Abstract: An ear cleaning device is provided for removing debris from an ear. In one form, the ear cleaning device includes a shaft, a head connected to the shaft, and a contiguous pocket structure of the head. The contiguous pocket structure includes a plurality of pockets that may be configured to receive debris. In another form, the ear cleaning device has a handle, a bulbous cleaner connected to the handle, and a solid inner core of the bulbous cleaner. The bulbous cleaner has two or more spaced, longitudinal walls disposed outward of the inner core that are configured to remove debris with turning of the ear cleaning device about a longitudinal axis of the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data conversion from a source system to a target system. In some embodiments, the source system may comprise a plurality of source data structures, and the target system may comprise a target data structure. For each source data structure, a respective conversion score may be computed between the source data structure and the target data structure. The target data structure may be matched, based on the conversion scores, to a source data structure of the plurality of source data structures.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system for securely and efficiently accessing enterprise data stored across heterogeneous databases and domains. In some examples the system employs a parallelized workflow architecture that optimally invokes specialized workflows to retrieve requested data fields in parallel rather than in a serial sequence. The system may utilize multi-factor authentication including public/private keys and authentication tokens to validate user identities and access privileges. An intelligent execution manager may analyze metadata in data access requests to determine the optimal set of workflows to invoke to retrieve the requested data. These workflows may execute concurrently to query backend domain interfaces that abstract away complex underlying data storage systems. The domain interfaces may return requested data fields which are consolidated and returned to the requester. Accordingly, the system scalable and performant data access with fine-grained access controls across large enterprises.

Abstract: A fast and dynamic waveplate is described. The present systems and methods utilize stress birefringence that generates inside a plate when force is applied on one or more sides of the plate. The force is applied using one or more actuators distributed along the side(s) of the plate. The magnitude of the force can be controlled using a control unit. A generated stress birefringence is spatially varying across the plate. By carefully adjusting the force, the plate can be converted into a waveplate with an arbitrary value of retardance that is determined by the force. Since the parameter that determines the birefringence is force, a control unit can be used to apply different combinations of force values at a sub-millisecond speed to achieve fast control of the value of the birefringence as well as an orientation in the plate.

Abstract: An ear cleaning device is provided for removing debris from an ear. In one form, the ear cleaning device includes a shaft, a head connected to the shaft, and a contiguous pocket structure of the head. The contiguous pocket structure includes a plurality of pockets that may be configured to receive debris. In another form, the ear cleaning device has a handle, a bulbous cleaner connected to the handle, and a solid inner core of the bulbous cleaner. The bulbous cleaner has two or more spaced, longitudinal walls disposed outward of the inner core that are configured to remove debris with turning of the ear cleaning device about a longitudinal axis of the device.

Abstract: A method for tracking an item in a distributed environment is provided. At least one node in a network adds a new block to a first cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first sequence of blocks that is stored in one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the first cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a component identifier and a hash of a previous block in the first sequence of blocks. The at least one node in the network adds a new block to a second cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a second sequence of blocks that is stored in the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the second cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a destination identifier, the first sequence of blocks, and a hash of a previous block in the second sequence of blocks.

Abstract: An optical element, and a metrology tool or system employing the optical element for measurements of structures on a substrate. The optical element includes a first portion configured to reflect the light received from an illumination source towards the substrate, and a second portion configured to transmit the light redirected from the substrate or a desired location, the first portion having a higher coefficient of reflectivity than the second portion, and the second portion having a higher coefficient of transmissivity than the first portion. A metrology tool may include the optical elements and a sensor configured to receive a diffraction pattern caused by radiation redirected from a substrate, and a processor configured to receive a signal relating to the diffraction pattern from the sensor, and determine overlay associated with the substrate by analyzing the signal.

Abstract: A method for tracking an item in a distributed environment is provided. At least one node in a network adds a new block to a first cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first sequence of blocks that is stored in one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the first cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a component identifier and a hash of a previous block in the first sequence of blocks. The at least one node in the network adds a new block to a second cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a second sequence of blocks that is stored in the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the second cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a destination identifier, the first sequence of blocks, and a hash of a previous block in the second sequence of blocks.

Abstract: An car cleaner is provided that includes an clongated handle, a spoon, and a disc intermediate the spoon and the disc.

Abstract: Unibody suction mount having a compact design allows for a plurality of products to be fastened onto the mount. The mount portion includes an integral threaded portion that cooperates with suction cup having a threaded post. The mount includes direct engagement with the suction cup to hold the suction cup in place as the vacuum is being created in the suction cup. The suction mount utilizes one or more nuts to allow for attachments to be fastened onto the suction mount. The attachments may include a variety of brackets used to connect a variety of accessories. The accessories can be designed for specific activities.

Abstract: An ear cleaner is provided that includes an elongated handle, a spoon, and a disc intermediate the spoon and the disc.

Abstract: A method uses natural language for visual analysis of a dataset, and is performed at a computer having a display, processors, and memory. The computer displays a data visualization based on a dataset retrieved from a database and receives a first user input to specify a natural language command related to the displayed data visualization. Based on the displayed data visualization and the natural language command, the computer identifies an initial range of values for a first data field in the dataset and displays an editable user interface control showing the initial range of values. The computer receives a second user input, at the user interface control, specifying a modified range of values for the first data field and retrieves an updated dataset from the database using the modified range of values for the first data field. The computer then updates the displayed data visualization using the updated dataset.

Abstract: A metrology tool that includes a substrate table to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project a beam on a target portion of the substrate; an actuator configured to adjust a position of the projection system relative to the substrate on the substrate table; a sensor configured to determine a position of the substrate table; and a one or more processors configured to: determine, based on the position of the substrate table, a position error of the substrate table with respect to a reference; and control, via the actuator, a position of the projection system to compensate for the position error of the substrate table so that the beam projects on the target portion of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mavoglurant, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: in the reduction of opioid use by an opioid use disorder patient; in preventing relapse into opioid use by an opioid use disorder patient; in the promotion of opioid abstinence by an opioid use disorder patient; in the treatment of the symptoms of depression or anxiety associated with opioid use disorder.

Abstract: A method for tracking an item in a distributed environment is provided. At least one node in a network adds a new block to a first cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first sequence of blocks that is stored in one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the first cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a component identifier and a hash of a previous block in the first sequence of blocks. The at least one node in the network adds a new block to a second cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a second sequence of blocks that is stored in the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The new block added to the second cryptographically verifiable ledger contains a destination identifier, the first sequence of blocks, and a hash of a previous block in the second sequence of blocks.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a high side heat exchanger, a load, a compressor, a belt, a first bin, a second bin, and a controller. The high side heat exchanger removes heat from a refrigerant. The load uses the refrigerant to cool an enclosed space. The compressor compresses the refrigerant. The first and second bins are coupled to the belt and positioned within the enclosed space. The controller receives a first message, determines that the first bin should be selected, and cycles the belt to move the first bin to a retrieval location within the enclosed space. The controller also receives a second message, determines that the second bin should be selected, and cycles the belt to move the second bin to the retrieval location.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mGluR5 antagonist for the treatment of opioid analgesic tolerance associated with chronic opioid use in chronic pain.

Abstract: An oral care device includes a body and a base connected to the body. The oral care device includes a mouthpiece extending from the base and an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece. A plurality of brushing walls extend from the base about the mouthpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laser discharge chamber in which useful lifetime is extended by local electrical tuning using one or a combination of design of the chamber internal geometry, placement and distribution of components within the chamber such as electrodes, current returns, and capacitors, and selective electrical isolation of portions of the components.