Abstract: Devices and systems for testing nuclear components are disclosed. An outer shell and inner shell containing a nuclear test component are fed with a test gas which is heated by nuclear reactions. A second gas is fed into the gas outlet to cool the test gas.

Abstract: Methods for stabilizing laser-induced graphene (LIG) through composite formation and compositions thereof. Using infiltration methods and/or lamination methods, LIG composites (LIGCs) with physical properties can be engineered on various substrate materials. The physical properties include surface properties, such as superhydrophobicity and antibiofouling; the LIGCs are also useful in antibacterial applications, Joule-heating applications, and as resistive memory device substrates. Further, methods for fabricating and using LIG for flexible and embeddable gas sensors.

Abstract: A dynamic and transformative vehicle system (DTVS) consists of a driving module and different types of non-driving vehicle modules. When given a command via a wired or wireless control device the vehicle modules shall be automatically configured into one vehicle with a minimum of two axles or detached back to individual vehicle module. Once coupling and configuration process is completed, a vehicle operational control system of the dynamic and transformative system in the driving module is programmed to dynamically activate all the vehicle control and interactive user interface, operational and safety functions configured for specific module types and models coupled and configured.

Abstract: Characterization of drug-drug interaction properties and pharmacological properties of maribavir is useful to inform potential drug-drug interactions and dosing strategies when administering with co-medications.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device can include interface features to provide guidance for optimal placement of the wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the wearable electronic device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the wearable electronic device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). The guidance can include instructions or other interface features to encourage adjustment of the wearable electronic device. While the head wearable electronic device can provide such guidance to the user wearing it, the feedback can also be provided to another person and/or via another device.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for diagnosing orthopoxvirus infection in a subject and/or determining orthopoxvirus vaccination status in a subject.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a dispensing outlet, laterally opposed, elongate first and second guide walls defining a singulating channel therebetween, a dispensing path extending through the singulating channel to the dispensing outlet, and a drive system. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured to convey articles on the belt in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The singulating channel is configured to singulate the articles as the articles are conveyed along the dispensing path and through the singulating channel toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The first guide wall extends laterally across the singulating channel at an oblique angle to vertical to overhang at least a portion of the singulating channel and engage articles conveyed along the singulating channel.

Abstract: An electronic pointing device such as a computer mouse may be used in gathering user input from a user. The electronic pointing device may be provided with a light source that illuminates a portion of a surface that is overlapped by the mouse and a light sensor configured to monitor movement of the electronic pointing device across the surface based on reflected light from the illuminated portion. The electronic pointing device may have an array of sensors on a housing sidewall configured to gather information on the location of a finger of the user in an area that is laterally adjacent to the electronic pointing device. The sensors may be optical sensors based on light-sources such as light-emitting diodes or lasers and light detectors. Capacitive sensors may also be used in gathering user finger input in the area laterally adjacent to the electronic pointing device.

Abstract: An exemplary motion capture system, device, and method are disclosed herein to facilitate the implementation of active marker technology onto objects and systems whose design considerations require low weight, low power usage, and/or modular implementation. The exemplary motion capture system, device, and method connect light sources with power driving components through modular, flexible strips and optimized driver circuit configuration and structure for minute unmanned or remote vehicles or wearables having very stringent design constraints.

Abstract: The present invention is related to processes for preparing antiviral prodrugs, co-crystals, solvents, salts or combinations thereof, and related synthetic intermediate compounds.

Abstract: Some aspects are directed to an all-on-chip, optoelectronic device for sampling arbitrary, low-energy, near-infrared waveforms under ambient conditions. This solid-state integrated detector uses optical-field-driven electron emission from resonant nanoantennas to achieve petahertz-level switching speeds by generating on-chip attosecond electron burst. Also disclosed is a cross-correlation technique based on perturbation of local electron field emission rates that allows for the full characterization of arbitrary electric fields down to 1 femtojoule, and/or on the order of 500 kV/m, using plasmonic nanoantennas.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces that include application widgets. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a home screen, where displaying the home screen includes displaying a set of user interface elements based on whether an account that was used to set up the computer system is associated with a first type of content. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface in response to detecting a request to change the orientation of the user interface. Displaying the user interface includes displaying an arrangement of application widgets and application icons, where a set of application widgets has a same spatial organization as in a previous arrangement.

Abstract: Described herein is a coated building panel that comprises a side surface that is textured and exhibits a white and/or color. The building panel comprising an upper surface opposite a lower surface and a side surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, a coating applied to the side surface, the coating comprising an inorganic particle having a disk shape and an ionic dispersant comprising an ionic group that are present on a repeating unit and the ionic dispersant comprising at least two of the repeating units.

Abstract: Systems and devices for storing a fluid in a reinforced bladder is disclosed. A flexible bladder is configured to store the fluid. An exoskeleton is configured to conform to and protect the flexible bladder on all sides. The combination of the flexible bladder and the exoskeleton results in the reinforced bladder.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a variable geometry space filling insert for a ceramic matrix composite component includes arranging a plurality of fiber bodies into a preform insert, applying a polymer binder to the plurality of fiber bodies, trimming at least a first subset of the plurality of fiber bodies such that each of the first subset of fiber bodies is shorter than at least a second subset of fiber bodies, shaping the insert with a forming tool to form a shaped insert.

Abstract: A system and method for removal of unwanted vibration noise are provided. The system may detect, by a microphone(s) of the system, at least one audio signal including audio content output from at least one speaker and other audio data from one or more other sources, or caused by the one or more other sources. The other audio data may include determined undesirable vibration noise causing distortion of the at least one audio signal. The system may determine, by at least one sensor of the system, a subset of the other audio data based in part on determining at least one motion of a user of the system, or motion of one or more other users. The system may remove, or reduce, the undesirable vibration noise from the at least one audio signal to enable output of sound associated with a modification of the at least one audio signal.

Abstract: A capacitive imaging glove includes electrodes implemented throughout the capacitive imaging glove and drive-sense circuits (DSCs) such that a DSC receives a reference signal generates a signal based thereon. The DSC provides the signal to a first electrode via a single line and simultaneously senses it. Note the signal is coupled from the first electrode to the second electrode via a gap therebetween. The DSC generates a digital signal representative of the electrical characteristic of the first electrode. Processing module(s), when enabled, is/are configured to execute operational instructions (e.g., stored in and/or retrieved from memory) to generate the reference signal, process the digital signal to determine the electrical characteristic of the first electrode, and process the electrical characteristic of the first electrode to determine a distance between the first electrode and the second electrode, and generate capacitive image data representative of a shape of the capacitive imaging glove.

Abstract: An aerial device for operating on energized powerlines is disclosed. The aerial device may have a boom assembly with a lower, electrically non-insulating boom section coupled to an upper, electrically insulating boom section. The lower and upper boom sections may be coupled by a pinned connection that utilizes structural collars and structural pins to handle loads applied to the upper boom section. The upper boom section may articulate relative to the lower boom section using a 4-bar mechanism employing a split pivot pin that enables a greater range of motion for the articulation. A modular sled that can be coupled to various boom assemblies is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of extending the usable length of a power-over-ethernet cable includes the steps of providing twisted pairs of wires with the conductor of each wire being a 20 AWG or 22 AWG conductor and terminating the cable at an RJ-45 style connector. The connector for the 20 AWG conductors has an insert therein with holes that can accommodate 20 AWG conductors. FEP, PVC or PP insulation may surround each conductor.

Abstract: Characterization of drug-drug interaction properties and pharmacological properties of maribavir is useful to inform potential drug-drug interactions and dosing strategies when administering with co-medications.