Abstract: Wheeled carts are disclosed and in particular shopping carts. In preferred embodiments, the wheeled cart comprises a structural frame with a left vertical support and a right vertical support. The wheeled cart has a basket and a plurality of wheels coupled to the structural frame. The wheeled cart further comprises a left scuff plate removably coupled to the left vertical support and a right scuff plate removably coupled to the right vertical support. The left scuff plate and the right scuff plate comprise the widest points on the wheeled cart over at least an entire vertical height of the basket.

Abstract: A wheeled cart includes a structural frame having a left vertical support extending vertically from a bottom left end to a top left end. A right vertical support extends vertically from a bottom right end to a top right end. The left vertical support is disposed a frame width apart from the right vertical support. A bottom horizontal support connects the left and right vertical supports and extends forward horizontally having a U-shape. A rear end cross brace connects the bottom left and right ends. A plurality of wheels are rotatably attached to the structural frame. A basket is configured to attach to the structural frame. A handle is horizontally disposed extending between and attached to the top left end and the top right end of the structural frame. The structural frame is a monolithic injection molded plastic part.

Abstract: Coating compositions for application to a substrate utilizing an applicator are provided. An exemplary coating composition provided for application to a substrate utilizing an applicator with an application efficiency greater than 80% has a loss of volatiles after application through the applicator of less than about 1 weight percent based on a total weight of the coating composition. The coating composition includes a radiation-polymerizable binder; wherein the coating composition has a pre-application viscosity at a shear rate of 1000 s?1 of less than about 100 centipoise (cP); and wherein the coating composition has a post-radiation-exposure viscosity at a shear rate of 0.1 s?1 of from about 500 cP to about 150,000 cP.

Abstract: Methods and coating compositions for application to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator are provided. An exemplary method includes providing the coating composition to the high transfer efficiency applicator; applying the coating composition onto the substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator to form an applied layer, wherein a loss of volatiles after application through the high transfer efficiency applicator is less than about 1 weight percent based on a total weight of the coating composition; performing a partial polymerization via radiation of the applied layer; and after performing the partial polymerization of the applied layer, thermally curing and drying the applied layer. An exemplary coating composition has a pre-application viscosity, at a shear rate of 1000 s?1, of less than about 100 centipoise (cP), and a post-radiation-exposure viscosity at a shear rate of 0.1 s?1 of from about 500 cP to about 150,000 cP.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to DNA aptamers that bind eosinophil peroxidase, including uses thereof, such as in eosinophil peroxidase detection assays. Also provided is a method for detecting the presence of eosinophil peroxidase in a sample, using the DNA aptamers that bind eosinophil peroxidase. Further provided is a kit for detecting the presence of eosinophil peroxidase in a sample, using the DNA aptamers that bind eosinophil peroxidase.

Abstract: Methods and coating compositions for application to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator are provided. An exemplary method includes providing the coating composition to the high transfer efficiency applicator; applying the coating composition onto the substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator to form an applied layer, wherein a loss of volatiles after application through the high transfer efficiency applicator is less than about 1 weight percent based on a total weight of the coating composition; performing a partial polymerization via radiation of the applied layer; and after performing the partial polymerization of the applied layer, thermally curing and drying the applied layer. An exemplary coating composition has a pre-application viscosity, at a shear rate of 1000 s?1, of less than about 100 centipoise (cP), and a post-radiation-exposure viscosity at a shear rate of 0.1 s?1 of from about 500 cP to about 150,000 cP.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an antenna providing a coverage area using beamforming and carrier aggregation techniques. The proposed system aims to optimize the use of carrier aggregation for beamforming systems. The system may include a beamforming module coupled to first array and second arrays of radiating elements, the first array being configured to provide wireless coverage on a first frequency carrier in a first coverage area, and the second array being configured to provide wireless coverage on a second frequency carrier in a second coverage area. The beamforming module may be configured to receive one or more indicators associated with one or more user equipments (UEs) in the coverage area. Based on the one or more indicators, the beam-forming module may be configured to dynamically adjust, in the RF domain, at least one of a location of the second coverage area and a size of the second coverage area.

Abstract: An antenna orientation sensor, having a base, a pivoting support coupled to the base. An actuator operable to move the pivoting support through a calibration movement with respect to the base. A magnetic sensor on the pivoting support and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the pivoting support within the calibration movement.

Abstract: An antenna orientation sensor, having a base, a pivoting support coupled to the base. An actuator operable to move the pivoting support through a calibration movement with respect to the base. A, for example, three axis magnetic sensor on the pivoting support and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the pivoting support within the calibration movement.

