Abstract: The invention relates to the synthesis of a carboxyl-functional, unsaturated polyurethane containing a perfluoropolyether block, which can be used as an easy clean additive in preparation of a waterborne, UV curable coating composition. The polyurethane can be prepared by a method comprising the following steps: a) subjecting a hydroxy-terminated perfluoropolyether A to a reaction with a molar excess of polyisocyanate B to obtain an isocyanate-functional urethane C, b) adding a carboxyl-functional polyol D to the reaction mixture, c) adding OH— functional (meth)acrylate monomer E to the reaction mixture, wherein steps (b) and (c) can be performed in any order, and d) neutralizing the reaction product with a neutralizer F. The resulting coating has easy clean and anti-stain properties.

Abstract: Examples provide a system and method for continuous respiratory rate monitoring with greater accuracy and reliability. Sensor data is obtained from a wearable sensor device simultaneously generating both multi-wavelength photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor data as well as inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor data, such as respiratory body movement data generated by an accelerometer and/or a gyroscope. The system performs signal processing and filtering on the sensor data using a set of rules and threshold(s) to remove Mayer-wave in-band noise, transients, and motion artifacts. PPG-based respiratory rate estimates are generated and combined into a single PPG-based respiratory rate estimate based on the PPG sensor data. IMU-based respiratory rate estimates are generated and combined in parallel using the IMU sensor data to generate a single IMU-based respiratory rate estimate.

Abstract: A backpack includes a bag portion and at least one shoulder strap coupled to the bag portion. The at least one shoulder strap includes a non-elastic first strap portion coupled to an elastic second strap portion. The second strap portion is auxetic or near auxetic such that a Poisson's ratio of the second strap portion is less than a Poisson's ratio of the first strap portion.

Abstract: This patent proves that enucleated red blood cells are the product of biological evolution and disabled red blood cells due to functional defects. Platelets are the nuclei removed during the enucleation of nucleated red blood cells. They are useful components for blood coagulation and hemostasis, but not essential components. Nucleated erythrocytes are fully functional erythrocytes. The preparation of nucleated red blood cell blood, especially the universal blood without blood type, not only has all the functions of red blood cells, but also can be replicated in the blood, improving the physiological performance of blood and reducing the cost and time of artificial blood.

Abstract: A fluorinated, alkoxysilyl-functional polymer is provided, obtainable by a method comprising the steps of: a) reacting an OH-functional (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) with a polyisocyanate A under urethane formation reaction conditions, to obtain an isocyanate-functional intermediate B, b) reacting intermediate B with a secondary, alkoxysilyl-functional monoamine C, to obtain the alkoxysilyl-functional polymer. The polymer can be used as an additive in preparation of a coating with easy-clean, anti-stain and anti-scratch properties, which can advantageously be used for coating various substrates in consumer electronics or automotive applications such as glass, metal, metal alloy, anodized substrates, plastics, composite etc.

Abstract: Embodiments described and discussed herein provide methods for selectively depositing a metal oxides on a substrate. In one or more embodiments, methods for forming a metal oxide material includes positioning a substrate within a processing chamber, where the substrate has passivated and non-passivated surfaces, exposing the substrate to a first metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a first metal oxide layer on or over the non-passivated surface, and exposing the substrate to a second metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a second metal oxide layer on the first metal oxide layer. The method also includes sequentially repeating exposing the substrate to the first and second metal alkoxide precursors to produce a laminate film containing alternating layers of the first and second metal oxide layers. Each of the first and second metal alkoxide precursors contains a different metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminum, or lanthanum.

Abstract: The disclosure provides systems, devices, and associated methods for mitigating traumatic brain injury, injury to an ocular structure, or injury to the inner ear of a subject by applying pressure to one or more neck veins before and during an injurious event.

