Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of determining optical properties of a particulate material. A first optical model for a matrix material is provided, and a composite sample having a polished surface is provided with the composite sample including a mixture of the particulate material in the matrix material. Spectroscopic ellipsometry is performed on the polished surface of the composite sample to provide spectroscopic ellipsometry data for the composite sample. A second optical model is generated for the particulate material based on the spectroscopic ellipsometry data for the composite sample and based on the first optical model for the matrix material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/21 - Polarisation-affecting properties
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A system and method for surface temperature assessment of ultrawide bandgap semiconductors via thermoreflectance thermal imaging (TTI) are provided. In implementations, a method includes: determining an optimal sub-bandgap measurement wavelength for the ultrawide bandgap material based on relative changes in reflectivity of the ultrawide bandgap material as a function of wavelength; determining a thermoreflectance coefficient (CTR) of the ultrawide bandgap material based on a change in reflectivity of the ultrawide bandgap material, illuminated at the optimal sub-bandgap measurement wavelength, as a function of temperature; and determining temperature rise characteristics of the ultrawide bandgap material based on: a change in reflectivity of the ultrawide bandgap material, illuminated at the optimal sub-bandgap measurement wavelength, as a function of a power level applied to the semiconductor device; and the thermoreflectance coefficient (CTR) of the ultrawide bandgap material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 25/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means

Abstract

System and methods for shaping a waverider inlet manifold are provided. In implementations, a method of controlling the shape of a shapeable waverider inlet manifold for a hypersonic scramjet includes: measuring a flight Mach number of the hypersonic scramjet; comparing the measured Mach number to a current Mach-number-specified-by-position; adjusting an inlet stream surface of the shapeable waverider inlet manifold towards a desired disposition based on the comparing; iteratively ensuring that the flight Mach number matches the Mach-number-specified-by-position by correcting the disposition of the inlet stream surface until a difference between the Mach numbers is within a predetermined tolerance.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02C 7/042 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants having variable geometry
• F02K 7/10 - Plants in which the working-fluid is used in a jet only, i.e. the plants not having a turbine or other engine driving a compressor or a ducted fanControl thereof characterised by having ram-action compression, i.e. aero-thermo-dynamic-ducts or ram-jet engines

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a porous substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide and a silver sulfide coating. Also disclosed herein is a battery having a cathode, an anode, and a separator between the cathode and the anode. The cathode includes a substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide and a silver sulfide coating. Also disclosed herein is a method of submerging a substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide in a solution of elemental sulfur in dimethyl sulfoxide to form silver sulfide on the surface of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers

Abstract

An apparatus for recovering an angle of twist in a cable shape includes a cable. The apparatus includes at least three curvature sensors located at at least three respective curvature sensor positions along the length of the cable and generating respective curvature values at the at least three respective curvature sensor positions. The apparatus includes at least one position sensor along the length of the cable and generating at least one positional value. The apparatus includes a processor receiving the respective curvature values from the at least three curvature sensors and receiving the respective measured positional value from the at least one position sensor. The processor recovers at least three respective angles of twist at the at least three respective curvature sensor positions at least based on the respective curvature values and the at least one respective measured positional value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/255 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures for measuring radius of curvature
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis

Abstract

A bipolar nanocomposite semiconductor (BNS) material in which electrons and holes are separately transported throughout the BNS volume via an interpenetrating plurality of networks, where some of the networks have one conductivity type and others have the opposite conductivity type. The interpenetrating networks can include one or more multiple nanocrystalline structures, metal and dielectric networks and are intimately connected to enable band-like transport of both electrons and holes throughout the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 29/22 - Complex oxides
• H10D 10/01 - Manufacture or treatment
• H10D 10/40 - Vertical BJTs

