Abstract: A method for enabling trade of cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and/or fiat currencies on a single distributed ledger system comprising a plurality of nodes, wherein: at least some of the nodes are minting nodes; and at least some of the nodes are user nodes. The method comprises at the minting nodes: minting digital assets, each minted digital asset comprising data on an asset type, an asset value and a first owner; at the user nodes: requesting or accepting an exchange transaction to exchange digital assets with another user.

Abstract: Processes for producing CBAM parts and/or components, including resulting articles, are disclosed. In one process, a fiber substrate binder possessing a flash point temperature greater than a predetermined processing temperature is used.

Abstract: Methods for additive manufacturing of objects comprising a polymeric foam are disclosed and comprise extruding a mixture of a base polymer and a foaming agent that are provided in the form of at least one feedstock material, the mixture produced by admixing the base polymer and the foaming agent within a polymer processing space of an extruder by an independent mixing rotor, and further comprise sequentially depositing multiple layers of the mixture to form a three-dimensional object. Heating of the mixture to cause activation of the foaming agent and formation of the polymeric foam may be done during the extrusion process or afterward by a separate heating step.

Abstract: A highly efficient circulator system is provided, useful for hydronic systems, including both heating and cooling systems. The stand-alone circulator motor is controllable by input from certain sensors, preferably thermal sensors, which provide data enabling the controller of the brushless pump motor to vary its flow output to meet changes in systems loads. The circulator has a ceramic permanent magnet rotor, such as a ferrite, with an electronically, preferably sinusoidally, commutated, electro-magnetic stator controlling the input of electrical power.

Abstract: A respiratory system is configured to pressurize and deliver a flow of respiratory gas to a patient's airways. The respiratory system includes a cushion configured to sealingly engage the patient's face and a blower mounted to the cushion and configured to pressurize a flow of respiratory gas. An interface structure is attached to an outlet of the blower and an aperture in the cushion. The interface structure forms a gas flow path between the cushion and the blower. The gas flow path is configured to deliver the pressurized respiratory gas from the blower through the aperture in the cushion. The gas flow path is also configured to vent exhaled gas from the aperture in the cushion to atmosphere. The respiratory system also includes headgear configured to support the cushion and the blower on the patient's face.

Abstract: A circuit portion receives, at a synchroniser, a signal clocked at a first frequency and outputs a synchronised signal clocked at a second frequency to a bounce-rejection circuit portion. The bounce-rejection circuit portion operates on a plurality of successive samples of the synchronised signal and outputs an output signal. The bounce-rejection circuit portion: changes the output signal from a first value to a second value if a proportion of said plurality of successive samples having said second value is determined to meet a threshold, the threshold being greater than 50% of the plurality of successive samples; otherwise, it maintains the output signal at the first value.

Abstract: The present fastener assembly securely couples a first body to a second body, where the fastener assembly includes a fastener and a retainer. The fastener has an arcuate seat engagement surface and a retaining portion. The retainer has an elastomeric spacer separating and spanning between a first retainer part from a second retainer part, with the first retainer part including a latch engagement portion and the second retainer part including a fastener engagement portion. The elastomeric spacer is configured to elastically deform under compression of the first retainer part and the second retainer part. In use, the present fastener assembly is configured to be inserted into a passage delineated between a first body and a second body which are overlapping at least in part, to selectively lock the first body and the second body in the coupled configuration, with the retainer securing the fastener in an inserted configuration.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for labeling of target molecules with origin-specific nucleic acid identifiers (for example, barcodes), which can be used subsequently to identify, quantify, or otherwise characterize a feature or activity of target molecules originating from a particular discreet volume. Such target molecules can include polypeptides expressed by cells, in which nucleic acid molecules encoding the polypeptides are labeled with the same, or matched, origin-specific nucleic acid identifiers.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for neural networks and neuromorphic computing are disclosed. In one implementation, a neural network includes an array of superconducting loops to store information, the superconducting loops multiply coupled to each other inductively or through Josephson junctions linking the superconducting loops, one or more input channels coupled to the array of superconducting loops to carry spiking input voltage signals to the array of superconducting loops, and one or more output channels coupled to the array of superconducting loops to carry spiking output voltage signals from the array of superconducting loops.

Abstract: A method and system for insight gap recommendations. Research can be defined as the studious and systematic investigation of a topic or topics, and may often entail extensive, non-trivial (and sometimes, costly) efforts and activities. By enduring research, organizations and individuals alike can gain insights, accolades, and/or profits. The issue with research, as it stands today, however, is its oversaturation—that is, a lot has been accomplished—and, accordingly, novel avenues through which to identify research niches sparsely, or even yet to be, pursued are fervently sought. Embodiments disclosed herein, therefore, leverage captured asset metadata, as well as graph techniques, to isolate and recommend gap research subareas to consider. Furthermore, captured user metadata may be leveraged in order to select or suggest an individual, or individuals, best-suited to pursuing any recommended gap research subareas.

