Abstract: Various implementations include open-ear headphones. In some cases, an open-ear headphone includes: an acoustic module for providing an audio output to an ear of a user; a battery housing; and a flexible arm physically and electrically coupling the acoustic module to the battery housing, the flexible arm including: a flexible printed circuit connecting the battery housing and the acoustic module, and a flexible material that encases at least some of the flexible printed circuit, where when worn, the acoustic module is located in a concha of the ear, the battery housing is located behind the ear, and the flexible arm passes over an outer side of at least one of at least one of an anti-helix, a helix, or a lobule of the ear.

Abstract: A burn bed system comprises a frame further comprising a first triangular shaped stand, a second triangular shaped stand, and at least one cross beam connecting the first triangular stand and the second triangular stand, and a mesh support assembly extending between the first triangular stand and the second triangular stand and configured to with straps to provide variable tension.

Abstract: A document analysis system (100) for use by legal or business users is described. The system (100) includes a number of user devices 102 that communicate with a processing platform (104) to upload documents and receive reports concerning the documents. The illustrated platform (104) includes a processor (112), a document database (114), a preprocessing module (115), a machine learning module (116), a repository for analytics (118), and a report generator (120). A user can upload contracts or other documents to the platform (104) and receive scoring and ratings information for the contract.

Abstract: The present technology relates to depots for the treatment of postoperative pain via sustained, controlled release of a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the depot may comprise a therapeutic region comprising an analgesic, and a control region comprising a bioresorbable polymer and a releasing agent mixed with the polymer. The releasing agent may be configured to dissolve when the depot is placed in vivo to form diffusion openings in the control region. The depot may be configured to be implanted at a treatment site in vivo and, while implanted, release the therapeutic agent at the treatment site for no less than 3 days.

Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other contaminants and impurities from industrial processing hard surfaces are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions may be dosed on site and/or generated in situ for the reduction and prevention of biofilms on the hard surfaces. Methods of employing the peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other impurities such as aldehydes and alcohols from industrial CO2 effluent are also disclosed which beneficially provide ambient biofilm control and break down more rapidly than other peracids, allowing for extended runs between CIP cleaning, including a reduction and/or elimination of cleaning of the scrubbers and other industrial surfaces.

Abstract: Systems, delivery devices, and methods to treat to ablate, damage, or otherwise affect tissue. The treatment systems are capable of delivering a coolable ablation assembly that ablates targeted tissue without damaging non-targeted tissue. The coolable ablation assembly damages nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The system, delivery devices, and methods can damage tissue and manage scarring and stenosis.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlling airflow in large industrial forced-convection ovens that are used for cooking, smoking, drying, and processing meat and food products. The system and apparatus reduce temperature, color, and yield variation within the ovens, and also reduce cooking times and power requirements. The system and apparatus use variable-width supply-air slots and dual, side-mounted return ducts to precisely control the airflow within the oven so that the air can be directed to the slowest cooking areas in the oven.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and ligands, and compositions formed therewith, that modulate insulin secretion and suppress appetite by activating ectopic olfactory receptors. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the compositions to treat endocrine diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, and disorders, such as abnormal insulin secretion.

Abstract: Provided herein are oligonucleotides, cell penetrating peptides, and peptide-oligonucleotide-conjugates. Also provided herein are methods of treating a muscle disease, a viral infection, or a bacterial infection in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject oligonucleotides, peptides, and peptide-oligonucleotide-conjugates described herein.

Abstract: Surface-treated cutting blades are provided, comprising: (a) a metal cutting blade body; and (b) a self-assembled monolayer formed from an alkoxysilane and/or organophosphonic acid. The surface-treated cutting blades may further comprise one or more layers formed from chrome, tantalum, titanium, an aqueous solution of a metal salt, and/or an organometallic compound, applied between the cutting blade and the self-assembled monolayer. Also provided is a method of reducing deposition of a contaminant on a surface of metal cutting blade, comprising: (a) contacting the surface either directly or through an intermediate organometallic layer with a fluorinated material in a diluent; (b) forming a film on the surface; and (c) exposing the cutting blade to the contaminant.

