Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, and anchoring feature, and a guide feature. The body is sized and configured to be positioned on an eye of a patient. The anchoring feature is configured to secure the body to the eye of the patient. The guide feature is configured to guide a cannula into a scleral incision formed in the eye of the patient along a path that is substantially tangential relative to the eye of the patient. The guide feature is sized and configured to allow the cannula to pivot laterally through a range of angular motion at the scleral incision.

Abstract: A laminate article includes a dielectric substrate including a perfluorocopolymer matrix comprising a fluorinated perfluorocopolymer and a non fluorinated perfluorocopolymer; a quartz fabric embedded in the perfluorocopolymer matrix; and an additive material dispersed in the perfluorocopolymer matrix, in which the additive material is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light; and a conductive cladding disposed on a surface of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: Described herein are soluble tapioca flour compositions having desirable chemical properties and solubility and viscosity functionality for use in food products such as, beverage mix, infant food, a medicinal product, an emulsion, convenience foods, or a snack-based filling. Such compositions can be used as a partial or complete replacement of maltodextrin and offer a more clean-label alternative.

Abstract: Described herein are reconstituted soluble tapioca flour compositions having desirable chemical properties and solubility and viscosity functionality for use in food products such as, beverage mix, infant food, a medicinal product, an emulsion, convenience foods, or a snack-based filling. Such compositions can be used as a partial or complete replacement of maltodextrin and offer a more clean-label alternative.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions for delaying onset or delaying progression of frailty, reversing aging phenotype, extending healthspan, compressing morbidity, increasing lifespan and reducing formation of senescent cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a recyclable ethylene-vinyl ester polymer comprising reacting an ethylene-vinyl ester polymer having an irreversibly crosslinked structure with a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), via a transesterification reaction, in the presence of a transesterification catalyst, to produce a recyclable ethylene-vinyl ester vitrimer. This invention also relates to a recyclable ethylene-vinyl ester vitrimer prepared according to the process.

Abstract: Device installation systems, methods, and media for providing ubiquitous connectivity in outdoor environments are provided.

Abstract: Described herein are soluble rice flour compositions having desirable chemical properties and solubility and viscosity functionality for use in food products such as, beverage mix, infant food, a medicinal product, an emulsion, convenience foods, or a snack-based filling. Such compositions can be used as a partial or complete replacement of maltodextrin and offer a more clean-label alternative.

Abstract: An automatic duck decoy jerk string device 1 having an enclosure 2, a mounting pole 6, a lockable mount 8 for mounting the enclosure 2 at different heights on the mounting pole 6, an electric motor 10 in the enclosure 2, a battery 12 configured to power the electric motor 10, a speed control 13 to control a rotational speed of a motor drive shaft 16, an elongated slider 20 partially inside the enclosure 2 and partially outside the enclosure 2, the elongated slider 20 moves back-and-forth towards the inside of the enclosure and away from the inside of the enclosure, a gear system 14 connected to the motor drive shaft 16 to reduce the rotational speed of the motor drive shaft 16 and rotate a drive arm 18, and a link arm 28 is rotatably mounted to the drive arm 18 and rotatably mounted to the first slider end 22. A method of using the jerk string device to move duck decoys 48 on a jerk line 38 connected to the elongated slider 20.

Abstract: An automatic duck decoy jerk string device 1 having an enclosure 2, a mounting pole 6, a lockable mount 8 for mounting the enclosure 2 at different heights on the mounting pole 6, an electric motor 10 in the enclosure 2, a battery 12 configured to power the electric motor 10, a speed control 13 to control a rotational speed of a motor drive shaft 16, an elongated slider 20 partially inside the enclosure 2 and partially outside the enclosure 2, the elongated slider 20 moves back-and-forth towards the inside of the enclosure and away from the inside of the enclosure, a gear system 14 connected to the motor drive shaft 16 to reduce the rotational speed of the motor drive shaft 16 and rotate a drive arm 18, and a link arm 28 is rotatably mounted to the drive arm 18 and rotatably mounted to the first slider end 22. A method of using the jerk string device to move duck decoys 48 on a jerk line 38 connected to the elongated slider 20.

Abstract: Described herein are reconstituted soluble tapioca flour compositions having desirable chemical properties and solubility and viscosity functionality for use in food products such as, beverage mix, infant food, a medicinal product, an emulsion, convenience foods, or a snack-based filling. Such compositions can be used as a partial or complete replacement of maltodextrin and offer a more clean-label alternative.

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Abstract: Wireless occupancy sensors and methods for using the same are provided. In some embodiments, a occupancy sensor comprises: a housing that includes a window positioned at a top portion of the housing; a battery at a lower portion of the housing; a first magnetometer that detects changes in a magnetic field when a vehicle moves over the first magnetometer; an optical sensor that detects one or more objects in a field of view of the optical sensor through the window; a transmitter for transmitting sensor data to a gateway device, and a processor that controls the first magnetometer, the optical sensor, and the transmitter.

Abstract: The subject disclosure provides a communications architecture for managing/relaying utility information, such as energy, water or gas information. In one aspect, the system includes a hub having a first communications interface for receiving consumption data of a predetermined energy load and a second communications interface for communicating with a metering device. The second communications interface is configured to transmit the consumption data to the metering device and to receive control signals from the metering device where the consumption data is communicated using a first protocol and wherein the control signals are communicated using a second protocol.

Abstract: Device installation systems, methods, and media for providing ubiquitous connectivity in outdoor environments are provided.

Abstract: An intake manifold with an internal check valve that operates in coordination with a Positive Crankcase Valve has a check valve retainer that is mounted within the manifold and contacts the check valve to maintains the check valve in position and avoid dislodgement.

Abstract: The invention generally concerns systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the power consumption of a power-consuming device. The system and method may connect to a power source and a power-consuming device, connecting the power-consuming device to the power source. The power usage of the power-consuming device may then be measured and monitored. This monitoring data may then be stored and optionally sent to a controlling device on a data network. The location of the power-consuming device may also be determined, recorded, and sent to a controlling device. The system may also control the power usage of the power-consuming device. In some cases, a remote server may connect multiple energy monitoring systems in order to gain additional efficiencies and foster a community-based social network.