Abstract: Systems and other embodiments described herein relate to vehicle collision energy absorption with increased airflow towards an engine compartment of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system includes a front energy absorber with a first top surface having an angle and a rear energy absorber with a second top surface that is curved. The rear energy absorber is separated from the front energy absorber by a gap and a plane of the first top surface is tangential to the second top surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample (e.g., biological sample or environmental sample). The method includes administering to the sample an effective amount of a composition comprising an engineered bacterium (e.g., A. baylyi) and detecting an output signal. In some cases, the mammal has a cancer or an infectious disease.

Abstract: Systems and other embodiments described herein relate to vehicle collision energy absorption with increased airflow towards an engine compartment of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system includes a front energy absorber with a first top surface having an angle and a rear energy absorber with a second top surface that is curved. The rear energy absorber is separated from the front energy absorber by a gap and a plane of the first top surface is tangential to the second top surface.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a nozzle including a throat section. The nozzle further includes a ball portion of a ball and socket joint. The assembly further includes a vehicle including a socket portion of the ball and socket joint. The nozzle is mounted to the vehicle and the ball portion is received at least partially in the socket portion. A flow regulator is arranged adjacent the throat section and configured to regulate a flow of fluid through the throat section. The flow regulator is attached to the nozzle upstream of the throat section. An actuator is attached to the nozzle, and the actuator is configured to selectively rotate the nozzle via the ball and socket joint about a first axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A rocket and method are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some examples, a plurality of nodes may each host a respective logical database (LDB) that includes database data that references external resources stored in a storage system. Further, each node may maintain, for each external resource referenced by the respective LDB on that node, a reference count of a number of references in the respective LDB to each external resource and a timestamp associated with the reference count. In response to addition of a reference to a particular external resource in a particular LDB, a node that hosts the particular LDB may be programmed to increment the reference count and update the timestamp for the particular external resource. Similarly, in response to removal of the reference to the particular external resource in the particular LDB, the node hosting the particular LDB is programmed to decrement the reference count and update the timestamp for the particular external resource.

Abstract: Electronic shutter systems having an electronic shutter, a shutter controller configured in communication with the electronic shutter and configured to receive instructions from one or more user devices, a shutter sensor associated with the electronic shutter and configured to detect a state of the electronic shutter, wherein the shutter sensor is in communication with the shutter controller. The shutter controller is configured to transmit a state command to the electronic shutter upon receiving instructions from a user device, start a timer upon transmitting the state command, determine if a state of the electronic shutter matches the state command at expiration of the timer, when the state does not match the state command, generate a state failure message, and transmit the state failure message to the user device.

Abstract: A snow mould comprises a foldable sheet wherein the sheet has first and second edges provided with an arrangement of complementary fastening elements configured to releasably connect together the first and second edges in a connected configuration. In the connected configuration, the snow mould has a base portion that narrows towards a base opening, the first and second edges extend to the base opening, and there is a filling opening remote from the base opening for use when putting snow into the mould.

Abstract: In some examples, a plurality of nodes may each host a respective logical database (LDB) that includes database data that references external resources stored in a storage system. Further, each node may maintain, for each external resource referenced by the respective LDB on that node, a reference count of a number of references in the respective LDB to each external resource and a timestamp associated with the reference count. In response to addition of a reference to a particular external resource in a particular LDB, a node that hosts the particular LDB may be programmed to increment the reference count and update the timestamp for the particular external resource. Similarly, in response to removal of the reference to the particular external resource in the particular LDB, the node hosting the particular LDB is programmed to decrement the reference count and update the timestamp for the particular external resource.

Abstract: Window protection systems having a housing defining an interior space installable above a window, and a spool having a storm shutter wound thereon and contained within the interior space of the housing, the storm shutter configured to deploy from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the first position, the storm shutter is wound about the spool and contained within the interior space, and, in the second position, the storm shutter is deployed from the housing to protectively cover the window.

