Abstract: A pivot motor for a hair clipper is provided, including a stator with a plurality of laminations, a bobbin located in operational relation to the stator and having a coil of wire wound around the bobbin, an armature being configured for driving a hair clipper moving blade at one end, and having at least one magnet at an opposite end, the armature having a pivot point, and the motor being configured for operation between 2.5 and 4.2 Volts.

Abstract: The disclosed technology teaches an implementation for leveraging self-sovereign credentials held on mobile devices to provision credentials that empower one party (“recipient” or “user”, used synonymously herein) to obtain credentialed access to information and resources on behalf of another party (“sender” or “administrator”, used synonymously herein), without either party exposing private key information to each other or to the cloud. The sender is able to revoke user credentials at any time. Parties are able to leverage commodity hardware to automatically mutually authenticate their credentials and access available relevant options and workflows.

Abstract: An embodiment of a feedback-based system and methods are disclosed for real-time mitigation of fraud and otherwise invalid traffic in a mobile ad environment. The system of three complementary facets of one embodiment comprises four major sub-systems: prevention, detection, control and reporting, which work in cohesion with one another to achieve the common goal of the system. In the embodiment, deterministic and probabilistic methods are applied across all levels of user engagement (impressions, clicks, installs, post-install events, and conversions) to detect the likely sources of invalid traffic and block them in real time. A distinctive and unifying feature of the embodiment of the system is the feedback loop that connects advanced analytics and machine learning techniques that the detection subsystem employs at all levels of user engagement to the real-time blocking mechanism of the prevention subsystem that operates at the initial levels of user engagements, such as clicks and impressions.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for treating pulmonary tissues via delivery of energy, generally characterized by high voltage pulses, to target tissue using a pulmonary tissue modification system (e.g., an energy delivery catheter system). Example pulmonary tissues include, without limitation, the epithelium (the goblet cells, ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells, and basal cells), lamina propria, submucosa, submucosal glands, basement membrane, smooth muscle, cartilage, nerves, pathogens resident near or within the tissue, or a combination of any of these. The system may be used to treat a variety of pulmonary diseases or disorders such as or associated with COPD (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema), asthma, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), acute bronchitis and/or other pulmonary diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A method includes: storing attributes represented in objects, generated by sources during a time interval, into a container storing a set of attributes characterizing the first asset during the time interval; accessing a combination of attributes defining a first vulnerability in a set of vulnerabilities; identifying a subset of assets, including the first device, associated with the first vulnerability based on the combination of attributes represented in the set of attributes; calculating a vulnerability risk score, in a set of vulnerability risk scores, associated with the first vulnerability based on a quantity of devices in the subset of devices and a severity score assigned to the first vulnerability; selecting a subset of vulnerabilities, in the set of vulnerabilities, exhibiting highest vulnerability risk score; and generating a visualization indicating the subset of vulnerabilities, including the first vulnerability, and the quantity of devices associated with the first vulnerability.

Abstract: A stand-alone modular removable rudder system for watercraft having a rudder comprising a steering handle coupled to a quick release mechanism adapted to releasably secure said steering handle to said watercraft in proximity to the operator, said system further comprising, a rudder mount adapted to be coupled to the rear of the watercraft by a quick release mechanism adapted to releasably secure said rudder mount to said watercraft, said rudder being carried by a rudder support pivotal about said rudder mount and cables operatively connecting said steering handle to said rudder mount whereby the steering handle can be operated to steer the rudder.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume.

Abstract: A method for real-time invoice updating and account-to-account payment includes: receiving invoice data based on presentation of an invoice by a distributor to a recipient at a delivery location, modification of the invoice by the recipient, and acceptance of the invoice by the recipient; generating a request for payment (RFP) message based on the invoice data; transmitting the RFP message to a financial institution associated with the recipient via a financial institution of the distributor; receiving, from the financial institution associated with the distributor, a payment confirmation for the invoice based on a real-time payment from the financial institution associated with the recipient; generating reconciliation data based on the payment confirmation and the invoice data; and transmitting the reconciliation data to a computing device of the distributor and a computing device of the recipient.

Abstract: The technology disclosed allows for leveraging decentralized credentials to achieve bidirectional authentication between two actors leveraging a messaging platform/system, such as email or another text-based system, verifiable credentials (VCs), and secure web endpoints. It empowers one party (“Sender”) to send a message enclosed with a Verifiable Presentation which allows another party (“Recipient”) to authenticate the message's provenance and the identity of the sender. Moreover, the message contains a link to a secure web endpoint, where the recipient can submit a response signed by their own Verifiable Presentation, allowing the Sender to authenticate the identity of the Recipient. In this way, both participants are able to authenticate each other's identities with an additional factor of authentication, with neither participant being required to share a single service.

Abstract: A temperature regulating canine harness includes an upper panel and a lower panel, each having a front end, a back end and a central section. The panels are connected together by a plurality of adjustable straps. The upper panel includes a bilaterally symmetrical shape for conform to the shape of a canine's back, and the lower panel includes a shape and size that is designed to conform to the shape of a canine's chest. A plurality of cooling pockets is disposed along an inside facing surface of the upper and lower panels. Each of the pockets function to receive and position a thermal regulation device against the back, side or chest area of the dog wearing the harness. A leash ring and pocket for receiving and storing a tracking device such as a smartwatch or GPS locator device are provided along the central section of the upper panel.

