Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for presenting audio content in mixed reality environments. A method may include receiving a first input from an application program; in response to receiving the first input, receiving, via a first service, an encoded audio stream; generating, via the first service, a decoded audio stream based on the encoded audio stream; receiving, via a second service, the decoded audio stream; receiving a second input from one or more sensors of a wearable head device; receiving, via the second service, a third input from the application program, wherein the third input corresponds to a position of one or more virtual speakers; generating, via the second service, a spatialized audio stream based on the decoded audio stream, the second input, and the third input; presenting, via one or more speakers of the wearable head device, the spatialized audio stream.

Abstract: A standoff assembly for use in terminating a plurality of resistive heaters disposed within a fluid vessel includes a pressure adapter plate, an electrical enclosure adapter plate, and a plurality of conduits. The electrical enclosure adapter plate is spaced apart from the pressure adapter plate to define a dry volume therebetween. The conduits are secured to the pressure adapter plate and the electrical enclosure adapter plate. Each conduit is aligned concentrically with each of the resistive heating elements.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of treating and/or preventing scarring that would otherwise result from an incision to an area of skin. The methods comprise administering a composition comprising tropoelastin to an area of skin that is to receive an incision and/or after the incision. It is also contemplated that the compositions may reduce scar discoloration. Methods of preventing or reducing keloid re-occurrence are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the treatment of an acne scar to improve color and/or appearance, and/or reduce depth, affected area, and/or volume of the acne scar. Such methods may comprise comprise administering a composition that comprises tropoelastin to an area of skin having the acne scar and optionally disrupting the fibrotic strands underneath the acne scar and administering the composition underneath the acne scar.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of treating and/or preventing scarring that would otherwise result from an incision to an area of skin. The methods comprise administering a composition comprising tropoelastin to an area of skin that is to receive an incision and/or after the incision. It is also contemplated that the compositions may reduce scar discoloration. Methods of preventing or reducing keloid re-occurrence are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various end use applications prepared from certain block copolymers. The block copolymers include one or more A or A? blocks or B blocks plus one or more terminal M blocks. Each A and A? is a block or segment comprising predominantly a polymerized alkenyl aromatic compound, each B is a block or segment comprising predominantly a polymerized conjugated alkadiene, and each M is a six membered anhydride ring and/or acid group. The anhydride rings are prepared by thermally decomposing adjacent units of (1-methyl-1-alkyl)alkyl acrylic esters such as t-butylmethylacrylate. A wide variety of polymers are disclosed having the stable anhydride rings in the polymer backbone. The invention relates specifically to various end uses prepared from the reaction product of such block copolymers with various reactive resins, reactive monomers and metal derivatives.

Abstract: A tricycle conversion assembly for a motorcycle comprising two bilaterally symmetrical stabilizers independently mounted to and suspended from a motorcycle frame by adjustable means of attachment. The stabilizers dispose auxiliary wheels essentially even with and parallel to the motorcycle rear wheel wherein the adjustable means of attachment suspend the stabilizers from the motorcycle without moving parts and provide for modifying the alignment of the stabilizers with the motorcycle and for modifying the reactivity of the stabilizers with variations in the ground surface. The assembly provides the opportunity to replace a stabilizer with a side car, and for attachment of an optional towing crossbar at the rear of the assembly.

Abstract: A clip assembly may safely secure sliding sashes of a window or door during transportation, and, in one embodiment, be comprised of a strap member and a pawl member. The strap member may be comprised of a bumper portion, and a strap portion extending therefrom, where the strap portion may have a plurality of teeth formed within the thickness of the strap. The pawl member may have a pair of sidewalls supported by a top wall and an intermediate wall. The top wall may have a protrusion which includes a plurality of pawl teeth formed to complement the strap teeth, and be located proximate to the intermediate wall. The strap may be introduced through the gap between the top rail of an upper sash and bottom rail of the second sash, to then be inserted into the pawl, and thereby be retained by the respective teeth to secure the sashes.

