Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kit-of-parts for bleaching keratin fibers, having a bleaching composition A comprising a) one or more persalt(s) and/or peroxy salt(s), and b) one or more alkalizing agent(s), an aqueous oxidizing composition B, and a composition C comprising c) one or more non-acetylated sugar alcohol(s), and/or their mixtures, wherein the bleaching composition A comprises less than 5% by weight of water, calculated to the total weight of the bleaching composition A.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for performing a sleeve gastrectomy. The apparatus can include a bougie for insertion into an interior of a stomach, the bougie having a proximal bougie end and a distal bougie end, an inflation lumen having a proximal lumen end and a distal lumen end, the inflation lumen extending from the proximal bougie end through the distal bougie end, a fluid delivery system coupled with the proximal lumen end, the fluid delivery system being operably configured to deliver positive pressure in a predetermined positive pressure range into the stomach, and a monitor coupled with the proximal lumen end operably configured for the monitoring of pressure or volume within the stomach. The bougie can be operably configured to define a resection line for the sleeve gastrectomy when the predetermined positive pressure range is achieved within the stomach.

Abstract: Techniques are provided that involve employing artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate reducing adverse outcomes associated with healthcare delivery. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises monitoring live feedback received over a course of care of a patient, wherein the live feedback comprises physiological information regarding a physiological state of the patient. The method further comprises employing AI to identify, based on the live feedback information, an event or condition associated with the course of care of the patient that warrants clinical attention or a clinical response. The method further comprises generating a response, based on the identification of the event or condition, that facilitates reducing an adverse outcome of the course of care, wherein the response varies based on a type of the event or condition, and providing the response to a device associated with an entity involved with treating the patient in association with the course of care.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transmitting light are disclosed. In an implementation, an apparatus includes a collimator at an input end positioned to receive an input beam from a fiber beam source and to produce a collimated beam. The apparatus further includes a beam shaping group having one or more optical elements and positioned to receive the collimated beam from the collimator and format the collimated beam into a shaped propagation beam having a substantially rectangular cross-section in a far field. The apparatus further includes an objective stage for optically probing a sample, such as a flow cell, using substantially rectangular cross-section sampling beam, where fluorescence from the sample is captured by a line sensor for detecting properties of the sample, such as chemical reactions therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel sulfonimidamide compounds and related compounds and their use in treating a disorder responsive to modulation of cytokines such as IL-1? and IL-18, modulation of NLRP3 or inhibition of the activation of NLRP3 or related components of the inflammatory process.

Abstract: A prediction model is generated for a user using data regarding how the user responded to different positionings of items of ancillary content. The prediction model is used to determine respective positionings of a plurality of items of ancillary content. The items of ancillary content are streamed to and displayed by a user device as interstitial content using the determined respective positionings. Frames of an item of primary content may be analyzed to identify appropriate interstitial insertion points and to generate labels. The labels may be utilized by a remote system to select and stream interstitial content for the insertion points. The user's location may be determined and used to determine a maximum amount of ancillary content for a corresponding time period. Different amounts of ancillary content for a given time period may be provided to different users based on a registration state.

Abstract: An intravenous line connector assembly has a first and second connectors, each having a lumen and an electrical terminal. When the first connector is connected to the second connector, the first lumen is connected to the second lumen to allow fluid communication between the first and second connectors, and the first terminals are connected with the second terminals to allow electrical signals to pass between the first and second connectors. These connectors allow an intravenous line network to be formed which carried both fluids and electrical signals. The electrical signals can then be used to communicate between components of the intravenous line network to help improve the care of the patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for connecting an optical fiber to a ferrule. The system and method facilitate the process of epoxying the optical fiber in a manner that avoid inadvertently adhering the fiber to the side of a connector housing, which can result in breakage of the optical fiber when in the field. The system and method provide a mechanism for easily epoxying the optical fiber to the ferrule while still allowing for some radial movement of the optical fiber within the connector housing, which is desirable. The system and method incorporate an end cap that centers the optical fiber in the connector housing during the connection process and also acts as a strain relief when in the field.

Abstract: A ride system includes at least one ride vehicle. The at least one ride vehicle is configured to receive a ride passenger. The ride system includes electronic goggles configured to be worn by the ride passenger. The electronic goggles include a camera and a display. The ride system includes a computer graphics generation system communicatively coupled to the electronic goggles, and configured to generate streaming media of a real world environment based on image data captured via the camera of the electronic goggles, generate one or more virtual augmentations superimposed on the streaming media of the real world environment, and to transmit the streaming media of the real world environment along with the one or more superimposed virtual augmentations to be displayed on the display of the electronic goggles.

Abstract: A filtration system having: (a) a recirculation loop, (b) a pump, (c) a waste outlet, (d) a valve separating the loop from a waste outlet (d) a control device for said valve, (e) a membrane pressure vessel comprising a feed port, concentrate port and permeate port, and hyperfiltration elements in an axial direction, including an end hyperfiltration element nearest an inlet port or outlet port, (f) a flow distributor located between said end hyperfiltration element and said fluid port to provide a velocity profile with a coefficient of variation of less than 0.1 or a flow resistance of between 10 and 200 kP·sec·m?1, (g) wherein the flow distributor has a proximal surface nearest the end hyperfiltration element and a distal surface nearest said fluid port, and (h) an axial positioner that locates said distal surface at least 50% of the distance between the end hyperfiltration element and the port.

