Abstract: A room conditioning unit including a deflatably inflatable cushion located underneath the bridge portion for installing and uninstalling the room conditioning unit. A crane cart can be used to raise and lower the room conditioning unit via a lifting apparatus configured to attach to the anchor points such that a lift attachment point of the lifting apparatus is located above the center of mass of the room conditioning unit. Telescopic closeout panels can seal gaps between the room conditioning unit and the sides of the corresponding window. A mounting pad system having a mounting pad and an actuator can extend and retract to contact a wall and secure the room conditioning unit in place.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition that includes a perovskite crystal having a ferroelectric domain aligned substantially parallel to a reference axis. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the perovskite crystal may include ABX3, where A is a first cation, B is a second cation, and X is an anion. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, A may include an alkyl ammonium cation. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, B may include a metal element. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal element may include lead. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, X may include a halogen. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the perovskite crystal may include methylammonium lead iodide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition that includes a perovskite crystal having a ferroelectric domain aligned substantially parallel to a reference axis. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the perovskite crystal may include ABX3, where A is a first cation, B is a second cation, and X is an anion. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, A may include an alkyl ammonium cation. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, B may include a metal element. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal element may include lead. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, X may include a halogen. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the perovskite crystal may include methylammonium lead iodide.

Abstract: There is provided a non-water soluble drug delivery composition comprising a conjugate and a polymer matrix wherein exposure of the composition to electromagnetic radiation at a suitable pre-determined wavelength and intensity induces release of the active ingredient from the composition. The conjugate is attached to the polymer matrix through non-covalent interactions. There is also provided a drug delivery apparatus formed from the drug delivery composition.

Abstract: There is provided a non-water soluble drug delivery composition comprising a conjugate and a polymer matrix wherein exposure of the composition to electromagnetic radiation at a suitable pre-determined wavelength and intensity induces release of the active ingredient from the composition. The conjugate is attached to the polymer matrix through non-covalent interactions. There is also provided a drug delivery apparatus formed from the drug delivery composition.

Abstract: A system and method of creating a one-way see-through shelf set presentation of products is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving product identification numbers that correspond to a plurality of products and retrieving price and image data for each of the plurality of products from a data storage unit based the received product identification numbers. The computer-implemented method also includes generating from the retrieved price and image data a printable image of a shelf set that depicts the plurality of products.

Abstract: A one-way see-through shelf set presentation for convenience stores is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a sheet of plexiglass separating a secure area and an unsecure area in a convenience store. The apparatus further comprises a vinyl film having perforations and having a shelf set image printed on the vinyl film, wherein the vinyl film is attached to the sheet of plexiglass using an adhesive.

Abstract: There is provided a device comprising a body structure having one or more surfaces wherein at least one of the surfaces comprises a pH sensitive layer comprising a linear polymer, wherein the water solubility of the linear polymer increases from a first water solubility to a second water solubility at a pH trigger. A method of forming a device, and a method of preventing or mitigating infection is also described.

Abstract: There is provided a non-water soluble drug delivery composition comprising a conjugate and a polymer matrix wherein exposure of the composition to electromagnetic radiation at a suitable pre-determined wavelength and intensity induces release of the active ingredient from the composition. The conjugate is attached to the polymer matrix through non-covalent interactions. There is also provided a drug delivery apparatus formed from the drug delivery composition.

Abstract: A motor vehicle gear shift assembly includes a dampening device and a detent structure. The dampening device includes a body structure made of a resilient material, a mounting structure for securing it to structure of the gear shift assembly, and a flexible dampening surface. The flexible dampening surface of the dampening device flexes to decelerate and stop the movement of the detent structure.

Abstract: A motor vehicle gear shift assembly includes a dampening device and a detent structure. The dampening device includes a body structure made of a resilient material, a mounting structure for securing it to structure of the gear shift assembly, and a flexible dampening surface. The flexible dampening surface of the dampening device flexes to decelerate and stop the movement of the detent structure.

Abstract: A safety harness for a hunter is provided having two primary straps which wrap around the legs and shoulders of the user. A safety tether may be attached to the primary straps to provide support to the user and prevent falls. A climbing strap is attached to each primary strap, and provides support for the user while climbing a tree or other vertical structure. Loops are provided on the sides of the safety harness for attachment thereto of any variety of climbing ropes or supports.

Abstract: An energy absorption assembly for a seat assembly having a seatback including a first frame and a second frame includes a housing, a torsion bar rotatably supported by the housing in a first rotational direction and in a second rotational direction, and a clutch assembly engaged with the torsion bar. Engagement between the clutch assembly and the torsion bar permits rotation of the torsion bar relative to the housing in one of the first direction and the second direction to permit movement of the second frame relative to the first frame and restricts rotation of the torsion bar relative to the housing in the other of the first direction and the second direction to restrict movement of the second frame relative to the first frame. Restricting rotation of the torsion bar relative to the housing absorbs energy associated with movement of the second frame relative to the first frame.

Abstract: An energy absorption system for a seat assembly includes a first housing plate and a second housing plate defining coaxial elongate apertures having a first end and a second end. A torsion bar is fixed for movement with the seatback and is slidably received within the elongate apertures and a biasing member is supported by one of the housing plates and imparts a biasing force on the torsion bar to bias the torsion bar toward the first ends of the elongate apertures. When a force is applied to the torsion bar, the torsion bar moves toward the second end of the apertures and against the biasing force to absorb energy associated with the force. When the torsion bar reaches the second end of the apertures, the torsion bar may yield to further absorb energy.

Abstract: A harness for a hunter is provided having a tree mounting assembly. The tree mounting assembly includes a retractor configured to arrest the fall of a user. The retractor contains about 20 feet of webbing and is configured to actuate to locked webbing when the webbing is paying out at a rate indicative of slightly greater than about 0.5 g acceleration being applied to the user coupled to the webbing.

Abstract: A controlled descent mechanism with a self locking feature. The mechanism includes a belt with an end for attaching to a higher elevation and a free end. The belt is routed between moveable pins within the mechanism and slides across the pins as it moves through the mechanism. The pins can be moved toward one another to induce a dynamic friction within the mechanism to slow the rate of belt movement. The mechanism includes an attachment location for a user harness, and can be used to lower the user while controlling the rate of descent. The mechanism includes a self locking feature to automatically arrest the descent of the user.

Abstract: Provided is a system, which uses product user feedback to ensure that the product user has reviewed product safety or instructional information. The system ensures information transfer from an organization to a customer. The system uses embedded codes within instruction materials and provides a rebate program to ensure proper review of materials by a consumer.