Abstract: A wiring harness installation assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first rotation feature. The second arm has a set of first ribs. The second member includes a third arm and a fourth arm. The third arm has a second rotation feature rotatably coupled to the first rotation feature. The fourth arm is configured to flex between a first position and a second position. The fourth arm has a set of second ribs configured to engage the set of first ribs to inhibit rotation of the first member relative to the second member when the fourth arm is in the first position. The first rotation feature is configured to rotate relative to the second rotation feature when the fourth arm is in the second position.

Abstract: An end cap for a wiring harness installation sleeve includes a base, a first portion, and a second portion. The base is disposed around a central axis and includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first portion extends from the first end and is disposed about the central axis. The first portion includes an outer surface. The second portion extends from the first end and is disposed about the central axis. The second portion includes an inner surface. The inner surface and the outer surface define a gap configured to receive the wiring harness installation sleeve.

Abstract: A wiring harness installation assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a locking tab. The second member includes an upper surface and a side surface. The side surface extends from the upper surface. The upper surface and the side surface define an aperture. The aperture includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed in the side surface. The second portion is formed in the upper surface. The first portion is configured to receive the locking tab. The second portion is configured to receive a tool operable to engage the locking tab.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device designed for the efficient handling and organization of elongated conductors. The device includes a pallet specifically configured for winding an elongated conductor around it, ensuring orderly storage and transport. Connector retaining features are incorporated to secure terminating connectors of the conductor at predetermined locations on the pallet's surface, facilitating easy removal by a robotic device. Additionally, the device is equipped with manipulation features that enable a robotic device to effectively manipulate the pallet, enhancing automation in processes involving the handling of elongated conductors. This configuration allows for streamlined operations in environments where robotic devices are employed for tasks such as assembly, storage, or transportation of conductors.

Abstract: A shielded conductor assembly includes an electrically conductive busbar having a width of the busbar that is greater than a thickness of the busbar and an inner insulative layer surrounding the busbar. The shielded conductor assembly also includes an electrically conductive foil shield layer having a longitudinal seam arranged substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the busbar and having a plurality of pleats arranged substantially parallel with one another surrounding the inner insulative layer. The shielded conductor assembly further includes an outer insulative layer surrounding the pleated foil shield layer. The plurality of pleats are configured to allow the busbar to be bent at an angle of at least 90 degrees along the thickness of the busbar without rupturing the foil shield layer. A method of manufacturing such a shielded conductor assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A method of installing an electrical wiring harness in a vehicle, wherein the electrical wiring harness has at least one branch circuit terminated by an electrical connector includes the steps of wrapping the at least one branch circuit around a wire spool configured to be picked up and manipulated by a robotic arm having a gripping mechanism, placing the electrical wiring harness within the vehicle; and grasping the wire spool with the gripping mechanism while simultaneously moving the robotic arm and rotating the wire spool with the gripping mechanism to pay out a desired length of the at least one branch circuit. An apparatus for performing this method and an electrical wiring harness well suited for use with this method is also described herein.

Abstract: A control system for an autonomous vehicle can determine a risk value for each respective path segment of a plurality of path segments in a given area that includes a destination of the autonomous vehicle. The risk value can correspond to a cost layer in a map that includes the respective path segment. Based on the risk value for each respective path segment, the control system can determine a travel route for the autonomous vehicle to the destination, and autonomously control the autonomous vehicle to navigate along the travel route to the destination.

Abstract: A control system for an autonomous vehicle can determine a risk value for each respective path segment of a plurality of path segments in a given area that includes a destination of the autonomous vehicle. The risk value can correspond to a cost layer in a map that includes the respective path segment. Based on the risk value for each respective path segment, the control system can determine a travel route for the autonomous vehicle to the destination, and autonomously control the autonomous vehicle to navigate along the travel route to the destination.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous vehicle routing using annotated maps. For at least some path segments within a geographic region in which the vehicle is operating, values are determined for the path segments based at least on risk factors associated with autonomous operation of the vehicle along each path segment. Path segments are combined to generate a travel route, from a first location to a second location, based on the determined values, and the vehicle is controlled to navigate along the travel route.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous vehicle routing using annotated maps. For at least some path segments within a geographic region in which the vehicle is operating, values are determined for the path segments based at least on risk factors associated with autonomous operation of the vehicle along each path segment. Path segments are combined to generate a travel route, from a first location to a second location, based on the determined values, and the vehicle is controlled to navigate along the travel route.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamic vehicle routing using annotated maps and profiles. The system receives a transport request for a user and generates a travel route for the user based on the transport request, data indicative of autonomous operation of the vehicle along the travel route, and data indicative of preferences for the user. The vehicle is controlled to traverse autonomously along the travel route.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting hair growth comprising administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) extracellular domain (ECD), including native FGFR3 ECDs, variants, fragments, and fusion molecules, to a subject in an amount sufficient to promote hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting hair growth comprising administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) extracellular domain (ECD), including native FGFR3 ECDs, variants, fragments, and fusion molecules, to a subject in an amount sufficient to promote hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting hair growth comprising administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4) extracellular domain (ECD), including native FGFR4 ECDs, variants, fragments, and fusion molecules, to a subject in an amount sufficient to promote hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting hair growth comprising administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) extracellular domain (ECD), including native FGFR3 ECDs, variants, fragments, and fusion molecules, to a subject in an amount sufficient to promote hair growth.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for production of nanostructures using a plasma generator. In an embodiment, a system for use with a reactor for synthesis of nanostructures may include a chamber defining a pathway for directing a fluid mixture for the synthesis of nanostructures through the chamber. The system may further include one or more heating zones disposed along the chamber to provide a temperature gradient in the chamber to form catalyst particles upon which nanostructures can be generated from the components of the fluid mixture. The system may also include a plasma generator for generating a plasma flame in a conduit through which the fluid mixture may be passed to decompose a carbon source in the fluid mixture into its constituent atoms before proceeding into the reactor for formation of nanostructures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting hair growth comprising administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4) extracellular domain (ECD), including native FGFR4 ECDs, variants, fragments, and fusion molecules, to a subject in an amount sufficient to promote hair growth.

Abstract: A system by which a service provider administers data pertaining to attendees of an event hosted at a venue, including a data store and a network connection associated with the service provider. The data store includes profile data for a plurality of users. User identification media is issued to a user upon registration of user profile information with the service provider, which media carries the user identification data. A reader device at the venue determines user identification data carried by said media. The reader device transmits an identification data signal to the service provider upon determination of the user's identification data, wherein the service provider searches said data store for the user's profile data, and transmits a return data signal to said venue that includes music preference data retrieved from said user profile data. The electronic apparatus at the venue compiles received music preference data from the service provider.

Abstract: A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material and possibly fuel produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets are irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction.