Abstract: A folding knife with pocket clip has a knife frame, a flexible elongated resilient pocket clip having a first end connected to the knife frame and a second free end proximate the knife frame, the flexible elongated resilient pocket clip defining a plurality of louvers, each louver defining a slit transverse to the length of the flexible elongated resilient pocket clip and having an elevated edge, and each elevated edge facing toward the second free end. The louvers may be parallel to each other. The louvers may be at an intermediate location spaced apart from the first end and second free end. The knife frame may have a pivot end to which a blade is pivotally attached, and the elevated edges may face toward the pivot end.

Abstract: A collaborative document creation platform includes a database storing documents. Each document specifies members of a first team and a second opposing team; objectives for each of the teams; expense entries for tasks performed by the team members in connection with the respective document; document versions; point in time status indicating a current document version and which of the two teams has edit access to the current document version; and local and global comments directed to portions of text in the respective document. The platform has a graphical user interface, including windows configured to specify the members of the two teams, specify the objectives for each of the teams, enter and display expense entries for the tasks performed related to the respective document, review document versions and edit live document versions, review point in time status for the document, and review and enter local and global comments for the document.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging station network includes multiple electric vehicle charging stations belonging to multiple charging station hosts. Each host controls one or more charging stations. A charging station network server provides an interface that allows each of the hosts to define one or more pricing specifications for charging electric vehicles on one or more of their electric vehicle charging stations belonging to that host. The pricing specifications are applied to the charging stations such that a cost of charging electric vehicles using those charging stations is calculated according to the pricing specifications.

Abstract: Methods of processing coated articles, such as transparencies, are provided comprising flash annealing one or more layers of the coated article. The one or more layers may be reflective metallic layers, such as silver layers, or comprise a transparent conductive oxide, such as indium tin oxide, or a semiconductor.

Abstract: A graphics processing device comprises a set of compute units to execute multiple threads of a workload, a cache coupled with the set of compute units, and a prefetcher to prefetch instructions associated with the workload. The prefetcher is configured to use a thread dispatch command that is used to dispatch threads to execute a kernel to prefetch instructions, parameters, and/or constants that will be used during execution of the kernel. Prefetch operations for the kernel can then occur concurrently with thread dispatch operations.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of formula (I) as defined herein, which comprise a greater proportion of deuterium to protium than naturally found in hydrogen; and compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising these compounds and optionally analogous compounds of formula (I), which are not deuterium-enriched. These compounds and compositions are of use in therapy, in particular in the treatment of psychiatric or neurological disorders. Varying the amounts of the different compounds within the compositions of the invention allows tailoring of the compositions' therapeutic effects. A particularly efficient synthetic method which enables compounds of formula (I) and related compounds of formula (I?) is also provided.

Abstract: A sports pad for use in estimating a force exerted by an external object on the sports pad is provided. The sports pad comprises: an array of sensors, the sensors being spaced apart from one another across a grid of sensor positions of the sports pad, each sensor being configured to independently collect data indicative of the force acting on the respective sensor; and a data receiver configured to receive the collected data from each of the array of sensors such that data from a plurality of the sensors may be used to estimate a force.

Abstract: A memory device to search for a voltage optimized to read a group of memory cells. In response to a read command, the memory device measures first signal and noise characteristics of the memory cells by reading the memory cells at first test voltages. Based on the first signal and noise characteristics, the memory device may determine that the optimized read voltage is outside of a range of the first test voltages. In response, the memory device determines, based on the first signal and noise characteristics, an estimate of the optimized read voltage, and measures second signal and noise characteristics by reading at second test voltages configured around the estimate. The optimized read voltage can be computed based at least in part on the second signal and noise characteristics. The memory device retrieves data from the memory cells using the optimized read voltage.

Abstract: A sanitation storage device and a method of installing the same is provided. The device comprises an upper storage portion comprising a platform, an upper storage portion containment feature, and an upper storage portion access opening. The device further comprises a lower storage comprising a lower storage portion access opening and a lower storage portion containment feature. The upper storage portion is configured to receive a first container filled with a hand sanitizer, such that the first container is disposed upon the platform and extends through the upper opening, and the lower storage portion is configured to receive a second container, filled with a cleaning solution, such that the second container is disposed within the interior void. The storage device allows for storage of hand sanitizer and cleaning solution in a manner that conceals the cleaning solution while allowing easy access to the hand sanitizer in the respective communal space.

