Abstract: A method for determining system excitation by at least one input signal for model-based control of a technical system includes (i) providing the at least one input signal, wherein the at least one input signal physically affects at least one parameter of the technical system, (ii) defining at least one distribution assumption for the at least one parameter, (iii) defining a target function for optimizing the at least one input signal taking into account the at least one defined distribution assumption, the target function optimizing the at least one input signal at least based on a weighting of a sensitivity of the input signal, (iv) determining a numerical algorithm for solving the defined target function and an uncertainty quantification method for determining the sensitivity of the at least one input signal, (v) optimizing the defined target function based on the determined numerical algorithm and the determined uncertainty quantification method, and (vi) determining the system excitation based on the opti

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for moving a first mobile object at a traffic node includes determining a state of the first mobile object including a position, a velocity, or an acceleration of the first mobile object, and receiving a trajectory of a state of a second mobile object at the traffic node. The method further includes determining a constraint for the state of the first mobile object based on the received trajectory of the state of the second mobile object, and determining a trajectory of the state of the first mobile object based on the state of the first mobile object using a model configured to predict the trajectory of the state of the first mobile object based on (i) a trajectory of a driving signal for moving the first mobile object, and (ii) the state of the first mobile object.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for designing a state controller with stochastic optimization. The method includes receiving a state space model for describing a system to be controlled, wherein the state space model comprises a system matrix, a state vector which contains one or more state variables, an input matrix, and an input variable vector, wherein the input variable vector is based on the state vector and a feedback matrix which describes the state controller, and the one or more state variables are described on the basis of one or more probability distributions. The method further includes describing an optimization problem which includes a cost function which is calculated at least using the system matrix, the feedback matrix, an initial state, and the input matrix, and solving the optimization problem in order to determine the entries of the feedback matrix.

Abstract: An aqueous cannabinoid product including surfactant, preservative, acidulant, and cosurfactant. Most commonly cannabidiol is the cannabinoid product in the aqueous product. The cosurfactant used is typically a phytochemical product which reduces the particle size of the aqueous cannabinoid emulsion.

Abstract: An applicator having an upper cap with a base having a first tubular member and a feed tube, a free end of which extends from the base, and an opposite end adapted to engage a container valve such as an aerosol can. The applicator includes a lower cap having a second tubular member adapted to be removably attached to the container. The upper cap is attached to the lower cap such that the first tubular member is slidably inserted into the second tubular member. The upper cap is movable relative to the lower cap from a first position, in which the feed tube free end is disengaged with the valve, and a second position, in which the opposite end of the feed tube is engaged with the container valve and pushes it to an engaged position such that container contents are released through the feed tube.

Abstract: An oral airway includes a tubular body having a first end and a second end, and defining a first portion of an air flow channel, and a leg extending outwardly from the first end of the body, the leg defining a second portion of the air flow channel.

Abstract: A dual shaving razor assembly includes an arched central main body and first and second pairs of legs extending down from first and second sides of the main body, respectively, the legs of each pair being in spaced relation to each other. Each pair includes a securing arrangement for securing a shaving cartridge having blades thereto such that each shaving cartridge is adapted to pivot relative to the main body. First and second flexible and resilient wings extend from the first and second sides, respectively, of the main body between the first and second pairs of legs to a position immediately above a respective shaving cartridge held by the respective pair of legs. The wings are adapted to engage an upper surface of the respective cartridge to pivot the shaving cartridge relative to the main body upon application of an external force to the respective flexible and resilient wing.

Abstract: An aircraft gas transport system including a high pressure gas supply line having a supply valve, and an equilibrium gas line joined at junctions with the high pressure gas supply line upstream and downstream from the supply valve, and in flow communication with the high pressure gas supply line, the equilibrium gas line having an equilibrium valve and a flow restrictor, the equilibrium valve having an exit orifice and the flow restrictor being offset from the exit orifice of the equilibrium valve.

Abstract: An aircraft gas transport system including a high pressure gas supply line having a supply valve, and an equilibrium gas line joined at junctions with the high pressure gas supply line upstream and downstream from the supply valve, and in flow communication with the high pressure gas supply line, the equilibrium gas line having an equilibrium valve and a flow restrictor, the equilibrium valve having an exit orifice and the flow restrictor being offset from the exit orifice of the equilibrium valve.

