Abstract: Investing or trading, herein referred to as trading, is recognized worldwide as a means to financial success, as well as failure. Among the various widely accessible financial markets there are highly successful participants among many with poor or failed experience. Within each market there is widely available fundamental market information and analysts, more than a couple hundred common trading aids or indicators and expert advisors, dozens of brokerage firms with their market support, and other such commonly accessible market participation elements. Again, some participants thrive, while others experience marginal success or failure. Undoubtedly, some markets and relevant information, technology, tools, and techniques, among other supportive elements are better than others. Given what is equally accessible to all, there must remain another significant trading variable. That is the nature of the trader or trade psychology.

Abstract: Mentioning investing or trading, herein referred to as trading, in the general populous engenders common expressions related to financial risk, selective success, skepticism, and avoidance. Such reactions are not without justification. Despite increasingly available financial market access as well as improving trading technology and techniques for access to the financial markets, an individual's success is often marginal. Trading involves appropriate market choice for the participant, overall or fundamental event and market awareness, specific asset or technical analysis, aid and indicator choices and techniques, the type of training obtained, the amount of experience based on practice and live market participation, and attributes around the temperament and discipline of a participant. Participation in the market is multi-faceted and provides reasons that general success could be marginal.

Abstract: A positional adjustment mechanism comprises a movable plate having first and second positioning actuators and a biasing member to bias the plate against the actuators. The movable plate has three flat surfaces facing the actuators and biasing member one of which is not substantially perpendicular to either of the other two. The biasing member ensures that the plate is held in contact with the actuators during adjustment. Also, an adjustable mount comprises a support and a fixed bar extending therefrom, an axially movable bar extending from the support and being axially movable relative thereto, and an element movably mounted to the fixed bar and movably mounted to the movable bar, the first element being selectively fixable relative to the fixed bar and selectively fixable relative to the movable bar. This arrangement allows a great degree of freedom in adjusting the position of the element as it can be selectively fixed to either or both of the fixed bar and movable bar.

Abstract: A universal sensor assembly for mounting on a vehicle is provided. The universal sensor assembly includes a sensor suite. The sensor suite includes a baseplate and a sensor being supported by the baseplate. The sensor including a field of view (FOV) associated with detecting objects within an environment surrounding the vehicle. The universal sensor assembly further includes a support structure. The support structure includes a set of detachable attachment mechanisms supporting the baseplate. The set of detachable attachment mechanisms is included on a rooftop of the vehicle at positions that are based on surface parameters associated with the rooftop and a support component supporting the baseplate. The one support component is disposed at a position on the rooftop that is based on the surface parameters so that the FOV of the sensor is unoccluded by any portion of the vehicle and the support structure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage system includes one or more platforms to stow compute units of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle in a storage compartment of the vehicle. The platform is configured to support a compute unit of the vehicle to avoid a crumple zone of the vehicle. The crumple zone of the vehicle is designed to crumple when colliding with an object. The storage system also includes one or more shear fasteners configured to fasten the compute unit to the platform. The one or more shear fasteners are configured to break in a predetermined direction in response to a predetermined amount of lateral force. The breakage of the one or more shear fasteners decouples the compute unit from the platform in a controlled direction.

Abstract: Embodiments can include a system for connecting a computer with a video conference endsystem. The system can comprise a first device for connecting to a computer; and a second device for connecting to a video conference endsystem. The system can be configured to provide a bidirectional channel between the first device and the second device such that, in use, the first device is connected to a computer and the second device is connected to the video conference endsystem to provide a bidirectional channel between the computer and the video conference endsystem.

Abstract: Immunogenic composition are provided comprising PnCo and/or GlpO polypeptides identified as being preferentially expressed during the virulent phase of an infection related to streptococcal bacteria. The compositions can be used for eliciting immune response against streptococcal infections, such as against infections caused by S. pneumoniae.

Abstract: A drinking utensil having a longitudinal axis has an elongate body having a first end and an opposing second end spaced from the first end along the longitudinal axis. The elongate body defines a lumen therethrough from the first end to the second end. A filter body can be coupled to the first end of the elongate body. The filter body has a housing defining at least one side opening and a top opening that is in communication with the lumen of the elongate body. The filter body has a filter (e.g., a mesh filter) extending across and covering the at least one side opening of the housing.

