Abstract: A tabletop advertisement stand is presented comprising a base horizontal to the tabletop, a vertical structure extending from the base, a display window integrated within the vertical structure that is configured to display media, and at least one magnifying view port integrated within the base. Wherein a user may position the base over a reading article to produce a magnified image through the view port.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure provides ALK7 antagonists. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists are can be used to improve metabolic parameters in a patient in need thereof. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists can be used to treat or prevent one or more kidney-associated disease or condition in a patient in need thereof. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists can be used to treat or prevent cancer.

Abstract: A fuel control system (300) for fuel consumption calculation for a fuel and water mixture is provided. The fuel control system (300) includes a mixer (330), a fuel source (310) fluidly coupled to the mixer (330), the fuel source (310) being configured to measure a flow of fuel to the mixer (330), a water source (315) fluidly coupled to the mixer (330), the water source (315) being configured to measure a flow of water to the mixer (330), and a mixture flow meter (5) fluidly coupled to the mixer (330). The mixture flow meter (5) is configured to receive and measure properties of a fuel/water mixture from the mixer (330).

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a gaming device including a memory, a processor, a display, and a call tower. The call tower extends upwardly from the gaming device, such as above the display. The call tower includes a call tower video display and may include one or more plates, such as light or image plates. The gaming device includes a processor which presents a game via the display and causes the plates and/or call tower video display to display information, such as images.

Abstract: Hydrating oral care compositions including peroxide and water. Hydrating dentifrice compositions including peroxide and water. Hydrating oral care compositions including peroxide and water that can release at least about 1% of the peroxide within 120 seconds. Hydrating oral care compositions including peroxide and water that can release at least about 15% of the peroxide within 15 minutes.

Abstract: Methods for in vitro transcription and translation from an RCA product are provided. The methods comprise providing a double-stranded RCA product, wherein the double-stranded RCA product consists essentially of tandem repeats of a minimalistic expression sequence. The methods further comprise expressing a protein from the double-stranded RCA product in a cell-free expression system.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluidic devices and methods for preparing fluidic devices. More particularly, disclosed are fluidic devices having fiber scaffolds and methods for their preparation. Also disclosed are methods for culturing cells using the fluidic devices having fiber scaffolds.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure provides soluble heteromeric polypeptide complexes comprising an extracellular domain of an ALK4 receptor and an extracellular domain of ActRIIB In certain aspects, such soluble ALK4:ActRIIB complexes may be used to regulate (promote or inhibit) growth of tissues or cells including, for example, muscle, bone, cartilage, fat, neural tissue, tumors, and/or cancerous cells. In certain aspects, such ALK4:ActRIIB complexes are can be used to improve muscle formation, bone formation, metabolic parameters, and disorders associated with these tissues, cellular networks, kidney, and endocrine systems.

Abstract: A self-centering split substrate carrier that supports a semiconductor substrate in a CVD system includes a first section configured to be centrally located in the split substrate carrier having a top surface with a recessed area for receiving a substrate for CVD processing and comprising a plurality of apertures positioned in an outer surface. A second section formed in a ring-shape having an inner surface configured to receive the first section and an outer surface configured to interface with an edge drive rotation mechanism that rotates the substrate carrier. The inner surface comprising a plurality of boss structures, wherein a respective one of the plurality of boss structures on the inner surface of the second section is configured to fit into a respective one of the plurality of apertures positioned in the outer surface of the first section, so as to improve alignment of the first and the second section of the self-centering split substrate carrier.

Abstract: A wearable injector for automated delivery of biologic drugs that solves the problem of high volume and high viscosity drug administration by providing a device that can be worn by the patient through use of an adhesive patch to deliver the medication slowly over extended periods of time.

Abstract: A lottery ticket bin for use in multi-bin dispenser array includes a housing having an open top and a drawer that slides into and out of the housing, the drawer also having an open top and a ticket compartment for receipt of a supply of interconnected lottery tickets through the open top. A component section adjacent a front of the drawer includes a first cable connection port, and a second cable connection port is fixed to the housing adjacent the component section in a closed position of the drawer, the second cable connection port in communication with a circuit board fixed to an exterior of the housing. A cable is connected between the first and second cable connection ports and a length so as to accommodate a fully open position of the drawer relative to the housing. The cable folds into a cable storage section configured with the drawer.

