parallel to each other. The first support wheels are configured to roll on an upward facing first surface of a rail to support the body on the rail. The brake system includes a traction wheel, a first component, and a second component. The traction wheel is coupled to the lower portion of the body for rotation relative thereto about a second axis and is configured to roll along a second surface of the rail. The first component is coupled to the traction wheel for rotation therewith. The second component is configured to selectively inhibit rotation of the first component.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing name-based routing through networks. In various embodiments, a broker manager in each of a plurality of networks may receive a subscription request for a network device from a client device, each device being locally accessible or disposed in an upstream or downstream network. The broker manager uses its client broker to communicate with a locally accessible client device, and uses its mediator broker (and, sometimes, an intermediate device(s)) to communicate with a locally accessible network device. The broker manager otherwise uses its messaging brokers to communicate with control channels of one or more networks. Once subscription with the network device has been established, any commands and responses between the client device and the network device may be routed over pub/sub channels via the broker managers and their brokers using name-based routing, without routing based on IP address of the network device.

Abstract: A reflective coating that is substantially or fully absent of TiO2, and which coating is capable of meeting the ASTM D6083 specification for acrylic roof coatings, and which coating has suitable hide to achieve an average resulting solar reflectively of at least 60% or an SRI of at least 60.

Abstract: A disclosed corrugated end cap includes a corrugated frame having one or more corrugations defined by one or more sets of alternating peaks and valleys. The end cap also includes one or more ribs disposed in one or more of the valleys and one or more valley reinforcements disposed in the valleys and running over a top surface of the corrugated frame. For example, the one or more ribs may be configured to increase a resistance of the frame to bending. Additionally or alternatively, the top surface, a front surface, and a rear of the corrugated frame surround a recess configured to receive latch ridges from a stormwater chamber.

Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

Abstract: Repellent spray dispensers and methods of their use. Such a repellent spray dispenser includes a case configured to enclose a canister containing a repellent, an exit orifice configured so that a stream of the repellent propelled from the canister exits the case through the exit orifice, means for generating an audible alarm, a first actuating member operable to cause the audible alarm to be generated simultaneously with the stream of the repellent being propelled through the exit orifice of the case, and a second actuating member operable to cause the audible alarm to be generated without causing the stream of the repellent to be propelled through the exit orifice of the case.