Abstract: An exemplary shingle includes at least one coated shingle sheet defining a headlap portion and a tab portion each having opposed upper and lower surfaces. A first line of adhesive is adhered to one of the upper surface of the headlap portion and the lower surface of the tab portion, and includes a first thermally activated adhesive material. A second line of adhesive is adhered to one of the upper surface of the headlap portion and the lower surface of the tab portion, and includes a second thermally activated adhesive material having a minimum activation temperature less than a minimum activation temperature of the first thermally activated adhesive material.

Abstract: An endoluminal punch and introducer sheath are described wherein the endoluminal punch comprises a guidewire lumen through which a user is capable of placing a guidewire. The endoluminal punch system further comprises a mechanism affixed to the hub which is capable of controlling the axial positioning of the guidewire relative to the endoluminal punch distal end. The control mechanism can be released so that the endoluminal punch can be removed from a patient while retaining the guidewire in place within the patient. The endoluminal punch introducer, including a sheath and dilator, can comprise energy emitting electrodes or transducers for cutting larger size holes in stubborn (friable, scarred, or fibrotic) tissue. In other embodiments, the endoluminal punch can comprise a guidewire or stylet, wherein the guidewire or stylet is capable of emitting energy to cut through tissue.

Abstract: A smart battery balancer is provided that monitors the voltage output levels of two battery packs and switches current into a selected one of the batteries to maintain balanced voltage output levels. In one embodiment, first and second batteries are connected in series to generate a high voltage output. Current from the batteries is stored in an inductor that is connected to first and second switches. A switch control circuit is configured to generate drive signals to control the first and second switches. The drive signals close the first switch and open the second switch when an output voltage of the first battery is greater than an output voltage of the second battery. The drive signals open the first switch and close the second switch when the output voltage of the second battery is greater than the output voltage of the first battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glass pharmaceutical vials having sidewalls of reduced thickness. In embodiments, the glass pharmaceutical vial may include a glass body comprising a sidewall enclosing an interior volume. An outer diameter D of the glass body is equal to a diameter d1 of a glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1, wherein X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1. However, the sidewall of the glass pharmaceutical vial comprises an average wall thickness Ti that is less than or equal to 0.85*s1, wherein s1 is a wall thickness of the glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1 and X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1.

Abstract: A transvascularly placed steerable microcatheter, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable microcatheter is generally fabricated from stainless steel, nitinol, or other metal and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable microcatheter can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The microcatheter is especially suited to robotic or powered control applications with user intervention or using artificial intelligence (AI).

Abstract: Disclosed is a model and simulation (M&S) tool that allows users to manipulate the metadata of terrain and imagery files (geoTIFF files) to represent changes in the terrain or even add assets to them, such as buildings, geographic features (e.g., changed geography), or trees The disclosed M&S tool is able to add and/or remove features from the geoTIFF file by either directly manipulating the metadata of the file or by creating what is termed herein as a “shapefile” to overlay the changes on top of the file metadata. This manipulation enhances the fidelity of older geoTIFF datasets by selectively updating and/or adding content to the data and allows users to rapidly generate usable datasets within a physics based digital environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing a power plant emulation are disclosed. Software for an energy management system is deployed to a computer system comprising computing devices. A model of a power plant site is deployed to a test framework. Test commands and/or use cases are injected, via the test framework to public energy management system end points. The test commands and/or use cases are used to emulate and test the model of at least the portion of the power plant site and to generate simulated operating parameter values. The generated simulated operating parameter values of the model are compared with expected values. A determination is made as to whether the model passed testing using the comparison. After determining the model passed testing, software, corresponding to at least a portion of the model, is made available for deployment to operate a physical version of the power plant site.

Abstract: Verifying an identity of a first user over a network involves using a first computing device to obtain, from a near-field communication (NFC) device held by an article, an access request to a network-based service, where the access request is obtained by confirming biometric information the first user; and transmit the access request for the first computing device to receive access to the network-based service. Using a second computing device to obtain information from the article holding the NFC device; transmit a request for the second computing device to access the network-based service that includes the obtained information and a location of the second computing device; and receiving confirmation that the second computing device has been granted access to the network-based service upon confirming a location match is present between the first and second computing devices and confirming the first computing device has been granted access to the network-based service.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided and includes an electrical connector that includes a housing having a contact channel and a contact held in the contact channel. The contact is terminated to an end of a cable. The cable extends from the housing. The electrical connector includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) device coupled to the housing and operably assuring proper positioning of the contact in the contact channel. The electrical connector includes a mating end. The connector assembly includes a support bracket configured to support the electrical connector. The support bracket includes an opening. The electrical connector is suspended from the support bracket and received in the opening with the mating end forward of the support bracket for mating with a mating electrical connector. The electrical connector has six mechanical degrees of freedom relative to the support bracket.

