Abstract: An insulation component for use in an airplane, comprising a first fibrous layer having a first density and a second fibrous layer chemically bound to the first fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer has a second density less than the first density. The first and second fibrous layers comprise a similar material. The first density provides the insulation component with enough rigidity to be self-supporting. The average fiber diameter of the fibers in the first and second fibrous layers is less than 2 ?m.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) system includes a housing; a dialysis fluid pump housed by the housing; a dual lumen patient line extending from the housing; a filter set including a final stage filter located along a first line, and which includes a second line in parallel with the first line, the first line in fluid communication with a first lumen of the dual lumen patient line, and the second line in fluid communication with a second lumen of the dual lumen patient line; a pressure sensor located within the housing and positioned so as to sense a static or substantially static PD fluid pressure in the second lumen while fresh PD fluid is pumped through the first lumen and the final stage filter; and a control unit configured to use the sensed static or substantially static pressure in a pressure control routine for the dialysis fluid pump.

Abstract: A toilet seat hinge assembly for a toilet bowl, including a toilet seat configured with a hinge receptor proximate an axis about which toilet seat rotates when moving between open and closed states, a hinge block with a hinge member extending therefrom and configured to be received by the hinge receptor of the toilet seat so as to rotatably couple the toilet seat to the hinge block, at least one resistance member disposed between the toilet seat hinge receptor and the hinge block to resistively inhibit the toilet seat from pivoting when the toilet seat is raised or lowered relative to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A method includes identifying first parameters of a first processing chamber of a semiconductor fabrication facility. The first parameters include first input parameters and first output parameters. The method further includes identifying second parameters of a second processing chamber of the semiconductor fabrication facility. The second parameters include second input parameters and second output parameters. The method further includes generating, by a processing device based on the first parameters and the second parameters, composite parameters comprising composite input parameters and composite output parameters. Semiconductor fabrication is based on the composite parameters.

Abstract: The sports memorabilia rack is a display rack. The sports memorabilia rack incorporates a pedestal structure, a plurality of sport figurines and a plurality of connecting structures. Each connecting structure selected from the plurality of connecting structures forms an attachment that either: a) attaching an initial sport figurine selected from the plurality of sport figurines to a subsequent sport figurine selected from the plurality of sport figurines; and, b) attaching a sport figurine selected from the plurality of sport figurines to the pedestal structure. The plurality of connecting structures align the plurality of sport figurines along a vertically oriented axis. The pedestal structure is a load bearing structure. The pedestal structure forms the final link of the load path that transfers the load of the sports memorabilia rack to a supporting surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new reduced-fat peanut products and plant lines, including peanut plants, seeds, varieties, and hybrids. The invention further relates to peanut seed having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% and to novel peanut plants and lines which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57%. The invention also relates to methods for producing a peanut plant which produces seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by those methods. This invention also relates to peanut cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from peanut plants which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57% and to methods for producing other peanut cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from peanut plants which produce seeds having a reduced-fat content of from about 27.9% to about 39.57%.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of identifying or producing an aptamer capable of binding to at least two target analyte variants, the method comprises generating a mixture of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX)-selected aptamers by at least one-round of SELEX with a SELEX-compatible aptamer pool against the at least two target analyte variants in parallel or sequentially, sequencing the mixture of SELEX-selected aptamers that form complexes with each of the at least two target analyte variants by high-throughput sequencing, aligning the mixture of SELEX-selected aptamers that form complexes with each of the at least two target analyte variants by sequence alignment analysis, and identifying or producing the aptamer capable of binding to the at least two target analyte variants. Aptamers thereof and uses of the aptamers thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed examples include Coherent Ring Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (CR-VCSEL). Examples includes Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers with a containing a Coherent Ring Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser stack (CR-VCSEL stack) consisting of a first mirror layer, an active layer, an emission aperture, and a second mirror layer, under a top metal layer within a closed ring. The CR-VCSEL has a closed ring structure. The emission aperture width of the closed ring is such that the closed ring supports a single transverse optical mode, it but supports multiple circumferential optical modes around the ring within the closed ring geometry. The closed ring may have a length of from microns to millimeters. The transverse width of the closed ring and length of the closed ring may be tailored to control the CR-VCSEL power output, degree of coherence, and laser beam emission pattern.

Abstract: A connector assembly including an adaptor and a cap connected to each other is provided. The adaptor includes: a proximal connection portion configured to be connectable to an injection device; and a spike extending distally from the proximal connection portion. The cap includes a cap body defining an inner cavity, the inner cavity being open at a proximal end of the cap body and is closed at a distal end of the cap body. The cap is connected to the adaptor in such a way that the spike is accommodated within the inner cavity. The cap is connected to the adaptor by press-fit between the spike and the inner cavity.

Abstract: A system, method and device for moving gondola cabins in a single vertical loop so as to pass above and below with end stations turning wheels placed vertically. The hauling ropes operate in a vertical loop and permit the vertical circulation of the cabins between stations with passenger boarding and deboarding of the cabins in the stations at two different levels. The system may be twinned to provide two parallel, horizontally adjacent systems operating on common towers to double the capacity of a single system. Both the single and twinned systems possess a smaller footprint than conventional horizontal transport systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides approaches for increasing the adhesion of a catalyst ink on a substrate, use of binders within an electrode ink to enhance coating uniformity, incorporating pore-forming agents within an electrode ink, approaches for growing an electrode on a reinforcement layer, increasing the electrochemically active surface area, and incorporation of certain materials in an electrode ink. The present disclosure also relates to electrodes for electrochemical cells, including area-scalable electrodes designed for high-speed manufacturing. The materials, devices and methods described herein may apply to either one or both of an anode or a cathode electrode for an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.

Abstract: A hospital bed includes a frame, a plurality of extendable patient support panels mounted to the frame, and a slide mechanism. Each patient support panel includes a central section and at least one coplanar side section selectively movable laterally towards and away from the central section, where the at least one coplanar side section is slidably connected to the corresponding central section. The slide mechanism allows sliding movement of the at least one side section relative to the corresponding central section.

Abstract: An electronic device manufacturing system configured identify a machine-learning model trained to generate analytic or predictive data for a first substrate processing domain associated with a type of substrate processing system. The system is further configured to obtain first trace data pertaining to the first domain used to train the machine-learning model. The system is further configured to a transfer model for a second substrate processing domain associated with the type of substrate processing system. The transfer model is generated based on the first trace data pertaining to the first substrate processing domain and second trace data pertaining to the second substrate processing domain. Using the transfer model, at least one of the machine-learning model or current trace data associated with the second substrate processing domain is modified to enable the machine-learning model to generate analytic or predictive data associated with the second substrate processing domain.

Abstract: A heel guard for guarding a heel of a shoe includes a barrier having a base wall and a sidewall. The sidewall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base wall. The sidewall also extends along a perimeter of the base wall and has a U-shape wherein a concave surface of the sidewall is configured to abut and extend around the heel of the shoe. The barrier is configured to be positionable to support the shoe over a floor surface. A clip is coupled to a top edge of the sidewall and extends from the sidewall over and toward the base wall. The clip is configured to extend into an opening of the shoe when the barrier is used to support the shoe to retain the sidewall against the heel.

Abstract: A heat press device is provided that includes a support structure, a first platen and a heating element assembly that includes a heating element and a second platen. The heat press device further includes a movement assembly configured to change a pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in a closed configuration. The heat press device can also include an indicator that is configured to convey the pressure state between the first platen and the second platen when the heat press device is in the closed configuration.

Abstract: The present application relates to systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating the testing of a payload. An exemplary apparatus may include a fluid inlet port configured to receive fluid from a thermal subsystem of the payload. The apparatus may also include an actuating device configure to supply the fluid to a heat exchanger. A valve may be configured to receive the fluid from the heat exchanger and separate the fluid into a first fluid line and a second fluid line. A first fluid outlet port may be configured to supply the fluid to the thermal subsystem of the payload and a second fluid outlet port may be configured to supply the fluid to the thermal subsystem of payload.