Abstract: A method and system for joining strips of battery grid comprises feeding a first strip of battery grid into a processing station at a predetermined feed rate, and progressively increasing the path length of the first strip until a target path length is reached. When the end of the first strip is reached, the path length of the first strip is progressively decreased while holding the end of the first strip. The rate of decrease allows the first strip to continue to be delivered into the processing station at the predetermined feed rate. A second strip is advanced from a second feed supply to a position adjacent the end of the first strip. The adjacent ends are joined by laser welding. The decreasing of the path length is stopped, and the second strip of battery grid is fed into the processing station at the predetermined feed rate.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a substrate. The apparatus may also include a first charger terminal disposed on the substrate, including silver, and configured to apply a first electric potential to a first battery terminal of a battery. The apparatus may additionally include a second charger terminal disposed on the substrate, comprising silver, and configured to apply a second electric potential to a second battery terminal of the battery.

Abstract: A fitting for use in a manifold or other tubular assembly includes a core and at least one tubular coupling sleeve slidably and sealingly fitted over a distal end of the core to accommodate predetermined tolerances in the relative positions of fluid ports connected with the tubular assembly. Features are provided to limit the range of motion to the predetermined tolerances and to prevent disassembly of the coupling sleeve from the core of the fitting.

Abstract: A streaming end-user media device includes memory storing a program of instructions, and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to execute the program of instructions to access media automation services provided by media-provider back-end systems via a cloud-based sequencer, and detect unavailability of the cloud-based sequencer. In response to detecting the unavailability of the cloud-based sequencer, disconnect the streaming end-user media device from the cloud-based sequencer, and initiate a separate connection to the media-provider back-end systems using a link that bypasses the cloud-based sequencer.

Abstract: A dosing system and method for delivery of contact lens formulation(s) to a contact lens forming mold. The system includes a carrier portion configured for holding a contact lens mold, and an alignment mandrel configured for retaining a lens formulation delivery device. The lens formulation delivery device is retained in a specified position relative to the contact lens mold for precise location of delivery of the lens formulation within the contact lens mold. A first lens formulation can be dosed to a center location in the mold, and a different second lens formulation can be dosed to a ring-shaped pattern around the center location, to form a contact lens having different center and edge characteristics.

Abstract: A fraud detection system obtains a number of known fraudulent end-user profiles and/or otherwise undesirable end-user profiles. Using statistical analysis techniques that include clustering the end-user profiles by attributes and attribute values and/or combinations of attributes and attribute values, the fraud detection system identifies on a continuous, periodic, or aperiodic basis those attribute values and/or attribute value combinations that appear in fraudulent or otherwise undesirable end-user profiles. Using this data, the fraud detection system generates one or more queries to identify those end-user profiles having attribute values or combinations of attribute values that likely indicate a fraudulent or otherwise undesirable end-user profile.

Abstract: A mounting system for an aircraft fuselage includes one or more fixed anchors attached to the fuselage. A plurality of vertically adjustable anchors are likewise attached to the fuselage, wherein each vertically adjustable anchor includes a spinwheel on a threaded shaft. An adapter plate is attached to the fixed anchors and the adjustable anchors, wherein a contact surface of the spinwheel directly engages with the adapter plate.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems are disclosed that incorporate a steerable catheter control handle for bi-directional control of a steerable catheter. The steerable catheter control handle includes a slide assembly positioned within the inner housing and operable to translate linearly therein. The control handle further includes a proximal portion of at least two control wires being positioned through the slide assembly wherein one of the at least two control wires is indirectly coupled to the slide assembly via a direction reversing element. The steerable catheter control handle has a control knob rotatably coupled to the housing for linearly translating the slide assembly, thereby enabling the slide assembly to manipulate each of the at least two control wires, effecting a change in deflection of said catheter. The slide assembly further comprises a slide limiting mechanism to restrict linear translation of the slide assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable frame assembly of a planter includes a main frame, a first frame member movably coupled to the main frame, and a drive mechanism operably coupled between the main frame and the first frame member for moving the first frame member along the first axis relative to the main frame. The first frame member is laterally movable along a first axis which is perpendicular to a direction of travel of the planter. The frame assembly also includes a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the main frame and the second end being coupled to a first row unit. A second arm is provided having a first end and a second end, where the first end is coupled to the first frame member and the second end is coupled to the first row unit.

