Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Glass-based article including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface defining a thickness (t), and a stress profile are disclosed having a thickness (t) of about 3 millimeters or less, and wherein all points of the stress profile between a thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.3·t and from greater than 0.7·t, comprise a tangent with a slope that is less than about ?0.1 MPa/micrometers or greater than about 0.1 MPa/micrometers. Also disclosed are glass-based articles having a thickness (t) in a range of 0.1 mm and 2 mm; and wherein at least one point of the stress profile in a first thickness range from about 0·t up to 0.020·t and greater than 0.98·t comprises a tangent with a slope of from about ?200 MPa/micrometer to about ?25 MPa/micrometer or about 25 MPa/micrometer to about 200 MPa/micrometer, and wherein all points of the stress profile in a second thickness range from about 0.035·t and less than 0.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles having a waist gasketing element, with the gasketing element having an adhesive zone and one or more adhesive-free zones. At least a portion of the waist gasketing element is adhesively attached to a chassis of the absorbent article. Additionally, a portion of the waist gasketing element is mechanically attached to a portion of the absorbent article.

Abstract: The tent frame fitting cover is a durable, self-restraining structure serving to smooth the harsh upper surfaces of the tent frame joint and protect the fabric of the tent canopy. After snapping on, the cover holds itself in place by friction fit on the tent frame and encapsulates hardware, including pins and bails, and tubing. The cover includes a central body and a plurality of projections. The projections extend in various directions from the tent fitting, tracking with the tent frame member components. Many cover embodiments are provided to accommodate many tent junction variations. By heat pressing, the projections are initially formed into arms that wrap and secure the cover structure to the tent tubing. The thermo-formed material retains the initial shape in a flexible manner to allow pressing installation and prying removal of the cover from the tent. The cover increases tent installation efficiency and extends canopy life.

Abstract: Systems and processes for prototyping and designing natively rendered multi-channel applications across diverse platforms are disclosed. The method of prototyping an application with a computing device includes providing a library of native design elements which are reproducible in different design layouts on an interface associated with different, predefined platforms. The method further includes converting a first design layout comprising one or more native design elements which fits within an interface associated with a first platform of the different, predefined platforms to a second design layout comprising the one or more native design elements which fits within an interface associated with a second platform of the different, predefined platforms, and which is in proportion to the first design layout.

Abstract: Systems and processes of accessing selected backend services throughout a software development lifecycle with a singly deployable mobile application is provided. The method includes deploying a mobile application a single time on a mobile device during a development lifecycle. The method further includes providing the singly deployed mobile application access to different service endpoint destinations during the development lifecycle based on one or more application policies associated with at least the mobile application.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an update to a natively rendered application installed on a mobile device are provided. A method includes sending a message to a server, wherein the message includes identifying information about the application. The method also includes receiving an update from the server in response to the message, wherein the update comprises a module of code that corresponds to less than the entire application. The method further includes updating the application using the received update. The method additionally includes executing the application after the updating. The method also includes, based on the executing the application, natively rendering the application using the operating system of the mobile device.

Abstract: A tool for depositing multilayer coatings onto a substrate. The tool includes a housing defining a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, deposition stations each configured to deposit a layer of multilayer coating on the substrate, a curing station, and a contamination reduction device. At least one of the deposition stations is configured to deposit an inorganic layer, while at least one other deposition station is configured to deposit an organic layer. In one tool configuration, the substrate may travel back and forth through the tool as many times as needed to achieve the desired number of layers of multilayer coating. In another, the tool may include numerous housings adjacently spaced such that the substrate may make a single unidirectional pass. The contamination reduction device may be configured as one or more migration control chambers about at least one of the deposition stations, and further includes cooling devices, such as chillers, to reduce the presence of vaporous layer precursors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an update to a natively rendered application installed on a mobile device are provided. A method includes sending a message to a server, wherein the message includes identifying information about the application. The method also includes receiving an update from the server in response to the message, wherein the update comprises a module of code that corresponds to less than the entire application. The method further includes updating the application using the received update. The method additionally includes executing the application after the updating. The method also includes, based on the executing the application, natively rendering the application using the operating system of the mobile device.

Abstract: Systems and processes of accessing selected backend services throughout a software development lifecycle with a singly deployable mobile application is provided. The method includes deploying a mobile application a single time on a mobile device during a development lifecycle. The method further includes providing the singly deployed mobile application access to different service endpoint destinations during the development lifecycle based on one or more application policies associated with at least the mobile application.

Abstract: A composite filter media of a nanofiber layer that includes nanofibers formed from non-polar, non-conductive thermoplastic polymers using a solution spinning process to form the nanofibers directly onto a conductive layer is presented, along with the associated methodology for making such media. The conductive layer includes at least about greater than about 5 wt. % conductive fibers, Z-directional conductivity and a uniform surface conductivity of at least about 10?7 microsiemens.

