Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener. The system, method and fastening tool comprise at least one flexible ultrasonic joint that permits a horn in the fastener tool to pivot in at least one or a plurality of planes and at least partially about at least one or a plurality of axes. The at least one flexible ultrasonic joint is adapted to facilitate transfer and focus of the ultrasonic energy through the tool and toward the fastener utilizing specially designed surfaces and a “dry” or “wet” environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for large-scale flaviviral vaccine production and manufacture. The methods provided herein are specifically contemplated for large-scale production and manufacture of live, attenuated flaviviral vaccines such as live, attenuated, dengue virus vaccines. Further, the methods provided herein pertain to formulation of live, attenuated, monovalent, divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent viral vaccine products.

Abstract: An adjustable bladeset for a hair clipper with a clipper housing includes a stationary blade having a stationary toothed end with a plurality of stationary teeth, an opposite stationary base end and an upper surface, and a moving blade having a moving toothed end with a plurality of moving teeth, the moving blade configured for reciprocal transverse movement relative to the stationary blade on the upper surface. The stationary blade is linearly displaceable relative to the moving blade by action of an adjustment lever on the clipper housing. A blade guide is on the upper surface at the stationary base end, and has at least one toothed strip. The adjustment lever is connected to a blade actuator shaft having at least one toothed cog configured to engage the toothed strip so that rotation of the actuator shaft causes the linear displacement of the stationary blade relative to the moving blade.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an ultrasonic rotary molding system that is used to form edible compositions or food products as they move along a conveyor belt. The food products are formed by an ultrasonic rotary wheel that includes one or more cutting tools that cut, and perhaps three dimensionally mold, food product strips. The system may include a movable backing plate that is located below the point where the ultrasonic rotary wheel cuts the food product strips. The movable backing plate may be spring loaded and it may exert force upwards against the conveyor belt and in turn against the food product.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to autonomous assessment and treatment of a patient. In one embodiment, a method includes, responsive to acquiring, in a managing device, sensor data characterizing a condition of the patient, determining a diagnosis for the condition according to a correlation of the sensor data with a subset of markers. The method includes selecting, using a treatment model, a treatment algorithm from a set of treatment algorithms for performing therapeutic delivery using a robotic device. The method includes causing the robotic device to perform the therapeutic delivery according to the treatment algorithm selected by the treatment model.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an augmented reality (AR) system that provides information about purchasing alternatives to a user who is about to purchase an item or product (e.g., a target product) in a physical retail location. In some variations, offers to purchase the product and/or an alternative product are provided by the merchant and/or competitors via the AR system. An offer negotiation server (ONS) aggregates offer data provided various external parties (EPs) and displays these offers to the user as the user is considering the purchase of a target product. In some variations, an AR system may be configured to facilitate the process of purchasing items at a retail location.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R107 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13R107 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R107 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R107, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R107 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R107 and methods of using maize variety X13R107 are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring movement of a test specimen, where the apparatus includes an electromagnetic transducer and an optical probe. The apparatus may include a test specimen holder and a body that move together. The optical probe may be configured to direct an optical beam through the body to the test specimen, which may provide for measurement of a prompt impulse. The electromagnetic transducer may be configured to produce a voltage when the test specimen holder and the body move, which may provide for measurement of a total impulse of the same test specimen. Thus, a single gauge may provide for measuring both prompt impulse and total impulse of the same test specimen.

Abstract: A calorimeter that includes one or more cloth thermal insulators that are disposed between an absorber and another component of the calorimeter. For example, the absorber (e.g., comprising graphite) may be configured receive the electromagnetic radiation (e.g., X-rays) through an aperture, and may be configured to convert such electromagnetic radiation to heat. The one or more cloth thermal insulators (e.g., ceramic cloths) may be disposed between the absorber and the aperture, between the absorber and a housing of the calorimeter, and/or between the absorber and a retainer body of the calorimeter. For example, the one or more cloth thermal insulators may sandwich the absorber such that the absorber is only in direct contact with the one or more cloth thermal insulators and a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermocouple). Thus, the absorber may be secured by the one or more cloth thermal insulators.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method comprising: aggregating option evaluation data for a plurality of options and for a plurality of predefined criteria; graphically displaying the user modifiable chart comprising the plurality of graphical representations of the aggregated option evaluation data, wherein: each graphical representation depicts data points visually plotted with weights, the plurality of graphical representations for the plurality of predefined criteria are visually ordered according to a rank of the plurality of predefined criteria, and the weights are based on the rank of the plurality of predefined criteria; detecting a first user input modifying the rank of at least one predefined criterion; in accordance with the first user input, automatically updating the weights of the data points; and displaying an updated user modifiable chart comprising the plurality of graphical representations of the aggregated option evaluation data.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P413 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08P413 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P413 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P413, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P413 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P413 and methods of using maize variety X08P413 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reconstituted high density lipoprotein (rHDL) formulations comprising an apolipoprotein, a lipid and a lyophilization stabilizer. Said formulations have reduced renal toxicity and good long-term stability, especially in lyophilized form.

