Abstract: A windshield motor gear is provided. The windshield motor gear includes a semi-circular mass and a cuboid mass forming an integrated structure of the windshield motor gear, wherein the semi-circular mass is centrally disposed along a first side of the cuboid mass. The semi-circular mass has a concentrically disposed threaded hole. The cuboid mass includes a plurality vertical through-holes communicating said first side to an opposing second side of the cuboid mass, wherein at least one vertical through holes is disposed on both sides of the semi-circular mass; and a plurality horizontal through-holes communicating opposing third and fourth sides of the cuboid mass, wherein at least one vertical through holes is disposed on both sides of the semi-circular mass; and threads of the threaded hole enable the motor gear to be attached to a windshield motor assembly.

Abstract: Computer-implemented gaming systems, according to various embodiments, are configured to facilitate playing a fantasy sports game in which a plurality of players compete over a fixed duration of time based on the players' respective selections of a respective plurality of discrete events occurring at least substantially in real time, during the fixed duration of the game. For example, in the context of fantasy baseball, the system may facilitate allowing users to play a fantasy baseball game in less than about 4, less than about 3, or less than about 2 hours by allowing the users to select live, player plate appearances that occur during the fixed duration of the game, and then calculating the players' respective scores based on the outcome of those at-bats.

Abstract: One or more boost pumps for a liquid hydrogen fuel system are disposed within the fuel tank and fully flooded. An electrical connector of each boost pump is sealed from the fuel tank and accessible from an exterior of the fuel tank while the boost pump is installed. Each boost pump can be independently replaced using a toolbox. Each boost pump is purged of fuel before being replaced by introducing a gas at a center region of the boost pump. The toolbox and new boost pump are purged prior to removal of the old boost pump. Each boost pump can be formed from modular components.

Abstract: Disclosed am compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and am useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a computer-implemented method and system for generating personalized recommendations for a target user based at least on stored data about the target user. The method comprises obtaining, at the server computer, data from a plurality of data sources, including entity data associated with a plurality of entities, stored in an entity database, or personal data associated with a plurality of users, stored in a user database. The personalized recommendations system then merges the entity data or personal data and maps the entity or personal data to a corresponding entity or target user, respectively. The entity or personal data is differentiated, a relevance is determined, a weight is assigned to the data and corresponding source to canonicalize the data, the respective databases are updated with the corresponding data, and then a set of personalized recommendations to the target user is generated using the updated databases.

Abstract: A method (700) for localizing inflammation within a user's mouth using an oral care device (10), comprising the steps of: (i) emitting (720) light by one or more light emitters (42) of the oral care device; (ii) detecting (730), by a light detector (40) of the oral care device, reflectance from a surface at each of a plurality of locations within the user's mouth to generate reflectance data for each of the plurality of locations; (iii) determining (750), by the controller, for the plurality of locations, whether gingiva at that location is inflamed; and (iv) providing (760), via a user interface (46) of the oral care device, information to the user regarding the inflamed location or locations.

Abstract: Identifying a predetermined spot which is hidden under skin using a locator device and corresponding implanted target device is described.

Abstract: A system (100) for detecting tissue inflammation, and gingivitis specifically, including a light emitter (102); a diffuse reflective spectroscopy probe (107) having a source-detector distance between 300 ?m-2000 ?m; and a plurality of detectors (106, 108, 112) configured to detect: a first wavelength that is less than 615 nm and having a first bandwidth; and second and third wavelengths that are equal to or greater than 615 nm and have second and third bandwidths, respectively, wherein the second or third bandwidth is greater than the first bandwidth.

Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.

Abstract: An implant delivery device is designed to simplify the process of implant insertion while minimizing the risk of contamination and handling errors. The device includes a body portion and an implant delivery portion. The body portion includes a closed end, while the implant delivery portion is disposed opposite to the closed end and includes an orifice. This design reduces the complexity of the device and procedure, thereby decreasing the likelihood of handling, loading, and delivery errors. Additionally, the device may include features such as a friction-reducing coating, an antimicrobial treatment, and a flexible elastomer to further enhance its functionality and safety.

