Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a handheld, powered positive displacement pipette assembly, including a plurality of syringes of different volumes and a powered positive displacement pipette having unique mechanisms for the retention, identification, operation, and ejection of said syringes.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a resolution of an EDS image of a sample includes generating an EDS image of the sample, generating a non-EDS image of the sample generating, using a machine learning algorithm, an enhanced resolution EDS image of the sample based on the generated feature map and based on the first EDS image, where a resolution of the enhanced resolution EDS image is higher than a resolution of the first EDS image.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutical compositions containing a hydrogen sulphate salt of 6-(4-bromo-2-chloro-phenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-amide and solvates, crystalline forms and amorphous forms thereof, to the use of said compositions as a medicament; and to processes for the preparation of said compositions.

Abstract: A countertop appliance is provided that has a motor and an actuator for setting an operational criteria of the motor, such as motor speed. The position of the actuator can be set physically by a user adjacent to the countertop appliance or via a signal received from a remote device, such as a smartphone or a home automation device. If a signal is received remotely, the physical position of the actuator is updated to show the updated operational criteria of the motor for the countertop appliance. An option feature of a confirmation interface is provided on a housing for the countertop appliance in which a user adjacent to the countertop appliance can confirm or reject an update to the operational criteria of the motor.

Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a handheld, powered positive displacement pipette assembly, including a plurality of syringes of different volumes and a powered positive displacement pipette having unique mechanisms for the retention, identification, operation, and ejection of said syringes.

Abstract: A composition, kit and method useful in a multi-stage washing method for cleaning an aluminum or aluminum alloy containers while reducing hazardous exposure of workers to toxic levels of hydrogen fluoride or ammonium bifluoride employs a stable, neutralized ammonium bifluoride-containing accelerator solution for addition to an acidic wash solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a musical instrument comprising a plurality of chimes, each of which has a fork portion comprising first and second prongs, or tines, and a resonator portion. Each chime is configured to produce a note of a predetermined pitch and frequency when one of the tines is struck by a mallet. The instrument may also be configured so that the note produced by striking one of the tines with a mallet has a desirable sustain. Embodiments of the musical instrument may be configured for installation in an outdoor environment, such as a playground or other recreational area, and thus to withstand the stresses associated with such an installation.

Abstract: Techniques for managing an application token may include providing, by a first service provider application on a communication device to a first service provider computer, a first request for a first application token, receiving, by an account management application on the communication device from a token service computer in communication with the first service provider computer, the first application token, and storing the first application token in a token container in the account management application.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The shunts are preferably implanted by ab interno procedures.

Abstract: The system and methods described herein are directed to monitoring and tracking surgical instruments through sterilization processing. Imaging methods described are performed based on a variety of needs such as to monitor damage, wear, and biomass. Also described are how automation, vision augmentation, and data management systems can be incorporated into the system to facilitate monitoring and tracking. The system and methods described here will use specialized optical imaging methods together with automation and image analysis methods to perform inspection and tracking of surgical instruments faster, more accurately, and less expensively than using existing methods. The new imaging methods disclosed include ultraviolet fluorescence, polarization imaging, oblique illumination, and extensive light source in reflection. Further, the methods include using multiple imaging methods and imaging methods in combination with automation and imaging processing for assessing surgical instruments.

Abstract: The system and methods described herein are directed to a system for detecting deficiencies in surgical instruments that would justify removing them from service. Traditional visible lighting imaging for detection of small defects is complicated because most instruments are constructed of highly reflective stainless steel and specular reflections can obscure small details such as cracks and pits. Imaging in the infrared spectrum uses the direct emission from the object as opposed to reflected light required for visible imaging and can therefore avoid the issue of specular reflections. Depending on the lighting and orientation of the instrument, small features such as cracks and other damage may be completely obscured and not seen by traditional visible light imaging. Cracks and other damage, such as corrosion and pitting, have been demonstrated to be easily detected using a lab grade camera, although lower cost cameras could be used in a production facility.

