Abstract: A hair straightening apparatus has two arms pivotably coupled at a hinge, and a central pack disposed between the first and second arms and coupled with the hair styling apparatus at the hinge on a hinge end of hair straightening apparatus. A locking mechanism is disposed within the central pack, wherein the locking mechanism includes a symmetrical, elongate lock arm disposed lengthwise within the central pack. The locking mechanism is selectively operable to lock the first and second arms in the closed position. The central pack defines a longitudinal axis, and the elongate lock arm is movable relative to the central pack between the first and second positions in parallel with the longitudinal axis defined by the central pack.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments implement rekeying keys of a Security Association (SA) using an SPI Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises detecting, by a local key manager (LKM) executing on a computing node, an expired rekey timer of an SA between an initiator channel on the computing node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM requests, based on the expired rekey timer, an SA Index from the initiator channel on a computing node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using the new SA Index and SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE SA Initialization Request message based on an authentication key of the SA and the SPI to obtain a new session key.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound represented by structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof useful for treating a cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for generating an SKE Authentication Response using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving, from an initiator channel on an initiator node, a SKE Authentication Request message at a local key manager (LKM) executing a responder node to initiate a secure communication between the initiator channel and a responder channel. The LKM obtains a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform, an SA Index, and SPI Transform values. The LKM creates an SPI based on the SPI Transform using the SA Index and the SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE Authentication Response message based on the SKE Authentication Request message and the SPI, which including the SPI and an encryption algorithm. The LKM transmits the SKE Authentication Response message to the initiator channel on the initiator node using the responder channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating a secure key exchange (SKE) Authentication Request using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving an SKE SA Initialization Response message at a local key manager (LKM) executing on an initiator node to initiate a secure communication between an initiator channel on the initiator node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using an SA Index and SPI Transform values, and the LKM builds the SKE Authentication Request message, which comprises the SPI, a set of cryptographic keys, and a list of encryption algorithms supported by the initiator channel. The LKM sends the SKE Authentication Request message to the responder channel on the responder node using the initiator channel.

Abstract: A label modification unit may receive a label modification input that indicates a label modification associated with content being written to a label or erased from the label. The label modification unit may identify an area of the label that is associated with the label modification according to the label modification input. The label modification unit may determine, based on a size of the area, a spot size of a light beam that is configured to be emitted by a laser printhead to modify the content within the area. The label modification unit may determine, based on the spot size and the content, an optical path configuration for the laser printhead. The label modification unit may operate the laser printhead according to the optical path configuration to write the content to the area or erase the content from the area.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and techniques for gob-pressing a glass part of challenging geometries, such as large surfaces with thin thickness as well as features positioned far from a centroid of the part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising melatonin encapsulated within a calcium alginate hydrogel. It further provides an orally administrable dosage form comprising such a composition held within a gel, wherein the gel is formed using starch as a gelling agent. Processes to produce these compositions, as well as their use in therapy, are also disclosed.

Abstract: In an access device associated with a first network cell, a method for enabling user equipment (UE) to obtain a service unavailable through the first network cell includes receiving a request for the UE to access the service, and identifying, in a message to the UE, a plurality of second network cells providing the service.

Abstract: An evaporative cooler for cooling drilling fluid includes a flow pipe having an inner surface in contact with drilling fluid and an outer surface in contact with an evaporative medium. The flow pipe has a serpentine configuration within a transportation frame. A system for cooling a drilling fluid includes a mud circulation system connecting the drilling fluid between a well and a surface where an evaporative cooler is coupled to the mud circulation system and has a serpentine flow pipe in a transportation frame. A method includes pumping heated drilling fluid from a wellbore to an evaporative cooling system, with an evaporative cooler to cool the heated drilling fluid, and sending the cooled drilling fluid back to the wellbore. Another method includes using an intermediate cooler, wherein the intermediate cooler comprises a heat exchanger and an intermediate fluid.