Abstract: A jump starting apparatus configured for jump starting a vehicle battery includes a rechargeable battery, a first battery cable having a first battery terminal connector for connecting the jump starting apparatus to a first battery terminal of the vehicle battery, a second battery cable having a second battery terminal connector for connecting the jump starting apparatus to a second battery terminal of the vehicle battery, a first conductor bar or plate connecting a conductor of the first battery cable to a first tab or terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a safety control system or circuit configured for detecting when the jump starting apparatus is properly connected to the vehicle battery and then switching on power from the rechargeable battery to the vehicle battery only when the jump starting apparatus is properly connected to the vehicle battery.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an electrical connector having a housing and a contact held in a contact channel and terminated to a cable. The housing has a contact retention latch latchably coupled to the contact. The electrical connector includes a TPA device coupled to the housing and movable between a preset position and a set position. The contact retention latch is deflectable when the TPA is in the preset position. The TPA blocks the contact retention latch in the set position to block deflection of the contact retention latch. The connector assembly includes a support bracket supporting the electrical connector. The electrical connector has six mechanical degrees of freedom relative to the support bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein Q, R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I) and to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to particulate electroactive materials consisting of a plurality of composite particles, wherein the composite particles comprise: (a) a porous carbon framework including micropores and/or mesopores having a total volume of at least 0.6 cm 3/g, wherein at least half of the micropore/mesopore volume is in the form of pores having a diameter of no more than 2 nm; and (b) an electroactive material located within the micropores and/or mesopores of the porous carbon framework. The D 90 particle diameter of the composite particles is no more than 10 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are Internet-of-Things (IoT) methods, systems, and devices for determining that health monitoring automated biometric data acquisition devices, the networks to which they are connected, and other connected electrical devices are correctly powered, using normal power levels, able to communicate their results over various communications networks, and can notify people and/or systems of a failure of any of these conditions either in real time or on a deferred time basis. Communications to users regarding such failures are controlled using authorization rules, which may be HIPAA-compliant.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): as further described herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods to use the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of certain viral disorders, including influenza.

Abstract: One embodiment sets forth a technique for performing matrix operations. The technique includes traversing a tree structure to access one or more non-empty regions within a matrix. The tree structure includes a first plurality of nodes and a second plurality of nodes corresponding to non-empty regions in the matrix. The first plurality of nodes includes a first node representing a first region and one or more second nodes that are children of the first node and represent second region(s) with an equal size formed within the first region. The second plurality of nodes include a third node representing a third region and one or more fourth nodes that are children of the third node and represent fourth region(s) with substantially equal numbers of non-zero matrix values formed within the third region. The technique also includes performing matrix operation(s) based on the non-empty region(s) to generate a matrix operation result.

Abstract: The invention introduces mattress carrier clamps for lifting and transporting mattresses. The system comprises two clamps, one for each end of a mattress, consisting of pairs of arms with distal ends having paddles with rubber traction pads for engaging each side of the mattress. Opposing ends of the arms feature male and female connectors locking together to create a handle. When pressed together at the point nearest the user, the clamp securely grips the mattress by utilizing opposing force of mattress springs or foam. Upon releasing pressure, the clamp locks around the mattress allowing it to be lifted and carried via the handle. The clamps are easily adjustable and quickly removable. Made from materials such as steel, injection-molded plastic, or carbon fiber, the lightweight clamps are effective for moving bare and covered mattresses of various sizes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor 12, including a receiver 14, a medicament delivery device 16, a controller module, and optionally a single point glucose monitor 18 are provided. Integration may be manual, semi-automated and/or fully automated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor 12, including a receiver 14, a medicament delivery device 16, a controller module, and optionally a single point glucose monitor 18 are provided. Integration may be manual, semi-automated and/or fully automated.

Abstract: A tubing is anchored in a boiler casing positioned in a borehole that extends into a magma reservoir. The tubing may include a notch that is secured to a tubing anchor receptacle of the boiler casing. The boiler casing may include a float shoe that helps to prevent or restrict the flow of magma from the magma reservoir into the boiler casing and tubing.