Abstract: One example of a system includes a Universal Serial Bus Type-C (USB-C) port, a set of logic circuits, a multiplexer, and an embedded controller. The set of logic circuits includes a first logic circuit providing a first utility and a second logic circuit providing a second utility different from the first utility. The multiplexer is communicatively coupled between the set of logic circuits and the USB-C port. The embedded controller controls the multiplexer to connect the first logic circuit or the second logic circuit to the USB-C port based on a value of a multi-level strap received from a device connected to the USB-C port.

Abstract: A floating base comprising a shell constructed from a plurality of blocks reinforced using a plurality of tensile elements. The shell includes an inner space, a length, a width and at least one bulkhead disposed across the width along the length of the shell within the shell to strengthen the shell. In one embodiment, the shell further includes a spine disposed substantially at right angle to the at least one bulkhead to further strengthen the shell.

Abstract: Systems and methods for lighting system lens heating are described. The systems and methods include a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate; and a conductive ink or film circuit on the thermoplastic substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for responding to an incoming alert using vehicle resources to scan and report on an environment of a vehicle. An example an in-vehicle computing system of a vehicle includes a sensor subsystem in communication with a sensor, a communication interface, a processor, and memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive, via the communication interface, an alert including one or more alert parameters, instruct the sensor to scan an assigned region around the vehicle, receive, from the sensor, locally scanned data corresponding to the assigned region, determine that the scanned data includes an object having features matching a selected alert parameter of the one or more alert parameters, and transmit, to an alert service, a notification identifying the object and the features matching the selected alert parameter, the notification including a location of the object.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. More specifically, the present invention includes apparatus and devices for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles, such as multivesicular liposomes, methods for preparing such formulations, and the use of specific formulations for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof. Formation and use of the pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles produced by using the apparatus and devices for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof is also contemplated.

Abstract: In some examples, a filter assembly includes a filter to remove particulates from a fluid flowing through the filter, electrodes attached to the filter, the electrodes spaced apart in a direction that is cross-wise to a direction of a flow of the fluid; and a sensor to measure an electrical characteristic of a space between the electrodes, wherein the measured electrical characteristic varies depending upon an amount of particulates in the space.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibacterial compounds, wherein the compounds in some embodiments have broad spectrum bioactivity. In various embodiments, the compounds act by inhibition of bacterial type 1 signal peptidase (SpsB), an essential protein in bacteria. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment using the compounds described herein are also provided.

Abstract: Provided a resilient waterfowl decoy comprising a molded body with an upper side and a lower side, having an interior cavity, the molded body constructed from a non-brittle copolymer; two keels attached to the lower side of the body, each adapted to receive a weight; two weights each sized and shaped to be received by one of the two keels; and a vent port oriented to allow the passage of air from the interior cavity through the molded body.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning an installed gas turbine engine is provided. The system may include a controller on an engine core, wherein the engine core defines a primary gas path and includes at least one airfoil extending into the primary gas path. The method may include initiating a cleaning program and directing a cleaning fluid toward the engine core in response to the initiation of the cleaning program. The method may further include initiating delivery of the cleaning fluid as a non-vaporized liquid within the primary gas path to the engine core.

Abstract: A generator set comprises an engine including a crankshaft rotatable in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the generator set, and a generator including a generator shaft. A gearbox is positioned between the engine and the generator, all mounted on a chassis. The gearbox couples the crankshaft to the generator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to an engine first end and the second end is coupled to a generator first end. The gearbox also includes a gear set including a plurality of gears, a first gear shaft coupled to a crank shaft first end, and a second gear shaft coupled to a generator shaft first end. The crankshaft and at least a portion of the plurality of gears, and the generator shaft are axially aligned along the longitudinal axis of the generator set.

Abstract: In example implementations, a computing system is provided. The computing system includes at least one electronic component, a fan and a filter. The electronic component generates heat that is cooled by an air flow within the computing system that is generated by the fan. The filter is located in a path of the air flow. The filter includes a filter mesh with a strain gauge that is encapsulated and incorporated into the filter mesh to measure an amount that the filter mesh is clogged.

Abstract: Arbitrating circuitry arbitrates between a plurality of inputs and a selection of at least one of said plurality of inputs. The arbitrating circuitry includes an array of interconnected arbiter devices operating with respect to a set of Q inputs. The array comprises M sub-levels with at least a first sub-level having T arbiter devices each operating with respect to U inputs, where Q=UM and Q=TU. For each sub-level other than a first sub-level, each arbiter device in a sub-level receives as input requests signals indicating an arbitration outcome for two or more arbiter devices in a preceding sub-level and arbitrates between those input requests.

Abstract: A rotor blade formed via additive manufacturing is provided. The rotor blade includes an airfoil and a coupled component. The airfoil includes a plurality of fused layers of a first material formed via additive manufacturing and defines a leading edge and a tip at a distal end. The coupled component includes a plurality of fused layers of a second material formed via additive manufacturing. An interlocking transition zone includes a plurality of projections alternately extending from the airfoil and the coupled component, respectively, to undetachably couple the airfoil and the coupled component.

Abstract: The disclosure provides molecules with an affinity for (or an ability to bind to), sialic acid, for use in compositions, medicaments and methods for the treatment of sepsis, its symptoms and sepsis associated pathologies and immune responses.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibacterial compounds, wherein the compounds in some embodiments have broad spectrum bioactivity. In various embodiments, the compounds act by inhibition of bacterial type 1 signal peptidase (SpsB), an essential protein in bacteria. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment using the compounds described herein are also provided.

Abstract: A method of producing cannabinoids for use in medical treatments by growing cultured Cannabis sativa plant cells through tissue culture, the method comprising the steps of: selecting Cannabis sativa leaf tissue for culture; and growing a tissue culture from the selected leaf tissue in a liquid based medium whilst controlling the light exposure of the tissue culture to control the cannabinoid content of the tissue culture. Control of the light exposure can enable the phytocannabinoid content of the grown tissue culture to be tailored to the use intended for the tissue culture. For example, the THC content of the tissue culture can be controlled to be maximised or minimised depending on the intended use. Use of tissue culture is beneficial as compared to prior art methods as it allows for genetic consistency and reduces the resources necessary to produce plant cells containing phytocannabinoids.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base component having a center axis and at least two index positions. The apparatus also includes a rotational component coupled to the base component. The rotational component is configured to circularly maneuver about the center axis between the at least two index positions. A docking receptacle of the apparatus is coupled to the rotational component and is configured to receive a monitor having an electronic visual display. The apparatus also includes a handle configured to facilitate maneuvering of the rotational component.

Abstract: Multiple systems and methods for providing supervised control of subsea vehicles for offshore asset management as well as supplemental autonomous control behaviors are described herein. These systems and methods provide offshore support and alternative supervised control of one or more vehicle generally irrespective of where the vehicle resides in an oil and gas offshore field.

Abstract: A medication injector apparatus such as an injection pen. The injection pen includes a resettable, cartridge plunger drive assembly including an axially floating nut, a cartridge plunger engaging screw, and a drive clutch movable with the nut and which when rotated causes the screw to screw through the nut. When a cartridge assembly is mounted to the pen base, the floating nut and drive clutch are shifted proximally such that the drive clutch is in torque transmitting engagement with a rotatable drive member of the pen, such that rotation of that drive member results in drive screw advancement through the nut in the distal direction. When the cartridge assembly is not mounted to the pen base, the floating nut and drive clutch are biased distally to disengage the drive clutch from torque transmitting engagement with the rotatable drive member and to thereby allow the drive screw to be reset proximally through the nut to a position more retracted within the pen base.