Abstract: A consumer product comprising a biodegradable delivery particle having a benefit agent containing core and a shell.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to modify carbide surfaces in semiconductor device fabrication processes are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate; a layer of carbide on the substrate; and a surface treatment covalently bonded to a surface of the carbide, the surface treatment including at least one of nitrogen or carbon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indexed lateral flow microarray device (iLFM) for direct visual detection of multiple analytes in biological samples. The device utilizes indexing elements to eliminate the need for imaging scanners or image analysis software typically required for lateral flow strips. As a result, users can easily identify multiple analytes in a biological sample by visually inspecting analyte spots aligned with a set of positional reference markers. The iLFM features a substrate, such as a nitrocellulose strip, embedded with specific analyte affinity capture elements arranged in a Cartesian (x,y) array format simplifying the analysis process, enhancing accessibility, and expanding the potential applications of lateral flow assays in various diagnostic settings.

Abstract: Compositions that include benefit agent delivery particles, the particles having a core and a shell encapsulating the core, the shell including certain acrylate-based polymers. Processes for making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Consumer product compositions, such as fabric care compositions, that include first and second populations of encapsulates, where at least one of the populations is characterized by a relatively high core:shell weight ratio. Methods related to the use and making of such compositions.

Abstract: A compiler for a gate-based superconducting quantum computer compiles hybrid classical/quantum algorithms for quantum processing cells with different configurations. The compiler inputs the algorithm and outputs code in a target language executable by a quantum processing cell of a quantum processing system that can execute the algorithm. The compiler includes various functionality, such as: parsing, analyzing control flows, addressing, compressing, and translating. The compiler optimizes algorithms in various manners using the functionality. Some optimizations include addressing efficiently, compressing based on simulations, and translating for efficient execution of parametric functions. The compiler may function in the environment of a cloud quantum computing system. The cloud quantum computing system may receive algorithms from remote access nodes for execution on local classical and quantum computing systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an adjustable gas block are described. Systems may include an adjustment subassembly. The adjustment subassembly may include a valve stem end with a front-most portion larger in diameter than the rear-most portion and a boss extending from the forward portion of the valve stem end; a valve ring surrounding the boss of the valve stem end; a valve threaded portion for receiving the boss of the valve stem end and having a threaded portion; and a valve rotator coupled to the valve threaded portion for adjusting the flow of gas. Systems may include a gas block assembly. The gas block assembly may include a gas block through hole; a first duct to direct pressurized gas from a barrel to a plenum; a second duct to direct a regulated volume of gas to a gas operating system; a seat valve to control the regulated volume of gas to the gas operating system; and a gas block threaded portion for coupling to the valve threaded portion.

Abstract: Consumer product compositions, such as fabric care compositions, that include first and second populations of encapsulates, where at least one of the populations is characterized by a relatively high core:shell weight ratio. Methods related to the use and making of such compositions.

Abstract: In a general aspect, hybrid computing systems and hybrid computing methods are described. In some cases, a program to be executed in a hybrid computing system is identified. The hybrid computing system includes a control system that includes a classical processor. The hybrid computing system includes a quantum processor that defines qubits. By operation of the control system, a set of events to execute the program is identified. By operation of the control system, an event schedule that includes resource schedules for the respective qubits is generated. The event schedule is executed in the hybrid computing system. The event schedule, when executed in the hybrid computing system, coordinates operation of the quantum processor and the classical processor.

Abstract: A wearable cardiovascular monitoring device comprises a force sensor configured for a blood pressure measurement using an ear of a human. The device is worn over the ear, with a first vise face of an ear-vise contacting one side of the ear, and a second vise face of the ear-vise contacting another side of the ear. Force is applied to ear through one or both of the vise faces and is used to measure blood pressure.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a computer system includes a low-latency communication link between a classical computer and a quantum computing resource. In some cases, a quantum machine image operates on a classical computer system. The quantum machine image includes a virtualized execution environment for quantum programs. The quantum machine image is engaged with a quantum processing unit of a quantum computing system. A quantum program is communicated over a low-latency communication pathway from the classical computer system to the quantum computer system. The quantum program is executed at the quantum computer system.