Abstract: Vacuum-integrated photoresist-less methods and apparatuses for forming metal hardmasks can provide sub-30 nm patterning resolution. A metal-containing (e.g., metal salt or organometallic compound) film that is sensitive to a patterning agent is deposited on a semiconductor substrate. The metal-containing film is then patterned directly (i.e., without the use of a photoresist) by exposure to the patterning agent in a vacuum ambient to form the metal mask. For example, the metal-containing film is photosensitive and the patterning is conducted using sub-30 nm wavelength optical lithography, such as EUV lithography.

Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor system includes a visor and a visor retainer. The visor includes a receptacle having at least one catch. The visor retainer includes one or more detents configured to selectively engage the catch of the visor. The visor retainer includes a retainer head having a first retainer side including a first detent and a second retainer side formed on an opposite side from the first retainer side and including a second detent. The retainer head includes a first guide channel extending from a rear side to the first detent a second guide channel extending from the rear side to the second detent.

Abstract: A utility consumption information system may generate a variety of data that is based on and/or derived from utility consumption or usage associated with a site. In some examples, the utility consumption information system may generate data to be provided or displayed by applying a load profile to utility consumption or usage data obtained at the site over a period of time. The utility consumption information system may generate the load profile based on sample interval data obtained from one or more devices (e.g., utility metering devices) sharing characteristics with the site at which the utility consumption or usage data was obtained.

Abstract: A system including a plug with a first end connected to a lower drill string and a second end connected to an upper drill string. The plug further includes a sealing element configured to seal against a reservoir pressure that is downhole from the plug, and an anchoring element configured to releasably couple the plug to a wellbore to disallow an axial movement of the plug in the wellbore. The plug is configured to couple to a retrieving tool. The retrieving tool includes a first engagement element configured to release the anchoring element, thereby allowing axial movement of the plug and retrieval of the upper drill string in order to shut in the wellbore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair straightening apparatus having two arms pivotably coupled together and a heating plate on a facing side of at least one arm. A central pack disposed between the first arm and the second arm and coupled to the hair styling apparatus at the hinge end and a biasing means adapted to support the central pack symmetrically between the first arm and the second arm.

Abstract: A remote patient monitoring system having a main patient monitor and a remote patient monitor. The main patient monitor is configured to receive and collect one or more patient physiological parameters and to provide an alarm in response to an alarm trigger. The alarm trigger includes a determination that at least one of the collected patient physiological parameters has reached a predetermined value. The remote patient monitor has an alarm reset and is configured to be carried by a caregiver. It is also configured to receive a signal from the main patient monitor in response to the alarm and to transmit an indication about the alarm trigger. The indication includes one or more of a notification that the patient is being attended to, a request by the caregiver for additional help, or a message about resolution of the alarm trigger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing N-acyl amino acids selected from N-acyl cysteine compounds, N-acyl serine compounds, N-acyl aspartic acid compounds and N-acyl glutamic acid compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of N-acyl cysteine, N-acyl serine, N-acyl aspartic acid and N-acyl glutamic acid surfactants, in removing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from mixtures containing PFASs, such as soil and groundwater contaminated with PFASs and for use in cleaning compositions, detergent compositions and toothpaste compositions.

Abstract: A system and method for retrieving materials from a wellbore includes a retrieval assembly. The retrieval assembly includes a collar, a camera, a retrieval tool, a powered swivel, a wireline side entry subassembly, and multiple stands of drill pipe. The collar includes a wireline connection. The camera is oriented towards the distal end of the retrieval assembly. The wireline side entry subassembly is attached to a stand of drill pipe. The wireline assembly connects from the retrieval assembly to a user interface at the surface.

Abstract: Sterile drapes for surgical robotic systems include an excess of drape material to allow movement of components of the system. This excess of drape material is managed by one or more flat coiled springs attached to a surface of a sheath shape that forms the drape, near the closed end of the sheath shape. The coiled springs have a curvature on a flat side that is oriented toward the hollow interior of the sheath shape, and may be attached to the exterior surface of the sheath along the length of the springs in a flat, extended position. The coiled springs are configured to retract the closed end of the sheath toward the hollow interior as the robotic system moves to a position exposing an excess of drape material; and to release an excess of drape material as required to allow the opposite movement of the robotic system.