Abstract: A closure includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly and an actuator coupled to the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly. The actuator is arranged to reconfigure the first and second magnetic assemblies from a closed configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are attracted to one another to an open configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are repelled from one another. Where the magnetic assemblies are coupled to respective sides of an aperture in a flexible substrate, operation of the actuator will tend to open and close the aperture.

Abstract: A closure includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly and an actuator coupled to the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly. The actuator is arranged to reconfigure the first and second magnetic assemblies from a closed configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are attracted to one another to an open configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are repelled from one another. Where the magnetic assemblies are coupled to respective sides of an aperture in a flexible substrate, operation of the actuator will tend to open and close the aperture.

Abstract: A closure includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly and an actuator coupled to the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly. The actuator is arranged to reconfigure the first and second magnetic assemblies from a closed configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are attracted to one another to an open configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are repelled from one another. Where the magnetic assemblies are coupled to respective sides of an aperture in a flexible substrate, operation of the actuator will tend to open and close the aperture.

Abstract: A washable multi-layer composite capable of fluid containment that may be used to protect a surface from liquid infiltration

Abstract: A charging station includes a body portion with a mains voltage electrical receptacle and a voltage converter portion, and a removable convenience feature where the removable convenience feature includes a coupling member and a support column, and where the charging station includes at least one additional electrical receptacle arranged to provide power to a personal electronic device.

Abstract: A charging system for a personal electronic device provides individual localized outlets along with convenience features for a domestic user or a patron of a hospitality facility.

Abstract: A method of chemical processing includes passing a substrate material from a first transfer conveyor device to a second transfer conveyor device across a fluid reservoir so that a first surface of the substrate contacts a fluid within the reservoir and a second surface of the substrate is substantially untouched by the fluid within the reservoir and the first and second transfer conveyor devices are placed substantially outside of the reservoir.

Abstract: A method and system for providing verified online profiles. The method and system comprises receiving identity information from a user. The identity information is obtained from a public record check from a remote database. It is determined if the public record is for the user, based on a score determined by comparing the name and birth date information from the user and the name and birth date information from the public record check. The scores are combined to obtain a matching score to determine if the public record check is for the user if the match score is predetermined above a threshold.

Abstract: A method and system is provided that manages events involving an individual's digital assets and/or external services that the individual interfaces with using external service credentials. The method and system allow the individual to securely store digital assets and external service credentials used to login to external services. The method and system further allow the individual to create a plan of actions to be executed on specified dates, where the actions involve one or more of the individual's digital assets and/or involve one or more external services that the individual interfaces with using one or more external service credentials. The plan of actions takes the format of a timeline that includes one or more timeline events, where an action and a date are associated with a timeline event.

Abstract: A method for installing a heated piston into a cylinder sleeve that is initially smaller than the piston includes: receiving the engine block at a heating station, heating the engine cylinder sleeve with heated air for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature of the cylinder sleeve is equal to or greater than a temperature of the piston, and inserting the piston into the heated cylinder sleeve.

Abstract: A method and system is provided that manages events involving an individual's digital assets and/or external services that the individual interfaces with using external service credentials. The method and system allow the individual to securely store digital assets and external service credentials used to login to external services. The method and system further allow the individual to create a plan of actions to be executed on specified dates, where the actions involve one or more of the individual's digital assets and/or involve one or more external services that the individual interfaces with using one or more external service credentials. The plan of actions takes the format of a timeline that includes one or more timeline events, where an action and a date are associated with a timeline event.

Abstract: A method for installing a heated piston into a cylinder sleeve that is initially smaller than the piston includes: receiving the engine block at a heating station, heating the engine cylinder sleeve with heated air for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature of the cylinder sleeve is equal to or greater than a temperature of the piston, and inserting the piston into the heated cylinder sleeve.

Abstract: A method for installing a heated piston into a cylinder sleeve that is initially smaller than the piston includes: receiving the engine block at a heating station, heating the engine cylinder sleeve with heated air for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature of the cylinder sleeve is equal to or greater than a temperature of the piston, and inserting the piston into the heated cylinder sleeve.

Abstract: Methods of forming a semiconductor device can include forming a semiconductor structure on a substrate, the semiconductor structure having mesa sidewalls and a mesa surface opposite the substrate. A contact layer can be formed on the mesa surface wherein the contact layer has sidewalls and a contact surface opposite the mesa surface and wherein the contact layer extends across substantially an entirety of the mesa surface. A passivation layer can be formed on the mesa sidewalls and on portions of the contact layer sidewalls adjacent the mesa surface, and the passivation layer can expose substantially an entirety of the contact surface of the contact layer. Related devices are also discussed.

Abstract: A radio receiver or a filter circuit for an FM radio receiver, the radio receiver or the filter circuit having a first radio frequency (RF) or band pass filter, which may be selectively electrically or operatively connected between an input and a mixer when a tuner is tuned to a first RF range, or which may be for passing a first RF range, and a second RF or band pass filter, which may be selectively electrically connected between the input and the mixer when the tuner is tuned to a second RF range, or which may be for passing a second RF range different from the first RF range. The filter circuit may have a control circuit selectively electrically or operatively connected with the first RF filter and the second RF filter for inserting the first RF filter into a signal path when the FM radio receiver is tuned.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of or treating Type II diabetes by administering a cholesterol lowering drug, such as pravastatin, alone or in combintion with an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, zofenopril, ceranapril, fosinopril, enalapril or lisinopril.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of or treating Type II diabetes by administering a cholesterol lowering drug, such as pravastatin, alone or in combination with an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, zofenopril, ceranapril, fosinopril, enalapril or lisinopril.