Abstract: A method of removing microplastic particles from a water-based liquid, comprising the exposure of the liquid to a solid surface on which is retained a sorbitan monooleate surfactant, in a concentration suitable for entrapping substantially all microplastic particles. The method is useful for removing microplastic particles and microfibres from fresh and saline natural waters, effluent water, such as grey water, storm water and waste waters from industrial processes, in addition to any kind of product based on water, such as mineral waters, milk, fruit juices, beverages, pharmaceutical and veterinary products.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed relating to smart regulators and smart manifolds for welding-type systems. A smart regulator may be coupled to a fluid tank and provide information regarding the current pressure(s) and/or flow rate to a remote device and/or operator. The remote device may also determine and/or output additional information, such as, for example, remaining fluid and/or remaining time before the fluid runs out or becomes dangerously low. A smart manifold may be configured to work with several different fluid supplies. In this way, an operator may easily mix fluid types, switch between different fluid types, and/or switch between different fluid tanks.

Abstract: An integrated pressurized pump shaft seal assembly for a submersible rotary fluid pump comprises an oil reservoir having a pressure equal to or less than the ambient pressure external fluids surrounding the casing, the oil reservoir feeding an oil pump impeller that is mountable onto, so as to be rotated by, the rotary fluid pump shaft. The oil pump impeller is in fluid communication with an internal volute diffusion element integrated into a pump component. The centrifugal oil pump impeller pumps oil from the oil reservoir to the seal chamber through the internal volute diffusion element so as to increase a pressure within the seal chamber to a positive pressure above the ambient pressure of the external fluids surrounding the pump housing.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device is disclosed comprising a first collapsible chamber having a first reservoir space, a first wall configured to receive an impact force, and a first orifice configured to eject a fluid from the first reservoir space in reaction to the impact force; and a second collapsible chamber having a second reservoir space, a second wall configured to receive at least a portion of the impact force, a second orifice in communication with the first orifice and the second reservoir space, and at least one ejection orifice in communication with the second reservoir space and configured to eject the fluid from the second reservoir space in reaction to the said received at least a portion of the impact force.

Abstract: A method includes capturing, by a content generation component of a computing device, initial content comprising video, and audio associated with the video; identifying one or more audio clips in the audio associated with the video based on one or more transient points in the audio; extracting, for each audio clip, a corresponding video clip from the video of the initial content; providing a control interface to enable a user-generated sequence of audio clips, wherein each audio clip in the sequence of audio clips is selected from the one or more identified audio clips; generating new audiovisual content comprising a sequence of video clips to correspond to the user-generated sequence of audio clips, wherein each video clip in the sequence of video clips is the extracted corresponding video clip for each audio clip in the user-generated sequence of audio clips; and providing, by the control interface, the new audiovisual content.

Abstract: A method at a network element, the method including receiving at least one message at the network element, the at least one message being one or both of: an update status information message from an updates server; and an anomaly detection status information message from anomaly detection server; determining, based on the receiving the at least one message, a dynamic cybersecurity posture indication for an intelligent transportation system entity; and providing the dynamic cybersecurity posture indication for the intelligent transportation system entity to an Enrolment Authority, wherein the dynamic cybersecurity posture indication can be included in a certificate relating to the intelligent transportation system entity.

Abstract: A method of communicating an emergency alert includes receiving, by a central content controller (CCC), audiovisual (AV) content from a plurality of sources, determining existence of one or more emergency alerts, encoding the content to form a first stream type and transmitting the first stream type to regional controllers (RCs) associated with a respective market area (MA) if no alerts exist, determining, if an alert exist, a market area for the alert, encode the content and the alert to form a second stream type, transmit the second stream type to a RC associated with a MA for which the alert is applicable and encode the content to form the first stream and transmit the first stream type to RCs associated with a MA without an alert, and broadcast, as AV signals, the received stream types by the RC.

