Abstract: Provided is a system providing a solution for improving prescription drug compliance monitoring and compliance. Prescription drug compliance monitoring may be achieved by using patient's electronic device to initiate secure digital imaging. Medications may be dispensed in containers with pre-printed encoded unique identifiers and markings. The patient may use the digital camera in their smart phone to take a picture of the dispensed blister pack which may be processed and analyzed. Analysis may include assessment of the number of pills taken from and remaining in the uniquely identified blister pack. Package identification and consumption information may then be linked with other prescription information to determine if the observed rate of use is compliant with the legal prescription and to document that the imaged medication package is the same as the dispensed medication package. Data may also be linked with pharmacologic and clinical data to categorize risk and urgency of misuse.

Abstract: Provided are poly(methyl methacrylate) resin compositions containing (a) a methyl methacrylate polymer, and (b) a multistage acrylic impact modifier containing (i) a core-shell polymer, and (ii) an overpolymer containing methyl methacrylate monomers and a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a media receiving portion having a leading edge receiving region and a trailing edge receiving region for receiving media traveling onto the media receiving portion in a direction from the trailing edge receiving portion the leading edge receiving portion. The example apparatus further includes a leading edge stop coupled to the media receiving portion at the leading edge receiving portion. The leading edge stop is resiliently coupled to the media receiving portion to bias against movement of the leading edge stop from a resting position.

Abstract: In a variety of processes for forming electronic devices that use spin-on dielectric materials, properties of the spin-on dielectric materials can be enhanced by curing these materials using plasma doping. For example, hardness and Young's modulus can be increased for the cured material. Other properties may be enhanced. The plasma doping to cure the spin-on dielectric materials uses a mechanism that is a combination of plasma ion implant and high energy radiation associated with the species ionized. In addition, physical properties of the spin-on dielectric materials can be modified along a length of the spin-on dielectric materials by selection of an implant energy and dopant dose for the particular dopant used, corresponding to a selection variation with respect to length.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a first mask unit having a hollow cavity surrounding a rotational axis. The first mask unit is characterized by a first pattern encoded on its surface. The first pattern defines a height along an axial direction and includes a respective plurality of elements with at least one open element and at least one blocking element in each of the axial direction and the circumferential direction. A detector is configured to receive radiation data from at least one source such that one of the detector and the source is located inside the hollow cavity and another is located outside the hollow cavity. The first mask unit is configured to move relative to the rotational axis in at least one of the axial and circumferential direction until the first pattern is recorded in 360 degrees. A second mask unit may be positioned around the first mask unit.

Abstract: The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to agricultural planters, particularly to a two-stage closing system for a planter row unit. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure for a door of a shipping container. The closure includes a housing, an outside handle pivotally mounted relative to the housing, an inside handle pivotally mounted relative to the housing, and a catch connected to the inside handle. The closure is configured so that movement of the inside handle between a first position and a second position causes corresponding movement of the catch. A locking mechanism can releasably fix the inside handle relative to the outside handle, such that when in a locked position rotation of the outside handle causes corresponding rotation of the inside handle and when in an unlocked position the inside handle can be rotated independently of the outside handle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices, systems, and corresponding methods to be used in connection with agricultural planters. More particularly to a vacuum and generator system including a housing, a fan assembly within the housing, a generator, and a hydraulic motor. Some implementations include a voltage regulator or voltage regulation module. The system allow for adjustable fan control without affecting electrical output, integral cooling, and multi-level voltage output from a single generator. Additionally, the system provides greater efficiency in operating an agricultural implement.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a first mask unit having a hollow cavity surrounding a rotational axis. The first mask unit is characterized by a first pattern encoded on its surface. The first pattern defines a height along an axial direction and includes a respective plurality of elements with at least one open element and at least one blocking element in each of the axial direction and the circumferential direction. A detector is configured to receive radiation data from at least one source such that one of the detector and the source is located inside the hollow cavity and another is located outside the hollow cavity. The first mask unit is configured to move relative to the rotational axis in at least one of the axial and circumferential direction until the first pattern is recorded in 360 degrees. A second mask unit may be positioned around the first mask unit.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the combination of a primary fermentation that converts gas to acetate with a secondary fermentation that converts acetate to a target product. Preferably, the gas contains carbon dioxide, such that the disclosure enables the fixation of carbon dioxide into useful products. The fermentations may be any combination of aerobic and anaerobic, batch and continuous. The fermenting microorganisms may typically be bacterial or fungal.