Abstract: An elastomeric feed port and a bird feeder having a seed reservoir with a seed opening fitted with such an elastomeric feed port is provided. The feed port has an elastomeric seed control membrane with a cutout that forms at least one aperture through which birds can access seed in the reservoir. The cutout is shaped to create flexible flaps or fingers adjacent the aperture in the membrane that partially cover the seed opening to reduce seed spillage but that can be pushed aside or temporarily deformed by a bird when the bird inserts its beak into the cutout aperture to access seed therethrough.

Abstract: A testing device that includes a resistance measuring device electrically communicating across connection points which electrically includes an electrical connector. The testing device also includes a threshold monitor analyzing the resistance being measurable using the resistance meter to determine when the resistance exceeds a threshold for contact resistance. Finally, the testing device also includes a warning indicator. The warning indicator triggered in response to the resistance exceeding the threshold indicates to replace the connector.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a technique for performing automated motion adaptation in an animated sequence. The technique includes generating a set of one or more motion sequences based on motion capture data and selecting one of the set of motion sequences based on a score function value. The technique also includes adapting the selected motion sequence such that the adapted motion sequence, when applied to an animation character model, causes the animation character model to move from a specified starting position associated with the animation character to a specified goal position associated with the animation character.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a computer-implemented method and system for generating personalized recommendations for a target user based at least on stored data about the target user. The method comprises obtaining, at the server computer, data from a plurality of data sources, including entity data associated with a plurality of entities, stored in an entity database, or personal data associated with a plurality of users, stored in a user database. The personalized recommendations system then merges the entity data or personal data and maps the entity or personal data to a corresponding entity or target user, respectively. The entity or personal data is differentiated, a relevance is determined, a weight is assigned to the data and corresponding source to canonicalize the data, the respective databases are updated with the corresponding data, and then a set of personalized recommendations to the target user is generated using the updated databases.

Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.

Abstract: A microwell array specifically designed for culturing organoids is provided along with a system to enable automated imaging, identification, and isolation of individual organoids. The microwells of the microarray include a releasable cellraft that enables the automated release and transfer of selected organoids present on the cellrafts to a separate collection plate. Organoids grown on the microarray can be reliably tracked, imaged, and phenotypically analyzed by the instrument system in brightfield and fluorescence as they grow over time, then released and transferred fully intact for use in downstream applications. The use of the system is demonstrated using mouse hepatic and pancreatic organoids for single-organoid imaging, clonal organoid generation, parent organoid subcloning, and single-organoid RNA extraction for downstream gene expression or transcriptomic analysis.

Abstract: Image contrast of a projected image on a screen can be adjusted by configuring a lens aperture element in a projector. A projector can be set in a theatre to emit projected light representing the projected image onto the screen. The projected image can be projected onto the screen in the theatre such that a light level of the projected light is at a target light level. The lens aperture element in a projection lens of the projector can be configured to change an image contrast of the projected image. In response to inserting the lens aperture element, a setting for a light emitter in the projector can be adjusted such that the light level of the projected light is at the target light level.

Abstract: A microwell array specifically designed for culturing organoids is provided along with a system to enable automated imaging, identification, and isolation of individual organoids. The microwells of the microarray include a releasable cellraft that enables the automated release and transfer of selected organoids present on the cellrafts to a separate collection plate. Organoids grown on the microarray can be reliably tracked, imaged, and phenotypically analyzed by the instrument system in brightfield and fluorescence as they grow over time, then released and transferred fully intact for use in downstream applications. The use of the system is demonstrated using mouse hepatic and pancreatic organoids for single-organoid imaging, clonal organoid generation, parent organoid subcloning, and single-organoid RNA extraction for downstream gene expression or transcriptomic analysis.