Abstract: A rail accessory system includes a medial body to be attached to a wall, and a first arm extending transversely from the medial body and away from the wall, the first arm having an inner surface, and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The rail accessory system also includes a second arm extending transversely from the medial body and away from the wall. The second arm has an inner surface facing the inner surface of the first arm, and an outer surface opposite the inner surface of the second arm. The inner surfaces of the first and second arms define a first different rail interface. The outer surfaces of the first and second arms define a second different rail interface.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R600 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R600 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R600 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R600, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R600 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R600 and methods of using maize variety X08R600 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V092 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13V092 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V092 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V092, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V092 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V092 and methods of using maize variety X13V092 are disclosed.

Abstract: A turbine engine cleaner assembly comprising: at least one drive block coupled to a driver for rotatably driving said at least one drive block, said at least one drive block comprising at least one passageway having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet coupled to a pneumatic supply; and a wiper comprising at least one paddle, said at least one paddle having at least one inflatable bag detachably mounted thereto, said at least one paddle adapted to be detachably mounted to said at least one drive block so that when air is received in said inlet, it passes into and through said at least one passageway and said outlet to inflate said at least one inflatable bag, said at least one drive block rotatably driving said at least one paddle so that said at least one paddle is rotatably driven.

Abstract: A mission-based cyber training platform allows both offensive and defensive oriented participants to test their skills in a game-based virtual environment against a live or virtual opponent. The system builds realistic virtual environments to perform the training in an isolated and controlled setting. Dynamic configuration supports unique missions using a combination of real and/or virtual machines, software resources, tools, and network components. Game engine behaves in a manner that will vary if participant attempts to replay a scenario based upon alternate options available to the engine. Scoring and leader boards are used to identify skill gaps/strengths and measure performance for each training participant. A detailed assessment of a player's performance is provided at the end of the mission and is stored in a user profile/training record.

Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers having enhanced optical and acoustic properties are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Interlayers as described herein may include at least two outer skin layers and an inner core layer, with one of the outer skin layers having a different thickness than the other at one or more locations along the interlayer. The multi-layer interlayer may also exhibit acoustic properties and, in some cases, may have an overall wedged thickness profile. Additionally, in some aspects, interlayers and laminates formed therefrom may also provide reduced infrared energy transmission, without sacrificing acoustic and/or optical performance.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an unstructured data record and parsing the unstructured data record to determine a characterization of the unstructured data record. The characterization includes determination of: a number of fields, a length for the fields, and an order of the fields as stored in the unstructured data record. The method also includes obtaining a first key pair that includes a primary key-name associated with a first key-value and hashing at least the first key-value to obtain a hash value. In addition, the method includes updating the unstructured data record to include the hash value as an indexing key thereby creating a modified data record. Also, the method includes storing the modified data record in a structured database. Moreover, the method includes updating an index of the structured database to include an entry for the modified data record, the entry including the hash value.

Abstract: This document describes methods implemented by and systems utilizing an alternating-current (AC) power-switching device. The AC power-switching device includes first and second current input/output (I/O) nodes, a current-limiting resistor, and a bypass switch connected between the first and second current I/O nodes. The bypass switch includes a first light-emitting-diode-input normally closed solid-state relay. Further, the AC power-switching device includes a rectifier, a voltage regulator, and a controller. The controller includes a programmable controller chip and is configured to detect a voltage level at the output of the rectifier, activate the bypass switch in response to the voltage level exceeding a first voltage level threshold, set a first lockout timer in response to activating the bypass switch, and deactivate the bypass switch in response to the voltage level dropping below a second voltage level threshold.