Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of producing a fluoroolefin comprises coupling 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (CF3—CF2—CHCl2) in a liquid phase in the presence of a catalyst to form a composition comprising 1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3CF2CH?CHCF2CF3). In another embodiment, a method of producing a fluoroolefin comprises coupling 1,1,1-trichloropentafluoropropane (CF3—CF2—CCl3) in a vapor phase in the presence of a first catalyst to form a composition comprising 3,4-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3—CF2—CCl?CCl—CF2—CF3). The method may further include forming the CF3—CF2—CCl3 in a vapor phase from CF3CF2CHmCl3-m and chlorine (Cl2). The method may further include hydrodechlorinating the 3,4-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene with hydrogen (H2) in a vapor phase in the presence of a second catalyst to form a composition comprising CF3CF2CH?CHCF2CF3 and 3-chloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3CF2CCl?CHCF2CF3).

Abstract: An interference reduction device is provided. The interference reduction device may include a magnetic shield positioned in proximity of a magnetic field. The magnetic shield is configured to reduce interference on the magnetic field along the direction of the magnetic field. The magnetic shield may include a cutout approximately parallel to the direction of the magnetic field, the cutout is configured to reduce a distortion caused by the magnetic shield on the magnetic field.

Abstract: A storage apparatus comprising a chamber defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a upper wall, a lower wall, a proximal end, a first distal end, and a second distal end. The upper wall having a first length measured from the proximal end to the first distal end. The upper wall having a second length measured from the proximal end to the second distal end. The first length being greater than the second length. A first indentation in the first sidewall. The first indentation adapted to receive a magnet. A metallic member embedded between the first sidewall and a first sidewall outer surface.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural observation and treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may determine a first real-world geo-spatial location of the treatment system. The system can receive captured images depicting real-world agricultural objects of a geographic scene. The system can associate captured images with the determined geo-spatial location of the treatment system. The treatment system can identify, from a group of mapped and indexed images, images having a second real-word geo-spatial location that is proximate with the first real-world geo-spatial location. The treatment system can compare at least a portion of the identified images with at least a portion of the captured images. The treatment system can determine a target object and emit a fluid projectile at the target object using a treatment device.

Abstract: A glass article including a frame having a frame support surface, a glass sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface in which the second major surface is opposite to the first major surface, and an adhesive bead disposed between the frame support surface and the second major surface. The adhesive bead defines a bead path. The adhesive bead has a cross-section perpendicular to the bead path, and the cross-section includes a width and a height. The height is a maximum dimension perpendicular to the second major surface of the glass sheet, and the width is a maximum dimension parallel to the second major surface of the glass sheet. An aspect ratio of the height to the width is at least 0.6, and the width is 2 mm or less.

Abstract: A smart molten metal pump system and method automatically controls the operating speed of the pump rather than requiring an operator to control the speed. The system includes a pump, a controller for controlling the speed of the pump and one or more vibration sensors (such as an accelerometer) to measure vibration. The controller receives input about the vibration of the pump or one or more pump components, and possibly other data, such as the temperature of the molten metal, and/or the depth of the molten metal, ad/or parameters related to the operation of the pump. The controller analyzes the one or more inputs to vary the speed of the pump, turn the pump off, and/or send a communication to an operator.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to computer vision and automation to autonomously identify and deliver for application a treatment to an object among other objects, data science and data analysis, including machine learning, deep learning, and other disciplines of computer-based artificial intelligence to facilitate identification and treatment of objects, and robotics and mobility technologies to navigate a delivery system, more specifically, to an agricultural delivery system configured to identify and apply, for example, an agricultural treatment to an identified agricultural object.

Abstract: A leveling jack includes a cylinder assembly with a leveling cylinder that is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position. A footpad is coupled with the leveling cylinder for displacement with the leveling cylinder. A mounting bracket coupled with the cylinder assembly includes mounting legs having apertures therein, and a connecting bracket securable to a structure to be leveled is coupled with the mounting bracket via a connector through the apertures in the mounting bracket.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural observation and treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may determine a first real-world geo-spatial location of the treatment system. The system can receive captured images depicting real-world agricultural objects of a geographic scene. The system can associate captured images with the determined geo-spatial location of the treatment system. The treatment system can identify, from a group of mapped and indexed images, images having a second real-word geo-spatial location that is proximate with the first real-world geo-spatial location. The treatment system can compare at least a portion of the identified images with at least a portion of the captured images. The treatment system can determine a target object and emit a fluid projectile at the target object using a treatment device.

Abstract: A uniform bridge gradient (UBG) time-of-flight (ToF) photodiode block is described, such as for integration with image sensor pixels. The UBG ToF photodiode block can be part of a UBG ToF pixel, and an image sensor can include an array of such pixels. Each UGB ToF photosensor block has multiple taps for selective activation, and a photodiode region designed for complete and rapid transit of photocarriers, as they are generated, via the multiple taps. Embodiments of the photodiode region include a photodiode-defining implant, a relatively shallow first bridging implant, and relatively deep second bridging implant. The bridging implants provide lateral bridging with a uniform doping gradient near and across the multiple taps.

Abstract: A breakaway electrical connector is provided. The connector includes a first side that is connectable to a first conductor and a second side that is connectable to a second conductor. The first side has a magnetic assembly and a first plurality of contacts, while the second side has a strike plate and a second plurality of contacts. The magnetic assembly provides a magnetic connection force with respect to the strike plate to maintain the first and second sides in a connected state with the first and second plurality of contacts electrically coupled to one another.

Abstract: Bi-directional trench power switches. At least one example is a semiconductor device comprising: an upper base region associated with a first side of a substrate of semiconductor material; an upper-CE trench defined on the first side, the upper-CE trench defines a proximal opening at the first side and a distal end within the substrate; an upper collector-emitter region disposed at the distal end of the upper-CE trench; a lower base region associated with a second side of substrate; and a lower collector-emitter region associated with the second side.

Abstract: A method of maintaining trailer asset data in a database of a yard is presented, the method including comparing an update time difference for one or more database entries to a predetermined data refresh threshold, wherein the update time difference for a database entry is a difference between a current time and a time the database entry was last updated; commanding an ego vehicle to move a first asset within the yard from a first location to a second location; then later causing the ego vehicle to move the first asset from the first location to the second location via a route that passes by the first associated location; and updating the first database entry with newer data obtained from at least one sensor located on the ego vehicle when the ego vehicle passes by the first associated location.

Abstract: A method of associating at least one asset with a bounded region in a yard is presented, the method including determining a virtual map of the yard including one or more bounded regions, bounded regions of the one or more bounded regions being regions in the yard where the at least one asset may be placed; determining a correspondence between points on the virtual map and coordinates in the yard; receiving an image from an image sensor positioned in the yard, the image including one or more assets; based on a pose of the image sensor, the correspondence, and positions of the one or more bounded regions, determining, the positions of the one or more bounded regions in the image; updating the virtual map to indicate that at least one asset is present within the first bounded region.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), according to formula (I): tautomers thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the tautomers, deuterated derivatives of the compounds, deuterated derivatives of the tautomers, and deuterated derivatives of the salts, solid forms of those compounds and processes for making those compounds.

Abstract: A system provides for receiving data representing a policy with which to implement one or more actions in association with one or more subsets of agricultural objects. The system identifies a subset of payloads to provide actions based on data representing the policy for one or more subsets of agricultural objects. The system determines whether a payload is sufficient to implement the one or more actions. The system transmits data representing executable instructions to implement the one or more actions.

Abstract: A low-emissivity roofing underlayment comprises a woven reinforcing substrate sandwiched between an aluminized bottom layer and a slip resistant top layer. The bottom, aluminized layer is adapted to be placed against the roof sheathing, facing inward toward the roof rafters, and the slip resistant top layer faces outward and may be walked on by roof shingle installers with a decreased risk of slip and fall accidents, thus permitting safer walking during construction of steeper roofs.

Abstract: A locking mechanism configured to selectively secure a vehicle slider frame assembly to a vehicle frame assembly includes a locking member configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, an actuator shaft operably coupled with the locking member such that turning the actuator shaft along a longitudinal axis of the actuator shaft moves the locking member between the locked and unlocked positions, the actuator shaft including a first portion and a second portion that telescopingly engage one another and are releasably secured to one another, and a spring member positioned over the actuator shaft and configured to bias the at least one locking member toward the locked position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer program products described herein are directed to a treatment system having a first group of in line emitters, a second group of in line emitters, and one or more payload sources, configured to identify a first group of one or more agricultural objects, select a first emitter from the first group of in line emitters to apply a first liquid-based treatment to the identified first group of one or more agricultural objects, identify a second group of one or more agricultural objects, select a second emitter from the second group of in line emitters to apply a second liquid-based treatment to the identified second group of one or more agricultural objects, simultaneously apply the first liquid-based treatment towards the first group of one or more agricultural objects and apply the second liquid-based treatment towards the second group of one or more agricultural objects.

Abstract: A system is provided for time delay integration in complementary metal oxide semiconductor imaging sensors, the system comprising: a two dimensional parallel charge transfer structure comprising at least one column of CMOS Image sensor pinned photodiodes; each the diode in the column being connected to the next the diode by a two phase transfer gate, each the transfer gate having a barrier and a well configured such that a flow of charge in the column is unidirectional.