Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions comprising a basic amino acid, e.g., arginine, for the treatment of dry mouth.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the production and use of a multi-layer X-ray source target. In certain implementations, layers of X-ray generating material may be interleaved with thermally conductive layers. To prevent delamination of the layers, various mechanical, chemical, and structural approaches are related, including approaches for reducing the internal stress associated with the deposited layers and for increasing binding strength between layers.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling build quality during electron beam manufacturing of a build part. The system may include at least one electron beam source to direct at least one electron beam onto a plurality of deposited layers of metallic powder to form a melt pool, a detector to detect in real-time backscattered energy ejected from the melt pool and indicative of a defect in the build part and generate a detection signal representative of the defect. A controller receives and analyzes the detection signal and generates a corrective signal for control of at least one of the actuator and the at least one electron beam source to direct the at least one electron beam onto the plurality of deposited layers of metallic powder to sequentially consolidate patterned portions of the plurality of deposited metallic powder layers to adaptively form the three-dimensional build part.

Abstract: An insert made from reticulated foam has a first profile in which an outer perimeter of the insert has a size and a shape that substantially corresponds to an inner surface of a portable container. The insert also has a second profile in which the outer perimeter of the insert has a size and a shape that substantially corresponds to an opening of the portable container. The reticulated foam has a cell density that prevents sloshing noises resulting from jostling movement of the portable container from exceeding 50 db while enabling liquid to exit the portable container at a consumable rate.

Abstract: A retrofittable panel board (8) for an electric apparatus is provided. A bracket assembly (10) is affixed to a backwall (1004) of an enclosure (1002) of the panel board. Bracket assembly (10) includes guide tracks (12) defining restraint locations (14) to provide an adjustable height. A mount assembly (50), providing mounting support to an interior assembly (13) and in turn to circuit breakers 18, is movable by way of the guide tracks with respect to the bracket assembly. An affixing element (16) is disposed in each guide track and connected to the mount assembly. When loosened, affixing element 16 may be arranged to travel connected with the mount assembly along the guide track to a desired restraint location. When tightened, affixing element 16 may be arranged to fixedly secure the mount assembly to the bracket assembly at the desired restraint location to provide a desired height position to the mount assembly with respect to the backwall of the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating sensitive teeth comprising attaching a sealant composition comprising a basic amino acid to a person's tooth and allowing the basic amino acid to be slowly released over time in order to reduce chrome and/or acute tooth sensitivity together with compositions and methods of use.

Abstract: A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: An adaptable skylight includes a frame facing an interior of an enclosure having an opening for allowing light to pass. An opacity-control pane adjacent the opening allows a variable amount of light to pass, and an artificial light source illuminates the frame. An aircraft skylight assembly includes a variable pane, an artificial light source for illuminating portions of the skylight assembly, and a controller configured for adjusting an amount of external light transmission through the variable pane and an amount of artificial light illumination. An internal ambiance lighting system includes the adaptable skylight having a dimmable pane for providing transmission of a variable amount of external light into an enclosure, the artificial light illuminates the frame surrounding the adaptable skylight, and the controller automatically adjusts external light transmission through the adaptable skylight and illumination of the frame based on a lighting preference.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layer X-ray sources having decreased hydrogen within the layer stack and/or tungsten carbide inter-layers between the primary layers of X-ray generating and thermally-conductive materials. The resulting multi-layer target structures allow increased X-ray production, which may facilitate faster scan times for inspection or examination procedures.

Abstract: A convertible couch with concealed storage includes an upper seat back, a seat bottom adapted for sliding inwardly for a first mode and sliding outwardly for a second mode, and an articulating seat section between the upper seat back and the seat bottom. The articulating seat section converts between a lower seat back in the first mode and an inner seat bottom in the second mode. The first mode is adapted for seating and the second mode is adapted for lying and reclining. A storage location housing convenience features is located behind the articulating section, such that the storage location and convenience features are concealed in the first mode and accessible in the second mode.

Abstract: A fastener retainer for one or more thumb nuts. The fastener retainer includes a retainer body including a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface opposed to the first retaining surface and configured to form an open-sided retaining feature that allows a thumb nut to rotate therein and translate along an axial axis, yet restrains the thumb nut from lateral motion and allows finger and thumb access via side openings of the open-sided retaining feature to turn the thumb nut. Enclosure assemblies, thumb nut retainer assemblies, and methods of connecting enclosures are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A fastener retainer for one or more thumb nuts. The fastener retainer includes a retainer body including a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface opposed to the first retaining surface and configured to form an open-sided retaining feature that allows a thumb nut to rotate therein and translate along an axial axis, yet restrains the thumb nut from lateral motion and allows finger and thumb access via side openings of the open-sided retaining feature to turn the thumb nut. Enclosure assemblies, thumb nut retainer assemblies, and methods of connecting enclosures are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layer X-ray sources having decreased hydrogen within the layer stack and/or tungsten carbide inter-layers between the primary layers of X-ray generating and thermally-conductive materials. The resulting multi-layer target structures allow increased X-ray production, which may facilitate faster scan times for inspection or examination procedures.

Abstract: A technique allows for protecting a PCI device controller from a PCI BDF masquerade attack from Ring-0 and Ring-3 malware. The technique may use Virtualization technologies to create guest virtual machines that can use a hypervisor to allocate ACPI information from ACPI tables to a secure VM and using extended page tables (EPT) and VT-d policies to protect the MMIO memory range during illegal runtime events.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral instruments comprising a basic amino acid, to compositions for making such instruments, and to methods of making and using such instruments.

Abstract: An X-ray filter assembly is disclosed having a stack of X-ray attenuating sheets that are angled so as to have a focus point. When implemented in an imaging system, the focus point of the filter assembly is spatially offset (e.g., behind) the X-ray emission location. The filter assembly may be used (e.g., translated, rotated, and so forth) to adjust the intensity profile of the X-rays seen in an imaging volume.

Abstract: An intervertebral cage with an outer frame, an open inner core region and a porosity gradient within the outer frame is provided. The outer frame includes a posterior wall, an anterior wall, a pair of side walls extending between the posterior wall and the anterior wall and the porosity gradient may comprise at least one of: a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls; and an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray source includes a source target configured to generate X-rays when impacted by an electron beam. The source target includes one or more thermally conductive layers; and one or more X-ray generating layers interleaved with the thermally conductive layers, wherein at least one X-ray generating layer comprises regions of X-ray generating material separated by thermally conductive material within the respective X-ray generating layer.