Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a frame and an elastomeric shell. The elastomeric shell is received in the frame and has an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface and configured for receiving the mobile device, and a rim extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The inner surface forms inner projections each having an inner extremity extending toward an inside of the elastomeric shell and each being configured for contact with the mobile device when arranged in the inner surface. The outer surface forms outer projections defining respective outer projection extremities and forms outer troughs extending between the outer projections and defining outer trough extremities. The outer projections extend toward a frame inner perimeter of the frame such that each of the outer trough extremities is spaced further from the frame than adjacent ones of the outer projection extremities.

Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (600) for providing a product with a radiation mitigation feature. The methods comprise: obtaining a composite base layer formed of a fiber-reinforced material; and performing a deposition process to dispose a first coating layer on the composite base layer so as to form the product with a radiation barrier, the first coating layer comprising 35% by mass or less of a metal constituent, at least 65% by mass of a germanium constituent, a zero or substantially zero coating stress, and/or an overall thickness between 2 microns and 8 microns.

Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (600) for providing a product with a radiation mitigation feature. The methods comprise: obtaining a composite base layer formed of a fiber-reinforced material; and performing a deposition process to dispose a first coating layer on the composite base layer so as to form the product with a radiation barrier, the first coating layer comprising 35% by mass or less of a metal constituent, at least 65% by mass of a germanium constituent, a zero or substantially zero coating stress, and/or an overall thickness between 2 microns and 8 microns.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a carbon fiber composite laminate with a substantially zero coefficient of thermal expansion. The carbon fiber composite laminate includes a plurality of carbon fiber plies, where the carbon fibers are unidirectional and embedded in a resin. The carbon fiber plies are stacked and oriented such that the composite laminate is quasi-isotropic. The composite laminate includes an increased fiber volume percentage (i.e., between 68.3% and 70.3%), and a substantially zero coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine a plurality of politically engaged users based on political engagement criteria. A plurality of influential users is determined based on shared content influence criteria. A plurality of politically influential users is determined by determining users that are in both the plurality of politically engaged users and the plurality of influential users. An advertisement is provided to at least a portion of the plurality of politically influential users.

Abstract: A roller cover having an adhesive surface. Embodiments may provide tear-away, disposable sheets having an adhesive coating. The adhesive may be adapted to remove loose material from a substrate prior to the application of stain or paint to the substrate. The roller cover may be sized to fit industry standard paint rollers.

Abstract: Methods of diagnosis, markers, and screening techniques and animal models for assessing the severity and/or progression or regression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and COPD-related diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The prayer/blessing kit has a storage container having disposed therein instruction sheets for administering a blessing, a quantity of a mineral, and at least one prayer sheet having imprinted thereon prayers to be recited while administering the blessing. The prayer sheets may be optionally disposed in at least one receptacle. The prayer/blessing kit may also optionally include a leaf. The prayer/blessing kit allows individuals who are not officials of a religious institution to administer a blessing.