Abstract: A bone cleaning assembly (102, 602) with cleaning elements (690, 724, 1230, 1264) that remove soft tissue from bone stock. The module also includes a clearing element (778) that is periodically urged against the cleaning elements to remove bone stock trapped by the cleaning elements from the cleaning elements.

Abstract: A bone cleaning assembly (102, 602) with cleaning elements (690, 724, 1230, 1264) that remove soft tissue bone stock. The module also includes a clearing element (778) that is periodically urged against the cleaning elements to remove bone stock trapped by the cleaning elements from the cleaning elements.

Abstract: An electronic vehicle clutch pedal comprising a pedal housing and a pedal arm coupled to and rotatable relative to the housing and including a distal drum rotatable relative to the pedal housing and defining a contact surface including at plurality of surface segments with different slopes. A force lever is pivotable about the pedal housing and has a first end abutted against the contact surface on the drum of the pedal arm. A compressible member has a first end abutted against a lower surface of the pedal arm and a second end abutted against a second end of the force lever. The pedal arm is rotatable about the pedal housing to cause the pivoting of the force lever relative to the pedal housing and cause the first end of the compressible member to exert a variable force against the pedal arm.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a media receiving portion having a leading edge receiving region and a trailing edge receiving region for receiving media traveling onto the media receiving portion in a direction from the trailing edge receiving portion the leading edge receiving portion. The example apparatus further includes a leading edge stop coupled to the media receiving portion at the leading edge receiving portion. The leading edge stop is resiliently coupled to the media receiving portion to bias against movement of the leading edge stop from a resting position.

Abstract: Provided are poly(methyl methacrylate) resin compositions containing (a) a methyl methacrylate polymer, and (b) a multistage acrylic impact modifier containing (i) a core-shell polymer, and (ii) an overpolymer containing methyl methacrylate monomers and a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: A surgical system comprises a handpiece and a battery. The handpiece includes a body, a handpiece controller, and a handpiece connector with a first coupler, a handpiece voltage terminal, and a handpiece data terminal. The battery has a housing, a cell, a battery controller, and a battery connector with a second coupler to rotatably engage the first coupler, a battery voltage terminal, and a battery data terminal. The second coupler receives the first coupler at an initial radial position and permits rotation to a first secured radial position and a second secured radial position. Rotation from the initial radial position to the first secured radial position engages the voltage terminals to transmit power between the cell and the handpiece controller, and rotation to the second secured radial position engages the data terminals to communicate data between the controllers while maintaining engagement between the voltage terminals.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a first mask unit having a hollow cavity surrounding a rotational axis. The first mask unit is characterized by a first pattern encoded on its surface. The first pattern defines a height along an axial direction and includes a respective plurality of elements with at least one open element and at least one blocking element in each of the axial direction and the circumferential direction. A detector is configured to receive radiation data from at least one source such that one of the detector and the source is located inside the hollow cavity and another is located outside the hollow cavity. The first mask unit is configured to move relative to the rotational axis in at least one of the axial and circumferential direction until the first pattern is recorded in 360 degrees. A second mask unit may be positioned around the first mask unit.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising populations of commensal bacteria isolated from a microbiome sample of a mammalian subject and engineered to express a heterologous polynucleotide, compositions comprising such engineered commensal bacteria and methods of use for delivering a therapeutic polypeptide to a mammal, e.g, by administering the engineered commensal/native bacteria.

Abstract: An air containment system is configured to span an aisle defined by rows of racks. The air containment system includes a frame structure having two end frames provided at respective ends of the air containment system, and at least two horizontal beams, one for each side of the air containment system, releasably secured to the end frames. The frame structure is adjustable to achieve a desired height, length and width as required for a particular application of the air containment system. A kit providing an air containment system is further disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds that activate a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor of the subtype 1 are provided. Certain compounds selectively activate the receptor subtype 1 in relation to the sphinogosine-1-phosphate receptor subtype 3. Uses and methods of inventive compounds for treatment of malconditions wherein activation, agonism, inhibition or antagonism of the S1P1 is medically indicated are provided.