Abstract: Provided herein is a method for fabricating a heat source for a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG). The method may include reducing a particle size in a strontium compound by powdering and sieving the strontium compound and/or dissolving the strontium compound into an aqueous solution; mixing the strontium compound with graphite to obtain a strontium-graphite mixture; performing a press to the strontium-graphite mixture; and encapsulating the pressed strontium-graphite mixture into an x-ray shielding to obtain the heat source.

Abstract: Apparatus includes a sample holder with a cavity and a plurality of devices configured to hold a curvature of a curved substrate in a fixed configuration. Apparatus includes two prisms with a viewing apparatus of the sample holder configured to translate therebetween. Methods can include disposing the curved substrate in the sample holder, transmitting a first beam, translating the sample holder, and transmitting a second beam. Alternatively, apparatus include a light scattering-polarimetry sub-system configured to emit a first beam to impinge an end surface of coupling prism and detect at least a portion of the first beam impinging the first surface of the coupling prism. The apparatus includes an evanescent prism coupling spectroscopy sub-system configured to emit a second beam to impinge a first surface of the coupling system and detect at least a portion of the second beam impinging the second surface of the coupling prism.

Abstract: Provided herein are 1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl methanone compounds substituted with aryl and pyrazolyl moieties, further substituted, for inhibiting monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), utilized in the treatment of a MAGL-mediated disease or disorder i.e., neurodegenerative diseases, pain, and inflammatory diseases or conditions, as well as cancer, and related methods of making and using the compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form comprising an ionically chargeable hydrogel and a protective coating for delivery of an ionically chargeable active agent to an intestinal site. Also provided are methods for treatment using the pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form disclosed herein.

Abstract: The locking device is for a weapon-mounted accessory configured to be mounted to a weapon station including an accessory locking structure. The locking device includes a U-shaped body including protective plates configured to cover both the accessory locking structure of the weapon station and at least one weapon-mounted accessory mounting fastener, at least one anti-rotation tab coupled to the U-shaped body and configured to prevent rotation of a lock body coupled to the accessory locking structure, and a lock shackle coupled to the U-shaped body and configured to align with a shackle eye of the accessory locking structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fire-retardant compositions including a borate compound, urea, and, optionally, a surfactant. Also disclosed are fire-retardant insulations materials including the disclosed fire-retardant compositions and cellulose fiber insulation. Further disclosed are methods for making the same.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus and method of operation is provided. The fluid dispensing apparatus has a housing, a central control unit positioned at least partially within said housing, the central control unit being in communication with a user interface. The apparatus houses a plurality of cartridges located at least partially within said housing for storing a plurality of liquid products and have an opening for the output of liquid. A plurality of engagement racks are within the housing, and the cartridges engage with the engagement racks to control output of the liquid based on commands from said central control unit. The apparatus also has a mixing dish for collecting output of the liquid products and removes excess fluid from cartridge openings during engagement of the apparatus.

Abstract: Technologies for providing consumer loyalty to merchants are provided. Payment transactions are monitored based on communications received from point of sale systems of merchants. Based on loyalty-based rules for the merchant, the purchase transaction can be modified to provide a stored benefit to the consumer. Tracking loyalty-based activity based on payment transactions can reduce the necessity for consumer involvement or registration with a merchant's loyalty program while increasing a merchant's ability to provide the consumer in meaningful marketing engagements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit KRas G12D. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of KRas G12D, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds for inhibiting monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), and related methods of making and using the compounds.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating one or more candidate maintenance windows of at least one cell site of a telecommunications network include a user device and a cell site communicatively coupled to a service management system. The service management system is structured to receive a maintenance request to upgrade the cell site, the maintenance request including a maintenance requirement. The service management system is structured to aggregate one or more network parameters based on the cell site and generate one or more candidate maintenance windows based on the one or more network parameters aggregated and the maintenance requirement. The one or more candidate maintenance windows identify one or more downtime upgrade periods correlating to the cell site.

