Abstract

Various embodiments relate to application of a two-dimensional discrete cosine transform upon an area of interest of a spatial image to create a frequency domain image. A sub-area of the frequency domain image can be identified and its inverse can be taken. The intensity of the inverse can be used to classify the sub-area. In one example, how the intensity changes over time can be used to classify the sub-area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
• G06T 5/10 - Image enhancement or restoration using non-spatial domain filtering
• G06V 10/42 - Global feature extraction by analysis of the whole pattern, e.g. using frequency domain transformations or autocorrelation
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to immunogenic compositions comprising at least one Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) antigen, an aluminum salt adjuvant, and an oligonucleotide comprising an unmethylated cytidine-phospho-guanosine (CpG) motif. The immunogenic compositions are suitable for stimulating an immune response against Y. pestis in a subject in need thereof. The present disclosure also relates to kits and methods using the immunogenic compositions, or two separate compositions which together comprise the antigen, the aluminum salt adjuvant, and the oligonucleotide.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/02 - Bacterial antigens
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents

Abstract

An ocular chemical injury treatment ring comprises a substantially circular ring of a medical grade material and having a plurality of fenestrations or holes around a circumference of the circular ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
• A61M 3/02 - EnemataIrrigators

Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is an important human pathogen. Limited evidence suggests that antibodies can protect humans against lethal CCHFV disease, but the protective efficacy of antibodies has never been evaluated in adult animal models. Here adult mice were used to investigate the protection provided by glycoprotein-targeting neutralizing and non-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against CCHFV infection. A single non-neutralizing antibody (mAb-13G8) was identified that protected adult type I interferon deficient mice >90% when treatment was initiated prior to virus exposure and >60% when administered after virus exposure. Neutralizing antibodies known to protect neonatal mice from lethal CCHFV infection, failed to confer protection regardless of IgG subclass. The target of mAb-13G8 was identified as GP38, one of multiple proteolytically-cleaved glycoproteins derived from the CCHFV glycoprotein precursor polyprotein. Robust protection required complement activity, but not Fc-receptor functionality. Consistently, it was found that GP38 previously identified as a secreted molecule also localizes to viral envelope and cellular plasma membranes. This study reveals GP38 as an important antibody target for CCHFV and lays the foundation to develop novel vaccines and immunotherapeutic against CCHFV in human.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from viruses from RNA viruses
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof

Abstract

Various embodiments are described that relate an electrical current connector. The electrical current connector can be configured to provide electrical current when pressure is applied to a prong set. This pressure can cause a contact to engage with a connector. This can complete a circuit that allows the electrical current to flow. The connector can be coupled to a cable that can be configured to transfer data along with the electrical current. The cable can have an inner portion that transfers the data while an outer portion that surrounds the inner portion transfers the current.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/50 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
• H01R 13/193 - Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part
• H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
• H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and systems for measuring eye relief. A method for measuring eye relief generally includes placing an optical device on a support; inserting a measuring device into the support; extending a rod of the measuring device through a channel of the support into an eye-relief space of the optical device; contacting an end of the rod to the optical device; translating a locking device along the rod until the locking ring contacts the support; locking the locking ring in position by actuating a locking mechanism; and measuring a distance between an indicator on the rod and the locking ring; wherein the distance between the end of the rod and the indicator is equivalent to a length of the channel, such that the eye relief is the distance between the indicator and the locking ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 13/00 - AssemblingRepairingCleaning

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an aqueous nanofluid composition and the method of use thereof for displacing or removing chemical warfare agents (CWAs) from capillary spaces, the nanofluid composition comprising water, colloidal silica, and at least one surfactant, such that the nanofluid composition is adjacent to the capillary features to absorb the CWAs from the capillary features. Upon displacement or removal, the CWAs are ready for disposal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 11/02 - Solvent extraction of solids
• A62D 3/30 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents
• A62D 101/02 - Chemical warfare substances, e.g. cholinesterase inhibitors
• A62D 101/26 - Organic substances containing nitrogen or phosphorus
• A62D 101/28 - Organic substances containing oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium, i.e. chalcogen

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a dual-mode sensor and sensor array for eddy current testing and capacitive imaging, for example for use in non-destructive evaluation of a specimen to detect potential internal defects within the specimen. The sensor includes first and second concentrically aligned electrical coils coupled to an AC power source and an amplifier. The concentric electrical coils allow the dual-mode sensor to operate in an eddy current testing (ECT) mode or a capacitive imaging (CI) mode. In the ECT mode, the first electrical coil and the second electrical coil are electrically connected to the AC power source to provide magnetic field excitation and magnetic field pickup in the first and second electrical coils. In the CI mode, the first and second electrical coils are electrically connected to the AC power source such that the first and second electrical coils are charged electrodes in a disk-and-ring capacitor configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/904 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents with two or more sensors
• G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method of identifying at least one rare earth element (REE) in at least one sample comprises: analyzing the at least one sample by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), which comprises measuring, identifying, and recording an estimated concentration based on counts per second of a target analyte REE proxy indicating a presence or absence of the target analyte REE proxy in the at least one sample via ICP-MS; and identifying the target analyte REE proxy in the at least one sample at a counts per second (CPS) intensity measurement screening level of equal to or greater than a minimum intensity measurement threshold to verify the presence or absence of the target analyte REE proxy.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/10 - Ion sourcesIon guns
• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes

Abstract

An active neutral control circuit that connects to a three-phase AC power output is provided. The circuit includes a resistor bank having the terminals of a first resistor, a second resistor, and a third resistor arranged in a wye configuration and converging to a neutral point, with other terminals of the resistors respectively connected to each of the three phases of the AC power output. The circuit also includes a voltage sensor to measure an AC phase voltage of one phase of the three-phase power output at the neutral point and a controller that generates a PWM signal based on the measured voltage for controlling a single-phase inverter. The AC voltage output from the single-phase inverter is a floating reference voltage for the phase voltages from the three-phase AC power output to balance the phase voltages in instances where the loads of the three-phase AC power output are unbalanced.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 7/483 - Converters with outputs that each can have more than two voltage levels
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation

Abstract

A composition of matter including two optionally substituted phenol or optionally substituted aniline units separated by a furan spacer has been prepared. In particular, the chemical structure has a novolac bridge between the central furan ring and the two attached optionally substituted phenol and/or optionally substituted aniline units. These compounds can be modified to be used in various polymer resins. This new structure reduces toxicity relative to BPA/F, makes use of renewable chemicals, and produces certain beneficial polymer properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 407/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
• C07D 307/42 - Singly bound oxygen atoms
• C08F 222/20 - Esters containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen
• C08G 59/26 - Di-epoxy compounds heterocyclic

Abstract

A weapon accessory mount for removably mounting an accessory on a weapon. The weapon accessory mount includes an accessory rail supported by a base with a weapon attachment interface that engages the weapon. The weapon attachment interface includes an alignment pin that interfaces a portion of the weapon and a retaining pin that couples to an additional portion of the weapon. The accessory rail utilizes mounting grooves to interchangeably couple weapon accessories to the weapon accessory mount. Furthermore, accessory interference locators are located within some of the mounting grooves to define weapon-accessory-specific locations along the accessory rail, in which a weapon accessory should not be mounted to. Additionally, the weapon accessory mount is configured for mounting non-boresight aligned optics to a weapon and locating the non-boresight aligned optic in relation to the weapon to use in tracking a target.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 11/00 - Details of sighting or aiming apparatusAccessories

