Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining at least one metabolic state of a subject using a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) monitoring device. The NMR monitoring device comprises at least one magnet configured to generate a primary magnetic field, a transceiver coil arranged within the primary magnetic field, wherein the transceiver coil is configured to apply a time series of radiofrequency (RF) pulses to a portion of a subject located within the primary magnetic field and detect an NMR signal generated in response to application of the time series of RF pulses, and an NMR spectrometer communicatively coupled to the transceiver coil. The NMR spectrometer is configured to process the detected NMR signal to determine at least one metabolic state of the subject.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a receptacle configured to receive a container containing a substance for processing. The container includes a readable tag having processing information associated with the substance. The apparatus also includes a processing chamber operably coupled to the receptacle and configured to receive the substance and process the substance. The apparatus further includes a controller operably coupled to the processing chamber and configured to generate one or more processing instructions based on the processing information in the readable tag and further based on additional processing information received from a remote device. The processing is also configured to process the substance based on the one or more processing instructions.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly includes a cathode, an anode and a proton-conductive membrane, wherein the cathode includes a first metal-containing catalyst and a proton-conductive ionomer, the anode includes a proton-conductive ionomer, a second metal-containing catalyst that catalyzes the reaction of hydrogen to protons, and a third metal-containing catalyst that catalyzes the reaction of CO to CO2, a total mass ratio of platinum of the second catalyst and platinum of the third catalyst to a total mass ratio of metals of the second catalyst and the third catalyst, with the exception of platinum, is greater than 3:1, and the total mass per unit area of platinum of the second catalyst and platinum of the third catalyst is less than 0.4 mg/cm2.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane copolymers having the formula are useful in treating fibrous substances, particularly textile fabrics, to produce a laundering-resistant soft hand.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with a therapeutic dose of anti-CD47 agent by administering a primer agent prior to administering a therapeutically effective dose of an anti-CD47 agent to the subject.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a corresponding 3D mesh representing a 3D object includes transforming an initial three-dimensional mesh into a planar mesh, wherein each vertex or edge of the planar mesh is a transformation of a vertex or edge from the initial three-dimensional mesh; and sampling the planar mesh to generate a plurality of samples such that each sample comprises a three-dimensional coordinate representing a point in a three-dimensional space derived and/or taken directly from the initial three-dimensional mesh, and a coordinate representing a position of the sample relative to other samples; and generating the sampled matrix based on the plurality of samples; and representing the sampled matrix as a corresponding 3D mesh.

Abstract: A silicon carbide device includes a silicon carbide body including a source region of a first conductivity type, a cathode region of the first conductivity type and separation regions of a second conductivity type. A stripe-shaped gate structure extends along a first direction and adjoins the source region and the separation regions. The silicon carbide device includes a first load electrode. Along the first direction, the cathode region is between two separation regions of the separation regions and at least one separation region of the separation regions is between the cathode region and the source region. The source region and the first load electrode form an ohmic contact. The first load electrode and the cathode region form a Schottky contact.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure (“ETF”) comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the “open pipe” acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.

Abstract: A device for muscle strength support includes a flexible support structure configured to be worn on a body of a user during use of the device and an actuator unit configured to exert a tensile force on a first tension member of the flexible support structure to support the muscle strength during a movement of a first body part. The first tension member extends along a first path through a guide strap of the flexible support structure to the actuator unit, the guide strap limiting a section of the first path in a direction perpendicular to a path longitudinal direction. The first tension member is further configured to be attached to the first body part during use of the device by a first fastening member.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a silicon carbide (SiC) drift zone over a SiC field stop zone and/or a SiC semiconductor substrate. A concentration of Z1/2 defects in the SiC drift zone is at least one order of magnitude smaller than in the SiC field stop zone and/or the SiC semiconductor substrate. Separately or in combination, a concentration of Z1/2 defects in a part of the SiC drift zone is at least one order of magnitude smaller than in another part of the drift zone.

Abstract: The invention provides multispecific agents having one arm binding CD47, and a second arm binding to CD24. The invention also provides multispecific agents having one arm binding to SIRP? and a second arm binding to siglec-10.

Abstract: A system for reducing forces which, in particular, act on a spine of a human, includes a plurality of joinable exoskeleton elements, wherein at least two of the joinable exoskeleton elements are configured to be fastened to the human body during use of the system and wherein a first exoskeleton element of the joinable exoskeleton elements includes a guide which is configured to guide a second exoskeleton element of the joinable exoskeleton elements along a curved trajectory relative to the first exoskeleton element and to enforce a superimposed translational and rotational relative movement between the first exoskeleton element and the second exoskeleton element when guiding the second exoskeleton element along the curved trajectory relative to the first exoskeleton element.

Abstract: Example posture analysis systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a computing system identifies a deviation of a user's posture from a predetermined posture based on visual data associated with the user. The user is informed of the deviation via a graphical image displayed on a display device. The user is then provided with instructions for correcting the deviation via the graphical image displayed on the display device.

Abstract: Example posture analysis systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a computing system identifies a deviation of a user's posture from a predetermined posture based on visual data associated with the user. The user is informed of the deviation via a graphical image displayed on a display device. The user is then provided with instructions for correcting the deviation via the graphical image displayed on the display device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a 2D or 3D object, including training an autoencoder on a first set of training data to identify a first set of latent variables and generate a first set of output data; training an hourglass predictor on a second set of training data, where the hourglass predictor encoder converts a set of related but different training input data to a second set of latent variables, which decode into a second set of output data of the same type as the first set of output data; and using the hourglass predictor to predict a 2D or 3D object of the same type as the first set of output data based on a 2D or 3D object of the same type as the second set of input data.

Abstract: Filter media, filter elements, and methods for filtering an gas stream are described herein. In some embodiments, the filter media may comprise a fiber web comprising a plurality of fibers and having a particular oil repellency level. For instance, in certain embodiments, the surface chemistry of the fiber web may be tailored to impart a particular surface energy density that matches the surface energy density of the fluid (e.g., an oil, a lubricant, and/or a cooling agent) being removed from the gas stream. In some embodiments, the fiber web may be wrapped around a core. For example, the fiber web may be wrapped around the core such that it forms two or more layers around the core. In some cases, the fiber web may be perforated. In certain embodiments, an gas stream comprising a fluid (e.g., an oil, a lubricant, and/or a cooling agent) may be passed through the fiber web, filter media, and/or filter element such that at least a portion of the fluid coalesces on the fiber web.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing containers (14) from preforms (12) made of thermoplastic material by means of a blow molding machine (10) comprising at least one temperature control device (26) and one forming device having at least two forming stations (16), wherein the preforms (12) are temperature controlled by means of the temperature control device (26) on the basis of specifiable first control parameters, and wherein one temperature-controlled preform (12) is formed by means of one of the forming stations (16), respectively, on the basis of specifiable second control parameters into a container (14), wherein at least one of the second control parameters is individually specified for each of the forming stations (16). The invention furthermore relates to a blow molding machine (10), designed for executing the method according to the invention, for producing containers (14) from preforms (12) made of thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A radiant energy bandage assembly is disclosed. According to an exemplary embodiment, the radiant energy bandage assembly comprises an encased flexible PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) including a plurality of radiant lamps and a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of radiant lamps. A control pod docking interface operatively connected to the flexible PCBA provides an interface to operatively connect a user control pod to control a dosage of radiant energy to a user treatment area.

Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor device comprises a SiC semiconductor body, a gate dielectric and a gate electrode. A first trench extends from a first surface of the SiC semiconductor body into the SiC semiconductor body. A junction material is in the first trench, wherein the junction material and the SiC semiconductor body form a diode.