Abstract: The locking device is for a weapon-mounted accessory configured to be mounted to a weapon station including an accessory locking structure. The locking device includes a U-shaped body including protective plates configured to cover both the accessory locking structure of the weapon station and at least one weapon-mounted accessory mounting fastener, at least one anti-rotation tab coupled to the U-shaped body and configured to prevent rotation of a lock body coupled to the accessory locking structure, and a lock shackle coupled to the U-shaped body and configured to align with a shackle eye of the accessory locking structure.

Abstract: Technologies for enhancing credit transactions include a point of sale computing system. The point of sale computing system receives payment vehicle data for a credit transaction associated with a purchase event. The point of sale computing system determines whether the credit transaction is an alternate routing candidate. The point of sale computing system routes an authorization request message to an issuer computing system via a payment card network in response to a determination that the credit transaction is not an alternate routing candidate. Alternatively, the point of sale computing system routes the authorization request message directly to the issuer computing system via a PIN debit network in response to a determination that the credit transaction is an alternate routing candidate. A corresponding authorization response message is received by the point of sale computing system via the payment card network or the PIN debit network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Technologies for enhancing payment transactions include an acquirer computing system. The acquirer computing system receives a payment authorization request message for a payment transaction associated with a purchase event and event-specific data corresponding to the purchase event. An offer identification query is transmitted to a promotion management computing system via an out-of-band communications channel. Offer redemption instructions corresponding to a matched offer are received from the promotion management computing system via the out-of-band communications channel. Based on the redemption value of the matched offer, a net transaction amount for the purchase event is determined. The payment authorization request message is modified based on the determined net transaction amount. The modified payment authorization request message is transmitted to an issuer computing system via an in-band communications channel.

Abstract: Aspects herein provides a system, method, and media for measuring real-time signal data of user equipment (UE) held by a 3D rotary stage device placed within a signal shielded box, into which signals are piped from an antenna. The signal data is analyzed using a gradient ascent algorithm. A microcontroller interprets and uses the algorithm's output generate motor commands that are communicated to the 3D rotary stage device to rotate the UE. Through this process, the UE is incrementally and interactively rotated in to optimize the signal data for subsequent UE testing, in an automated manner and without requiring human interaction or intervention.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit KRas G12D. In particular, compounds that inhibit the activity of KRas G12D, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of use therefor, and in particular, methods of treating cancer. The compounds have a general structure represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method and system for removing material build-up in a mixing chamber of a rotary mixer machine. The system includes one or more actuators coupled to the mixing chamber and to a frame of the rotary mixer machine. Further, the system includes a controller configured to receive an input and activate the one or more actuators in response to the input to induce a forward and backward rocking motion in the mixing chamber to cause a dislodgement of the material build-up from the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber executes the forward and backward rocking motion between a first position and a second position about an axis disposed transversally to a length of the rotary mixer machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing an account holder with an incentive-consent matrix at a point-of-sale device of a merchant. The account holder can provide consent to store transaction related data and obtain an incentive in exchange. The incentive can be a coupon or other offering associated with the merchant. Varying levels of consent can be offered, with each level associated with an incentive having a different relative value. The transaction data can subsequently be provided to a recipient in accordance with the consent received from the account holder.

Abstract: Technologies for enhancing credit transactions include a point of sale computing system. The point of sale computing system receives payment vehicle data for a credit transaction associated with a purchase event. The point of sale computing system determines whether the credit transaction is an alternate routing candidate. The point of sale computing system routes an authorization request message to an issuer computing system via a payment card network in response to a determination that the credit transaction is not an alternate routing candidate. Alternatively, the point of sale computing system routes the authorization request message directly to the issuer computing system via a PIN debit network in response to a determination that the credit transaction is an alternate routing candidate. A corresponding authorization response message is received by the point of sale computing system via the payment card network or the PIN debit network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing an account holder with an incentive-consent matrix at a point-of-sale device of a merchant. The account holder can provide consent to store transaction related data and obtain an incentive in exchange. The incentive out be a coupon or other offering associated with the merchant. Varying levels of consent can be offered, with each level associated with an incentive having a different relative value. The transaction data can subsequently be provided to a recipient in accordance with the consent received from the account holder.