Abstract

A system including a main system 100 having a controller 102, a system database 104, and multiple handlers 110-116 that cooperate with a medical knowledge library 120 that may be part of the system or have one or more components external to the main system 100. The handlers 110-116 are configmed to provide a communication path between the controller 102 and external systems 150-159. The medical knowledge library 120 includes a control module 122, a rules engine 124, and a serial knowledge manager 127. In at least one embodiment, the rules engine 124 is configured to analyze facts provided by a handler 118 (between the controller 102 and the control module 122) to assess and provide suggested treatments to be communicated to a user through a user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 70/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to practices or guidelines
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

Abstract

An apparatus for monitoring Intracranial Pressure (ICP) includes a non-invasive, flexible, wearable device (30), (60) with micro ultrasonic transducer arrays (32) fixed thereon. The wearable device (30), (60) is attached to the closed eyelid (21) of a conscious or unconscious patient with an adhesive (48). Using ultrasound sonography, the ultrasonic transducer arrays (32) on the wearable device (30), (60) image the optic nerve (26) behind the eyeball (20) to measure the Optical Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD). The ONSD provides an indication of the ICP in real time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 8/08 - Clinical applications
• A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves

Abstract

Various embodiments are described that relate to energy generation. A housing can retain a spring coupled to a gear set. As the spring experiences linear compression and extension, the spring can cause rotational movement in the gear set. The rotational movement from the gear set can cause rotation of a rotational magnet. The rotational magnet, when rotated about a coil set, can convert an energy. The energy can be used to charge a battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45F 3/06 - Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders specially adapted for military purposes
• A45C 15/00 - Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups , combined with other articles
• A45F 3/00 - Travelling or camp articlesSacks or packs carried on the body
• A45F 5/00 - Holders or carriers for hand articlesHolders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

Abstract

A simplified, gearless, passive z-axis 3d printer system is suitable for an elementary school which uses a slotted cam to convert x and y axis movement of the print head to adjust the z axis. More specifically, a low temperature 3d printer may use consumer crayons as the build material. The 3d printer system is designed such that it may be constructed of parts which may be 3d printed. The 3d printer system may further include a means of reclaiming and recasting the build material for reuse. The 3D printer system, and the reclaiming and recasting means may be part of a overall cyclic learning process. The 3D printer may be part of an overall learning process which may further include scanning and converting a 2D drawing to 3D format.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/232 - Driving means for motion along the axis orthogonal to the plane of a layer
• B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
• B29C 64/236 - Driving means for motion in a direction within the plane of a layer
• B29C 64/329 - Feeding using hoppers
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing

Abstract

In one embodiment, a radiofrequency (RF) driven actuator includes: a first layer having a thiol-ene polymer, synthesized to have a formulation represented by PETMPx-EDTy-TMPAEz-TVSa, with subscripts x, y, z, and a referring to nonzero mol % of respective particular monomers in the formulation, including pentaerythritol tetra(3-mercaptopropionate) as PETMP, ethanedithiol as EDT, trimethylolpropane diallyl ether as TMPAE, and tetravinylsilane (TVS), x+y=100 and z+a=100; a third layer including regenerated cellulose, the third layer having a lower coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than the first layer; and a second layer including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed in a polymer matrix composite. The second layer is a middle layer disposed between the first layer and the third layer to form a composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems
• B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters

Abstract

Various embodiments that pertain to fuel processing are described. A fuel processor can produce an endothermic reaction that cools a substance and produces a processed fuel from a raw fuel. A generator can employ the processed fuel to produce an electricity. The generator can supply the electricity to a load that uses the electricity to function. The load can become hot due to its functioning and can benefit from being cooled. The substance cooled by the fuel processor can cool load and in the process the substance can rise in temperature. This warmer substance can be transferred to the fuel processor to be cooled again and this cycle can continue. Further, the fuel processor can use the warmer substance to achieve the endothermic reaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 9/40 - Thermal non-catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils by indirect contact with preheated fluid other than hot combustion gases
• C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents
• F02C 1/05 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of hot gases or unheated pressurised gases, as the working fluid the working fluid being heated indirectly characterised by the type or source of heat, e.g. using nuclear or solar energy

Abstract

Embodiments of the presently disclosed technology provide orthopedic braces that employ adaptive/variable stiffness metamaterials to emulate the strain-stiffening behavior of ligaments. These orthopedic braces may provide lower rigidity during low-demand/low-strain activities (e.g., normal gait movements) and increased rigidity under high-demand/high-strain activities (e.g., running and other movements that require larger ranges of motion and rotational velocities).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
• A61L 15/12 - Stiffening bandages containing macromolecular materials

Abstract

The invention entails methods to detect and at least partially decontaminate an intact skin surface of a person suspected of exposure to harmful substance, such as cholinesterase inhibitors (i.e., nerve agents, carbamate pesticides), vesicants or synthetic opioids. The method uses a two-step film-forming composition, which indicates dermal contact of harmful substances, and at least partially decontaminate the skin surface if needed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 49/00 - Preparations for testing in vivo
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 9/70 - Web, sheet or filament bases
• A61K 38/39 - Connective tissue peptides, e.g. collagen, elastin, laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin, cold insoluble globulin [CIG]
• A61P 39/00 - General protective or antinoxious agents

Abstract

In one embodiment, an enclosure device for a printed circuit board (PCB) includes: an enclosure wall structure enclosing an enclosure interior which has a PCB space in which to dispose the PCB, the enclosure wall structure including therein an internal geometry of a monolithic heat exchanger core of a monolithic heat exchanger having a plurality of internal channels, the enclosure wall structure including one or more vents; and one or more fans configured to drive air via one or more inlets from an enclosure exterior outside of the enclosure wall structure through the internal channels and out of the one or more vents. The enclosure wall structure is configured to block air flowing through the internal channels from entering the enclosure interior.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/20 - Cooling means
• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A portable filtration system is described. The system may comprise: a mixing portion, comprising: a pump adaptor and a contaminant regulator. The pump adaptor may comprise: an upper plate, a lower plate, and a screen. The screen may axially extend between the upper and lower plates, wherein the upper plate, the lower plate, and the screen define a channel of a mixing chamber. The contaminant regulator may comprise a through-passage coupled to the upper plate, wherein the through-passage is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• B01D 61/10 - AccessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B01D 61/12 - Controlling or regulating
• B01D 65/02 - Membrane cleaning or sterilisation
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a tick-borne virus that causes severe hemorrhagic fever disease in humans. Currently, no licensed CCHF vaccines exist, and the protective epitopes remain unclear. Here, we tested a DNA vaccine expressing the M-segment glycoprotein precursor gene (GPC) of the laboratory CCHFV strain CCHFV-IbAr 10200 (CCHFV-M10200). Increasing the dose of CCHFV-M 10200 provides complete protection from homologous CCHFV challenge in mice, and significant (80%) protection from challenge with the clinically relevant, heterologous CCHFV-Afg09-2990 strain. We also report complete protection from CCHFV-Afg09-2990 challenge following vaccination with a CCHFV-Afg09-2990 GPC expressing DNA vaccine (CCHFV-M Afgog). Finally, we show that the non-structural M-segment protein, GP38, influences CCHF vaccine immunogenicity and provides significant protection from homologous CCHFV challenge. Our results demonstrate that M-segment DNA vaccines elicit protective CCHF immunity and further illustrate the immunorelevance of GP38.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof
• C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

