Abstract: A building monitoring system, wherein the system comprises an HVAC monitor, which comprised a condensing unit connector, an air handler connector, a thermostat connector and a control module, a wetness detector; and a communicator. The communicator accesses a location of the building monitoring system and selectively communicates with a technician based at least in part on the location. A monitor system for use with an existing HVAC unit, wherein the HVAC unit has a condenser or furnace, an air handler, and a thermostat, the HVAC monitor system comprising at least one condenser or furnace sensor, at least one air handler sensor and at least one control module. A wetness monitor system, comprising at least one wetness detector connected to a control, wherein the control is also connected to a network and the network is connected to a flow shutoff valve. A method of monitoring a location for wetness comprising detecting wetness through at least one wetness detector, monitoring the state of a shutoff valve.

Abstract: A viscometer includes first and second capillaries and a valve. In a first state, the valve connects the second capillary to a first fluid injector via the first capillary. In a second state, the valve connects the second capillary to a second fluid injector. A controller receives data indicative of respective pressure drops within the first and second capillaries, and generates a pressure ratio signal therefrom. The controller analyzes the pressure ratio signal to determine an end of a transition between a first equilibrium when the valve is in the first state, and a second equilibrium when the valve is in the second state. The controller defines a measurement window based on the transition end, and therein determines a viscosity of the second fluid based on the pressure ratio signal. The first fluid is a solvent, and the second fluid is a solution of a same solvent and a solute.

Abstract: Provided is a household appliance including a user interface with a visible indicator that conveys primary operational information indicative of an operational aspect of the household appliance to a user during normal operation of the household appliance, and a controller. The controller receives a signal indicative of diagnostics data of the household appliance and causes the visible indicator to transmit a communication signal to an external device that interprets the communication signal and communicates the diagnostics data to the user. The visible indicator provides a two-way communication between the household appliance and the external device. A method for diagnosing a household appliance is also provided.

Abstract: In some examples, a cloud-based management system receives information identifying electronic devices to be onboarded for cloud-based management by the cloud-based management system, receives, from a first electronic device, a request to establish a secure connection between the cloud-based management system and the first electronic device, and receives, from the first electronic device, a certificate. The cloud-based management system confirms, based on information in the certificate and the information identifying the electronic devices to be onboarded for cloud-based management, that the cloud-based management system is to perform the cloud-based management of the first electronic device over the secure connection.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a first print module includes a first stage configured to hold a first component and a first radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the first stage and the first radiant energy device. A second print module includes a second stage configured to hold a second component and a second radiant energy device. The resin support is configured to be positioned between the second stage and the second radiant energy device. A control system is configured to translate the resin support based on a condition of the first print module and the second print module through the first print module and the second print module.

Abstract: A flap support mechanism includes a track rotatably connected to an aft fitting of a wing. A forward roller and an aft roller extend laterally from a flap structure, the forward roller and aft roller constrained in a slot in the track. The slot has a profile configured to induce both translation and rotation in the flap, in concert with rotation of the track about the aft fitting, thereby passively mirroring motion of the flap induced by an actuator driven primary main flap support.

Abstract: A pulsation and acoustic energy reduction dampener for installation within well piping between a standpipe and a swivel includes a body formed from a union connection sub providing a threaded male connection at one end of the body and welded to a union connection nut providing a threaded female connection at the other end, each for connection to the well piping. A flow restriction orifice assembly is secured by welding or gluing within the union connection sub and includes a replaceable wear component such as an annular ceramic insert with a tapered or cylindrical interior through-hole.

Abstract: In some examples, a method comprises determining, at an electronic device having a first component of a first component type, a unique identifier associated with the first component. In some examples, in accordance with a determination that the unique identifier does not match the expected identifier of the component of the first component type in the electronic device, determining that the first component associated with the unique identifier satisfies one or more eligibility criteria. In some examples, in accordance with the determination that the first component associated with the unique identifier satisfies the one or more eligibility criteria, authenticating an association of the first component with the electronic device, including updating an installation counter associated with the first component, and updating the expected identifier for the component of the first type based on the unique identifier of the first component.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongated body having a tapered distal end and a proximal end that are aligned along an axis; first and second electrical sensors disposed on the elongated body; an injection port on the elongated body between the first and second electrical sensors; a power source electrically coupled to the first and second electrical sensors; a computer having an input electrically coupled to the first and second electrical sensors to receive first and second output signals, respectively, from the first and second electrical sensors. The computer is configured to analyze an electrical characteristic measured by the first and second electrical sensors; and produce an output control signal when the electrical characteristic measured by the first and second electrical sensors indicates that the injection port is aligned with a target anatomical feature.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards skin care compositions, skin care formulations, and methods for providing treatment of scalp disorders. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed towards methods and compositions comprising at least one microorganism of the genus Yarrowia and/or a fraction thereof, and/or a cell lysate thereof, and/or fermentate thereof, and/or metabolite thereof, for treating a scalp disorder, including dandruff.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for supporting a high-pressure hose is disclosed. The apparatus includes a brace and a bracket. The brace includes a main body portion, a pair of shoulder straps connected to the main body portion, and a midsection strap connected to the main body portion. The bracket is rotatably mounted to an upper end of the main body portion and includes a pivotal hose clamping portion at an end thereof, In use, the brace, the bracket, and the pivotal hose clamping support the high-pressure hose, reducing the effort required by the operator to support the hose.

