Abstract: Aspects of a chemical capture system for removing metals from a contaminated waste stream, are disclosed including a means for controlling the flow rate of the contaminated waste stream through the chemical capture system, a prefiltration stage, and a lead-lag system comprising a disposable chemical filtration cartridge in either the lead or the lag position.

Abstract: A computer system, while displaying a first view of a three-dimensional environment that corresponds to a first viewpoint of a user, displays a first user interface object at a first position in the three-dimensional environment that has a first spatial relationship with the first viewpoint of the user. While displaying the first view of the three-dimensional environment including the first user interface object at the first position in the three-dimensional environment, the computer system, in response to detecting a first input that is directed to at least a first portion of the first user interface object, displays a second user interface object at a second position in the three-dimensional environment and moves the first user interface object from the first position to a third position in the three-dimensional environment that has a greater distance from the first viewpoint of the user than the first position in the three-dimensional environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antigen-binding proteins which bind to CDH17; bispecific antigen-binding proteins which bind to CDH17 and a second antigen; and conjugates thereof. Related polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, and conjugates are further provided herein. Kits and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such entities are moreover provided. Also provided are methods of making an antigen-binding protein and methods of treating a subject having cancer.

Abstract: In conventional networked computing systems, each system may have many atomic values shared across multiple application servers. Each atomic value may require different levels of computational resources to store, maintain, and access, and may provide a different level of usefulness within the computing system. As such, a need exists for a system of improving the efficacy of each data element with a neural network or networked computing system. The system provided herein solves with problem by identifying each data element within a computing system; crawling multiple application servers to collect usage values for each data element; calculating a computational weightage of each data elements, identifying critical values; and creating hash values for each critical value.

Abstract: A diversionary device including a triggering mechanism, a payload and a compressed gas container containing a compressed gas. The compressed gas is non-flammable. The triggering mechanism is coupled to the compressed gas container, and conveys at least some of the gas from the compressed gas container to the payload after a predetermined delay after the triggering mechanism is activated. The gas conveyed to the payload causes the payload to produce a diversionary acoustic effect.

Abstract: A compressor may a first scroll, a second scroll, and a valve assembly. The second scroll may include a discharge passage. The valve assembly may include a valve housing fixed relative to the second scroll and a valve member movably received in the valve housing. The valve housing may include a plurality of angled apertures that are angled relative to a direction in which the valve member moves between the open and closed positions. The valve member is movable relative to the valve housing and valve retainer between an open position and a closed position. When the valve member is in the open position, fluid is allowed to flow through the discharge passage and the angled apertures in the valve housing. When the valve member is in the closed position, fluid flow through the discharge passage and the angled apertures is restricted.

Abstract: Described are techniques for assembling products using mobile assembling units. An assembling sequence to assemble products using the mobile assembling units is generated, where an assembling sequence refers to the order of operations performed by the mobile assembling units, including the paths traveled in the assembly plant to selectively pick designated parts from designated part chambers of an array of part chambers, which forms the assembling floor of the assembly plant. Furthermore, such an assembling sequence specifies not only the path to obtain such parts, but also specifies the specific parts to be picked from the specified part chamber, the assembling of such parts, including which mobile assembling units are to perform such assembling, etc. Additionally, the mobile assembling units are programmed to move over the array of part chambers in a particular path to selectively pick designated parts from designated part chambers based on the assembling sequence.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a closed loop, self-learning system that automatically optimizes what experiences should be presented to each customer. Instead of relying on rules and external targeting, it observes customer reactions to continuously improve performance and adapt to environment changes.

Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing a C. difficile infection and the associated pathological conditions related to C. difficile infection, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits are provided for diagnosing autoimmune aquaporinopathy. In particular, cell-based assays are provided for detecting autoreactive T cells that bind to certain pathogenic T cell epitopes of aquaporins. The disclosed methods can be used for diagnosing aquaporinopathies, such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and Sjögren's syndrome.

