Abstract: A method of verifying a program code of a synthesis computer program is disclosed. The synthesis computer program is configured for computer-controlling an automatic synthesizer (114) to automatically synthesize at least one oligonucleotide, the synthesis computer program having a plurality of program cycles for computer-controlling the automatic synthesizer (114) to sequentially synthesize the oligonucleotide by using at least one sequence of synthesis cycles. The method comprises: i. applying an automatic parsing procedure to the program code of the synthesis computer program, the automatic parsing procedure comprising automatically searching for parameter values of parameters of at least one predetermined list of parameters of interest in the program cycles of the synthesis computer program; and ii.

Abstract: An example of a jump-deterrent apparatus for a turnstile arm includes a turnstile arm receiving member having a tubular section defining a hollow interior through which a turnstile arm can extend along a common axis with the hollow interior. A jump-deterrent section of the turnstile arm receiving member extends radially outward with respect to the common axis. The jump-deterrent section defines a physical barrier extending above the turnstile arm when the turnstile arm is extending through the hollow interior.

Abstract: A method includes receiving image data of a current state of a dental site of a patient and processing the image data using a segmentation pipeline to generate an output comprising segmentation information for one or more teeth in the image data and at least one of identifications or locations of one or more oral conditions observed in the image data, wherein each of the one or more oral conditions is associated with a tooth of the one or more teeth. The method includes generating a visual overlay comprising visualizations for each of the one or more oral conditions, outputting the image data to a display, and outputting the visual overlay to the display over the image data.

Abstract: A device for determining a reference travel path for a road section determines a plurality of measured travel paths of one or more vehicles for a corresponding plurality of passages through the road section, and subdivides a course of the road section into a sequence of support point levels. For each of the plurality of measured travel paths, the device determines a sequence of cut points of the respective measured travel path with the corresponding sequence of support point levels and, for each sequence of support point levels, determines a respective amount of support points based on the determined cut points with the respective support point levels. The device determines at least one reference travel path for the road section based on the sequence of sets of support points for the corresponding sequence of support point levels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for positioning a movable component in X-ray imaging. The method comprises: acquiring a 3D image that is captured using a camera component and characterizes a motion process of a movable component; acquiring motion information of the movable component, detected by a motion sensor; positioning the movable component based on the 3D image and the motion information. The disclosure 3D image of the movable component may be combined with motion information of the movable component to position the movable component, so as to increase the precision of positioning of the movable component and improve image stitching quality and the precision of positioning of a detector, as well as to reduce the overlap requirements in image stitching and lower the exposure dose.

Abstract: A refrigerated trailer having thermal insulation, including: a plurality of side walls, wherein each side wall includes: a first plurality of vacuum insulated panels (VIPs), each VIP of the first plurality of VIPs made of thermal resistant and porous material; and a roof including: a second plurality of VIPs, each VIP of the second plurality of VIPs made of thermal resistant and porous material; a second plurality of structural posts, each structural post of the second plurality of structural posts made of composite material, the second plurality of structural posts arranged in a horizontal bow configuration to hold the second plurality of VIPs in place to form a roof.

Abstract: A process for preparing a sunflower protein product from a sunflower protein source, the sunflower protein product having a protein content of greater than 60 wt % (N×6.25) d.b, is provided. A sunflower protein product as well as a residual sunflower protein product are also provided as are food and beverages, pet food, animal feed, industrial product, cosmetic product or personal care product comprising the sunflower protein product as well as a residual sunflower protein product.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method for producing a bioproduct using a bioprocess installation. The bioprocess installation comprises an process control and a bioprocess unit. The bioprocess unit comprises a receptacle, a clarification unit with a centrifuge and a chromatography unit with a chromatograph. Cell broth obtained from the receptacle is lead through the clarification unit and the chromatography unit in a liquid stream. The clarification unit with its centrifuge is being operated in a centrifugation cycle comprising centrifugation steps. The chromatography unit with its chromatograph is being operated in a chromatography cycle comprising chromatography steps.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to machinery for forming smoking articles of cannabis compositions. In at least one embodiment, there is provided a system for alcohol-based lubrication for pre-roll machinery comprising: a reservoir tank for retaining lubricant fluid; a tube conduit having a first end fluidically coupled to the reservoir tank and an open second end; and a modified pre-roll member having a fluid-receiving opening coupled to the second tube end, the modified pre-roll member further comprising a bottom contact surface including one or more fluid exit openings coupled to the fluid-receiving opening.

