Abstract: A card is provided that includes, for example, a fold that defines a first panel and a second panel, where each of those panels includes front and back surfaces. The second panel includes a void. The back surface of the first panel includes an actionable unique identifier such that when the greeting card is folded along the fold lines the actionable unique identifier is visible through the void. The actionable unique identifier is usable to retrieve a digital presentation among other things.

Abstract: A variety of applications can include an apparatus having a memory device including digit lines isolated from each other by filling an area directly under the digit line with a dielectric material. The dielectric material can be any insulating material such as oxides or nitrides. The provision of the area directly under each digit line can be accomplished without etching out an entire layer of epitaxially grown regions for the memory cells vertically stacked in a three-dimensional array. In a three-dimensional DRAM, metal plates for capacitors can be isolated in a manner similar to the isolation of digit lines. Such processing can be scalable, which may allow for a three-dimensional DRAM to have hundreds memory cell tiers.

Abstract: A system for advancing a guidewire through a patient lumen including a first advancement device and a second advancement device. The second advancement device may be positioned between the first advancement device and an access point to the patient lumen. The first advancement device may close to contact the guidewire and open to not contact the wire. When the first advancement device is closed the first advancement device may move from a first position to a second position to advance the guidewire through the patient lumen. The first advancement device may rotate to rotate the guidewire. The second advancement device may be coupled to a microcatheter.

Abstract: This disclosure is based, at least in part, on an unexpected discovery that novel combination therapies of an anti-CD40 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof and an IL-15 polypeptide exhibit synergistic activity in inhibiting tumor growth than any of the monotherapies of the anti-CD40 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof and the IL-15 polypeptide. Thus, the combination therapy as disclosed herein represents a surprisingly effective therapy for cancer treatment with a reduced risk of treatment-related toxicity.

Abstract: A method may include receiving a sustainability model indicative of a plurality of sustainability parameters associated with enterprise operations corresponding to production data for operational tasks performed in a hydrocarbon production system, facility data corresponding to utility operations within buildings associated with the enterprise, or both. The method involves simulating implementing action plans via devices that correspond to the enterprise operations over time to determine an amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the enterprise over time, generating a GHG footprint evolution report based on the amount of GHG emissions, and identifying at least one of a plurality of engineering workflow systems to reduce the amount of GHG emissions based on the GHG footprint evolution report. The method involves sending commands to devices of the plurality of devices based on the action plan, such that the commands are cause the devices to adjust their operations.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a plurality of fibers that are bonded to each other to form a coherent web, wherein the fibers comprise a blend of a polylactic acid (PLA) and at least one secondary alkane sulfonate are provided. The nonwoven fabrics exhibit increased tensile strengths, elongation and toughness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicycle toxin conjugates, methods for preparation, and methods of use for treating cancer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring data through a one-way transfer (OWT) system using a fault-tolerant data diode. Data from a source computing environment may be converted to an optical signal that is then split into duplicate signals. The duplicate optical signals are received by two receiving devices that have optical receivers. The receiving devices operate as either a primary device or a secondary device to continue transmission of the received data. The operating states of the receiving devices may change based the health or status of the respective devices.

Abstract: Methods for dialogue enhancing audio content, comprising providing a first audio signal presentation of the audio components, providing a second audio signal presentation, receiving a set of dialogue estimation parameters configured to enable estimation of dialogue components from the first audio signal presentation, applying said set of dialogue estimation parameters to said first audio signal presentation, to form a dialogue presentation of the dialogue components; and combining the dialogue presentation with said second audio signal presentation to form a dialogue enhanced audio signal presentation for reproduction on the second audio reproduction system, wherein at least one of said first and second audio signal presentation is a binaural audio signal presentation.

Abstract: The invention involves the use of formulations of allosteric modulators of primarily 5ht2a/5ht1a, opiate or SERT serotonin transporter, but also those of: 5ht1a/b/c/d, 5ht2a/b/c, 5ht3, 5ht4, 5ht7, dopamine, GLP, and other receptors/systems, in combination with phenethylamines, tryptamines, ibogaloids as well as vaccines, antibodies and other compounds; to treat stimulant dependency (addiction).

Abstract: Condensation or “rain-out” is a problem in medical circuits and previous attempts to manage and/or prevent rain-out have resulted in relatively expensive and/or difficult to manufacture medical circuit components. The subject patent provides an improved medical circuit component for managing rain-out. In particular the component may be an improved breathing tube, or insufflation system limb comprising a helically corrugated tube preferably incorporating a heater wire.