Abstract

A device is provided that can be rapidly decontaminated in response to exposure to toxic chemicals and biological materials. The device combines electroluminescence (EL) surfaces and panels with a reactive coating including a dye that acts to neutralize toxic chemical and biological materials. A current is applied to an EL display that has been coated with a fluorescent dye. The dye in turns converts nearby ambient oxygen to the more reactive singlet oxygen form that is responsible for the decontamination of toxic chemicals and agents in proximity to the device. Potential uses of the reactive decontamination device include surface panels of vehicles, exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, furniture, wands, and flexible surfaces such as tarps for tents, as well as fabrics and textiles, both woven and non-woven.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/08 - Radiation
• A62D 3/30 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 35/39 - Photocatalytic properties

Abstract

A fracture stabilization orthosis includes a fabric or fabric wrap and a plurality of struts, each strut comprising two or more sheets of a material conformable to contours of a leg and insertable into a sleeve or pocket on the fabric or fabric wrap. The fabric or fabric wrap is shaped so that when it is wrapped around a limb it forms a frustum.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/058 - Splints
• A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces

Abstract

Protective eyewear that may provide a full field of view while shielding users from unsafe, harmful, or unwanted visual elements, including high-intensity sources such as lasers, is described. Such shielding may include, for instance, capturing, attenuating, transforming, filtering, and/or otherwise processing such unsafe, harmful, or unwanted visual elements for presentation to users. The protective eyewear may enhance visual elements, such as by increasing brightness or contrast. The protective eyewear may allow users to see visual elements outside their normal or expected range such as ultraviolet and infrared. The protective eyewear may include one or more cameras that may capture visual information associated with the user environment. The captured information may be analyzed and processed such that harmful or unwanted visual elements are removed and/or otherwise processed to be made safe for viewing. After processing, the captured information may be rendered and provided via a display of the protective eyewear.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 9/02 - Goggles

Abstract

Inventors unexpectedly discovered and claim a method of managing clinical outcomes using clinical outcome burn patient management system and method to curate a panel of optimum number of biomarkers to describe the clinical outcome variable with maximum efficacy for clinicians managing treatment and determining clinical outcomes for burn patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

Abstract

Various embodiments that pertain to private permissioned hierarchical blockchains are described over fog/edge and multi-Cloud computing networks. In one example, a blockchain component can manage a private permissioned blockchain. An engagement component can engage a user with a network by way of the private permissioned blockchain. The network can be of different configurations, such as comprising at least one node (e.g., a first node and a second node) as well as being an access network, a backbone network, or a hybrid network. A communication component can enable a communication with the user and the network, such as the first node, by way of the private permissioned blockchain.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

Abstract

2/hr. The impermeable clay-platelet filler component includes an aspect ratio having a ratio of diameter to thickness of 10 to 1 or greater. The impermeable clay-platelet filler component and the permeable metal-organic framework filler component each has at least a 20 weight percent of the film.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/52 - Polyethers
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

Abstract

A low-cost objective lens design uses only ZnS optical material, suitable for use with an uncooled infrared bolometer having a curved focal plane. Its objective lens field of view is at least ±20.0° over a 1280×720 pixel array with 0.0012 mm pitch. Lens chromatic aberrations are corrected over at least the 8-11 micron infrared wavelength band. The objective lens operates at a relatively fast F #/1.0 which is common in the art for bolometer applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/14 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use with infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

Abstract

This invention relates to a wholly recombinant four factor hemostatic complex concentrate (4F-PCC) composition, human liver cell-produced product. Methods of producing a hemostatic composition using a hepatocyte cell line and a CRISPR/Cas9 gene activation multiplexing, which allows for simultaneous and high level expression of the FII, FVII, FIX, and FX clotting factors. The resultant product is a recombinant resuscitation solution to aid in mitigation of coagulopathy, reversal of coagulopathic states, and fluid resuscitation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/48 - Hydrolases (3) acting on peptide bonds (3.4)
• A61K 38/36 - Blood coagulation or fibrinolysis factors
• C07K 14/75 - Fibrinogen
• C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
• C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
• C12N 9/64 - Proteinases derived from animal tissue, e.g. rennin
• C12N 9/74 - Thrombin
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome
• C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

Abstract

A bullet tracking system comprising a sensor sub-system that generates bullet tracking data by tracking a position and range of a bullet discharged from a remote-controlled weapon and traveling to an intended target; a processor that processes the bullet tracking data to determine aim adjustments of the weapon for subsequent firing of bullets to compensate for tracked bullet ballistics to improve an accuracy of the bullets for reaching the intended target; and a control sub-system to make the aim adjustments of the weapon.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 3/14 - Indirect aiming means
• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
• F41G 5/06 - Elevating or traversing control systems for guns using electric means for remote control

Abstract

A multi-compartment mortar increment container (MIC) enables burning of two propellants to broaden the pressure-time curve providing additional energy and force behind a mortar shell while maintaining allowable pressures. During the ballistic cycle, the mortar increment container burns allowing the faster propellant to mix with the slower propellant. The slower propellant will burn later in the ballistic cycle generating higher pressure behind the projectile leading to higher velocity.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 5/192 - Cartridge cases characterised by the material used

Abstract

A battery activation device uses ballistic pressure to directly activate a liquid reserve battery and simultaneously complete the battery ground circuit to the electronics system. The gas pressure generated during ballistic launch reacts upon a piston face that transforms the pressure directly into a linear force which is then applied to the liquid reserve battery for activation. An internal shear disc prevents unintentional battery activation from an accidental drop and if sufficient launch pressure has not been realized by device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 6/38 - Deferred-action cells containing electrolyte and made operational by physical means, e.g. thermal cells by mechanical means
• F42C 15/33 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges operated by change of fluid pressure by breaking a vacuum or pressure container
• H01M 50/682 - Containers for storing liquidsDelivery conduits therefor accommodated in battery or cell casings

Abstract

Solid fuel pellets or particles are coated with a diamond-like and/or graphitic coating to impart increased resistance to oxidation or other forms of degradation. An apparatus and method for producing solid fuel pellets or particles or other comminuted or particulate material that are coated with diamond-like and/or graphitic coatings employ plasma coating of the particles or comminuted material in a plasma chamber that has provision for agitating and/or stirring the particles during the plasma coating process. The gas feed to the plasma chamber may contain at least one organic carbon source.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 5/32 - Coating
• B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
• C23C 16/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C23C 16/26 - Deposition of carbon only
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system for cleaning a well includes (i) an ultraviolet (UV) light emitting device and/or (ii) a first brush connected with an abrasion device motor to drive the first brush in rotation around a longitudinal axis of the first brush. A cable reel and a cable are connected with (i) the UV light emitting device to power the UV light emitting device, to lower the UV light emitting device into the well, and to raise the UV light emitting device from the well; and/or (ii) the first brush and the abrasion device motor, to power the abrasion device motor, to lower the first brush and the abrasion device motor into the well, and to raise the first brush and the abrasion device motor from the well.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells
• B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
• B08B 7/04 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
• B08B 17/02 - Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust
• E21B 19/02 - Rod or cable suspensions
• E21B 19/084 - Apparatus for feeding the rods or cablesApparatus for increasing or decreasing the pressure on the drilling toolApparatus for counterbalancing the weight of the rods with flexible drawing means, e.g. cables

Abstract

For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 27/10 - Beam splitting or combining systems
• G02B 27/30 - Collimators

Abstract

In one embodiment, a cold mix asphalt composition comprises an aggregate blend including an aggregate and a filler; and a cold mix asphalt binder including a urethane-modified asphalt binder mixed with the aggregate blend to form the cold mix asphalt composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch

