Abstract: A compression device is provided. The compression device includes at least one support, a pressure applicator connected to the at least one support and a regulator. The pressure applicator is configured to apply compressive pressure to a treatment zone on an abdomen of a subject. The regulator controls the amount of compressive pressure applied to the subject by the pressure applicator. The regulator controls an amount of the compressive pressure from a minimum pressure to a maximum pressure as selected by the subject.

Abstract: A scalable solar module array includes a first module electrically coupled to a second module. The first and second module each include a solar panel to collect solar radiation, one or more receptacles located on the solar panel, wherein the one or more receptacles are configured to accept a charging cable for an electronic device, and a mounting member. The first and second modules are electrically coupled through a detachable cable, the cable being connected to a receptacle of the first module and a receptacle of the second module. The one or more receptacles may also be configured to accept a charging cable of an electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based therapeutic compositions and in particular a messenger RNA (mRNA) based therapeutic composition. In one embodiment, the RNA-based therapeutic composition may include a mineral-coated substrate, RNA complexes bound to the mineral-coated substrate, and a lyoprotectant. The RNA complexes may include RNA complexed with a complexing agent. The composition may be lyophilized to a dry powder. The mineral-coated substrate may serve to stabilize and promote the transfection efficiency of the RNA complexes after lyophilization. In some embodiments, the mineral-coated substrate includes mineral-coated microparticles (MCMs). In other embodiments, the mineral-coated substrate is a mineral-coated glass vial.

Abstract: A method of direct deposition of multinary metal polyselenide films, including precipitating alkylammonium polyselenide with an antisolvent, redissolution of precipitated alkylammonium polyselenide with a solvent, dissolving at least one metal source, such as elemental metal, a metal containing compound, or a combination thereof, in the solution containing polyselenide ions to provide a precursor solution, and using the precursor solution to fabricate metal polyselenides. The metal source is selected from the group consisting of Ag, Cu, Zn, Cd, In, Ga, Sn, Ge, As, Cu2Se, Cu2O, CuCl, and combinations thereof. The precursor solution is substantially sulfur-free.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are intraocular lenses comprising an optic portion and at least one haptic having a proximal end coupled to the optic portion and a distal end. The haptic comprising a haptic lumen extending through at least part of the haptic. The haptic can comprise one or more haptic isolators disposed within the haptic lumen. The one or more haptic isolators can be configured to counteract or reduce unintended shape changes caused by an external energy directed at the haptic.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing nanoparticles of a metal nitride, boride, silicide, or carbide, a filler material, and a carbonaceous matrix. The precursor to this material contains nanoparticles or particles of boron, silicon, iron, a refractory metal, or a refractory metal hydride, an organic compound having carbon and hydrogen, and a filler material. Multilayered materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for providing a bio-firewall for a medical device. The system includes a bio-firewall electronic processor configured to receive a processed network command from a device electronic processor. The bio-firewall electronic processor is also configured to determine whether the processed network command is associated with a cyberattack based on at least one rule. The bio-firewall electronic processor is also configured to, in response to determining that the processed network command is not associated with the cyberattack, enable transmission, via a non-networked communication interface, of the processed network command to a non-networked component. The bio-firewall electronic processor is also configured to, in response to determining that the processed network command is associated with a cyberattack, prevent transmission, via the non-networked communication interface, of the processed network command to the non-networked component.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof. The system can include a light source and a speaker. A visual neural stimulation system provides, via the light source, visual stimulation having a first value of a first parameter. An auditory neural stimulation system provides, via the speaker, audio stimulation having a second value of the second parameter. A stimuli orchestration component selects, for a first time interval, one of the visual stimulation or the audio stimulation to vary based on a policy, selects, for the first time interval, the other of the visual stimulation or the audio stimulation to keep constant based on the policy, and provides causes the one of the visual neural stimulation system or the auditory neural stimulation system to vary the one of the visual stimulation or the audio stimulation.

Abstract: A safe with lock tampering capabilities is provided. A lock apparatus includes a lock body, a lock backplate, a lock, and a sensor. The sensor raises an event when a first end and/or a send end of the sensor loses contact with a surface of the lock body and/or a surface of the lock backplate. The event is reported by the safe as a lock tampering event. Whenever the safe loses power and is subsequently restored power, the safe reports a lock tampering event.