Abstract: Populations of benefit agent delivery particles are disclosed, the particles having a core and a shell encapsulating the core, the shell comprising certain multifunctional (meth)acrylate-based polymers, along with processes for making and uses of such compositions. The delivery particle has a core to polymer wall ratio by weight from about 96:4 to about 99.5 to 0.5 and a volume-weighted particle size from about 30 to about 50 microns. The compositions deliver core content with a desired delivery profile, such as fragrance delivery at desired touchpoints with higher efficiency. The delivery particle has high pay load, yet exhibits decreased benefit agent leakage, and provides a desired delivery profile.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a computer system includes a low-latency communication link between a classical computer and a quantum computing resource. In some cases, a quantum machine image operates on a classical computer system. The quantum machine image includes a virtualized execution environment for quantum programs. The quantum machine image is engaged with a quantum processing unit of a quantum computing system. A quantum program is communicated over a low-latency communication pathway from the classical computer system to the quantum computer system. The quantum program is executed at the quantum computer system.

Abstract: A consumer product comprising a biodegradable delivery particle having a benefit agent containing core and a shell.

Abstract: In a general aspect, user requests for access distributed quantum computing resources in a distributed quantum computing system are managed. In a general aspect, a job request for accessing a quantum computing resource is received. The job request includes a user id and a program. On authentication of a user associated with the job request, a job identifier is assigned to the job request, and a particular quantum computing resource is selected for the job request. The job request is individualized based on user permissions and pushed onto a queue to be processed for execution by the quantum computing resource.

Abstract: A treatment composition that includes a treatment adjunct and a population of core/shell delivery particles, where the shells of the particles are made, in part, from biopolymers, and where the particles are characterized as having certain ductile properties. Related methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a quantum streaming kernel processes a data stream. In some aspects, an input stream of data is converted to an output stream of data by repeatedly receiving new portions of the input stream; encoding each new portion into an internal quantum state of a quantum processor; measuring a first part of the internal quantum state while maintaining coherence of a second part of the internal quantum state; and producing the output stream of data based on the measurements. In some cases, a history of the input stream is preserved by the coherence of the internal quantum state, and the measurements contain information based on the history of the input stream.

Abstract: A biodegradable delivery particle having a benefit agent containing core and a shell.

Abstract: Populations of benefit agent delivery particles are disclosed, the particles having a core and a polymer wall surrounding the core, the polymer wall comprising multifunctional (meth)acrylate-based polymers, along with processes for making and uses of such compositions, and articles made with such particles. The polymer wall comprises a (meth)acrylate polymer derived, at least in part, from wall monomers and at least one free radical initiator, wherein the wall monomers comprise at least 50%, by weight of the wall monomers, of (meth)acrylate monomers, wherein the at least one free radical initiator is present at a level of from about 15% to about 60%, by weight of the polymer wall, wherein the core comprises a benefit agent, wherein the core and the polymer wall are present in a weight ratio of from about 95:5 to about 99.5:0.5. The compositions deliver core content with a desired delivery profile.

Abstract: A remotely deployed, inflatable device designed to reduce or eliminate falls in senior living and assisted care facilities. Upon detecting undesired movement, nurses may deploy one or more inflatable cylinders, thereby inflating the device under one or both sides of the mattress, creating a barrier that prevents the resident from exiting the bed until on-site assistance arrives. It is envisioned that initially the operation of the device will rely on the remote monitoring of residents by one or more operators via live camera feeds. In more advanced versions it is envisioned that software and artificial intelligence will be able to use one or more camera feeds and will be able to supplement or even replace the need for a person to monitor any camera feeds.