Abstract: The present disclosure relates to materials and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in battery modules. In exemplary embodiments, a battery module includes battery cells separated by spacer elements. To mitigate thermal runaway issues, spacer elements may be extended to the interior surface of the enclosure. A seal is formed between the spacer elements and the interior wall to form a thermal barrier between adjacent battery cells.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems that may include a container housing having at least one opening, as well as a camera configured to capture a visual input relating to a deposited object placed into the at least one opening. A light source may be configured to illuminate the deposited object, and a sorting plate configured to divert the deposited object into one of a plurality of containers. A motor may be configured to move the sorting plate, and a processor system configured to: receive the visual input from the camera, classify the deposited object based on the visual input, and cause the motor to move the sorting place to divert the deposited object to the one of the plurality of containers based on the classification.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to formulations, methods, kits, and dosage forms for improved stability comprising at least two active ingredients, AMD3100, or similar stem cell mobilizer, and Tacrolimus, or FK506 derivative or analog, and one or more excipients. The formulations may be administered as a single dose subcutaneous injection. The formulations may be useful in treating various diseases, disorders or injuries.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assisted programming system for a neuromodulation device that is configured to assist a clinician to efficiently program the neuromodulation device for a particular patient. In particular, the assisted programming system comprises a user interface with a plurality of controls such as switches, each switch control corresponding to a predetermined configuration of the stimulus electrodes. Activation and de-activation of the switch controls causes stimuli to be delivered via the respective stimulus electrode configurations. Alternatively, or additionally, the user interface controls may be tiles, whose activation may cause the state of delivery of stimulation via the respective stimulus electrode configurations to be inverted.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assisted programming system for a neuromodulation device that is configured to assist a clinician to efficiently program the neuromodulation device for a particular patient. In particular, the assisted programming system comprises a processor configured to predict physiological thresholds of a particular stimulus electrode configuration from perceptual markers obtained using patient reported responses to neural stimuli via that stimulus electrode configuration. Alternatively, the processor may be configured to predict perceptual markers of a particular stimulus electrode configuration from physiological thresholds obtained using measured neural responses to neural stimuli delivered via that stimulus electrode configuration.

Abstract: Described herein are improved thermoplastic composites, which demonstrate excellent physical properties, such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, toughness, elongation, and, optionally, superior tunable biodegradability when compared to known thermoplastics. The composite comprises minimally a thermoplastic polymer, at least one phenolic compound, and, optionally, a filler.

Abstract: A galley for an aircraft is described comprising a first section, the first section having an upper surface, and wherein the upper surface is configured to be extendable along a first axis and in a first direction to form a bed. The first section may comprise a first hollow compartment, the first compartment comprising a U-shaped compartment frame that has two opposing, vertically extending side portions and an upper, top portion that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical side portions. A sleeping module may be provided within the first hollow compartment and may comprise a stowable bedframe stored within the first hollow compartment. The stowable bedframe may be configured to be pulled out from the cavity of the first compartment to form a bed.

Abstract: A system may include a physically secure environment configured to receive precious metal thereto, to retain precious metal therein, and release precious metal therefrom. A system may include a registration system configured to record and maintain records containing unique precious metal identification information, physically secure location information of precious metal, lot identification information of precious metal, and one of certification information or de-processing information of precious metal. A system may include allocating a portion of a total quantity of certified standard uniform characteristic (SUC) precious metal units in a first location within the physically secure environment to be associated with a first lot and creating a first private registry with corresponding records associated with the allocated portion of certified SUC precious metal units in the first location.

Abstract: An example optical alignment target includes a translucent or transparent substrate having a bottom surface; an opaque material formed over the bottom surface in a pattern; an enclosed channel disposed below the bottom surface; and a fluid suspension contained in the enclosed channel. The pattern has an opaque portion of an opaque material and has a gap portion devoid of the opaque material. The fluid suspension includes a carrier liquid and a light emitting material suspended in the carrier liquid. The light emitting material is selected from the group consisting of quantum dots and cerium powder.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for analysing signal windows captured subsequent to delivered neural stimuli and for providing a quality score for each signal window. The quality score is indicative of how closely the captured signal window resembles, or how likely that the captured signal window contains, an ECAP. The quality score may be provided to a process supervising a feedback loop of the closed-loop neural stimulation device delivering the stimuli and capturing the signal windows to ensure the delivered stimuli are appropriate. For example, if the score falls below a predetermined threshold, the supervisor may take a mitigation action to prevent inappropriate adjustment to the intensity of the delivered stimuli by the feedback loop, such as suspending operation of the feedback loop.