Abstract: Method and device to inject fluid into animals through a sterile needle, requiring control of fluid volume, flow rate of injection, accuracy of injection site, depth of penetration, disposal administration of consumable materials and quality control of the fluid and fluid administration using a portable applicator controlled by an external software controlled pump and controller system used in administering fluid medications, organic castration compounds and other fluids to be administered to live animals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for dyeing fabrics, yarns and fibers using microorganisms whereby the adsorption of dye-containing microorganisms onto textile fibers is improved using carbon sources above a threshold concentration. Dye molecules contained within the microorganism are released from the microorganism and fixed directly and locally to the textile fibers using a heat treatment step. Said heat treatment also deactivates the carrier microorganisms. Single or multiple microorganism species, and single or multiple dyes produced by said single or multiple microorganism species may create a variety of textile colors. Suitable synthetic dyes may also be added before, during or after microorganisms have produced dyes but before the dye-releasing heat treatment step.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to light detection and ranging (lidar) devices having a light-guide manifold. An example lidar device includes a transmit subsystem. The transmit subsystem includes a light emitter. The transmit subsystem also includes a light-guide manifold optically coupled to the light emitter. Further, the transmit subsystem includes a telecentric lens assembly optically coupled to the light-guide manifold. The lidar device also includes a receive subsystem. The receive subsystem includes the telecentric lens assembly. The receive subsystem also includes an aperture plate having an aperture defined therein. The aperture plate is positioned at a focal plane of the telecentric lens assembly. Further, the receive subsystem includes a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) positioned to receive light traveling through the aperture.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a door storage system that is disposed within a cargo area of a vehicle. The door storage system is moveable between a lowered position and an expanded position. The door storage system is configured to accept at least one door of the vehicle within a door receiving area when the door storage system is in the expanded position.

Abstract: A faucet-to-oral liquid flossing system allows a person to quickly connect a nozzle to a bathroom or another faucet to direct the water from it to their mouth. The system uses a hose and an elastic connector to attach to the faucet. The nozzle has a switch to control the release of the water into the mouth.

Abstract: Techniques for reducing or eliminating image banding in an ink-jet image are provided. In an example, a method of operating a printer to reduce or eliminate image banding can include generating command profile for printing a given image, applying a filter to the command profile to provide a filtered profile, and dispensing ink from a printhead of the printer based on the filtered profile. In certain examples, the filter can randomize droplet sizes of ink dispensed while executing the printing to reduce or eliminate image banding.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed to establish programming of an implantable electrical neurostimulation device for treating pain of a human subject, through the use and adjustment of analgesic stimulation parameters based on trust dynamics and trust measurements. In an example, the system to establish programming of the neurostimulation device performs operations that: determine a trust measurement value that is derived from results of at least one commitment made with a human subject, via observable interactions; determine a modification of at least one neurostimulation programming parameter, based on the trust measurement value; and to cause the implantable neurostimulation device to implement the modification of the at least one neurostimulation programming parameter. Further examples are provided to produce and track the trust measurement value, as well as identify a pain susceptibility value and determine a receptiveness to analgesic effects based on these and other trust dynamics.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein enables retention of an audio component on a mounting surface using a clip and a flange. In a particular embodiment, an apparatus includes a mounting surface including a flange. The flange is substantially cylindrical and includes a first portion for positioning a frame of an audio component therein under a retaining rim of the flange. The rim includes a second portion of the flange with a smaller inner diameter than the first portion of the flange. When the frame is positioned in the first portion of the flange, a clip positioned in the first portion of the flange between the frame and the retaining rim of the flange retains the audio component within the flange. Manipulating the shape of the clip allows the clip to fit through the retaining rim and into the first portion of the flange.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method comprises: establishing, by a wireless wearable computer worn by a user, a wireless communication connection with a fitness machine; obtaining machine data from the fitness machine while the user is engaged in a workout session on the fitness machine; obtaining, from a heart rate sensor of the wireless device, heart rate data of the user; determining a work rate caloric expenditure by applying a work rate calorie model to the machine data; determining a calibrated maximal oxygen consumption of the user based on the heart rate data and the work rate caloric expenditure; determining a heart rate caloric expenditure by applying a heart rate calorie model to the heart rate data and the calibrated maximal oxygen consumption of the user; and sending to the fitness machine via the communication connection, at least one of the work rate caloric expenditure or the heart rate caloric expenditure.

Abstract: A sensor system comprising: a deformable structure; a plurality of electrodes operably connectable to the deformable structure; an electrical conductor operably connected to the deformable structure and electrically couplable to each of the electrodes; a current source connectable to predetermined electrodes; a current injector for injecting current from the current source through predetermined electrodes; a voltage recorder for recording the voltage between predetermined pairs of electrodes; and an analyser for analysing voltage recordings to thereby determine the shape of the deformable structure.

Abstract: Antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and conjugates (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) such as those comprising a splicing modulator) that bind to BCMA are disclosed. The disclosure further relates to methods and compositions for use in the treatment of cancer by administering a composition provided herein.