Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures that enable a compact, UHV ion trap system that can operate at temperatures above cryogenic temperatures. Ion trap systems in accordance with the present disclosure are surface treated and sealed while held in a UHV environment, where disparate components are joined via UHV seals, such as weld joints, compressible metal flanges, and UHV-compatible solder joints. As a result, no cryogenic pump is required, thereby enabling an extremely small-volume system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous sterilization of vehicles includes coded logic or processing instructions to determine (i) when sterilization should occur (or not occur), (ii) where sterilization should occur (or not occur), and/or (iii) how sterilization should occur (e.g., which method to use, how long to conduct, and/or which parameter values/settings to employ). The sterilization system may autonomously determine when it is safe to sterilize an environment/location and/or how such sterilization should be carried out. Autonomous sterilization systems and/or processes described herein may permit facilities and/or services to remain open and/or available at higher rates than current offline processes permit, thereby increasing availability.

Abstract: A physiological patient monitoring system with a healthcare professional-facing interface is disclosed. The healthcare professional interface may only display by default the most critical non-confidential patient information. To access the full range of features in the system, clinicians can unlock the device. Once unlocked, clinicians can access all of a patient's treatment history, and all the data may be consolidated and presented intuitively.

Abstract: An information integration system may include a set of integration services embodied on one or more server machines in a computing environment. The set of integration services may include connectors communicatively connected to disparate information systems. The connectors are configured for integrating data utilizing a common model comprising a content management interoperability services data model, common property definitions, and a common security model particularly defined for use by the set of integration services. Responsive to a user query to search disparate information systems or a subset thereof, an application may communicate metadata of interest contained in the user query to a search engine which locates, via a unified index, requested data from the disparate information systems or a subset thereof. The search engine returns search results referencing the requested data to the application which interprets the search results and displays a visualization thereof on a client device.

Abstract: Dynamic refresh rate (DRR) switching is used to dynamically update a refresh rate of content presented on an interface. When a first application and a second application are presented on a user interface at a first refresh rate; a request may be received to temporarily boost the first refresh rate to a second, higher, refresh rate. DRR switching is initiated as the first refresh rate is temporarily boosted to a second refresh rate. Applications that are opted in to the second refresh rate receive signals to refresh content at the second refresh rate, while applications that are not opted in to the second refresh rate receive signals to refresh content at a virtualized refresh rate that matches the first refresh rate. Thus, the first application refreshes content at the first refresh rate and the second application refreshes content at the second, higher refresh rate, providing a smooth user experience without unnecessarily utilizing power consumption.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device for simultaneously exercising core muscles and a cardiovascular system includes a platform, which comprises a top plate, a pair of endplates, and a plurality of wheels. Each endplate is attached singly proximate to and extends substantially perpendicularly from a respective opposed end of the top plate. Each wheel is attached to a respective endplate distal from the top plate. The wheels enable locomotion of the platform in any direction upon a substantially horizontal surface. The platform supports legs of a user who is performing a plank exercise and enables the user to move along the substantially horizontal surface using their arms, thereby exercising at least core muscles and a cardiovascular system of the user.

Abstract: An traction battery pack assembly includes a first plate and a second plate secured adjacent to the first plate to provide at least one coolant passage that extends through an interior area of a battery pack enclosure. The at least one coolant passage is between the first plate and the second plate. A connector is fluidly coupled to the at least one coolant passage. The connector is removably connectable with a conduit at a position outside the battery pack enclosure.

Abstract: A fail-safe drug infusion system, including a user interface controller (UIC) and at least one pump motor controller (PMC), with protocols that enable the PMC to operate therapy delivery for a limited amount of time if the UIC fails or the communication link between the UIC and the PMC is interrupted. Includes synchronization methods to synchronize the delivery information back to the UIC after the UIC reboots or after the communication link is restored. The PMC may apply intelligent fail-safe drug infusion therapy by temporarily displaying therapy information, for example information normally displayed by the UIC, while taking control of alarm signaling and providing minimal user control of the therapy until the UIC restores itself, the infusion completes normally, or the user stops the infusion. If the PMC becomes inoperable, the UIC may wait for the PMC to reboot, or attempt to switch infusion channels to provide robust drug infusion.

Abstract: A controlled environment chamber is provided. The controlled environment chamber includes a chamber housing and a window component that is secured to the chamber housing. The window component includes a window plate having a first surface that faces away from an interior of the controlled environment chamber and a second surface that faces toward the interior of the controlled environment chamber. The window plate comprises at least one signal manipulation element.

