Abstract: A semi-solid chewable composition, comprising an herbal composition and a semi-chewable base. The herbal composition comprises anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, analgesic, antiseptic, or antipyrelic herbal composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activating and using dynamic cards are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for activating a dynamic transaction instrument may include: (1) receiving, from an electronic device, an identification of an inactive financial instrument to activate; (2) receiving, from the electronic device, at least one parameter that restricts the use of the inactive financial instrument after it is activated; and (3) activating the inactive financial instrument subject to the at least one parameter by associating, at a backend, an account with the inactive financial instrument.

Abstract: Provided are devices for delivering volatile compound(s) to individuals. The delivery devices can be unpowered devices. The volatile compound(s) can be flavored. Delivery device can comprise engageable components releasably held together by a selectively releasable attachment mechanism. In aspects, the delivery devices further comprise an adjustable airflow control mechanism. In aspects, movement of delivery device components is associated with visual, audible, tactile, or audible and tactile indication of movement or position of device elements. In aspects, element(s) of a delivery device or a device in a system serve as a fidget movement element, being detectably moveable within a short period upon application of a small initiation force easily being returned to a position suitable for repeating the movement. Further provided are methods of using such delivery devices or systems for promoting user sensory experiences or for other beneficial effects, such as reducing habit-related behaviors or sensations.

Abstract: An execution environment has been designed that detects likely data exfiltration by using taint tracking and abstract execution. The execution environment is instrumented to monitor for use of functions identified as having functionality for transferring data out of an execution environment. In addition, heuristics-based rules are defined to mark or “taint” objects (e.g., variables) that are likely targets for exfiltration. With taint tracking and control flow analysis, the execution environment tracks the tainted objects through multiple execution paths of a code sample. After comprehensive code coverage, logged use of the monitored functions are examined to determine whether any tainted objects were passed to the monitored functions. If so, the logged use will indicate a destination or sink for the tainted source. Each tainted source-sink association can be examined to verify whether the exfiltration was malicious.

Abstract: A method of disinfecting using a light diffusing fiber includes optically coupling a light source to a light diffusing optical fiber having a core, a cladding surrounding the core, an outer surface, and a plurality of scattering structures positioned within the core, the cladding, or both the core and the cladding. The method further includes positioning the light diffusing optical fiber in optical engagement with a pathogen sample and directing light output by the light source into the light diffusing optical fiber for a first time interval. The scattering structures scatter light propagating along the light diffusing optical fiber toward the outer surface and a portion of the light diffuses through the outer surface thereby irradiating the pathogen sample with light having an average power density of about 5 mW/cm2 to about 30 mW/cm2 at a wavelength from about 380 nm to about 495 nm for an exposure time from about 2 hours to about 24 hours.

Abstract: A controller design for a dual input single output (DISO) system is applied to a robot for printing layouts at construction sites. The differential drive robot has a separately controlled linear actuator that moves the print head perpendicularly to the fore-aft axis of the robot. The output is the lateral position of the print head; the sum of the position of the linear actuator (faster stage) relative to a reference point on the front of the robot, which is determined by the steering of the robot (slower stage). Both are measurable. The controller coordinates the action of the separately controlled linear actuator and the differential steering to achieve fast convergence and sub-millimeter tracking. Simulations and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to articles with adaptive ventilation. The article has one or more flaps that open and close in response to the presence or absence of an external stimulus such as, for example, moisture. The one or more flaps remain closed in the absence of the external stimulus and open in the presence of the external stimulus thereby increasing or decreasing ventilation between an interior cavity of the garment and an external environment.

