Abstract: A heating element is provided and includes a ceramic tube. The ceramic tube has a central portion arranged between a first end portion and a second end portion. Carbon fiber yarn is wrapped around the ceramic tube from the first end portion to the second end portion. A frit coating is at least arranged on the carbon fiber yarn that is wrapped around the central portion of the ceramic tube. A first conductive component is coupled to the carbon fiber yarn at the first end portion of the ceramic tube, and a second conductive component is coupled to the carbon fiber yarn at the second end portion of the ceramic tube.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be sealed, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl; a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever; an electrical drive unit and an actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever can be actuated by the drive unit and the locking mechanism can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever and a gearwheel of the drive unit can be mounted on a common shaft.

Abstract: An electromotive drive unit is provided for motor vehicle applications, in particular a closing drive for a motor vehicle lock, preferably a motor vehicle door lock. For this purpose, the drive unit is provided with an electromotive drive and a Bowden cable. The Bowden cable couples the electromotive drive to an actuating element acted upon thereby. The Bowden cable is supported with its sheath on a housing accommodating the actuating element and works with its core on the actuating element. According to the invention, the core has a front hook which engages over a bevel of the actuating element. In this way, in order to interrupt a pulling action on the actuating element, the hook only has to be released from the bevel.

Abstract: Provided herein is a faucet. The faucet includes a handle for controlling operation of the faucet and an outlet for providing water to a user. When the user presses the handle in one of a downward direction or inward direction, the handle is unlocked. When the handle is unlocked, the user can rotate the handle. When the handle is rotated, water may flow out of the outlet. When the user releases the handle, the handle returns to a locked position.

Abstract: A new composition of matter composed of engineered sequences for the expression of Fap2-derived polypeptides that provoke immunogenic responses against Fusobacterium spp. is provided. Antibodies and vaccines produced using such sequences and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for structural assemblies are provided. More specifically, brackets and securing members are provided that are operable to communicate with and secure structural members. The brackets, securing members, and related methods of assembly include the ability to translate a bracket or member with relative ease and quickly and efficiently secure the bracket and any elements connected to the bracket with at least one support member. Embodiments of the present disclosure are suitable for use in applications that require ground level assembly of items or features that are subsequently raised to a final height.

Abstract: An electrochemically active material comprising a surface is provided, wherein the surface comprises an oligomer. A method of functionalising the surface with the oligomer is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for continuously purifying contaminated polymers, such as polypropylene, at a commercial scale. In one embodiment, the system and method involves obtaining reclaimed plastic, mixing the reclaimed plastic with a solvent, purifying the mixture through decanting and devolatilization steps, and recycling the reclaimed solvent back into the system.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be scaled, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl; a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever; an electrical drive unit and an actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever can be actuated by the drive unit and the locking mechanism can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever and a gearwheel of the drive unit can be mounted on a common shaft.

Abstract: An electrochemically active material comprising a surface is provided, wherein the surface comprises an oligomer. A method of functionalising the surface with the oligomer is also provided.

Abstract: A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be sealed, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a cystamine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a guanidine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound. The guanidine enhancer may be crystallized around inert inorganic mineral.

Abstract: Devices used to sense physiologic blood parameters are disclosed. The devices may be configured to sense at least two physiologic blood parameters at substantially a common site of an extracorporeal perfusion circuit. The devices may include a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may be in direct contact with the blood.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method that accesses various portions of data related to an event in which a user was involved. The method further determines, for the event, which informatory elements related to the event meet at least a minimum significance threshold. The method next presents to the user, via a graphical user interface, one or more informational prompts associated with the event to obtain supporting information related to those informatory elements associated with the event that were determined to meet the minimum significance threshold. The method also generates a digital data structure that includes at least a portion of dynamically written language related to the event and further includes at least a portion of the supporting information received from the user in response to the informational prompts. Other corresponding systems and computer-readable media are provided.

Abstract: A motor vehicle latch, in particular a motor vehicle door latch, is equipped with a locking mechanism consisting substantially of a catch and a pawl. An electromotive drive for a coupling lever is further provided as part of a power locking unit. In addition, a first operating lever is provided, wherein in the “unlocked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever works on the coupling lever that is then engaged in order to open the locking mechanism, and wherein in the “locked” position of the power locking unit, said first operating lever performs an idle stroke relative to the coupling lever that is then disengaged. According to the invention, the electromotive drive works with a linear thrust member on the coupling lever, wherein the linear thrust member is held in at least one position with the aid of a blocking levers).

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments include methods, and corresponding systems, that leverage cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to provide user-controlled, secure and rapid currency conversion and currency exchange between parties. Illustrative embodiments convert funds denominated in a source currency to a cryptocurrency, and then convert the cryptocurrency to funds denominated in a destination currency.