Abstract

This disclosure concerns a ligand for Quantum Dot functionalization, a method of making a functionalized Quantum Dot (QD) with a ligand, and a method of making a transparent luminescent quantum dot thiol-yne nanocomposite with tailorable optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The prepolymer solution and functionalized Quantum Dot can be used in additive manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 11/88 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing selenium, tellurium or unspecified chalcogen elements
• C07C 323/60 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atoms of the thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton with the carbon atom of at least one of the carboxyl groups bound to nitrogen atoms
• C07D 339/04 - Five-membered rings having the hetero atoms in positions 1 and 2, e.g. lipoic acid
• C08F 138/00 - Homopolymers of compounds having one or more carbon-to-carbon triple bonds
• C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor

Abstract

What is disclosed herein is a composition comprising a mixture of a soluble polymer in a solvent and an immiscible highly-soluble molecule in the same solvent, wherein the immiscible highly-soluble molecule substitutes inorganic ions, wherein the solubility of the immiscible highly-soluble molecule is more than 50 times higher than the solubility of the soluble polymer in the solvent, and wherein the soluble polymer can be cross linked to become insoluble during a material fabrication process. Also disclosed is a method of making the composition, a microneedle comprising the composition, methods for making a silk protein nanostructure array, and silk protein nanostructure arrays.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the bodyPercutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin

Abstract

Quantum dots (QDs) and nanoplatelets (NPLs) are two types of nanoparticles used as scaffolds for enzymes operating in enzymatic cascades. Combinations of QDs and NPLs were surprisingly found to operate synergistically to create a greater enhancement than either alone when operating as scaffolds for enzymatic cascade reactions. A process involves providing an enzymatic cascade including a cluster of nanoparticles including both QDs and NPLs and having a plurality of enzymes bound thereto, the enzymes configured as an enzymatic cascade, such that the product of a first enzyme is a substrate of a second enzyme; contacting the cascade cluster with a substrate of the first enzyme; and allowing a reaction to proceed so that each of the plurality of enzymes acts in succession to produce an end product. The enzymes are bound to the nanoparticles via metal affinity coordination between histidine tags on the enzymes and zinc-containing surfaces of the nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 11/14 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an inorganic carrier
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/04 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1)
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 9/92 - Glucose isomerase
• C12N 11/18 - Multi-enzyme systems

Abstract

Methods of preventing hydrogen penetration into a material during high-temperature processing such as annealing of an ion-implanted GaN sample. In some embodiments, a hydrogen getter that can withstand the high temperatures is used, where the getter includes a getter material which can capture hydrogen from the annealing ambient before it can diffuse into the material, a surface layer to prevent damage to the getter from exposure to nitrogen in the annealing ambient and further includes an intermediate barrier layer to prevent mixing of the getter material and a surface layer in order to protect the getter during the high-temperature processing. In other embodiments, a hydrogen-blocking layer situated adjacent to the material being processed is used, where the hydrogen-blocking layer prevents hydrogen from the ambient from penetrating into the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/26 - Fillings characterised by the material, its physical or chemical properties, or its arrangement within the complete device including materials for absorbing or reacting with moisture or other undesired substances

Abstract

Implementations of the invention provide semiconductor devices including radiation-doped semiconductor junctions, and methods of making the same. In one embodiments, a method includes: providing a set of adjacent semiconductor layers comprising a first semiconductor layer adjacent a second semiconductor layer different from the first semiconductor layer; exposing the set of adjacent semiconductor layers to thermal neutron radiation, thereby causing a first stable isotope of the first semiconductor layer to convert to a second stable isotope, resulting in a doped first semiconductor layer; and exposing the set of adjacent semiconductor layers to thermonuclear irradiation to cause a third stable isotope of the second semiconductor layer to react, resulting in a doped second semiconductor layer; wherein the doped first semiconductor layer and the doped second semiconductor layer form a homojunction or a heterojunction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10D 62/85 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group III-V materials, e.g. GaAs
• H01L 21/261 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation to produce a nuclear reaction transmuting chemical elements
• H10D 62/60 - Impurity distributions or concentrations
• H10D 62/83 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group IV materials, e.g. B-doped Si or undoped Ge
• H10D 62/834 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group IV materials, e.g. B-doped Si or undoped Ge further characterised by the dopants
• H10D 62/854 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group III-V materials, e.g. GaAs further characterised by the dopants