Abstract: A method of suturing a trocar path incision in a tissue of a patient with an obturator includes inserting the obturator through the tissue such that a shaft of the obturator extends through a tissue opening about the trocar path incision and a distal tip of the obturator is positioned within a cavity of the patient. The method also includes directing the suture via a suturing feature with the obturator inserted through the tissue in order to direct the suture relative to the tissue. Furthermore, the method includes closing the tissue opening about the trocar path incision with the suture.

Abstract: A method increases a level of at least one micronutrient, such as vitamin D and/or zinc, in a subject's breastmilk. The method includes administering to the subject a nutritional composition containing at least one of vitamin D and zinc. The nutritional composition can include one or more of vitamins B2, B6 or B12.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat assembly includes a first mat member formed of a first material and a second mat member formed of a second material that is different than the first material. The first and second mats can be removably connected to one another and/or are inhibited from moving relative to one another. Each of the first mat member and the second mat member can be independently usable relative to the other of the first and second mat members.

Abstract: A method and system for mediating non-compliance of residency policies associated with multiple routes within a cloud-based multi-tenant system. The system includes several routes for delivering services to various end user devices, with each route connecting to different cloud services across the Internet. A telemetry beacon is deployed to monitor compliance with pre-configured residency, routing, and performance settings, which link to multiple residency policies of the routes. An application running on an end user device requests a residency policy from the available residency policies, where residency policies control residency requirements for cloud services and routes. The telemetry beacon transmits compliance data related to the selected residency policy to an Application Resource Server (ARS). The ARS detects non-compliance with the residency policy based on this telemetry data and updates the route to resolve the issue.

Abstract: A computer system, while displaying a representation of a physical environment and a first user interface object, detects a portion of a user at a first location within the physical environment, and in response, ceases to display a first portion of the first user interface object while maintaining display of a second portion of the first user interface object. A representation of the portion of the user is visible where the first portion of the first user interface object was previously displayed. In response to detecting movement of the user from the first location to a second location, the computer system restores display of the first portion of the first user interface object, ceases to display the second portion of the first user interface object, and displays the representation of the portion of the user where the second portion of the first user interface object was previously displayed.

Abstract: A digital product network system includes a set of digital products each having a product processor, a product memory, and a product network interface. The digital product network system includes a product network control tower having a control tower processor, a control tower memory, and a control tower network interface. The product processor and the control tower processor collectively include non-transitory instructions that program the digital product network system to generate product level data at the product processor, transmit the product level data from the product network interface, receive the product level data at the control tower network interface, encode the product level data as a product level data structure configured to convey parameters indicated by the product level data across the set of digital products, and write the product level data structure to at least one of the product memory and the control tower memory.

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a body, an actuation assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The actuation assembly includes an activation member that is operable to move in a first direction to select a mode of operation. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body and includes an acoustic waveguide. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade that is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The activation member is operable to move in a second direction to activate the end effector in a mode of operation selected by movement of the activation member in the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite component includes providing a tool switchable between a deposition configuration and a flange-forming configuration. The tool includes a first portion including a first deposition surface, a second portion including a second deposition surface and a pre-form support surface, and a flange-forming block including a curved surface. The method further includes depositing a composite material at least partially on each of the first deposition surface and the second deposition surface in the deposition configuration to provide a composite pre-form. The method further includes moving the second portion relative to the first portion to transition the tool to the flange-forming configuration, which causes the composite pre-form to at least partially engage each of the pre-form support surface and the curved surface. The curved surface defines a radius of a flange of the composite component.

Abstract: A patch cord for transmitting between a single mode fiber (SMF) and a multi-mode fiber (MMFs) has a MMF, SMF, and a photonic crystal fiber (PCF) with a hollow core placed between the SMF and MMF. A mode field diameter (MFD) of the PCF hollow core section is in the range of 16 to 19 microns, the length of the PCF is between 1 cm to 10 cm, the MMF has 50±2 microns core diameter, the SMF has a 6-9 microns core diameter, and the coupling between the PCF mode to the MMF fundamental mode is maximized.