Abstract: A method of shaping a laminated glass structure comprising a flexible glass sheet having a thickness of no greater than about 0.3 mm laminated to a non-glass substrate by an adhesive layer is provided. The method includes cutting the laminated glass structure with an abrasive cutting jet including a pressurized cutting fluid and abrasive particles thereby forming a shaped laminated glass structure. A glass edge strength of a cut edge of the shaped laminated glass structure is at least about 20 MPa.

Abstract: A method of managing a system of minimally invasive surgery. The management method includes providing a practitioner with a minimally invasive surgery system including a controller. One or more use parameters is stored to memory associated with the controller. In addition, an electrosurgical probe having its own memory is provided to mate with the remaining elements of the system. Complementary use parameters are stored in the memory of the probe. The management method also includes communicating and comparing the use parameters of the controller with the complementary use parameters of the probe and managing the use of the electrosurgical probe according to the use parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus that may entirely be contained in a glovebox for the removal of at least one contaminant from an inert atmosphere. The apparatus includes a body, a media in the body for the removal of at least one of the contaminants from the inert atmosphere flowing through the media, a fan for causing the inert atmosphere to flow through the media and body, and a motor for driving the fan. The apparatus may be provided in combination with a glovebox. A method of purification of the inert atmosphere using such an apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A ferrule-to-lens latch mechanism includes a cover movable with respect to a housing of an optical assembly between an open position in which a cavity defined by the housing is visible and a closed position in which the cavity is covered by the cover. A lens is positioned in the cavity and has one or more guide pins which are visible when the cover is in the open position prior to mating a ferrule to the lens. A spring clip coupled to the housing and positioned in the cavity is configured to allow insertion and removal of the ferrule from the cavity when the cover is in the open position and may bias the ferrule against the lens when the ferrule is mated to the lens. When the ferrule is mated to the lens, the cover may cooperate with the spring clip to inhibit removal of the ferrule.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83262718 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83262718, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83262718, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83262718, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83262718. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83262718. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83262718, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 83262718 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A sanitizing hand dryer comprises a dryer housing having an inlet air channel and an outlet air channel. A blower draws air into the dryer housing through the inlet air channel, and directs the air out of the dryer housing through the outlet air channel A sanitizing system sanitizes the air within the inlet air channel and the air within the outlet air channel, wherein the sanitizing system within the inlet air channel includes at least one of a first air filter, a first ozone generator, a first sanitizing light source, a first photocatalytic oxidation system, a first ion generator, and a first electrostatic precipitator. The sanitizing system within the outlet air channel includes at least one of a second air filter, a second ozone generator, a second sanitizing light source, a second photocatalytic oxidation system, a second ion generator, and a second electrostatic precipitator.

Abstract: Methods of evaluating formation stabilization treatments for subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing; adding a portion of test fluid to each of a first and second portion of a material from a subterranean formation and agitating to form a first mixture and a second mixture; measuring capillary suction time of the first mixture and turbidity of the second mixture; placing a sandpack comprising another portion of the formation material in a column; passing another portion of the test fluid through the sandpack to collect an effluent; measuring a differential pressure across the sandpack and a turbidity of the effluent; and selecting a formation stabilization treatment for the subterranean formation based at least in part on one or more of the capillary suction time of the first mixture, the turbidity of the second mixture, the differential pressure across the sandpack, and the turbidity of the effluent.

Abstract: An endoprosthesis has an expanded state and a contracted state, the endoprosthesis includes a stent having an inner surface defining a lumen, having an outer surface, and defining a plurality of apertures through the outer surface, wherein the apertures are arranged in a micropattern; and a coating (e.g., polymeric coating) attached to the outer surface of the stent. The coating includes a base and a tissue engagement portion including a second surface facing outwardly from the stent, the tissue engagement portion including a structure that defines a plurality of holes extending inwardly from the second surface toward the base. The holes are arranged in a micropattern. When the endoprosthesis is expanded to the expanded state in a lumen defined by a vessel wall, the structure applies a force that may reduce stent migration by creating an interlock between the vessel wall and the endoprosthesis.

Abstract: A mobile device may include a first fingerprint sensor, including a platen, residing on a first side of the mobile device, and a display residing on a second side of the mobile device. The second side may be opposite from the first side. The mobile device may include a control system configured for communication with the first fingerprint sensor and the display. The control system may be further configured for receiving first fingerprint sensor signals from the first fingerprint sensor corresponding to a fingerprint contact area of a first finger positioned on the platen, for detecting one or more finger distortions corresponding to changes of the first fingerprint sensor signals and for controlling the mobile device based, at least in part, on the one or more finger distortions.

