Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag (100) for a vehicle seat of a, specifically multi-track, vehicle comprising a lateral fabric panel (10) and a main fabric panel (20) the edges (11, 21) of which are sewn up to each other so that an airbag volume is formed, wherein the lateral fabric panel (10) includes two wing portions (13) each forming a sidewall of the airbag (100), and a central portion (14) connecting the wing portions (13), and wherein the main fabric panel (20) includes an upper portion (25) and a lower portion (24) which are sewn up with the wing portions (13) and are interconnected by a front portion (23), and in the lower portion (24) at least one flap (26) having an additional fabric strip (30) or a gathering seam (62) is provided, and wherein at least one tether (40) extending across the airbag volume is connected, on the one hand, to the upper portion (25) and, on the other hand, to the flap (26) or the gathering seam (62) to form, in the filled state of the airbag (100), a concavity (45

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, L1, R1, R2, R3, R4, Ring A, n and p are as described herein. The compounds of the present invention have affinity for ?2- and/or ?3-subunit-containing GABAA receptors. The present invention further provides the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use as medicaments for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with ?2- and/or ?3-GABAA receptors, including, for example anxiety disorders.

Abstract: A battery system for a vehicle includes a number of battery packs that are arrangeable in the vehicle in a number of different configurations to optimize vehicle power and range. The system includes a junction box and cables that electrically couple the battery packs to the junction box. The cables extend between successive ones of the battery packs in a daisy chain arrangement. Thus, a common junction box with a maximum number of electrical connections can be utilized in the system with a selected number of batteries to provide a scalable and modular battery system.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The engine includes a crankcase, an intake manifold, and an intake line extending from an air intake to draw outside air to the intake manifold, the intake line comprising a connecting member arranged between the air intake and the intake manifold and comprising in turn a flexible sleeve extending along a longitudinal axis, an intake resonator attached to the flexible sleeve and extending axially along the longitudinal axis at least partially within the flexible sleeve, and a nozzle on a radially outer surface of the flexible sleeve to define an inlet orifice in the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A method of operating an electronic device to mask noise at low scene brightness levels is provided. The method can include acquiring images of a scene and determining a scene brightness level of the acquired images. In response to determining that the scene brightness level is in a first range, the acquired images can be displayed as passthrough content in accordance with a 1:1 nits-to-nits mapping where the perceived brightness of the passthrough content matches the scene brightness level. In response to determining that the scene brightness is less than the first range, the perceived brightness of the passthrough content can be dimmed to be less than the scene brightness level. The method can also include generating virtual content. The passthrough content can be adjusted in accordance with a first scene-brightness-to-display-brightness profile, whereas the virtual content can be adjusted in accordance with a second scene-brightness-to-display-brightness profile.

Abstract: A device and method for measuring wafers include an optical coherence tomograph and a scanning device that scans the surface of a wafer successively at a plurality of measuring points. Two measuring points have a distance dmax of 140 mm?dmax?600 mm. An evaluation unit calculates distance values and/or thickness values from the interference signals provided by the optical coherence tomograph.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a device and method for automatic detection of the connection of a unit (1) intended for flashing. The device comprises a power source (2) and a first connector (3) for connecting the unit (1) intended for flashing. The device further comprises a second connector (4) connected to the first connector (3), a control unit (5) connected to the second connector (4), a first switch (6), a second switch (7), and a first resistor (8), wherein the first switch (6) and the second switch (7) are connected in parallel between the power source (2) and the first connector (3). The first resistor (8) is connected in one branch of the parallel connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a replacement valve that can remove or lacerate the anterior mitral leaflet (or other portion of the heart) to reduce the obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). The replacement valve can include integrated cutting features to lacerate a leaflet of a heart valve. For example, the cutting features can include blades or electrosurgical features that can cut the leaflets to reduce obstruction of the LVOT. As the cutting features are integrated components of the replacement valve, the laceration of the leaflet can follow implantation of the replacement valve and enables for clinical decisions to be made based on the degree of obstruction to the LVOT following the implantation procedure.

Abstract: An aqueous pesticidal solution concentrate for spray application comprising a water-soluble pesticide salt and a drift reduction agent comprising a protein and a fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of mouth guards. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mouth guard system and method of use. The system is primarily comprised of a kit, at least one mouth guard, a mobile application and a method of use. The mouth guard of the system is preferably manufactured from a rigid, transparent, BPA-free material and can be worn during sleep to correct malocclusion to improve and prevent postural dysfunction, tensions headaches and other body ailments. The method of use further involves using a mold to create a custom mouth guard for a user, wherein the user can then wear the mouth guard and track postural changes and muscle alignment improvements induced by the mouth guard via a mobile application.