Abstract: Methods of method of making a portable crimping device for joining foundation components are disclosed. A portable crimper transfers hydraulic forces back into the hydraulic cylinder and not just into a pinned or fixed connection supporting it. To withstand these forces, the cylinder is milled out of a single piece of source metal and the arm that transfers the forces is joined to the cylinder via pair of flanges extending the entire length of the cylinder to distribute them over a wider surface area.

Abstract: An agricultural machine assembly with a driver assistance system. The agricultural machine assembly includes the driver assistance system, and an agricultural work machine and an attachment adapted to the agricultural work machine and designed as an agricultural baler. The agricultural work machine and the attachment each comprise working units which may be actuated for setting parameters (P). The driver assistance system optimizes operation and is configured to form a work machine setting device and a baler setting device. The work machine setting device and the baler setting device are configured to optimize the mode of operation of the agricultural work machine and the agricultural baler depending on each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a geophysical or seismic exploration system. The system comprises a set of explosive device magazines configured for carrying a plurality of explosive device components, wherein the explosive device components are configurable to form individual explosive devices, and wherein each explosive device carries a set of explosive compositions and is configured for collimating an explosive shock wave produced thereby into a quasi-planar shock wave output from a distal end of the explosive device to produce a geophysical or seismic exploration wave. The system also includes a set of unmanned explosive device deployment support vehicles, wherein each unmanned explosive device deployment support vehicle comprises an aerial or land-based unmanned vehicle configured for carrying an explosive device magazine and delivering the explosive device magazine to a first in-field location at which each explosive device is deployable for carrying out a geophysical or seismic exploration operation.

Abstract: Devices and methods for illuminating an interactive toy via a light pipe and an external light source. The toy may not have any internal battery, light, or electronics. The light source may be provided via a mount for the toy, such as an electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to development of stationary phases and preparation of extraction columns having substantially improved capacity (i.e., amount of material purified per single chromatographic run) for lab scale to industrial scale extraction chromatographic separation, from small scale to industrial scale, of rare earth elements (REEs) and the platinum group metals (PGMs). More specifically the invention relates to preparation of stationary phases and extraction columns for extraction of REEs or PGMs as a group from containing matrices of typical REE or PGM feedstock and separation and purification of individual REEs or PGMs from each other.

Abstract: In one example, mobile industrial equipment for coupling to a truck for on highway transportation is provided. The mobile industrial equipment includes a frame to connect to the truck, a plurality of wheels connected to the frame, and a track assembly connected to the frame. In another example a method for using mobile equipment is provided. The method includes transporting mobile industrial equipment over the highway with a plurality of wheels connected to a frame of the mobile industrial equipment. The frame of the mobile industrial equipment is separated from the truck. The mobile industrial equipment is moved while separated from the truck using a track connected to the frame of the mobile industrial equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a lid assembly for a beverage container including a lid body having a central channel formed therein and defining a first aperture that extends longitudinally therethrough. The lid assembly further includes a lower flipper rotatably coupled to the lid body, the lower flipper defining a second aperture and a third aperture which extend longitudinally therethrough. A plug is coupled to the lower flipper and defines a fourth aperture that extends longitudinally therethrough. A seal is disposed within and covers the fourth aperture.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a method for providing food ordering services via a virtual cashier with artificial intelligence within a restaurant.

Abstract: A method and system for converting copper cyanide to copper oxide is provided. The method includes contacting a copper cyanide solution with an acidic solution in a precipitation tank under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a copper cyanide slurry, removing the copper cyanide slurry from the precipitation tank, separating solid copper cyanide from the copper cyanide slurry in a first separation device, removing the solid copper cyanide from the first separation device, contacting the solid copper cyanide with a sodium hydroxide solution in a production tank under reaction conditions sufficient to produce a copper oxide slurry, removing the copper oxide slurry from the production tank, separating solid copper oxide from the copper oxide slurry in a second separation device, and removing from the second separation device any residual sodium hydroxide not reacted during the process of contacting the solid copper cyanide with the sodium hydroxide solution in the production tank.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to inherently wettable silicone hydrogel contact lenses having relatively high oxygen permeability, relatively high equilibrium water content and relatively low elastic modulus. The present invention is also related to a method for making such inherently wettable silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.