Abstract: A device includes: a panel and an electromagnetic actuator mechanically coupled to a rear side of the panel to form a panel audio loudspeaker, the electromagnetic actuator comprising a coil attached to the rear side of the panel and a magnet suspended with respect to the coil via one or more spring elements, the coil defining an axis, wherein during operation of the device an electric current through the coil varies a relative displacement of the magnet with respect to the coil along the axis. The device includes: a chassis supporting the panel, the chassis comprising a housing for the device, the housing comprising a rear panel on an opposite side of the device from the panel; and a grounding assembly positioned along the axis between the magnet and the rear panel of the device, wherein the grounding assembly mechanically grounds the magnet to the chassis.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a baseplate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the baseplate, and a magnet assembly. The actuator module also includes a rigid frame attached to the baseplate, the rigid frame comprising four stubs. The actuator module further includes a pair of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and baseplate so that the voice coil extends into the air gap, the pair of springs including a first and second spring each shaped as a loop defining an aperture sized to accommodate motion of the magnet assembly along a direction of the coil axis, the first spring being attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs, the second spring being attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs, and both being attached to separate portions of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: Disclosures herein relate to a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) composition for oral delivery, the FMT composition comprising an FMT including desired fecal microbes, wherein the FMT has an odor as evaluated with a confidence of 95% to be odorless for more than 50% of the population using a triangular test, wherein the FMT has a flavor as evaluated with a confidence of 80% to be flavorless for more than 50% of the population using the triangular test.

Abstract: Disclosures herein relate to methods of producing oral powdered compositions for fecal microbiota transplant and related methods of treatment. Procedures for producing the powdered composition may include filtering a fecal sample with a filter medium to generate a filtrate, separating particulate matter of the filtrate to obtain a first sediment and a first supernatant, repeatedly resuspending the first sediment and separating particulate matter of the resuspended first sediment to obtain a second sediment and a second supernatant, diluting the second supernatant and repeatedly separating particulate matter out of the second supernatant to obtain a third sediment and a third supernatant, resuspending the third sediment in a cryoprotectant to obtain a mixture, and freeze-drying the mixture to obtain a freeze-dried, powdered composition, wherein the powdered composition may be substantially tasteless, odorless, and colorless.

Abstract: Disclosures herein relate to a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) composition for oral delivery, the FMT composition comprising an FMT including desired fecal microbes, wherein the FMT has an odor as evaluated with a confidence of 95% to be odorless for more than 50% of the population using a triangular test, wherein the FMT has a flavor as evaluated with a confidence of 80% to be flavorless for more than 50% of the population using the triangular test.

Abstract: An image forming system includes a terminal device, a management apparatus, and a plurality of image forming apparatuses. The terminal device includes a first controller that generates a print job, and transmits the print job to the management apparatus. The management apparatus includes a storage queue, and a second controller that stores the print job in the storage queue upon receipt thereof, determines one of the image forming apparatuses that completes a printing operation based on the print job most rapidly, as transfer destination, on a basis of printing ability of each of the image forming apparatuses, and transmits the print job to the image forming apparatus determined as the transfer destination. The image forming apparatuses each include an image forming device, and a third controller that causes the image forming device to execute the printing operation based on the print job, upon receipt thereof.

Abstract: A moisturizing composition for delivery of lidocaine is provided with viscosity thickening provided by the use of sclerotium gum and hydroxyethylcellulose in approximately equivalent amounts in a slightly acidic vehicle without anionic compounds.

Abstract: A hydrofoil system provides lift to a motor-powered displacement hull without raising the hull out of the water. The hydrofoil system includes a pair of laterally opposed forward hydrofoil wings positioned respectively on the first pontoon and second pontoon forward a center of gravity of the hull. The forward hydrofoil wings extend laterally inboard and downwards towards each other. The hydrofoil system also includes a pair of laterally opposed aft hydrofoil wings positioned near the stern of the hull on the first pontoon and second pontoon respectively. The aft hydrofoil wings extend laterally inboard towards each other and have an upper surface with convex curvature that extends from the respective first pontoon or second pontoon to an inboard terminal end thereof.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating and selecting customized media content items (such as images) with avatars of different users within electronic messages based on the context of communications between the users. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with each other, and the system can analyze these communications to present options for media content items containing the users' avatars based on content in the communications, actions or events taken by or involving the users, or combinations thereof. The users may select such media content items for inclusion in their electronic communications.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating and selecting customized media content items (such as images) with avatars of different users within electronic messages based on the context of communications between the users. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with each other, and the system can analyze these communications to present options for media content items containing the users' avatars based on content in the communications, actions or events taken by or involving the users, or combinations thereof. The users may select such media content items for inclusion in their electronic communications.