Abstract

Methods of preventing hydrogen penetration into a material during high-temperature processing such as annealing of an ion-implanted GaN sample. In some embodiments, a hydrogen getter that can withstand the high temperatures is used, where the getter includes a getter material which can capture hydrogen from the annealing ambient before it can diffuse into the material, a surface layer to prevent damage to the getter from exposure to nitrogen in the annealing ambient and further includes an intermediate barrier layer to prevent mixing of the getter material and a surface layer in order to protect the getter during the high-temperature processing. In other embodiments, a hydrogen-blocking layer situated adjacent to the material being processed is used, where the hydrogen-blocking layer prevents hydrogen from the ambient from penetrating into the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/225 - Diffusion of impurity materials, e.g. doping materials, electrode materials, into, or out of, a semiconductor body, or between semiconductor regionsRedistribution of impurity materials, e.g. without introduction or removal of further dopant using diffusion into, or out of, a solid from or into a solid phase, e.g. a doped oxide layer

Abstract

Methods for efficient doping of wide-bandgap (WBG) and ultrawide-bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors by implantation, and WBG and UWBG semiconductors made using the disclosed methods. A p-type semiconductor region is formed by implanting specified acceptor and donor co-dopant atoms in a predetermined ratio, e.g., two acceptors to one donor (ADA), into the semiconductor lattice. An n-type type semiconductor region is by implanting specified donor and acceptor co-dopant atoms in a predetermined ratio, e.g., two donors to one acceptor (DAD), into the semiconductor lattice. Compensator atoms are also implanted into the lattice to complete formula units in the crystal lattice structure and preserve the stoichiometry of the semiconductor material. The doped material is then annealed to activate the dopants and repair any damage to the lattice that might have occurred during implantation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/265 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H10D 62/80 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials
• H10D 62/85 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group III-V materials, e.g. GaAs
• H10D 62/854 - Semiconductor bodies, or regions thereof, of devices having potential barriers characterised by the materials being Group III-V materials, e.g. GaAs further characterised by the dopants

Abstract

A method for using a single-pixel camera to reconstruct images of objects obscured by fog or other dynamic scattering media. A pseudo-random phase or intensity pattern is imposed on illumination beams directed at a target. The beam with the imposed pattern forms a pseudo random pattern on the target. Information regarding the pattern imposed on each pulse is entered into a data processor/controller. The illumination beams with the pseudo random patterns are reflected off the target, collected by receiving optics and a bucket detector and converted into electronic signals fed into the data processor/controller. The data processor/controller applies a high-pass filter to remove slower signal variations produced by dynamic changes in the scattering medium over time. The filtered bucket values are then used together with their corresponding speckle patterns to generate the images using any appropriate reconstruction algorithm such as CGI or CSI.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• G06T 5/10 - Image enhancement or restoration using non-spatial domain filtering

Abstract

Pseudomonas spPseudomonas sp. bacterium, having been deposited with the Agricultural Research Culture Collection on 19 July 2023 with a deposit number of NRRL B-68295, exhibits fluorescene in the presence of perfluoroalkyl molecules. The strain may be cultured and lyophilized. A method for detecting perfluoroalkyls includes contacting the strain with a sample and observing whether fluorescence occurs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• G01N 33/18 - Water
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12Q 1/02 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving viable microorganisms
• C12R 1/38 - Pseudomonas

Abstract

Colorimetric methods and kits for determining anti-icing effects of testing materials are presented. In embodiments, a method includes: mixing a testing material with a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted gold nanoparticle (AuNP) probe in solution, thereby generating a test sample; chilling the test sample at a predetermined temperature for a period of time; subsequent to chilling the test sample, detecting a color of the test sample; and determining anti-icing effects of the testing material based on the color of the test sample. Further, bidentate compounds are presented. The compounds have a bidentate binding group: thioctic acid (TA) with disulfide or its reduced form of dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) with dithiol. In embodiments, the compounds form part of the dithiolate-based ligand- grafted gold nanoparticle (AuNP).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
• G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation
• G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper

Abstract

The compounds shown below are presented. The compounds have a bidentate binding group: thioctic acid (TA) with disulfide or its reduced form of dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) with dithiol. In embodiments, the compounds form part of a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted gold nanoparticle (AuNP). A method includes: mixing a testing material with a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted AuNP probe in solution, thereby generating a test sample; chilling the test sample at a predetermined temperature for a period of time; subsequent to chilling the test sample, detecting a color of the test sample; and determining anti-icing effects of the testing material based on the color of the test sample. The compounds shown below are presented. The compounds have a bidentate binding group: thioctic acid (TA) with disulfide or its reduced form of dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) with dithiol. In embodiments, the compounds form part of a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted gold nanoparticle (AuNP). A method includes: mixing a testing material with a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted AuNP probe in solution, thereby generating a test sample; chilling the test sample at a predetermined temperature for a period of time; subsequent to chilling the test sample, detecting a color of the test sample; and determining anti-icing effects of the testing material based on the color of the test sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 339/04 - Five-membered rings having the hetero atoms in positions 1 and 2, e.g. lipoic acid
• C07C 321/04 - Thiols having mercapto groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for using a deep neural network for image estimation using a (learned) compound Gaussian prior. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure use an unrolled deep network that solves linear inverse problems with particular application in tomographic imaging and image compressive sensing. Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure result in image reconstructions with a higher similarity index than those produced by conventional methods. Image reconstructions enabled by embodiments of the present disclosure are useful in a variety of applications, including radar, sonar, medical, and tomographic imaging systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a system and method to provide secured I/O channels for multiple types of I/O devices to isolated applications, on-demand. The invention enables composition of different I/O kernels and, as such, eliminates developer effort required to re-implement and re-verify new I/O kernels to protect multiple types of I/O devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/20 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer for access to input/output bus

Abstract

A single photon emitter having a ferroelectric film on a substrate, a monolayer or thin film formed on the ferroelectric where the monolayer or thin film contains a single photon emitter, a conductive contact layer formed over a portion of the monolayer or thin film, and an electrical contact adapted to selectively apply a bias voltage to the conductive layer. The ferroelectric film may comprise poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene). The monolayer or thin film formed on the ferroelectric may comprise WS2. Also disclosed is the related method of forming a single photon emitter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0264 - Inorganic materials
• H01L 31/109 - Devices sensitive to infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation characterised by only one potential barrier or surface barrier the potential barrier being of the PN heterojunction type
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

Colorimetric methods and kits for determining anti-icing effects of testing materials are presented. In embodiments, a method includes: mixing a testing material with a dithiolate-based ligand-grafted gold nanoparticle (AuNP) probe in solution, thereby generating a test sample; chilling the test sample at a predetermined temperature for a period of time; subsequent to chilling the test sample, detecting a color of the test sample; and determining anti-icing effects of the testing material based on the color of the test sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation
• G01N 21/29 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using visual detection

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for additively manufactured vascular networks that can allow for large areas of a plate or structure to be maintained at a constant and even temperature throughout a wide range of applied heat loads, even if the heat load is applied only on portions of the surface. An additively manufactured vascular network in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure is a cost effective way of adding this thermal management solution over other more labor intensive options or methods with higher initial costs. Applications for additively manufactured vascular networks in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can be found in a wide range of land, sea, air, and space environments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/30 - Auxiliary operations or equipment
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• 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 64/135 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask the energy source being concentrated, e.g. scanning lasers or focused light sources
• B29C 64/35 - Cleaning
• B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
• F01P 3/18 - Arrangement or mounting of liquid-to-air heat-exchangers

