Abstract: A drain covering device is described with built in temperature sensors and lights which signal various measured temperatures which are acceptable, cold, or hot for an intended use. The device is easily separable and can be rinsed and stored using an attached suction cup.

Abstract: An illumination stacker game is described having audiovisual signals for placing rings of different colors onto a central core. Upon placement, sensors determine which ring has been placed and provide audiovisual feedback as to whether the ring placed is the one which was requested in the game sequence. Different levels of difficulties and different audiovisual modes of communication are involved including multiple languages.

Abstract: A hybrid network may include a mix of different network technologies and devices. A multi-interface device, such as a hybrid device, may provide for bridging of frames between different networks. Some routing schemes may not be suitable for a hybrid network. In this disclosure are various concepts for a routing scheme suitable for a hybrid network. In accordance with a routing scheme, one or more routing trees may be determined based on a topology map for the hybrid network. The topology map may include nodes to represent different interfaces of at least one multi-interface device. A routing tree determined based, at least in part, on the topology map may be used to manage routing of frames in the hybrid network.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a molding machine and a method of molding a part. The molding machine may include multiple molding systems (e.g., extruders) for pumping molten material into one or more mold cavities. The multiple molding systems may pump the same material or different materials into the one or more mold cavities. The multiple molding systems may be individually and/or collectively controlled. A method of molding a part may include pumping material into one or more mold cavities via multiple molding systems, ceasing pumping material into the one or more mold cavities when one or more pressures associated with the multiple molding systems are achieved, and releasing a molded part from the one or more mold cavities after the one or more pressures are achieved.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamoyl anthranilate compounds exhibiting anti-fibrotic activity; or derivatives thereof, analogs thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and metabolites thereof, with the proviso that the compound is no Tranilast.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1-[(4-methyl-quinazolin-2-yl)methyl]-3 -methyl-7-(2-butyn-1-yl)-8-(3-(R)-amino-piperidin-1-yl)-xanthine for use in a patient being at risk of or having heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of molding a part. The method may include rotating a screw within a barrel to extrude a molten material through a nozzle orifice into a mold cavity to fill the mold cavity with the molten material, stopping rotation of the screw upon the mold cavity being filled with the molten material, monitoring a parameter indicative of a pressure in the mold cavity, and further rotating the screw to extrude additional molten material into the mold cavity when a drop in pressure in the mold cavity is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a molding system and a method of heating a material inside a molding system. The molding system may include a thermally-insulative barrel, a screw received inside the barrel and rotatable relative to the barrel, and a heat source received inside the barrel for heating an annular space defined between the barrel and the screw. The method of heating a material inside a molding system may include applying inductive heat to a magnetic screw positioned inside an insulative barrel to prepare a material for extrusion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of molding a part. The method may include rotating a screw within a barrel to extrude a molten material through a nozzle orifice into a mold cavity to fill the mold cavity with the molten material, stopping rotation of the screw upon the mold cavity being filled with the molten material, monitoring a parameter indicative of a pressure in the mold cavity, and further rotating the screw to extrude additional molten material into the mold cavity when a drop in pressure in the mold cavity is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a molding machine and a method of molding a part. The molding machine may include multiple molding systems (e.g., extruders) for pumping molten material into one or more mold cavities. The multiple molding systems may pump the same material or different materials into the one or more mold cavities. The multiple molding systems may be individually and/or collectively controlled. A method of molding a part may include pumping material into one or more mold cavities via multiple molding systems, ceasing pumping material into the one or more mold cavities when one or more pressures associated with the multiple molding systems are achieved, and releasing a molded part from the one or more mold cavities after the one or more pressures are achieved.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a molding machine and a method of operating a molding machine. The molding machine may include a shuttle table that is slidable along a longitudinal axis of the molding machine. An operator of the molding machine may slide the shuttle table along the longitudinal axis of the machine to access a molded part.

Abstract: Systems and methods using PVD for producing materials, for example nitrides, are disclosed. The present application also relates to use of the materials for electrode materials.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus and method of fabricating a molded part are provided. The apparatus may include a barrel, a nozzle enclosing an end of the barrel and defining an opening in fluid communication with an inside of the barrel, and an extrusion screw positioned at least partially inside the barrel and rotatable relative to the barrel. The extrusion screw may include a screw tip. Relative axial movement between the barrel and the extrusion screw may open or close the opening of the nozzle to permit or prevent, respectively, material flow through the opening of the nozzle. The method may include clamping a mold, opening a nozzle, rotating the extrusion screw to pump a molten material into the mold until the mold is filled, closing the nozzle, and unclamping the mold to release a molded part.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus and a control method are provided. The apparatus may include a barrel connected to a hopper for receiving a material from the hopper. The apparatus may include one or more heaters outside the barrel. The apparatus may include an extrusion screw inside the barrel. The apparatus may include a motor coupled to one end of the extrusion screw to rotate the extrusion screw and a torque sensor on the motor. The apparatus may include a controller coupled to the motor and the heaters. The controller may be configured to receive signals from the torque sensor. The controller may include a control algorithm to adjust the one or more heaters according to the signal from the torque sensor to melt the material inside the barrel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an injection molding apparatus and a method of fabricating a component. The apparatus may include a barrel comprising a first section having an end associated with a mold through a nozzle or a gate insert, a second section coupled to a hopper configured to fill a material into the barrel, and a temperature transition section between the first section and second section. The apparatus may include an extrusion screw placed inside the barrel and rotatable relative to the barrel. The apparatus may include one or more heaters associated with the first section of the barrel to heat the material inside the barrel. Rotation of the extrusion screw relative to the barrel may continuously extrude the material into the mold.

Abstract: A slotted message access protocol can be implemented for transmitting messages in a communication network. A beacon period may be divided into multiple communication slots. A master network device may register a first client network device and provide registration information to the first client network device. The registration information may include one or more encryption keys to allow the first client network device to securely transmit messages in the communication network. The client network device may use an encryption key associated with a second client network device to decrypt messages received from the second client network device. Furthermore, the first client network device may use a contention-based communication slot to request allocation of contention-free communication slots for subsequent transmissions. The master network device may temporarily allocate contention-free communication slots to the client network device for a specified duration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a certain DPP-4 inhibitor for use in a patient being at risk of or having heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Abstract: A thermoplastic injection molding system and method of use is described for molding parts from heated plastics and other organic resins. The machine uses heat sources located along the barrel to heat the source material while an auger screw transports the source material in the barrel. This transport step does not shear the source material, nor does it use friction to produce the heat necessary to melt the source material. The material becomes substantially liquid or melted during the heating process, and the melted material is forced, by the auger screw, into a chamber whereupon a plunger, situated concentrically with the auger screw, injects the material from the chamber into a mold. Sensors located along the barrel and in the chamber ensure consistency between mold cycles. The controller dynamically adjusts the injection molding process to achieve more consistent and reliable molded parts.

Abstract: A client network device may associate with a service provider to receive a service. For example, a client network device may transmit a number of broadcast messages to one or more service providers. The number of broadcast messages may be determined based, at least in part, on a first communication parameter received from at least one of the service providers. The client network device may receive first attenuation information from a first service provider after transmitting the number of broadcast messages. The client network device may associate with the first service provider based, at least in part, on the first attenuation information. In one example, a vehicle can associate with a charging station in a charging facility to securely communicate with and receive electric power from the charging station.

Abstract: The acceleration of a mobile asset is sensed and compared to threshold acceleration levels when the speed of the mobile asset is above a threshold speed. When the acceleration exceeds a threshold a report is created allowing aggressive driving behavior to be logged.