Abstract: A method of picking a predetermined number of fasteners is provided. The method includes placing a fastener handling tool adjacent the predetermined number of fasteners. The fastener handling tool includes a body that includes a holding side, a picking side opposite the holding side, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall and opposite side walls that extend between the holding side and the picking side. The body includes an elongated slot on the picking side that extends between the opposite side walls along a width of the body and an elongated hole on the picking side that is offset from the elongated slot. The elongated slot and the elongated hole extend parallel between the opposite sidewalls providing a gap between the elongated slot and the elongated hole. A magnet is located at the elongated hole. The predetermined number of fasteners are attracted to an edge of the elongated slot using the magnet located at the elongated hole.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted upper for an article of footwear. The knitted upper includes different knit zones including a first knit zone which may be located in a toe and forefoot region of the article of footwear. The first knit zone includes a first knit layer forming an outer-facing surface of the knitted upper, a second knit layer forming an inner-facing surface of the knitted upper, and a third thermoformed layer substantially contained between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. The third thermoformed layer acts as a barrier, reducing the likelihood of abrasion forces that may occur from contact between the knitted upper and a ground or other surface from contacting yarns that form the second knit layer, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the knitted upper.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a processes and systems for producing fuels from biomass with high carbon conversion efficiency. The processes and systems described herein provide a highly efficient process for producing hydrocarbons from biomass with very low Green House Gas (GHG) emissions using a specific combination of components, process flows, and recycle streams. The processes and systems described herein provide a carbon conversion efficiency greater than 95% with little to no GHG in the flue gas due to the novel arrangement of components and utilizes renewable energy to provide energy to some components. The system reuses water and carbon dioxide produced in the process flows and recycles naphtha and tail gas streams to other units in the system for additional conversion to syngas to produce hydrocarbon-based fuels.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for fixating bone segments, e.g., including the intra-operative or provisional positioning, retention, orientation, or fixation of bone segments to allow injection or placement of an adhesive composition into or around the kerf or space between bone segments until said adhesive composition solidifies or cures.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for generating insights from words and phrases mapped in high-dimensional space. The method includes obtaining a plurality of communications. The plurality of communications comprise a plurality of words and phrases. Further, the method includes obtaining a model configured through training to cluster word representations of the plurality of communications. The method also includes applying a constraint to at least a group of the plurality of communications to obtain at least one modified group. The constraint is at least one of a keyword, a phrase, or groupings of words in phrases. Once the modified group is determined, the method proceeds to representing the at least one modified group into word representations then determining a category for the at least one modified group.

Abstract: A medication container can include a frame, a drawer including slots, at least one of a first set of one or more sensors and a second set of one or more sensors, and an electronic transmitter. The slots in the drawer can receive cartridges containing medication. The first set of sensor(s) can detect whether the drawer has moved more than a preset distance into or out of the frame. The second set of sensor(s) can detect whether a cartridge has been removed from a corresponding slot and/or the contents of the cartridge. The electronic transmitter can transmit data characterizing at least one of whether the drawer has moved more than the preset distance into or out of the frame and whether the cartridge has been removed from the corresponding slot to a server computer via a communication network. Other medication containers and systems for generating alerts are described.

Abstract: A concrete trowel including: a frame; a handle assembly extending from the frame for controlling the concrete trowel; a plurality of rotors coupled to the frame, each of the plurality of rotors including a plurality of blades; a drive assembly mounted to the frame including a plurality of motors, each mounted to a respective rotor of the plurality of rotors, operable to provide torque to the plurality of rotors to rotate the plurality of rotors about respective rotational axes; and a steering control system mounted on the handle assembly configured to selectively adjust the torque provided to one or more of the plurality of rotors and/or a rotational direction of one or more of plurality of rotors.

Abstract: Rotor flux control in a permanent magnet (PM) electric machine involves controlling fluid flow through the rotor based on the torque versus speed operating point of the PM machine. When the torque at a given speed falls below a predetermined threshold, the rotor receives a reduced fluid flow compared to when the torque is above the threshold. Fluid flow through the stator is controlled in an inverse manner relative to the rotor's fluid flow such that when the rotor experiences reduced fluid flow, the stator receives an increased fluid flow. This approach enables efficient control of the rotor's magnetic flux, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the PM electric machine during various operating conditions.

Abstract: The disclosure describes various aspects of an automated external defibrillator (AED) system, including shock generating electronics, a battery configured for providing power to the shock generating electronics, power management circuitry configured for managing the shock generating electronics and the battery, at least one environmental sensor configured for monitoring environmental conditions in which the AED system is placed, and a controller configured for controlling the power management circuitry and the at least one environmental sensor. The at least one environmental sensor includes a temperature sensor configured for providing a temperature measurement, and the controller is further configured for adjusting operations of the power management circuitry in accordance with the temperature measurement provided by the temperature sensor. The disclosure further describes associated methods of using the AED system.

Abstract: A method of creating secure endpoints on a network includes registering by a node using a random selection algorithm to choose which server to register to; receiving by the node a property set ID of a property set that the node is a member of; and authorizing by the node using the property set ID to look up its authorization details in the property set. A method of creating secure endpoints on a secure network having at least one community of interest, includes registering by a node using a random selection algorithm to choose which server to register to; receiving by the node a property set ID of a property set that the node is a member of; and authorizing by the node through an authorization server using the property set ID to look up its authorization details in the property set; wherein the node and the authorization server are a member of the at least one community of interest.

Abstract: A medication container can include a frame, a drawer including slots, at least one of a first set of one or more sensors and a second set of one or more sensors, and an electronic transmitter. The slots in the drawer can receive cartridges containing medication. The first set of sensor(s) can detect whether the drawer has moved more than a preset distance into or out of the frame. The second set of sensor(s) can detect whether a cartridge has been removed from a corresponding slot and/or the contents of the cartridge. The electronic transmitter can transmit data characterizing at least one of whether the drawer has moved more than the preset distance into or out of the frame and whether the cartridge has been removed from the corresponding slot to a server computer via a communication network. Other medication containers and systems for generating alerts are described.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for improving working memory and/or executive function in a subject suffering from Huntington's Disease, comprising administering to the subject SAGE-718, an investigational positive allosteric modulator of the NMDA receptor.

Abstract: An apparatus for facial recognition is provided that includes a camera. One or more images are configured to: determine a pseudo-random sequence of image capture modes for a plurality of groups of image captures, wherein each group includes at least a capture using a first illumination mode and a capture using a second illumination mode, wherein the ordering of the first and second illumination modes for each group is pseudo-randomly determined. Image information is received for a set of image captures used for facial recognition The image information is indicative as being captured by the camera unit. A determine is made whether to authorize facial recognition in response to analyzing the image information and determining whether the image information was captured using the pseudo-random sequence of image capture modes. A second illumination mode is a tunable VCSEL laser with one or more active regions having quantum wells and barriers. The active regions are surrounded by one or more p-n junctions.