Abstract: Example embodiments involve a metrics collection system for collecting software usage metrics from one or more client devices at deployments. A computer, such as a server configured to execute the metrics collection system, collects software usage metrics (e.g., as a metrics submission from a client device) of the software product at the deployment, identifies a metrics type of the software usage metrics collected, assigns the software usage metrics to a metrics category, and calculates and updates a metrics score of the metrics category, based on the software usage metrics collected.

Abstract: An apparatus for the accumulation of wire or cable, the apparatus including a collapsible reel assembly, the collapsible reel assembly including a central hollow arbor, a fixed inner support structure axially centered on and rigidly attached to the central hollow arbor, wherein the fixed inner support has a first end and a second end, a fixed flange, axially centered on and attached to the first end of the fixed inner support structure, a removable flange, axially centered on and removably attached to the second end of the fixed inner support structure opposite the fixed flange and an inner drum assembly. The inner drum assembly including a plurality of moving inner support structures movably attached to the fixed inner support structure and a plurality of inwardly-collapsible drum segments. Wherein the inwardly-collapsible drum segments collapse inward after the removable flange is removed from the collapsible reel assembly.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat exchanger includes stacking a plurality of parting sheets, a plurality of lengthwise closure bars, and a plurality of widthwise closure bars to form a rectangular first heat exchanger section. The first heat exchanger section includes at least one widthwise passage extending between a pair of the widthwise closure bars and at least one lengthwise passage extending between a pair of the lengthwise closure bars. The method also includes brazing the rectangular first heat exchanger section together and cutting a first side and a second side of the rectangular first heat exchanger section to give the first heat exchanger section a tapered-trapezoid profile. The method further includes brazing an end of a second heat exchanger section to the first or second side of the first heat exchanger section.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for automatic placement and layering of images at runtime include a processor(s) obtaining images that represent components of an object, including a first image and a second image. The processor(s) annotates the first image with data indicating one or more locations on the first image where the second image can be placed. The processor(s) determines, during runtime, a position or orientation of the one or more locations on the first image, based on the annotated first image. The processor(s) compares each location to data in a system file to determine a first location that is a placement for the second image on the first image. The processor(s) layers the second image over the first image at the first location. The processor(s) renders the two dimensional model of the object, including the layered images, displays it in the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Generating a user interface visualizing a table data structure. A table data structure comprising a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns is accessed. A column to use for sorting each row into a different region of the user interface is identified. Region characteristics, usable for matching which row(s) is to be visualized within a corresponding region, are identified. Each region is associated with a different subset of row(s) that are to be visualized within the region. Each subset comprises rows having a value that matches the region characteristics of the associated region at an intersection between the column and the row in the table data structure. A visual representation of each row is displayed within the user interface. The display includes a visual arrangement of each visual representation into a corresponding region. Each visual representation is arranged within the region the row associated with the visual representation belongs.

Abstract: A portable multithruster unmanned aircraft for search and rescue missions, including avalanche beacon position/detection, as well as military field operations such as “forward observer” deployment is disclosed. In one aspect, the aircraft includes four rotor assemblies, housed in cowlings, deployably stowed in a cylindrical airframe to present a smooth surface for portability in tight quarters, such as a backpack, duffle bag or the like. The rotor assemblies, upon activation, are deployed by mechanical or electromechanical means to operating, flight ready position, exterior the airframe through slots in the skin of the airframe or by unfolding the hinged cowlings nested within the airframe. In one aspect, four deployed rotor assemblies are quadrantally positioned about the airframe, preferably in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the vertical axis of the airframe. A payload, including a power source, is contained within the cylindrical airframe for operation, including navigation.

Abstract: Mitigation of interference between wireless network signals and signals emitted from sources external to the wireless network are disclosed. The wireless network signals may include out-of-band emissions that create interference with the signals emitted from the external source. To mitigate the interference, an antenna is provided with sensors configured to detect when a signal is directed at the antenna from the external source. A controller is configured to activate/deactivate signal transmission from the antenna based on feedback from the sensors in order to mitigate interference with the signal emitted from the external source. The sensors may be configured to detect radar emissions or other types of signal emissions.

Abstract: Data to define a travel rewards promotion is received over a network. The travel rewards promotion comprises traveler eligibility criteria and travel rewards criteria. At least one traveler is selected where the travel itinerary of the respective traveler matches traveler eligibility criteria for the promotion. The traveler is notified that he or she is eligible for the travel rewards promotion, the notification comprising a representation of the travel rewards criteria. A travel rewards promotion total is then compiled for the traveler and the traveler is notified of his or her respective promotion rewards total. In one embodiment, the traveler's current context is determined and matched to promotion alert criteria. The traveler is then alerted, over the network, that a travel rewards promotion is available to the respective traveler in the respective traveler's current context, the alert comprising a representation of the travel rewards criteria.