Abstract: A damper valve for a vibration damper, in particular of a vehicle, comprises a valve body, at least one control disc arranged on the valve body, and at least one rotatably mounted adjustment element, wherein the valve body, the control disc and the adjustment element are arranged coaxially, and wherein the control disc is connected to the adjustment element for conjoint rotation and the control disc is rotatable relative to the valve body in order to open up or block at least one of a plurality of through-channels in the valve body for the flow of a damper fluid, wherein the control disc has at least two through-openings with different cross sections, in order to change the flow of the damper fluid, in particular the flow cross section, through the through-channels in the valve body.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for sensing fluid characteristics of peritoneal dialysate infused into and removed from a patient during treatment. The systems and methods include sensors, processors, and flow paths for determining patient health based on the fluid characteristics of the peritoneal dialysate. The system can be a peritoneal dialysis cycler which can include an infusion line; an effluent line; at least one pump positioned in the infusion and/or effluent line; and at least one sensor fluidly connected to the effluent line. The sensor can be at least one of a flow sensor, an ion selective electrode, a pH sensor, a pressure sensor, a refractive index sensor, and a temperature sensor. The method can include infusing peritoneal dialysate through an infusion line; removing peritoneal dialysate through an effluent line; and determining at least one fluid characteristic of the peritoneal dialysate in the effluent line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, an electrolyte membrane, and a corresponding electrolysis cell or an electrolysis stack for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water vapor using electric energy and/or a corresponding fuel cell or a fuel cell stack in order to produce electric energy using hydrogen and oxygen by means of a redox reaction of lithiated iron oxide iron which is dissolved in a liquid alkali carbonate salt. The membrane for splitting water vapor into hydrogen and oxygen consists, in the embodiment according to the invention, of a novel lithiated iron oxide electrolyte which is dissolved in a liquid alkali carbonate salt mixture, generally also referred to as a carbonate melt, which includes lithium carbonate among others. The electrolyte and the liquid carbonate salt are bonded in a heat-resistant non-conductive matrix, for example consisting of lithium aluminate LiAlO2 and/or another heat-resistant material with a capillary effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment configured to deliver electrical current from a remote power supply to electrically stimulate tissue of a foot of an individual. The garment can comprise a fabric and can be shaped to fit over the foot and a portion of a leg of the individual. The fabric can be configured to cause the garment body to conform to the foot when worn by the individual. The garment can further comprise a first electrode region integrated within the garment body and configured to engage a plantar region of the foot. The garment can further comprise a second electrode region integrated within the garment body and spaced from the first electrode region and configured to engage the plantar region of the foot.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and apparatuses for assigning or attributing at least one environmental attribute associated with input material(s) to target material(s), wherein the target material(s) are produced by a chemical production network using at least one of the input materials).

Abstract: The invention provides new heterocyclic compounds having the general formula (I) wherein A and R1 to R4 are as described heroin, compositions including the compounds, processes of manufacturing the compounds and methods of using the compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides conjugates that comprise a targeting moiety, a nucleic acid, and optional linking groups as well as synthetic intermediates and synthetic methods useful for preparing the conjugates. The conjugates are useful to target therapeutic nucleic acids to the liver and to treat liver diseases including hepatitis (e.g. hepatitis B and hepatitis D).

Abstract: A mattress cover includes a plurality of fire-retardant fibers and a plurality of non-fire-retardant fibers. The plurality of fire-retardant fibers has a first color. The plurality of non-fire-retardant fibers has a second color. The first color is different from the second color.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the operation of an implement associated with an agricultural machine. An imaging sensor may be used having an imaging region at least partly covering the implement, along with a thermal sensor having a sensing region which at least partly coincides with the imaging region of the imaging sensor. The image data from the imaging sensing is used to determine a location of one or more operational elements of the implement within the imaging region. The thermal sensor is used to determine a thermal characteristic (e.g. temperature) associated with each of the one or more operational elements. One or more systems of the agricultural machine may then be controlled in dependence on the determined thermal characteristic.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘22069573’, ‘22041167’, ‘22139831’, and ‘22041260’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘22137420’, ‘22137298’, ‘22137560’, ‘22139030’, ‘22044048’, ‘22059322’, ‘170020371104’, ‘170020371061’, ‘22051563’, ‘170020372101’, ‘22137299’, ‘22137765’, ‘22139022’, ‘22045141’, ‘170020371781’, and ‘170020371373’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.