Abstract: System for effecting a reversible sensory block includes a hybrid neuromodulator and hybrid lead for delivering electrical and pharmacological stimulation. An implantable modulator provides electrical pulse generation and pharmacological fluid infusion. Method for effecting a reversible sensory block delivers low-frequency stimulation based on the conduction velocity of a target afferent. Afferents with different conduction velocities may be blocked by stimulation with different frequencies. Temporally synchronized pulse stimuli from multiple stimulating electrodes may interfere with each other to stimulate a specific afferent. Spatial summation of synchronized low-frequency pulse stimulation may be delivered at multi-sites. Temporal interference of two kilohertz sinusoidal stimuli with slight frequency difference deliver a low-frequency sinusoidal stimulus at a focal region of interference. Spatial summation translates to evoked action potentials that converge at T-junction of a targeted afferent.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions are provided that include an alkyl propylene diamine and an ethoxylated alcohol as the inverting surfactant, which is present in an amount less than 5 percent by weight of the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions are provided that include an alkyl propylene diamine and an ethoxylated alcohol as the inverting surfactant, which is present in an amount less than 5 percent by weight of the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are polymeric compositions and systems useful for maintaining particle dispersions for extended periods of time. Also provided are dry polymeric compositions and systems that are able to undergo fast hydration. Methods for using such compositions and systems are also provided.

Abstract: One example zoom lens group is disposed on an object side of an imaging lens group along a direction of an optical axis. The example zoom lens group includes an optical element and a drive element, and the drive element drives the optical element to move along a first direction, causing the optical element to cut into or move out of an optical path to implement zoom. The first direction is set at an included angle with the optical axis, and when the optical element cuts into the optical path, the optical element enlarges a field of view.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and systems useful for maintaining particle dispersions for extended periods of time via a three-dimensional interconnected network of bodies in the system after hydration.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are polymeric compositions and systems useful for maintaining particle dispersions for extended periods of time. Also provided are dry polymeric compositions and systems that are able to undergo fast hydration. Methods for using such compositions and systems are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a process and an anaerobic digestion system for crop stalk/straw. The process in one example comprises (A) Feeding, (B) Heating and Digestion at the set temperature, (C) Discharging of Biogas, Sludge and Effluent. The system in one example comprises (I) High Solid Content Digester (II) Hydro-Circulation Digester and (III) Stalk/Straw Feeder. Steps (A), (B) and (C) are accomplished in the devices (I) and (II).

Abstract: A system for collaborative energy management and control in a building, including an energy management controller, one or more occupant HMIs that supports two-way communication between building occupants and a facility manager, and between building occupants and the energy management controller, and a facility manager HMI that supports two-way communication between the facility manager and the building occupants, and between the facility manager and the energy management controller, in which the occupant HMI allows building occupants to provide temperature preferences to the facility manager and the energy management controller, and the facility manager HMI allows the facility manager to configure an energy policy for the building as a set of rules and to view occupants' aggregated temperature preferences, and the energy management controller determines an optimum temperature range that resolves conflicting occupant temperature preferences and occupant temperature preferences that conflict with the facility m

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a process and an anaerobic digestion system for crop stalk/straw. The process in one example comprises (A) Feeding, (B) Heating and Digestion at the set temperature, (C) Discharging of Biogas, Sludge and Effluen{grave over ( )}t. The system in one example comprises (I) High Solid Content Digester (II) Hydro-Circulation Digester and (III) Stalk/Straw Feeder. Steps (A), (B) and (C) are accomplished in the devices (I) and (II). The step (A) is accomplished through the stalk/straw feeder (III), a special feeding mechanism, by which the crushed or smashed stalk/straw is pushed into the bottom of digester vessel. After being fermented or digested in the device (I), feedstock that is the mixture of biomass and water flows freely into the device (II) through the feedstock discharge outlet. The stalk feeder (III) is comprised of a hopper (7), a support (14), a control system and a hydraulic system.