Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing method includes applying a build material composition having a polymer particle and a radiation absorbing additive mixed with the polymer particle, the radiation absorbing additive being selected from the group consisting of inorganic near-infrared absorbers, organic near-infrared absorbers, and combinations thereof. The build material composition is preheated to a temperature below the melting temperature of the polymer particle by exposing the build material composition to radiation, the radiation absorbing additive increasing radiation absorption and accelerating the pre-heating of the build material composition. A fusing agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the build material composition. The method further includes exposing the build material composition to radiation, whereby at least the polymer particle in the at least the portion of the build material composition in contact with the fusing agent at least partially fuses.

Abstract: The present application pertains to family of new crystalline molecular sieves designated SSZ-92. Molecular sieve SSZ-92 is structurally similar to sieves falling within the ZSM-48 family of molecular sieves and is characterized as having magnesium.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable case, and a slide-out printer is connected to the portable case. The slide-out printer is connected so as to slide in and out of the portable case. The slide-out printer includes a scanner, and the scanner includes a platen. The apparatus also includes a slide-out shredder connected to the portable case. The slide-out shredder is similarly connected to slide in and out of the portable case.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable case, and a slide-out printer is connected to the portable case. The slide-out printer is connected so as to slide in and out of the portable case. The slide-out printer includes a scanner, and the scanner includes a platen. The apparatus also includes a slide-out shredder connected to the portable case. The slide-out shredder is similarly connected to slide in and out of the portable case.

Abstract: An example of a fusing agent includes a metal bis(dithiolene) salt, a polar aprotic solvent, and a balance of water. An example of a method for making an example of the fusing agent includes adding a metal bis(dithiolene) salt into a liquid vehicle including at least a polar aprotic solvent and water.

Abstract: An ophthalmic technician is present with a patient in an exam room to operate eye examination equipment and transmit patient information to remote location. At that remote location, a skilled technician is present to provide the necessary optical care, and may operate the phoropter from the remote location. Using video and/or teleconferencing equipment and a phoropter located in the patient examination room along with management software, the system works to determine the final optical prescription for the patient. That information, coupled with findings from other devices which are integrated with the management software, and that the patient uses locally, are reviewed by a remote-based optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Abstract: An energy storage and generation device is coupled to a source of energy, preferably green energy, and an energy storage and generation elevator that is configured for allowing the raising and lowering of one or more weights disposed on the energy storage and generation elevator from a lower position to a raised position, the raised position higher than the lower position. A first energy and storage elevator movement mechanism is configured for raising and lowering the energy storage and generation elevator while a second energy and storage elevator movement mechanism is configured for causing the energy generator to generate electrical energy when the energy storage and generation elevator including one or more weights moves from the raised position to the lower position with one or more of the weights disposed on the energy storage and generation elevator.

Abstract: In an example of a method for forming three-dimensional (3D) printed electronics, a build material is applied. A fusing agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the build material. The build material is exposed to radiation and the portion of the build material in contact with the fusing agent fuses to form a layer. An electronic agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the layer, which imparts an electronic property to the at least the portion of the layer.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the following Formula (I): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z, L, R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3, R4, R5, R6a, R6b, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the following Formula (I) or (II): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3, R4, R5, R6a, R6b, R6c, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.

Abstract: According to an example, a composition may include a high melt temperature build material in the form of a powder; a first low melt temperature binder in the form of a powder; and a second low melt temperature binder in the form of a powder; and in which the first low melt temperature binder melts at a temperature that is different from the second low melt temperature binder.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus for generating a three-dimensional object includes an energy source to apply energy to a layer of build material to cause a first portion of the layer to coalesce and solidify, an agent distributor to selectively deliver a cooling agent onto a second portion of the layer, and a controller to control the energy source to apply energy to the layer to cause the first portion to coalesce and solidify in a first pattern and to control the agent distributor to selectively deliver the cooling agent onto the second portion of the layer in a second pattern independent of the first pattern.

Abstract: A wirelessly powered inflatable medical implant system includes a medical provider software application, a patient external controller and a MR-Conditional, nonferrous pump in reservoir implant. The medical provider software application programs the patient external controller for the patient to transmit wireless power and control signals to circuitry in a pump in reservoir implant. In response, the pump in reservoir implant, containing a fluid reservoir and pump package submerged therein, transfers fluid from the reservoir through tubing, and into one or more inflatable medical implants. Submerging the pump package within the reservoir simplifies surgery in males and pump placement in females and provides pump package heatsinking to limit implant overheating.

Abstract: In an example of a method for forming three-dimensional (3D) printed electronics, a build material is applied. A fusing agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the build material. The build material is exposed to radiation and the portion of the build material in contact with the fusing agent fuses to form a layer. An electronic agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the layer, which imparts an electronic property to the at least the portion of the layer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (A) are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions modulated at least in part by CCR6:

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions modulated at least in part by CCR6:

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for containing a penile prosthesis in a neophallus, to stabilize this device in the neophallus and to give the neophallus additional stiffness in erection. The contained penile prosthesis further resembles a glans at the distal end of the neophallus.

Abstract: An end-firing surgical laser fiber suitable for Thulium Laser Fiber lithotripsy applications includes an internally reflective tube that extends beyond the distal end surface of the fiber to provide a standoff sleeve, and that is welded or otherwise fixed to an end section of the fiber. The standoff sleeve may be made of silica glass or sapphire, a reflective metal, and/or may include a reflectivity-enhancing coating or structure on an inner surface of the tube. In addition, the reflective standoff sleeve may be tapered to increase or decrease a diameter of a distal end of the sleeve to control output power density, and may include index matched fillers or structures that absorb, transmit, or scatter energy away from the fiber cladding, and/or an energy blocking or absorbing structure positioned at an upstream end of the sleeve.

Abstract: A side-firing laser system with a standoff catheter includes an optical fiber configured to emit therapeutic laser radiation in a direction generally transverse to an axis of the fiber; and a catheter through which the optical fiber is inserted during a surgical procedure. The catheter includes a transparent end section through which the therapeutic laser radiation passes to vaporize tissue outside the catheter, an open distal end to permit exit of irrigation fluid from the catheter, and an opening in a side of the end section, the opening having dimensions that are approximately equal to or less than cross-sectional dimensions of the therapeutic laser radiation. When the fiber is moved to a position at which the therapeutic laser radiation passes through the opening, the laser radiation causes coagulation or vaporization of tissues.