Abstract: A laser resonator includes a gain medium that produces light from pump energy and a variable light attenuator, which receives light and emits either (i) a first light including a continuous series of micropulses, or (ii) a second light including a series of macropulses at spaced time intervals, where each macropulse includes a series of micropulses. Each micropulse has a duration of 0.1 to 10 microseconds, and a duration of each macropulse is less than the time interval between each macropulse, and the micropulses have a frequency of 5 kHz to 40 kHz.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core structure disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, and a flex bond channel region. The absorbent core structure includes an upper nonwoven layer having polymer fibers, a lower nonwoven layer having polymer fibers, and an inner core layer disposed between the upper and lower nonwoven layers. The flex bond channel region has a dry channel depth of from about 1.0 mm to about 4.5 mm and a channel width of from about 1.0 mm to about 3.0 mm. The flex bond channel region has a Dry MD Bending Resistance of less than about 0.04 N/mm. The inner core layer comprises an outer absorbent zone that substantially surrounds a central absorbent zone. The basis weight of the central absorbent zone is greater than the basis weight of the outer absorbent zone.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for detecting buried pipelines and spills. One method includes operations for programming a drone to fly over a geographical area, and for capturing, during a flight of the drone, geophysical data with geophysical equipment in the drone. Further, the method includes capturing, during the flight of the drone, images with a camera in the drone. A machine-learning (ML) model is utilized to identify locations of buried pipes and spills based on the captured geophysical data and the captured images. Further, the method includes presenting the identified locations of the buried pipes and spills in a map of the geographical area.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having a roof frame, an outer roof skin element and a headliner, which forms a visible surface visible from a vehicle interior. An acoustic seal fully bridges a gap between the outer roof skin element and the headliner.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to monitoring network traffic using network monitoring computers (NMCs). Metrics may be determined based on monitoring network traffic associated with a plurality of entities each associated with a profile that includes the metrics for each entity. Beaconing metrics associated with beaconing activity may be determined based on the metrics. The profile of each entity may be compared with the beaconing metrics to determine the entities that may be engaged in beaconing activity. The entities may be characterized based on beaconing activity such that the beaconing activity includes communication with endpoints associated with the third parties, employing communication protocols associated with the third-parties, or exchanging payloads consistent with the beaconing activity. Reports that include information associated with the entities and its beaconing activity may be generated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for telephones by providing an improved and streamlined user experience and enhanced fail over mechanisms. A decentralized system managed through a web site which allows for continued operation even when the primary systems fail includes a mechanism for restoring the primary systems automatically when they become available again. Phones connect to two PBX systems at the same time, one local and one at a remote location. The two PBX systems synchronize configuration data and media files between them. The website can also be used to manage any number of systems allowing any size organization to manage every phone system in their organization from a single interface.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PDBW79 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PDBW79 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PDBW79 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PDBW79 or a locus conversion of 1PDBW79 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Described are acoustic absorber materials with high acoustic attenuation and high thermal conductivity comprising an inorganic, porous foam and an absorbing material within at least a portion of the pores of the foam, ultrasound transducers and devices including the same, as well as methods of making the materials.

Abstract: A rotor blade configured to be installed on a rotary-wing aircraft includes a main blade body including an inboard end configured to be coupled to a rotor blade hub and an outboard end. The rotor blade includes a blade tip removably coupled to the outboard end of the main blade body, the blade tip including an inner cavity. The rotor blade further includes a tip block including an inboard portion coupled to the outboard end of the main blade body and a cantilevered portion extending beyond the outboard end of the rotor blade and into the inner cavity of the blade tip.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of reducing blood pressure or effecting a hemodynamic change in a subject, the methods comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an agonist of natriuretic peptide receptor 1 (NPR1) (e.g., an agonist anti-NPR1 antibody).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides solid forms of resiquimod useful, e.g., as an immunomodulatory payload component of certain biomaterials (e.g., hydrogels) and/or formulations for administration to subjects.

