Abstract: An electrosurgical system includes a radiofrequency (RF) generator having a controller configured to detect an occurrence of a vaporization point of target tissue and a vaporization duration between commencement of delivery of the RF energy and the occurrence of the vaporization point. The controller can apply the vaporization duration to adjust a parameter during subsequent electrode activation, such as RF power level, an electrode activation sequence, a distance between activated electrodes, and a number of activated electrodes. The controller can apply the vaporization duration to determine if whether a predetermined depth of effect has been reached for use in subsequent parameter adjustments.

Abstract: The invention generally relate to processes, systems, and methods for the pyrolysis of hydrocarbon feeds containing one or more forms of mercury, e.g., the steam cracking of heavy oil, such as crude oil. Effluent from the pyrolysis is processed to remove various forms of mercury produced during the pyrolysis and/or carried over from the hydrocarbon feed.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for predicting a resource growth pattern are provided. The apparatus comprises a processor and a memory connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive a datum, where the datum describes a prioritization value of a first activity pattern relative to a second activity pattern. The processor may classify the datum to a label selected from multiple labels based on the prioritization value. Classifying includes generating a representation of the datum in a first space having a first number of dimensions using a first machine-learning process and projecting the representation of the datum to a second space having a second number of dimensions using a second machine-learning process to result in a projected representation of a second number of dimensions describing an object sequence. The processor may generate an interface query data structure to at least display the resource growth pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flow guides, process kits, and related methods for processing chambers to facilitate deposition process adjustability. In one implementation, a flow guide applicable for use in semiconductor manufacturing, includes a plate having a first face and a second face opposing the first face. The flow guide includes a first fin set extending from the second face, and a second fin set extending from the second face. The second fin set is spaced from the first fin set to define a flow path between the first fin set and the second fin set. The flow path has a serpentine pattern between the first fin set and the second fin set.

Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule including a floor and sidewalls, a door coupled to the passenger capsule, a front module coupled to a front of the passenger capsule, a rear module coupled to a rear of the passenger capsule, and a battery pack coupled to an exterior of the passenger capsule, the door, the front module, or the rear module. The battery pack includes a battery that is removably coupled to the exterior of the passenger capsule, the door, the front module, or the rear module.

Abstract: Cathode collector structures and/or corresponding cathode structures are provided that can allow for improved operation for a molten carbonate fuel cell when operated under conditions for elevated CO2 utilization. A cathode collector structure that provides an increased open area at the cathode surface can reduce or minimize the amount of alternative ion transport that occurs within the fuel cell. Additionally or alternately, grooves in the cathode surface can be used to increase the open area.

Abstract: A hemostatic composition is provided. The hemostatic composition includes a hemostatically effective amount of a hemostatic agent that includes a nanoparticle and a polyphosphate polymer attached to the nanoparticle. Also provided are medical devices and methods of use to promote blood clotting.

Abstract: The disclosed wearable device systems include several features for alerting and guiding persons who are approaching other persons in order to promote social distancing. Sensor data from wearable devices that are disposed in an article of apparel are used to determine the presence of a human person within a detection zone around the article of apparel. The detection zone is created based on sound waves generated by sonar-based proximity detectors mounted on the article of apparel. The system could be used to warn a person who breaches the user's detection zone to maintain a safe distance.

Abstract: Interactive augmented-reality technologies track simulated-radiation exposure of a user moving through a physical scene. The simulated-radiation exposure tracking is performed using radiation voxels associated with a simulated radiation field caused as if a radioactive source of a particular type was emitting radiation from a predetermined location of the scene. Each radiation voxel is indicative of a respective level of the simulated radiation field at the voxel's scene location.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for PFAS destruction including adding a sulfite salt to an aqueous solution containing PFAS and then irradiating the aqueous solution with light at 222 nm. The method may include adding a base to the aqueous solution in an amount sufficient to raise a pH of the aqueous solution including PFAS to about 10 or more. It may also include adding a halide salt such as a bromide salt or an iodine salt, and further adding a carbonate. Greater than 90%, or greater than 99%, of the PFAS in the solution may be destroyed by irradiating the aqueous solution in this way.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for model selection between a first model and a second model using projector inferencing is provided. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive an entity datum from an entity device and a second datum from a client device connected to the processor. The second datum describes matching the entity datum based on a preferred allocation with target values using the models. The processor may run two projectors capable of outputting operational values by projecting the entity datum over a defined duration. The processor may score operational values to target values using a fuzzy inferencing system. Scoring the operational values may include classifying an operational value and the second datum to categories organized sequentially in multiple discrete increments.

Abstract: Techniques for modifying quality of service (QOS) for wireless communication. These techniques include identifying a plurality of QoS levels for an application flow between a wireless access point (AP) and a wireless station (STA), each of the QoS levels defining a plurality of QoS characteristics for the application flow. The techniques further include establishing a first QoS level, of the plurality of QoS levels, for the application flow, based on the identified plurality of QoS levels. The techniques further include modifying the QoS level for the application flow from the first QoS level to a second QoS level, of the plurality of QoS levels, based on selecting between the identified plurality of QoS levels.

Abstract: Make-Before-Break Roaming (MBBR) mode selection for a Stream Classification Service (SCS) flow may be provided. An Access Point (AP) may receive SCS request from a station for a SCS flow. The SCS request may include MBBR requisites for the SCS flow. The AP may determine a MBBR mode for the SCS flow based on the MBBR requisites and a MBBR mode policy. The AP may configure the determined MBBR mode for the SCS flow. The AP may send a SCS response for the SCS request to the station. The SCS response may include the determined MBBR mode for the SCS flow.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to plant cells and plants modified to increase resistance to necrotrophs or drought and methods of selecting and using the same. More specifically, the invention relates in part to plant cells and/or plants modified to eliminate or reduce as compared to control plants cell the NADPH oxidase activity or expression of certain respiratory burst oxidase homolog (RBOH) proteins and methods of selecting for and using the same.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for authenticating a user. A security device may use an object associated with a user and a device of the user to authenticate the user, for example, if the user has forgotten a password. A user may insert the object (e.g., a card, or other object) into the security device and may select an option to authenticate via a device that is trusted by both the security device and the user, rather than authenticating by entering a password at the security device.

Abstract: A gyroscopic roll stabilizer includes an enclosure, a flywheel assembly, a bearing, a motor, and a bearing cooling circuit. The enclosure is mounted to a gimbal for rotation about a gimbal axis and configured to maintain a below-ambient pressure. The flywheel assembly includes a flywheel and flywheel shaft. The bearing rotatably mounts the flywheel assembly inside the enclosure for rotation about a flywheel axis. The bearing has an inner race and an outer race. The inner race is rotationally fixed relative to the flywheel shaft, and the outer race is held rotationally fixed relative to the enclosure. The motor is operative to rotate the flywheel assembly. The bearing cooling circuit is configured to transfer heat away from the bearing by recirculating coolant along a closed fluid pathway. The gyroscopic roll stabilizer is configured to transfer heat away from the inner and/or outer race of the bearing to the coolant.

Abstract: A fastener including: a sidewall oriented about a central axis, the sidewall including at least one of 1) at least one first type of deformable projection comprising a teardrop shaped radial face, or 2) an arcuate portion, a radial corrugation portion, and a circumferential corrugation portion, where the sidewall is a layered structure including a substrate and an insulating layer overlying the substrate.