Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods for producing ethylene acid copolymer comprising: polymerizing via free-radical polymerization at a pressure of at least 1000 atmospheres (atm) an ethylene monomer and unsaturated carboxylic acid containing comonomer to produce the ethylene acid copolymer, wherein the ethylene monomer and unsaturated carboxylic acid containing comonomer are in a mixture comprising at least one saturated carboxylic acid cosolvent, and wherein the at least one saturated carboxylic acid cosolvent having a boiling point less than 237° C. at 1 atm pressure and is present in the mixture at an amount of 1 to 25 wt. %.

Abstract: Resonator devices and filter devices are disclosed. A radio frequency filter includes substrate; a piezoelectric layer; a conductor pattern comprising a plurality of interdigital transducers (IDTs) on the piezoelectric layer; and an acoustic Bragg reflector between the substrate and the piezoelectric layer. The plurality of IDTs comprises a first IDT of first acoustic resonator and a second IDT of a second acoustic resonator. Moreover, a first thickness of the piezoelectric layer under the first IDT is greater than a second thickness of piezoelectric layer under the second IDT.

Abstract: The invention relates to determining a model of a cardiac implant deployed in a cardiac region of a patient. A database including a plurality of different records is provided, each record including at least data representative of an image of a cardiac region and an associated model of the cardiac implant deployed in said cardiac region. A patient-specific image of the cardiac region for which the model of the cardiac implant deployed in said cardiac region is to be determined, is received. An approximation of the patient-specific image of the cardiac region is calculated based on a weighted combination of images of the cardiac region in a plurality of records. The model of the cardiac implant deployed in the cardiac region associated to the patient-specific image of said cardiac region is determined based on weighted combination of models of the cardiac implant associated to the images of the cardiac region in the plurality of records used for approximating said patient-specific image of the cardiac region.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting, from a series of cardiac implants having different sizes, the cardiac implant having optimum size for implantation in a patient. The method includes obtaining data representative of a patient-specific cardiac region and predicting the optimum size of the cardiac implant best matching a predefined criterion when deployed in the cardiac region. The predicting includes querying a database; determining parameter values for a parametric model representation of the patient-specific cardiac region; and/or entering the data representative of the patient-specific cardiac region into an artificial intelligence device.

Abstract: There is provided a solid dosage form adapted for the release of a biologically active material in the oral cavity wherein the dosage form includes at least one biologically active material, and at least one matrix forming agent, wherein the dosage form substantially dissolves in the oral cavity. A method of producing the same and a kit including the same are also provided.

Abstract: A set of mutually lockable panels comprises a first panel having an edge including a male part and a second panel having an edge including a female part for receiving the male part of the first panel in unlocked condition of the panels. The male part has an outer side which, in locked condition of the panels, is directed to the second panel in a direction substantially parallel to the front face of the first panel, and an opposite inner side which is provided with a locking surface. The female part comprises a locking member, which is pivotable about a pivot axis that extends substantially parallel to the edge of the second panel and an actuator for rotating the locking member from its unlocked condition to a locked condition of the panels.

Abstract: A receiving structure providing real-time information as to the materials constituting its contents includes a box body, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The box body, the first side plate, and the second side plate forming a receiving space, and the receiving space receives materials. A discharge port is formed between the second side plate and the first side plate, the discharge port is in communication with the receiving space, and the discharge port is configured to take out the material. A material checking unit is provided on the first side plate, the material checking unit detects and enables real time identification of the materials in the receiving structure.

Abstract: An icemaker includes a casing that receives water from a water supply and is in thermal communication with an evaporator of a sealed system that chills the casing to freeze the water. An auger is mounted within the interior volume and is rotatable to scrape the ice from the casing and urge it through an extruder to form nugget ice. A BLDC motor is mechanically coupled to the auger to selectively rotate the auger. A controller determines a target speed of the auger based at least in part on the ice production parameter, and operates the BLDC motor to rotate the auger at the target speed. The BLDC motor with the speed-closed control loop can provide the constant speed and enough torque to prevent the ice maker from freezing. The controller can adjust the PWM and the voltage will be adjusted slightly, then the torque will be adjusted accordingly.

