Abstract: Reagent delivery systems, which can include a reagent trough and a pump system, are useful for delivering liquids to a laboratory workbench. Processing samples on the laboratory workbench can result in a large amount of liquid waste. Described herein are reagent troughs, pump systems, reagent delivery systems, waste management systems, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A thermal energy storage and power generation system includes a thermal energy storage device including a container, a heating element in the container, a pair of fins in the container and arranged on opposite sides of the heating element, a thermal storage material in the container, and a tube in the container and extending around the thermal storage material. The system also includes a generator in communication with the thermal energy storage device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy as well as subsystems for regulating and controlling the system.

Abstract: Example medical devices and methods for using the medical devices are disclosed. An example ultrasound medical device includes an elongate shaft having a distal end region, a housing coupled to the elongate shaft, a first ultrasound transducer coupled to the housing, and a second ultrasound transducer coupled to the housing. Further, the first ultrasound transducer is configured to generate a first ultrasound wave, the second ultrasound transducer is configured to generate a second ultrasound wave and the first ultrasound wave constructively interferes with the second ultrasound wave to generate a localized pressure wave in order to transmit energy to a target region.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and computer implemented method of grouping clothing products by brands within a set of clothing images in an electronic catalog of an internet store serving online customers. Apply an object detection model to extract the dress section within the clothing image(s) to create preprocessed image(s). A machine learning model model is applied to the preprocessed image(s) to convert the image into a vector representation through an unsupervised technique. The vector contains the design features of the clothing image. The design features are representative of the brands. A clustering model is applied on the vector representations to arrive at the grouping of similar images of the clothing products. The grouped clothing products are displayed via a user interface, ordered by brands, to the online customers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing a first particle in a reactor; the first particle being a magnetic particle or a particle that can be influenced by a magnetic field, an electric field or a combination of an electrical field and a magnetic field; fluidizing the first particle in the reactor; applying a uniform magnetic field, a uniform electrical field or a combination of a uniform magnetic field and a uniform electrical field to the reactor; elevating the temperature of the reactor; and fusing the first particles to form a monolithic solid.

Abstract: A method performed in real-time includes receiving and storing time-based data over a specific time period and dividing the specific time period into a plurality of time windows. The method further includes determining that data associated with two or more proximate time windows are within a predetermined variance of one another and responsive to the determination: generating a mathematical function representative of the data associated with the two or more proximate time windows, deleting the data associated with the two or more proximate time windows, and generating a representation of the deleted data from the mathematical function. In certain embodiments, the data comprises empirical network telemetry data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for information security, specifically for automatically detecting theft of personal data. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method for automatically detecting theft of personal data on the Internet may include at least one processor configured to execute instructions, the instructions including receiving from a user, an electronic communication containing a first search term, extracting via pattern recognition one or more patterns corresponding with the first search term, and comparing the one or more patterns with a subset of data scraped from the Internet, with the subset of data scraped from the Internet being indexed by pattern for the first search term. The instructions may also include flagging matches of the one or more patterns with the subset of data based on the comparison and transmitting information associated with the matches in a report that indicates a possible theft of personal data.

Abstract: A method of operating an exoskeleton system that includes obtaining a first set of sensor data from one or more sensors associated with one or more leg actuator units of an exoskeleton system during a user activity, the first set of sensor data indicating a first configuration state of the one or more actuator units; determining, based at least in part on the first set of obtained sensor data, to change configuration of the one or more leg actuator units to a second configuration state to support a user during the user activity; and introducing fluid to one or more fluidic actuators of the one or more leg actuator units to generate the second configuration state by causing the one or more fluidic actuators to apply force at the one or more actuator units.

Abstract: A solar tracking system comprising a plurality of solar modules disposed adjacent to each other in a common plane, the plurality of solar modules having respective top and bottom faces and respective opposing first and second edges, the first edges defining a leading edge and the second edges being a trailing edge where the leading edge of the plurality of solar modules is configured to be oriented into a primary air flow such that a primary air flow direction is from the leading edge of the plurality of solar modules to the trailing edge of the plurality of solar modules; and at least one leading edge add-on having an elongated body coupled to and extending from the leading edge of a plurality of the plurality of solar modules, the at least one leading edge add-on having a profile that provides one or more aerodynamic benefits to the plurality of solar modules.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing a first particle in a reactor; the first particle being a magnetic particle or a particle that can be influenced by a magnetic field, an electric field or a combination of an electrical field and a magnetic field; fluidizing the first particle in the reactor; applying a uniform magnetic field, a uniform electrical field or a combination of a uniform magnetic field and a uniform electrical field to the reactor; elevating the temperature of the reactor; and fusing the first particles to form a monolithic solid.

Abstract: A solar tracker system comprising a solar tracker. The solar tracker includes one or more solar panels and a first dampening assembly comprising a dampener that provides dampening of rotation of the one or more solar panels to provide for dampening of the solar tracker and the one or more solar panels, the dampener reducing undesirable oscillations of the one or more solar panels of the solar tracker.

Abstract: A thermal energy storage and power generation system includes a thermal energy storage device including a container, a heating element in the container, a pair of fins in the container and arranged on opposite sides of the heating element, a thermal storage material in the container, and a tube in the container and extending around the thermal storage material. The system also includes a generator in communication with the thermal energy storage device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy as well as subsystems for regulating and controlling the system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing a first particle in a reactor; the first particle being a magnetic particle or a particle that can be influenced by a magnetic field, an electric field or a combination of an electrical field and a magnetic field; fluidizing the first particle in the reactor; applying a uniform magnetic field, a uniform electrical field or a combination of a uniform magnetic field and uniform electrical field to the reactor; elevating the temperature of the reactor; and fusing the first particles to form a monolithic solid.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and computer implemented method of grouping clothing products by brands within a set of clothing images in an electronic catalog of an internet store serving online customers. Apply an object detection model to extract the dress section within the clothing image(s) to create preprocessed image(s). A machine learning model model is applied to the preprocessed image(s) to convert the image into a vector representation through an unsupervised technique. The vector contains the design features of the clothing image. The design features are representative of the brands. A clustering model is applied on the vector representations to arrive at the grouping of similar images of the clothing products. The grouped clothing products are displayed via a user interface, ordered by brands, to the online customers.

Abstract: A solar tracker system comprising one or more tracker rotation control systems that include: a curved gear plate; and a locking element configured to lock the solar tracker system in a first configuration.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic actuator that comprising generating a member that includes a web and a pair of cavities and closing the cavities by closing one or more respective openings of the cavities to generate a first closed bladder and a second closed bladder.

Abstract: Various electric scooter docking stations are described herein. In some embodiments, the docking stations facilitate the collection, movement, and/or storage of electric scooters in a compact, elegant, and efficient configuration. For example, the docking stations can be configured to take advantage of the unique shape of a scooter, providing the storage and positioning of many scooters in a compact area. Also, the docking stations can be simple structures that facilitate the self-powered movement of electric scooters within a station.