Abstract: Compositions of matter, methods, and systems for producing fibers, yarns, and fabrics with enhanced thermoregulation properties are provided. The composition may be created from a cellulose solution derived from natural sources, into which nano-sized phase change materials and high-specific heat minerals are incorporated. These additives form a mesoporous structure within the fiber, enabling the capture and retention of the nanomaterials. The method involves spinning this composite solution into yarn, which can be blended with additional fibers to produce a bespoke yarn. This yarn can then be knitted or woven into fabrics that maintain thermoregulation.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston crown having a crown outer surface forming piston lands alternating axially with piston ring grooves together with the piston lands defining a deposit-sensitive zone. The crown outer surface is smoothed to inhibit deposit formation and/or adhesion within at least a portion of the deposit-sensitive zone to a roughness average (Ra) of 0.0002 millimeters or less, and in a refinement to a mirror finish Ra of 0.000125 or less.

Abstract: A method for treating urinary stress incontinence. The method includes non-invasively cooling target tissue during a first cooling step, a non-cooling step, and non-invasively cooling the target tissue in a second cooling step. The first cooling step, the non-cooling step, and the second cooling step are performed at predetermined temperatures for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston crown having a crown outer surface forming piston lands alternating axially with piston ring grooves together with the piston lands defining a deposit-sensitive zone. The crown outer surface is smoothed to inhibit deposit formation and/or adhesion within at least a portion of the deposit-sensitive zone to a roughness average (Ra) of 0.0002 millimeters or less, and in a refinement to a mirror finish Ra of 0.000125 or less.

Abstract: The systems and methods in accordance with the principles of the invention can promote correction of an aesthetic or functional defect in a target tissue. A method can include non-invasively applying a cooling agent to a surface of a target tissue; and cooling one or more tissue layers of said target tissue to a predetermined therapeutic temperature, wherein applying the cooling agent is performed such that cryoablation of said one or more layers of the target tissue does not occur. The system can include: a controller and a probe having a distal end configured for non-invasive contact with a surface of a target tissue to cool the target tissue based on treatment parameters.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing or decreasing scale formation on process surfaces in manufacturing process of paper, board or the like, in which method performic acid is used as an antiscaling agent.

Abstract: A system and method for endovaginal delivery of therapeutic treatment energies. The system and method include an applicator having a body with a treatment window. The treatment window may include one or more transducers and one or more electrodes for delivering the therapeutic treatment energies to a target tissue in the vagina. The system and method may include a rollerball tip, an optical window, and ultrasonic imaging. The vagina may be mapped and the applicator may be located at a target tissue selected based on the map to deliver one or more treatment energies.

Abstract: The systems and methods in accordance with the principles of the invention can promote correction of an aesthetic or functional defect in a target tissue. A method can include non-invasively applying a cooling agent to a surface of a target tissue; and cooling one or more tissue layers of said target tissue to a predetermined therapeutic temperature, wherein applying the cooling agent is performed such that cryoablation of said one or more layers of the target tissue does not occur. The system can include: a controller and a probe having a distal end configured for non-invasive contact with a surface of a target tissue to cool the target tissue based on treatment parameters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for freezing a water-containing quantity of a biological entity or a formulation in a vessel using a mineral nucleator, to the use of the mineral as a nucleator and to a vessel with the mineral in or on the whole or part of a surface thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing or decreasing scale formation on process surfaces in manufacturing process of paper, board or the like, in which method performic acid is used as an antiscaling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for freezing a water-containing quantity of a biological entity or a formulation in a vessel using a mineral nucleator, to the use of the mineral as a nucleator and to a vessel with the mineral in or on the whole or part of a surface thereof.

Abstract: In certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, three-dimensional micro-mechanical devices and/or micro-structures can be made using a production casting process. As part of this process, an intermediate mold can be made from or derived from a precision stack lamination and used to fabricate the devices and/or structures. Further, the micro-devices and/or micro-structures can be fabricated on planar or nonplanar surfaces through use of a series of production casting processes and intermediate molds. The use of precision stack lamination can allow the fabrication of high aspect ratio structures. Moreover, via certain molding and/or casting materials, molds having cavities with protruding undercuts also can be fabricated. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: Curved shapes applicable for making lawnmower cleaning tools for removing debris in a cutting chamber of a lawnmower have been developed. Using these conformally shaped curves improves the performance of mechanically based lawnmower cleaning tools dramatically. The conformal shapes closely conform to the shape of structures found in the cutting chamber of lawnmowers. The shape is designed such that in use, curved portions of tools based on them usually pass within about ¼ inch of the surfaces being cleaned even if the curves touch the cutting chamber surfaces at only one point. Straight portions can be adjacent the curved portions of the curves for cleaning the vertical portions such as a mower skirt around the cutting chamber. The curves can also comprise smaller features designed for cleaning hard to reach areas of the lawnmower cutting chamber.