Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure includes a curtain wall panel having an inner core material sandwiched between two outer walls and at least one elastic member inserted into at least one channel formed by the inner core material. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a curtain wall system including a plurality of adjacent panels of the present disclosure and at least one joining member configured to be received within a recess formed by the at least one elastic member of at least two of the plurality of adjacent panels. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for assembling a curtain wall system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for determining optimal footprint dimensions for an elevated structure. Information is received which indicates a platform height value of the elevated structure and is stored in a platform dimension data structure. A minimum adequate elevated platform area is determined based upon equipment dimension data and equipment clearance data stored in a platform equipment data structure and elevated platform dimension options stored in the platform dimension data structure. A given elevated platform configuration is selected based upon the determined minimum adequate elevated platform area. An access structure size is determined and selected based upon the platform height value stored in the platform dimension data structure. A total footprint area of the elevated structure is determined based upon the selected elevated platform configuration and the selected access structure size. Elevated platform specifications including the total footprint area are generated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing open-loop quantum error mitigation using quantum measurement emulations are provided. The open-loop quantum error mitigation methods do not require the performance of state readouts or state tomography, reducing hardware requirements and increasing overall computation speed. To perform a quantum measurement emulation, an error mitigation apparatus is configured to stochastically apply a quantum gate to a qubit or set of qubits during a quantum computational process. The stochastic application of the quantum gate projects the quantum state of the affected qubits onto an axis, reducing a trace distance between the quantum state and a desired quantum state.

Abstract: Qubit circuits having components formed deep in a substrate are described. The qubit circuits can be manufactured using existing integrated-circuit technologies. By forming components such as superconducting current loops, inductive, and/or capacitive components deep in the substrate, the footprint of the qubit circuit integrated within the substrate can be reduced. Additionally, coupling efficiency to and from the qubit can be improved and losses in the qubit circuit may be reduced.

Abstract: An airplane towing system includes telescoping actuators on tow rods that react to pushing, towing, and turning forces to distribute the forces to the tow rods rather than to an airplane structure.

Abstract: A cutting system includes a chamber for receiving and positioning a biscuit or bread for consistent and uniform cutting. The system gently holds the biscuit in position as a blade cuts the biscuit along a knife guide in the system to produce optimal biscuit portions having strength and stability to hold food stuffs therebetween while being held and eaten by a consumer.

Abstract: An article of apparel has a front panel, a pouch attached to the front panel, and a thermally-insulating pocket configured to retain a beverage container disposed between the pouch and the front panel. The pocket has a second end opposite a first end and a body joining the first and second ends. The pocket is attached to the pouch and the front panel.

Abstract: Qubit circuits having components formed deep in a substrate are described. The qubit circuits can be manufactured using existing integrated-circuit technologies. By forming components such as superconducting current loops, inductive, and/or capacitive components deep in the substrate, the footprint of the qubit circuit integrated within the substrate can be reduced. Additionally, coupling efficiency to and from the qubit can be improved and losses in the qubit circuit may be reduced.

Abstract: An article of apparel has a front panel, a pouch attached to the front panel, and a thermally-insulating pocket configured to retain a beverage container disposed between the pouch and the front panel. The pocket has a second end opposite a first end and a body joining the first and second ends. The pocket is attached to the pouch and the front panel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing open-loop quantum error mitigation using quantum measurement emulations are provided. The open-loop quantum error mitigation methods do not require the performance of state readouts or state tomography, reducing hardware requirements and increasing overall computation speed. To perform a quantum measurement emulation, an error mitigation apparatus is configured to stochastically apply a quantum gate to a qubit or set of qubits during a quantum computational process. The stochastic application of the quantum gate projects the quantum state of the affected qubits onto an axis, reducing a trace distance between the quantum state and a desired quantum state.

Abstract: A multi-lift point elevator includes a lifting frame for elevating a plane. The lifting frame includes lift stanchions with telescoping tubes controlled by bias connectors extending into the telescoping tubes from leaf springs connected to the lifting frame. The leaf springs are activated by a connector extension, which urges the leaf springs away from the lift stanchions to release the bias connectors from the telescoping tubes to cause the telescoping tubes to extend or retract as a jack elevates or lowers the plane.

Abstract: An electronic device for compressing sampled data comprises a memory element and a processing element. The memory element is configured to store sampled data points and sampled times. The processing element is in electronic communication with the memory element and is configured to receive a plurality of sampled data points, a slope for each sampled data point in succession, the slope being a value of a change between the sampled data point and its successive sampled data point, and store the sampled data point in the memory element when the slope changes in value from a previous sampled data point.

Abstract: An electronic device for compressing sampled data comprises a memory element and a processing element. The memory element is configured to store sampled data points and sampled times. The processing element is in electronic communication with the memory element and is configured to receive a plurality of sampled data points, a slope for each sampled data point in succession, the slope being a value of a change between the sampled data point and its successive sampled data point, and store the sampled data point in the memory element when the slope changes in value from a previous sampled data point.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle comprising a frame component having an adjustable physical property; and a controller configured to receive data relating to the vehicle in use and, based on received data, determine a value of the physical property of the frame component. A method, a computer program and a control system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-lift point elevator, which may be employed to lift a large, cumbersome object via independent lift points in order to elevate an object either levelly or at an angle and methods of use of same.

Abstract: A method of generating an internally consistent model of the state of a book captured in a video image is provided. The method comprises obtaining a plurality of pieces of evidence relating to the state of a corresponding plurality of aspects of the book in the video image, associating a quality score with each piece of evidence, generating an initial model of the state of the book wherein the state of the book is constrained by physical properties of the book and at least the highest scoring piece of evidence, and sequentially constraining the model in response to one or more successive pieces of evidence whose scores meet a respective predetermined first threshold value.

Abstract: An article of apparel comprises a front panel, a pouch attached to the front panel, and a thermally-insulating pocket configured to retain a beverage container disposed between the pouch and the front panel. The pocket comprises a second end opposite a first end and a body joining the first and second ends. The pocket is attached to the pouch and the front panel.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus which, for each of a plurality of plays of a primary game: randomly generates one of a plurality of different primary game outcomes, displays the generated primary game outcome, and displays any award associated with the displayed primary game outcome. If a bonus triggering event occurs, the gaming apparatus: determines a first part of a constant value, causes the determined first part of the constant value to be provided to a first player, determines a second part of the constant value, wherein the determined first part of the constant value and the determined second part of the constant value form the constant value, and causes the determined second part of the constant value to fund a designated award.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus which, for each of a plurality of plays of a primary game: randomly generates one of a plurality of different primary game outcomes, displays the generated primary game outcome, and displays any award associated with the displayed primary game outcome. If a bonus triggering event occurs, the gaming apparatus: determines a first part of a constant value, causes the determined first part of the constant value to be provided to a first player, determines a second part of the constant value, wherein the determined first part of the constant value and the determined second part of the constant value form the constant value, and causes the determined second part of the constant value to fund a designated award.