Abstract: Filtering device for filtering cerebrospinal fluid are disclosed. An example filtering device may include a filter housing having an inlet for receiving cerebrospinal fluid from a patient and an outlet for returning filtered cerebrospinal fluid to the patient. The filter housing may include a plurality of layers coupled together and defining a fluid pathway therein between the inlet and the outlet. A filtering section may be defined within the filter housing along the fluid pathway. The filtering section may include a widened region of the fluid pathway that is configured to slow the passage of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: Filtering cassettes, filtering systems, and methods for using the same are disclosed. An example filtering cassette may include a cassette housing. An inlet may be coupled to the cassette housing. The inlet may be configured to receive cerebrospinal fluid from a catheter. An outlet may be coupled to the cassette housing. The outlet may be configured to direct filtered cerebrospinal fluid to the catheter. One or more filters may be disposed within the cassette housing. An arcuate surface may be defined along a periphery of the cassette housing. The arcuate surface may be configured to engage a controller assembly when the cassette housing is mounted to the controller assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle partition configured to separate a first region and a second region of a vehicle cabin is provided. The vehicle partition may include a first panel member having a first attachment member configured to attach to a first seat of the vehicle cabin, a second panel member having a second attachment member configured to attach to a second seat of the vehicle cabin, and a third panel member connecting the first panel member to the second panel member. The first panel member may include a first panel and a first angled edge that is angled away from the first panel. The second panel member may include a second panel and a second angled edge that is angled away from the second panel.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a modular sensor assembly configured for mounting on a vehicle includes a first set of sensors and a second set of sensors. The modular sensor assembly includes a coordinate frame baseplate including a continuous surface, and sensor mounting elements coupled to the continuous surface for mounting the first set of sensors at a first height. The coordinate frame baseplate includes a sensor platform configured for mounting the second set of sensors at a second height. The first set of sensors and the second set of sensors are coupled to the coordinate frame baseplate so as to impart a common coordinate frame for the first set of sensors mounted at the first height and the second set of sensors mounted at the second height. The modular sensor assembly includes a bridging support structure coupled to the coordinate frame baseplate and capable of being mounted on a vehicle.

Abstract: A pipe-fitting includes a coupling and a flexible pipe-restraint gasket. The coupling includes a bell that defines a pipe insertion mouth at an end of the coupling and an inner recess. The flexible pipe-restraint gasket assembly is disposed within the inner recess and includes an annular body, a plurality of discrete gripping members and at least one extension portion. The plurality of gripping members are disposed around an outer periphery of the body. The at least one extension portion extends from the body and is disposed between a pair of the plurality of gripping members. The at least one extension portion defines a pocket.

Abstract: Immunogenic composition are provided comprising PnCo and/or GlpO polypeptides identified as being preferentially expressed during the virulent phase of an infection related to streptococcal bacteria. The compositions can be used for eliciting immune response against streptococcal infections, such as against infections caused by S. pneumoniae.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the collection, processing and reuse of amniotic fluid at a C-section site. The method is conducted coincident with and in the operating room wherein the caesarian section is performed. In the method, amniotic fluid is suctioned from the caesarian section collection site using a vacuum line system which includes a canister positioned along the vacuum line. The canister has a port whereby the amniotic fluid can be removed from the canister. The amniotic fluid can be then be mixed with a coagulant or sealant and applied to the wound site of the cesarean section patient. Placental aspirate may also be collected, processed and used in accordance with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a temperature-controlled enclosure for a sensing device comprising insulating air gaps, a fan, and a heatsink. The enclosure maintains the sensing device within a desired operating temperature range while operating in automotive environments with high ambient temperatures and solar radiation. The enclosure is configured to be securely affixed to an automobile interior and has a configuration of temperature-control systems which allows for unimpeded functioning of the sensing device's communications hardware.

Abstract: A method to control folding of a wing tip section about a fixed base wing section by a control system that automatically determines whether: (i) a command signal is received to fold the wing tip section, (ii) a first condition indicating signal indicates that the aircraft is on the ground; (iii) the current speed of the aircraft is no greater than a preset maximum speed, and (iv) the aircraft is not at gate in an airport.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage system includes one or more platforms to stow compute units of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle in a storage compartment of the vehicle. The platform is configured to support a compute unit of the vehicle to avoid a crumple zone of the vehicle. The crumple zone of the vehicle is designed to crumple when colliding with an object. The storage system also includes one or more shear fasteners configured to fasten the compute unit to the platform. The one or more shear fasteners are configured to break in a predetermined direction in response to a predetermined amount of lateral force. The breakage of the one or more shear fasteners decouples the compute unit from the platform in a controlled direction.