Abstract: A method for safe controller switching of a steering column of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method comprises controlling the steering column using a first steering controller, wherein the first steering controller comprises a first fault detector, detecting a fault in the first steering controller using the first fault detector, communicating the detected fault of the first steering controller to the second steering controller, determining a transition time, within which control of the steering column is completely transferred from the first steering controller to a second steering controller. The method gradually transfers control of the steering column from the first steering controller to the second steering controller, wherein during the transition time control of the steering column is shared by the first steering controller and the second steering controller, and wherein after the transition time is expired, the steering controller is completely controlled by the second steering column.

Abstract: A water-soluble automatic dishwashing detergent pouch includes an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is enclosed by a water-soluble film. The automatic dishwashing detergent composition includes dipicolinic acid and/or salt thereof; transition metal bleach catalyst that is a dinuclear manganese-complex, greater than about 0.2 wt. % bleach activator that is tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED); and a source of peroxygen that is sodium percarbonate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced emergency vehicle warnings via Augmented Reality (AR) are provided. An example system may obtain a wireless communication signal indicating a position of an emergency vehicle, determine a field of view of an occupant of the vehicle associated with an AR viewer, and based upon a comparison of the position of the emergency vehicle and the field of view, present an alert via the AR viewer.

Abstract: A water-soluble automatic dishwashing detergent pouch includes an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is enclosed by a water-soluble film. The automatic dishwashing detergent composition includes dipicolinic acid and/or salt thereof; and from above about 0 g to less than about 8.0 g silicate salt, with the level of silicate salt being less than about 3.0 wt. % of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition. The weight ratio of dipicolinic acid and/or salt thereof to silicate salt is greater than about 5:1.

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for controlling behaviors of autonomous vehicles based on evaluation of sensors of those vehicles. For instance, sensor data including distance and intensity information for a point in an environment of an autonomous vehicle may be received. An expected intensity value from a pre-stored fair weather reference map may be identified based on a location of the point. An effective detection range for the sensor may be dynamically determined based on the expected intensity and the intensity information for the point. A behavior of the autonomous vehicle may be controlled based on the effective detection range.

Abstract: This invention presents a high-tech shopping cart designed to revolutionize the retail shopping experience. The cart has four independently controlled wheels, multiple storage compartments, and a controller managing item selection and pricing. Equipped with sensors for obstacle detection, a user-friendly interface, and wireless communication capabilities, the cart offers real-time budget tracking and eliminates the need for traditional checkout queues. Shoppers can interact with the cart via a mobile app, making shopping more convenient and efficient. With autonomous movement and advanced features, this high-tech shopping cart enhances shopping and checkout processes within stores or retail establishments.

Abstract: A kiosk for steaming and pressing a garment includes: a chamber; a hanger arranged within the chamber and configured to receive a garment; a first steam nozzle arranged below the hanger and configured to expel a first steam jet toward an interior surface of the garment. The kiosk further includes a wand configured for manual manipulation over select regions of the garment to remove wrinkles from select regions of the garment and including: a head configured to mate with a mount arranged inside the chamber; a second steam nozzle arranged on the head and configured to expel a second steam jet of pressurized steam; and a steam supply line configured to deliver steam from a steam generator to the second steam nozzle and defining a length to enable the head to extend within the chamber.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for holding a braking system master cylinder against a mounting element in a vehicle engine compartment includes a base and an anchor portion secured to the base and structured to secure a portion of the mounting fixture to a wheel well in the engine compartment. A cylinder assembly engagement member is secured to the base opposite the anchor portion. In some arrangements, the mounting element may be a firewall of the engine compartment. Use of the fixture to hold the cylinder in position with respect to the mounting element enables a user to operatively connect a brake pedal to the cylinder without the need to manually secure the cylinder in position during connection.

Abstract: A process for separating fibers, including trichomes, from non-wood materials, including non-trichome materials, and more particularly to a process using water to wet the mixture and/or using one or more of a screen, an enzyme, a hydrocylone, and flotation to extract the fibers from non-wood materials.

Abstract: Curable adhesive films, primers for adhesion of curable adhesive films, and adhesive systems comprising adhesive films and primers are provided. In some embodiments, an adhesive system comprises: I) a curable adhesive free-standing film comprising a blend of a) a first film-forming polymer or oligomer; b) a first species comprising first unsaturated free-radically polymerizable groups, which may be a) or a species other than a); and c) a first transition metal cation; and II) a primer for adhesion of a curable adhesive free-standing film to a first substrate comprising an oxidizing agent. In some embodiments, an adhesive system comprises: I) a curable adhesive free-standing film comprising an outer surface bearing embossed air bleed channels capable of aiding in escape of air during application of the outer surface to a primed substrate; and II) a primer comprising components that initiate cure of the curable adhesive free-standing film.

Abstract: Foundation pile assemblies disclosed herein can include a first section positioned at a bottom of a foundation pile assembly and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section can include a shell extending along a length of the foundation pile. The shell can have an interior space and an outside surface. A cap can be positioned at an end of the pile assembly. Some embodiments of the foundation pile can have an impact support element positioned within the interior space of the shell to increase the strength of the foundation pile assembly in the vicinity of the impact support element. The initial or, in some instances, full length assembly can be configured on a horizontal or slightly sloped rack on the ground from which the assembly is lofted vertically and installed into the ground.

Abstract: In one aspect, an artificial sweetener compound is disclosed. In another aspect, a sweetened composition includes the sweetener compound. In some aspects, the sweetened composition is combined with a product such as a food product, beverage product, or a pharmaceutical product.

Abstract: A ladder handrail safety device includes a plurality of spaced bands disposed on one or more of the ladder handrails to notify the user when the user is approaching the bottom step while descending, and a mat on the bottom step. Each band may be fabricated from a PET aluminum foil tape or a polymer tape.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds have anti-inflammatory activity. A pharmaceutical composition may include a therapeutically effective amount of the compound(s) and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. A method of treating a disorder associated with chronic inflammation involves administering the pharmaceutical composition to an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: An ink dispersal unit designed to spray someone attempting to illegally remove a catalytic converter. The would-be thief is then easily identified once he or she is covered in ink. The catalytic theft prevention device comprises of a vibration sensor, LiDAR sensor, wireless control, control module, encasing, and an ink dispersal unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a ligand comprising a first binding moiety which binds to tau assemblies, and a second binding moiety which is bound by TRIM21 for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease in the cytoplasm of a neuronal cell, wherein the ligand is administered extracellularly.

Abstract: A fluid sensor (15) is disclosed. The sensor comprises a frame (21), first and second electrodes (271, 272) supported by the frame and separated by space occupiable by a fluid, and a third electrode (273) lying in a path (29) on the frame between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A charging connector adapter is nested within a holster of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). If the adapter is to be used, the EVSE automatically locks the charging connector to the charging connector adapter and unlocks the charging connector adapter from the holster of the EVSE thereby allowing the charging cable with the charging connector adapter to be removed from the holster and used for connecting the charging connector adapter to an inlet of an electric vehicle. When the charging connector adapter is inserted back into the holster, the EVSE locks the charging connector to the holster and unlocks the charging connector from the charging connector adapter.

Abstract: Technologies for fiber array unit (FAU) lid designs are disclosed. In one embodiment, channels in the lid allow for suction to be applied to fibers that the lid covers, pulling the fibers into place in a V-groove. The suction can hold the fibers in place as the fiber array unit is mated with a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) die. Additionally or alternatively, channels can be on pitch, allowing for pulling the FAU towards a PIC die as well as sensing the position and alignment of the FAU to the PIC die. In another embodiment, a warpage amount of a PIC die is characterized, and a FAU lid with a similar warpage is fabricated, allowing for the FAU to position fibers correctly relative to waveguides in the PIC die. In another embodiment, a FAU has an extended lid, which can provide fiber protection as well as position and parallelism tolerance control.