Abstract: The present solution provides a holder for a cable of an EV charger to maintain the cable at a position in which the cable is not bend or curved beyond a desired minimum radius of curvature, thereby preventing kinks and bends from being formed in the cable as a result of inappropriate storage, prolonging the cable longevity. The solution can include a holder for a cable of a charger for an electric vehicle. The holder can be configured to suspend from a retractor via a cord. The holder can include a handle to couple with the cord and a saddle coupled with the handle to hold the cable. A portion of the saddle can be configured to maintain a curvature of the cable at or above a minimum desired radius of curvature.

Abstract: In an optical data transfer system, a beam modulator is configured to embed a set of data in an input beam. A multimode optical waveguide network has an in-coupling region for receiving the input beam. The multimode optical waveguide network is configured to guide the input beam to an out-coupling region of the multimode optical waveguide network. A spatial coherent detector is configured to measure a phase and an amplitude of an output optical field at multiple locations. The output optical field is at least partially defined by the input beam and thus exhibiting distortion effects caused by the passage of the beam through the multimode waveguide network. Signal processing is applied to an output of the spatial coherent detector, in order to compensate for the distortion effects, and thereby recover, from the output of the spatial coherent detector, the set of data embedded in the input beam.

Abstract: An aircraft frame includes a fuselage, at least one boom and a wing structure including a first lifting surface having a first root portion located proximate the at least one boom and a first tip portion where at least a portion of the first tip portion is located forwardly from at least a portion of the first root portion, a second lifting surface having a second root portion located proximate the fuselage, and a second tip portion located spaced from the first tip portion where at least a portion of the second tip portion is located rearwardly from at least a portion of the second root portion, and a connector surface extending between the first and second tip portions.

Abstract: Provided is a tissue retrieval bag. The bag is defined by a region of the bag defining an opening; an exterior surface of the bag depending from the opening; and a channel formed into the exterior surface of the bag, wherein the channel provides access to the interior of the bag through the exterior surface. Also provided is a tissue retrieval defined by a region of the bag defining an opening; an exterior surface of the bag depending from the opening; and at least one porthole on the exterior of the bag, wherein at least one tube extends from the at least one porthole.

Abstract: A method of removing microplastic particles from a water-based liquid, comprising the exposure of the liquid to a solid surface on which is retained a sorbitan monooleate surfactant, in a concentration suitable for entrapping substantially all microplastic particles. The method is useful for removing microplastic particles and microfibres from fresh and saline natural waters, effluent water, such as grey water, storm water and waste waters from industrial processes, in addition to any kind of product based on water, such as mineral waters, milk, fruit juices, beverages, pharmaceutical and veterinary products.

Abstract: A system includes a casing alignment system configured to align an inner wall with an outer wall of a multi-wall casing of a turbomachine having a rotor. The casing alignment system includes a first alignment positioner configured to bias a first lip of the inner wall in a direction of rotation of the rotor disposed within the multi-wall casing. The alignment positioner may include a spring, a fluid-driven alignment positioner, an electric-driven alignment positioner, or a combination thereof. The alignment positioner may be configured to bias the first lip within a first recess adjacent a first flanged coupling between first and second wall sections of the outer wall.

Abstract: A lighting stage includes a plurality of lights that project alternating spherical color gradient illumination patterns onto an object or human performer at a predetermined frequency. The lighting stage also includes a plurality of cameras that capture images of an object or human performer corresponding to the alternating spherical color gradient illumination patterns. The lighting stage also includes a plurality of depth sensors that capture depth maps of the object or human performer at the predetermined frequency. The lighting stage also includes (or is associated with) one or more processors that implement a machine learning algorithm to produce a three-dimensional (3D) model of the object or human performer. The 3D model includes relighting parameters used to relight the 3D model under different lighting conditions.

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus (100) combines confocal measurement and low coherence interferometric measurement. The apparatus (100) comprises an interferometric measurement subsystem (102) and a confocal measurement subsystem (104) disposed within a housing (101). An optical combiner (136) is configured to provide the interferometric measurement subsystem (102) and the confocal measurement subsystem (104) with irradiative access to a region to be measured located at a substantially static target location. The interferometric measurement subsystem (102) and the confocal measurement subsystem (104) are respectively configured to image longitudinally in respect of a first subregion (162) and a second subregion (164) in the region to be measured. the second subregion (164) being axially spaced from the first subregion (162). A processing resource (152.

Abstract: A top connection and sub that provides a reliable electrical connection between a perforating gun and a power charge using a housing with a distal protrusion having a hollow opening adapted to receive a power charge and at least one locking mechanism for locking to the end of a power charge, wherein the first end is adapted to be coupled to a perforating gun and the second end is adapted to couple to a setting tool, and the distal protrusion is adapted to twist and lock to a power charge, a contact assembly comprising a contact housing with a contact rod disposed therein and insulated from the contact housing, a retainer nut containing a feed thru contact pin, slideably disposed within the retainer nut and electrically coupled to the contact rod with a spring, for a more reliable electrically ignited power charges in perforating gun strings.