Abstract: A method of three-dimensional (3D) printing includes applying a solution to a channel. The solution includes a plurality of anisotropic particles suspending in the solution. Acoustic waves are applied to the channel. The frequency of the acoustic waves is configured to organize the plurality of anisotropic particles into one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles. The channel is connected to a printhead and a waste outlet. The solution comprising the one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles is deposited on a substrate via the printhead outlet.

Abstract: A method of three-dimensional (3D) printing includes applying a solution to a channel. The solution includes a plurality of anisotropic particles suspending in the solution. Acoustic waves are applied to the channel. The frequency of the acoustic waves is configured to organize the plurality of anisotropic particles into one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles. The channel is connected to a printhead and a waste outlet. The solution comprising the one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles is deposited on a substrate via the printhead outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiagent system with agents in communication with each other via a communication network. The agents have heterogeneous time-invariant dynamics such that all of the agents have a primary set of synchronization roles that are different from a secondary set of synchronization roles of a subset of the agents.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes an acoustophoresis device having at least a first inlet, a first outlet, and a channel defined between the first inlet and the first outlet. A piezoelectric device is adhered to a surface of the acoustophoresis device to generate sound waves within the channel. A printhead is connected to the first outlet of the acoustophoresis device, wherein a solution comprising anisotropic particles is delivered to the at least first inlet and wherein the anisotropic particles are organized into one or more columns along an axis parallel to a direction of flow of the solution by standing acoustic waves generated by the piezoelectric device, wherein the at least one column of anisotropic particles is aligned with the first outlet, and wherein the first outlet is in fluid communication with the printhead to deliver one or more columns of ordered, anisotropic particles to the printhead.

Abstract: Systems and methods are involved for a portable electronic computing device the system includes (I) a first case section to receive a first device portion, (II) a second case section to receive a second device portion, and (III) a sheet member coupled with and extending between the first case section and the second case section including the sheet member being able to flexibly change between (A) being received by a recess in the first case section and a recess in the second case section, and (B) being other than received by the recesses. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a bleed air system or any other pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, magnetic, or electrical system that includes a valve assembly. The value assembly includes a valve housing, a valve member, a pressure regulator, and a position sensor assembly. The valve housing includes an inlet and outlet that is angled from the inlet. The valve member slides between a first position wherein the valve member is closed and abuts a seat within the valve housing and a second position wherein the valve member is in a position a distance away from the seat.

Abstract: Systems and methods are involved for a portable electronic computing device the system includes (I) a first case section to receive a first device portion, (II) a second case section to receive a second device portion, and (III) a sheet member coupled with and extending between the first case section and the second case section including the sheet member being able to flexibly change between (A) being received by a recess in the first case section and a recess in the second case section, and (B) being other than received by the recesses. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A watering station includes a robotic watering device having a first swing arm having a first end opposite a second end, a rotatable robot arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the first swing arm, a first motor configured to pivot the first swing arm, a second motor configured to rotate the rotatable robot arm with respect to the first swing arm, and pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, and a fluid reservoir, where the one or more pumps comprises an inlet and an outlet, and the one or more pumps are fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir such that when activated the one or more pumps draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and disperse a predetermined amount of fluid out the pump outlets.

Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure provides a system for aerosol jet printing an aerosolized particle source configured to selectively provide aerosolized particles, a nozzle configured to deposit aerosolized particles on a substrate, an actuator configured to generate acoustic energy for migrating the particles, and a generator configured to selectively energize the actuator. The nozzle includes a proximal inlet configured for passage of aerosolized particles, a column configured to focus the aerosolized particles when vibrated by an actuator, and a distal opening configured for deposition of the particles on a substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring displacement of an element include an emitter for emitting an optical signal, a first detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from the element, a second detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from a raised cover structure, a processor for receiving the detected reflections from the first and second detectors and removing distortions in the detected reflections from the first detector using the detected reflections from the second detector.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes an acoustophoresis device having at least a first inlet, a first outlet, and a channel defined between the first inlet and the first outlet. A piezoelectric device is adhered to a surface of the acoustophoresis device to generate sound waves within the channel. A printhead is connected to the first outlet of the acoustophoresis device, wherein a solution comprising anisotropic particles is delivered to the at least first inlet and wherein the anisotropic particles are organized into one or more columns along an axis parallel to a direction of flow of the solution by standing acoustic waves generated by the piezoelectric device, wherein the at least one column of anisotropic particles is aligned with the first outlet, and wherein the first outlet is in fluid communication with the printhead to deliver one or more columns of ordered, anisotropic particles to the printhead.