Abstract

In one embodiment, an enclosure device for a printed circuit board (PCB) includes an enclosure wall structure enclosing an enclosure interior which has a PCB space in which to dispose the PCB. The enclosure wall structure includes therein an internal geometry of a monolithic heat exchanger core of a monolithic heat exchanger having a plurality of internal channels. The enclosure wall structure includes one or more vents. One or more fans are configured to drive air via one or more inlets from an enclosure exterior outside of the enclosure wall structure through the internal channels and out of the one or more vents. A plurality of misters are disposed at a plurality of misting locations external of the enclosure wall structure to deliver a misting fluid to the plurality of misting locations for cooling an exterior of the enclosure wall structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• G06F 1/20 - Cooling means

Abstract

A parabolic mixing nozzle including a body having an internal flow channel having a well and a plurality of parabolic shaped channels extending through the well and wherein each of the plurality of parabolic shaped channels converge together and open into an exit passage to disrupt the laminar flow of material through the parabolic mixing nozzle and a method of making products using the parabolic mixing nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/20 - Injection nozzles
• B01F 25/432 - Mixing tubes, e.g. wherein the material is moved in a radial or partly reversed direction with means for dividing the material flow into separate sub-flows and for repositioning and recombining these sub-flowsCross-mixing, e.g. conducting the outer layer of the material nearer to the axis of the tube or vice-versa
• B01F 25/433 - Mixing tubes wherein the shape of the tube influences the mixing, e.g. mixing tubes with varying cross-section or provided with inwardly extending profiles
• B01F 25/46 - Homogenising or emulsifying nozzles
• B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29K 105/24 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cross-linked or vulcanised
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

An additive manufactured enhanced sidearm comprising an ejectable barrel group assembly having two barrels, each with a chamber, in an under and over configuration thereby forming a top and bottom, and preloaded with keyed rounds having a series wherein each of said projectiles is keyed via a keyway in a chamber in said barrel, each of said projectiles in said barrel group are keyed having 0 to 4 keyways formed in the side of the projectile said projectiles having a propellant and primer means disposed behind said projectile in said chamber, a series of electrical contacts disposed within said chambers in communication with said primer means, a rail disposed at the bottom of the barrels with a locking notch means, a battery disposed with said ejectable barrel group, a grip assembly in communication with said ejectable barrel group assembly said grip assembly comprising a hand grip, a pc board disposed within said hand grip, a trigger group disposed upon said pc board, a high voltage generator circuit disposed on said pc board, at least one recoil plate assembly disposed upon said pc board, at least one microprocessor disposed upon said pc board, and a removable safety block that interferes with the batter to pc board connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/06 - Plural barrels
• F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels
• F41C 3/00 - Pistols
• F42C 11/00 - Electric fuzes
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

In this disclosure, a zebrafish model is established for rapid screening of potential drug candidates for prevention and treatment of sepsis. To this end, three endpoints (mortality, tail-fin edema, and reactive oxygen species detection) screening method is established to identify drugs of potential use among approved drugs and/or novel small molecules, and 16 drugs were identified, which target serotonin receptors, receptor tyrosine kinases, dietary supplements, antihistamine drugs, serotonin uptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and other antipsychotic drugs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

The disclosure provides a compact ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna comprising a plurality of sub-radiator segments, the plurality of sub-radiator segments being a flare section, an inductive corner section, and a rib section. The inductive corner section is configured to mount to a ground surface and connects the flare section and the inductive corner section. The UWB operates over a wide frequency range of 2-18 GHz with good impedance match, high forward gain, stable phase center, and consistent radiation performance. The UWB antenna further comprises a feed point. The feed point is configured to receive a coaxial connector. The plurality of sub-radiator segments are each optimized to propagate electromagnetic currents during specific frequency ranges within the wide frequency range of 2-18 GHz. Further, the UWB antenna can be a single monolithic material, such as a metallic aluminum.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 5/25 - Ultra-wideband [UWB] systems, e.g. multiple resonance systemsPulse systems
• H01Q 5/335 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way using frequency dependent circuits or components, e.g. trap circuits or capacitors at the feed, e.g. for impedance matching

Abstract

A nano- structured alloy material includes a nanoparticle; a matrix phase surrounding the nanoparticle; and an alkali/ alkali Earth metal to alter (i) a material property of the nanoparticle, (ii) a material property of the matrix phase, and (iii) an interaction of the nanoparticle with the matrix phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 9/00 - Alloys based on copper
• C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
• B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
• B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions used therein to dye via a bifunctional diazirene compound high-performance textiles including para-aramid (polymers of co-polymers), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), or nylon as filament yarns and/or spun yarns of fibers or fiber-blends thereof and in a manner more quickly and more environmentally friendly.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
• D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
• D06P 1/384 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes with a reactive group not directly attached to the heterocyclic group

Abstract

A portable decontamination chamber including an outer container defining a first internal volume; an interior receptacle positioned within the first internal volume and defining a second internal volume that is configured to receive an item to be decontaminated; an insulating liner configured to be positioned within the first internal volume between an interior surface of the outer container and an exterior surface of the interior receptacle; a thermite compact configured to be positioned within the first internal volume and in contact with at least a portion of the exterior surface of the interior receptacle; and an initiator configured to ignite the thermite compact to induce a biological decontamination temperature within the second internal volume in order to thoroughly and rapidly decontaminate material tainted with unwanted biological matter in a readily deployable package without the generation of additional gaseous products that increase the pressure within the decontamination chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/04 - Heat
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• C06B 33/12 - Compositions containing particulate metal, alloy, boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium with at least one oxygen supplying material which is either a metal oxide or a salt, organic or inorganic, capable of yielding a metal oxide the material being two or more oxygen-yielding compounds
• F42B 3/11 - Initiators therefor characterised by the material used, e.g. for initiator case or electric leads
• F42B 3/113 - Initiators therefor activated by optical means, e.g. laser, flashlight

Abstract

A method for treating traumatic brain injury include administering to a patient having traumatic brain injury and in need of treatment an effective amount of a composition comprising resveratrol triacetate or esterified resveratrol. The traumatic brain injury may be a penetrating brain injury.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/222 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin with compounds having aromatic groups, e.g. dipivefrine, ibopamine
• A61K 31/22 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin
• A61K 31/221 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin with compounds having an amino group, e.g. acetylcholine, acetylcarnitine
• A61K 31/66 - Phosphorus compounds
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A61P 39/06 - Free radical scavengers or antioxidants

Abstract

Methods, devices, systems, and computer-readable media are described for providing adaptive and closed loop hemorrhagic shock resuscitation. A computing device may cause activation of an automated tourniquet configured to impede extremity bleeding. The computing device may additionally cause activation of an adaptive resuscitation controller by determining a desired mean arterial pressure setpoint and causing, based on the desired mean arterial pressure setpoint, the adaptive resuscitation controller to infuse fluids into the patient. The computing device may then monitor component pressure measurements of the automated tourniquet and blood pressure parameters of the patient. The computing device may then, based on the component pressure measurements, cause modification of one or more operating parameters of the automated tourniquet. The computing device may additionally and/or alternatively, based on comparing the blood pressure parameters to the desired mean arterial pressure setpoint, cause the adaptive resuscitation controller to infuse fluids into the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• A61B 17/132 - Tourniquets
• A61B 17/135 - Tourniquets inflatable
• A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
• G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation

