Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a wash basket that is rotatably mounted within a wash tub. A water supply is provided for selectively adding wash fluid to the wash tub, a motor assembly is mechanically coupled to the wash basket for selectively rotating the wash basket, and a turbidity sensor is positioned within the wash fluid. A controller is configured to operate the water supply to dispense a target volume of the wash fluid, perform an additive mixing cycle to agitate wash additive within the target volume of the wash fluid, obtain a first turbidity measurement, perform an agitation cycle with the target volume of the wash fluid, obtain a second turbidity measurement, and complete a wash cycle at the a wash cycle intensity determined a based at least in part on the first turbidity and the second turbidity.

Abstract: A bipedal walking robot uses a quasi-passive control scheme and a simplified mechanical design. The walking robot has a pair of legs connected to a body through a passive hip joint, which is offset from a center of gravity of the walking robot. A nonconcentric, curved foot is attached at to each leg by a prismatic joint. Extension and retraction of the prismatic joint initiates the walking sequence of the robot, with each foot retracted during the swing phase and extended during the stance phase. Directional changes are controlled by changing a phase offset in the actuation of each foot.

Abstract: An assembly (10) for positioning sensors within a tire is provided that has first and second bead sensors (14,16), and first and second side-wall/shoulder sensors (18, 20). A first actuator (30) moves the sensors in a radial direction of the tire, and a second actuator (32) moves the first and second bead sensors in the axial direction of the tire. A third actuator (34) is present and moves the first and second bead sensors in the axial direction relative to the first and second sidewall/shoulder sensors. A fourth actuator (36) moves the first and second bead sensors in the axial direction relative to one another, and a fifth actuator (38) moves the first and second sidewall/shoulder sensors in the axial direction relative to one another.

Abstract: A system configured to optimize resource allocation efficiency obtains a task. The system identifies a set of task features associated with the task, where the task features include a description, requirements, time criticality level, resource needs with respect to the task. The system identifies one or more entities impacted by the task. The system notifies the one or more entities to update the task features. The system receives the updated task features. The system determines a performance level associated with the task based on the updated task features. The system determines a priority level for performing the task based on the performance level and the updated task features such that a predefined rule is met. The predefined rule is defined to optimize at least one of task completion time, task result quality, and resource allocation efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method are described in which a server acts as a virtual PBX (private branch exchange) to facilitate telephonic communication. The system and method display all incoming calls to end users’ personal devices. The system and method permit any end user to receive an incoming call, to place it on hold, to transfer it, or to interact with it in any other manner. The system and method permit the easy transfer of incoming calls to the correct recipient or into a voice mail box or a waiting area.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including omeprazole and a benzimidazole drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including in combination at least one antiparasitic drug and one antiprotozoal drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat neurological conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. Methods using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including omeprazole and a benzimidazole drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including in combination at least one antiparasitic drug and one antiprotozoal drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat neurological conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to integrated combustion assemblies including a perforated flame holder, combustion systems that include one or more integrated combustion assemblies, and related methods. For example, an integrated combustion assembly may be placed into service (e.g., integrated into a combustion system) as a complete and/or replaceable unit, such that elements and/or components of the combustion assembly are preassembled and no further assembly is required at the installation site.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to aryl and heteroaryl substituted compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, or solvates thereof, wherein G, R1, and Z1-Z5 are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula (I) to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: A modular, reusable temporary enclosure system is particularly suited for the renovation of buildings having stacked concrete floors supported by steel and/or concrete columns. The system consists of a set of track components, one fastened to the floor, and one fastened to the ceiling. Columns assembled from rigid panels are supported and aligned between these components. The panel edges are connected to one another by an interfacing spline assembly. To ensure that the components can be brought up to the construction site by elevator, individual panels are shorter than the full distance between the floors.

Abstract: A paper based cellulosic dunnage for use during transportation of goods. The dunnage may include an inner core, with a plurality of vertically aligned cellulosic cells that may be hexagonal in shape. The dunnage may include a top linerboard, attached to the top surface of the inner core, and corner boards, attached to the top and side surfaces of the inner core.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: A paper based cellulosic dunnage for use during transportation of goods. The dunnage may include an inner core, with a plurality of vertically aligned cellulosic cells that may be hexagonal in shape. The dunnage may include a top linerboard, attached to the top surface of the inner core, and corner boards, attached to the top and side surfaces of the inner core.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions including a proton pump inhibitor and an antiparasitic drug. In some embodiments, the compositions can be formulated as a non-solid for oral administration. The compositions can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Methods of treatment using the compositions are also described.