Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods related to automated waste management. Aspects of the present disclosure include devices, systems, and methods comprising an autonomous waste bin. The autonomous waste bin may include a first and second driving wheels connected to a base of a hollow receptacle. The autonomous waste bin may include a first and second driving motor connected to the first and second driving wheels respectively, the first and second driving motor configured to provide a driving force to the first and second driving wheels. The autonomous waste bin may include at least one controller in communication with the first and second driving motors, the at least one controller configured to control the movement of the autonomous waste bin, via the first and second driving wheels.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting and processing memory-related data and synthesizing memory-based narratives that includes collecting memory input data from one or more users, constructing a memory graph comprising a hierarchical data structure including one or more graphical nodes for storing the memory input data, assimilating the memory graph into a semantic collage of distinct memory graphs, generating a mnemonic narrative artifact comprising memory input data from related memory graphs, and surfacing the mnemonic narrative artifact via a user interface to one or more users.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting and processing memory-related data and synthesizing memory-based narratives that includes collecting memory input data from one or more users, constructing a memory graph comprising a hierarchical data structure including one or more graphical nodes for storing the memory input data, assimilating the memory graph into a semantic collage of distinct memory graphs, generating a mnemonic narrative artifact comprising memory input data from related memory graphs, and surfacing the mnemonic narrative artifact via a user interface to one or more users.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods related to automated waste management. Aspects of the present disclosure include devices, systems, and methods comprising an autonomous waste bin. The autonomous waste bin may include a first and second driving wheels connected to a base of a hollow receptacle. The autonomous waste bin may include a first and second driving motor connected to the first and second driving wheels respectively, the first and second driving motor configured to provide a driving force to the first and second driving wheels. The autonomous waste bin may include at least one controller in communication with the first and second driving motors, the at least one controller configured to control the movement of the autonomous waste bin, via the first and second driving wheels.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to macrocyclic peptides and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The disclosure further relates to pharmaceutical compositions for modulating opioid receptor activity. The macrocyclic tetrapeptides provided herein are useful in treating diseases or disorders relating to the activity of one or more opioid receptors, such as neurological disorders.

Abstract: Provided are hair treatment compositions comprising one or more polysaccharides and their use in improving hair strength.

Abstract: The present process is directed to a solvent-free process of expanding expandable polymeric hollow, fluid-filled microspheres.

Abstract: An aircrew seat for use in a flight deck includes, but is not limited to, a seat assembly that includes a seat back. The seat assembly is configured to be mounted in the flight deck. The aircrew seat further includes, but is not limited to, an armrest that is mounted to a side of the seat back. An end of the armrest is configured to move fore and aft between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a recombinant bacterium that is capable of producing L-homoserine and methods of using the bacterium for producing L-homoserine.

Abstract: A training device for improving football passing technique may include a belt member for attachment to the waist of a user and a guide post attached to the belt member. The guide post may include a base member coupled to the belt member, a substantially horizontal member coupled to the base member and projecting outward from the belt member, a substantially vertical member coupled to the substantially horizontal member, the substantially vertical member projecting upward from the substantially horizontal member, and a cross member coupled to the substantially vertical member and projecting forward and backward from an attachment point of the cross member with the substantially vertical member. When the training device is positioned around the waist of the user, the substantially horizontal member may be positioned below the passing-arm side axilla of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaving composition in the form of a post-foaming gel that contains a glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer. In particular the shaving composition comprises, in percent by weight, about 60% to about 93%, preferably about 70% to about 85%, water, about 2% to about 25%, preferably about 5% to about 20%, water dispersible (or soluble) surface active agent, about 1% to about 6%, preferably about 2% to about 5%, volatile post-foaming agent, and about 0.0005% to about 1%, preferably about 0.001% to about 0.1%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory for a writing implement including a body assembly comprising a barrel and a split plug and defining a passage therethrough adapted to receive a pencil. The barrel is provided with an internally threaded end adapted to be engaged by an outer threaded portion of the split plug which is provided with a pair of opposed slots. The respective threaded portions are relatively tapered whereby threaded engagement of the split plug with the barrel causes the slots to close up such that the pencil is retained thereby. The barrel is provided with a pocket clip.

Abstract: There is provided an accessory for a writing implement including a body assembly comprising a barrel and a split plug and defining a passage therethrough adapted to receive a pencil. The barrel is provided with an internally threaded end adapted to be engaged by an outer threaded portion of the split plug which is provided with a pair of opposed slots. The respective threaded portions are relatively tapered whereby threaded engagement of the split plug with the barrel causes the slots to close up such that the pencil is retained thereby. The barrel is provided with a pocket clip.

Abstract: A skin composition for use with or without a device such as a razor or a light based device (e.g., a laser) is provided in the present invention. The composition when exposed to light having a red wavelength is capable of substantially transmitting or not substantially absorbing or reflecting the red wavelength of light to protect the skin. Ingredients in the composition may be segmented into functional groups: a drying group, a skin benefits group, a performance group and a carrier group where each group has respective functional agents or ingredients. A container encompassing the composition may be integrated with a razor or light based device for ease of dispensing. The composition is quick-drying. After evaporation, there may be one or more non-volatile components of the composition remaining on the skin providing skin benefits.

Abstract: The present development relates to a process for enrobing active catalytic materials with a protective coating to form pastilles, and to an apparatus for making the pastilles. The process comprises mixing an active catalyst powder with a hydrocarbon material in a low-shear jacketed blender at a temperature slightly above the congealing point of the hydrocarbon, and then making pastilles from the catalyst/hydrocarbon mixture while cooling the mixture to temperature below the congealing point of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The present development relates to a process for enrobing active catalytic materials with a protective coating to form pastilles, and to an apparatus for making the pastilles. The process comprises mixing an active catalyst powder with a hydrocarbon material in a low-shear jacketed blender at a temperature slightly above the congealing point of the hydrocarbon, and then making pastilles from the catalyst/hydrocarbon mixture while cooling the mixture to temperature below the congealing point of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an improved method for blinding a dosage form such that investigators analyzing such dosage form and subjects ingesting such dosage form cannot determine the identity of the active medication from the placebo they are administering or ingesting. The improved method is termed “overprinting”. In an embodiment, the method for blinding a dosage form comprises printing one or more layers of ink to said dosage form such that the original markings on said dosage form are masked.

Abstract: The present development relates to a process for enrobing active catalytic materials with a protective coating to form pastilles, and to an apparatus for making the pastilles. The process comprises mixing an active catalyst powder with a hydrocarbon material in a low-shear jacketed blender at a temperature slightly above the congealing point of the hydrocarbon, and then making pastilles from the catalyst/hydrocarbon mixture while cooling the mixture to temperature below the congealing point of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The present development relates to a process for enrobing active catalytic materials with a protective coating to form pastilles, and to an apparatus for making the pastilles. The process comprises mixing an active catalyst powder with a hydrocarbon material in a low-shear jacketed blender at a temperature slightly above the congealing point of the hydrocarbon, and then making pastilles from the catalyst/hydrocarbon mixture while cooling the mixture to temperature below the congealing point of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An exhaust system includes a manifold having an exhaust port. An exhaust pipe is sealingly engaged with the exhaust port. A hole is provided in the exhaust pipe and a fastener traverses the hole to secure the exhaust pipe to the manifold.