Abstract: A distributed studio management system includes a computing system having a computer readable memory and a processor. The computing system is associated with a first production facility that is remote to a second production facility. The processor is configured to perform the operations of receiving a set of device commands having commands targeting first and second devices in the first production facility and where the set of device commands are related to the second production facility, enqueuing a first command from the device commands into a first command queue assigned to the first device and a second command from the device commands into a second command queue assigned to the second device according to each device command's synchronized execution times, and causing the first and second devices to execute commands from their respective command queues relative to each other according to the commands' respective synchronized execution times.

Abstract: A method of communicating an emergency alert includes receiving, by a central content controller (CCC), audiovisual (AV) content from a plurality of sources, encoding the content, transmitting the encoded content to regional controllers (RCs) associated with respective market areas (MAs) for broadcasting over the air (OTA), determining existence of one or more alerts, for each existing alert, identifying recipients designated for receiving the alert and transmitting the alert to devices associated with the identified recipients over a network.

Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a chamber, and a breathing circuit. The heater base includes a heater plate positioned in a recessed region, and a heat conductive portion of the chamber is configured to contact the heater plate. The heater base includes a guard configured to control movement of the chamber into and out of the recessed region. The guard includes an anti-racking mechanism. The chamber includes an inlet port, an outlet port. A downward extension extends into the chamber from the inlet port, and a baffle is disposed at a lower end of the downward extension. A component of the breathing circuit can include a conduit hanging end cap for shipping and storage. The end cap can include a hanging component to allow the breathing circuit component to be hung from a medical stand. The system can detect when breathing circuits are connected in reverse.

Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.

Abstract: Various devices, assemblies, components, systems, and methos are provided relating to a loading and/or unloading system. An example system may include at least one lifting portion and a movement portion. The lifting portion may be configured to move a basket in a plurality of directions to assist with loading/unloading at a plurality of stations. The movement portion may be configured to transport the lifting portion in the length direction.

Abstract: A hair care accessory is provided for use in drying and/or styling hair. The hair care accessory can include an elongate frame having a longitudinal axis and an inner lumen extending there through along the longitudinal axis. The hair care accessory can also include a plurality of plates disposed on the elongate frame. The plurality of plates can include a first row of plates that can be spaced circumferentially around a first longitudinal portion of the elongate frame, and at least one second row of plates that can be spaced circumferentially around a second longitudinal portion of the elongate frame. Each plate in the first row of plates can define a first longitudinally extending outlet and each plate in the second row of plates can define a second longitudinally extending outlet. The second longitudinally extending outlet being circumferentially offset from the first longitudinally extending outlet.

Abstract: A method of communicating an alert includes: encoding data received from a plurality of sources by a central content controller (CCC) and determining existence of one or more alerts. If no alerts exist, the encoded data is assigned as streams to subchannels. For existing alerts, a market area (MA) is determined and the alert is assigned as a stream to a data subchannel and the encoded data is assigned as streams to remaining subchannels. For each MA without an applicable alert, the encoded data is assigned as streams to the subchannels. The assigned data is transmitted to regional controllers (RCs) for broadcasting to the associated MAs.

Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care appliance in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a hair dryer that has an air inlet and at least one air outlet, and various internal components that facilitate use and operation of the hair care appliance, such as a fan, motor, and heater. In an exemplary embodiment, the hair care appliance is configured to releasably couple to an attachment so that the hair care appliance and the attachment are in electrical communication.

Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels.

Abstract: A metrology target is configured for measurement or inspection of the performance of processing of a sample, such as a semiconductor sample. The metrology target includes a plurality of target structures, each with a different pattern density and having a plurality of regions with different lengths. The metrology target captures a range of device characteristics that may be measured or inspected as a proxy for devices on the sample with corresponding device characteristics. The metrology target may be used to determine areas (device characteristics) where artifacts remain after material removal, such as etching or chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) or for other process marginalities, such as over polish, or fill overburden. A processing score may be determined for the metrology target, each target structure, each region in each target structure, or any combination thereof, e.g., based on a comparison to a reference region or to an expected model or simulation result.