Abstract

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, methods of forming a semiconductor device on a semiconductor layer having opposing first and second surfaces are disclosed. An n-type doped region including an n-type dopant may be formed at the first surface of the semiconductor layer. A p-type dopant source layer including a p-type dopant may be formed on the n-type doped region. The p-type dopant may be diffused from the p-type dopant source layer through the n-type doped region into the semiconductor layer to form a p-type doped region of the semiconductor layer, and the p-type doped region of the semiconductor layer may be between the n-type doped region and the second surface of the semiconductor layer. After diffusing the p-type dopant, the p-type dopant source layer may be removed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/223 - Diffusion of impurity materials, e.g. doping materials, electrode materials, into, or out of, a semiconductor body, or between semiconductor regionsRedistribution of impurity materials, e.g. without introduction or removal of further dopant using diffusion into, or out of, a solid from or into a gaseous phase
• H01L 21/20 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth
• H01L 21/22 - Diffusion of impurity materials, e.g. doping materials, electrode materials, into, or out of, a semiconductor body, or between semiconductor regionsRedistribution of impurity materials, e.g. without introduction or removal of further dopant
• H01L 21/265 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation producing ion implantation
• H10D 30/01 - Manufacture or treatment

Abstract

Described herein is a one-pot, four-enzyme cascade of enzymes, three bound to quantum dots with one enzyme free in solution, for the conversion in vitro of fumarate to 1,3-diaminopropane. The cascade operates via two distinctly different enzymatic channeling mechanisms which simultaneously function to increase the overall rate. The first three enzymes of the pathway (AspB->LysC->Asd) were able to engage in channeling in a nanoparticle displayed format, but addition of the last two enzymes to this pathway in this format (AspB->LysC->Asd->Dat->Ddc) did not result in complete channeling through the entire pathway to the final diaminopropane product. Surprisingly, replacement of the last two enzymes (Dat->Ddc) with a naturally occurring fused Dat-Ddc hybrid (Daba) provided for full channeling in this system (AspB->LysC->Asd->Daba).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
• B01J 31/00 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds
• B01J 35/45 - Nanoparticles
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 11/18 - Multi-enzyme systems
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for additively manufactured vascular networks that can allow for large areas of a plate or structure to be maintained at a constant and even temperature throughout a wide range of applied heat loads, even if the heat load is applied only on portions of the surface. An additively manufactured vascular network in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure is a cost effective way of adding this thermal management solution over other more labor intensive options or methods with higher initial costs. Applications for additively manufactured vascular networks in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can be found in a wide range of land, sea, air, and space environments.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 39/04 - Condensers
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• F28F 21/06 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material

Abstract

Described is a system for generating and displaying decision recommendations. The system receives historical observations and courses of action corresponding to the historical observations. A conditional density between the historical observations and the courses of action is estimated, and the historical observations are clustered according to the conditional density to obtain observational clusters. Observational clusters are merged to determine a causal partition having corresponding causal features which map to various courses of action. A new observation is mapped to the causal partition and a ranking of courses of action for the new observation is computed. A visualization of causal features and a ranking of courses of actions corresponding to the new observation is provided to a display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
• G06N 7/01 - Probabilistic graphical models, e.g. probabilistic networks
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

Methods and systems providing laser outputs are disclosed. A first laser input from a first pump laser source has a first average power, and a second laser input from a second pump laser source has a second average power. A first laser output is generated based on conversion of the first laser input and the second laser input at the first state. After generating the first laser output, the second laser input is provided at a second state with the second average power remaining unchanged. After generating the first laser output, a second laser output is generated based on conversion of the first laser input and the second laser input at the second state. Combined powers of the first laser input and the second laser input remain the same when generating the first and second laser outputs, but powers of the first and second laser outputs are different.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01S 3/10 - Controlling the intensity, frequency, phase, polarisation or direction of the emitted radiation, e.g. switching, gating, modulating or demodulating
• H01S 3/23 - Arrangement of two or more lasers not provided for in groups , e.g. tandem arrangement of separate active media
• H01S 3/094 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light
• H01S 3/00 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range