Abstract: A system for searching the Internet for a document, comprises at least one computer system including, a first data repository, a second data repository and a processor. The first repository of data represents an organization of documents provided in response to frequency of terms found in individual documents. The second repository of data represents topics, with an individual topic being associated with, (a) a set of documents in the first repository and (b) a related topic. A processor is configured to, in response to a received search term, use the first and second repositories to identify search result documents in the organization of documents including documents from a first set of documents associated with the individual topic and a second set of documents associated with the related topic.

Abstract: A method and system for the graphical specification and modification of reports is disclosed which enables data reports to be easily created via a report design dialogue. The report design dialogue includes a group-level outline panel containing controls for grouping, as well as other report controls such as those for sorting and aggregating. A method and system for creating a group-level outline panel using an existing database report is also disclosed. Finally, a computer-readable medium storing a computer-interpretable data structure that stores one or more report specifications is disclosed.

Abstract: A safety chisel (100) has handle parts (101) and (102), each pivotally connected to a chisel blade (105) by pins (104), to adjust the chisel readily from an open position (FIG. 11) to a closed position (FIG. 12). Grooves (107) in the handle parts (101, 102) form a cavity (109) to house the chisel blade (105) safely when the chisel (100) is closed. Impact forces are applied to flat tops of the handle parts (101, 102), which have lower, internal abutment faces 108 to transmit impact forces to the chisel blade (105).

Abstract: A formulation containing one or more biologically active substances dissolved, dispersed, emulsified, or suspended within a vehicle of one or more citric acid esters and/or citric acid ethers. Methods for making and using are disclosed, as are kits for administration of the pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: A method for treating genetic disorders or conditions or diseases in patients in need of such treatments. The method includes administering an effective amount of a compound comprising a cholesterol group or derivative thereof having linked thereto a head group. The head group is more positive than the heat group of DC-Chol. The heat group may be a straight chain polymeric group having two or more amine groups separated by an ethylene group.

Abstract: A method and system for the graphical specification and modification of reports is disclosed which enables data reports to be easily created via a report design dialogue. The report design dialogue includes a group-level outline panel containing controls for grouping, as well as other report controls such as those for sorting and aggregating. A method and system for creating a group-level outline panel using an existing database report is also disclosed. Finally, a computer-readable medium storing a computer-interpretable data structure that stores one or more report specifications is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for the graphical specification and modification of reports is disclosed which enables data reports to be easily created via a report design dialogue. The report design dialogue includes a group-level outline panel containing controls for grouping, as well as other report controls such as those for sorting and aggregating. A method and system for creating a group-level outline panel using an existing database report is also disclosed. Finally, a computer-readable medium storing a computer-interpretable data structure that stores one or more report specifications is disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for on-board lubrication of a paint pumping piston including a reservoir for lubricant and a lubricant dispensing mechanism for delivering a predetermined repeatable amount of lubricant upon manual actuation of the lubricant dispensing mechanism. In one embodiment, a section of tubing acts as the reservoir, and in another embodiment, the reservoir is formed by a transparent or translucent chamber located adjacent an aperture in a pump housing to enable visual inspection of the level of lubricant in the reservoir. A lubricant delivery piston is actuated by an extension thereof projecting through an aperture in the housing, and a lubricant discharge nozzle is located adjacent the paint pumping piston proximate a bushing supporting the paint pumping piston. A breather valve prevents a vacuum in the reservoir as the lubricant is dispensed.

Abstract: A method and system for the graphical specification and modification of reports is disclosed which enables data reports to be easily created via a report design dialogue. The report design dialogue includes a group-level outline panel containing controls for grouping, as well as other report controls such as those for sorting and aggregating. A method and system for creating a group-level outline panel using an existing database report is also disclosed. Finally, a computer-readable medium storing a computer-interpretable data structure that stores one or more report specifications is disclosed.

Abstract: A formulation containing one or more biologically active substances dissolved, dispersed, emulsified, or suspended within a vehicle of one or more citric acid esters and/or citric acid ethers. Methods for making and using are disclosed, as are kits for administration of the pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: A formulation containing one or more biologically active substances dissolved, dispersed, emulsified, or suspended within a vehicle of one or more citric acid esters and/or citric acid ethers. Methods for making and using are disclosed, as are kits for administration of the pharmaceutical formulation.