Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for forming a layered anode material. The method includes contacting a precursor material and a first electrolyte. The precursor material is a layered ionic compound represented by MX2, where M is one of calcium and magnesium and X is one of silicon, germanium, and boron. The method further includes applying a first bias and/or current as the precursor material contacts the first electrolyte so as to remove cations from the precursor material to create a two-dimensional structure that defines the layered anode material. In certain variations, the method further include contacting the two-dimensional structure and a second electrolyte, and applying a second bias and/or current as the two-dimensional structure contacts the second electrolyte so as to cause lithium ions to move into interlayer spaces or voids created in the two-dimensional structure by the removal of the cations thereby forming the layered anode material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to wound dressing compositions that include a ?-glucan which can stimulate an immunomodulatory effect on cells within a wound, increase the healing rate of a wound, and stimulate the healing of recalcitrant wounds. The wound dressing includes a mixture of a collagen, a polysaccharide, and a ?-glucan. Also disclosed herein are methods for use of the wound dressing as well as kits including the wound dressings of the present technology.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral extended release formulation for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, and phobia.

Abstract: The accelerometers disclosed herein provide excellent sensitivity, long-term stability, and low SWaP-C through a combination of photonic integrated circuit technology with standard micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Examples of these accelerometers use optical transduction to improve the scale factor of traditional MEMS resonant accelerometers by accurately measuring the resonant frequencies of very small (e.g., about 1 ?m) tethers attached to a large (e.g., about 1 mm) proof mass. Some examples use ring resonators to measure the tether frequencies and some other examples use linear resonators to measure the tether frequencies. Potential commercial applications span a wide range from seismic measurement systems to automotive stability controls to inertial guidance to any other application where chip-scale accelerometers are currently deployed.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral extended release formulation for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, and phobia.

Abstract: A fertilizer coating that provides nutrients and/or biostimulants, as well as added dust control and caking control. The fertilizer coating may comprise a carrier, one or more micronutrient dispersants, and/or one or more micronutrients. The carrier may be aqueous-based or oil based. The coating may further comprise one or more biostimulants in an aqueous media.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to base connections, structures including base connections, kits for forming the base connections and/or structures, and method of repairing yielded base connections. In an embodiment, a base connection includes a base plate including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The top surface is configured to be adjacent to a terminal end of a column and the bottom surface adjacent to a foundation. The connection also includes one or more anchor rods attached to the base plate. The anchor rods are configured to secure the base plate to the foundation. The connection includes at least one structural fuse configured to be attached to the column and attached to the base plate. The fuse includes a plate with at least one cutout formed therein. The cutout is configured to form one or more yield regions that are configured to preferentially yield.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to structural fuses and connection systems including the same. An example structural fuse includes at least one plate. The structural fuse includes a plurality of cutouts formed in the plate. The cutouts are configured to cause at least one first yield region of the plate to yield when a first load is applied to the plate. Optionally, the plurality of cutouts are configured to cause at least one second yield region to yield when a second load is applied to the plate. At least a portion of the first yield region is distinct from at least a portion of the second yield region and the first load is different than the second load.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral extended release formulation for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, and phobia.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral extended release formulation for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, and phobia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of substituted-cyanopyrrolidines with activity as inhibitors of the deubiquitylating enzyme USP30, having utility in a variety of therapeutic areas, including conditions involving mitochondrial dysfunction, cancer and fibrosis: (I).

Abstract: Column-to-beam connection systems are disclosed herein, along with moment-resisting frames including the same and methods of repairing the same. An example column-to-beam connection system includes a shear component. The shear component includes abase plate that is connected to a column flange. The shear component also includes at least one vertical web extending from the base plate. The vertical web is connected to with a beam flange. The vertical web also defines one or more openings therein.

Abstract: An anomaly detection system comprising a diagnostic interface and a data acquisition system capable of recording data indicating variation of voltages at tapping points in a superconducting magnet. Data representing those variations in voltages may be stored as a data log and a processor may analyze the data in order to identify a mechanical impact.

Abstract: A computing device for gaming by patrons. An identification acceptor may scan an identification document into digital form. A biological sensor such as a camera may obtain biological data describing a human patron. A currency acceptor and dispenser may accept money. The computing device may obtain biological data describing the patron. The computing device may verify the identity of the patron and acceptability of the patron for gaming based at least in part on the digital form of the patron's identification and the biological data. The computing device may accept currency for deposit into a wagering account. Once the patron is verified and the account is funded, the computing device may offer gaming activities to the verified patron out of the wagering account, and pay out gaming winnings at the currency dispenser.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.

Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatuses are described. Further embodiments are described.

Abstract: A mode control system and method for controlling an output mode of a broadband radiation source including a photonic crystal fiber (PCF). The mode control system includes at least one detection unit configured to measure one or more parameters of radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source to generate measurement data, and a processing unit configured to evaluate mode purity of the radiation emitted from the broadband radiation source, from the measurement data. Based on the evaluation, the mode control system is configured to generate a control signal for optimization of one or more pump coupling conditions of the broadband radiation source. The one or more pump coupling conditions relate to the coupling of a pump laser beam with respect to a fiber core of the photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract: A method and a system for receiving a user's selection of a content, retrieving data about the content, tracking content consumption, launching a reactive module based on input from the user, registering a timestamped response of the user, the response comprising a graphic symbol is provided. The method may be further comprise receiving content-retrieving information from a second user, searching contents to identify a candidate for the second user's consumption, receiving a selection of a content from the candidate, tracking a position of the content that is selected and being consumed by the second user, launching the reactive module on a second client device based on input from the second user. The virtual platform provides an electronic venue of dynamic communications for content consumers, where users experience pseudo-realtime interactions by seeing the virtual platform's reconstruction of other users' responses that shows reacting users' emotional status.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Pharaohs Mask’ that is characterized by its clump forming growth habit, its plant height up to 1.5 m, its leaves that are green in color with margins that are curled under, its leaves that are green in color with margins that are curled under, its petioles that are dark black in color, and its leaf veins that are dark black in color, prominent, and raised starting at the mid-vein and running to the edge of the leaves. A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘COPHAMA’ that is characterized by its clump forming growth habit, its plant height up to 1.5 m, its leaves that are green in color with margins that are curled under, its leaves that are green in color with margins that are curled under, its petioles that are dark black in color, and its leaf veins that are dark black in color, prominent, and raised starting at the mid-vein and running to the edge of the leaves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Corede’ that is characterized by its corrugated foliage with a reflective sheen, its black foliage with bright pink mid-veins, its petioles that are dark maroon-black in color, its plant height of 1.2 to 1.5 m, and its clumping plant habit.