Abstract

A wafer-scale method of making gallium nitride (GaN) device die is provided. In embodiments, the method includes: providing a GaN wafer including a GaN material layer, a non-crystalline substrate, and at least one etchable intermediate layer between the GaN material layer and the non-crystalline substrate; forming trenches through the GaN material layer and at least partially through the at least one etchable intermediate layer; forming one or more tether material layers on a first side of the GaN material layer and through portions of the trenches, thereby forming a set of tethers between the GaN material layer and the non-crystalline substrate; and removing the at least one etchable intermediate layer to expose a second side of the GaN material layer. In implementations, the resulting exposed second side of the GaN material layer has a surface roughness of less than 1 nanometers (nm) Root Mean Square (RMS).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 33/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof

Abstract

A wafer-scale method of making gallium nitride (GaN) device die is provided. In embodiments, the method includes: providing a GaN wafer including a GaN material layer, a non-crystalline substrate, and at least one etchable intermediate layer between the GaN material layer and the non-crystalline substrate; forming trenches through the GaN material layer and at least partially through the at least one etchable intermediate layer; forming one or more tether material layers on a first side of the GaN material layer and through portions of the trenches, thereby forming a set of tethers between the GaN material layer and the non-crystalline substrate; and removing the at least one etchable intermediate layer to expose a second side of the GaN material layer. In implementations, the resulting exposed second side of the GaN material layer has a surface roughness of less than 1 nanometers (nm) Root Mean Square (RMS).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/78 - Manufacture or treatment of devices consisting of a plurality of solid state components or integrated circuits formed in, or on, a common substrate with subsequent division of the substrate into plural individual devices
• H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

Abstract

Biosynthetic melanin can capture fentanyl from aqueous environments. The captured fentanyl can be released by introducing the fentanyl-bound melanin to an acidic environment. In this way, fentanyl can capture melanin for subsequent detection/analysis, in addition to operating to remove fentanyl for decontamination.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
• G01N 33/94 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving narcotics
• G01N 31/02 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using precipitation
• G01N 30/72 - Mass spectrometers
• G01N 30/02 - Column chromatography

Abstract

A method includes receiving lidar data associated with remote sensing of moving water, and calibrating the lidar data, the calibration being based on one or more measurements contemporaneously measured with remote sensing of the moving water. The method includes refining the calibrated lidar data, the refinement being based on bubble detection associated with the moving water, where the refining includes discriminating between one or more signals associated with the bubble detection and one or more signals associated with non-bubble background detection. The method includes determining, from the refined lidar data, a bubble mask via feature detection based on depolarization ratio, and determining, based on the bubble mask, one or more bubble characteristics associated with the moving water.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating

Abstract

Biosynthetic melanin can capture fentanyl from aqueous environments. The captured fentanyl can be released by introducing the fentanyl-bound melanin to an acidic environment. In this way, fentanyl can capture melanin for subsequent detection/analysis, in addition to operating to remove fentanyl for decontamination.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
• C02F 101/38 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen

Abstract

A method of training a document parsing artificial intelligence (AI) system, the method includes configuring a PYTHON data structure for generating a simulated document for training the document parsing AI system and a JAVA data structure for generating a non-simulated document for training the document parsing AI system. The method includes training the document parsing AI system based on a generated word-processing format file and on a parsed JSON file for the simulated document made via the PYTHON and JAVA data structures. The method includes parsing, a received document, with the trained document parsing AI system to determine one or more characteristics associated with textual data written to the received document, and generating an output of the parsed received document.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 40/16 - Automatic learning of transformation rules, e.g. from examples
• G06F 40/205 - Parsing

Abstract

Quasi-planar borane doped into (hexathiol)triphenylenes (TPP) operates as the photoactive component in the heterojunction of photovoltaics or photodiodes in heterojunctions with monolayer graphene.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10K 30/10 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising heterojunctions between organic semiconductors and inorganic semiconductors
• H10K 30/50 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices
• H10K 30/60 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation in which radiation controls flow of current through the devices, e.g. photoresistors
• H10K 85/60 - Organic compounds having low molecular weight

Abstract

An energy transfer platform involves a CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dot (QD) scaffold having four additional components: terbium metal chelate, ruthenium(II)-phenanthroline, AlexaFluor 647, and Cy5.5. These are positioned in a self-assembled fashion on the QD surface through the utilization of peptide-PNA and DNA bioconjugate linkers. The modular platform can operate to sense multiple different events or targets simultaneously, including sensing of genetic moieties and enzymatic targets.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6818 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means involving interaction of two or more labels, e.g. resonant energy transfer
• C12Q 1/37 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase involving peptidase or proteinase