Abstract

A method of treating thrombosis in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of a PDE4 inhibitor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/44 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof
• A61K 31/727 - HeparinHeparan
• A61M 1/16 - Dialysis systemsArtificial kidneysBlood oxygenators with membranes

Abstract

A majority of military casualties occur during the pre-hospital period. The cause of death is largely associated with massive traumatic bleeding that leads to organ damage due to sustained hypoxia. Currently, therapeutics are lacking at the point of injury to mitigate hypoxic damage and maintain the survivability of severe hemorrhage prior to reaching medical facilities. This invention addresses that by introducing a method of co-administering prolyl hydroxylase domain inhibitor (PHDi, MK-8617), anti-fibrinolytic agent (tranexamic acid), and bradykinin receptor antagonist (icatibant) as anti-hemorrhage agents in combination with resuscitation fluid treatment with colloid solution of 25% human albumin that has an advantage of relatively small volume requirement to maintain blood volume. In addition, a kit comprising anti-hemorrhage agents that can be easily carried to the battlefield is also provided here. The therapeutic application of those agents on or near the point of injury can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha and enhance blood clot formation, which improves the patient's cellular adaptation to hypoxia and reduce hemorrhage, and thus can decrease organ failure and increase the patient's survivability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61P 9/00 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system

Abstract

Disclosed herein are embodiments of an energetic compound and methods of making and using the same. Energetic compound embodiments disclosed herein exhibit physical and chemical properties that facilitate their use in various applications, such as high energy propellant plasticizers, melt-castable explosives, and the like. Efficient and safe method embodiments for making the disclosed energetic compound embodiments are described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 271/06 - 1,2,4-OxadiazolesHydrogenated 1,2,4-oxadiazoles
• C06B 25/34 - Compositions containing a nitrated organic compound the compound being a nitrated acyclic, alicyclic or heterocyclic amine

Abstract

The present invention is directed to aqueous solid polymer electrolytes that comprise a lithium salt and an ionic liquid, and battery cells comprising the same. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the electrolytes and methods of using the electrolytes in batteries and other electrochemical technologies.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

An apparatus for testing personal protection equipment or devices comprising an enclosure body having an air-inflatable support structure that receives an air-transferable chemical and air to maintain a substantially rigid structural integrity; a nozzle connected to the air-inflatable support structure, wherein the nozzle releases air and the air-transferable chemical from the air-inflatable support structure into the interior of the enclosure body for a selected period of time as a concentration of the air-transferable chemical in the interior of the enclosure body is at a steady state of uniformity; and a panel integrated into the enclosure body that passively releases air from the enclosure body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• E04H 15/20 - Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
• G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum

Abstract

We disclose an ultrawide-band (USB) dual polarization three-dimensional (3D) tapered aperture Vivaldi antenna. It is generally comprised of a radiator having two pairs of tapering arms, each pair corresponding to a different polarization and the tapering arms spaced thereof closest to one another at a feed point location of the antenna and taper outwardly in opposite directions, thus forming a 3D Vivaldi antenna aperture therebetween; and a dual feed balun connecting to each of the two pairs of tapering arms and providing a separate channel for each of the polarizations. Embodiments of our antenna have been designed and simulated using full-wave electromagnetics commercial software. The results for our antennas demonstrate over 20:1 operating bandwidth with good radiation characteristics and very low cross polarization.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
• H01P 3/06 - Coaxial lines
• H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction

Abstract

In one embodiment, contamination detection includes attaching a front-facing side of a detector enclosure to a ripper of a ripper machine. The detector enclosure includes a rear-facing side having a rear-facing window, two lateral-facing sides, and a bottom-facing side. A detector is disposed inside the detector enclosure. The ripper is inserted into a soil to position the rear-facing window, the two lateral-facing sides, and the bottom-facing side of the detector enclosure below a soil surface of the soil. The ripper is moved horizontally through the soil leading with the front-facing side of the detector enclosure to detect subsurface contamination via the rear-facing window using the detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/167 - Measuring radioactive content of objects, e.g. contamination
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• G01T 1/169 - Exploration, location of contaminated surface areas

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and associated methods for calculating and displaying formation flight information, to include aircraft spacing, predicted trajectory data, and lost visual contact alerts, on an augmented reality display designed to interface with aviation helmets. The augmented reality display device collects imagery of a leading aircraft from the vantage point of a pilot in a trailing aircraft. The collected imagery is processed through object detection, tracking, and orientation estimation techniques that return the leading aircraft's distance, direction, and orientation. The estimated leading aircraft data informs a generated virtual overlay. The generated virtual overlay is transmitted to the augmented reality display for viewing by the pilot in the trailing aircraft. The display of relevant formation flight information using augmented reality tools may result in improved formation flight spacing, emergency procedure response, and collision avoidance.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration

Abstract

To improve the performance of certain multivalent metal electrodes, the electrodes can be treated prior to use in an electrochemical cell by applying a solution comprising an acid to a surface of a multivalent metal electrode, then removing excess solution comprising the acid and drying the surface of the multivalent metal electrode. The resulting electrode has an outer interphase layer comprised of a hydrated hydroxychloride comprising the multivalent metal, where the interphase layer has a thickness of less than 5 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/38 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups

Abstract

A system for automatically locking a control laser in a Rydberg atomic sensor may comprise an atomic vapor cell, a probe laser configured to excite the atoms in the atomic vapor cell to an intermediate energy state, and a control laser configured to excite the one or more atoms in the atomic vapor cell from the intermediate energy state to a higher energy state. The light generated by the control laser may be dithered at a pre-determined frequency. The system further comprises a photodiode configured to convert light received from the vapor cell into an electrical signal, a lock-in amplifier configured to generate an error signal based on the electrical signal received from the photo diode and a received reference oscillation frequency, and a servo configured to receive the generated error signal from the lock-in amplifier and adjust a frequency of the control laser based on the received error signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 29/08 - Measuring electromagnetic field characteristics
• G01R 29/14 - Measuring field distribution

Abstract

In one embodiment, a 3D printing system includes: a stage on which a substrate is disposed; first and second syringe pumps; first and second syringes; a hydrodynamic flow focusing nozzle having a central channel coupled to the first syringe to receive a printing ink and two side channels on two sides of the central channel and coupled to the second syringe to receive a sheath fluid to pinch the central channel; and a pulse generator to apply an electric potential between the hydrodynamic flow focusing nozzle and the substrate to deposit the printing ink on the substrate on-demand and control ejection frequency of the printing ink. The first syringe pump is controllable to adjust a printing ink flow rate of the printing ink to deposit the printing ink onto the substrate. The second syringe pump is controllable to adjust a sheath fluid flow rate of the sheath fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B82B 3/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures by manipulation of individual atoms or molecules, or limited collections of atoms or molecules as discrete units

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to IgA antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof and to cocktails of antibodies and antigen binding fragments that neutralize virus infection without contributing to antibody-dependent enhancement of dengue virus infection. The present disclosure also relates to immortalized B cells that produce, and to epitopes that bind to, such antibodies and antigen binding fragments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from viruses from RNA viruses
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments, systems, methods, and media for estimating compensatory reserve and predicting hemodynamic decompensation using physiological data are provided. In some embodiments, a system for estimating compensatory reserve is provided, the system comprising: a processor programmed to: receive a blood pressure waveform of a subject; generate a first sample of the blood pressure waveform with a first duration; provide the sample as input to a trained CNN that was trained using samples of the first duration from blood pressure waveforms recorded from subjects while decreasing the subject's central blood volume, each sample being associated with a compensatory reserve metric; receive, from the trained CNN, a first compensatory reserve metric based on the first sample; and cause information indicative of remaining compensatory reserve to be presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G06N 3/004 - Artificial life, i.e. computing arrangements simulating life
• G06N 3/008 - Artificial life, i.e. computing arrangements simulating life based on physical entities controlled by simulated intelligence so as to replicate intelligent life forms, e.g. based on robots replicating pets or humans in their appearance or behaviour

