Abstract: A gasket assembly includes a gasket body, an adhesive-backed film, and a plurality of grommets. The gasket body includes a first face, and the adhesive-backed film includes a sticky face bonded to the first face of the gasket body. The grommets are bonded to the sticky face of the adhesive-backed film.

Abstract: A product use and behavior instrument includes a housing defining a central compartment therein. The housing includes a first housing end, a second housing end, and a housing wall. The first housing end defines a combustible smoking article holder configured to receive a combustible smoking article. The second housing end includes a hollow flow member extending from the second housing end in a direction axially away from the first housing end. The controller is positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The controller includes a sensor circuit structured to collect at least one use data characteristic of a smoking action. The smoking action is associated with the use of the combustible smoking article. Local memory is structured to buffer the at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action. A communication interface is structured to communicate to a remote computing device.

Abstract: A filter assembly for filtering an exhaust gas and preventing contaminates from reaching a medical sampling instrumentation. The filter assembly comprises a hydrophobic filter media component; a first enclosure with an inlet (second) port communicating with an inwardly facing surface carrying a plurality of first channels, a first annular sidewall surrounding the first channels, and the first annular sidewall carrying a first mating feature at a free end thereof; a second enclosure having an outlet (first) port which communicating with an inwardly facing surface carrying a plurality of second channels, and a second mating feature surrounding the second channels. The first and second enclosures matingly engaging with one another so that the first and the second mating features mate with one another and the first and second enclosures define a filter chamber therebetween which captively retains the hydrophobic filter media component within the filter chamber having minimal dead space.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining additional vehicle data for a vehicle based on a vehicle identifier, such as a vehicle identification number (VIN). Based on the VIN, manufacturer codes, model codes, and other additional manufacturer information can be determined. The manufacturer codes and/or model codes can be used in determining a list of options on the vehicle. This information can be used by a variety of systems in determining more accurate vehicle specifications to yield more accurate vehicle evaluations based at least in part on the list options.

Abstract: A control system for a heat transfer circuit, an HVAC unit containing a heat transfer circuit, and a method of retrofitting an HVAC unit are described. The control system includes a thermostat having a first cooling stage signal output terminal and a second cooling stage signal output terminal; a controller electrically connected to the thermostat; a sensor electrically connected to the controller; and a switch electrically connected to the controller, and that receives a first cooling stage signal output from the thermostat. The switch is in a first state when a sensor value from the sensor is less than a threshold, and a second state when the sensor value from the sensor is greater than or equal to the threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a sound level in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system are disclosed. The system includes a refrigeration unit including a compressor, a condenser fan, a controller, and a sound controller. The sound controller is configured to maintain a sound level of the refrigeration unit within a sound level operating range. A method of controlling a refrigeration unit for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is described. The method includes determining, by a controller, a cooling requirement of a conditioned space. The controller also determines a sound level operating range for the refrigeration unit. The method further includes the controller applying a cooling setting based on the cooling requirement and the sound level operating range.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are directed to heat exchangers that are made of microchannel tubes and that have offset fins of various geometries and density. The heat exchanger coils can be implemented in various refrigeration and/or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units or systems thereof.

Abstract: Sulfated glycoproteins, and methods of making and using such sulfated glycoproteins, are described.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel maytansinoid compounds of general formula I. Also provided herein are conjugates comprising the compounds linked to a binding protein via a linker, and conjugating reagents comprising the compounds attached via a linker to at least one functional group capable of reacting with a binding protein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and conjugates, therapeutic methods and uses involving the compounds and conjugates, for example in cancer therapy, and novel synthetic processes.

Abstract: A product use and behavior instrument includes a housing defining a central compartment therein. A controller is positioned within the central compartment. The controller includes a connector. The connector is configured to operatively and removably couple the product use and behavior instrument to an electronic smoking article. The electronic smoking article includes a heating element to heat a tobacco product. The electronic smoking article includes a battery. A sensor circuit is structured to collect at least one use data characteristic of a smoking action. The smoking action is associated with use of at least one of the heating element and battery. Local memory is structured to store the at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action. A communication interface is structured to communicate the stored at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action to a remote computing device.

Abstract: A product use and behavior instrument includes a housing defining a central compartment therein. A controller is positioned within the central compartment. The controller includes a first connector. The first connector is configured to operatively and removably couple the product use and behavior instrument to a battery element. A second connector is configured to operatively and removably couple the product use and behavior instrument to a tank element. A sensor circuit is structured to collect at least one use data characteristic of a smoking action. The smoking action is associated with use of at least one of the tank and battery element. Local memory is structured to store the at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action. A communication interface is structured to communicate the stored at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action to a remote computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments of a heat exchanger, e.g. a micro-channel heat exchanger are disclosed. The heat exchanger may include a plurality of rows of micro-channel tubes, each of which can be configured to direct a working fluid in a specific direction. The heat exchanger may include one or more distributors in a distribution header of the heat exchanger, each of which can be connected to a different application circuit (e.g. a refrigeration circuit) so that a capacity of the heat exchanger may be regulated. The heat exchanger as disclosed herein can be used as an evaporator and/or a condenser in a refrigeration system.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a sound level in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system are disclosed. The system includes a refrigeration unit including a compressor, a condenser fan, a controller, and a sound controller. The sound controller is configured to maintain a sound level of the refrigeration unit within a sound level operating range. A method of controlling a refrigeration unit for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is described. The method includes determining, by a controller, a cooling requirement of a conditioned space. The controller also determines a sound level operating range for the refrigeration unit. The method further includes the controller applying a cooling setting based on the cooling requirement and the sound level operating range.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a sound level in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system are disclosed. The system includes a refrigeration unit including a compressor, a condenser fan, a controller, and a sound controller. The sound controller is configured to maintain a sound level of the refrigeration unit within a sound level operating range. A method of controlling a refrigeration unit for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is described. The method includes determining, by a controller, a cooling requirement of a conditioned space. The controller also determines a sound level operating range for the refrigeration unit. The method further includes the controller applying a cooling setting based on the cooling requirement and the sound level operating range.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are directed to heat exchangers that are made of microchannel tubes and that have offset fins of various geometries and density. The heat exchanger coils can be implemented in various refrigeration and/or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units or systems thereof.

Abstract: Sulfated glycoproteins, and methods of making and using such sulfated glycoproteins, are described.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a device for catching hair during facial grooming. More specifically, the invention relates to a cantilevered structure securable around the neck of an individual for catching hair trimmings on a textile medium supported by the cantilevered structure.

Abstract: Sulfated glycoproteins, and methods of making and using such sulfated glycoproteins, are described.

Abstract: A system and method for unified synchronization of relationship connections across multiple social network databases is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes logging in a first user to a first user account through a first wireless mobile device controlled by the first user, wherein the first user account comprises a logical connection to a plurality of the first user's social network accounts. The method further includes discovering a second wireless mobile device or account associated with a second user. The method further includes selecting more than one of the first user's social network accounts via input from the first user, and generating an invitation to connect to the second user's account, wherein the invitation comprises a connection invitation for the second user to connect to at least one of the selected social network accounts of the first user.

Abstract: A control system for a heat transfer circuit, an HVAC unit containing a heat transfer circuit, and a method of retrofitting an HVAC unit are described. The control system includes a thermostat having a first cooling stage signal output terminal and a second cooling stage signal output terminal; a controller electrically connected to the thermostat; a sensor electrically connected to the controller; and a switch electrically connected to the controller, and that receives a first cooling stage signal output from the thermostat. The switch is in a first state when a sensor value from the sensor is less than a threshold, and a second state when the sensor value from the sensor is greater than or equal to the threshold.