Abstract: An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

Abstract: An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

Abstract: An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

Abstract: In response to a programmatic interaction, respective representations of items of an initial result set are presented to an item consumer. One or more result refinement iterations are then conducted. In a given iteration, one or more feedback indicators with respect to one or more items are identified, a machine learning model is trained using at least the feedback indicators to generate respective result set candidacy metrics for at least some items, and the metrics are then used to transmit additional items for presentation to the item consumer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for automated detection and extraction of nutrition information for food products. Example methods may include identifying at least a first image comprising nutritional data, generating a second image including a first portion of the first image, and generating a third image including a second portion of the first image. Some embodiments may include generating a fourth image using the second image, generating a fifth image using the third image, determining, using at least one of the second image and the fourth image, the first text, determining, using at least one of the third image and the fifth image, the second text, and causing at least a portion of the first text and a portion of the second text to be stored in association with a product identifier.

Abstract: An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

Abstract: In response to a programmatic interaction, respective representations of items of an initial result set are presented to an item consumer. One or more result refinement iterations are then conducted. In a given iteration, one or more feedback indicators with respect to one or more items are identified, a machine learning model is trained using at least the feedback indicators to generate respective result set candidacy metrics for at least some items, and the metrics are then used to transmit additional items for presentation to the item consumer.

Abstract: A peelable lidstock for use with a child resistant pharmaceutical blister is disclosed. The lidstock includes a first layer of white polyester, a second layer of adhesive, a third layer of foil, and a fourth layer of heat seal. The lidstock is strong and provides excellent child resistance and a broad sealing window which facilitates manufacture.

Abstract: An ambulatory therapy device for the training or retraining of persons in developing walking skills and/or balance skills after suffering a serious illness, injury, or other infirmity, which limits their walking skills. The present invention is particularly useful for children suffering from infantile hypotonia, also known as floppy infant syndrome. The device is comprised of four telescoping vertical support columns mounted and located at the corners of a stable walking platform. Two flexible cables are attached to the upper ends of the support columns and extend longitudinally along both edges of the walking platform. The two cables are adjustable in tension such that a higher tension provides more support and wherein the tension can be progressively lessened as the user develops walking and balance skills. A pipe can encompass a majority of the length of each cable for easier use.

Abstract: A composite cover for dust, dirt and incidental moisture protection over an extended temperature range, EMI shielding to prevent radiation of internal circuit energy and preventing the entrance of external EMI. Also the cover provides mechanical strength and protection of circuitry and radiates heat created by internal circuitry. The cover provides lower levels of radiated emissions and improved resistance to incident external radiation. Electric and magnetic shielding is also provided.

Abstract: Injection molding systems and methods useful for making microcellular foamed materials are provided as well as microcellular articles. Pressure drop rate and shear rate are important features in some embodiments, and the invention provides systems for controlling these parameters in an injection molding system. Another aspect involves an injection molding system including a nucleator that is upstream of a pressurized mold. Another aspect involves an extrusion system with the reciprocating screw for forming a single phase solution of non-nucleated blowing agent and polymeric material. Another aspect involves very thin walled microcellular material and very thin walled polymeric material. Another aspect provides a method for producing high weight reductions in very thin-walled parts with surfaces that have no noticeable differences from non-foamed parts.

Abstract: A peelable lidstock for use with a child resistant pharmaceutical blister is disclosed. The lidstock comprises a first layer of white polyester, a second layer of adhesive, a third layer of foil, and a fourth layer of heat seal. The lidstock is stronger providing better child resistance and has a broader sealing window generating easier manufacture than traditional pharmaceutical lidstocks.

Abstract: A print head has an array of jets formed in a jet stack to deliver ink to an image receptor and at least one ink reservoir to deliver ink to the jet stack. Control circuitry is arranged on the jet stack with an actuator array arranged on the control circuitry to cause the reservoir to deliver ink in response to signals from the control circuitry. A ground plane is arranged between the actuators and the ink reservoir. A print head has an array of jets formed into a jet stack to deliver ink to a printing medium and an actuator array formed on the jet stack, each actuator separated from other actuators by gaps. A spacer is arranged on the jet stack so as to fill the gaps between the actuators.

Abstract: A systems-assisted method for defining and managing a public value network according to one or more desired outcomes of the public value network, which includes creating a public value network representation by defining participants in the network, relationships between the participants, and a desired outcome the network, assigning a maturity level value to each relationship; establishing a network governance framework; specifying the capabilities of said public value network; calculating a capabilities maturity index according to the defined relationships, relationship maturity levels, and capabilities; and creating visualizations displayed to a user representing the network, the relationships, and the maturity levels.

Abstract: A diaphragm is provided that includes a tubular sidewall and a first elastomeric material. The tubular sidewall has an open end and an enclosed end and comprises fabric having a plurality of yarns disposed in a bias weave pattern. The first elastomeric material is disposed over the fabric at a predetermined thickness.

Abstract: Methods of making articles are disclosed, which include pressing a solidifiable material against a structured surface of a film to impart surface structures in the solidifiable material. The methods further include solidifying the material so pressed, which may be provided on a substrate, to produce a second film having a structured surface that releaseably mates with the structured surface of the first film.

Abstract: Articles produced according to the present disclosure include a first film having a structured surface and a second film having a structured surface. The structured surface of the first film is releaseably mated with the structured surface of the second film. In some exemplary embodiments, such articles may be optical bodies including first and second optical films having structured surfaces. Methods of making such articles, which may be optical bodies, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A material suitable for sealing plastic containers and used as a lid on a container for food is disclosed. The material comprises a substrate joined to a film comprising a mixture of a butene-1 polymer, polypropylene, an organic filler, and, optionally, high density polyethylene. The material is heat sealable, peelable and retains high burst strength both during and after retorting at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: In a directly-illuminated liquid crystal display (LCD), for example an LCD monitor or an LCD-TV, a number of light management layers lie between the light source and the LCD panel to provide bright, uniform illumination. The light management layers, including, for example, a diffuser, a reflective polarizer and a brightness enhancing layer, are contained in a light management unit that is formed from two subassemblies. The two subassemblies each contain a substrate and are attached together so as to leave a gap between the two subassemblies. The diffuser is located in one of the subassemblies, and the other light management layers may be in either of the subassemblies, or may be disposed in the gap between the subassemblies.

Abstract: A method is provided for repairing a defect in a noise suppression panel. The method may be used to repair defects in a panel that may occur during the manufacture of or normal use of the panel. The method includes the steps of removing the defect from the noise suppression panel to create a cavity therein, forming material comprised of a material having acoustic damping properties into an insert configured to mate with the cavity, and placing the insert into the cavity.