Abstract: A medical delivery sheath assembly can comprise a first hub portion comprising a first delivery lumen configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a first medical device, and a second hub portion comprising a second delivery lumen configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a second medical device. A longitudinal axis of the first delivery lumen and a longitudinal axis of the second delivery lumen can form an acute angle where a distal portion of the first hub portion and a distal portion of the second hub portion merge. A joint hub portion can be coupled to the distal portion of the first hub portion and the distal portion of the second hub portion. The joint hub portion can comprise a third delivery lumen configured to slidably receive corresponding portions of each the first medical device and the second medical device.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide for improved email efficiency. Based on selections made while drafting an email, a user requesting a response can cause a calendar reminder to be generated and sent to a recipient for automatic entry on that recipient's electronic calendar. When the original sender indicates that an appropriate response has been received, the system can cause the calendar entry to be removed from the recipient's calendar. The system can also generate automatic reminder emails to prompt the recipient to respond to the sender. The sender can access a list of outstanding email responses that are still due from various recipients and modify the associated reminders as desired.

Abstract: A medical device delivery system can comprise a delivery catheter and an in-line sheath, the delivery catheter being preloaded within the in-line sheath. The delivery catheter can comprise a catheter hub and a catheter shaft. The catheter shaft can comprise a proximal portion extending distally from the hub and slidably receiving a proximal narrow portion of a medical device, and a distal portion slidably receiving a distal wide portion of a medical device. The in-line sheath can comprise a sheath hub and a sheath shaft. The sheath shaft can comprise a proximal portion extending distally from the sheath hub and slidably receiving at least a portion of the proximal portion of the catheter shaft, and an expandable distal portion slidably receiving the distal portion of the catheter shaft.

Abstract: A plant repellent delivery device assembly may include a plant with a root ball, and an integrally molded hygroscopic body having a hygroscopic glycerin soap base material, and an insecticide. The integrally molded hygroscopic body may have an external surface directly exposed to an external environment and configured to condense ambient moisture directly thereon. The plant repellent delivery device assembly may include a support structure coupled between the integrally molded hygroscopic body and a trunk of the plant, the support structure extending within the integrally molded hygroscopic body. The integrally molded hygroscopic body may be configured to release the insecticide into the root ball of the plant using the ambient moisture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stabilizer systems that include a base for securing the stabilizer system to a patient table by inserting the base between the patient table and the mattress on the patient table. The stabilizer systems also include a connector that connects a lockable articulating arm to the base. The base protrudes from under the mattress slightly to provide a sturdy and predictable surface to attach the articulating arm of the stabilizer system. The base can then be used to support a lockable articulating arm with a clamp at its distal end for holding an access sheath or delivery system. The connectors attach the articulating arm to the base so that the articulating arm is above the sterile surgical drape to maintain sterility of the articulating arm. The stabilizer systems are advantageous in jugular access procedures.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, to integrate multiple interfaces of a communication service are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of determining that a message is designated for output to a user through a first user interface. The actions include determining that the message is to be output through a second user interface. The actions include outputting the message through the second user interface. The actions include generating an updated message to be output through the first user interface. The actions include outputting the updated message through the first user interface. The actions include receiving, from the user through the first user interface, a response to the updated message. The actions include generating an updated response to be output through the second user interface. The actions include outputting the updated response through the second user interface.

Abstract: A repellent delivery device may include a body having a hygroscopic base material, and one or more of an insecticide, and an insect repellent. The repellent delivery device may have a support structure coupled between the body and a trunk of a plant. The body may be configured to release the one or more of the insecticide and the insect repellant into a root ball of the plant using ambient moisture.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods of manufacture and operation for a compact laser to achieve high-intensity output pulses. These compact laser resonators and methods rely upon separate and distinct functions of the laser resonator to be operated in balance such that the functions, while deleterious when separate are supportive of laser generation and growth when combined within a small volume laser resonator as described herein. The combined elements of the described laser resonator include a delicate balance that allows the laser to operate between plane-parallel operation and unstable operation. This operation mode further allows distinct methods of construction and operation that allow the compact laser to be reliably assembled and tested during assembly. Therefore, despite requiring a delicate balance of disparate elements, the described laser resonator results in a compact robust laser.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and formulations useful in treating keratin in hair and/or skin. In certain embodiments, the compounds and formulations provided herein can be used to strengthen hair, e.g., by improving the tensile strength of hair and/or improving hair elongation percentage.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, to curate communication channels are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of maintaining, by a computing device, a communication channel that includes a first channel message and a second channel message. The actions further include determining, by the computing device, first characteristics of the first channel message and second characteristics of the second channel message. The actions further include, based on the first characteristics of the first channel message, determining, by the computing device, a first period of time to maintain the first channel message on the communication channel. The actions further include, based on the second characteristics of the second channel message, determining, by the computing device, a second, different period of time to maintain the second channel message on the communication channel.