Abstract: A biasing member for use in reciprocating dispenser pumps is contemplated. The member is made completely of polymeric materials and is suitable as a direct replacement for metallic coil springs. The biasing member includes spiral shape defined by inner and outer helix traces, with a series of perforations provided along one or both of those traces. These perforations, in conjunction with thinned channels, the size and shape of holes, and the size and shape of apertures, all cooperate to allow for a spring with sufficient resilience and greater spring force in comparison conventional, all-polymer biasing members.

Abstract: An acoustic panel for an aircraft comprising: a sound attenuating sheet having a plurality of cavities, a sound attenuating sheet having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and an end surface connecting the first and second surfaces, a first sheet extending over at least a portion of the first surface and over the end surface, and a second sheet extending over the second surface and the end surface, wherein the first and the second sheets are connected such that a tensile force can be transferred therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for topical delivery of mTOR inhibitors. In one embodiment, an anhydrous composition includes one or more mTOR inhibitors, one or more solvents, one or more gelling agents, and one or more antioxidants. Also disclosed herein are methods to treat skin disorders using such compositions.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly that includes first and second brake pads for contacting a rotor, a brake carrier for receiving at least the first brake pad, a brake caliper arranged to slide with respect to the brake carrier, and an actuating arrangement. The actuating arrangement is configured to selectively move the brake caliper and is electrically operated.

Abstract: A hydrofoil board having a hydrofoil configured to be automatically controlled to stabilize the board in a level position even when incurring waves. The hydrofoil includes a pair of individually controllable flaps that control the pitch and direction of the hydrofoil board when propelled in motion. A processor uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to obtain orientation and acceleration information of the hydrofoil board. A global positioning system (GPS) unit is also used as an additional speed and location sensor. The processor combines IMU data with a user/rider's input, such as selected speed and direction via handheld wireless controller, and individually controls the flap motors to position the flaps, and the propulsion motor to set speed. In one example, the controller is configured to bring the hydrofoil board to a complete and stabile stop.

Abstract: A measuring system for measuring an object, the measuring system comprising a capture device comprising a set of illumination elements for illuminating the object and a set of cameras for capturing an image of the object, and a controlling and processing unit. The controlling and processing unit comprises at least a data acquisition functionality which is configured to provide surface data by activating at least a part of the set of illumination elements for illuminating the object with measuring light and capturing at least one image by detecting measuring light reflected at the object by means of at least a part of the set of cameras.

Abstract: A system and techniques are described herein for providing authentication. The technique includes registering user authentication data such as biometrics data with a communication device. The authentication data is linked to an account or service provider, and is used to verify the identity of the user when accessing the account. The communication device may obtain a public/private key pair, for which the public key may be stored on a secure remote server. When the user attempts to access the account or service provider, the user may provide the authentication data to authenticate the user to the communication device. Thereafter, the communication device may sign an authentication indicator using the private key and send the authentication indicator to the secure remote server. Upon verification of the signature using the public key, the secure remote server may grant access to the user, for example, by releasing a token.

Abstract: A portable cooler container includes a container body with a payload chamber. The container body has an insulated vessel and a temperature control system that cools the payload chamber.

Abstract: A vehicle audio system includes a loudspeaker configured to be acoustically coupled to an interior of a vehicle and to be ducted to an exterior of the vehicle as well as a controller coupled to the loudspeaker. The controller is configured to (i) detect one or more vehicle operating parameters of the vehicle that would result in a pressure differential condition between the interior and the exterior, and (ii) adjust a gain of an audio signal provided to the loudspeaker in response to detecting the vehicle operating parameters.

Abstract: A liquid additive mixing apparatus is provided that has a plurality of chambers containing additives, as well as a system for mixing the additives. One or more additives are mixed with water to form a mixing fluid. The mixing fluid is placed in a first tank that is fluidly connected to a cement mixing unit. A cementing operation is executed during which the mixing fluid from the first tank is mixed with a cement to form a slurry. A capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrument is employed to monitor at least one additive parameter and detect deviations from a predetermined tolerance for the at least one additive parameter.