Abstract: A switch mode power supply includes a bootstrap circuit, control circuits, and an auxiliary winding coupled to the bootstrap circuit and configured to supply power to the control circuits after startup of the power supply. The bootstrap circuit is configured to supply power to the control circuits during startup and includes an isolation circuit to limit current flow between the starting capacitor and the control circuits while the starting capacitor is charged to a starting voltage by the high voltage input. During the initial charge of the starting capacitor, the control circuits do not have power to provide the initial functionality of the power supply. Once the starting capacitor is charged to the starting voltage, the isolation circuit is activated to allow current flow that powers the control circuits during the remainder of the startup until the auxiliary winding is able to power the control circuits.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing an administrative unit management process. An object membership request that includes a membership access change for an object for one or more administrative units of a plurality of administrative units is received at a management service from a client device. Membership evaluation information associated with the object is obtained from a directory service for the plurality of administrative units. A membership change action is determined based on the membership evaluation information. Instructions are provided to at least one administrative unit of the plurality of administrative units to implement the membership change action. A membership change notification is sent to the client device.

Abstract: A well tool may include a slip disposed about a mandrel and a plurality of individual wedge sections axially arranged adjacent one another between the mandrel and the slip. In at least one example, a gap is defined between adjacent wedge sections allowing a range of axial movement of one wedge section toward the other. A compliant member is disposed between the adjacent wedge sections resisting movement of the one toward the other. The compliant members may have different sizes and configurations to selectively yield at different axial loads, so that the wedge sections progressively load the slip.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to systems for treating medical conditions, such as glaucoma, and associated devices and methods. For example, in some embodiments the present technology includes an adjustable flow shunt and a sensor. When implanted in a patient, the adjustable flow shunt can be configured to fluidly couple a first body region with a second body region such that it directs the flow of fluid from the first body region to the second body region. When implanted in the patient, the sensor can measure a physiologic parameter, such as intraocular pressure. The adjustable flow shunt can be adjusted based on the measurements taken by the sensor.

Abstract: A workspace assembly includes a plurality of posts. Each post includes (i) a center portion, and (ii) spokes extending radially from the center portion. Each end of connectors connecting adjacent posts engage at least one spoke of a respective post. Panels are disposed between adjacent posts. First and second posts are connected by a first connector and a first panel is disposed between the first and second posts. First and third posts are connected by a second connector and a second panel is disposed between the first and third posts. Second and fourth posts are connected by a third connector and a third panel is disposed between the second and fourth posts. Engagement of the connectors with the respective posts sets respective angles of the connectors and panels relative to one another about the respective posts. A worksurface panel is supported between at least two sets of adjacent posts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a complex including: cellulose nanocrystals; at least one ?-cyclodextrin molecule; and at least one curcumin molecule, suitable for use in the treatment of any kind of peripheral neuropathies. Further disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including at least the complex and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Also disclosed is the use of the complex or the pharmaceutical composition, in particular in the form of a hydrogel, a subcutaneous implant, an implantable pump, an implanted biofunctionalized nerve conduit, to improve the treatment compliance, to allow an extended release of the complex and to obtain better pharmacokinetics.

Abstract: A leadless biostimulator, and an electrical feedthrough assembly for use therewith, are described herein. The leadless biostimulator comprises an electrode body including a cup having an electrode wall extending distally from an electrode base around an electrode cavity, an electrode tip mounted on a distal end of the electrode body, and a filler in the electrode cavity between the electrode base and the electrode tip, wherein the filler includes a therapeutic agent. The electrode tip is configured to be placed in contact with target tissue to which a pacing impulse is to be transmitted by the leadless biostimulator. A pin extends proximally from the electrode base, wherein the pin is configured to be into contact with an electrical connector of an electronics assembly within a housing of the leadless biostimulator, and wherein the electrical feedthrough assembly is configured to be mounted on the housing of the leadless biostimulator.

Abstract: The technology in part relates to diagnostic test devices and in part relates to test devices that include a lateral flow test strip. The technology in part relates to a test device system that incorporates sample collection, delivery, measuring, processing, incubation, flow regulation and analyzing a sample of interest in a single assembly.

