Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are surface-modified hydrogels and hydrogel microparticles, methods for their preparation, and uses thereof for delivery of personal care and healthcare active ingredients, and agricultural active ingredients. In some embodiments, such hydrogels and hydrogel microparticles comprise surface coatings that are resistant to solvent washing and can act as barriers for the migration of water and/or water-compatible alcohols and actives soluble therein.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces are disclosed that assist a user in deconflicting concurrency conflicts in a peering network in which ambiguous concurrency conflicts can arise. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for assisting a user in deconflicting concurrency conflicts is disclosed. The method includes detecting a plurality of ambiguous data conflicts between the local deployment and the peer deployment. The method further includes providing a graphical user interface to a user at the local deployment that allows the user to filter the plurality of ambiguous data conflicts according to a selected data conflict type of a plurality of predefined data conflict types selectable by the user through the graphical user interface. By providing such as graphical user interface, the user can easily filter a large number (e.g., hundreds) of ambiguous concurrency conflicts that may exist at a given time between the local deployment and the peer deployment.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of separating a volatile siloxane from a liquid mixture. In various embodiments, the method includes contacting a first side of a first hydrophobic membrane with a liquid feed mixture including a polymer and at least one volatile siloxane. The method can also include contacting a second side of the membrane with a sweep medium including at least one of a sweep gas, a sweep liquid, and a vacuum, to produce a permeate mixture on the second side of the membrane and a retentate mixture on the first side of the membrane, wherein the permeate mixture is enriched in the volatile siloxane, and the retentate mixture is depleted in the volatile siloxane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for active column filtering. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for active column filtering. The method includes providing a table having data values arranged in rows and columns, providing a first filter location indicator whose location is visually associated with a first column, and providing a first interface based on a selection of the first filter location indicator, wherein the first interface's location is visually associated with the first column. The method also includes acquiring a first filter input entered into the first interface, filtering the table based on the acquired first filter input, providing the filtered table for displaying, and providing an applied filter indicator, whose location is visually associated with the first column, the applied filter indicator including at least the first filter input.

Abstract: Embodiments of an engine generator set are provided herein with a compact, modular design and improved cooling characteristics. The engine generator set embodiments may generally comprise a horizontally shafted engine and alternator, and a cooling system. In some embodiments, the embodiments may include a set of on-board transformers. The cooling system includes one or more components, such as a radiator and one or more electrically driven fans, which are mounted above and/or below the horizontally shafted engine and alternator in a vertical stack. A generator set housing encloses the horizontally shafted engine and alternator, the cooling system and the set of on-board transformers (if included), as well as other generator set components. Due in part to the vertical stacking of the cooling system components, a height of the generator set housing may be substantially larger than a length of the generator set housing, resulting in a substantially reduced footprint, as compared to conventional generator sets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and in particular to suspension aerosol pharmaceutical compositions, processes to obtain them and their use in inhalation therapy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a data analysis system that may automatically generate memory-efficient clustered data structures, automatically analyze those clustered data structures, and provide results of the automated analysis in an optimized way to an analyst. The automated analysis of the clustered data structures (also referred to herein as data clusters) may include an automated application of various criteria or rules so as to generate a compact, human-readable analysis of the data clusters. The human-readable analyses (also referred to herein as “summaries” or “conclusions”) of the data clusters may be organized into an interactive user interface so as to enable an analyst to quickly navigate among information associated with various data clusters and efficiently evaluate those data clusters in the context of, for example, a fraud investigation. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to automated scoring of the clustered data structures.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes circulating a fluid through a heat exchanger and a battery pack when the battery pack requires cooling, and circulating the fluid through an exhaust gas heat recovery device and the battery pack when the battery pack requires heating. An exemplary system includes a battery pack, a heat exchanger, an exhaust gas heat recovery device, and a fluid valve moveable to a cooling position that permits a fluid to circulate between the heat exchanger and the battery pack and a heating position that permits the fluid to circulate between the exhaust gas heat recovery device and the battery pack.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a data analysis system that may automatically generate memory-efficient clustered data structures, automatically analyze those clustered data structures, and provide results of the automated analysis in an optimized way to an analyst. The automated analysis of the clustered data structures (also referred to herein as data clusters) may include an automated application of various criteria or rules so as to generate a compact, human-readable analysis of the data clusters. The human-readable analyses (also referred to herein as “summaries” or “conclusions”) of the data clusters may be organized into an interactive user interface so as to enable an analyst to quickly navigate among information associated with various data clusters and efficiently evaluate those data clusters in the context of, for example, a fraud investigation. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to automated scoring of the clustered data structures.

Abstract: Devises, methods and systems for applying substances to a user's skin are disclosure. A device for applying at least one Essential Oil to a user's skin may include a first member, a second member, and at least one third member. The disclosure may allow users to customize the amount, type, mixture and level of concentration of Essential Oils used.

Abstract: A method comprising storing identification information in a memory medium of a portable computing device, communicating with a network access point to gain access to a network, sending the identification information from the portable computing device to the network access point, and receiving at the portable computing device access to the network through the network access point based on the identification information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for active column filtering. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for active column filtering. The method includes providing a table having data values arranged in rows and columns, providing a first filter location indicator whose location is visually associated with a first column, and providing a first interface based on a selection of the first filter location indicator, wherein the first interface's location is visually associated with the first column. The method also includes acquiring a first filter input entered into the first interface, filtering the table based on the acquired first filter input, providing the filtered table for displaying, and providing an applied filter indicator, whose location is visually associated with the first column, the applied filter indicator including at least the first filter input.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a data analysis system that may automatically generate memory-efficient clustered data structures, automatically analyze those clustered data structures, automatically tag and group those clustered data structures, and provide results of the automated analysis and grouping in an optimized way to an analyst. The automated analysis of the clustered data structures (also referred to herein as data clusters) may include an automated application of various criteria or rules so as to generate a tiled display of the groups of related data clusters such that the analyst may quickly and efficiently evaluate the groups of data clusters. In particular, the groups of data clusters may be dynamically re-grouped and/or filtered in an interactive user interface so as to enable an analyst to quickly navigate among information associated with various groups of data clusters and efficiently evaluate those data clusters in the context of, for example, a fraud investigation.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a powertrain including an electric machine and a traction battery. The vehicle also includes at least one controller programmed to, during a transmission shift event, cause the electric machine to absorb torque. The torque absorption causes current generated by the electric machine to charge the battery according to a predetermined power transfer schedule defining a charge limit. The controller is further programmed to permit the current to exceed the charge limit for a predetermined duration of time in certain instances.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a data analysis system that may automatically generate memory-efficient clustered data structures, automatically analyze those clustered data structures, automatically tag and group those clustered data structures, and provide results of the automated analysis and grouping in an optimized way to an analyst. The automated analysis of the clustered data structures (also referred to herein as data clusters) may include an automated application of various criteria or rules so as to generate a tiled display of the groups of related data clusters such that the analyst may quickly and efficiently evaluate the groups of data clusters. In particular, the groups of data clusters may be dynamically re-grouped and/or filtered in an interactive user interface so as to enable an analyst to quickly navigate among information associated with various groups of data clusters and efficiently evaluate those data clusters in the context of, for example, a fraud investigation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for news events detection and visualization. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for news events detection and visualization. The method includes, for example, obtaining one or more documents, the one or more documents being grouped into one or more clusters having a score, and the one or more clusters being grouped into one or more megaclusters, presenting information associated with the one or more documents on one or more timelines, wherein the one or more documents are grouped into different megaclusters being presented in a visually distinct way, and filtering the presented information based on the scores associated with the one or more clusters.