Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for integrating a chemical looping combustion system with molten carbonate fuel cells to provide improved operation of the molten carbonate fuel cells when using the exhaust from a gas turbine or other electrical power generation device as the CO2 source for the MCFC cathodes. This integration can be accomplished by using metal oxide in the chemical looping combustion system to oxidize the anode output flow from the MCFCs. This can reduce or minimize the number of separations that need to be performed in order to process the concentrated CO2 present within the anode exhaust. By reducing, minimizing, or eliminating the CO and H2 in the anode exhaust, the need to perform more costly separations (such as cryogenic separation or amine washing) to obtain a high purity CO2 product stream can be reduced or minimized. Optionally, the cathode exhaust from the molten carbonate fuel cells can be used as an oxygen-containing stream for regeneration of the metal oxide.

Abstract: A box step for allowing a user to access the rear bed or box of a vehicle such as a pickup truck. The pivotable box step includes a housing that is mounted to the underside of the vehicle. The box step moves between a stowed position tucked underneath the vehicle, a rear position at the rear of the vehicle, a corner position at the rear corner of the vehicle and a side entry position at the side of the vehicle, forward from the corner entry position. The motor drives the drive assembly in opposing first and second directions to move the box step between the stowed position, the rear position, the corner position and the side entry position.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for detecting data errors. A method generally includes training each of a plurality of models on a plurality of training data sets to generate a set of trained models, determining a plurality of subsets of trained models from the set of trained models, for each respective subset: determining a plurality of ensemble outputs for the respective subset based on a plurality of validation data sets; and determining at least one evaluation metric for the respective subset based on the plurality of ensemble outputs; and determining an ensemble model as a subset of trained models having a best evaluation metric among a plurality of evaluation metrics associated with the plurality of subsets, wherein each subset comprises a different selection of models from the set of trained model than each other subset of trained models in the plurality of subsets of trained models.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a reaction product, the process comprising reacting polyisobutylene with a radical initiator and an ethylenically unsaturated acylating agent at a reaction temperature of from 150° C. to 225° C. to produce the reaction product, wherein the polyisobutylene is brought to the reaction temperature prior to addition of the radical initiator; and wherein the ethylenically unsaturated acylating agent is added at any time prior to or during addition of the radical initiator.

Abstract: Strings of solar cells having laser assisted metallization conductive contact structures, and their methods of manufacture, are described. For example, a solar cell string includes a first solar cell having a front side and a back side, and one or more laser assisted metallization conductive contact structures electrically connecting a first metal foil to the back side of the first solar cell. The solar cell string also includes a second solar cell having a front side and a back side, and one or more laser assisted metallization conductive contact structures electrically connecting a second metal foil to the back side of the second solar cell. The solar cell string also includes a conductive interconnect coupling the first and second solar cells, the conductive interconnect including a strain relief feature.

Abstract: A method of ice protection includes performing anti-icing on a forward portion of an air data sensor for a first duration while maintaining de-icing on an aft portion of the air data probe in a deactivated state. The method includes activating de-icing on the aft portion of the air data probe for a second duration while also performing anti-icing on the forward portion of the air data sensor.

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: Examples described herein provide a system, a software application, and a method of a lithography process to write multiple tones in a single pass. A system includes a stage and a lithography system. The lithography system includes image projection systems, a controller, and memory. The controller is coupled to the memory, which stores instruction code. Execution of the instruction code by the controller causes the controller to control the stage and the image projection systems to iteratively expose a photoresist supported by the stage and to move the stage relative to the image projection systems a step distance between sequential pairs of the exposures. Each exposure includes using write beam(s) projected from the image projection systems. Each exposure is at a respective one of different dosage amounts. An accumulation of the different dosage amounts is a full tone dosage amount for the photoresist.

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: The present invention features nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules (e.g., pre-mRNA trans-splicing molecules (RTMs)) capable of correcting one or more mutations in the ABCA4 gene or the CEP290 gene. Such molecules are useful in the treatment of disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4, such as Stargardt Disease (e.g., Stargardt Disease 1) and disorders associated with a mutation in CEP290, such as Leber congenital amourosis 10 (LCA 10). Also provided by the invention described herein are methods of using the nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules for correcting mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290 and for treating disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290, such as Stargardt Disease and LCA 10.

Abstract: A system and method graphically displays and receives order status and allows order status to be replayed in time.

Abstract: A system for testing thermal runaway in a battery cell includes a first layer of first dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the battery cell, and a wire at least in part wrapped around the first layer of first dielectric material. The system further includes a second layer of second dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the wire, and a power source configured to supply power to the wire. In an example, the first layer of first dielectric material includes a polyimide film, and the second layer of second dielectric material includes mica. The system further includes a temperature sensor in contact with the first layer, the second layer, and/or the battery cell. A controller is to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor, and control a power supplied by the power source to the wire, based at least in part on the temperature reading.

Abstract: A method includes forming a cold plate including conductive material and having a plurality of openings, and coating the cold plate with dielectric coating. The method further includes placing the cold plate proximal to a metal plate including one or more metals, and exposing the cold plate to moisture and/or water. In an example, a minimum lateral distance between the cold plate and the metal plate is at most 0.5 inch. The method further includes, while the cold plate is exposed to the moisture and/or the water, applying a voltage across the cold plate and the metal plate, and measuring a resultant leakage current through the cold plate. A thickness of the dielectric coating on an edge of an opening of the plurality of openings is at least 0.003 inch.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by providing feedback regarding release velocity, which is the velocity of the chest while resiliently expanding during the upstroke of a CPR compression cycle. The feedback is provided, indicating whether the CPR provider has substantially released the chest, through a control systems which analyzes sensor input corresponding to chest displacement to determine chest compression depth and release velocity, compares the determined release velocity to a desired release velocity threshold. The desired release velocity is determined based on the depth of compression. The desired release velocity may be determined based on assumed or target compression depth, selected by a CPR provider and input into the control system, or the desired release velocity may be determined adaptively, based on the chest compression depth achieved during compressions and/or the rate of compressions, as determined by the control system.

Abstract: A printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes at least one physical memory device to store defective print element determination logic and one or more processors coupled with the at least one physical memory device to execute the defective print element determination logic to receive a print image comprising evaluation marks and locator marks applied to a print medium by a plurality of pel forming elements according to print instructions and identify pel forming elements associated with print defect pels in the print image among the plurality of pel forming elements based on the evaluation marks, the locator marks and the print instructions.

Abstract: A system is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for generating a void profile for user void events. The method includes receiving by a processing element a plurality of outputs from a fluid level sensor corresponding to a plurality of levels of fluid flowing through a voiding device during a flow event; determining by the processing element a beginning and an end time of the fluid flow into the voiding device during the flow event; analyzing the plurality of outputs of the fluid level sensor over a time interval defined by the beginning and end time of the fluid flow to determine at least one of a fluid flow rate data and an accumulated volume data for the fluid flowing through the voiding device; and storing the fluid flow rate data and the accumulated flow volume data in a memory.