Abstract: A display system comprises a display board comprising opposed front and back surfaces; at least one elongated channel formed in the front surface; wherein each elongated channel is recessed with respect to the front surface of the display board. The elongated channel comprises a plurality of substantially parallel elongated channels vertically spaced from one another; a metal strip disposed within each elongated channel. The metal strip has a front surface recessed with respect to the front surface of the display board. The metal strip is configured to display at least one display item having a magnetic element. The magnetic element shares at least one dimension with the width of a respective metal strip. The cover layer covers the front surface of the display board and the metal strip disposed in each channel. The cover layer follows contours of the front surface of the metal strip disposed in each channel.

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: The present invention provides a method for altering the pharmacokinetics of mifepristone upon oral administration. Mifepristone absorption into the blood is increased upon administration with meals. The method of the invention can benefit patients suffering from conditions including psychiatric illnesses and hormonal disorders.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated PEARY are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant PEARY, to the plants and plant parts of bean PEARY, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant PEARY with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean PEARY.

Abstract: A modular extrusion system for forming an article includes a support frame and a plurality of print head modules removably connected to the support frame. Each of the print head modules includes a printer head, a printer nozzle, a hopper, and an integrated control module. The hoppers are configured for holding a plurality of polymer pellets. The printer heads of the plurality of print head modules each include a body defining a barrel, a rotating extrusion screw extending through the barrel, and one or more heaters at least partially surrounding the barrel for melting the plurality of polymer pellets into a polymer resin formulation. The printer nozzles are configured for printing and depositing the polymer resin formulation onto a substrate to form the article. The modular extrusion system also includes a control system communicatively coupled to each of the integrated control modules for controlling the modular extrusion system.

Abstract: A memory device configured to descramble scrambled composite data. In one approach, the scrambled composite data is provided by an XOR (exclusive OR operation) of more than one data set scrambled with non-linear scramblers. A memory device is configured to receive scramble codes generated by non-linear scramblers and perform an XOR of the scrambled composite data with the scramble codes to remove scrambling from the composite data. In one example, the scrambled data sets are data to be written to a NAND device at more than one bit per cell density (e.g., MLC, TLC, QLC, PLC, etc.). For example, the scrambled data sets may be written to the NAND device in more than one programming pass. In one example, the scrambled composite data is used to read the scrambled data sets that have been written in a first programming pass.

Abstract: A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to two improved catalysts and associated processes that directly convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen to liquid fuels. A catalytic system comprises two catalysts in series that are operated in tandem to directly produce synthetic liquid fuels. The carbon conversion efficiency for CO2 to liquid fuels is greater than 45%. The fuel is distilled into a premium diesel fuels (approximately 70 volume %) and naphtha (approximately 30 volume %) which are used directly as “drop-in” fuels without requiring any further processing. Any light hydrocarbons that are present with the carbon dioxide are also converted directly to fuels. This process is directly applicable to the conversion of CO2 collected from ethanol plants, cement plants, power plants, biogas, carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon mixtures from secondary oil recovery, and other carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon streams.

Abstract: Biochemically active PASTA kinase inhibitors which exploit subtle structural differences between human kinases and bacterial PASTA kinases to improve specificity and inhibitor activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new aromatic compounds, compositions that include one or more aromatic compounds, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of increasing and/or expanding cells, including stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, progenitor cells, and placenta or cord blood-derived cells, with one or more compounds or compositions described herein. Also disclosed herein are methods of increasing and/or expanding differentiated hematopoietic cells with one or more compounds or compositions described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for transferring fuel pellets from one container which may be at a location external to a building to a second container which may be at a location in an interior of the building. The system may include a first container positioned at a location remote from the building and a second container positioned proximate to the building. The first and second containers are connected to one another to permit the transfer of fuel pellets from the first container to the second container by a pneumatic apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for facilitating two-way communication sessions using serverless cloud-based functions configured in a function-as-a-service (FaaS) system. One example includes accessing a template configured to execute a response based on an event, facilitating a two-way communication session with a user device, and processing data of the two-way communication session to identify an event trigger corresponding to the template. Execution of a serverless cloud-based function associated with the event trigger is requested, and one or more outputs of the serverless cloud-based function associated with the event trigger are integrated into the two-way communication session.