Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a dispersion (D°), comprising: (E1) a polymerization performed M in an aqueous medium in the presence of: ° at least a pre-polymer (pO) of formula (R11)X—Z11—C(?S)—Z12-[A]-R12, which is soluble in the aqueous medium ° at least one free-radical polymerization initiator; and ° at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer (m) with a ratio m/pO of the mass of the monomers (m) to the quantity of pre-polymer (pO) preferably below 10 000 g/mol whereby a dispersion of copolymers is obtained, including polymers with a living character; (E2) a conversion of the terminal groups of the copolymers that deprive the copolymers of their living character. The invention also relates to the use of dispersion (D°) for forming dispersions of hydrophobic polymers (Dp), suitable e.g. in fabric conditioning compositions.

Abstract: A text stream source is accessed that includes a plurality of text content items. Unique word groupings are determined for the plurality of text content items. A burst detection algorithm is executed to determine word groupings that are currently bursting and that started within a specified time period. Based on the word groupings, an issue is determined based on identifying a set of texts forming at least one clique.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to chemokine CXCR4 receptor modulators and uses related thereto. The receptor modulators can be formulated to form pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. The compositions may be used for managing CXCR4 related conditions, typically prevention or treatment of viral infections abnormal cellular proliferation, retinal degeneration, inflammatory diseases, or as an immunostimulant or immunosuppressant or for managing cancer and may be administered with another active ingredient such as an antiviral agent or chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: An end and monomer functionalized poly(propylene fumarate) polymer and methods for preparing this polymer, comprising isomerized residue of a maleic anhydride monomer and a functionalized propylene oxide monomer according to the formula: where n is an integer from more than 1 to 100; R is the residue of an initiating alcohol having a propargyl, norbornene, ketone or benzyl functional group; and R? is a second functional group selected from the group consisting of propargyl groups, 2-nitrophenyl groups, and combinations thereof are disclosed. The end and monomer functional groups allow for post-polymerization modification with bioactive materials using “click” chemistries and use of the polymer for a variety of applications in medical fields, including, for example, 3-D printed polymer scaffold.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for performing measurements on a biological subject, and in one particular example, to performing measurements of analytes in a biological subject by breaching a functional barrier of the subject using microstructures, wherein the one or more microstructures include molecularly imprinted polymer for binding one or more analytes.

Abstract: This document describes an electrode assembly for use with a defibrillator, the electrode assembly comprising at least one electrode including a first surface that can be affixed to either of a pediatric patient and an adult patient and a second surface, wherein a majority of the second surface includes pictorial instructions related to use of the electrode assembly; and a chest compression sensor attached to the at least one electrode, wherein the at least one electrode is configured to be used on an adult patient when the electrode assembly is in a first orientation, and wherein the at least one electrode is configured to be used on a pediatric patient when the electrode assembly is in a second orientation.

Abstract: Polymeric systems useful for maintaining particle dispersions for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer comprising units of type A deriving from carboxylic acid monomers and units of type B deriving from sulfonic acid monomers, said units of type A and B representing more than 80 mol % of the total moles of units in the copolymer, characterized in that it comprises at least: one first block formed of at least 95 mol % of units of type A and having a degree of polymerization DP1 comprised between 5 and 150; and one second block formed of at least 95 mol % of units of type A and B with a molar ratio of units of type A to units of type B greater or equal to 1, wherein said units of type A and units of type B are statistically distributed, said second block having a degree of polymerization DP2 such that DP2/DP1?1. It also relates to new detergent compositions comprising such a copolymer, and to the use of this copolymer in a detergent composition, especially an ADW composition, to prevent, limit or eliminate the filming phenomena.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are downhole landing assemblies including a downhole landing assembly for an oil or gas well, downhole landing assembly may include: an upper seat cylinder capable of being coupled to an upper portion of a tubular string; a lower seat cylinder capable of being coupled to a lower portion of the tubular string, wherein the lower seat cylinder may be coupled to the upper seat cylinder; a landing seat coupled to the lower seat cylinder, the landing seat may have two inner surfaces; and a landing mandrel having two outer surfaces, wherein one outer surface of the two outer surfaces may be capable of being abutted against one inner surface of the two inner surfaces.