Abstract: A method includes forming a conductive material on a first dielectric layer, exposing the conductive material to aniline to produce a passivated surface of the conductive material, and after exposing the conductive material to aniline, forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer using a deposition process. The deposition process is a water-free and plasma-free deposition process, and the second dielectric layer does not form on the passivated surface of the conductive material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the synthesis of a carboxyl-functional, unsaturated polyurethane containing a perfluoropolyether block, which can be used as an easy clean additive in preparation of a waterborne, UV curable coating composition. The polyurethane can be prepared by a method comprising the following steps: a) subjecting a hydroxy-terminated perfluoropolyether A to a reaction with a molar excess of polyisocyanate B to obtain an isocyanate-functional urethane C, b) adding a carboxyl-functional polyol D to the reaction mixture, c) adding OH— functional (meth)acrylate monomer E to the reaction mixture, wherein steps (b) and (c) can be performed in any order, and d) neutralizing the reaction product with a neutralizer F. The resulting coating has easy clean and anti-stain properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of linear fluorinated and non-fluorinated polyurethane acrylates, obtainable by: a) reacting polyisocyanate A?, multi-unsaturated OH-functional compound B?, acid-functional polyol C? under urethane formation reaction conditions in the presence of intermediate X, wherein intermediate X is an OH-functional (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) derivative, and b) adding neutralizer D to the reaction product of step a) and dispersing it in water. The dispersion can be used in preparation of a coating with easy-clean, anti-stain and anti-scratch properties, which can advantageously be used for coating substrates in consumer electronics or automotive applications.

Abstract: Embodiments described and discussed herein provide methods for selectively depositing a metal oxides on a substrate. In one or more embodiments, methods for forming a metal oxide material includes positioning a substrate within a processing chamber, where the substrate has passivated and non-passivated surfaces, exposing the substrate to a first metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a first metal oxide layer on or over the non-passivated surface, and exposing the substrate to a second metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a second metal oxide layer on the first metal oxide layer. The method also includes sequentially repeating exposing the substrate to the first and second metal alkoxide precursors to produce a laminate film containing alternating layers of the first and second metal oxide layers. Each of the first and second metal alkoxide precursors contains a different metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminum, or lanthanum.

Abstract: Embodiments described and discussed herein provide methods for selectively depositing a metal oxides on a substrate. In one or more embodiments, methods for forming a metal oxide material includes positioning a substrate within a processing chamber, where the substrate has passivated and non-passivated surfaces, exposing the substrate to a first metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a first metal oxide layer on or over the non-passivated surface, and exposing the substrate to a second metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a second metal oxide layer on the first metal oxide layer. The method also includes sequentially repeating exposing the substrate to the first and second metal alkoxide precursors to produce a laminate film containing alternating layers of the first and second metal oxide layers. Each of the first and second metal alkoxide precursors contain different types of metals which are selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminum, or lanthanum.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear including an upper is described. The upper includes a braid body and at least one component. The braid body includes at least one braided layer. A reinforcement element is attached to the braid body along a connection area using a connecting stitch. The component is attached to the braid body at the connection area using a zigzag stitch including a thread that passes through the component at a first location and passes through the reinforcement element and the braid body at a second location. The second location extends beyond the connecting stitch attaching the reinforcement element to the braid body.

Abstract: Embodiments described and discussed herein provide methods for selectively depositing a metal oxides on a substrate. In one or more embodiments, methods for forming a metal oxide material includes positioning a substrate within a processing chamber, where the substrate has passivated and non-passivated surfaces, exposing the substrate to a first metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a first metal oxide layer on or over the non-passivated surface, and exposing the substrate to a second metal alkoxide precursor to selectively deposit a second metal oxide layer on the first metal oxide layer. The method also includes sequentially repeating exposing the substrate to the first and second metal alkoxide precursors to produce a laminate film containing alternating layers of the first and second metal oxide layers. Each of the first and second metal alkoxide precursors contain different types of metals which are selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, aluminum, or lanthanum.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear including an upper is described. The upper includes a braid body and at least one component. The braid body includes at least one braided layer. A reinforcement element is attached to the braid body along a connection area using a connecting stitch. The component is attached to the braid body at the connection area using a zigzag stitch including a thread that passes through the component at a first location and passes through the reinforcement element and the braid body at a second location. The second location extends beyond the connecting stitch attaching the reinforcement element to the braid body.

Abstract: An apparatus for an alpha trim adjustment includes a phase delay circuit that creates a phase delay for a gate signal for a switching cycle. The gate signal is for a phase of a three-phase, phase shifted alternating current (“AC”) input of a multi-pulse motor drive powering a direct current (“DC”) motor. The apparatus includes an alpha trim circuit that modifies the phase delay with an alpha trim adjustment to create an adjusted phase delay for the switching cycle, a delay application circuit that applies the adjusted phase delay to the gate signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical aqueous formulation comprising 1-(4-{[4-(dimethylamino)piperidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenyl)-3-[4-(4,6-dimorpholin-4-yl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)phenyl]urea, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that is a clear solution. Such a formulation is particularly suitable for intravenous or parenteral administration to a patient.