Abstract: A signal processing system is disclosed which is implemented using Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) based Hidden Markov Model (HMM), or a GMM alone, parameters of which are constrained during its optimization procedure. Also disclosed is a constraint system applied to input vectors representing the input signal to the system. The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to speech recognition systems. The invention reduces the tendency, common in prior art systems, to get caught in local minima associated with highly anisotropic Gaussian components—which reduces the recognizer performance—by employing the constraint system as above whereby the anisotropy of such components are minimized. The invention also covers a method of processing a signal, and a speech recognizer trained according to the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gels prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes, diphenylethylenes and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with oils. The block copolymers are selectively hydrogenated and have mono alkenyl arene/diphenylethylene end blocks and conjugated diene mid blocks. The block copolymer may be combined with oils and other components to form the gels of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesives and sealants prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes, diphenylethylenes and conjugated dienes. The block copolymers are unhydrogenated or selectively hydrogenated and have mono alkenyl arene/diphenylethylene end blocks and conjugated diene mid blocks. The block copolymer may be combined with tackifying resins, oils and other components to form the adhesives and sealants of the present invention.

Abstract: A polymeric viscosity index improver that includes a hydrogenated block copolymer having at least one controlled distribution block copolymer having a minimized crystallinity is provided. An oil composition including at least a base oil and the aforementioned viscosity index improver is also provided. A polymeric concentrate including the aforementioned viscosity index improver is further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oil gel compositions that include at least one non-aromatic ester oil and an anionic block copolymer of a mono alkenyl arene and a conjugated diene. The block copolymer is selectively hydrogenated and has mono alkenyl arene end blocks and a controlled distribution block of a mono alkenyl arene and a conjugated diene midblock. The ester oil is a non-aromatic, ester compound such as soybean oil, rapeseed oil, and other like compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various end use applications prepared from certain block copolymers. The block copolymers include one or more A or A? blocks or B blocks plus one or more terminal M blocks. Each A and A? is a block or segment comprising predominantly a polymerized alkenyl aromatic compound, each B is a block or segment comprising predominantly a polymerized conjugated alkadiene, and each M is a six membered anhydride ring and/or acid group. The anhydride rings are prepared by thermally decomposing adjacent units of (1-methyl-1-alkyl)alkyl acrylic esters such as t-butylmethylacrylate. A wide variety of polymers are disclosed having the stable anhydride rings in the polymer backbone. The invention relates specifically to various end uses prepared from the reaction product of such block copolymers with various reactive resins, reactive monomers and metal derivatives.

Abstract: A polymeric viscosity index improver that includes a hydrogenated block copolymer having at least one controlled distribution block copolymer having a minimized crystallinity is provided. An oil composition including at least a base oil and the aforementioned viscosity index improver is also provided. A polymeric concentrate including the aforementioned viscosity index improver is further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gels prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenas and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with such polymers. The block copolymers are selectively hydrogenated and have A polymer blocks and B polymer blocks wherein A represents a polymer block of a mono alkenyl arene and B represents a polymer block of a conjugated diene. The block copolymer may be combined with tackifying resins, oils and other components to form the gel of the present invention.

Abstract: A water energy generator that generates electricity using a magnetic vortex wormhole generator and a water injector/vacuum chamber to produce low density hyperspace energy that causes the hydrogen atoms of water molecules to decay into electron pairs.

Abstract: A spacecraft having a triangular hull with vertical electrostatic line charges on each corner that produce a horizontal electric field parallel to the sides of the hull. This field, interacting with a plane wave emitted by antennas on the side of the hull, generates a force per volume combining both lift and propulsion.

Abstract: A spacecraft propulsion system utilizing photon particles to create negative energy over the hull in order to generate a lift force on the hull.

Abstract: This invention is a propulsion system for a train that uses permanent magnets mounted on a rotating iron cylindrical plate carrying a radial current in order to create a spacetime curvature distortion which pulls the locomotive along the track.