Abstract: In some examples, a gimbaled monoclamp can include a housing including a first opening, a second opening, and a pivot point, a clamp disposed at least partially in the housing and including a first pad and a second pad to extend through the first opening and the second opening, respectively, and a pin extending through an opening in the clamp into the pivot point to couple the clamp to the housing in a gimbaled manner.

Abstract: An object detection system may include an imager configured to generate image data indicative of an environment in which a machine is present, and a sensor configured to generate sensor data indicative of the environment in which the machine is present. The object detection system may further include an object detection controller including one or more object detection processors configured to receive an image signal indicative of the image data, identify an object associated with the image data, and determine a first location of the object relative to the position of the imager. The one or more object detection processors may also be configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of the sensor data, and determine, based at least in part on the sensor signal, the presence or absence of the object at the first location.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a mobile locker. The mobile locker can include a mobility unit to enable the locker to relocate from one location to another. The mobile locker is modular which allows the storage compartment to be detached from the mobility unit for storage, transfer via other means. The storage compartment can be coupled either the same or a different mobility unit. The mobile lockers can be recalled by a customer to either the customer's location or to designated locations at the venue. The lockers can include any one of multiple locking mechanisms. The mobile locker can communicate with a monitoring center that oversees the deployment of multiple mobile lockers. Embodiments of the mobile locker can interact with customers through a display, microphone, and speaker.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide an electrical bus plug on a busway, where the electrical bus plug is universal and configured to fit a plurality of busways. An adapter may fit on the electrical bus plug to allow the bus to properly electrically connect with the specific type of busway. Optional mounting brackets can also be removably attached to the universal electrical bus plug to permit attachment to a specific type of busway. Therefore, a single/universal electrical bus plug can be used to electrically connect to a plurality of busway types through the use of an adapter and mounting hardware that attached to the universal bus plug.

Abstract: An actuated valve assembly includes a valve, an actuator, and a nut retention sleeve. The nut retention sleeve has a first bore portion sized to closely receive and rotate with a portion of a coupling member extending from the actuator and a second bore portion sized to closely receive and rotate with at least a portion of a stem nut assembled with a valve stem of the valve. The nut retention sleeve is slideable between a nut retaining position in which the second bore portion engages the stem nut to rotationally fix the stem nut with the coupling member, and a nut adjusting position in which the second bore portion is disengaged from the stem nut to permit rotation of the stem nut on the valve stem.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic modification of an amusement ride are disclosed herein. The system can include a simulation vehicle including a plurality of controls and at least one interface. The system can include a content presentation system, and a processor. The processor can: provide content to the at least one passenger; identify a user skill level based on a plurality of user inputs received by at least some of the plurality of controls of the simulation vehicle; identify a modification to a difficulty of the ride experience based in part on the identified user skill level; and modify the difficulty of the ride experience according to the identified modification.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe fabric covers, such as those used for air conditioning units, having a first air permeable panel for covering a horizontal top panel of an air conditioner unit; a second air permeable panel extending downward from the first air permeable panel for covering vertical side panels of the air conditioner unit; and an adjustable fastener provided in a bottom portion of the second air permeable panel for securing the cover to a base of the air conditioner unit.

Abstract: A system that enables digital distribution of copyrighted sheet music—and allows musician to view the copyrighted sheet music on personal computing devices—while preventing the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted sheet music. An electronic commerce platform provides functionality to purchase copies of copyrighted sheet music. A network security module provides login credentials for purchasers and musicians (and, in some embodiments, limits the number of simultaneous logins). A graphical user interface provides functionality for each purchaser to distribute each purchased copy to one—and only one—musician. In some embodiments, the system allows purchasers to recall sheet music distributed to a first musician and distribute the recalled sheet music to a second musician (without providing functionality for the first musician to view the recalled sheet music).