Abstract: Techniques for club member control of communication preferences in a multi-club environment are described. A club member may belong to multiple clubs and may use a single facility to manage communication for those clubs. The communication facility may maintain a number of communication channels. The channels may be accessible via multiple types or modes of communication. Club members may configure communication preferences for at least some channels. Communication channels may be arranged in a dependency graph. A graphical user interface (GUI) for viewing and editing communication preferences may include a representation of the dependency graph and per channel preferences may include a preference to inherit preference settings from parent channels.

Abstract: Techniques for club member control of communication preferences in a multi-club environment are described. A club member may belong to multiple clubs and may use a single facility to manage communication for those clubs. The communication facility may maintain a number of communication channels. The channels may be accessible via multiple types or modes of communication. Club members may configure communication preferences for at least some channels. Communication channels may be arranged in a dependency graph. A graphical user interface (GUI) for viewing and editing communication preferences may include a representation of the dependency graph and per channel preferences may include a preference to inherit preference settings from parent channels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-component curable polymeric system having increased viscosity. One component contains a homogeneous blend of a polyisocyanate and a homopolymer or copolymer of vinyl acetate. This component has a higher viscosity than the polyisocyanate alone, thereby increasing the viscosity of the two-component curable system. The other component of the two-component curable system is a composition containing an isocyanate reactive component. The polyisocyanate and the isocyanate reactive component react together (“cure”) to form a polymer. Typically, but not always, the isocyanate reactive component is a polyol or polyamine that is capable of reacting with the polyisocyanate, thereby forming a polyurethane (polyol) or polyurea (polyamine).

Abstract: Techniques to provide transaction redundancy in an IC include receiving an original memory access request directed to a first memory aperture, constructing a redundant memory access directed to a second memory aperture, and selectively returning a response of the first or second memory aperture to an originator based on contents of the responses. For a write operation, if acknowledgement indicators of the responses indicate success, a response is returned to the originator. For a read operation, if acknowledgement indicators of the responses indicate success and data returned in the response match one another, a response is returned to the originator. If the acknowledgement indicators indicate success, but the data does not match, a retry of the original and redundant read requests is initiated. If any of the acknowledgement indicators do not indicate success, an error is declared. In a mixed-criticality embodiment, the redundant memory access request may be constructed selectively.

Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula (I), stereoisomers, side compounds thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacturing such compounds, using silylation reagents and producing compositions and products made using such methods. More particularly, this disclosure describes manufacture of trofinetide and side products, compositions and products containing such compounds, for pharmaceutical uses to treat neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe memories in a processor system in an integrated circuit (IC) that can be assigned to either a cache coherent domain or an I/O domain, rather than being statically assigned by a designer of the IC. That is, the user or customer can assign the memories to domain that best suits their desires. Further, the memories can be reassigned to a different domain if the user later changes her mind.

Abstract: An autonomous surface cleaning apparatus includes a body including a chassis and an outer shell mounted to the chassis, a drive system carried by the body, a cleaning assembly projecting forward beyond a front surface of the outer shell, the cleaning assembly having a generally planar front surface, and a forward bumper mounted to the front surface of the cleaning assembly. The apparatus further includes a plurality of forwardmost contact sensors disposed behind the forward bumper and arranged to detect displacement of the forward bumper relative to the cleaning assembly, a first plurality of shell contact sensors each being arranged to detect longitudinal displacement of the outer shell relative, and a second plurality of shell contact sensors each being arranged to detect lateral displacement of the outer shell relative to both the chassis and the cleaning assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a mobile robot including a chassis, a drive system, and a collision detection system. The collision detection system includes first and second parts of the mobile robot, the first and second body parts being disconnected and moveable relative to the chassis in response to a collision with an object, and first and second sensors configured to sense relative movement between the chassis and the first and second body parts respectively and, in a collision event, to send a control signal causing the drive system to take corrective action. The mass of the second body part is substantially lower than the mass of the first body part.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support for on or around a head region of a user; and an air delivery mask connected to the wearable support which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The air delivery mask includes an illumination source located along a longitudinal edge of the air delivery mask, and a control system that is configured to control the illumination source to convey information to a user in response to data received by the control system. The system is configured to direct light to the area occupied by the user's mouth when the air purifier is worn. The form of illumination means that the user's face is more visible to others which reduces facial features being obscured. The control system enables the product to be interactive for the user, delivering status information, and other data to enhance the user experience.

Abstract: A wearable air purification system including a wearable support configured to be supported on or around a head region of a user, and an air delivery mask connected to the wearable support which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The air delivery mask includes an illumination source configured to illuminate the air delivery region, wherein the illumination source is directional and is oriented to target the air delivery region. The system or ‘air purifier’ is configured to direct light to the area occupied by the user's mouth when the air purifier is worn, as well as in some examples providing illumination to a mask or visor of the product itself. Examples herein are more visually appealing but the form of illumination means that the user's face is more visible to others which reduces facial features being obscured.