Abstract: The invention relates to an construction (1) for mounting an electrodynamic transducer in an interior compartment of a motor vehicle, said construction comprising a plate (6) having a vibrating structure, at least one electrodynamic transducer (3) attached under said plate, a decoupling frame (4) of increasing stiffness, and a vehicle floor pan (2) and, between said decoupling frame and said floor pan, a rigid holding frame (7) that receives said decoupling frame, a plurality of feet (8) for the base of said holding frame, delimiting a main cavity (9), a porous decoupling and absorption layer (10) and an adjoining cavity (11) extending around said feet and communicating with said main cavity through the spaces (12) between said feet.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for reducing anxiety, including increasing relaxation and/or calm. In some variations these methods may include reducing anxiety, increasing relaxation and/or calm by non-invasive temperature regulation of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep. The subject may have an anxiety disorder, or may not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder.

Abstract: A screw caddy device has material and structure to stabilize surgical screws for transport and engagement with a patient. The device includes non-rigid elastomeric material. The non-rigid elastomeric material is formed with openings to receive the screws for transport and to stabilize the screws while being extended into the patient. Lower exterior surfaces of the non-rigid elastomeric material may even be configured to engage holes in a surgical plate to assist with extending the screws into the plate and patient. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing, providing, and using screw caddy device(s) consistent with present principles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds for modulating calcitonin receptor and/or amylin receptor activity, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds disclosed herein. Also provided are methods for treating a calcitonin receptor and/or amylin receptor associated disease or disorder.

Abstract: A method for purifying lutetium that includes sublimating or distilling ytterbium from a solid composition comprising ytterbium and lutetium in an environment at a temperature in a range of from 400° C. to 2000° C. for a sublimation/distillation period to leave a lutetium composition comprising a higher weight percentage of lutetium than was present in the solid composition, wherein the environment comprises water vapor, and the water vapor is present in the environment at a partial pressure of 1.5 torr or less during the sublimation/distillation period.

Abstract: Methods and configurations for melting silicon by induction using tantalum as a heat-delivery seed are presented. The tantalum supports induction-generated electrical eddy currents and resultantly heats to relatively high temperatures. The heat of the tantalum then conducts into surrounding silicon, which melts. Because the tantalum does not melt at the relatively low melting temperature of silicon, the tantalum will not contaminate the molten silicon, which may thus have a high purity. The melted silicon may then be used in processes that form thin films on a substrate or ingots.

Abstract: A system and method of establishing and curating data. The method includes maintaining a knowledge base in a digital library to support an information-based decision-making process. The knowledge base is dynamically maintained by using an embedding model for indexing a plurality of data sets, and conducting at least one search over the plurality of data sets to identify one or more documents, the documents stored in the digital library.

Abstract: A lockable pipe shield includes a substantially curved shield body defining a first upper shield edge and a second upper shield edge opposite the first upper shield edge; a first lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the first upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a first direction, a first hanger engagement channel defined between the first lock tab and shield body; and a second lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the second upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction, a second hanger engagement channel defined between the second lock tab and the shield body.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating data regarding a vehicle crash of a vehicle can include receiving, using one or more processors of a mobile computing device within the vehicle, initial sensor data, and determining, using the one or more processors, that the initial sensor data includes sensor data indicating that the vehicle crash has occurred. The method also can include, in response to the determining, receiving additional sensor data for a first amount of time; and generating, using the one or more processors, combined sensor data that (i) is based on the initial sensor data and the additional sensor data and (ii) includes first sensor data corresponding to a first period of time before the vehicle crash of the vehicle and second sensor data corresponding to a second period of time after the vehicle crash of the vehicle. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, devices, and machine-readable mediums which monitor for file system element transfers to and from both the endpoint and authorized accounts on network-based service providers (e.g., cloud-based storage). The system uses the capabilities of monitoring both the network-based service and the client computing device to filter out legitimate uploads to authorized network-based services and legitimate downloads to authorized computing devices. By matching events, it filters out events that are likely legitimate, the system may provide more accurate information, notifications, awareness, and unmatched event indications.