Abstract: An in-tank filter assembly for an industrial fluid reservoir tank includes a two piece filter assembly mount comprising an upper filter mount and a lower tank extension member; an element and bypass plate; a bypass structure within the element and bypass plate; a filter element mount coupled to the element and bypass plate; the disposable filter element removably coupled to the filter element mount, wherein the filter assembly forms a bowl-less in tank return line filter having inside-out flow; and an inlet closing valve configured to selectively close off the inlet and biased toward a closed position, wherein the inlet closing valve is configured to automatically close off the inlet when the disposable filter element is removed from the filter element mount.

Abstract: An in-tank filter assembly for an industrial fluid reservoir tank includes a filter assembly mount with tank coupling elements to secure the assembly mount to a tank, and wherein the mount includes an inlet connection configured to be coupled to an inlet line of the tank; a bypass structure configured to selectively open allowing flow to flow around the filter element into the tank in bypass operation; and a disposable filter element including at least a top end cap and a bottom end cap with filter media extending between the top end cap and a lower end cap, wherein the filter assembly forms a bowl-less in tank return line filter having inside-out flow.

Abstract: Compounds, tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula Ia, as defined in the specification. In an embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition can be in a liquid dosage form and can comprise a therapeutically effective amount of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an adjuvant and a therapeutic agent. In another embodiment, a method of adjuvant treating a disorder or condition can comprising administering the pharmaceutical composition to a patient.

Abstract: A loaded-chamber indicator firearm trigger device is provided. The device is comprised of a firearm with a trigger (or only a trigger in one embodiment), wherein the trigger is comprised of an exterior side surface with at least one indicia. The indicia is only visible outside of the frame of the firearm when the firing pin of the firearm is engaged (which causes the portion of the trigger the indicia is positioned on to move outside of the frame of the firearm). As a result, the observability of the indicia on the trigger indicates the firearm has an engaged firing pin and is ready to fire.

Abstract: Described are ultrasound transducer modules and handheld ultrasound imagers including thermal and acoustic management features to produce high quality ultrasound images in a portable, handheld form factor.

Abstract: Expandable branching stent prostheses and methods of deployment for the same are discussed herein. A deployment system includes an expandable branching stent prosthesis having a trunk portion, a first branching portion, and a second branching portion. The deployment system also includes a first balloon disposed within the first branching portion and the trunk portion, the first balloon being configured to inflate to deploy the first branching portion and the trunk portion of the expandable branching stent prosthesis. The deployment system also includes a second balloon disposed within the second branching portion and configured to inflate to deploy the second branching portion of the expandable branching stent prosthesis.

Abstract: Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A motor bearing assembly for a vehicle, wherein an x axis, a y axis, and a z axis are defined which are perpendicular to one another. The motor bearing assembly comprises a motor bearing with a housing to be secured to the vehicle body and a stop buffer which protrudes from the housing parallel to the z axis, said stop buffer having an end face outside of the housing. An engine support mounting is to be connected to the engine, said engine support mounting having a base surface which faces the end face. A securing element protrudes through the end face parallel to the z axis and connects the engine support mounting to the motor bearing. The engine support mounting has at least one heat protection side element, said at least one heat protection side element together with the base surface completely covering the end face.

Abstract: An aerospace battery may include a housing and a battery pack core. The housing may include a thin dual layer casing. The battery pack core is disposed in the housing and may include at least one cell district that includes a plurality of pouch cell batteries. A ceramic material may surround the at least one cell district and a closed cell foam may fill open space between the ceramic material and the housing.

Abstract: A battery pack core may include a cold plate comprising a plurality of apertures defined between a first major surface and a second major surface of the cold plate; a plurality of battery cells, a single battery cell positioned in each aperture of the plurality of apertures such that a first end of the battery cell projects beyond the first major surface and a second end of the battery cell projects beyond the second major surface; and a plurality of silicone bushings, a silicone bushing surrounding each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells and contacting a wall of the aperture in which the battery cell is positioned.