Abstract: Disclosed herein are passive triggering mechanisms for activation of pyrotechnic features within electrical switching devices, such as contactor devices and fuse devices. The activation of the pyrotechnic features is configured to change the configuration of the internal components of the switching device and prevent current flow through the device. In some embodiments, the triggering mechanisms comprise features that respond to a magnetic field, such as a reed switch. In some embodiments, threshold strength of a magnetic field needed to trigger the passive triggering mechanism, which corresponds to a threshold level of current running through the switching devices indicating a dangerous overcurrent, can be adjusted based upon the distance between the passive triggering mechanism and a portion of the device such as a power terminal or feature connected to a power terminal.

Abstract: A topcoat composition, comprising a polymer comprising a repeating unit derived from one or more monomers of formula (1); and a solvent, wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, and L are as described herein, and P is a polymerizable group.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are described for dynamically allocating digital content and/or message access and optimizing the value of digital content by managing and/or determining the access rights and delivery across a distributed network of entities and a distributed network of delivery platforms and/or paths (e.g., view origination path).

Abstract: A photoresist composition, comprising a first polymer comprising a first repeating unit comprising an acid-labile group, and a second polymer comprising a repeating unit derived from one or more monomers of formula (4); a photoacid generator; and a solvent, wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, and L are as described herein, and P is a polymerizable group.

Abstract: Lean manufacturing principles are integrated into computing components for the generation, collection, analysis, and propagation of real-time manufacturing and supply operations data. A set of role card objects determined to correspond to a received electronic plan can be selected for generating a workflow dataset representative of a standard workflow. The workflow dataset, including the selected set of role card objects, can be displayed via a graphical user interface. The GUI can facilitate scheduling, assignment, and execution of various tasks defined within the role card objects. Timed durations of executing such tasks can be compared to standard durations defined in each role card object of the workflow dataset, such that deviations from the standard durations can be determined. As variances can be problematic to operational efficiencies, techniques for dynamically generating, assigning, and analyzing datasets associated with identified problematic areas, such as variances, are provided.

Abstract: In some aspects the present invention provides methods for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas. Some such methods involve administration of HVEM ectodomain polypeptides, anti-HVEM antibodies, or anti-BTLA antibodies to subjects in need thereof. Some such methods involve use of CAR T cells, such as CD19-specific CAR T cells. The present invention also provides compositions useful in such methods. These and other embodiments of the present invention and described further herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formulation comprising a copolymer comprising one or more high refractive index first monomers and one or more second monomers comprising a reactive side chain and one or more solvents. The formulation may optionally contain additional components. Further disclosed are methods for forming optical thin films from the formulation and optical devices containing the optical thin films.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds comprising a dimer of dehydrosalicortin or a derivative, homologue, stereoisomer, prodrug or pharmaceutical salt thereof. In particular embodiments, the dimer is a result of a Diels-Alder reaction. Also described are compositions comprising the compounds and their use in treating disease.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for controlling emissions. In one example, a controller is configured to respond to one or more of intake manifold air temperature (MAT), intake air flow rate, or a sensed or estimated intake oxygen fraction by changing an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) amount to maintain particulate matter (PM) and NOx within a range, and then further adjusting the EGR amount based on NOx sensor feedback.

Abstract: There is provided a compound having Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III. The variables are described in detail herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are passive triggering mechanisms for activation of pyrotechnic features within electrical switching devices, such as contactor devices and fuse devices. The activation of the pyrotechnic features is configured to change the configuration of the internal components of the switching device and prevent current flow through the device. In some embodiments, the triggering mechanisms comprise features that respond to a magnetic field, such as a reed switch. In some embodiments, the reed switch responds to elevated current flow and can then use the signal with the elevated current flow to activate the pyrotechnic feature. In other embodiments, the reed switch uses a power signal from a secondary power source to activate the pyrotechnic feature.

Abstract: In some aspects the present invention provides methods for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas. Some such methods involve administration of HVEM ectodomain polypeptides, anti-HVEM antibodies, or anti-BTLA antibodies to subjects in need thereof. Some such methods involve use of CAR T cells, such as CD19-specific CAR T cells. The present invention also provides compositions useful in such methods. These and other embodiments of the present invention and described further herein.

Abstract: A rotor for a multi-stage vacuum pump, a multi-stage vacuum pump and a method. The rotor comprises: a plurality of rotary vanes, the plurality of rotary vanes being axially displaced and coaxially aligned; a pair of end shafts, each end shaft extending from opposing axial ends of the plurality of rotary vanes; and an inter-vane shaft extending between adjacent rotary vanes of the plurality of rotary vanes, the inter-vane shaft having a diameter which is greater than that of the end shafts. In this way, the inter-vane shaft provided between each rotary vane may have an increased diameter, which improves the stiffness of the shaft and changes the modal frequency of the rotor. Such a change in the modal frequency is typically sufficient to improve its operation.

Abstract: Provided is a process, including: obtaining a first training dataset, training a first machine-learning model on the first training dataset, obtaining a set of candidate question sequences, forming virtual subject-entity records, forming a second training dataset, training a second machine-learning model, and storing the adjusted parameters of the second machine-learning model in memory.

Abstract: There is provided a compound having Formula (I), Formula (II), or Formula (III). The variables are described in detail herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are efficient mechanical fuse devices that are capable of functioning at high current levels. These devices comprise mechanical features configured such that the fuse devices have a non-triggered state, which allows current to flow through the device, and a triggered state, which does not allow current to flow through the device. In some embodiments, the devices are configured such that a certain pre-determined current level flowing through the device will generate a sufficient electromagnetic field to cause the mechanical elements to transition the fuse device into the triggered state and thus interrupt a connected electrical circuit, device or system. In some embodiments, these devices can also comprise hermetically sealed components. In some embodiments, the fuse devices can comprise pyrotechnic features.

Abstract: A method and system of screening persons boarding an aircraft to detect a febrile condition of each person are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes: detecting an open condition of a door of the aircraft; when the door is in an open condition, detecting a presence of a person entering through the door; thermally and optically imaging the person; determining a febrile condition of the person; and when the person is in a febrile condition, alerting aircraft employees.

Abstract: A sealing compression ring apparatus couplable to a liner and a pipe component has an annular body and a bore, with a first side including a raised outer edge portion, a recessed annular portion between the raised outer edge portion and the bore, and an o-ring gland encircling the bore on the recessed annular portion. A pipe assembly has a base pipe including a flange, a liner extending axially within the base pipe and extending radially out and over a portion of the flange to define a liner flange, an opposite flange surface, and a sealing compression ring apparatus compressed between the flange and the opposite flange surface, and an o-ring positioned in the o-ring gland of the ring.

Abstract: A method of and system for re-associating location mappings of two uniform resource identifier named objects may include receiving a request over a network to switch a source site associated with a first URI with a target site associated with a second URI such that content of the target site can be accessed via the first URI, renaming the target site to associate the target site with the first URI, changing a lookup data associated with the first URI from the source site to the target site, and renaming the source site to associate the source site with a third URI.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating mycobacterial infections or mycobacterial diseases by administering a tetracycline compound, e.g., omadacycline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.