Abstract: A system for normalizing tank pressures includes a controller, a holding tank, a first reservoir, a first valve fluidly coupled to the first reservoir and communicatively coupled to the master controller, a distribution line fluidly coupling the holding tank to the first valve, a first sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, where the first sensor is configured to output signals corresponding to a fluid level within the first reservoir, and an instruction set that causes the processor to: receive signals from the first sensor, determine whether the fluid level within the first fluid reservoir is below a first threshold, generate a first signal to open the first valve when the fluid level is below the first threshold such that fluid from the holding tank fills the first reservoir, and generate a second signal to close the first valve when the fluid level is not below the first threshold.

Abstract: A watering station includes a robotic watering device having a first swing arm having a first end opposite a second end, a rotatable robot arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the first swing arm, a first motor configured to pivot the first swing arm, a second motor configured to rotate the rotatable robot arm with respect to the first swing arm, and pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, and a fluid reservoir, where the one or more pumps comprises an inlet and an outlet, and the one or more pumps are fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir such that when activated the one or more pumps draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and disperse a predetermined amount of fluid out the pump outlets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring displacement of an element include an emitter for emitting an optical signal, a first detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from the element, a second detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from a raised cover structure, a processor for receiving the detected reflections from the first and second detectors and removing distortions in the detected reflections from the first detector using the detected reflections from the second detector.

Abstract: A modular dental system, methods for controlling a modular dental tool, a dental system, a control module, and a treatment unit. In one embodiment, the modular dental system includes a modular dental system including a control module and a battery module. The control module includes a first end, a second end, a control sub-system, and a charging sub-system. The control sub-system is configured to communicatively couple to an attachment, detect an attachment identifier associated with the attachment when the attachment is removably attached to the first end of the control module, and control the attachment based on the attachment identifier. The battery module is configured to removably attach to the second end of the control module.

Abstract: Methods and equipment are disclosed relating to three-dimensional printing that include positioning an array of nozzles within a bed of loose solid material, moving the array of nozzles through the bed of loose solid material while injecting a liquid from the array of nozzles in a controlled pattern causing the liquid to react with a portion of the bed of loose solid material forming a solid concrete three-dimensional object. An unreacted portion of the bed of loose solid material may then be separated from the solid three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A method of ordering particles suspended in a solution includes providing anisotropic particles suspended in a solution to a channel, wherein the anisotropic particles are unordered when entering the channel. The method further includes applying sound waves to the channel, wherein the frequency of the sound wave is tuned to create one or more columns of particles oriented in the same direction.

Abstract: Methods and equipment are disclosed relating to three-dimensional printing that include positioning an array of nozzles within a bed of loose solid material, moving the array of nozzles through the bed of loose solid material while injecting a liquid from the array of nozzles in a controlled pattern causing the liquid to react with a portion of the bed of loose solid material forming a solid concrete three-dimensional object. An unreacted portion of the bed of loose solid material may then be separated from the solid three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A modular dental system, methods for controlling a modular dental tool, a dental system, a control module, and a treatment unit. In one embodiment, the modular dental system includes a modular dental system including a control module and a battery module. The control module includes a first end, a second end, a control sub-system, and a charging sub-system. The control sub-system is configured to communicatively couple to an attachment, detect an attachment identifier associated with the attachment when the attachment is removably attached to the first end of the control module, and control the attachment based on the attachment identifier. The battery module is configured to removably attach to the second end of the control module.

Abstract: Cooperating protection units having both convex and concave walls are disclosed that have the potential to create lengthy protections structures that may be used in the protection of coastal areas. Certain versions of those protective units are configured to have semi-cylindrical wall faces that may cooperate with one another in a lengthy structure and certain other protective units have semi-spherical wall faces that may cooperate with one another in a lengthy structure. Soil and vegetation may accumulate in central cavities of the units.