Abstract: An aqueous binder composition is provided that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable, non-irritating, retinoid containing formulations and delivery systems for topical application to the skin. The disclosed topical formulations and delivery systems provide controlled release of the retinoid to the skin for the treatment of amenable skin conditions as well as for improvement of aesthetic skin properties. Also provided are methods for the formulation, manufacture and use of the disclosed retinoid containing formulations and delivery systems.

Abstract: Tracing status of a programmable device can include, in response to loading a device image for the programmable device, determining, using a processing unit on the programmable device, trace data for the device image, storing, by the processing unit, the trace data for the device image in a memory, and, in response to unloading the device image, recording the unloading of the device image in the trace data in the memory.

Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of display devices such as hand dryers, each with a programmed computer display, and all communicating to a central location via a high speed link system. A display screen is mounted to each of the hand dryers and viewable by a user while drying the user's hands. A processor is located within the housing and is in signal-communication with the display screen. The high-speed link system is in signal-communication with each processor and an external data source, wherein the data source communicates with the processor to change the image displayed on the display screen. Sensors communicate ambient conditions outside of the display screen to a database.

Abstract: A size and/or shape specific 3D-beam modulation filter and a size and/or shape specific immobilizer are provided for cone-beam breast computed tomography (bCT). The immobilizer places the breast on an optimal position in the field of view of the scanner system and the 3D-beam modulation filter modulates the incident x-ray beam in the cone-angle (i.e. z-axis of the detector panel) and fan angle (i.e. x-axis of the detector panel) directions in order to improve equalization of the photon fluence incident upon the detector panel and reduce unnecessary radiation dose that the breast receives. Both the immobilizer and the 3D-beam modulation filter are selected among a plurality of alternatives based on the specific shape, size and/or shape or size of the person's breast.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly, aqueous binder composition that includes a metal salt and a polyol is provided. The metal salt may be a water soluble salt, including salts of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, tin, zirconium, thallium, lead, and bismuth. The polyol may include water miscible or water soluble polymeric alcohols including polyvinyl alcohol. The binder composition may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven mats, among other products.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable, non-irritating, retinoid containing formulations for topical application to the skin for modulated sheet-peeling of the skin without inflammatory response that retards healing of the skin. The topical formulations have concentration levels of ingredients, including retinol, a retinol activation system having a surfactant and a solvent, anti-inflammatory agents, that are formulated for exfoliating skin in skincare treatments such as chemexfoliation, peeling, dermal restructuring, without associated inflammatory affects, such as irritation, redness, drying, oozing, swelling, tenderness of skin, which retard healing of the skin. Also provided are methods for the formulation, manufacture and use of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: A processor/endpoint communication coupling configuration system includes a plurality of processing subsystems coupled to a multi-endpoint adapter device by a plurality of communication couplings included on at least one hardware subsystem. A communication coupling configuration engine identifies each at least one hardware subsystem, determines at least one communication coupling configuration capability of the plurality of communication couplings, and determines at least one first multi-endpoint adapter device capability of the multi-endpoint adapter device.

Abstract: A size and/or shape specific 3D-beam modulation filter and a size and/or shape specific immobilizer are provided for cone-beam breast computed tomography (bCT). The immobilizer places the breast on an optimal position in the field of view of the scanner system and the 3D-beam modulation filter modulates the incident x-ray beam in the cone-angle (i.e. z-axis of the detector panel) and fan angle (i.e. x-axis of the detector panel) directions in order to improve equalization of the photon fluence incident upon the detector panel and reduce unnecessary radiation dose that the breast receives. Both the immobilizer and the 3D-beam modulation filter are selected among a plurality of alternatives based on the specific shape, size and/or shape or size of the person's breast.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to display systems, display devices, and methods of making and using them. Some exemplary display systems are capable of attaching a display device to a computer monitor. The exemplary display systems sought to create improved display systems and devices capable of displaying information to a user and attaching to a computer monitor and/or lagre format electronic display.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable, non-irritating, skin treatment active agents containing formulations and delivery systems for topical application to the skin. The disclosed topical formulations and delivery systems provide controlled, gentle release of the active agents into the skin for the treatment of amenable skin conditions as well as for improvement of aesthetic skin properties. Also provided are methods for the formulation, manufacture and use of the disclosed formulations and delivery systems.