Abstract: A cover guard for a rim of a paint can, includes a cover for covering a rim of a paint can to prevent entry of paint into the rim, the cover being at least part annular to surround an opening, and having an inverted U-shaped cross-section for receiving the rim therein, a brush wiper plate connected with the cover and extending within the opening, against which a paintbrush can be wiped for removing excess paint from the paintbrush which has been dipped into paint in the paint can, such that any excess paint falls back into the paint can, and a wet paintbrush cup connected to the cover for holding a web paintbrush therein.

Abstract: Methods of securing the calculation of pairwise molecular similarity coefficients between molecules, from similarity measures that are based on 3-dimensional or 2-dimensional molecular properties and/or physicochemical properties, condensed into a fingerprint or bit-string representation, in such a way that a third party cannot deduce information about the underlying molecular structures. The apparatus and process are particularly applicable to generating secured or anonymized databases of bit-strings, so that the anonymized databases can be stored remotely from a corporation's computer system, or shared securely and confidentially with another company. The mapping key that permits the anonymized bit strings to be converted back to their original form need not be disclosed outside of the corporation. The methods also permit two companies to exchange molecular structure data securely and in a manner that permits similarity calculations to be performed within as well as between the respective databases.

Abstract: Computer-readable storage media, computer-implemented methods, and systems are disclosed for a multi-platform calculation rule language and its environment. A calculation rule, presented in an expression language and specifying one or more functions, is received. The expression language, for a plurality of different platforms, allows each of a plurality of functions to be expressed using a common syntax. A selected platform is identified on which the calculation rule is to be executed. The calculation rule is resolved to the attributes of the data model in the selected platform to apply the calculation rule to the data model. The calculation rule is executed by performing the one or more functions specified in the calculation rule, and the results from executing the calculation rule are reported.

Abstract: Secure database access may be provided. First, a first schema associated with a database having a second schema may be defined. Next, a user type may be defined. The user type may comprise a user type that does not require a log-in. The defined user type may then be associated with the defined first schema. Next, at least one permission may be granted to the user type to the database on a database level. The at least one permission may comprise a create procedure permission, a create table permission, or a create function permission. Then permission to the second schema may be denied to the user type. Next, a procedure may be received comprising a procedure that poses a high security risk to the database. The received procedure may then be executed as the defined user type. The received procedure may be executed using a wrapper procedure.

Abstract: A texture tool comprising a body to which is coupled an upper cap and a lower cap. A ball holder fits in a socket defined by the body and the lower cap. The ball holder includes a plurality of balls which come into contact with a sheet of material to be embossed or imprinted.

Abstract: Computer-readable storage media, computer-implemented methods, and systems are disclosed for a multi-platform calculation rule language and its environment. A calculation rule, presented in an expression language and specifying one or more functions, is received. The expression language, for a plurality of different platforms, allows each of a plurality of functions to be expressed using a common syntax. A selected platform is identified on which the calculation rule is to be executed. The calculation rule is resolved to the attributes of the data model in the selected platform to apply the calculation rule to the data model. The calculation rule is executed by performing the one or more functions specified in the calculation rule, and the results from executing the calculation rule are reported.

Abstract: A texture tool comprising a body to which is coupled an upper cap and a lower cap. A ball holder fits in a socket defined by the body and the lower cap. The ball holder includes a plurality of balls which come into contact with a sheet of material to be embossed or imprinted.

Abstract: A mechanism is disclosed for selectively allowing certain components in a group of components to be associated with a target component. With this mechanism, it is possible for a user to select a group of candidate components, and to drop that group of candidate components into a target component. Thereafter, the mechanism iterates through the group of candidate components, and for each candidate component that is compatible with the target component, that candidate component is allowed to be associated with the target component. For each candidate component that is not compatible with the target component, that candidate component is disallowed from being associated with the target component. Some of the candidate components may be associated with the target component while others are not. This mechanism allows a user to associate a group of candidate components with a target component without knowing which candidate components are compatible with the target component.

Abstract: A punch tool for the punching of a shape through a sheet of material. The punch tool includes a punch and a die portion disposed within a housing having a slot for receiving a sheet of material. A lower ramp is disposed within the housing and, when rotated, raises the punch to engage the die. The lower ramp may be rotated regardless of the orientation of the punch tool. Thus, the punch tool may be used even when in an inverted position.