Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for performing a contract-based transaction of a specified number of assets represented in a digital form. In an example, a computer-implemented method can include (i) receiving, at a computing device and from a contract originator user, information describing: (a) commitments for a contract, where the commitments comprise at least a transfer of a specified number of assets represented in a digital form, (b) conditions for a contract, and (c) an additional participant of the contract; (ii) saving, to a contract proposal data structure, information describing: (a) contract data comprising a universally unique transaction reference, (b) a list of participants by public cryptographic key, and (c) a commitment group comprising an expiration date and one or more commitments; and (iii) electronically sending the contract proposal data structure to the additional participant of the contract, wherein the contract proposal data structure is encrypted using public key cryptography.

Abstract: The invention relates to a leg protector comprising separate shin and knee guards each with a separate padding layer. The guards are joined together by straps. The invention includes inside and outside wings over the kneecap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shin and knee protector comprising separate shin and knee guards each with a separate padding layer. The guards are joined together by straps. The invention includes inside and outside wings over the kneecap.

Abstract: Protective equipment used in association with headgear, in particular helmets and face masks, and other parts of the body including arms, legs, back and torso. The equipment includes a modified foam made according to the invention. Preferably the foam comprises polyurethane or urethane based foams with an aramid compound consisting of aramid fiber, and/or aramid pulp.

Abstract: A catheter securement device includes a base defining a slot and at least one inertial damper attached to the base and extending above the slot. The slot and the at least one inertial damper can be relatively positioned so that when the slot is aligned over a catheter insertion site, a catheter tube exiting the catheter insertion site is receivable through the slot and coilable around at least a portion of the at least one inertial damper.

Abstract: Post-transcriptionally chemically modified double strand RNAs (MdsRNAs) and post-transcriptionally chemically modified RNAs (MRNAs) having a high molecular weight polyalkyloxy modification at the 2?-OH position are described. This modification allows for greater bioavailability of the compound, better stability of the compound, and allows for greater stability against nucleases. The MdsRNAs and MRNAs can be economically produced in a readily scalable manner. Compositions of MdsRNAs and MRNAs having chemically modified nucleotides are described, such that the MdsRNAs and MRNAs are modified to contain high molecular weight polyalkyloxy polymers. Synthetic methods for efficiently making these MdsRNAs and MRNAs and methods of using MdsRNAs and MRNAs are described.

Abstract: A baseball glove that has an inner portion that is capable of containing an identifier of the glove.

Abstract: A shock absorber for use with a cricket headgear. The headgear provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for a faceguard.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.

Abstract: An example control system includes a cylinder actuator comprising a cylinder, a piston movable within the cylinder and configured to be coupled to a surface engaging implement, and a chamber within the cylinder configured to receive fluid to apply a fluid force on the piston; a proportional control valve configured to control fluid flow from a source of fluid to the chamber; a position sensor coupled to the cylinder actuator and configured to provide position sensor information indicative of a position of the piston; and a controller having access to a desired surface engagement position for the surface engaging implement, wherein the controller is configured to receive the position sensor information, and send a valve command signal to the proportional control valve to change the fluid force applied to the piston to achieve the desired surface engagement position.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.

Abstract: A powered vehicle suspension assembly includes a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a powered vehicle frame rail, a trailing arm assembly including a substantially rigid trailing arm having a first end pivotably coupled with the mounting bracket and a second end, where the trailing arm assembly is configured to operably couple with a powered vehicle axle arrangement, a spring arrangement supported by the second end of the trailing arm, and a structural reinforcement cross-member configured to extend between and couple with a pair of powered vehicle frame rails.

Abstract: A powered vehicle suspension assembly includes a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a powered vehicle frame rail, a trailing arm assembly including a substantially rigid trailing arm having a first end pivotably coupled with the mounting bracket and a second end, where the trailing arm assembly is configured to operably couple with a powered vehicle axle arrangement, a spring arrangement supported by the second end of the trailing arm, and a structural reinforcement cross-member configured to extend between and couple with a pair of powered vehicle frame rails.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.

Abstract: An athletic sock formed from a yarn comprising Coolmax® polyester fibers, cotton fibers and Lycra® polyurethane-polyurea copolymer fiber. The sock has a toe portion, at least one compression portion, a heel and ankle portion, and an upper band at the top portion of the sock.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.

Abstract: A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard.