Abstract: Fastener-coating tools comprise a non-permeable body and a permeable body that laps over at least a portion of an outer surface of the non-permeable body, laps over all of a terminal surface of the non-permeable body, laps over at least a portion of an inner surface of the non-permeable body, spans an internal cavity of the non-permeable body, and defines a fastener cavity that is sized and shaped to receive a portion of a fastener assembly to be coated.

Abstract: Techniques for information passing for content-based source selection via DNS are described. A domain name specified in a DNS lookup request includes one or more hostname and/or subdomain values that are generated based on obfuscating a path of the object that is ultimately to be sought by the client. The authoritative DNS server can identify the desired object, and select a particular network address for the lookup response in a more intelligent manner based on characteristics of the sought object, server location availabilities and characteristics, client device characteristics, etc.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a process for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons comprising vacuum gas oil, hydrotreated vacuum gas oil, unconventional light crude oil, preferably unconventional light crude oil type shale/tight oil and its blends with conventional vacuum gas oil, in order to generate products of major commercial value in the field of fuels, getting improved gasoline and coke yield, as well as the procedure for the preparation of a catalyst with essential physical properties of density and particle size to uphold it in a fluidized bed under the operation conditions in the catalyst evaluation unit at micro level, wherein the catalyst particles achieve a catalytic performance similar to fluidized microspheres in a reactor, without appreciable generation of fine particles.

Abstract: Detecting motion-sensor data anomalies by registering an event associated with received motion-detector sensor data at a current timestamp, calculating, a timestamp delta between a previous timestamp and the current timestamp, and counting transitions between a set of timestamp deltas using a finite state machine. The anomaly detection also includes using a Markov chain transition matrix, generated from the finite state machine, to determine that, a probability of transitioning from a current state to a next state associated with the event, is less than a predetermined value, and registering an anomaly associated with the sensor and the event.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The body comprises a pivotal trigger. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue. Pivotal movement of the trigger causes movement of the clamp arm. The trigger includes a compliant feature configured to limit the amount of force delivered to tissue by the clamp arm. The flexible feature may comprise a flexible band, living hinge, a series of living hinges, or a flexible tab.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual having an environmental anxiety disorder to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified anxiety level. Responsive to an increase in anxiety level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.

Abstract: A method of stimulating a formation containing two or more wellbores includes simultaneously stimulating a first region of each wellbore using a stimulation fluid so as to create a primary fracture in the first region of each wellbore, wherein the first region comprises a first opening or openings allowing fluid communication between each wellbore and the formation, wherein the first region has a first stimulated lateral length and wherein the flow rate of the stimulation fluid through the first opening or openings is greater than 1 barrel per minute per foot of the first stimulated lateral length.

Abstract: A computer system is structured to determine a density of particulate matter in a diesel particulate filter (DPF) sample. The computer system includes a processing circuit having a processor and a memory. The processing circuit is structured to generate a computed tomography (CT) scan-based image of the DPF sample; and, segment the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample into a plurality of regions. For at least one region from the plurality of regions, the processing circuit is structured to determine a density of a portion of the DPF sample corresponding to the at least one region of the CT scan-based image of the DPF sample and cause an electronic display of a user device to display the CT scan-based image including the at least one region and an indication of the density for the at least one region.

Abstract: A method of treating a reservoir penetrated by at least one well involves placing a consolidated solids pack into a permeable zone of rock in the reservoir. The consolidated solids pack has a reduced permeability to water and a reduced mobility in the permeable zone. For example, when placed in the permeable zone in connection with a water flooding operation, the consolidated solids pack diverts the injectant from the permeable zone to other less permeable zones of the reservoir that contain oil.

Abstract: A method of making an electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant is provided. The method comprises exposing an osteoinductive implant containing demineralized bone matrix (DBM) fibers to electron beam radiation at a dose of from about 10 kilograys to 100 kilograys for a period of time. The electron beam irradiation reduces microorganisms in the osteoinductive implant, and the electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant retains osteoinductive properties. Methods of implantation and an irradiated osteoinductive implant are also disclosed.

Abstract: A secure package receptacle is a combination outdoor furniture, locking package storage, and ice chest. Outdoor furniture is often placed near a home entry and provides useful seating and does not draw attention to the locking package storing. A seat portion provides a locking storage area for bulky packages and a backrest portion provides a second locking storage area for flat packages. Each portion may include thermal insulation to act as an ice chest. Each locking storage area is lockable using a common padlock, pushbutton lock lockable by a delivery driver and unlockable by a homeowner using a key, or any other lock unlockable by a homeowner. A base of the secure package receptacle includes space for solid or liquid weight to make it difficult to remove. Features are included to secure the secure package receptacle to a wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to an autonomously guided machine (10) comprising at least a steering body and a steering mechanism (13), said machine also comprising: a guide system (11) including an optical filter (17) which has a receiving surface exposed to the exterior and which can transmit light rays directed substantially in one direction and eliminate other light rays; a screen (18) that receives the filtered light; a digital camera (19) for capturing pixel resolution images of the screen (18); a pre-processing element for selecting the pixels corresponding to an incident planar laser beam received by the guide system (11), and filtered and projected onto the screen (18), and for generating a response detection image; a line generator for generating an estimate J of the coordinates of the detected lines based on the response detection image, involving the processing of the pixel columns pixels; and a locator which receives the estimate of the coordinates of the detected lines and calculates values representati

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward monoclonal antibodies that bind to death receptor 4 and/or death receptor 5, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and methods of treatment comprising administering such a pharmaceutical composition to a patient.

Abstract: A recommendation engine generates contextually relevant media programs tailored to the specific context of the user. The recommendation engine interfaces with one or more Internet-of-Things (IoT) appliances to determine one or more food items stored within the IoT appliance(s) and/or one or more cooking capabilities associated with the IoT appliance(s). The recommendation engine also gathers profile data that reflects a set of preferences associated with the user. Based on the gathered data, the recommendation engine queries a database of cooking program data associated with various cooking programs. The recommendation engine obtains cooking program data that is contextually relevant to the user and then generates a contextual cooking program that describes how to perform a given recipe. During playback of the contextual cooking program, the recommendation engine can modify the contextual cooking program based on the progress of the user in following the recipe.

Abstract: A method for producing a powder of a reinforced alloy (ODS alloy) in which the grains forming the particles of the powder comprise a metal matrix, in the volume of which crystalline oxide particles are dispersed, said method comprising the following successive steps: i) providing a powder mixture to be milled comprising a master alloy intended to form the metal matrix and an additional powder comprising at least one intermediate intended to incorporate atoms intended to form the dispersed oxide particles; ii) milling the powder mixture according to a mechanical synthesis process for making a precursor powder; iii) subjecting the precursor powder to a thermal plasma generated by a plasma torch comprising a plasma gas, in order to obtain the reinforced alloy powder. The method of the invention is particularly suitable for producing an ODS alloy that has optimized characteristics of composition and/or microstructure.

Abstract: Compounds as inhibitors of Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) are provided. The compounds may find use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by ATF6 and may find particular use in the treatment of viral infections, neurodegenerative diseases, vascular diseases, or cancer.

Abstract: A system configured to present virtual content in an interactive space may comprise one or more of a light source, an optical element, one or more physical processors, non-transitory electronic storage, and/or other components.

Abstract: A method and system for intelligently generating Bill of Materials (BoM) and tracking components of a build site. The method and system include querying a knowledge graph for a collection of historical bill of materials (BoMs), automatically generating a digital twin of a built site based on a selected group of completed build site, and intelligently generating the BoM for the digital twin based on BoMs of the selected group of completed built site.

Abstract: A magnetic duct access door provides for frequent access to a variety of different kinds of duct. The access door allows for an efficient magnetic attraction to a metallic duct and easy manual removal of the access door by tilting the access door via handles on its front surface. The access door includes: an access door base; a plurality of magnets arranged around the periphery of the back surface of the access door base; a compressible sealing member located between the magnetic attachment pads on the back surface of the access door base; at least one handle portion extending from the front surface of the access door base.