Abstract: A boat includes a controller that is communicatively coupled to a control screen. The controller has stored therein a plurality of modes corresponding to an activity and includes a plurality of controls corresponding to the activity. The controller is configured to display on the control screen, when one of the modes is activated, the plurality of controls for the activated mode. The activated mode may also be an operating mode that corresponds to an operational condition of the boat. The boat may include a processor that is configured to generate an adjusted audio signal by selecting one or more of a plurality of subranges of frequencies of an audio signal and adjusting the selected subranges to compensate for at least one environmental condition associated with the operational condition of the boat corresponding to the operating mode.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure are directed to enterprise systems and methods that provide machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) driven software that generates baseline predictions and optimizations for production capacity to reduce waste and harmful byproducts. Baseline predictions can include resource baseline predictions that can help estimate (or, predict) how much lower or higher an asset's resource inputs (e.g., fuel) and/or outputs (e.g., emissions) could be in comparison to the asset's current resource inputs and/or outputs. AI generated baseline predictions can be broken down into several different levels (e.g., facility level down to the asset level) so that it is clear where the most significant opportunities for resource savings lie, and the system can perform optimizations (e.g., trigger corrective actions) to achieve those resource savings.

Abstract: A domestic extracting machine for extracting herbs contained inside a capsule that includes a capsule-compartment that receives the capsule, a condensation-compartment, an air blower, a heating mechanism, a stirring mechanism, a stirring activator, and a control mechanism. The capsule-compartment includes a hot-air hole through which hot air flow from the air blower into the capsule through perforations and an outlet through which vapors flow into the condensation-compartment. The stirring activator rotates the stirring mechanism that rotates a stirring arm inside the capsule for whirling the herbs. The air blower blows air that can be heated by the heating mechanism and to flow through the capsule and heat and vaporize the herbs. The vapors include active ingredients that flow into the condensation-compartment that includes condensation mechanism to thicken the vapors.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a framework to identify and recommend tasks that can be performed for the benefit of a member. Through this framework, a member is assigned with a representative that, over time, learns about the member's preferences and behavior, which can be used to recommend tasks that can be performed to reduce the member's cognitive load. Further, as the representative develops a relationship with the member over time, the representative can also curate experiences for the member and assist the member in achieving personal goals and ambitions.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method of managing scent in an environment, which includes disposing at least one scent diffusion device within an environment, wherein the at least one scent diffusion device comprises a communications facility that enables transmitting signals to and receiving signals from a remote computer, receiving at least one target value of a scent parameter for the environment at the remote computer, and controlling, via the remote computer, diffusion of a liquid from a source of the liquid in fluid communication with the at least one scent diffusion device to achieve the target value of the scent parameter. Controlling a diffusion rate of the liquid includes altering at least one of a voltage and a duty cycle applied to at least one component of the diffusion device.

Abstract: A sole assembly includes an upper midsole layer, a lower midsole layer, and an outsole layer. The upper midsole layer defines a cavity in an aft region. The cavity extends substantially transversely relative to a longitudinal axis. The lower midsole layer connects to the upper midsole layer. The lower midsole layer transversely covers the cavity. The outsole layer connects to the lower midsole layer.

Abstract: A fuel is mixed with an oxidant to form a first combustible gas mixture having predominantly non-plug flow. The first combustible gas mixture is transitioned into a second combustible gas mixture having predominantly plug flow. The second combustible gas mixture may be combusted to form one or more combustion products. The one or more combustion products may be mixed with a feedstock to cause the feedstock to decompose.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from Bacillus sp. In some more particularly preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is obtained from B. amyloliquefaciens. In still further preferred embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a variant of the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. In yet additional embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease is a homolog of the the B. amyloliquefaciens neutral metalloprotease. The present invention finds particular use in applications including, but not limited to cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.

Abstract: A system includes a device configured to facilitate an interaction between a first fluid flow and a second fluid flow within a flow path of the device; an optical sensor configured to obtain one or more images representing the flow path; an image analysis module configured to: process the images to identify at least one droplet generated in a flow path of the device by the interaction between the first fluid flow and the second fluid flow, and estimate a size of the at least one droplet; and a control system configured to: determine that the size of the at least one droplet satisfies a threshold condition, and responsive to determining that the size of the at least one droplet satisfies the threshold condition, generate a signal that causes an adjustment to a flow rate of at least one of the first fluid flow or the second fluid flow.