Abstract: Systems and processes for prototyping and designing natively rendered multi-channel applications across diverse platforms are disclosed. The method of prototyping an application with a computing device includes providing a library of native design elements which are reproducible in different design layouts on an interface associated with different, predefined platforms. The method further includes converting a first design layout comprising one or more native design elements which fits within an interface associated with a first platform of the different, predefined platforms to a second design layout comprising the one or more native design elements which fits within an interface associated with a second platform of the different, predefined platforms, and which is in proportion to the first design layout.

Abstract: A wet-laid dual-layer air filtration media having a thin, lightweight top layer and a bottom layer is provided. The novel media includes a large diameter synthetic polymeric fiber in the top layer that deforms plastically and retains cohesion as a single object, while minimizing use of frangible components that become airborne upon handling. The novel media provides improved high dust holding capacity, while typically maintaining an overall lower basis weight than heretofore available media.

Abstract: A tool for depositing multilayer coatings onto a substrate. The tool includes a housing defining a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, deposition stations each configured to deposit a layer of multilayer coating on the substrate, a curing station, and a contamination reduction device. At least one of the deposition stations is configured to deposit an inorganic layer, while at least one other deposition station is configured to deposit an organic layer. In one tool configuration, the substrate may travel back and forth through the tool as many times as needed to achieve the desired number of layers of multilayer coating. In another, the tool may include numerous housings adjacently spaced such that the substrate may make a single unidirectional pass. The contamination reduction device may be configured as one or more migration control chambers about at least one of the deposition stations, and further includes cooling devices, such as chillers, to reduce the presence of vaporous layer precursors.

Abstract: A tool for depositing multilayer coatings onto a substrate. The tool includes a housing defining a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, deposition stations each configured to deposit a layer of multilayer coating on the substrate, a curing station, and a contamination reduction device. At least one of the deposition stations is configured to deposit an inorganic layer, while at least one other deposition station is configured to deposit an organic layer. In one tool configuration, the substrate may travel back and forth through the tool as many times as needed to achieve the desired number of layers of multilayer coating. In another, the tool may include numerous housings adjacently spaced such that the substrate may make a single unidirectional pass. The contamination reduction device may be configured as one or more migration control chambers about at least one of the deposition stations, and further includes cooling devices, such as chillers, to reduce the presence of vaporous layer precursors.

Abstract: A mechanical seal having a stationary ring and a rotating portion. The rotating portion includes a runner adjacent the stationary ring, an elastomer bellows adjacent the runner, a spring retainer plate and a spacer positioned between the elastomer bellows and the spring retainer plate. The spacer sets and maintains the elastomer bellows in proper position adjacent the runner.

Abstract: An injection apparatus for injecting and/or removing substances from subjects, such as avian eggs, includes an injection needle having a body portion and a tapered portion that terminates at a tip. A tube is attached to and extends around the injection needle in substantially concentric relationship therewith. The tube has an end portion positioned a predetermined distance from the needle tip. The tube end portion acts as a stop to limit the distance the needle tip can be inserted into a subject, such as an egg, through a membrane of the subject. A detector may be utilized to measure force exerted on a membrane of an egg by a stop attached to a needle. Force exerted on a membrane by a needle and/or by a needle and a stop attached to the needle may also be measured.

Abstract: A method and system to publish content for at least one remote electronic device are provided. The method may include providing a content provider with an interface to directly provide content for publishing by a content publishing system and automatically ingesting the content into the content publishing system. Thereafter, the content may automatically be made available to the remote electronic device. The content may be made available via a wireless data network (e.g., a cellular telephone network) to a plurality mobile devices (e.g., cellular telephones). As the media assets can be automatically ingested and automatically published, the content provided can directly publish content without further human intervention. Media assets may be added to a folder utilizing a drag-and-drop action or cut-and-paste action facilitated by an computer operating system. A control file including policy data and a metadata file may be associated with each media asset file.

Abstract: An injection apparatus for injecting and/or removing substances from subjects, such as avian eggs, includes an injection needle having a body portion and a tapered portion that terminates at a tip. A tube is attached to and extends around the injection needle in substantially concentric relationship therewith. The tube has an end portion positioned a predetermined distance from the needle tip. The tube end portion acts as a stop to limit the distance the needle tip can be inserted into a subject, such as an egg, through a membrane of the subject. A detector may be utilized to measure force exerted on a membrane of an egg by a stop attached to a needle. Force exerted on a membrane by a needle and/or by a needle and a stop attached to the needle may also be measured.

Abstract: A barrier assembly. The barrier assembly includes at least one barrier stack having at least one barrier layer and at least one polymer layer. The barrier stack has an oxygen transmission rate of less than 0.005 cc/m2/day at 23° C. and 0% relative humidity, and an oxygen transmission rate of less than 0.005 cc/m2/day at 38° C. and 90% relative humidity. The barrier stack also has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 0.005 g/m2/day at 38° C. and 100% relative humidity. A method for making a barrier assembly is also disclosed.