Abstract: A method of gesture recognition is provided comprising: receiving data from each of a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor and a fourth sensor in a wearable glove device, data from the first sensor relating to movement of a thumb, data from the second sensor relating to movement of a first finger, data from the third sensor relating to movement of a middle finger and data from the fourth sensor relating to movement of a hand; forming an input sequence from the data; comparing the input sequence to each of a plurality of reference sequences by applying dynamic time warping to determine a similarity measure, wherein each reference sequence corresponds to an item in a stored vocabulary; and determining an output item from the stored vocabulary using the similarity measure.

Abstract: An iterative method for navigation of a vehicle, the method comprising: at a first processing element: receiving a set of satellite navigation data for the vehicle; receiving a validity time of the set of satellite navigation data; and receiving a series of sets of inertial navigation data each indicating acceleration and angular rate of the vehicle; after the validity time, storing received sets of inertial navigation data; at a second processing element: using a navigation filter algorithm, processing the received set of satellite navigation data together with a current position, velocity and attitude value of the vehicle, and a prediction of error states made by the navigation algorithm in a previous iteration, to generate an estimated position, velocity and attitude, and prediction of error states, of the vehicle; carrying out a catch up process comprising: obtaining a stored series of one or more sets of inertial navigation data comprising one or more sets of inertial navigation data which were received

Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a syringe identification system for use with a positive displacement pipette, such as a handheld powered positive displacement pipette. An exemplary syringe identification system may include a sensor, such as a color sensor, that is located at or near a distal end of the pipette and arranged such that the sensor is operative to read an identifying marking(s) on a syringe that has been installed to the pipette. The sensor may be a color sensor having an illumination source and configured to read a color code on the syringe. The color code may be usable to identify the syringe to the pipette.

Abstract: A support structure for a roof track on a vehicle, including a rear bracket. The rear bracket includes a roof rail configured to contact an interior side of a vehicle roof, a bar foot configured to engage a safety bar, and a support member extending between the roof rail and the bar foot. The roof rail and the bar foot are each pivotably and rotatably connected to the support member.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing fluid including a pump having a stepper motor operably connected to a pump head. The pump head has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is adapted to be in fluid communication to a fluid reservoir. A controller is operably connected to the motor. The controller drives the motor wherein a speed and an acceleration of the stepper motor is selected to overcome adhesion between the dispense tip and the dispensed fluid. A dispense tip formed of a hydrophobic material is in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump head.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing a plurality of supplemental payment sources of a user. One method includes: receiving a primary payment source account of a user for a purchase transaction originating at the merchant, the primary payment source account having an identifier associated with one or more supplemental payment source accounts; receiving supplemental payment source accounts of a user for applying to a payment transaction originating at the merchant; receiving, from a user device, preference settings to apply one or more of the supplemental payment source accounts to a payment transaction; receiving a transaction authorization request from the merchant or merchant acquirer for a transaction amount; and determining a combination of payment source accounts to use in the payment transaction, from a group comprising one or more supplemental payment source accounts and the primary payment source account, and any of one or more preference settings.

Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a syringe identification system for use with a positive displacement pipette, such as a handheld powered positive displacement pipette. An exemplary syringe identification system may include a sensor, such as a color sensor, that is located at or near a distal end of the pipette and arranged such that the sensor is operative to read an identifying marking(s) on a syringe that has been installed to the pipette. The sensor may be a color sensor having an illumination source and configured to read a color code on the syringe. The color code may be usable to identify the syringe to the pipette.

Abstract: User devices are disclosed for managing a plurality of supplemental payment sources of a user. One method includes: generating and displaying a user interface prompting a user to input: an identifier of a primary payment source account for applying resources to transactions originating at one or more merchants, the primary payment source account being accounted for in a first data structure of a shared ledger and having its identifier linked with one or more supplemental payment source accounts; identifiers of one or more supplemental payment source accounts for applying resources to transactions originating at one or more merchants, the supplemental payment source accounts being accounted for in second and subsequent data structures of the shared ledger; and preference settings for applying resources of the primary payment source account and the supplemental payment source accounts to transactions, based on identities or categories of merchants involved in the transactions.