Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of producing at least a pair of interlocking adjacent layers of a paper packaging product, the pair of interlocking adjacent layers being formed of a sheet of slit paper having a slit pattern, the slit pattern upon expansion, forming cells that include land regions that are inclined with respect to a plane of an unexpanded sheet. The method comprises slitting the sheet of slit paper with beveled blades that have a first wedge angle on one side of the blades and a second wedge angle on the other side of the blades, wherein the first wedge angle is wider than the second wedge angle to produce slits that upon expansion, produce the lands regions that have angles of inclination in a range for 50 to 85 degrees.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to topical treatment of skin diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, vitiligo, Reiter's syndrome, pityriasis rubra pilaris, epidermolysis bullosa simplex, palmoplantar keratoderma, pachyonychia congenita, steatocystoma multiplex, cutaneous lichen planus, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, contact dermatitis, ichthyosis, and a disorder of keratinization, using (a) a JAK inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) vitamin D3, a vitamin D3 analog, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: 3D metrology techniques are disclosed for determining a changing topography of a substrate processed in an additive manufacturing system. Techniques include fringe scanning, simultaneous fringe projections, interferometry, and x-ray imaging. The techniques can be applied to 3D printing systems to enable rapid topographical measurements of a 3D printer powder bed, or other rapidly moving, nearly continuous surface to be tested. The techniques act in parallel to the system being measured to provide information about system operation and the topography of the product being processed. A tool is provided for achieving higher precision, increasing throughput, and reducing the cost of operation through early detection and diagnosis of operating problems and printing defects. These techniques work well with any powder bed 3D printing system, providing real-time metrology of the powder bed, the most recently printed layer, or both without reducing throughput.

Abstract: Battery monitoring systems having conductive strips and related methods are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a battery monitoring system includes a conductive strip having a first end and a second end. The system also includes conductivity measurement circuitry operatively connected to the first end and the second end of the conductive strip. The conductivity measurement circuity is configured to indicate whether conductivity between the first end and the second end meets a predetermined threshold. Further, the system includes a strap attached to at least one of the first end and the second end, configured to attach to a battery, and configured to apply tension to the conductive strip when attached to the battery.

Abstract: Battery monitoring systems having conductive strips and related methods are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a battery monitoring system includes a conductive strip having a first end and a second end. The system also includes conductivity measurement circuitry operatively connected to the first end and the second end of the conductive strip. The conductivity measurement circuity is configured to indicate whether conductivity between the first end and the second end meets a predetermined threshold. Further, the system includes a strap attached to at least one of the first end and the second end, configured to attach to a battery, and configured to apply tension to the conductive strip when attached to the battery.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser may include a transceiver for wireless communication with a transceiver on a vehicle in order to receive vehicle information about a vehicle in response to a transceiver on the vehicle coming into a wireless communication range of the transceiver of the fuel dispenser. The vehicle information may be used to identify at least one fuel type that is suitable for the vehicle and the fuel dispenser may be prevented from dispensing a fuel type other than the at least one identified fuel type. The vehicle may also request a specific amount of fuel. A fuel transaction is complete when the amount of fuel dispensed reaches the requested amount or when an automatic shut-off mechanism is triggered.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stimulation device for sexual stimulation including a pad assembly including a pad housing having a front side and a back side. A vibrating mechanism can be positioned on the front side of the pad housing, the vibrating mechanism including a motor and a motor controller connected to the motor, the motor controller operable to control the motor and thus vibrations emitted by the vibrating mechanism. A pad can be positioned over and against the vibrating mechanism such that vibrations emitted by the vibrating mechanism are transferred to the pad. The device can be utilized for sexual stimulation for either recreational use or medical use in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser may include a transceiver for wireless communication with a transceiver on a vehicle in order to receive vehicle information about a vehicle in response to a transceiver on the vehicle coming into a wireless communication range of the transceiver of the fuel dispenser. The vehicle information may be used to identify at least one fuel type that is suitable for the vehicle and the fuel dispenser may be prevented from dispensing a fuel type other than the at least one identified fuel type. The vehicle may also request a specific amount of fuel. A fuel transaction is complete when the amount of fuel dispensed reaches the requested amount or when an automatic shut-off mechanism is triggered.

