Abstract: Provided is the development and use of a novel immunomodulator. The immunomodulator is an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that binds to CCR8. The antibody has a neutralizing activity in blocking CCL1/CCR8 axis, can inhibit CCL1-induced cell activation, and for low-affinity Fc?RIIIA158F allele carriers in the population, enhances the ADCC effect by means of Fc optimization.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions used therein to dye via a bifunctional diazirene compound high-performance textiles including para-aramid (polymers of co-polymers), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), or nylon as filament yarns and/or spun yarns of fibers or fiber-blends thereof and in a manner more quickly and more environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to the synthesis and application of poly(aryl ether)s are generally described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions used therein to dye via a bifunctional diazirene compound high-performance textiles including para-aramid (polymers of co-polymers), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), or nylon as filament yarns and/or spun yarns of fibers or fiber-blends thereof and in a manner more quickly and more environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A rapid setting, water durable binder composition includes a mixture of: a reactive powder including cement, at about 10-40 wt. % of the reactive powder, ?-stucco at about 30-75 wt. % of the reactive powder, and pozzolanic material at about 5-30 wt. % of the reactive powder; a plasticizer in an amount equal to about 0.05-3 wt. %, preferably 0.1-3 wt. %, of the reactive powder, and water.

Abstract: A shelving assembly employing a hybrid connection system using both threaded and non-threaded fasteners, designed to provide shelving that is both relatively strong and durable, while also being capable of relatively rapid assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: An atomizing unit and a battery unit for an atomization system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the atomizing unit and the battery unit have interfaces configured to couple in at least a high-airflow orientation and a low-airflow orientation. Airflow can be adjusted by separating, rotating and re-coupling the atomizing unit and the battery unit. In other embodiments, the heater of the atomizer of an atomizing unit includes more than one heating element, and the number of heating elements activated when in use can be controlled with a control switch on the battery unit, regardless of the orientation of the atomizing unit relative to the battery unit when coupled. In yet other embodiments, the atomizing unit interface and the battery unit interface are provided with complementary recesses and projections to prevent rotation of the atomizing unit interface relative to the battery unit interface when coupled.

Abstract: A sensor can include one or more of a semiconducting material, an oxidation catalyst, and an oxidation enhancer, the sensor being configured to detect an analyte, such as methane, a thiol, or both.

Abstract: This optical article comprises a base material having at least one face coated with an interferential multilayer coating providing either antireflective or high reflective properties. The coating comprises at least one layer of light absorbing material which has an adjustable composition and thickness, such that the visible light mean transmission factor of the coating is controllable to have a value between 95% and 5%.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of determining an attitude of an eyewear. The method may include: detecting a light signal reflected from the eyewear with a digital device including a light sensor for a non-visible wavelength range; and calculating, using the light signal, an attitude of the eyewear. The attitude may be at least one of: a yaw angle, a pitch angle, a roll angle. A second aspect of the disclosure relates to an eyewear including at least a first lens. The first lens may include a first coating having reflection in the non-visible range of wavelengths. The first coating may further include a pattern with an orientation. A third aspect of the disclosure relates to a computer program product including instructions, which, when the program is executed by a digital device, causes the digital device to carry out the method.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for pricing a callable instrument. A plurality of corresponding pairs of Brownian motion paths and index value paths are determined corresponding to a set of dates. A deep neural network (DNN) of a backward DNN solver is trained until a convergence requirement is satisfied by for each pair of corresponding Brownian motion path and index value path, using the backward DNN solver to determine by iterating in reverse time order from a final discounted option payoff to an initial value. A statistical measure of spread of a set of initial values is determined and parameters of the DNN are modified based on the statistical measures of spread. Pricing information is determined by the backward DNN solver and provided such that a representation thereof is provided via an interactive user interface of a user computing device.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to the synthesis and application of poly(aryl ether)s are generally described.

Abstract: A sensor can include one or more of a semiconducting material, an oxidation catalyst, and an oxidation enhancer, the sensor being configured to detect an analyte, such as methane, a thiol, or both.

Abstract: Methods of forming porous nano-scale or micro-scale structured materials and structured materials formed thereby. Such methods entail providing a donor material and reacting the donor material to form a compound that deposits on a surface of a substrate to produce nano-scale or micro-scale geometric features of the structured material. In particular embodiments, the donor material is in a solution and the reacting step is performed by contacting the surface of the substrate with the solution and directing heat through the solution onto the surface to locally heat a portion of the solution in contact therewith.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for pricing a callable instrument. A plurality of corresponding pairs of Brownian motion paths and index value paths are determined corresponding to a set of dates. A deep neural network (DNN) of a backward DNN solver is trained until a convergence requirement is satisfied by for each pair of corresponding Brownian motion path and index value path, using the backward DNN solver to determine by iterating in reverse time order from a final discounted option payoff to an initial value. A statistical measure of spread of a set of initial values is determined and parameters of the DNN are modified based on the statistical measures of spread. Pricing information is determined by the backward DNN solver and provided such that a representation thereof is provided via an interactive user interface of a user computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for designing an interferential stack of an antireflective coating for an optical component to minimize the deviation in the optical performance when associated with different substrates, the method including the steps of: determining for a plurality of configurations a deviation of the optical performance between a plurality of substrates depending on values of a same configuration determined for each substrate, a deviation of the optical performance being determined for each optical property; and selecting a configuration of the interferential stack having at least one minimized deviation of the optical performance.

Abstract: An authentication system for V2X communication systems includes a first node having a V2X communication module with a processor, a memory, and input/output ports communicating a request to join and periodically communicating a first data packet to the V2X communication system. The authentication system having a private blockchain including a plurality of participant nodes within a predefined optimized area of one another, the blockchain receiving and validating the request to join the V2X communication system, and upon successfully validating the request to join the V2X communication system, periodically sending a second data packet from the plurality of participant nodes to the first node. The input/output ports receiving the second data packet, the processor executing a first control logic stored in the memory to extract the second data packet and a second control logic selectively generating a notification based on the contents of the second data packet.

Abstract: An authentication system for V2X communication systems includes a first node having a V2X communication module with a processor, a memory, and input/output ports communicating a request to join and periodically communicating a first data packet to the V2X communication system. The authentication system having a private blockchain including a plurality of participant nodes within a predefined optimized area of one another, the blockchain receiving and validating the request to join the V2X communication system, and upon successfully validating the request to join the V2X communication system, periodically sending a second data packet from the plurality of participant nodes to the first node. The input/output ports receiving the second data packet, the processor executing a first control logic stored in the memory to extract the second data packet and a second control logic selectively generating a notification based on the contents of the second data packet.

Abstract: A vehicle is described, and includes a telematics device, a GPS tracking device, and a multi-position driver's seat including a seat position actuator that is operatively connected to a seat controller and disposed to control a position setting thereof. A control system and method for the vehicle is described and includes receiving an alert of an impending traffic event, and determining a desired activation command for the seat position actuator based upon the impending traffic event. The seat controller controls the seat position actuator responsive to the desired activation command.