Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for additive manufacturing of objects are provided. In some embodiments, a device for supporting an object during an additive manufacturing process includes a build platform having a surface, and a plurality of support structures extending above the surface of the build platform. Each support structure can be configured to couple to a portion of an additively manufactured object. The device can also include a plurality of actuators, each actuator being configured to adjust a position of a corresponding support structure relative to the build platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.

Abstract: Neuromodulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the present technology relate to devices, systems, and methods for delivering electrical energy to a hypoglossal nerve of a patient. According to some embodiments, the present technology includes an implantable neuromodulation device comprising an electronics package, a branched lead body, and an extension portion between the electronics package and lead body. The lead body can comprise a first arm with first conductive elements and a second arm with second conductive elements. The lead body can be configured to be positioned between a patient's genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles such that the first arm and first conductive elements are positioned proximate one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves and the second arm and second conductive elements are positioned proximate a contralateral one of the patient's hypoglossal nerves.

Abstract: An apparatus for making differently configured vehicle headliner/overhead systems as desired includes a plurality of stations for assembly operations in which components are attached to a preshaped headliner/overhead system core, parts nests for the components, presses for holding the headliner/overhead system core between a loaded parts nest and the presses, sensors for determining that the appropriate components have been loaded in the parts nests and that the core has been correctly positioned at an assembly station, an applicator for attaching the components to the core, a reader for reading indicia from the core indicating required assembly operations for the core, and a controller for effecting the appropriate assembly operations conforming with the information read by the reader.

Abstract: A process for in-molding an energy-absorbing countermeasure to a headliner 18 for use in a vehicle. The process includes the steps of (1) preparing a sheet; (1A) optionally affixing to the sheet a means for adhering to form a composite sheet; (2) thermoforming the composite sheet into a composite energy-absorbing countermeasure; (3) preparing a headliner layup (including optionally a means for adhering, a headliner core, and a cover stock) before forming a bond between the headliner layup and the composite energy-absorbing countermeasure. The assembly thus includes the energy-absorbing countermeasure 22 and a means for adhering it to the headliner core 18.

Abstract: A side shelf for a cooking grill includes a base coupled to the grill and a cover that pivots with respect to the base to substantially cover the base in a first position and to substantially uncover the base in a second position. In a first embodiment, the cover is coupled to the base using a plurality of pivot arms that maintain the cover in a substantially horizontal position while the cover is moved from the first position to the second position. In the first embodiment, the cover includes a substantially flat top portion that is up in both the first and second positions, which allows the cover to be used as a shelf both in the first and second positions. In a second embodiment, the cover is coupled to the base using at least one hinge member that allows the cover to pivot in a clamshell fashion with respect to the base. In the second embodiment, the cover includes a substantially flat top portion that is up in the first position, and a substantially flat bottom portion that is up in the second position.

Abstract: A back light assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising a housing having separable housing parts forming a chamber for a light bulb. The housing parts are releasably secured together by at least one and preferably two elongated, flexible, compressible, stretchable fasteners. Each fastener extends through aligned passages in the respective housing parts. Each fastener has two enlargements, one engageable with an abutment in the passage of one housing part and the other engageable with an abutment in the passage of the other housing part to hold the housing parts together. The distance between the enlargements in the unstretched, free state condition of the fasteners, before installation, is less than the distance between the abutments, so that when installed, the fasteners are stretched and in tension. One of the enlargements of each fastener is adapted to engage the rear window of the vehicle when the back light assembly is properly mounted.

Abstract: A back light assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising a housing having separable housing parts forming a chamber for a light bulb. The housing parts are releasably secured together by at least one and preferably two elongated, flexible, compressible, stretchable fasteners. Each fastener extends through aligned passages in the respective housing parts. Each fastener has two enlargements, one engageable with an abutment in the passage of one housing part and the other engageable with an abutment in the passage of the other housing part to hold the housing parts together. The distance between the enlargements in the unstretched, free state condition of the fasteners, before installation, is less than the distance between the abutments, so that when installed, the fasteners are stretched and in tension. One of the enlargements of each fastener is adapted to engage the rear window of the vehicle when the back light assembly is properly mounted.

Abstract: A foldable ladder having a plurality of sections which align during use to form a continuous ladder and which are foldable upon themselves for storage in a ceiling frame. The ladder includes hinges for connecting the sections. Each hinge has a first load bearing surface and second load bearing surface which contact each other for support a load when the ladder is extended. The ladder also includes an improved counter balance assembly which connects the ladder to the ceiling frame; and a continuous hinge which connects the ladder to the ceiling frame in a manner which eliminates air from passing between the hinge and the ceiling frame.

Abstract: Ladder constructions and methods of forming the same wherein box-type or tubular rails are employed. The rung-to-rail connection or joint is formed by providing an opening in one of the rail side walls and an aligned clearance hole in the opposite rail side wall to afford an opening through which a swaging tool is projected and forms an annulus in tight engagement into the inner surfaces surrounding the opening in the first named rail side wall, cooperating swaging means forming an annulus on the outer surfaces surrounding the said opening. A ladder having tubular side rails is hence provided with a rail-to-rung joint on one of the walls by projecting a swaging tool through a clearance hole in an opposite wall. The clearance hole is adapted to be closed by placing a plug in the same and in the event the clearance hole is in the innermost side rail the rung is adapted to be used to close the space provided by the opening in the rail between the rung and one of the side rails.