Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof has an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular triangular rail system comprising a triangular rail structure with stands, end caps, and extender joints, made from a proprietary material. The present invention allows for adjustable configurations to fit various roof sizes and snow load requirements, effectively preventing snow and ice from sliding off rooftops. Each stand features a 2-inch high barrier to prevent ice build-up and sliding.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle system configured to transmit, to a carrier network system, input parameters associated with a requested flight route for an unmanned aerial vehicle, receive signal range data corresponding to a plurality of cell sites based on the input parameters, in which the signal range data for each cell site indicates a three-dimensional distance range within which a signal strength from the cell site is at least a signal strength threshold, and determine one or more flight tunnels for the unmanned aerial vehicle using the signal range data, in which the unmanned aerial vehicle maintains at least the signal strength threshold when the unmanned aerial vehicle flies within the one or more flight tunnels.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for improving the accuracy of location information for requestor and provider devices in an dynamic transportation matching system using local communications between computing devices. For example, embodiments allow a provider computing device to identify, pair, and/or communicate with a requestor computing device upon arrival near a request location for a ride matching request. The provider computing device may use signal strength measurements associated with signals received from the requestor computing device to identify a proximity to the requestor computing device and/or to triangulate an accurate location of the requestor computing device. Additionally, the provider computing device may use a combination of the location reported by the ride matching system and the signal strength of the paired connection to identify the location of the requestor computing device.

Abstract: A switchgear apparatus may include a cylindrical housing defining a housing interior filled with carbon dioxide, an electrical switch supported within the housing, the electrical switch including a chamber communicating the housing interior and a pair of contacts within the chamber, the pair of contacts including a stationary contact and a movable contact, and a crankshaft coupled to the movable contact such that the movable contact is configured to translate linearly relative to the stationary contact in response to rotation of the crankshaft.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ?, ?, n, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10, R11, X1, X2, X3 and X7 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula (1), to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with GPR139.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for locating and navigating to the location of a requestor based on proximity between a requestor device and a provider device. For example, embodiments display proximity indicators to allow a provider to quickly, easily, and safely locate a requestor upon arrival near a request location. Further, in some embodiments, graphics associated with a proximity vector may be presented on a provider communication device to clearly display the navigation directions to the provider so that the provider may easily find their matched requestor without requiring additional communication between the provider and the requestor. Additionally, embodiments provide efficient navigation to riders by limiting display of proximity indicators for navigation until the provider is within a threshold distance to the request location to conserve system resources and communication between an on-demand matching system and the provider computing device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof has an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for locating and navigating to the location of a requestor based on proximity between a requestor device and a provider device. For example, embodiments display proximity indicators to allow a provider to quickly, easily, and safely locate a requestor upon arrival near a request location. Further, in some embodiments, graphics associated with a proximity vector may be presented on a provider communication device to clearly display the navigation directions to the provider so that the provider may easily find their matched requestor without requiring additional communication between the provider and the requestor. Additionally, embodiments provide efficient navigation to riders by limiting display of proximity indicators for navigation until the provider is within a threshold distance to the request location to conserve system resources and communication between an on-demand matching system and the provider computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method configured for increased efficiency in the conducting of specific first-person shooter video game tournaments and matches having a pay-per-kill feature. The invention is directed to a plurality of networked gaming devices, a plurality of gaming servers, a plurality of contestant digital accounts, a plurality of database servers and memory storing readable instructions to execute a method for operating a system and of conducting online video game tournaments and matches includes the steps of providing contestants, collecting a required entry fee from contestant digital accounts, organizing players into a match, beginning the match, collecting statistics from a match, reviewing statistics from the match and tallying game metrics such as opponents eliminated or assist count, ranking contestants according to tallied game metrics, and paying out contestants according to tallied game metrics. Other steps and methods can be and are included.