Abstract

A filter adaptor is provided for a respirator that allows the respirator to accommodate filters that have a different connection interface than the filter connection on the respirator. The adaptor includes a body having a first surface and an opposite second surface and defines a through hole. Mask locking tabs on the first surface engage with a complementary bayonet attachment the respirator. A first wall on the first surface and an inlet port gasket thereon nests within a complementary inlet port on the respirator to form an air-tight seal between the first wall and the inlet port. A valve ring on the first surface of the body engages an inlet valve on the respirator. A second wall on the second surface includes filter locking tabs that engage with a complementary filter opening of a filter. A filter gasket around the second wall forms an air-tight seal between the filter opening and the adaptor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 23/02 - Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators
• A62B 9/04 - CouplingsSupporting frames

Abstract

A method of predicting acute mountain sickness (AMS) at sea level, prior to altitude ascent, that identifies level of AMS risk (no, mild, severe). The method includes collecting a urine sample from a subject and analyzing the urine sample for a quantity of at least one metabolite selected from the group consisting of creatine, taurine, N-methylhistidine, hypoxanthine, 1-methylnicotinamide, 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate, acetylcarnitine, and 3-methylhistidine. The quantity is compared to a threshold value for the respective metabolite. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether the subject will be susceptible to experience AMS, and its severity, once at high altitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor
• G01N 33/70 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving creatine or creatinine

Abstract

A remote weapon system (RWS) for an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) includes a dedicated weapon, multi-axis gimbal and ammunition handling capabilities with all operations functioning remotely and wirelessly. The RWS comprises system-level and component-level safety features which preclude the weapon of the remote weapon system from being operable if removed from the remote weapon system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/34 - Feeding of belted ammunition from magazines
• F41A 7/06 - Machine-gun rechargers, e.g. manually operated electrically operated
• F41A 9/37 - Feeding two or more kinds of ammunition to the same gunFeeding from two sides
• F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
• F41A 19/08 - Mechanical firing mechanisms remote actuatedMechanical firing mechanisms lanyard actuated
• F41A 19/12 - SearsSear mountings
• F41A 19/58 - Electric firing mechanisms
• F41A 25/00 - Gun mountings permitting recoil or return to battery, e.g. gun cradlesBarrel buffers or brakes
• F41A 25/14 - Spring-operated systems using coil springs adjustable
• F41A 27/00 - Gun mountings permitting traversing or elevating movement, e.g. gun carriages

Abstract

Apparatuses are disclosed herein for holding and securing an item. In one embodiment the item holder includes at least one layer of material between two outer layers of material. The two outer layers are made of a different material than the material of the at least one layer of material. Portions of the two outer layers and the at least one layer are secured together to form an opened ended receptacle for receiving an item. A set of hook/loop fasteners are secured to the exterior of the receptacle. The item holder also includes a material loop adapted to receive the receptacle. The material loop includes an interior surface that includes a second set of hook/loop fasters adapted to contact the first set of hook/loop fasteners. Although not required, an insertion tool may be used for insertion of receptacle into the material loop.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 33/02 - Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
• A45F 5/02 - Fastening articles to the garment
• F41C 33/04 - Special attachments therefor
• A45F 5/00 - Holders or carriers for hand articlesHolders or carriers for use while travelling or camping

Abstract

In one embodiment, a flotation apparatus for treating a liquid medium includes a flotation body; one or more UV lamps connected to the flotation body to be submerged in the liquid medium from the flotation body; and a filter screen connected to the flotation body to be submerged in the liquid medium upstream of the one or more UV lamps. The filter screen extends downward below a surface of the liquid medium to a lowest level which is disposed at or below a lowest level of the one or more UV lamps.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

Abstract

Provided herein are antibodies and antibody fragments that bind to SARS-COV-2 spike protein. Methods of using these antibodies in in vitro methods are provided. Methods of using these antibodies in vivo to treat or prevent SARS-COV-2 infections are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from viruses from RNA viruses
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

A water treatment system that includes cationic polyacrylamide (cPAM) and xanthan (i.e., xanthan gum) effectively treats water contaminated with microorganisms such as harmful algal blooms (HAB). The combination of cPAM and xanthan forms cohesive thread-like flocs with the microorganisms entrapped therein. The flocs are then separated from the aqueous media, thereby removing the microorganisms. The combination of cPAM and xanthan has dramatically reduced toxicity compared to cPAM alone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/56 - Macromolecular compounds
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• C02F 1/52 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flocculation or precipitation of suspended impurities

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to oxidation- and/or corrosion-resistant nanostructured metallic system and techniques for producing such systems. The metallic system may include (i) a solvent of copper (Cu) metal that comprises 50 to 99.98 atomic percent (at. %) of the metallic system, (ii) a first solute of tantalum (Ta) metal dispersed in the solvent metal, the first solute comprising 0.01 to 50 at. % of the metallic system, (iii) a second solute of an oxidation and/or corrosion resistance-inducing metal dispersed in the solvent metal, the second solute comprising 0.01 to 50 at. % of the metallic system, and optionally (iv) a third solute of an additional metal dispersed in the solvent metal, the third solute comprising 0.01 to 50 at. % of the metallic system, the additional metal being an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or a transition metal that is different from the solvent, first solute, and second solute.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 45/00 - Amorphous alloys
• C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
• C22C 1/11 - Making amorphous alloys

Abstract

A vehicle or shipping-container monitoring system is provided. The system is used to sample the interior environment of the container and if needed, clear a potentially hazardous material from the interior of the container prior to conventional opening. The system includes a monitoring assembly affixed to a first through-penetration in the vehicle container, an evacuation assembly affixed to a second through-penetration in the vehicle container, and an intake penetration with a cap affixed to a third through-penetration in the vehicle container. A method is also provided to assess the interior of a vehicle or shipping container for hazardous gases or vapors prior to opening the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 90/48 - Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
• B65D 90/22 - Safety features

Abstract

Compositions and methods of improving an immunological response in a human subject suffering from a Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a wound comprising the step of: (i) administering one or more isolated and purified strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or adjuvants to the wounded area of the human subject, said genomic phages interacting with innate and adaptive immune system of the human subject, while providing biological protection and/or wound recovery or stimulation; and (ii) co-administering one or more additional genomic phages selected from genomic phages selected from Myoviridae, Podoviridae and Siphoviridae interacts and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or adjuvants to the wounded area of the human subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/18 - Testing for antimicrobial activity of a material
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof

Abstract

Various embodiments relate to antenna panels with different geometries. Two or more log-periodic panels, such as log-periodic antenna panels, can be arranged along about the same plane next to one another. In one example, two panels can be employed, a first panel and a second panel. These panels can have a geometry, with the first panel having a first geometry and the second panel having a second geometry that is a mirror of the first geometry.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 11/10 - Log-periodic antennas
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path

