Abstract: A radio-controlled (RC) motorcycle is disclosed with a chassis, a rear wheel, and a steerable front wheel assembly. The motorcycle includes an attitude estimator that uses rotation and acceleration data from an IMU to estimate an inertial attitude of the motorcycle. A receiver is connected to a control processor and receives a steering input from an RC transmitter. The control processor determines a desired roll angle based at least in part on the steering input from the receiver; determines a reported roll angle from the attitude estimate; and controls a steering angle of the front wheel assembly to reduce the difference (or reduce error) between the desired roll angle and the reported roll angle.

Abstract: A water heater includes a tank defining an interior for holding water, an anode extending into the interior, and cathodic protection circuitry electrically coupled with the anode. The cathodic protection circuitry is configured to repeatedly apply current and limit application of current to the anode. Application of current to the anode occurs during a first time and limiting application of current to the anode occurs during a second time. The control circuitry is configured to measure an electrical parameter representative of a charge of the tank during the second time and adjust a level of the current applied to the anode based on a value of the electrical parameter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides immunogenic compositions and methods for vaccination with a CelTOS immunogen. The immunogenic composition comprises Babesia, Theileria or Cytauxzoon CelTOS. The immunogenic composition may also comprise CelTOS with structural changes that affect immune recognition.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions for preventing malaria disease, and methods of their use.

Abstract: A dynamic active control system configured for counteracting dynamic motions of a marine vessel. The system may include at least one sensor, a plurality of water engagement devices, and a software module.

Abstract: A dynamic active control system configured for total pitch and roll control based on desired marine vessel pitch and roll angles. The system may include at least one sensor, a plurality of water engagement devices, at least one engine and a software module. At least one of water engagement device delta symmetrical deployment and engine trim adjustment facilitate pitch control and water engagement delta positions facilitate roll control.

Abstract: A dynamic active control system configured for counteracting dynamic motions of a marine vessel and yaw torque generated by a gyroscopic stabilizer by a change of the heading of the marine vessel. The system may include at least one sensor, a plurality of water engagement devices, a steering actuator, the gyroscopic stabilizer and a software module. Water engagement device delta positions in counteracting dynamic motions of the marine vessel may, potentially in combination with the gyroscopic stabilizer, introduce a change of the heading of the marine vessel that may be counteracted by a change in the steering angle.

Abstract: An accent lighting system for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a light module and a transmitter. The light module includes a first inductive member and a diffuser that extends along a periphery of the light module so as to collect and distribute light generated by the light module. The transmitter includes a second inductive member that is configured for electromagnetic communication with the first inductive member so as to create current in the first inductive member and thereby power the light module.

Abstract: A water heating appliance includes: a reservoir for storing water to be heated; a refrigerant path having a compressor that directs a thermal exchange media through the refrigerant path having an evaporator that absorbs heat from process air, an evaporator fan that directs the process air across a surface of the evaporator, and a condensing coil that delivers the heat to the reservoir; a temperature sensing system that monitors a temperature of the water to be heated and a surface temperature of the evaporator; and a controller in communication with the temperature sensing system and the evaporator fan.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides immunogenic compositions and methods for vaccination with a CelTOS immunogen. The immunogenic composition comprises Babesia, Theileria or Cytauxzoon CelTOS. The immunogenic composition may also comprise CelTOS with structural changes that affect immune recognition.

Abstract: An interactive portrait system includes a camera configured to capture imagery of an environment and a controller. The controller is configured to analyze the imagery to identify a guest in the environment, instruct an output device to provide an initial output to attempt to interact with the guest, and analyze the imagery to identify a behavior of the guest during the initial output, after the initial output, or both. The controller is also configured to evaluate the behavior of the guest using one or more artificial intelligence algorithms to determine whether the guest responded to the initial output. The controller is further configured to, in response to determining that the guest responded to the initial output, instruct the output device to provide an additional output to continue to attempt to interact with the guest.

Abstract: A dynamic active control system (DACS) configured for: (1) total vessel pitch axis control by fast symmetric deployment of water engagement devices (WEDs) or controllers, coupled with engine trim adjustments; (2) total roll and heading control by differentially deploying WEDs to counter rolling motions while simultaneously adjusting engine steering position to counter the steering moment associated with WED delta position; and (3) adjustment of the engine steering angle to counter yaw moments produced by gyroscopic stabilization systems.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a water heater is provided comprising an electric heating element circuit; a circuit coupled to the electric heating element circuit and configured to supply current to the electric heating element; a sensor coupled to the circuit and configured to detect a temperature associated with operation of the electric heating element circuit; and a controller coupled to the circuit.

Abstract: A water heater system includes a first water heater including a first controller configured to transmit and receive a token; and a second water heater including a second controller configured to transmit and receive the token. The first water heater is plumbed to the second water heater in a twinned configuration, and the first controller is in communication with the second controller. The first controller is configured to control the first water heater to perform a first heating cycle while in possession of the token, and then transmit the token to the second controller, and the second controller is configured to control the second water heater to perform a second heating cycle while in possession of the token, and then transmit the token to the first controller.

Abstract: An interactive portrait system includes a camera configured to capture imagery of an environment and a controller. The controller is configured to analyze the imagery to identify a guest in the environment, instruct an output device to provide an initial output to attempt to interact with the guest, and analyze the imagery to identify a behavior of the guest during the initial output, after the initial output, or both. The controller is also configured to evaluate the behavior of the guest using one or more artificial intelligence algorithms to determine whether the guest responded to the initial output. The controller is further configured to, in response to determining that the guest responded to the initial output, instruct the output device to provide an additional output to continue to attempt to interact with the guest.

Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a reservoir configured to receive a fluid, a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir, with the cannula configured to be inserted into subcutaneous tissue or muscle tissue of a patient, and a pump configured to deliver a fluid from the reservoir to the cannula. The cannula includes a bioactive agent configured to cause a tissue response to decrease a pressure required to deliver fluid from the reservoir. The tissue response can include vasodilation, vasoconstriction, increased tissue permeability, increased flow of interstitial fluid or enzymatic deterioration of extracellular matrix.

Abstract: A radio-controlled (RC) motorcycle is disclosed with a chassis, a rear wheel, and a steerable front wheel assembly. The motorcycle includes an attitude estimator that uses rotation and acceleration data from an IMU to estimate an inertial attitude of the motorcycle. A receiver is connected to a control processor and receives a steering input from an RC transmitter. The control processor determines a desired roll angle based at least in part on the steering input from the receiver; determines a reported roll angle from the attitude estimate; and controls a steering angle of the front wheel assembly to reduce the difference (or reduce error) between the desired roll angle and the reported roll angle.

Abstract: Capillary-based pressure threshold sensors are provided for liquids that exploit the properties of hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and amphiphobic porous membranes to detect when fluid passes through the membrane in the event of the pressure across the membrane rising above the breakthrough pressure of a fluid. Example implementations are provided of different configurations for a capillary-based pressure threshold sensor, and of how a capillary-based pressure threshold sensor is used in a medication delivery device or other fluid delivery devices to detect occlusion or other fluid flow condition.