Abstract: Disclosed is technology for modifying activities based on probabilistic weather scenarios.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination system integrated into various clothing items and accessories. The system comprises an array of lights, a power supply module, a control module, and a wireless remote-control unit. The lights include LED strips or individual LEDs which are embedded into the fabric or structure of the clothing item. The power supply module can include rechargeable or replaceable batteries or a flexible solar panel. The control module receives wireless control signals from the remote-control unit, which can be a smartphone with a software application that allows users to customize lighting patterns, colors, and frequencies. A voice-controlled activation module and motion sensors are included to alter the illumination based on user commands and movements.

Abstract: A pastry having an “S” spine, a center, an upper end, a lower end, a rightward end, and a leftward end; the pastry further having an arm wrapped spirally about the “S” spine's rightward end, the arm having a proximal end formed wholly with the “S” spine's upper end; the pastry further having a leg wrapped spirally about the “S” spine's leftward end, the leg having a proximal end formed wholly with the “S” spine's lower end.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for creating a modified atmosphere in a sealed enclosure. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include an injector, a top sheet dispenser, a bottom sheet dispenser, and pallet wrapper. The top sheet, bottom sheet, and wrap sheet form the sealed enclosure. The injector may create a modified atmosphere in the sealed enclosure. The injector may include a stabilizing support bar and at least one nozzle formed at a right angle to the stabilizing support bar. The nozzle may be connected to a gas source for injecting at least one gas into the sealed enclosure. The nozzle may be connected to a vacuum source to remove air from the sealed enclosure. The system includes the use of modified atmosphere and various functional substances to sanitize, protect, preserve, or enhance perishable products.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyvinyl alcohol fibers, methods of making polyvinyl alcohol fibers and products manufactured from polyvinyl alcohol fibers. The invention relates particularly but not exclusively to products comprising extruded polyvinyl alcohol fibers, methods of making extruded polyvinyl alcohol fibers and products incorporating such fibers.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming article (e.g. a heat-not-burn consumable) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate formed of a plurality of longitudinally-aligned, elongate shreds of plant material, wherein the plant material comprises at least one cannabinoid compound selected from cannabidiol (CB©) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabigerol (CBG) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabinol (CBN) and its derivatives/homologues, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicyclol (CBL) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabichromene (CBC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabielsoin (CBE) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicitran (CBT) and its derivatives/homologues.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly for a coaxial tap includes a first plate that is insertable within an internal volume defined by a backplate coaxial tap. The first plate includes an electrical path from an input of the coaxial tap to an output of the coaxial tap. The faceplate assembly further includes a second plate removably coupled to the backplate to enclose the first plate within the internal volume defined by the backplate. The second plate includes a RF splitter circuit electrically coupled to the electrical path on the first plate. Furthermore, the RF splitter circuit can be configured to transmit at least the RF signal to the plurality of taps of the coaxial tap.

Abstract: CD19 scFv, methods for using such scFv, CAR that include such scFv, methods for making and using such CD19 targeted CAR T cells and CD19 targeted CAR natural killer (NK) cells are described as a methods to treat a variety of cancers.

Abstract: A restorable Crash Cushion Attenuation (CCA) system utilizing polyurethane springs within sections of the CCA system, for attenuating a vehicle that collides into the CCA system, thereby saving lives within the vehicle, the polyurethane springs compressing upon collision. The polyurethane springs are held in their compressed position by a mechanism thereof, so they do not immediately reform and cause the vehicle to be pushed back out into traffic. However, the polyurethane springs may be quickly restored to their original shape by utilizing a release mechanism thereby providing for a quickly reusable CCA system.

Abstract: Provided is a device, method, and material for converting a feedstock to a resultant material having a higher degree of crystallinity than the feedstock. The device includes a constraining reservoir configured to constrain the feedstock which forms a resistive electrical load and comprise a mass of at least. 1 kg. The device further includes electrodes configured to transmit an electrical current through the feedstock to joule heat the feedstock; a compression system configured to compress the feedstock to adjust feedstock electrical resistance; and an alternating current (AC) power source electrically connected to the electrodes. The device further includes an electric controller to control an electric current delivered to the feedstock. The method further includes filing the constraining reservoir with the feedstock, compressing the feedstock, electronically connecting the feedstock to the AC power source, and applying the electrical power to the resistive load until a limit is reached.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to materials and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in energy storage systems. Exemplary embodiments include a barrier having a mechanically compressible layer that allows fluid flow through the barrier. The present disclosure further relates to a battery module or pack with one or more battery cells and the barrier placed in thermal communication with the battery cells.