Abstract

A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices

Abstract

An ammunition projectile puller includes a body with one or more jaws to engage the projectile. The jaws can generally displace axially or radially relative to an axis of a through opening, and/or rotate around an axis transverse to the through axis, all within a predetermined range of motion. The jaws obtain a reliable purchase on the projectile to facilitate the extraction. The extracted projectile is cleared from the puller by the insertion of the next projectile to be extracted. The device is thus self-locating, self-locking, self-clearing, tolerant of projectile variation, operable with different projectile types and calibers, reliable, and efficient.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 33/06 - Dismantling fuzes, cartridges, projectiles, missiles, rockets, or bombs

Abstract

For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for near-to-eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/30 - Collimators
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 27/10 - Beam splitting or combining systems

Abstract

A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices

Abstract

A functionally graded structure for a protective device includes a plurality of lattice structures including at least a first lattice structure having a first geometry and a second lattice structure having a second geometry. The first lattice structure with the first geometry has a first compression response property and the second lattice structure with the second geometry has a second compression response property that is different from the first compression response property.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices

Abstract

A composite product includes basalt fibers and a liquid polymer resin mixed with a curing agent and infused into the basalt fibers. A method of making the composite product includes mixing a liquid polymer resin with a curing agent to form a resin matrix; infusing the resin matrix into basalt fibers; and curing the basalt fibers infused with the resin matrix to form the composite product. The method may further include adding an additive including at least one of graphene or graphite to the liquid polymer resin and the curing agent, and mixing the additive with them to form the resin matrix which is infused into the basalt fibers. It may further include weighing the additive, at about 0.1% to 0.3% of a weight of the liquid polymer resin and curing agent, to be added to the liquid polymer resin and curing agent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
• C08G 59/22 - Di-epoxy compounds
• C08G 59/24 - Di-epoxy compounds carbocyclic
• C08G 59/50 - Amines
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon

Abstract

In a general form, a running complexity analysis is computed for the skin temperature and heart rate measures as they both provide different views of the control of the thermoregulatory system. Initial Tsk and HR complexities at rest may form a baseline or normalization factor used to individualize the system. In at least one embodiment, the ratio of HR complexity to Tsk complexity is an indication of the individual's thermoregulatory strain level with one implementation for the thermoregulatory strain index.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate

Abstract

Provided herein are methods for next generation sequencing a target using universal adapter technologies and identifying and reducing error by distinguishing the signals from sequencing the target based on the location on the flow cell of the signals from sequencing the sample identifying region(s) of the adapters.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
• C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
• C40B 50/08 - Liquid phase synthesis, i.e. wherein all library building blocks are in liquid phase or in solution during library creationParticular methods of cleavage from the liquid support

Abstract

A method of forming a net shape preform for a high performance ballistic helmet includes preparing one or more full prepreg plies, preparing one or more filler prepreg plies, wherein a shape and orientation of one filler prepreg ply of the one or more filler prepreg plies is different from a shape and orientation of another filler prepreg ply of the one or more filler prepreg plies, layering the one or more full prepreg plies with one or more filler prepreg plies to form a ply stack and deforming a portion of the ply stack while constraining the ply stack by applying in-plane tensional force to the ply stack to form the net-shape preform.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/56 - Tensioning reinforcements before or during shaping
• B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
• B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material
• B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• F41H 1/08 - Protection helmets of plasticsPlastic head-shields
• F41H 5/04 - Plate construction composed of more than one layer

Abstract

A method of installing an underbody kit to a vehicle comprising providing a rapid underbody kit deployment crate comprising a pallet, at least one inflatable bladder, and at least one cover; removing the at least one cover from the pallet; placing the underbody kit onto the pallet and the at least one inflatable bladder; securing the at least one cover back onto the pallet; transporting the rapid underbody kit deployment crate to an assembly location; removing the at least one cover from the pallet; driving the vehicle over the rapid underbody kit deployment crate; inflating the at least one inflatable bladder to vertically lift the underbody kit into installation position; installing the underbody kit to an underbody of the vehicle; deflating the at least one inflatable bladder by releasing the fluid from the at least one inflatable bladder; and driving the vehicle away from the rapid underbody kit deployment crate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B66F 3/35 - Inflatable flexible elements, e.g. bellows
• B66F 3/36 - Load-engaging elements
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units

Abstract

An optoelectronic device apparatus using active, frequency-selective metasurfaces to achieve retroreflection at a pre-determined single frequency and optionally provide signal modulation on the reflected light beam. The apparatus may use several active, frequency-selective metasurfaces to replace traditional optical lens and mirrors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/19 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on variable-reflection or variable-refraction elements not provided for in groups
• H04B 10/11 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum

Abstract

2+  (I) 4 perfluoroalkyl; m is independently in each occurrence an integer of 0 to 12 inclusive; p is an integer of 0 to 36 inclusive, to form an amide, a thioamide, or an ester; Ar is a 1,3,5-modified phenyl, and 1.4>×>0. A process of synthesis thereof and the use to chemically modify a gaseous reactant are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 53/58 - Ammonia
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment
• C07F 1/08 - Copper compounds

Abstract

A system and method for producing a recombinant Moringa oleifera coagulant protein (MO) in Bacillus includes the expression of a recombinant nucleic acid encoding the MO protein fused or linked to a Bacillus signal peptide (SP). The nucleic acid can also be modified by codon optimization for enhanced expression of the MO protein in bacteria. The recombinant MO protein has coagulation/flocculation activity and can be used in the treatment of contaminated water, particularly drinking water. Vectors and nucleic acid constructs encoding the MO protein and SP, and host bacterial cells are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
• C12N 15/75 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Bacillus
• C12R 1/125 - Bacillus subtilis
• C12R 1/19 - Escherichia coli

Abstract

The disclosed subject matter relates to a method of treating of asbestos or asbestos-containing material, comprising applying to the asbestos or asbestos-containing material a composition including a treatment compound comprising at least one of hexafluoro titanium di-ammonium, potassium hexafluoro zirconate. ammonium hexafluoro phosphate. ammonium hexafluoro stannate, ammonium hexafluoro germanate, ammonium tetrafluoro borate or ammonium heptafluoro tantalite; and a fluorine scavenger compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
• G01N 1/22 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the gaseous state
• A62D 101/41 - Inorganic fibers, e.g. asbestos
• B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless

Abstract

A nano-structured alloy material includes a nanoparticle; a matrix phase surrounding the nanoparticle; and an alkali/alkali Earth metal to alter (i) a material property of the nanoparticle. (ii) a material property of the matrix phase, and (iii) an interaction of the nanoparticle with the matrix phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 1/054 - Nanosized particles
• B22F 1/065 - Spherical particles
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C22C 9/00 - Alloys based on copper

Abstract

A firearm with a real-time cartridge counter display function, comprising a firearm body, a cartridge clip, a scope, and ammunition cartridge or cartridges loaded within the cartridge clip.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/62 - Magazines having means for indicating the number of cartridges left in the magazine, e.g. last-round indicators
• F41G 1/38 - Telescopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnanceSupports or mountings therefor

Abstract

4 perfluoroalkyl; m is independently in each occurrence an integer of 0 to 12 inclusive; p is an integer of 0 to 36 inclusive, to form an amide, a thioamide, or an ester; Ar is a 1,3,5-modified phenyl, and 1.4>x>0. A process of synthesis thereof and the use to chemically modify a gaseous reactant are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 1/08 - Copper compounds
• B01D 53/58 - Ammonia
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment

Abstract

Gluconacetobacter and culturing media in a container; combining organic additives or inorganic additives with the active cellulose-producing bacteria in the container to produce a cellulose hydrogel matrix composed of entangled bacteria-produced cellulose nanofibers; controlling a concentration of the additives in the cellulose hydrogel matrix; and exposing the cellulose hydrogel matrix in selected thermal environment to create a biofabricated functional material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 19/04 - Polysaccharides, i.e. compounds containing more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic bonds
• B01J 35/33 - Electric or magnetic properties
• C01B 32/05 - Preparation or purification of carbon not covered by groups , , ,
• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose

Abstract

A polymer-based material includes a polymeric binder and one or more porous active materials that adsorb, chemisorb, decompose, or a combination thereof, a hazardous chemical. The polymeric binder and the one or more porous active materials are combined to form a composite bead. The polymeric binder may include a polyurethane or a styrene-based block copolymer. The porous active materials may comprise metal-organic frameworks, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, and metal hydrates. The one or more porous active materials may be between 1 and 99 wt % of a total composite mass of the composite bead. Alternatively, the one or more porous active materials may be between 80 and 95 wt % of a total composite mass of the composite bead. The hazardous chemical may include a chemical warfare agent, a simulant of chemical warfare agents, and toxic industrial chemicals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62D 3/33 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents by chemically fixing the harmful substance, e.g. by chelation or complexation
• A62B 17/00 - Protective clothing affording protection against heat or harmful chemical agents or for use at high altitudes
• A62B 18/08 - Component parts for gas-masks or gas-helmets, e.g. windows, straps, speech transmitters, signal-devices
• A62D 3/35 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents by hydrolysis
• A62D 3/38 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents by oxidationProcesses for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents by combustion
• A62D 5/00 - Composition of materials for coverings or clothing affording protection against harmful chemical agents
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• A62D 101/02 - Chemical warfare substances, e.g. cholinesterase inhibitors
• A62D 101/08 - Toxic combustion residues, e.g. toxic substances contained in fly ash from waste incineration

Abstract

A coated article includes a substrate, and a coating disposed on a surface of the substrate. The coating comprises a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD). A method of forming a coating includes dispersing a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) and optionally tungsten carbide in a solvent to form a mixture, spraying the mixture on a surface of a substrate, evaporating the solvent, and forming a coating on the substrate comprising the TMD.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 103/06 - Metal compounds
• C10N 20/06 - Particles of special shape or size
• C10N 50/02 - Form in which the lubricant is applied to the material being lubricated dissolved or suspended in a carrier which subsequently evaporates to leave a lubricant coating
• C23C 24/10 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat with intermediate formation of a liquid phase in the layer

Abstract

An rapid underbody kit deployment crate including a pallet, at least one inflatable bladder, and at least one cover, wherein the underbody lift kit is constructed and arranged to store, ship, and vertically lift and lower an underbody kit for installation and removal of an underbody kit to and from a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
• B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
• B66F 3/35 - Inflatable flexible elements, e.g. bellows
• B66F 3/36 - Load-engaging elements

Abstract

4 perfluoroalkyl; m is independently in each occurrence an integer of 0 to 12 inclusive; p is an integer of 0 to 36 inclusive, to form an amide, a thioamide, or an ester; Ar is a 1,3,5-modified phenyl, and 1.4>x>0. A process of synthesis thereof and the use to chemically modify a gaseous reactant are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 31/22 - Organic complexes
• B01D 53/58 - Ammonia
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranesUltra-thin membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B01D 71/82 - Macromolecular material not specifically provided for in a single one of groups characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment
• B01J 31/16 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing coordination complexes
• C07F 1/08 - Copper compounds

Abstract

The present invention relates to single thread composite fibers comprising at least one binder and at least one active catalyst for the capture and degradation of chemical threats such as chemical warfare agents (CWA), biological warfare agents, and toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) and a method for producing the same. The invention fibers are applicable to the fields of protective garments, filtration materials, and decontamination materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• A62D 3/30 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 35/58 - Fabrics or filaments
• B01J 35/61 - Surface area
• B01J 35/64 - Pore diameter
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalystsProcesses, in general, for activation of catalysts
• A62D 101/02 - Chemical warfare substances, e.g. cholinesterase inhibitors

Abstract

A knee pad assembly includes a protective member, a hard shell member and a hinge member connecting the protective member and the hard shell member. A first end of the hard shell member is connected to the hinge member. A second end of the hard shell member opposing the first end has an upper lip member and a lower lip member, the upper lip member and the lower lip member defining a recessed member that extends from one side of second end of the hard shell member to another side of the second end of the hard shell member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/06 - Knee or foot
• A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part

Abstract

A majority of military casualties occur during the pre-hospital period. The cause of death is largely associated with massive traumatic bleeding that leads to organ damage due to sustained hypoxia. Currently, therapeutics are lacking at the point of injury to mitigate hypoxic damage and maintain the survivability of severe hemorrhage prior to reaching medical facilities. This invention addresses that by introducing a method of co-administering prolyl hydroxylase domain inhibitor (PHDi, MK-8617), anti-fibrinolytic agent (tranexamic acid), and bradykinin receptor antagonist (icatibant) as anti-hemorrhage agents in combination with resuscitation fluid treatment with colloid solution of 25% human albumin that has an advantage of relatively small volume requirement to maintain blood volume. In addition, a kit comprising anti-hemorrhage agents that can be easily carried to the battlefield is also provided here. The therapeutic application of those agents on or near the point of injury can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha and enhance blood clot formation, which improves the patient's cellular adaptation to hypoxia and reduce hemorrhage, and thus can decrease organ failure and increase the patient's survivability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/19 - PlateletsMegacaryocytes
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
• A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
• A61K 31/4418 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof having a carbocyclic ring directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. cyproheptadine
• A61K 31/472 - Non-condensed isoquinolines, e.g. papaverine
• A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
• A61K 31/513 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. cytosine
• A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
• A61K 35/14 - BloodArtificial blood
• A61K 35/16 - Blood plasmaBlood serum
• A61K 35/18 - Erythrocytes
• A61K 38/04 - Peptides having up to 20 amino acids in a fully defined sequenceDerivatives thereof
• A61K 38/095 - OxytocinsVasopressinsRelated peptides
• A61K 38/36 - Blood coagulation or fibrinolysis factors
• A61K 38/38 - Albumins
• A61K 47/26 - Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin
• A61P 7/04 - AntihaemorrhagicsProcoagulantsHaemostatic agentsAntifibrinolytic agents

Abstract

A recoilless gun system, comprising a gun assembly and associated ammunition for use with the gun assembly employs an integral barrel and a rear inserted ammunition round. The recoilless gun system may combine a laser initiator and a polymer cased ammunition to enable a lightweight system. In such embodiments, the cartridge case is made from a polymer that resists high pressure before extruding into small gaps.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 1/10 - Recoilless guns, i.e. guns having propulsion means producing no recoil a counter projectile being used to balance recoil

Abstract

Ways to provide information via dynamic user interfaces including Dynamic InfoGraphics (DIG) are described. DIG representations may include various elements, such as text, icons and other graphics, tags, links, etc. and may be implemented via various types of displays or operating environments. Users may include, for example, pilots, soldiers, commanders, drivers, game players, etc. Information provided via DIG may include, for instance, data received from various types of sensors, communications received from other parties or resources, calculated or otherwise determined information (e.g., predictions associated with artificial intelligence (AI) resources such as autonomous or semi-autonomous intelligent agents), and/or other appropriate information (e.g., user inputs). The received information may be applied to one or more DIG representations or templates. AI features may be used to predict future actions, paths, goals or targets, etc. The DIG representation(s) may be updated as updated sensor information is received and/or predictions are generated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range