Abstract: Embodiments of a method for the preparation of an electrode assembly, include removing a population of negative electrode subunits from a negative electrode sheet, the negative electrode sheet comprising a negative electrode sheet edge margin and at least one negative electrode sheet weakened region that is internal to the negative electrode sheet edge margin, removing a population of separator layer subunits from a separator sheet, and removing a population of positive electrode subunits from a positive electrode sheet, the positive electrode sheet comprising a positive electrode edge margin and at least one positive electrode sheet weakened region that is internal to the positive electrode sheet edge margin, and stacking members of the negative electrode subunit population, the separator layer subunit population and the positive electrode subunit population in a stacking direction to form a stacked population of unit cells.

Abstract: Fishing rod capture devices can allow a fisher to quickly use both hands while fishing. A fishing rod capture device may include a rod securing component and a rod coupling component that is configured to couple to a fishing rod and that may be selectively supported from the rod securing component.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for identification of antigen binding molecules such as antibodies from a sample by exposing the antigen binding molecules to an antigen conjugated to an oligonucleotide.

Abstract: A method for regulating flow of electromagnetic radiation into a volume such as a duct includes defining on a reflective surface an array of two or more ridges which are arranged side by side and projecting toward the source. Each ridge is formed by reflective ridge surfaces converging toward an apex so that the reflection directions of the surfaces are different. The ridges are arranged relative to the source so that first reflective ridge surface reflects primarily toward the upstream location and second reflective ridge surface reflects onto the first reflective ridge surface of a next adjacent ridge and thereby primarily toward the upstream location so that the array of ridges acts to form a restriction to flow of radiation toward the downstream location. This can increase an amount of the radiation within the duct by reflecting the radiation back into the duct and to reduce an amount of radiation escaping the duct.

Abstract: A trunk assembly for a vehicle includes a stowage compartment disposed within the vehicle. The stowage compartment defines a stowage compartment opening. A hood is operable between an opened position and a closed position. The hood includes an outer panel and an inner panel coupled to the outer panel. A waterfall structure is integrally formed with a front section of the hood inner panel and extends outward from the front section. The waterfall structure abuts the stowage compartment to at least partially seal the stowage compartment opening when the hood is in the closed position.

Abstract: An assembly includes at least one control fluid line, at least one bladder fluid line connectable to at least one bladder; and at least one pinch valve associated with the at least one bladder fluid line. The at least one pinch valve is selectively moveable to a bladder inflation position based on a pressure in the at least one control fluid line.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of generating graphics video data for a computer game is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, from a remote device (601), first data including image data corresponding to a plurality of pixels of at least one frame of video data of the computer game. Second data, including colour data of a plurality of said pixels, and at least one frame of video data of the computer game based on the first and second data, are generated at a user device (602).

Abstract: A process for producing styrene converts Z-phenylalanine using a first biocatalyst comprising a PAL enzyme (pheny-lalanine ammonia lyase from Rhodorotula glutinis EC 4.3.1.24) and a second biocatalyst comprising a Fdc1 enzyme (ferulic acid de-carboxylase from Aspergillus niger EC 4.1.1.102). The first and second biocatalysts are provided as whole-cell pellets or derivatives thereof. Styrene is produced by converting the L-phenylalanine to trans-cinnamic acid with the first biocatalyst and converting the trans-cinnamic acid to styrene with the second biocatalyst.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting sensitive data in a system include receiving, by one or more processors, a data model comprising one or more data fields; identifying, within the data model, at least one field designated as sensitive data; automatically creating an encrypted form of the sensitive data at a framework level without requiring an application-level encryption process; and incorporating the encrypted form of the sensitive data into the data model in place of the unencrypted data.

Abstract: A glass manufacturing apparatus includes a delivery apparatus defining an upstream portion of a ribbon travel path extending in a first travel direction. A forming roll extends along an axis parallel to the travel path and perpendicular to the first travel direction. The forming roll includes a recess that imparts a protrusion to a ribbon. A substantially planar surface is positioned downstream from the forming roll and receives the ribbon. A conveyor supports the substantially planar surface. The conveyor moves the substantially planar surface in a second travel direction that is angled relative to the first travel direction. A force application apparatus biases the ribbon toward the substantially planar surface to alter a position of the protrusion relative to a major surface of the ribbon. Methods of manufacturing a ribbon are provided.

Abstract: A workpiece is measured using multiple-pass spectroscopic ellipsometry and multi-wavelength Raman spectroscopy, which may be performed in the same system. These measurements are combined to form combined measured data. A stress measurement of the workpiece is determined using the combined measured data. The stress measurement can be determined using a model or a machine learning algorithm.