Abstract: A method for enabling trade of cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and/or fiat currencies on a single distributed ledger system with nodes, wherein: at least some of the nodes are minting nodes; at least some of the nodes are user nodes; and at least some of the nodes are supervisory nodes. The method includes, at the supervisory nodes: creating user certificates; at the minting nodes: minting digital assets, each minted digital asset comprising data on an asset type, an asset value and a first owner; at the user nodes operated by users having user certificates created by the supervisory nodes: requesting or accepting an exchange transaction to exchange digital assets with another user, wherein the exchange transaction request includes information on the amount of the first asset type to be exchanged, the second asset type to which the first asset type is to be exchanged and an exchange rate.

Abstract: The present invention is a cooking utensil comprising, a body, wherein the body is comprised of a first section, a second section, and a third section, wherein a first bend of a predetermined radius is between the first section and the section, and a second bend of a predetermined radius is between the second section and the third section.

Abstract: A thermal control valve includes a plug, a valve seat apparatus, and a valve member positionable within a cooler line block with offset channels for an outflow line between a transmission and a transmission fluid cooler. The plug and valve seat apparatus are kept at a fixed positioned relative to each other by a first spring. A second spring is positionable within a connecting passage between the outflow line and an inflow line. The valve member is positioned between the second spring and the valve seat apparatus to move between a closed configuration to cool fluid, and a cooler bypass position to bypass the transmission fluid cooler when outflow line pressure becomes too high.

Abstract: A venting and separating device for a housing includes a first separation screen comprising first screen openings, and a second separation screen comprising second screen openings. The second separation screen is surrounded circumferentially by the first separation screen, the first separation screen and the second separation screen overlap each other in an axial direction, for intended mounting at the housing, the second separation screen completely engages across a housing opening for venting, and a wall of the first separation screen and/or a wall of the second separation screen is corrugated multiple times.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a chemical shift artifact corrected reconstructed image from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data includes inputting into a trained deep neural network an image generated from the MRI data acquired during a non-Cartesian MRI scan of a subject. The method also includes utilizing the trained deep neural network to generate the chemical shift artifact corrected reconstructed image from the image, wherein the trained deep neural network was trained utilizing a tissue mixing model that models interactions between different tissue types to mitigate chemical shift artifacts. The method further includes outputting from the trained deep neural network the chemical shift artifact corrected reconstructed image.

Abstract: A backbone for use in an endoscope can include a plurality of links of which adjacent pairs are interconnected with each other. Each of the plurality of links can include an inner link segment and an outer link segment. One of the inner link segment and the outer link segment can include a pivot member and a socket. The other of the inner link segment and the outer link segment can include a locking member and a recess. The pivot member of a first link of the plurality of links can be received into the socket of a second link of the plurality of links. The locking member of the first link can be received into the recess of the second link.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a portable therapeutic system comprises a table embedded with tactile transducers that deliver vibrational energy to key areas of a user's body. Once laid atop the table, the user's spine, shoulder blades, tailbone, and legs contact transducers preferably positioned around the underneath of the table length. The transducers receive input signals from an amplifier and convert these into finely calibrated vibrations. Users or practitioners may select frequencies targeting specific health conditions to promote overall wellness. The full-body delivery of these curated vibrations allows for resonance between the body and stimulating frequencies to potentially realign energies, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, and restore sleep, depending on the selected program. The invention provides non-invasive access to customizable vibrational therapy designed to rejuvenate the body and mind.

Abstract: A renal failure therapy system for performing a peritoneal dialysis therapy is disclosed. The renal failure therapy system performs a plurality of peritoneal dialysis cycles for a patient and tracks an amount of dialysis fluid provided by a dialysis fluid pump during the plurality of peritoneal dialysis cycles. The renal failure therapy system also determines, as an initial drain volume, how much dialysis fluid resides in the patient's peritoneal cavity at a start of a next dialysis treatment and determines an initial drain flow for the next dialysis treatment. The renal failure therapy system generates an alert when it is determined from the initial drain flow that a low drain flow or a drain flow stoppage could occur before the initial drain volume is recovered for the start of the next dialysis treatment.

Abstract: A system and method for improving event and user communications and experiences. (e.g., managing meetings and their participants) is disclosed. By treating events such as meetings and their participants (meeting leaders and invited attendees) as a managed system, the present invention improves the quality and outcomes of meetings and the satisfaction of the participants. The present invention also makes joining of this intelligently-managed system particularly simple for new as well as returning participants, by providing a unique approach to the issues at the pre-meeting, meeting, and post-meeting phases in order to generate scores for the particular meeting, each participant (meeting leader and attendees), and a meeting graph linking the performance of each participant (meeting leader and attendees). This score is used to adjust and predict participant (meeting leader and attendees) behavior in subsequent meetings.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to managing and conducting player pools. In one embodiment, players can join a player pool and play to win a particular prize. When the prize is hit, the pool is divided amongst the players based on their wager contributions. In another embodiment, the player pool can accumulate win amounts from all or some wins from players. As members of the player pool win, the win amount can be added to the player pool. At some point in time the player pool can distribute the wins across the members based on the wager contributions and/or win amounts.