Abstract: A computer program product, according to one embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to: receive one or more voice signals from one or more participants of a call, correlate each of the one or more received voice signals with speaker profiles in a database, output speaker identification information from the correlated speaker profiles, and send the speaker identification information at least one of the participants of the call. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional embodiments.

Abstract: Systems, processes, and manufactures are provided that employ a casing associated with an electrical component to provide some, most, substantially all or all electrical insulative protection necessary for the electrical component. This casing may be further employed with potting or other materials to supplement and add additional or different protections for the component. These additional protections can include additional insulative resistance, thermal protection, moisture protection and other buffers to and from the environment.

Abstract: A computer program product, according to one embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to: receive one or more voice signals from one or more participants of a call, correlate each of the one or more received voice signals with speaker profiles in a database, output speaker identification information from the correlated speaker profiles, and send the speaker identification information at least one of the participants of the call. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional embodiments.

Abstract: A beverage container within a floatation device, such as a noodle, is provided. The beverage container may include a flexible tubular body made of a food grade polymer. The beverage container includes a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end includes a nozzle that delivers beverages within the beverage container. The beverage container may fit within a hollow center of the floatation device. The nozzle may protrude outside of the floatation device. Therefore, a user may float in water and drink from the beverage container without spilling the beverage.

Abstract: A beverage container within a floatation device, such as a noodle, is provided. The beverage container may include a flexible tubular body made of a food grade polymer. The beverage container includes a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end includes a nozzle that delivers beverages within the beverage container. The beverage container may fit within a hollow center of the floatation device. The nozzle may protrude outside of the floatation device. Therefore, a user may float in water and drink from the beverage container without spilling the beverage.

Abstract: Systems, processes, and manufactures are provided that employ a casing associated with an electrical component to provide some, most, substantially all or all electrical insulative protection necessary for the electrical component. This casing may be further employed with potting or other materials to supplement and add additional or different protections for the component. These additional protections can include additional insulative resistance, thermal protection, moisture protection and other buffers to and from the environment.

Abstract: Systems, processes, and manufactures are provided that employ a casing associated with an electrical component to provide some, most, substantially all or all electrical insulative protection necessary for the electrical component. This casing may be further employed with potting or other materials to supplement and add additional or different protections for the component. These additional protections can include additional insulative resistance, thermal protection, moisture protection and other buffers to and from the environment.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a computer comprising a system board and a removable programmable storage device. If the system board is replaced, the removable programmable storage device may be transferred to the replacement system board for the automatic transfer of information to the replacement system board and configuration of the replacement system board. In one embodiment, the computer receives a start up command. The computer determines whether a firmware image on the system board matches a firmware image on the removable programmable storage device. Based on determining that the firmware images do not match (when the system board is replaced with a new system board, for example), the computer replaces the firmware image on the system board with the firmware image on the removable programmable storage device. After the check and replacement, the computer proceeds with boot sequences.

Abstract: An electronics module docking system includes docking member removably coupled to a photovoltaic module. The docking system includes a first connector port electrically coupled to one or more photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module is selectively coupleable to the docking member. The docking system includes a housing to enclose an electronics module. The housing may include second connector port that is selectively engageable to the power electronics module. The power electronics module and the photovoltaic cells are electrically coupled to one another upon selective engagement of the connector ports. The inverter housing is receivable by and removably coupleable to the docking member allowing the inverter housing to be removably coupleable to the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Systems, processes, and manufactures are provided that employ a casing associated with an electrical component to provide some, most, substantially all or all electrical insulative protection necessary for the electrical component. This casing may be further employed with potting or other materials to supplement and add additional or different protections for the component. These additional protections can include additional insulative resistance, thermal protection, moisture protection and other buffers to and from the environment.

Abstract: A sign assembly according to one example embodiment includes a plurality of support poles having a generally elongated pole body. Each support pole has a first end that includes a tapered portion for insertion into a support medium. The sign assembly further includes a sign portion having a plurality of sleeves formed therein. Each sleeve is shaped to receive a respective one of the plurality of support poles. Each sleeve is open at a first end to receive the respective support pole and closed at a second end opposite the first end to retain the sign portion on the support poles when the support poles are inserted into the sleeves in order to removably attach the sign portion to the support poles such that the support poles physically support the sign portion.