Abstract: A non-light-emitting variable transmission device can include an active stack; a transparent conductive layer overlying the active stack; an antireflective layer overlying the transparent conductive layer and defining a hole; and a bus bar comprising a conductive tape that extends into the hole and contacts the transparent conductive layer. Proper selection of materials and design of a bus bar can allow an electrical connection to be made to the transparent conductive layer without the need to cut an underlying transparent conductive layer. A method of forming the non-light-emitting variable transmission device can include patterning the antireflective layer to define the hole that extends to the transparent conductive layer. Improved control in patterning allows the antireflective layer to be relatively thin and not remove too much of the underlying transparent conductive layer.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for locating and navigating to the location of a requestor based on proximity between a requestor device and a provider device. For example, embodiments display proximity indicators to allow a provider to quickly, easily, and safely locate a requestor upon arrival near a request location. Further, in some embodiments, graphics associated with a proximity vector may be presented on a provider communication device to clearly display the navigation directions to the provider so that the provider may easily find their matched requestor without requiring additional communication between the provider and the requestor. Additionally, embodiments provide efficient navigation to riders by limiting display of proximity indicators for navigation until the provider is within a threshold distance to the request location to conserve system resources and communication between an on-demand matching system and the provider computing device.

Abstract: Bone plates are disclosed for veterinary uses. For example, the bone plates could be utilized for repairing distal humerus fractures in canines or felines. The bone plates may include various features for better accommodating the anatomy and native tissue structure of the distal humerus of an animal and may be utilized for all distal humerus fracture patterns.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for locating and navigating to the location of a requestor based on proximity between a requestor device and a provider device. For example, embodiments display proximity indicators to allow a provider to quickly, easily, and safely locate a requestor upon arrival near a request location. Further, in some embodiments, graphics associated with a proximity vector may be presented on a provider communication device to clearly display the navigation directions to the provider so that the provider may easily find their matched requestor without requiring additional communication between the provider and the requestor. Additionally, embodiments provide efficient navigation to riders by limiting display of proximity indicators for navigation until the provider is within a threshold distance to the request location to conserve system resources and communication between an on-demand matching system and the provider computing device.

Abstract: A non-light-emitting variable transmission device can include an active stack; a transparent conductive layer overlying the active stack; an antireflective layer overlying the transparent conductive layer and defining a hole; and a bus bar comprising a conductive tape that extends into the hole and contacts the transparent conductive layer. Proper selection of materials and design of a bus bar can allow an electrical connection to be made to the transparent conductive layer without the need to cut an underlying transparent conductive layer. A method of forming the non-light-emitting variable transmission device can include patterning the antireflective layer to define the hole that extends to the transparent conductive layer. Improved control in patterning allows the antireflective layer to be relatively thin and not remove too much of the underlying transparent conductive layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to consumable electrolyte compositions, and more specifically to such compositions that contain high concentrations of potassium for alleviation of muscle cramping.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for improving the accuracy of location information for requestor and provider devices in an dynamic transportation matching system using local communications between computing devices. For example, embodiments allow a provider computing device to identify, pair, and/or communicate with a requestor computing device upon arrival near a request location for a ride matching request. The provider computing device may use signal strength measurements associated with signals received from the requestor computing device to identify a proximity to the requestor computing device and/or to triangulate an accurate location of the requestor computing device. Additionally, the provider computing device may use a combination of the location reported by the ride matching system and the signal strength of the paired connection to identify the location of the requestor computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ?, ?, n, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10, R11, X1, X2, X3 and X7 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula (1), to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with GPR139.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to secure rollable carts to sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first chute configured to guide packages to a first moveable cart that is disposed at a first end of the first chute, and a first anti-tip mechanism configured to prevent tipping of the first moveable cart. The first anti-tip mechanism may include a frame, a first C-shaped component coupled to the frame, and a second C-shaped component coupled to the frame. The first C-shaped component may be configured to engage a first portion of the first moveable cart, and the second C-shaped component may be configured to engage a second portion of the first moveable cart, such that the first moveable cart is prevented from vertical movement.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein L, R4, R5, R8, R10, R11, X1, X2, X3, X9, X12, and Z are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with GPR6.