Abstract: Dual composition block copolymers made from conjugated diene and monovinyl aromatic monomers in batch organolithium initiated polymerization show advantageous performance in the production of crosslinked microcellular rubber compounds and pressure sensitive hot melt adhesives. The dual composition block copolymers are partially coupled with a coupling agent linking inner monovinyl aromatic blocks. Their un-coupled low molecular weight fraction has greater monovinyl aromatic repeating unit content than their coupled high molecular weight fraction. Crosslinked microcellular rubber articles made from the dual composition block copolymers exhibit lower density, smaller and more homogeneous cell size, higher softness and higher resiliency than prior art block copolymers. Rubber compounding of formulations comprising the dual composition block copolymers proceed at slightly lower torque and slightly lower temperature than with prior art block copolymers.

Abstract: Certain examples described herein control an amount of a functional agent that is deposited in a three-dimensional printing system. In certain examples, an amount of a functional agent is controlled based on a distance function, wherein the distance function is associated with a distance between a particular portion of an object to be fabricated and a surface of the object. The functional agent may be a binder, a fusing agent or a detailing agent, amongst others.

Abstract: A radiation shield assembly for blocking radiation at a gas turbine piping connection joint is provided. The radiation shield assembly includes a radiation shield configured to surround the gas turbine piping connection joint. The radiation shield includes at least two shield portions coupled to one another at a pair of flanged joints. Each shield portion of the at least two shield portions include an inner shell, an outer shell, and insulation disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: A radiation shield for blocking radiation at a gas turbine piping connection joint is provided. The radiation shield is configured to surround the gas turbine piping connection joint. The radiation shield includes at least two shield portions in contact with one another at a pair of flanged ends. The at least two shield portions collectively define an opening. Each shield portion of the at least two shield portions includes an inner shell, an outer shell, and insulation disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell. One of the inner shell or the outer shell includes a pipe connection bracket that extends into the opening.

Abstract: This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.

Abstract: The present invention provides tyrosinase-inhibiting molecules of general formula (I) and a dermopharmaceutical or cosmetic composition that includes at least one of said tyrosinase-inhibiting molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm·sup·3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm.sup.3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine.

Abstract: A modulo-based ADC implementation is provided and involves converting an input analog signal into phases of other M periodic analog reference signals based on one or more transfer functions, wherein M?2. The phase of each of the M reference signals comprises a folded signal corresponding to the input analog signal that is amplitude-folded to fall within a required amplitude range. This signal-to-phase conversion allows a modulo operation to be implemented over the input analog signal. Further, the M reference signals are used to obtain M discrete-time digital signals which, in turn, are used to obtain a digital representation of the input analog signal.

Abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene encoding type VII collagen. EB comprises a phenotypically diverse group of inherited blistering diseases that affect the skin, and possibly mucous membranes and other organs A number of therapeutic strategies have been explored for managing the treatment of EB, such as (i) surgery, (ii) chemotherapy, (iii) use of collagenase activity inhibitors, (iv) use of antibiotics, (v) use of anti-inflammatory compound, (vi) cell therapies, (viii) protein therapy as well as (ix) gene therapy. Gene therapy of EB aimed to provide therapeutic benefit through manipulation of DNA or RNA. Anti-sense therapy targeting specific exons have been described, such as targeting exons 73 and 80. However, this kind of therapeutic strategy had to be improved as regards its pharmaceutical compliance.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to low-profile, low-weight cargo loader, including a pair of cargo loaders including a first cargo loader arranged in tandem with a second cargo loader in a first orientation. According to an embodiment, each of the first cargo loader and the second cargo loader includes a chassis, a scissor lift, a platform, a front driving system, and a rear driving system. According to an embodiment, the second cargo loader is configured to be stacked on the first cargo loader in a second orientation.

Abstract: A method of treating a sintered mining insert including cemented carbide includes the step of subjecting the mining insert to a surface hardening process. The surface hardening process is executed at an elevated temperature of or above 100° C. A mining insert is also provided, wherein the HV1 Vickers hardness measurement increase (HV1%) from the surface region, measured as an average of HV1 measurements taken at 100 ?m, 200 ?m and 300 ?m below the surface, compared to the HV1 Vickers hardness measured in the bulk (HV1bulk), is at least 8.05-0.00350×HV1bulk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine.

Abstract: A cemented carbide including an eta phase and a Ni—Al binder is provided. The Ni—Al binder includes intermetallic y?-Ni3Al -precipitates embedded in a substitutional solid solution matrix of Al and Ni. A weight ratio Al/Ni of between 0.03 to 0.10, wherein a total amount of Ni and Al is between 70 to 95 wt % of the total binder A method of making a cutting tool is also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.

Abstract: A modular tool anchor includes an anchor body positionable about a tubular. The anchor includes an anchor wedge for gripping against the tubular. A wedge drive screw engages a piston that biases the wedge into contact with the tubular as the wedge drive screw is tightened. The anchor also includes a compression seal positioned within the anchor body. A sealing flange abuts the compression seal. As seal compression screws are tightened, the sealing flange engages the compression seal and forces it against the tubular.

Abstract: A dermabrasion device having a surface (120) with protuberances (110) arranged in a pattern (160) defined by an abrasive group (130) with at least three protuberances (110), arranged in a first arc; and a second abrasive group (130) arranged in a second arc having a larger radius than the first arc and wherein the second arc is concentric with the first arc, each abrasive group (130) being formed by at least three protuberances (110) with different apex shapes. In addition, the abrasive group (130) has protuberances (110) that have different heights to remove unwanted tissue at different skin depths, preventing the creation of noticeable wrinkles or lines that may later cause scarring.

Abstract: A dispensing lid assembly having a lid portion that seals off the opening of the container but for an aperture and a centrally disposed interface void. The lid portion provides an integrated, external measuring spout in communication with the aperture. A dial portion may be rotatably coupled to the lid portion so that they rotate independent of each other. The dial portion is operatively associated with a diaphragm disposed under the lid portion so that rotation of the dial portion selectively moves the diaphragm between an open configuration and a closed configuration closing off the aperture and fluidly disconnecting the compartment of the container from the external measuring spout.

Abstract: A modular tool anchor includes an anchor body positionable about a tubular. The anchor includes an anchor wedge for gripping against the tubular. A wedge drive screw engages a piston that biases the wedge into contact with the tubular as the wedge drive screw is tightened. The anchor also includes a compression seal positioned within the anchor body. A sealing flange abuts the compression seal. As seal compression screws are tightened, the sealing flange engages the compression seal and forces it against the tubular.

Abstract: Systems and methods for simultaneously recovering and separate sounds from multiple sources using Impulse Radio Ultra-Wideband (IR-UWB) signals are described. In one embodiment, a device can be configured for generating an audio signal based on audio source ranging using ultrawideband signals. In an embodiment the device includes, a transmitter circuitry, a receiver circuitry, memory and a processor. The processor configured to generate a radio signal. The radio signal including an ultra-wideband Gaussian pulse modulated on a radio-frequency carrier. The processor further configured to transmit the radio signal using the transmitter circuitry, receive one or more backscattered signals at the receiver circuitry, demodulate the one or more backscattered signals to generate one or more baseband signals, and generate a set of data frames based on the one or more baseband signals.

Abstract: A novel, alternative, low-cost synthesis process for the in vitro production of carminic acid by using the hemolymph cells of the insect Dactylopius coccus Costa (cochineal scale insect) for use in the dye industry for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles.