Abstract: A faucet spout includes an arm extending from an upstream portion to a downstream portion. The arm defines a longitudinal axis extending between the upstream portion and the downstream portion. A passageway is disposed in the arm, and the passageway is configured to receive water from a water source. A plurality of baffles is disposed in the passageway. The plurality of baffles defines a tortuous flow path in the passageway. An outlet is disposed substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis. The outlet is configured to receive water from the passageway and deliver water from the faucet spout.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device and a process for performing large-scale noncovalent functionalization of 2D materials, with chemical pattern elements as small as a few nanometers, using thermally controlled rotary Langmuir-Schaefer conversion. In particular, the present invention discloses a device comprising a thermally regulated disc driven by a rotor with fine speed control configured to be operable with a Langmuir trough for performing large-scale noncovalent functionalization of 2D materials, achieving ordered domain areas up to nearly 10,000 ?m2, with chemical pattern elements as small as a few nanometers. A process using the device for performing large-scale noncovalent functionalization of 2D materials with chemical pattern elements as small as a few nanometers is within the scope of this disclosure.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-electrode patch for abdominal electrophysiological detection. The patch has a flexible substrate interconnecting multiple electrodes and a module unit for removably engaging with an electronic readout device for detecting a maternal and/or fetal electrophysiological signal from the electrodes. The module has a mechanical module unit for removable mechanical engagement with a housing of the readout device, and an electrical module unit for making an electrical connection from the electrodes to the readout device. Engaging the patch with the readout device comprises engaging both the mechanical module unit and the electrical module unit. The patch may be flexible in a manner that allows variation in the relative positioning between the electrodes. The patch and/or electronic readout device may comprise a security device for communication of an authentication code.

Abstract: A method for performing automatic visual inspection includes: capturing visual information of an object using a scanning system including a plurality of cameras; extracting, by a computing system including a processor and memory, one or more feature maps from the visual information using one or more feature extractors; classifying, by the computing system, the object by supplying the one or more feature maps to a complex classifier to compute a classification of the object, the complex classifier including: a plurality of simple classifiers, each simple classifier of the plurality of simple classifiers being configured to compute outputs representing a characteristic of the object; and one or more logical operators configured to combine the outputs of the simple classifiers to compute the classification of the object; and outputting, by the computing system, the classification of the object as a result of the automatic visual inspection.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for cross asset correlation includes receiving, by a processor, portfolio data for a plurality of portfolios, determining, by the processor, a single portfolio performance vector for each of the plurality of portfolios based on a portfolio specific model, determining, by the processor, a joint portfolio performance vector for the plurality of portfolios based on portfolio specific models, determining, by the processor, for each portfolio, a portfolio specific scalar based on the single portfolio performance vector and the joint portfolio performance vector; and modifying, by the processor, a portfolio risk based on the portfolio specific model and the portfolio specific scalar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having increased affinity for Fc?RIIc, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.

Abstract: Provided is a coating composition comprising (a) a component A of the formula (R1)dSi(OR2)4?d, wherein R1 is a C1-C3 monovalent hydrocarbon, R2 is an R1 or a hydrogen radical and d is 0, 1 or 2; (b) a component B selected from the group consisting of (R3)aSi(OR4)4?a (Formula 1) and/or (R5O)m(R6)nSi(R9)x(R10)y Si(R11)zSi(R)o(OR7)p (Formula 2); (c) metal oxide particles; (d) UV absorber; (e) a catalyst; and (f) a solvent. The coating composition may provide a coating exhibiting good optical properties as well as durability, abrasion resistance, and/or crack resistance.

Abstract: A drive arrangement and a vehicle having a damper device having a damper primary side and a damper secondary side. The damper primary side forms a first drive interface for the coupling of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, having a freewheel device with a freewheel input and a freewheel output. The damper secondary side is coupled rotationally conjointly to the freewheel input, having a gearbox section operatively connected to the freewheel output, having an output interface for the coupling of a drive output section of the vehicle, wherein the output interface is operatively connected to the gearbox section, and having a second drive interface for the coupling of the electric motor and operatively connected to the gearbox section by a control device. The drive arrangement can, by the control device, be switched into different operating states such that a drive torque can be transmitted to the output interface by the first drive interface or by the second drive interface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-electrode patch for abdominal electrophysiological detection. The patch has a flexible substrate interconnecting multiple electrodes and a module unit for removably engaging with an electronic readout device for detecting a maternal and/or fetal electrophysiological signal from the electrodes. The module has a mechanical module unit for removable mechanical engagement with a housing of the readout device, and an electrical module unit for making an electrical connection from the electrodes to the readout device. Engaging the patch with the readout device comprises engaging both the mechanical module unit and the electrical module unit. The patch may be flexible in a manner that allows variation in the relative positioning between the electrodes. The patch and/or electronic readout device may comprise a security device for communication of an authentication code.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The ice-removing device is configured to remove ice from the exterior surface of a vehicle. Specifically, the ice-removing device is an apparatus that applies an ice-removing chemical to the exterior surface of the vehicle for the purpose of removing the accumulation of ice on the vehicle. The ice-removing device comprises a reservoir, a hose, a pump, a removal device and a deicing fluid. The pump transports the deicing fluid from the reservoir through the hose to the vehicle. The removal device is a structure that is designed to scrap and move ice that has accumulated on the vehicle. The removal device is mounted on the outlet port of the pump such that the deicing fluid flows through the removal device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having increased affinity for Fc?RIIc, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants with optimized Fc ligand binding properties, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising Fc variants with optimized Fc ligand binding properties, and methods for using same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having increased affinity for Fc?RIIc, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having decreased affinity for Fc?RIIb, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.

Abstract: The present technology provides a coating system including an inorganic UV-absorbing material and a catalyst. The inorganic UV-absorbing material is chosen from cerium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, or combinations of two or more thereof. The inorganic material may be provided ranging from 1 wt. % to about 50 wt. % based on the dry weight of film after curing the coating system. The catalyst is provided in an amount ranging from 1 ppm to about 75 ppm. The coating system may include a topcoat material, a primer material, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present technology provides a coating system including a curable silicone polymer and a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is selected from a super base, a salt of a super base, or a combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting uterine activity uses cutaneous electrodes on the maternal abdomen to obtain electrophysiological signals that can be used to obtain fetal and maternal heart rate. The apparatus includes a first input for receiving electrical signals from the cutaneous electrodes and a second input for receiving movement signals indicative of a movement of the maternal body from a movement detector. A signal processor separates a uterine electromyogram signal from fetal and maternal heart rate signals and filters out motion artifacts from the electromyogram using the movement signals. An output presents electrohysterogram (EHG) data from the uterine electromyogram signal.

Abstract: A primer composition comprising metal oxide particles modified with an alkyltrialkoxy silane; an organic polymer; and a solvent. The weight ratio of alkyltrialkoxy silane to metal particles is at least 0.9:1. The primer compositions produce films having excellent optical and adhesion characteristics.