Abstract: A coaxial rotating automated stepping surface assembly adapted for a vehicle, including, at least one stepping surface portion, single pivot axis, coaxial motor arrangement to pivot axis, and complete system packaging out board of sill structure. The motor is a non back-drivable motor and is capable of operably self-locking in predetermined positions.

Abstract: Reverse transcriptases that may have an improvement in one or more properties are provided. For example, the present reverse transcriptases are believed to be more efficient than other reverse transcriptases, particularly in the presence of substances that typically inhibit reverse transcriptases. Also provided are related compositions, kits, and methods for using the reverse transcriptases.

Abstract: Provided for herein are viral particles comprising a heterologous viral glycoprotein and a targeting moiety, wherein the targeting moiety comprises a polypeptide comprising a formula of T-S1, wherein T is a target binding domain and S1 is a stalk portion. The stalk portion may comprise a variant Fc domain. The stalk portion may comprise a flexible polypeptide domain. The targeting moiety comprising the formula T-S1 may be incorporated into a viral particle to assist with targeting such particles to a specific cell type. Also provided for herein are compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A circuits for synchronizing oscillators without settling time include a power supply voltage source (VDD), at least three coupled oscillators having respective inputs connected to a first single node, at least three inverting buffers, each inverting buffer having a respective input connected to an output of a corresponding oscillator of the at least three oscillators, at least three summing resistors, an input side of which is connected to an output side of one and only one of the at least three inverting buffers each summing resistor having a first end connected to an output of a corresponding inverting buffer of the at least three inverting buffers, and a combined output created by connecting second ends of the at least three summing resistors to a single second node.

Abstract: The invention relates in part to a growth model for the growth of Group III-Group V (III-V) alloys by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) based on the kinetics of adsorption, desorption, incorporation, anion exchange, anion-assisted removal, and surface droplet accumulation of the Group V elements. The invention also relates to methods to optimize MBE growth conditions used to produce a target III-V alloy composition. The invention is further related to methods of predicting III-V alloy compositions resulting from a set of MBE growth conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

Abstract: Various backstop and netting system embodiments have at least one wall section, at least two poles, and at least two coupling sleeves that couple the wall section (and any adjoining wall sections) and the poles. Further, certain systems include a netting that extends between and is coupled to two adjacent poles and moves between a deployed position and a retracted position within a cavity of the wall section. Many exemplary implementations of these systems include a plurality of wall sections, poles, and coupling sleeves that can be easily installed in a modular fashion to create a backstop for a playing field, such as, for example, a softball or baseball field.

Abstract: A bulkhead for an air data probe includes an upstream end, a downstream end, and an upstream portion extending from the upstream end. The upstream portion includes an exterior surface, a first plurality of walls extending radially outward from the exterior surface of the upstream portion, a first pad extending radially outward from the exterior surface of the upstream portion, and a first plurality of channels formed between one or more of the first plurality of walls and the first pad. The first plurality of channels are configured to receive a wire heater.

Abstract: A composite cooling film comprises an ultraviolet-reflective multilayer optical film and a reflective microporous layer secured thereto. The ultraviolet-reflective multilayer optical film is at least 50 percent reflective of ultraviolet radiation over a majority of the wavelength range of at least 340 but less than 400 nanometers. The reflective microporous layer has a continuous phase comprising a nonfluorinated organic polymer and is diffusely reflective of solar radiation over a majority the wavelength range of 400 to 2500 nanometers, inclusive. The composite cooling film has an average absorbance over the wavelength range of 8 to 13 microns of at least 0.85. An article comprising the composite cooling film adhered to a substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein is an engineered DNA polymerases containing an amino acid sequence selected from: an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to an amino acid sequence selected from: SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:24; and an amino acid sequence that is at least 92% identical to an amino acid sequence selected from: SEQ ID NO:2 and SEQ ID NO:3. Also provided are methods employing the described DNA polymerases.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to the field of cardiac resuscitation, and in particular to devices for assisting rescuers in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are described herein. The system includes an applicator device configured to provide ACD CPR treatment to a patient's chest according to a plurality of phases at least one sensor configured to be coupled to the patient's chest and to measure at least one parameter related to the ACD CPR treatment and information for determining whether at least one transition point of the ACD CPR treatment has been reached; and one or more processors configured to provide a feedback signal based on a parameter for administering ACD CPR treatment to the patient's chest according to a desired treatment protocol.

Abstract: Structures including a curved corrugated wall fabricated from a plurality of layers formed of one or more shaped strips and methods of forming the structures are described. A shaped strip used in the fabrication includes a variable profile across the width of the strip with a first edge of a strip defining a series of cell profiles of a first geometric shape and a second, opposite edge of the strip defining a series of cell profiles of a second, different geometric shape, with each cell transitioning from the first profile to the second profile across the width of the strip. The geometry of the cell profiles at either end of each cell can be designed with respect to one another to allow for radial orientation of the strip about an axis with little or no deformation or stress on the strip edges.

Abstract: Provided for herein are mutant VSV-G polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD7 and uses thereof. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD8 and uses thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for. One embodiment is a system that includes an interface configured to receive an image of media printed on with print data, and memory configured to store defect reference data of nozzles belonging to printheads of a printer. The system also includes a print defect controller configured to detect a nozzle defect in the image based on a comparison of the image with the print data, and to determine a type of the nozzle defect based on a comparison of the nozzle defect with the defect reference data.

Abstract: A configurable port fitting for a container, such as a bioprocess bag, has a septa gasket groove and two opposing locking arms. The port fitting is mounted onto the container by (i) inserting one end of the port fitting into a port in the container such that a unitary septa gasket forms a seal between the port fitting and the container and (ii) rotating the port fitting to engage the locking arms with two opposing retention clips of the container. Some port fittings are fixed port fittings that provide a fixed opening into the container. Other port fittings are port sizers that receive a valve connector that enables flow control between closed and open positions. Port fittings of different sizes enable different flow rates. Some port fittings (and other connectors) have a threaded tube barb that receives a threaded tube retainer that secures tubing in place over the barb.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes at least one physical memory device to store inspection logic and one or more processors coupled with the at least one physical memory device to execute the inspection logic to capture a page image of a print job page printed on a print medium, determine a page identifier (page ID) value on the page image, determine whether the page ID value is within a first production range associated with a first inspection production and perform inspection processing using a first inspection production on the page image upon a determination that the page ID value is within the first production range.

Abstract: A handheld computer device is configured to selectively receive a plurality of fluid output values from a paint sprayer and configured to operate in an accessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a first location where wireless connectivity, via a continuous or near continuous communication path, to at least one of a network server or the paint sprayer is accessible or operate in an inaccessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a second location out of range of the continuous or near continuous communication path to at least one of the network server or the paint sprayer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fifth wheel system including a plate and a coupling system with a guide device, and a coupling arm, wherein the guide device is attached to the plate and defines a guide path which extends essentially elliptical around a central axis, wherein the coupling arm has a first end portion which is slidably arranged along the guide path at the guide device and secured against movements perpendicular to the guide path, wherein the coupling arm extends along a coupling axis and includes a second end portion at which a connector is attached, and wherein the connector is configured to be connected to a mating connecting system of a trailer.