Abstract: A system for improved remote processing and interaction with an artificial survey administrator is disclosed. The system has user-defined data storage containing lists of entities and attributes and correlation data with terms that correspond to the entities and attributes. An open-ended question generation module is present that provides an open-ended question over a network to a consumer of the specific good or service located remotely from the processor, the open-ended question being directed to the consumer's experience with said good or service A consumer response module is presented.

Abstract: A bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be provided. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be made of materials that are biocompatible and non-ferrous. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be part of an implantable medical device for the purpose of medicine delivery. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may contain a working fluid and may facilitate the delivery of a separate payload fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the bidirectional pump may contain bellows which may allow the pump to deliver the payload fluid through a series of valves and/or catheters. In another embodiment the bidirectional electroosmotic pump may contain a pump sensing mechanism to monitor the state of the pump.

Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.

Abstract: A total hip arthroplasty system includes a medullary nail for insertion into a femoral canal of the femur, straight medullary nail with longitudinal axis, screw holes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a hole having a transverse axis. The system also includes a bone anchor having a threaded opening for a cut-off femoral neck, a neck screw having a seat for the femoral head and a threaded shaft, a femoral head, and an acetabular cup assembly. A jig is provided for implanting the system and includes a guide that orients relative to the nail, attachment hardware, a rail adapted to extend parallel to the transverse axis of the nail, and a second guide slidably displaceable along the rail. The system provides significant adjustability and retains maximum bone for the possibility of revision.

Abstract: The absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core has a first absorbent core having a first area and a second area, and a second absorbent core having one or more holes. The second area is a void extending through the first absorbent core. The first and second absorbent cores are vertically arranged. The second absorbent core completely covers the second area of the first absorbent core, and the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core have different compositions. The second absorbent core includes a first transverse end region and an opposing second transverse end region. The second area of the first absorbent core extends from adjacent to the first transverse end region to adjacent to the second transverse end region of the second absorbent core.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and platforms for generating and deploying an augmented reality (AR) experience using a decoupled content management system is described herein. A method for providing an AR experience can include selecting a plurality of digital content associated with the AR experience from a content database at a decoupled CMS, defining one or more triggering mechanisms for actuating the AR experience, selecting one or more augmented reality assets based on a selected media asset type, generating an AR bundle comprised of at least one of the selected plurality of digital content, the one or more triggering mechanisms and the one or more augmented reality assets, and publishing the AR bundle to an end user application.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating Alzheimer's disease using increased dosages amounts of ALZ-801.

Abstract: A container for a liquid to be dispensed has a bottom layer with a cavity defined by a closed perimeter wall with a connecting plate that adjoins the closed perimeter wall and extends in a single plane. A nozzle is provided in the closed perimeter wall in an area furthest away from the connecting plate. A top layer is sealingly attached to the connecting plate at least around the opening of the cavity. The bottom layer is made of a rigid material. The top layer is made of a flexible material. The material properties of the top layer are such that the top layer, when deformed, can at least partially lay laminar against the inside of the cavity without tearing.

Abstract: Provided are novel prodrug salts of selective aquaporin inhibitors, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and novel processes for their synthesis and novel intermediates for use in their synthesis. Also provided is use of a compound for the prophylaxis, treatment, and control of aquaporin-mediated conditions. Aquaporin inhibitors, e.g., inhibitors of AQP4 and/or AQP2, may be of utility in the treatment or control of diseases of water imbalance, for example edema (particularly edema of the brain and spinal cord), hyponatremia, and excess fluid retention, as well as diseases such as epilepsy, retinal ischemia and other diseases of the eye, myocardial ischemia, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, myocardial infarction, myocardial hypoxia, congestive heart failure, sepsis, and neuromyelitis optica, as well as migraines.

Abstract: A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material includes a frame and an identification tag applicator mounted to the frame. The blank includes a first surface that forms an interior surface of the container and a second surface that forms an exterior surface of the container. The identification tag applicator is configured to apply an identification tag to the first surface of the blank. The machine also includes a mandrel assembly mounted to the frame and located operationally downstream from the identification tag applicator. The mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a portion of the container. The machine also includes a lift assembly configured to lift the blank having the identification tag adhered thereto towards the mandrel and wrap the blank about the mandrel.