Abstract: Diagnostics for inadequate performance and/or degradation of an exhaust aftertreatment system are disclosed. A performance degradation analysis of the exhaust aftertreatment system includes a determination of a long term brake specific NOx value over a time period and a comparison of the long term brake specific NOx value to a threshold value.

Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of display devices such as hand dryers, each with a programmed computer display, and all communicating to a central location via a high speed link system. A display screen is mounted to each of the hand dryers and viewable by a user while drying the user's hands. A processor is located within the housing and is in signal-communication with the display screen. The high-speed link system is in signal-communication with each processor and an external data source, wherein the data source communicates with the processor to change the image displayed on the display screen. Sensors communicate ambient conditions outside of the display screen to a database.

Abstract: A multi-endpoint adapter includes endpoints configured to couple to respective processing subsystems, multi-endpoint adapter ports configured to couple to an external switch via respective external switch ports, and an internal switch coupled to the endpoints and multi-endpoint adapter ports. The internal switch receives a data packet from a first application provided by a first processing subsystem through a first endpoint, and matches the data packet to a data flow associated with QoS parameter(s). The internal switch then identifies a data flow action that is associated with the data flow and that provides for the transmission of the data packet via a first multiple endpoint adapter port that is configured in a manner that satisfies the at least one QoS parameter, and performs the data flow action to transmit the data packet through the first multi-endpoint adapter port and a first external switch port to the external switch.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for adaptive regeneration of aftertreatment system components. The system may include an aftertreatment system and a controller. The controller is configured to access one or more parameters indicative of an ambient condition, determine a regeneration type of a regeneration process for a component of the aftertreatment system, determine an application in condition, and modify a parameter for the regeneration process for the component of the aftertreatment system. In some instances, the controller initiates the regeneration process. In some instances, the one or more parameters include an ambient air temperature, a reductant tank temperature, or a particulate matter sensor temperature. In some instances, the modified parameter includes a target regeneration temperature, a regeneration duration, a dwell time between regeneration process, a threshold value for the regeneration process, or a minimum regeneration temperature.

Abstract: A trolling assembly with breakaway system, that has a movable arm assembly, an adjustable assembly, a mounting assembly, which has an extension arm having a first angle, an arm connector assembly, an actuator assembly, and a shield arm assembly that defines an acute angle, while in a deployed configuration, with a water line that a sea vessel is in while in a path of travel to shield a fishing line and baits and/or lures from seaweed and debris by pushing the seaweed and debris upwardly towards the water line along a tapered end of the shield arm assembly to then be released. The shield arm assembly, in the deployed configuration, extends outwardly from the sea vessel to define a second angle, and is fixedly connected to the arm connector assembly providing the shield arm assembly a predetermined resistance to maintain the acute angle while in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: Tracing status of a programmable device can include, in response to loading a device image for the programmable device, determining, using a processing unit on the programmable device, trace data for the device image, storing, by the processing unit, the trace data for the device image in a memory, and, in response to unloading the device image, recording the unloading of the device image in the trace data in the memory.

Abstract: Detecting fraudulent activity can include receiving, via at least one computing device, transactional data from a first computing system, the transactional data comprising data describing at least one transaction and user identifying information. The transactional data can be determined to correspond to a particular user account. Mobile device data associated with the particular user account can be received. Based on a comparison of the transactional data to the mobile device data, a likelihood of a fraudulent event can be determined. In response to the likelihood of the fraudulent event exceeding a predefined threshold, one or more remedial actions can be performed.