Abstract: Methods of sealing tubulars are disclosed herein, which methods may include: providing a patch plug assembly that includes: a shaft; a wedge coupled to the shaft; a slip coupled to the shaft; a plug slidably coupled to the wedge; and a ferrule disposed between the wedge and the plug; pushing the slip against the tubular; pushing the plug against the ferrule after the slip is pushed against the tubular; pushing the ferrule against the wedge after the plug is pushed against the ferrule; and pushing a plug portion of the plug against an inner surface of the tubular.

Abstract: A boxed battery dispenser configured to hold a plurality of battery trays. Each battery tray of the plurality of battery trays is configured to hold a plurality of batteries, and each battery tray can be independently removeable from the dispenser.

Abstract: A directional drilling system includes a housing and a motor positioned within the housing and operably coupled to a drill bit to rotate the drill bit. The system further includes a primary pad assembly comprising a primary pad and a primary actuator coupled to the primary pad to selectively extend from an exterior of the housing, and a backup pad assembly to back up the primary pad assembly, the backup pad assembly comprising a backup pad and a backup actuator coupled to the backup pad to selectively extend from the exterior of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a sequenced polymer as an agent for monitoring the filtrate in a fluid injected under pressure into an oil rock, wherein the fluid comprises solid particles and/or is brought into contact with solid particles within the oil rock after being injected, the polymer comprising at least three blocks, including: at least one first block which is adsorbed, preferably irreversibly, onto at least some of the particles (p); a second block (B) having a composition other than that of the first and a mean molecular weight of more than 10,000 g/mol, and which is soluble in the fluid (F); and at least one third block of type (A) or type (B).

Abstract: An aqueous formulation for enhanced oil recovery may include at least one surfactant and at least one associative polymer. The associative polymer may be obtained by micellar radical polymerization by bringing into contact, in an aqueous medium, hydrophilic monomer dissolved in the aqueous medium, hydrophobic monomers in the form of a micellar solution, at least one radical polymerization initiator, and preferably at least one radical polymerization control agent.

Abstract: A system for predicting and summarizing medical events from electronic health records includes a computer memory storing aggregated electronic health records from a multitude of patients of diverse age, health conditions, and demographics including medications, laboratory values, diagnoses, vital signs, and medical notes. The aggregated electronic health records are converted into a single standardized data structure format and ordered arrangement per patient, e.g., into a chronological order. A computer (or computer system) executes one or more deep learning models trained on the aggregated health records to predict one or more future clinical events and summarize pertinent past medical events related to the predicted events on an input electronic health record of a patient having the standardized data structure format and ordered into a chronological order.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of a process for preparation of a polymer dispersion comprising a step (E) of free radical polymerization in an aqueous medium (M) in the presence of: at least a pre-polymer (pO) soluble in the medium (M), at least one free-radical polymerization initiator, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer (m) which is chosen from an alkyl (meth)acrylate of at least C6, wherein the aqueous medium (M) includes water and at least one water miscible solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer comprising units of type A deriving from carboxylic acid monomers and units of type B deriving from sulfonic acid monomers, said units of type A and B representing more than 80 mol % of the total moles of units in the copolymer, characterized in that it comprises at least: —one first block formed of at least 95 mol % of units of type A and having a degree of polymerization DP1 comprised between 5 and 150; and —one second block formed of at least 95 mol % of units of type A and B with a molar ratio of units of type A to units of type B greater or equal to 1, wherein said units of type A and units of type B are statistically distributed, said second block having a degree of polymerization DP2 such that DP2/DP1?1. It also relates to new detergent compositions comprising such a copolymer, and to the use of this copolymer in a detergent composition, especially an ADW composition, to prevent, limit or eliminate the filming phenomena.

Abstract: Devices for adjusting or correcting the curvature of a vertebral column are described. One such device comprises a spring and at least three fixation members for attaching the spring to the vertebral column in at least three different locations. Another such device comprises a plurality of springs, each spring for attaching to at least two attachment locations of the vertebral column, and at least three fixation members for attaching the plurality of springs to the attachment locations of the vertebral column such that the plurality of springs are attached longitudinally along a length of the vertebral column. A method of adjusting the curvature of a vertebral column is also described.

Abstract: An aqueous formulation for enhanced oil recovery may include at least one surfactant and at least one associative polymer. The associative polymer may be obtained by micellar radical polymerization by bringing into contact, in an aqueous medium, hydrophilic monomer dissolved in the aqueous medium, hydrophobic monomers in the form of a micellar solution, at least one radical polymerization initiator, and preferably at least one radical polymerization control agent.

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°.