Abstract: In an example, a networking apparatus is provided. The networking apparatus includes a set of networking components, a housing assembly configured to house the set of networking components, a set of light sources, and a light guide disposed between the set of light sources and a first housing panel of the housing assembly. The first housing panel includes a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion adjacent the first portion and having a second thickness less than the first thickness. The light guide is configured to direct light from the set of light sources to an inner side of the second portion of the first housing panel to produce a networking icon on an outer side of the second portion of the first housing panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a variable branch artificial tree. The variable branch artificial tree comprises a removably connected branch comprising at least one twig member and a branch connector. Further the variable branch artificial tree comprises a tree trunk component or section comprising a first branch receptacle and a second branch receptacle. The branch connector can be removably inserted into the first branch receptacle to enable secure coupling of the removably connected branch and the tree trunk component or section. Furthermore, the first branch receptacle is adjacent to the second branch receptacle and at a different height on the tree trunk component than the second branch receptacle.

Abstract: A cushion and protector device is disclosed, which is a cushioned pad for dogs to put their legs on when looking out a window. The cushion and protector device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape that fits over a vehicle door. The body component comprises a magnetic section that sticks to the exterior of the vehicle door and a padded or cushioned flap section that sits over the window ledge. The padded or cushioned flap section utilizes hook and loop fasteners to attach to the inside of the vehicle door. Thus, the padded flap section offers a soft, comfortable resting place for dogs' paws, and the magnetic section prevents a dog's nails from scratching the vehicle's exterior. Additionally, the device is available in different colors and designs to accommodate all aesthetic preferences.

Abstract: A nasal droplet delivery device for delivering a stream of fluid droplets to nasal passageways and sinus cavities includes an ejector mechanism with an oscillation actuator that vibrates an aperture plate with a plurality of openings to generate an ejected stream of droplets from fluid with one or more active agents. The ejector mechanism does not elevate in-situ temperatures or forces that decompose or denature the one or more active agents in the fluid.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, systems and structures for an exhaust assembly that includes an exhaust tube and an insulation structure surrounding the exhaust tube. The insulation structure is offset from the exhaust tube to create an air gap around the exhaust tube and the insulation structure. The air gap is used to transport forced air by a fan system to mitigate and remove heat from the exhaust tube to a disposal location. The insulation structure includes an inner shell and an outer shell that contain an insulation component to provide a reduced surface temperature during steady state operation within a threshold range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector device for connecting one or more hydrogen storage means to a fuel cell. For this purpose, a connector device is proposed which has a main part made of a light metal, such as aluminum, and connector elements made of a high-strength material, such as high-grade steel.

Abstract: A hybrid light tower includes an engine, a mast, a generator configured to be driven by the engine, a battery coupled to the generator, a light assembly having a light, and a controller in communication with the battery, the engine, and the light assembly. The controller is configured to operate in a hybrid mode where the controller is configured to monitor a cell voltage of the battery, determine if the cell voltage of the battery is below a charging threshold, upon determining that the cell voltage of the battery is below the charging threshold, start the engine and charge the battery in a constant current mode, while charging in the constant current mode, determine if the cell voltage is above a constant voltage threshold, and upon determining that the cell voltage is above a constant voltage threshold, charge the battery in a constant voltage mode.

Abstract: A system includes a first node configured to, based at least on (1) arrival times associated with at least three of at least three transmittals and (2) information associated with any time adjustments to at least three transmittals, determine (a) relative positions of second, third, and fourth nodes relative to a position of the first node and (b) relative clock times of second, third, and fourth node clocks relative to the first node clock.

Abstract: Solar cells having thermally conductive multilayered structures are disclosed. A disclosed thermally conductive structure for use with a solar panel includes an at least partially transparent coverslide including at least one of amorphous glass material, a crystalline material or a crystal material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions that can be used to clean semiconductor substrates. These cleaning compositions can be used to remove defects arising from previous processing steps on these semiconductor substrates. These cleaning compositions can remove the defects/contaminants from the semiconductor substrates and thereby make the substrates appropriate for further processing. Such cleaning compositions can include use of a polisher rinse composition, use of a post-CMP composition, or use of a combination of the polisher rinse composition and the post-CMP composition.