Abstract: An image forming system includes a terminal device, a management apparatus, and a plurality of image forming apparatuses. The terminal device includes a first controller that generates a print job, and transmits the print job to the management apparatus. The management apparatus includes a storage queue, and a second controller that stores the print job in the storage queue upon receipt thereof, determines one of the image forming apparatuses that completes a printing operation based on the print job most rapidly, as transfer destination, on a basis of printing ability of each of the image forming apparatuses, and transmits the print job to the image forming apparatus determined as the transfer destination. The image forming apparatuses each include an image forming device, and a third controller that causes the image forming device to execute the printing operation based on the print job, upon receipt thereof.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating and selecting customized media content items (such as images) with avatars of different users within electronic messages based on the context of communications between the users. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with each other, and the system can analyze these communications to present options for media content items containing the users' avatars based on content in the communications, actions or events taken by or involving the users, or combinations thereof. The users may select such media content items for inclusion in their electronic communications.

Abstract: A process and composition for animal feed supplements without substantial foul odor problems prepared by reacting neat, a calcium metal source selected from the group consisting of calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide with a low molecular weight volatile fatty acid selected from the group consisting of butyric acid, isobutyric acid, 2 methyl butyric acid, valeric acid and isovaleric acid. Under controlled reaction conditions (neat) and a controlled weight ratio of the two reactants a product that is substantially odor free and useful as an animal feed supplement results.

Abstract: A hydrofoil system provides lift to a motor-powered displacement hull without raising the hull out of the water. The hydrofoil system includes a pair of laterally opposed forward hydrofoil wings positioned respectively on the first pontoon and second pontoon forward a center of gravity of the hull. The forward hydrofoil wings extend laterally inboard and downwards towards each other. The hydrofoil system also includes a pair of laterally opposed aft hydrofoil wings positioned near the stern of the hull on the first pontoon and second pontoon respectively. The aft hydrofoil wings extend laterally inboard towards each other and have an upper surface with convex curvature that extends from the respective first pontoon or second pontoon to an inboard terminal end thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to underwater wings for providing lift to boats. More particularly, exemplary embodiments of the present invention include a pair of underwater wings that attach to the hulls of a pontoon. The purpose of the wings is to provide a designated amount of lift to reduce drag and improve performance of the watercraft. This is different from a traditional hydrofoil, which is designed to lift a boat completely out of the water. Ideally, the wings are connected to the deck of the pontoon boat via adjustable mounts that allow the wings to be raised or lowered in the water to adjust the amount of drag.

Abstract: The present invention is a display for storing and displaying a musical instrument, displaying a decorative surface and playing amplified audio. The invention enables the instrument and other audio equipment to be displayed out of the way while being easily accessed. Some of the best embodiments will use a decorative surface to compliment the instrument within the display. Notably, the display can be configured to play amplified sound from an amplified instrument such as a guitar.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to underwater wings for providing lift to boats. More particularly, exemplary embodiments of the present invention include a pair of underwater wings that attach to the hulls of a pontoon. The purpose of the wings is to provide a designated amount of lift to reduce drag and improve performance of the watercraft. This is different from a traditional hydrofoil, which is designed to lift a boat completely out of the water. Ideally, the wings are connected to the deck of the pontoon boat via adjustable mounts that allow the wings to be raised or lowered in the water to adjust the amount of drag.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to underwater wings for providing lift to boats. More particularly, the invention comprises an underwater wing that attaches to the hull or hulls of a pontoon or tri-toon boat. The purpose of the wing is to provide a designated amount of lift to reduce drag and improve performance of the watercraft. This is different from a traditional hydrofoil, which is designed to lift a boat completely out of the water.

Abstract: The present invention is a display for storing and displaying a musical instrument, displaying a decorative surface and playing amplified audio. The invention enables the instrument and other audio equipment to be displayed out of the way while being easily accessed. Some of the best embodiments will use a decorative surface to compliment the instrument within the display. Notably, the display can be configured to play amplified sound from an amplified instrument such as a guitar.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to underwater wings for providing lift to boats. More particularly, the invention comprises an underwater wing that attaches to the hull or hulls of a pontoon or tri-toon boat. The purpose of the wing is to provide a designated amount of lift to reduce drag and improve performance of the watercraft. This is different from a traditional hydrofoil, which is designed to lift a boat completely out of the water.