Abstract: Examples relate to devices. systems, and methods for fluid collection. A fluid collection device may include a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least a chamber, at least one opening extending there through, and a permeable material disposed in the chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier including at least one foaming agent incorporated therein, the at least one foaming agent is composed to increase a flexibility of the fluid impermeable barrier and maintain a selected geometric configuration. The fluid collection device may also include a conduit having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet being positioned in the chamber and the outlet extending through an aperture in the fluid impermeable barrier.

Abstract: Provided are peptoid-peptide macrocycles. The peptoid-peptide macrocycles may have inhibitory activity towards the Wnt signaling pathway. The Wnt signaling pathway is associated with cancer and other diseases and conditions. Such diseases include, for example, pulmonary fibrosis. Also described are methods of making the peptoid-peptide macrocycles, compositions containing the peptoid-peptide macrocycles, and methods of using the peptoid-peptide macrocycles.

Abstract: A bipod support for a drain cleaning machine is described. The bipod support includes a base, a plurality of legs, a retaining member, and a latch. The retaining member and latch are configured to engage and secure the drain cleaning machine to the bipod support. The bipod support enables rocking movement of the drain cleaning machine while supporting the weight of the machine. Also described are related methods of use of the bipod support.

Abstract: Provided herein are materials and methods for efficiently delivering nucleic acids to cochlear and vestibular cells, and methods of treating sensory transduction disorders associated with a genetic defect.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a phased array antenna having an array of spaced apart antenna elements arranged on a horizontal surface and having an axis of symmetry, and a lens disposed on the phased array antenna. The lens substantially covers the antenna elements. The lens includes a substantially planar bottom surface. The bottom surface and tops of the antenna elements define a gap therebetween. For a second vertical plane orthogonal to the horizontal surface and including the axis of symmetry. the antenna assembly steers a beam in a second vertical plane having a 3 dB beam width W1 when steered along a first direction making an angle of less than 10 degrees with a normal to the horizontal surface and a 3 dB beam width W2 when steered along a second direction making an angle of greater than 40 degrees with the normal. W1 and W2 within 35% of each other.

Abstract: A method of coating a cementitious and/or masonry substrate includes applying an aqueous coating composition to the cementitious and/or masonry substrate. The aqueous coating composition includes at least one pigment, optionally at least one filler, at least one emulsified polymeric binder, at least one water-soluble silicate, and optionally at least one additive. The emulsified polymeric binder includes at least one of: a)(meth)acrylamide or derivative thereof as a polymerized monomer; or b) 1 weight % or more of at least one surfactant based on the total dry weight of the total monomer in the emulsified polymeric binder. The aqueous coating composition has a weight ratio of emulsified polymeric binder to the water-soluble silicate from 65:35 to 95:5 on a dry weight basis. The aqueous coating composition also has a pigment volume concentration (PVC) from 5% to 85.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for coating cementitious or masonry substrates is provided. When dried, the coating composition has high gloss and low dirt pick-up. The composition includes at least one emulsified polymeric binder; at least one water-soluble silicate; at least one alkyl siliconate; at least one pigment, optionally at least one filler; optionally at least one paint additive; and water. The pigment volume concentration (PVC) of the aqueous composition is 40 weight % or less.

Abstract: A one-part composition includes by wt % of total weight of the composition: a) 5 to 70 wt % of at least one emulsified polymeric binder, the binder comprising one or more of (meth)acrylamide or derivatives thereof as a polymerized monomer; b) 1 to 55 wt % of at least one silicate; c) 0.01 to 10 wt % of at least one alkyl siliconate; d) water, and e) optional additives. The binder a) includes (meth)acrylamide or derivative thereof as a polymerized monomer and is in the form of emulsified polymeric particles having a volume average particle size of 50 nm-500 nm.

Abstract: Waterborne dispersions including crosslinkable multistage polymeric particles useful in coating compositions are provided. The multistage particles have a last-formed layer that includes a diketone functionality that is capable of crosslinking via a dihydrazide component also included in the dispersion. Another embodiment of the waterborne dispersion further includes crosslinkable latex particles having a diketone functionality that are capable of crosslinking with each other and/or the multistage particles via the dihydrazide component. An emulsion polymerization process for forming the multistage particles also is provided. Also provided are coating compositions that contain either embodiment of the waterborne dispersions.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: An anionically-stabilized aqueous emulsion composition includes a) a first emulsion polymer having a Tg from ?60° C. to 40° C.; b) a volatile base; and c) polymeric particles, different from the first emulsion polymer and present in emulsified form. The c) polymeric particles are polyamine graft copolymers, in which vinyl monomers form a polymer grafted to a water-soluble amino-group containing polymer. The anionically-stabilized aqueous emulsion composition may have a pH of from 8 to 11.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: An anchor configured to maximize the surface area of the anchor to improve anchor retention is disclosed. The anchor may be configured with a width that differs from a thickness of the anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor be configured as a helical ribbon defining a central lumen about a central axis extending through the helical ribbon. The helical ribbon may vary in width, thickness, central lumen diameter, or a combination thereof, along its extent. The anchor may include retention features that are configured to promote tissue and/or implant interaction for improved anchor retention.

Abstract: A three wheeled stand-up or sit down foldable and portable electric personal mobility vehicle for fulfilling the needs of a broad spectrum of users including the handicapped and recreational users. The personal mobility vehicle has two major parts, including a front wheel frame assembly and a rear frame chassis assembly. These major parts are configured to easily fold into a smaller size so that the vehicle can be easily transportable and more conveniently stored. Furthermore, a versatile seat and seat post are implemented to enable a user to sit or stand, and the seat can be easily removed, without tools, to create more space should a user wish.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: Provided are peptoid-peptide macrocycles. The peptoid-peptide macrocycles may have inhibitory activity towards the Wnt signaling pathway. The Wnt signaling pathway is associated with cancer and other diseases and conditions. Such diseases include, for example, pulmonary fibrosis. Also described are methods of making the peptoid-peptide macrocycles, compositions containing the peptoid-peptide macrocycles, and methods of using the peptoid-peptide macrocycles.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: Compounds comprising one or more functionalized fatty acid esters, which may be derived from bio-based oils, are used as a low-VOC coalescent agent (i.e., a coalescent agent having a low content of volatile organic compounds) in waterborne coating compositions. The functional group can be epoxide, vicinal diol, hydroxy phosphotriester, hydroxy ester, hydroxyl alkyl ester, hydroxyl benzyl ester, hydroxy ether, hydroxy amino, hydroxy sulfide, hydroxy nitrile, hydroxy amine, terminal alcohol, thiiran, ketone, or cyclic carbonate. The present disclosure also relates to waterborne coating compositions comprising these functionalized fatty acid esters.

Abstract: A three wheeled stand-up or sit down portable two part personal mobility vehicle suited to fulfilling the needs of a broad spectrum of drivers including the handicapped having walking disabilities and recreational users. The vehicle is configured to easily fold and collapse without the use of tools to thereby provide a convenient way for all people, including the handicapped or those lacking normal strength, to handle and store their vehicle. The folding mechanism is implemented with the steering column of the vehicle and enables the handlebar assembly to easily fold downward.

Abstract: According to examples, a self-driving vehicle (“SDV”) is operable to select one of (i) an autonomous localization mode, in which the SDV autonomously operates using a localization map, or (ii) an autonomous neural network mode, in which the SDV uses a neural network component that implements one or more machine learning models. The SDV can autonomously operate on at least a segment of a planned route using the selected one of the autonomous localization mode or the autonomous neural network mode.