Abstract: Virtual auditory display devices are described. An example virtual auditory display device comprises a first and a second ear-worn device, each of which include an acoustic package, an ear interface having multiple cavities, and an electronics package. The acoustic package may be positioned at least partially within the ear interface cavities and includes a housing, a connector including a set of annular electrical contacts, and one or more speakers positioned within the housing that are configured to emit sound based on signals received by the set of annular electrical contacts. The electronics package is removably coupleable to the acoustic package and includes a set of electrical connectors configured to connect with the set of annular electrical contacts and electronics configured to receive audio signals, generate the signals based on the audio signals, and provide the signals to the set of annular electrical contacts via the set of electrical connectors.

Abstract: A processing system includes one or more storage encryption circuits (SIECs) interconnected with one or more input/output (I/O) devices and a system memory. Each SIEC is configured to encrypt and decrypt data as the data passes between the I/O devices and the system memory. To this end, an SIEC includes slots each associated with respective memory addresses of the system memory. Each slot provides an aperture to the associated memory addresses such that the I/O devices use these apertures to indirectly target the associated memory addresses. As the data targeting the memory addresses associated with an aperture passes through an SIEC, the SIEC encrypts or decrypts the data using cryptographic keys stored on the SIEC.

Abstract: A package including a first part and a second part moveable relative to one another; a first part positional indicator integral with the first part, wherein the first part positional indicator includes a bitmapped pattern of chemically or structurally modified bits of the first part, wherein the bitmapped pattern includes at least two rows of the bits.

Abstract: A method for outputting a video stream is described. This method includes: receiving one or more video streams of a real life event; selecting one of the one or more video streams; automatically generating an annotation for the selected one video stream based upon the content of the selected video stream; and outputting the annotation with the selected one of the one or more video streams.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to composition and methods to treat dermatological diseases and disorders and to composition that modulate skin barrier permeability.

Abstract: There is provided a mount and a case for attaching a mobile device to a further object. The mount comprises first and second coupling members and a body having a front face between the coupling members and that faces the case when the mount is attached to the case. The first and second coupling members define an undercut, for receiving part of the case. The case has an attachment for attaching the case to the mobile device, a cover for covering part of the mobile device, first and second openings in the cover, and first and second overhangs that define undercuts in the cover for mating with corresponding respective overhangs of the mount.

Abstract: A storage support configured to support an object on a support surface. The storage support includes a mount and a plurality of cleats. The mount includes an upper edge and a lower edge. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a first upper cleat edge and a second upper cleat edge that is non-parallel relative to the first upper cleat edge. The first upper cleat edge is oriented non-parallel relative to the upper edge of the mount. Each of the first upper cleat edge and the second upper cleat edge are configured to support the object.

Abstract: Tows of fiber are mingled with resin, wrapped in layers on a mandrel, and the layers are adhered to each other and cured on the mandrel. After all layers have been wrapped and adhered to each other and cured, thereby forming a fabric panel, the fabric panel is cut along the length of the mandrel and peeled from the mandrel. The length of the fabric panel then is wrapped around a roll. In other words, the roll is shorter than the mandrel and, with respect to the fabric panel, the roll is oriented perpendicular to the mandrel. Fibers in different layers of the fabric panel may be disposed at different angles with respect to the length of the fabric panel. Two, three, four, five, or more layers may be provided on the fabric panel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for global blocklist curation based on crowdsourced indicators of compromise (IoC). One or more servers store the messages reported as suspicious into a message collection system. The server(s) classify he messages as one of clean, spam or threat. The server(s)) tag the messages responsive to the classification and determine a plurality of IoC from the messages classified and tagged as a threat. The server(s) determine one or more metrics for each of the plurality of IoC and selected, based at least on the one or more metrics, one or more of the plurality of IoC as blocklist entry (BLE) candidates.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a multi-user environment is disclosed. The system is configured to assign at least one server for each client device. The system enables to create at least shard for each user by at least one of the client devices and the server. Each shard encapsulates one or more volumetric spaces and forms at least a portion of the simulation environment. The system is configured to create a finite number of shards for every given area at any given moment. The shards are dynamically selected or created through negotiations between the client device and the server at real time. The shard design (volume and content) is dynamically configured to provide best experience for the client device at the simulation environment.

Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for a turbofan comprising: a bifurcation including a first track; and an outer casing including an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, the outer casing adjustable into a closed position and an open position, the outer casing positioned around the bifurcation, the outer casing including a first slider for movement between the closed position and the open position that mates with the first track, the first track including a brush seal holder and a brush seal including a plurality of bristles having a compressed state in the closed position and a decompressed state in the open position.