Abstract: A catastrophe analysis computing system includes a processor; an electronic network; and a memory having stored thereon non-transitory computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: cause a client device to receive a exposure map layer; cause a filter graphical user interface and wind speed layers to be displayed in a graphical user interface; receive an input; and update the map graphical user interface. In another aspect, a method includes causing a client device to receive an exposure map layer; causing a filter graphical user interface and wind speed layers to be displayed in a graphical user interface; receiving an input; and updating the map graphical user interface. A method includes receiving an exposure map; displaying a filter graphical user interface; receiving an input; and updating a map graphical user interface.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a first anti-acne compound. a second anti-acne compound. and an anti-photoaging compound are described. Methods for the treatment of acne and photoaging using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: A vehicular headlight system includes a headlight configured to mount at a vehicle equipped with the vehicular headlight system. The headlight includes a lens and a light source that, with the headlight mounted at the vehicle and, when the light source is electrically operated, emits light through the lens to illuminate a region forward of the vehicle. The vehicular headlight system includes a cover that, with the headlight mounted at the vehicle, is movable relative to the headlight between a deployed position and a retracted position. When the cover is in the deployed position, the cover extends over and along the lens of the headlight so that the headlight is not viewable. When the cover is in the retracted position, the cover is moved laterally away and inboard of the headlight so that the headlight is viewable.

Abstract: Surgical systems involve a robotic manipulator that moves a surgical tool to remove material from a workpiece and a navigation system to track a pose of the surgical tool relative to the workpiece. A control system determines a non-homogenous density distribution of the workpiece. The control system generates a tool path based on the density distribution. The control system controls the robotic manipulator to move the surgical tool along the tool path to remove the material from the workpiece while accounting for the density distribution. As the surgical tool moves along the tool path, the control system adjusts one or more operating parameters of the surgical tool to account for the density distribution, such as by adjusting the feed rate of the surgical tool, the cutting speed of the surgical tool, and/or the cutting depth of the surgical tool.

Abstract: A system and method for discouraging the in appropriate use of a mobile device including registering a mobile device with a monitoring application running on a system coupled with a network. A mobile device is linked with the monitoring application through the network. The operational status of the mobile device is monitored to detect if a change occurs in the operational status. A change in the operational status of the mobile device is reported to the monitoring program with time information and the status change is displayed in a graphical interface, and a notification message is sent to a system user. Beacons might also be implemented to advise a device user to disable a mobile device to be monitored.

Abstract: An end effector for use with a robotic system includes a proximal hub having a first upright support opposing a second upright support, a distal hub having a first upright support and a second upright support and pivotally coupled to the proximal hub about a first pivot axis, a first jaw member, a second jaw member, a first idler pulley, and a second idler pulley. The first and second jaw members are pivotally coupled to the first and second upright supports of the distal hub about a second pivot axis. First and second cable sets are configured to extend around the first and second idler pulleys and the first and second jaw members to rotate the first and second jaw members. The distal hub, the first idler pulley, and the second idler pulley are angled to produce fleet angles of about zero degrees.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes a reservoir (or cartridge) to hold a precursor composition. The reservoir has a passageway that is configured to not allow the free flow of the precursor composition out of the reservoir at ambient temperatures. An infrared radiation source, when activated, heats the precursor composition reducing its viscosity. An entrainment passageway is in communication with an exterior end of the passageway such that when an air flow is induced to pass through the entrainment passageway, the air flow draws the heated precursor composition from the passageway entrains it in the air flow. The entrained precursor may be vaporized and/or further vaporized by heat from the infrared radiation source before being inhaled by the user.

Abstract: A launched zipline amusement ride has a carrier 200 carrying a rider 202. The carrier 200 is adapted to move along a tensioned, suspended cable 102. A launch mechanism 300 engages with the carrier 200 between an engagement and a release position 304 to accelerate the carrier 200 along the cable 102, and to disengage from the carrier 200 at the release position 304.

Abstract: A method comprising: receiving, by a computing system, audio data generated by one or more hearing instruments worn at or near one or more ears of a user; providing, by the computing system, a virtual personal assistant to the user, wherein the virtual personal assistant is configured to generate, based on the audio data, output to assist the user, wherein providing the virtual personal assistant comprises applying, by the computing system, a Large Language Model (LLM) to generate a response, and the output is based on the response; and providing, by the computing system, the output to the one or more hearing instruments, wherein the one or more hearing instruments are configured to generate auditory stimuli based on the output.