Abstract: An aerosol-forming article (e.g. a heat-not-burn consumable) comprising an aerosol-forming substrate formed of a plurality of longitudinally-aligned, elongate shreds of plant material, wherein the plant material comprises at least one cannabinoid compound selected from cannabidiol (CBD) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabigerol (CBG) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabinol (CBN) and its derivatives/homologues, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicyclol (CBL) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabichromene (CBC) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabielsoin (CBE) and its derivatives/homologues, cannabicitran (CBT) and its derivatives/homologues.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a coated material is provided. A polyvinyl alcohol polymer, where the polyvinyl alcohol polymer has a degree of hydrolysis of 90% or greater and a melting point in the range of 180° C. to 225° C. is melted on a cellulosic substrate and extruded to form a molten polyvinyl alcohol polymeric film which is then applied directly to the surface of the substrate to form the coated material.

Abstract: A system for mitigating backsputter to a thruster in a propulsion test facility includes a plate disposed in an output plume of the thruster and a magnetic field generator disposed about or at the plate and configured to generate a magnetic field between the thruster and the plate. The magnetic field generator is oriented such that a magnetic field is generated transverse to the output plume.

Abstract: A game system for playing a projectile tossing game includes a playing board with a frame that defines a plurality of holes for receiving projectiles and a guard for protecting the frame from thrown projectiles. A tether is also disclosed and claimed which is usable to set a playing distance between a pair of playing boards. A set of instructions for playing an exemplary game with the game system is also provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for creating a modified atmosphere in a sealed enclosure. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include an injector, a top sheet dispenser, a bottom sheet dispenser, and pallet wrapper. The top sheet, bottom sheet, and wrap sheet form the sealed enclosure. The injector may create a modified atmosphere in the sealed enclosure. The injector may include a stabilizing support bar and at least one nozzle formed at a right angle to the stabilizing support bar. The nozzle may be connected to a gas source for injecting at least one gas into the sealed enclosure. The nozzle may be connected to a vacuum source to remove air from the sealed enclosure. The system includes the use of modified atmosphere and various functional substances to sanitize, protect, preserve, or enhance perishable products.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for the manufacture of a plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer mixture including the steps of: introducing into a mixing reactor a polyvinyl alcohol polymer comprising homopolymeric polyvinyl alcohol or a blend thereof having a degree of hydrolysis in the range of 93% or greater more; where the plasticizer comprises two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of diglycerol, triglycerol, xylose, D-mannitol, triacetin, dipentaerythritol, 1,4-butanediol, 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol, and caprolactam; reacting the water, the plasticizer and the polyvinyl alcohol polymer in the reaction zone to form the plasticized polymer; and allowing the plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer to pass from the primary outlet.

Abstract: A separable and reconnectable connector for semiconductor devices is provided that is scalable for devices having very small contact pitch. Connectors of the present disclosure include signal pins shielded by pins electrically-coupled to ground. One or more signal pins in a contact array are electrically-shielded by at least one ground pin coupled to a ground plane. Embodiments thereby provide signal pins, either single-ended or a differential pair, usable to transmit signals with reduced noise or cross-talk and thus improved signal integrity. Embodiments further provide inner ground planes coupled to connector ground pins to shield pairs of differential signal pins without increasing the size of the connector. Inner grounding layers can be formed within isolation substrates incorporated into connector embodiments between adjacent pairs of signal pins.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for the manufacture of a plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer mixture including the steps of: introducing into a mixing reactor a polyvinyl alcohol polymer comprising homopolymeric polyvinyl alcohol or a blend thereof having a degree of hydrolysis in the range of 93% to less than 98% or more; where the plasticizer comprises two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of diglycerol, triglycerol, xylose, D-mannitol, triacetin, dipentaerythritol, 1,4-butanediol, 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol, and caprolactam; reacting the water, the plasticizer and the polyvinyl alcohol polymer in the reaction zone to form the plasticized polymer; and allowing the plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer to pass from the primary outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in energy storage systems. Exemplary embodiments include methods and systems having a compressible thermal barrier. The compressible thermal barrier is tailored in size (e.g., thickness, volume, etc.) to prevent thermal propagation between adjacent cells, modules and/or packs when a portion of an energy source has experienced a thermal event. The methods and systems mitigate thermal propagation such that a cell adjacent to a compromised cell (e.g., actively combusting cell) does not experience thermal runaway as it is shielded from dissipating heat and does not surpass a critical temperature. The present disclosure further relates to a battery module or pack with one or more battery cells and the compressible thermal barrier placed between adjacent cells.