Abstract: An intraoral scanner includes a probe housing disposed at a distal end of an elongate wand. The intraoral scanner further includes a window structure coupled to the probe housing. The window structure and the probe housing form an interior volume. The window structure has a concave transverse cross section. The intraoral scanner further includes optical components disposed within the interior volume. The optical components include a first camera having a first orientation and a second camera having a second orientation that is different than the first orientation. The first camera and the second camera are to capture images of dental sites.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system, comprising a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, and a sensor configured to detect electromagnetic interference conducted by a patient into an imaging region of the MR imaging system. The sensor may comprise at least one electrical conductor configured for electrically coupling to the patient. The MR imaging system may further comprise a noise reduction system configured to receive the electromagnetic interference from the sensor and to suppress electromagnetic interference in detected MR signals received by the MR imaging system based on the electromagnetic interference detected by the sensor.

Abstract: An intraoral scanner includes a probe housing disposed at a distal end of an elongate wand. The probe housing forms an interior volume. The intraoral scanner further includes a distributed projector disposed in the interior volume. The distributed projector includes a diode module including a laser diode configured to emit a beam of light. The distributed projector further includes a lens module including a first pattern generating optical element configured to generate structured light based on at least a first portion of the beam of light. The lens module is disposed at least a threshold distance from the diode module.

Abstract: A panel, in particular a floor, ceiling, or wall panel, of a planar design having a top side and bottom side, and multiple side edges, which panel has a structure of laminated layers that are adhered to each other, wherein the laminated layers extend parallel to the plane of the panel, and include a core layer having a lower side and an upper side, and a top layer which is provided on the upper side of the core layer either directly or indirectly, wherein at least two layers of the laminated structure, in particular the top layer and the core layer, are directly or indirectly adhered to each other.

Abstract: The present application provides tricyclic urea compounds that modulate the activity of the V617F variant of JAK2, which are useful in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, ceiling panel or wall panel. The invention also relates to a decorative covering, in particular a decorative floor covering, decorative ceiling covering, or decorative wall covering, comprising a plurality of mutually coupled decorative panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a core for use in a panel according to the invention. The invention additionally relates to a method of producing a decorative panel, in particular a decorative panel according to the invention.

Abstract: Acoustic valve for a hearing device, including a valve body defining a passageway, and a seat member and shutter member inside the valve body. The shutter member defines a shutter surface that forms a contact portion and a non-contact portion. The shutter member is moveable relative to the seat member to transition the valve between an opened state, wherein the shutter member is removed from the seat member and the passageway is open to allow sound to pass, and a closed state wherein the contact portion abuts the seat member and the non-contact portion blocks the passageway to restrict passage of sound. The contact portion forms a protruding structure that extends from the non-contact portion and towards the seat member, and has a small width along at least one transverse direction to minimise a contact area between the contact portion and the seat member when the valve is closed.

Abstract: Devices, arrangements and methods for fixing components of telecommunications cables relative to a telecommunications closure. Features of the devices and arrangements can improve installability, maintenance and handling of different types of telecommunications cables and optical fibers at a telecommunications closures.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, control circuit, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for adjusting a boosting current of an auxiliary resonant commutated pole inverter (ARCPI). The method includes: (1) providing an input to trigger a first counter; (2) triggering a second counter based on determining that the first counter reaches a boosting time of the ARCPI; (3) stopping the second counter based on determining that a detection signal is received, and obtaining a time interval counted by the second counter; and (4) adjusting the boosting current based on determining that the time interval is equal to a sum of a first time and a blanking time.

Abstract: A portable exercise device is provided. The device is comprised of a frame with a repositionable pulley housing and a band, allowing users to perform various resistance exercises. Additionally, the pulley housing contains an internal coil attached to a band with handles and grips, featuring a resistance control to adjust the band's tension in specific increments. The device can be stabilized by the user's weight while sitting on the device or can be fastened to a surface or vertical object for additional exercise variations, making it suitable for a wide range of resistance exercises including wrist curls, bicep curls, triceps extensions, shoulder presses, and leg exercises, among others.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system configured to being joined in a chevron pattern, wherein each tile includes a first pair of opposing edges consisting of a first edge and an opposite second edge and a second pair of opposing edges consisting of a third edge and an opposing fourth edge, wherein the first pair of opposing edges have pairs of opposing first mechanical coupling means for locking together said tiles at least vertically, and the second pair of opposing edges have pairs of opposing second mechanical coupling means for locking together said tiles at least vertically.

Abstract: A storage compartment for a passenger cabin of a vehicle can provide a large opening and increased accessibility, while maintaining a large working surface. The storage compartment comprises a plurality of walls forming an interior storage area, the plurality of walls including an exterior comprising at least a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has an access end and the second panel has an access end. The access end of the first panel and the access end of the second panel are configured to create a working surface on the exterior when in a closed position. In an open position, the first panel or the second panel is configured to allow access to the interior storage area from two or more different sides of the exterior.