Abstract: One or more check valves may be used in a motor protector for an ESP assembly. Disclosed embodiments relate to a check valve adapter configured to provide additional versatility regarding such check valves. The adapter may have a first end portion, configured for removable attachment to an NPT screw-style vent port, and a second end portion configured to receive a cartridge-style check valve. The first end portion of the adapter is in fluid communication with the second end portion, and the second end portion can be configured to receive the cartridge-style check valve in either orientation, thereby allowing fluid flow through the adapter in either direction merely based on the orientation of the cartridge-style check valve. Systems for using an adapter with a cartridge-style check valve in an ESP assembly, as well as methods of controlling fluid flow in a motor protector using such an adapter, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A food product dispenser is operable to selectively dispense a food product as desired by a user. The food product dispenser includes a main housing, an electric drive motor, a container, a dispensing tube, and a control unit. The main housing includes an open receiving area in a front side of the main housing. The electric drive motor is disposed within the main housing. The container is configured to be received in the open receiving area. The food product is positioned within the container to be dispensed. The control unit is configured to determine an amount of the food product to dispense based on a user input and to control operation of the electric drive motor to dispense the determined amount of food product. A portion of the control unit is positioned entirely above the container.

Abstract: A battery pack venting assembly includes a battery pack vent that communicates a flow of vent byproducts from a battery pack. The battery pack vent has a coolant passage that communicates a coolant to manage thermal energy levels within the flow of vent byproducts. The coolant can be a liquid coolant. The battery pack vent can be configured to communicate the flow to impinge on areas of the battery pack vent.

Abstract: A node of a network communicating via mobile ad hoc network (MANET) waveforms and incorporating internet protocol (IP) security (IPSec) measures includes a plaintext (PT) user system or host, ciphertext (CT) communications module including a radio system for transmission and reception via MANET waveforms, IPSec cryptographic units, and PT and CT convergence modules. IPSec units provide encryption and decryption of data traffic as well as cross-layer exchange between PT and CT convergence modules. PT convergence modules map output traffic and decrypted input traffic to CT capabilities and exchange reachability information (e.g., addresses of reachable nodes or systems) with counterpart PT convergence modules of peer nodes of the MANET. CT convergence modules converge encrypted input and output traffic based on CT capabilities.

Abstract: RNA interference (RNAi) agents and RNAi agent conjugates for inhibiting the expression of the LPA (apo(a)) gene are described. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more LPA RNAi agents optionally with one or more additional therapeutics are also described. Delivery of the described LPA RNAi agents to liver cells in vivo provides for inhibition of LPA gene expression and treatment of cardiovascular and cardiovascular-related diseases.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of updating a set of clusters representative of a classification of a text-based dataset into a plurality of different text types for use in a cyber security system is described as part of a classification pipeline. The method comprises receiving text data associated with an entity. The method further comprises generating one or more vector embeddings representative of the text data. The method further comprises using incremental learning to update the set of clusters based on the one or more vector embeddings.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes an inner platen to support an inner polishing pad, aan annular outer platen to support an outer polishing pad, a carrier head to hold a substrate, a first motor to rotate the inner platen about a vertical axis at a first rotation rate, and a second motor to rotate the outer platen about the vertical axis at a second rotation rate. The outer polishing pad coaxially surrounds the inner platen, and an outer edge of the inner platen and an inner edge of the outer platen are separated by a gap.

Abstract: A method determines the number of layers in a sample material. The method includes measuring, as a function of two or more wavelengths, a four-wave mixing (FWM) spectrum of the sample material. The method further includes using the FWM spectrum to determine a thickness of the sample material, wherein the thickness is a number of layers in the sample material.

Abstract: An artificial turf system includes a turf assembly having a turf backing and stands of artificial grass blades extending from the turf backing to form an artificial turf layer. Infill material is placed in between the blades of artificial grass and on top of the turf backing. The infill material has a composition of sand in an amount within the range of from about 80 to about 98 percent of the infill by dry bulk weight, and organic particles in an amount within the range of from about 2 to about 20 percent of the infill by dry bulk weight.

Abstract: Exemplary chemical mechanical cleaning systems may include a carrier head. The systems may include a motor that is coupled with the carrier head. The motor may be operable to rotate the carrier head about a central axis of the carrier head. The systems may include a two-stage downforce actuator that is operable to vertically translate the carrier head and the motor between a raised position and a cleaning position. The downforce actuator may include a first stage that includes a linear actuator that is operable to vertically translate the carrier head between the raised position and at least an upper 50% of a vertical travel distance between the raised and cleaning positions. The downforce actuator may include a second stage that includes an expandable flexure that is operable to vertically translate the carrier head between the cleaning position and no greater than a lower 50% of the vertical distance.