Abstract: A medical system including a compressible device, and a covering over the compressible device, wherein the covering includes a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein, in the delivery configuration, the covering at least partially covers the compressible device to maintain the compressible device in a compressed state, and wherein, in the deployed configuration, the covering is releasable from the device to transition the compressible device from the compressed state to an expanded state.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed and claimed herein provide a wheel cover system. In one implementation, an inward force exerted against a wheel cover of the wheel cover assembly in an inward direction towards the hub is received. The inward force overcomes a spring bias of a spring of the receiver and translates the wheel cover assembly in the inward direction. A first rotational force rotating the wheel cover assembly in a first direction is received. The first post guides and engages the first hook, and the second post guides and engages the second hook during rotation. A first positive feedback is generated in response to the inward force and the first rotational force. The wheel cover assembly is releasably locked to the receiver by translating the wheel cover assembly in the outward direction using an outward force generated by the spring bias. The outward force provides a second positive feedback.

Abstract: A portable carrying apparatus configured to selectively attach a cargo load to one or more attachment points and enable a user to balance and carry the attached cargo load on one or both of the user’s shoulders. A portable carrying apparatus of the present disclosure may include an elongated body comprising a first plurality of receiving portions disposed on a first arm portion and a second plurality of receiving portions disposed on a second arm portion. One or more attachment connectors may be selective interfaced with the first plurality of receiving portions. A user may selectively attach one or more cargo loads to the one or more attachment connectors in order to carry the cargo loads on the shoulder(s) of the user via the portable carrying apparatus.

Abstract: A portable carrying apparatus comprises a plurality of segments that mateably couple together to form an elongated carrying apparatus. Each of the plurality of segments may be selectively de-coupled from each other to enable a user to break down the apparatus and stack each segment for storage when not in use. In accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, the apparatus may have a first end (e.g., a proximal end) and a second end (e.g., a distal end) that are configured to receive/carry one or more cargo loads (e.g., a connected hook, strap, bag handle and the like). A user of the apparatus may selectively attach one or more cargo loads to the first end and/or second end of the apparatus and balance the apparatus on one or both of the user's shoulders to carry/transport the one or more cargo loads more easily to and from a desired destination.

Abstract: A combustor for a turbine engine is provided, the combustor includes an outer liner, an inner liner and a dome that together define a combustion chamber; a diffuser positioned upstream of the combustion chamber, the diffuser being configured to receive air flow from a compressor section and to provide a flow of compressed air to the combustion chamber; and an outer cowl and an inner cowl located upstream of the combustion chamber, the outer cowl and the inner cowl being configured to direct a portion of air flow from the diffuser to the combustion chamber. The diffuser is configured to output air flow having an amount of air pressure maximized at a center of the air flow so as to optimize total air pressure fed to the combustion chamber through the dome.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for providing an optimal control configuration for a material processing system are provided. In operation, a material processing engine accesses causal graph input data. Causal graph input data includes input data of a continuous flow process. Based on the causal graph and the input data, a causal graph that aligns with do-calculus manipulations—associated with determining identifiable causal relationships corresponding to input materials of the continuous flow process—is generated. The causal graph is parsed based on the do-calculus manipulations to determine valid conditioning sets associated with estimating a causal impact on an optimization target. Based on the valid conditioning sets, an optimal control configuration comprising optimal control variable values is generated.

Abstract: Examples of advanced fuel cycles for fusion reactors are described. Examples include fuel cycles for use in field reverse configuration (FRC) plasma reactors. In some examples, reaction gases may be removed from a fusion reactor between pulses (e.g. plasmoid collisions). In some examples, a D-3He reaction is performed, with the 3He provided from decay of byproducts of previous reactions (e.g. tritium).

Abstract: The disclosure includes a case of a portable electronic device such as a cell phone, the case including a first well for receiving the portable electronic device and a secondary well. The case may include a thin layer of material on the exterior surface of the back wall of the case. The back wall of the case may include an aperture for receiving a portion of a silicone strip or finger loop, the aperture registering with an aperture in the thin layer of material. The aperture in the back wall of the case may include a flange or annular ridge on the exterior surface of the back wall, the flange or annular ridge preferably being level with the exterior surface of the thin layer of material.