Abstract: A carriage unit for binder jetting additive manufacturing of components. A carriage body is movably mounted to a carriage frame within a printer unit and configured to traverse relative to a work surface. Two compaction rollers are mounted to the carriage body. Each is configured to move between a retracted position disengaged from build material powder to a deployed condition to recoat build material powder over a work surface. A powder dispensing unit is mounted to the carriage body and configured to dispense a metered amount of the build material powder as the carriage body traverses over the work surface. A print head mounted to the carriage body is configured to deposit a predetermined pattern of binder as the carriage unit traverses relative to the work surface.

Abstract: Methods for determining renal function in an animal subject, the method including measuring the concentration of ?-ammoisobutyric acid (?-amino isobutyrate) (BAIB) in patients samples and determining the presence, likelihood, or progression of kidney disease as a result of structural damage, or mortality associated with kidney disease. The methods also include measuring the concentration of BAIB in combination is symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) and determining kidney disease based upon the concentrations of BAIB and SDMA in the samples. Anti-BAIB antibodies, BAIB-conjugates, and assay methods using the antibodies and conjugates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for connectorizing optical fibers receives an image of an optical fiber and segments the image along an image dimension corresponding to a length of the optical fiber to generate a plurality of image lines. Each image line includes a plurality of foreground pixels associated with the optical fiber and a plurality of background pixels associated with a background of the image. For each image line, the system defines a background intensity based on one or more background pixels and a foreground intensity based on one or more foreground pixels. The system compares the foreground intensity to the background intensity to identify any defects and logs each defect identified. If the number of defects logged is below a predetermined defect threshold, the optical fiber is ready to receive a connector. Otherwise, the optical fiber is not ready to receive the connector.

Abstract: An enhanced N2 regulation system is integrated with a H2 sensor together as a combined package. This system is designed to detect the generation of hydrogen within a transformer, directly within the nitrogen headspace of the transformer. The present invention also ensures a system's operation that maintains the set pressure range by either adding nitrogen or venting overpressure to the atmosphere as required. The final stage of the N2 regulator system is responsible for maintaining the gas-blanketed tank pressure within the range of 0.5 to 5.0 psi consistently.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology include receiving an indication that a user has accessed a webpage comprising a form. Responsive to determining that the user is registered with a remote server, aspects also include accessing an account information of the user including an attribute, identifying a field of the form, the field including a first form information matching the attribute, generating a new selector that uniquely identifies the field in a document object model associated with the form, and transmitting, to a remote server, an indication of the new selector. Responsive to determining that the user is not registered with the remote server, aspects also include receiving a selector selected from a plurality of selectors associated with the webpage, accessing a second form information from a field of the form associated with the received selector, and autofilling a field of another form with the second form information.

Abstract: A nerve integrity monitoring device includes a control module and a physical layer module. The control module is configured to generate a payload request. The payload request (i) requests a data payload from a sensor in a wireless nerve integrity monitoring network, and (ii) indicates whether a stimulation probe device is to generate a stimulation pulse. The physical layer module is configured to (i) wirelessly transmit the payload request to the sensor and the stimulation probe device, or (ii) transmit the payload request to a console interface module. The physical layer module is also configured to, in response to the payload request, (i) receive the data payload from the sensor, and (ii) receive stimulation pulse information from the stimulation probe device. The data payload includes data corresponding to an evoked response of a patient. The evoked response is generated based on the stimulation pulse.

Abstract: Methods and systems for machine-readable code-based access in absence of a physical authentication token. In some embodiments, the system receives, from a mobile device, a text message, in which the mobile device is operating on a mobile network and associated with a user digital identifier relating to the mobile network, and the text message indicates a first request for access in absence of the physical authentication token. The system determines whether to authenticate the first request based on mobile device information relating to the mobile device. In response to authenticating the first request, the system provides a first machine-readable code associated with a user account; and receives a second request from a third party for accessing the user account. The system assesses second information based on a prediction model and first information associated with the first machine-readable code; and in response to a satisfactory assessment result, authenticates the second request.

Abstract: A picture frame comprising a picture carrier portion and a frame portion, the frame portion for formation of a frame and comprising frame members with: a side member hingedly connected via a first hinge connection to the picture carrier portion; a back member hingedly connected via a second hinge connection to the side member, wherein in an assembled configuration: the side member forms an side of the frame; the back member forms a back of the frame and is inclined relative the carrier portion to extend from the side member to the picture carrier portion.

Abstract: A cable storage assembly is provided including a first cable configured to be used outdoors, a second cable configured to be used outdoors and indoors, a connector, an external cable storage reel, and a housing. The external cable storage reel defines a first flange, a second flange, and a first space between the first flange and the second flange. The external cable storage reel is configured to receive the first cable within the first space, and the housing defines an internal volume and includes at least one opening. The housing is configured to receive an extra portion of the first cable within the internal volume. The first cable extends from the first space into the internal volume through the opening(s). The first cable is connected to the second cable within the internal volume using the connector. The second cable is configured to extend from the internal volume through the opening(s).

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and non-transitory machine-readable media associated with mirroring data for a virtual environment. An apparatus can include a memory device and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory device. The processor can receive data for display from a different apparatus that is coupled to the apparatus, wherein the different apparatus is a physical apparatus. The processor can modify image data for a virtual environment using the data. A display system coupled to the processor can display the modified image data of the virtual environment to mirror the data from the different apparatus to the virtual environment.

Abstract: Described herein is a graphics processor having processing resources with configurable thread and register configurations. Program code can configure a number of registers and accumulators that will be used by hardware threads during execution of the program code by the graphics processor. Processing resources within the graphics processor can be configured to assign different numbers of registers and accumulators to hardware threads based on the configuration requested by program code to be executed by the processing resource.

Abstract: A respirator is disclosed. The respirator includes a mask body and a harness. The mask body includes polypropylene in an amount of between 60 and 100 weight percent. The harness is attached to the mask body. The harness includes elastomeric polypropylene-miscible copolymer in an amount of between 80 and 100 weight percent. The respirator includes an overall composition of polypropylene of at least 80 weight percent. The respirator includes an overall composition of ethylene of less than 10 weight percent. The respirator may be consistent with definition of recyclable according to Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) standards for polypropylene.

Abstract: A golf club head having discreet regions of specific mass relationships, including a lightweight forward portion, to achieve specific mass properties and performance.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to methods, compositions, and kits for preparing a ligation-based or amplicon-based library in situ, e.g., for sequencing.

Abstract: Bi-directional motor (36) for gas engine replacement device (10). One embodiment provides a gas engine replacement device (10) including a housing (14), a battery receptacle (54), a motor (36), a power take-off shaft (38) receiving torque from the motor (36), a power switching network (310) configured to selectively provide power to the motor (36), and an electronic processor (302) coupled to the power switching network (310). The electronic processor (302) is configured to rotate the motor (36) in a first direction and receive an input to switch a rotation direction of the motor (36). The electronic processor is also configured to control the power switching network (310) to stop the motor (36) and rotate the motor (36) in a second direction after controlling the power switching network (310) to stop the motor (36).

Abstract: Circuit techniques reduce or prevent audible artifacts in a Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) interface circuit, improving handling of mis-configuration/mis-attachment of devices. The interface includes at least one terminal for accepting an audio input signal or providing an audio line output signal coupled to an input or output of a first audio circuit. The first audio circuit operates from a low voltage domain and receives the audio input signal or provides the audio line output signal. A second circuit operates from a higher voltage domain and a switching circuit couples the at least one terminal to the second circuit. The output is slew-rate controlled to control a transition time of the output, so that audible artifacts in the audio input signal or the audio line output signal that could be generated by the switching circuit connecting the second circuit to the at least one terminal are avoided.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body assembly, a shaft assembly, a stapling head assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly, and an anvil. The stapling head assembly having a deck member and a closure shaft capable of moving relative to the deck member. The anvil including a head, a shank, a biasing body, and a electronic unit having a distance sensor. The head and the shank being capable of moving relative to each other. The biasing body being interposed between the head and the shank with a known spring constant. The distance sensor being capable of measuring a relative distance between the shank and the head, while the electronic unit can communicate a parameter associated with the relative distance to a console.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a connection area and a trace extending from the connection area. A solder barrier is provided on at least a portion of the trace. The solder barrier is used in lieu of a solder mask. The solder barrier is formed by a laser oxidation process or a laser ablation process, which alters a material property of the trace. Altering the material property of the trace causes the altered portion of the trace to be non-solderable, but does not negatively impact the speed or reliability of signal transmission along the trace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconstitutable sheet comprising a dehydrated substance that can be reconstituted to a hydrated form, offering a groundbreaking approach to water-based food processing and storage. Versatile sheet making methods, such as printing methods, and efficient reconstitution processes pave the way for a revolution in dairy and alternate milk and all water-based edibles and non-edible product consumption, distribution, and storage.

Abstract: A heat pump system is disclosed. The heat pump system may include a housing defining an interior chamber of the heat pump system. The heat pump system may further include a heat pump component disposed inside the housing. The heat pump component may generate sound waves during heat pump component operation. The heat pump system may further include a noise cancelling device configured to cover at least one of housing inner walls and the heat pump component. The noise cancelling device may be a panel having a pattern configured to minimize sound wave transmission from the heat pump component.