Abstract: A track rail fastening system includes a rail cushion positionable laterally between a first fastener assembly and a second fastener assembly. The rail cushion includes a first full-length pad and a second full-length pad, and a pin field formed by a plurality of deformable pins. The first full-length pad and the second full-length pad define a first rail cushioning plane. The deformable pins in the pin field define a second rail cushioning plane. The cushion is deformable between a rest configuration where the cushioning planes are spaced, and a loaded configuration where the cushioning planes are co-planar. Primary, lower load deformable pins are configured to deflect such that under sufficient load both the primary, lower load deformable pins, and secondary, higher load pins engage an underlying substrate.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 12340924 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 12340924, to the plants of soybean cultivar 12340924, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 12340924, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 12340924. 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 12340924. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 12340924, 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 12340924 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A process for upgrading a pyrolysis oil comprising treating the pyrolysis oil with an upgrading solution to provide a mixture comprising an extract phase and a raffinate phase, wherein the upgrading solution comprises a polar organic solvent, and wherein the pyrolysis oil is a derived from the pyrolysis of plastic or rubber, or a combination thereof, and an upgraded pyrolysis oil prepared by said process.

Abstract: A pipe frame, a pipe crate and methods of use thereof for holding a plurality of pipes together for storing, handling and transport are disclosed herein. In one form, there is provided a pipe frame including: at least two frame members connectable together to form the pipe frame; at least one transverse leg formation operatively associated with an end of a first frame member; at least one receiving opening defined at an end of a second frame member and configured to at least partially receive the at least one transverse leg formation for attachment and orientation of the first frame member relative to the second frame member; a locking catch operatively associated with the receiving opening; and a locking element operatively associated with the transverse leg formation and releasably connectable to the locking catch for locking the first frame relative to the second frame.

Abstract: A water permeable court surface comprises a porous substrate (5) on which there is a porous rubber shock layer (3) on which is at least one layer (1,2) of an acrylic composition, wherein the acrylic composition comprises a two pack water based polyurethane.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 16002162 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 16002162, to the plants of soybean cultivar 16002162, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 16002162, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 16002162. 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 16002162. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16002162, 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 16002162 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention includes an ease-of-use system that allows the spray drying disposable device to fit (e.g., align) in both spray drying apparatus and the spray drying finishing apparatus to safely operate the system. The system includes locating arrangements between the spray drying disposable and the spray drying apparatus and/or spray drying finishing apparatus, a first retainer and second retainer, a shorter disposable device that allows for effective spray drying of plasma, a feedback indicators of correct installment, redundant indicators of correct installment, easily accessible operator controls and emergency shut offs.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15040915 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15040915, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15040915, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15040915, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15040915. 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 15040915. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15040915, 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 15040915 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for performing surgical ophthalmic procedures, such as cataract surgeries. An example method of determining one or more intraocular lens (IOL) parameters for an IOL to be used in a cataract surgery procedure includes generating, using a fused machine learning model, recommendations including one or more IOL parameters for the IOL to be used in the cataract surgery based, at least in part, on first predicted lens behavior for each of one or more IOLs by an emulated finite element analysis (EFEA) model and the second predicted lens behavior for each of the one or more IOLs by an IOL power calculator (IPC) machine learning model.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a respiratory protection device that includes a valve assembly operable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some exemplary embodiments, the respiratory protection device includes an elastomeric seal, and a valve assembly and a breathing air source component are in sealing engagement with the elastomeric seal when the valve assembly is in the closed configuration.

Abstract: Substituted quinazoline compounds, conjugates, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of cancer are disclosed herein. The disclosed compounds are useful, among other things, in the inhibition of CDK. In certain aspects, the disclosure generally relates to substituted quinolinone amide compounds or salts of Formula (I), (IA), (IAA), (IAAA), (IB), (IBB), (IC), (ICC), (II), or (IIA) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: A method and bed system for controlling a mattress climate-control system based on a thermal event. The bed system includes a mattress, a mattress climate-control system, a mechanical thermal detector, and a controller. The mattress climate-control system controls a climate at the mattress. The mechanical thermal detector is positioned at the mattress. A condition of the mechanical thermal detector changes in response to a thermal event at the mattress. The controller is connected to the mattress climate-control system. The controller perform operations including detecting the condition of the mechanical thermal detector and operating the mattress climate-control system based on the condition of the mechanical thermal detector.

Abstract: An optical device includes a first electrode and a medium that includes ferroelectric liquid crystals and chiral dopants. The medium is located adjacent to the first electrode. The optical device may also include a second electrode distinct and separate from the first electrode. The optical device may be used as an optical dimming device, controlling an amount light passing through the optical device based on a voltage gradient provided to the optical device.