Abstract: A method includes extracting at least one object file from a library of object files. The method also includes identifying an interprocedural optimization associated with a plurality of object files. The plurality of object files includes the at least one extracted object file. The method further includes invoking recompilation of at least one of the plurality of object files to implement the identified interprocedural optimization. In addition, the method includes generating at least one executable file using the at least one recompiled object file. The plurality of object files could include interprocedural summary information generated by a compiler during a compilation of at least one source file and a compiler internal representation associated with the compiler during the compilation. The interprocedural optimization could be identified using the interprocedural summary information, and the at least one recompiled object file could be generated using the compiler internal representation.

Abstract: A chimney cap that permits compact storage and quick installation is described. The chimney cap is at least partially hinged, which permits the cage to be quickly set up from a folded condition. This is accomplished by hingeably coupling the sides of the cage to the bottom of the cage. The sides are coupled together by inserting a pin into concentric knuckles formed when corresponding edges are joined together. The folded product may be stored for transport or sale in a substantially flat box.

Abstract: Patterns with feature sizes of less than 50 microns are rapidly formed directly in semiconductors, particularly silicon, GaAs, indium phosphide, or single crystalline sapphire, using ultraviolet laser ablation. These patterns include very high aspect ratio cylindrical through-hole openings for integrated circuit connections; singulation of processed die contained on semiconductor wafers; and microtab cutting to separate microcircuit workpieces from a parent semiconductor wafer. Laser output pulses (32) from a diode-pumped, Q-switched frequency-tripled Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4, or Nd:YLF is directed to the workpiece (12) with high speed precision using a compound beam positioner. The optical system produces a Gaussian spot size, or top hat beam profile, of about 10 microns. The pulse energy used for high-speed ablative processing of semiconductors using this focused spot size is greater than 200 ?J per pulse at pulse repetition frequencies greater than 5 kHz and preferably above 15 kHz.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a housing and at least one biopsy mechanism moveably connected to the housing. The biopsy can be provided on a biopsy arm. An actuator moves the biopsy arm and operates the biopsy mechanism. The biopsy arms with the biopsy mechanisms are preferably removable from the housing, such that the housing can be used again for subsequent biopsy procedures.

Abstract: Helical peptidomimetic compounds as inhibitors of beta-amyloid production are provided. These inhibitors have sequences with lengths from 11 to 16 amino acids, inclusive. These inhibitors potently inhibit intramembrane proteases, notably aspartyl secretases involved in the enzymatic cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP) to yield amyloid-?-peptide. Methods are provided for making a medicament containing the compounds and for administering the compounds to treat ?-amyloid-associated diseases, notably Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A chimney liner adaptor is provided to allow air to flow between the outside environment and an annular space in a lined chimney flue. The adaptor may allow an air cooling system to operate but prevents undesirable elements from entering the annular space. The liner adaptor may be disposed between the chimney cap and the top walls of the chimney system and around the chimney liner. The adaptor may include perforated material, such as an expanded metal mesh, a metal screen, stamped metal screen, rugged netting, or the like. The perforated material permits gas flow, provides structural support for other elements of the adaptor, and filters out undesirable objects from entering the chimney.

Abstract: A machine for anticipatory sensing and intervention to avoid swimmer entrapment, with an active pre-entrapment sensor (e.g. ultrasonic) that assesses the relative hazard based on swimmer proximity to the drain cover. An Ultrasonic Transducer launches waves into the suction piping and/or drain system, and to receive echoes from the drain cover, swimmer limbs, hair or body, and the water surface parellel to the drain cover. A Transmitter/Pulser electrically energizes the ultrasonic transducer to launch waves into the suction piping and/or drain system, A Receiver/Processor detects the echoes electrical signals from the the ultrasonic transducer and to receive echoes from objects of interest beyond the pool drain. A Logic and Control element converts the detected signals into reliable information regarding a swimmer safety/hazard status. An Output provides a pump shutdown command when required. Solutions for both new construction and retrofit are described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reporting policy violations in messages is described. In one embodiment, a violation is identified by detecting fragments in a message that match information from any one or more rows within a tabular structure of source data. The fragments that match this information are then specified as part of reporting the violation.

Abstract: A device for applying a medicament to a tissue such as the interior wall of a body canal includes a housing having a treatment end for insertion into the body canal. At least one treatment arm is movably connected to the housing and has thereon at least one applicator for applying the medicament to the canal wall. At least one actuator is provided for moving the treatment arm outward relative to the housing and toward the canal wall, and for operating the applicator to apply the medicament to the canal wall. A method for applying a medicament to a tissue such as an interior wall of a body canal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a housing and at least one biopsy mechanism moveably connected to the housing. The biopsy can be provided on a biopsy arm. An actuator moves the biopsy arm and operates the biopsy mechanism. The biopsy arms with the biopsy mechanisms are preferably removable from the housing, such that the housing can be used again for subsequent biopsy procedures.