Abstract: A device for dispensing heated moist towelettes that includes a hydration tray that can move between a hydrating position and a presenting position. In the presenting position, the tray can receive one or more towelettes for hydrating and heating. When the tray is moved to the hydrating position, a tray seal element creates a seal with the inner surface of a tunnel such that the device can hydrate the towelettes and then dispense them.

Abstract: An aberrometer system comprises a headset frame configured to be worn on the face of a user and an optical assembly which is coupled to the headset frame to be in alignment with one of the user's eyes. The optical assembly comprises an off-axis aberrometer channel and an on-axis eye tracking channel with an on-axis eye imaging camera and an off-axis subchannel with a display and a variable power lens assembly that can to adjust the apparent distance of a displayed image as viewed through the eyepiece. The optical assembly can be removably or movably mounted to the headset for positioning in front of either eye.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system air filter for a building ventilation system. The HVAC system air filter comprises a supportive frame configured to orient the HVAC system air filter within the building ventilation system. A composite filter medium retained within the supportive frame comprises a cotton gauze portion and an electrostatic portion. The cotton gauze portion is configured for treatment with a filter oil composition to enhance airflow and filtration of air flowing through the composite filter medium. The electrostatic portion is configured to electrostatically attract and agglomerate airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as small as 0.001 microns in diameter. In some embodiments, the composite filter medium comprises substances configured to release a fragrance into air passing through the composite filter medium.

Abstract: A closure with a top panel, a skirt extending downward and away from the top panel, frangible connections that connect the skirt to a tamper band. The frangible connections provide a visual indication, when broken, that the closure has been opened. The tamper band includes a sidewall coupled to the frangible connections, and a container engagement structure that extends from the tamper band and interfaces with the container neck when the closure is opened for the first time. The engagement end includes a first portion that defines an end surface facing away from the connection point, and a second portion that extends past the first portion and is further from the vertical axis than the first portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to compositions, methods, and kits for improving the rate of double-strand break (DSB) repair by homology directed repair (HDR) through inhibition of 53BP1 mediated DNA end protection in combination with inhibition of microhomology-mediated end joining (MMEJ), or alternatively in combination with inhibition of non-homologous end joining (NHEJ), or in combination with inhibition of both MMEJ and NHEJ.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a method for providing security services with a virtual security guard with artificial intelligence by an artificial intelligence system within a network of stores.

Abstract: Embodiments of an outdoor cooking station having a main body and a griddle with a hood pivotably coupled to the griddle are provided. For safety purposes, the griddle is removably secured to an upper portion of the main body with the legs of the griddle positioned within apertures defined in an upward facing surface of the upper portion of the main body.

Abstract: An underdrain system includes a gasket positionable on a sealing surface and one or more underdrain laterals positionable on the gasket. At least one of the underdrain laterals has a gasket inspection hole therethrough. The gasket inspection hole is configured to: (i) have a gasket inspection tool inserted therethrough to verify that the gasket is sufficiently compressed between the sealing surface and the one or more underdrain laterals; and/or (ii) have a portion of the gasket extend therethrough when the gasket is sufficiently compressed between the sealing surface and the one or more underdrain laterals. The underdrain system may also include a gasket retention feature. Water level tests may be used to determine whether surfaces are level and/or whether relative heights are within acceptable tolerances.

Abstract: A method of operations of a display-server computing system includes delivering input by a display device to a server computer over a communications network, processing an application unit of the server computer with the input, responsive to the step of inputting, outputting a result of the processing, together with tags indicative of the input, delivering the result and the tags by the server computer to the display device over the communications network, receiving the result and the tags by the display device, receiving new input to the display device prior to receiving the result and the tags by the display device, and processing a transform of the display device by comparing the tags to the new input to obtain a transformed result.