Abstract: A privacy-related consent extension and data processing system may be configured to automatically extend one or more privacy-related consents for a user of a first computing device to a second computing device. In various embodiments, the system is configured to provide a computer-readable indicium (indicia) on a previously unknown computing device upon initiation of a transaction between a user and an entity collecting and processing privacy data. In response to a user using a known computing device to scan the computer-readable indicium, in various embodiments, the system may provide the ability to share user consent data provided by the first known device to the second unknown device, allowing the user to provide consent without manually re-entering privacy and consent preferences.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies and antibody conjugates, for instance antibody drug conjugates, with binding specificity for receptor tyrosine kinase orphan receptor 1 (ROR1) and its isoforms and homologs, and compositions comprising the antibodies or antibody conjugates, including pharmaceutical compositions. Also provided are methods of producing the antibodies and antibody conjugates and compositions thereof as well as methods of using the antibodies and antibody conjugates and compositions thereof, such as in therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

Abstract: An electroplating apparatus comprises an anode chamber flow loop. The anode chamber flow loop comprises an anode chamber that contains an anolyte solution and an anode. A flow meter doses anolyte solution components into the anode chamber flow loop. A first valve manifold supplies components of the anolyte solution to the flow meter. The first valve manifold comprises a first shutoff valve operable to selectively fluidly couple a source of water to the flow meter, and a second shutoff valve operable to fluidly couple sources of acid and bulk inorganic plating components to the flow meter. A second valve manifold is fluidly coupled to the second shutoff valve and comprises a third shutoff valve operable to fluidly couple the source of bulk inorganic plating components to the first valve manifold, and a fourth shutoff valve operable to fluidly couple the source of acid to the first valve manifold.

Abstract: A system, method, and means for manipulating deformable objects are provided. The system may comprise a baseplate and at least one appendage actuation module configured to mount on the baseplate. The at least one appendage actuation module may include an appendage of rigid and elongate construction, a platform, and at least one actuation device. The at least one actuation device may be in coupled arrangement with the appendage and the platform to cause the appendage to move in at least three degrees-of-freedom, at least including an axis of linear translation and an axis of rotation, with respect to the baseplate. The at least one appendage actuation module may be capable of actuating the appendage with sufficient force to manipulate the deformable objects along a plurality of degrees of motion, at least including three axes of rotation. Embodiments may be useful for robotic automation in food processing or assistive technologies.

Abstract: Novel fungal food and cosmetic products and methods of creating them are disclosed with the products having various textures, flavors, and biologic activities. These fungal foods and cosmetic products have controlled nutrient release. An exemplary process uses fungal biomass fat and/or oil encapsulation to control the texture, flavor, nutrient characteristics, product performance characteristics and nutrient release. The fat and/or oil encapsulation can be used with other methods to create a wide array of products with novel flavors, textures, and nutrient characteristics, and the products can be modified depending on the intended application.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a positive electrode. The positive electrode includes a first current collector and a first active material. A negative electrode includes a second current collector and a second active material. A separator is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. A silicon-based anti-corrosion coating is configured to at least partially coat one or both of the first current collector and the second current collector.

Abstract: 1. A vehicle system for controlling operation of a vehicle includes one or more processing circuits configured to set a pre-calibrated value of a steering input device of the vehicle as a center value, the steering input device configured to receive an input from an operator to steer one or more tractive elements of the vehicle, monitor a precheck condition regarding an operational characteristic of the vehicle associated with a straight-line travel of the vehicle, control, in response to the precheck condition not being satisfied for a threshold time, an operation of the vehicle, and update, in response to the precheck condition being satisfied for the threshold time, the center value to be a current steering position value of the steering input device.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to be mounted on a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine, wherein the tagging machine is configured to apply a labeling article. The apparatus includes a first cup attached to the conveyor, a second cup slidably attached to the first cup, and a biasing mechanism that biases the second cup toward the conveyor. A method of applying a labeling article to a product comprises attaching a receptacle to a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine and positioning the product in the receptacle. An apparatus comprises a bar configured to be mounted on the conveyor and a receptacle including a base. The receptacle is configured to receive a product to which the labeling article is to be applied. The bar and base have a sliding interface for mutual connection and disconnection.

Abstract: Carbon nanoparticles made in a one step process. A method of making carbon black nanoparticles is described, including adding a hydrocarbon to a heated gas to produce carbon nanoparticles that are less than 1 micron volume equivalent sphere and have an Lc greater than 3.0 nm. Elastomer composites containing such particles are also described.