Abstract

A method of reversible swelling and collapsing of the latent pores of natural fiber welded biopolymer by way of sequential solvent treatment to i) regenerate mesoporous biopolymeric structures, comprising the steps of providing a nonporous natural fiber welded biopolymer composite, submerging the nonporous composite in polar solvent, exchanging submersion solvents, typically starting from a solvent of polar identity and ending with a solvent of nonpolar identity, then removing the solvent; and ii) regenerate nonporous biopolymeric structures, comprising the steps of providing a mesoporous natural fiber welded biopolymer composite, submerging the mesoporous composite in polar solvent, then removing the solvent. A mesoporous biopolymeric structure wherein the NFW nonporous composite expresses a BET surface area change of <5 m2 g−1 to >40 m2 g−1. A nonporous biopolymeric structure wherein the NFW mesoporous composite expresses a BET surface area change of >40 m2 g−1 to <5 m2 g−1.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06B 21/00 - Successive treatments of textile materials by liquids, gases or vapours
• D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series
• D04H 1/552 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving by applying solvents or auxiliary agents
• D06M 11/05 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with water, e.g. steamTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrogen, water or heavy waterTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with hydrides of metals or complexes thereofTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereofSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with boranes, diboranes, silanes, disilanes, phosphines, diphosphines, stibines, distibines, arsines or diarsines or complexes thereof with heavy water
• D06M 13/02 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with hydrocarbons
• D06M 13/08 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with halogenated hydrocarbons
• D06M 13/127 - Mono-aldehydes, e.g. formaldehydeMonoketones
• D06M 13/144 - AlcoholsMetal alcoholates
• D06M 13/248 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with compounds containing sulfur or phosphorus with compounds containing sulfur
• D06M 13/345 - Nitriles
• D06M 101/06 - Vegetal fibres cellulosic

Abstract

A method of entrapping a material with at least one nanoscale dimension within a mesoporous fiber welded biopolymer, comprising the steps of preparing a colloidal suspension (wherein the colloidal suspension contains one or more materials with nanoscale dimensions in a compatible solvent), exposing a mesoporous fiber welded biopolymer to the colloidal suspension, entrapping within the mesoporous fiber welded biopolymer one or more materials with nanoscale dimensions, and removing solvent from the resulting composite. A mesoporous natural fiber welded biopolymer material with entrapped materials of nanoscale dimensions which exhibits properties and/or functions that are the combination of those from the mesoporous fiber welded biopolymer and the entrapped material(s) with nanoscale dimensions.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06M 11/46 - Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 4 or 14 of the Periodic TableTitanatesZirconatesStannatesPlumbates
• D06M 13/503 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with organometallic compoundsTreating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with organic compounds containing boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium atoms without bond between a carbon atom and a metal or a boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium atom
• D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
• D06M 101/06 - Vegetal fibres cellulosic

Abstract

Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices are disclosed. Such PIC devices include a substrate and a semiconductor waveguide on a surface of the substrate. A p-type semiconductor layer is on the surface of the substrate, with the p-type semiconductor layer being on a first side of the semiconductor waveguide. An n-type semiconductor layer is on the surface of the substrate, with the n-type semiconductor layer being on a second side of the semiconductor waveguide so that a region of the semiconductor waveguide is between the p-type and n-type semiconductor layers. Moreover, the p-type semiconductor layer, the n-type semiconductor layer, and the region of the semiconductor waveguide between the n-type and p-type semiconductor layers define a radiation emitting diode configured to emit radiation through the semiconductor waveguide.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 33/58 - Optical field-shaping elements
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• G01J 3/51 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors using colour filters
• H01L 33/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof
• H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls

Abstract

An oxide-based aerogel having cerium and nickel may be used as a water-gas shift reaction catalyst without producing methane as a byproduct. It may be made by forming a gel from a cerium salt and a nickel salt solution and converting the gel to an aerogel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/83 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with rare earths or actinides
• B01J 35/67 - Pore distribution monomodal
• C01B 3/16 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents by reaction of water vapour with carbon monoxide using catalysts
• C01G 53/70 - Complex oxides containing nickel and at least one other metal element containing rare earths, e.g. LaNiO3

Abstract

33)-, and c is a positive integer. It may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with acetic anhydride, propargyl alcohol, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane. Alternatively, it may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with propargylamine, acetic anhydride, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07H 23/00 - Compounds containing boron, silicon or a metal, e.g. chelates or vitamin B12
• C07H 1/00 - Processes for the preparation of sugar derivatives
• A62D 1/00 - Fire-extinguishing compositionsUse of chemical substances in extinguishing fires
• A62D 1/02 - Fire-extinguishing compositionsUse of chemical substances in extinguishing fires containing or yielding a gas phase, e.g. foams

Abstract

3)—, and c is a positive integer. It may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with acetic anhydride, propargyl alcohol, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane. Alternatively, it may be made by reacting a polysaccharide with propargylamine, acetic anhydride, and an azidoalkyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane or an azidoalkylbis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62D 1/02 - Fire-extinguishing compositionsUse of chemical substances in extinguishing fires containing or yielding a gas phase, e.g. foams
• A62C 5/02 - Making of fire-extinguishing materials immediately before use of foam
• C07F 7/08 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages

Abstract

A non-contact material assessment system and method are provided. In embodiments, a system includes: a radiation source generating a pattern of diffracted elements; a detector configured to: capture a first image of a first diffracted element when a sample is in an initial state, and a second image when the sample is in a second state; and capture a first image of a second diffracted element when the sample is in the initial state, and a second image when the sample is in the second state; and a controller to: determine a displacement of the first diffracted element based on the first and second images of the first diffracted element; determine a displacement of the second diffracted element based on the first and second images of the second diffracted element; and determine a characteristic of the sample over based on the displacement of the first and second diffracted elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/06 - Special adaptations of indicating or recording means
• G01N 3/08 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a composition having a nylon polymer and tannic acid. The nylon polymer and the tannic acid are homogenously distributed in the composition. The composition may be made by dissolving a nylon polymer and tannic acid in a solvent to form a solution and removing the solvent from the solution to form the composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
• C08G 69/08 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from amino carboxylic acids
• C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
• C08K 5/134 - Phenols containing ester groups
• D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
• D01F 1/07 - Addition of substances to the spinning solution or to the melt for making fire- or flame-proof filaments
• D04H 1/4334 - Polyamides
• D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
• D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a compound made by copolymerizing a poly(ethylene glycol) acrylate with a first acrylate monomer having a first functional group that interacts with a third functional group having a third functional group type selected from anionic groups, cationic groups, or perfluoroalkyl groups. Optionally, the copolymerization includes a second acrylate monomer having a second functional group that interacts with a fourth functional group having a fourth functional group type selected from anionic groups, cationic groups, and perfluoroalkyl groups. The third functional group type and the fourth functional group type are different. When the compound is porous, as when made by high internal phase emulsion polymerization, it may be used for per- and poly-fluoro alkyl substance decontamination.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 220/28 - Esters containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen containing no aromatic rings in the alcohol moiety
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• C08F 2/22 - Emulsion polymerisation

Abstract

A method of additive manufacturing. The method comprises: i) positioning porous particles on a substrate, the porous particles having an average porosity and comprising at least one material chosen from metals and metalloids; ii) heating at least a portion of the porous particles to a reaction temperature; and iii) exposing the porous particles to a reactant gas to form a layer comprising a non-oxide ceramic. A method of making porous particles is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 3/11 - Making porous workpieces or articles
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

Abstract

Methods and systems providing laser outputs are disclosed. A first laser input from a first pump laser source has a first average power, and a second laser input from a second pump laser source has a second average power. A first laser output is generated based on conversion of the first laser input and the second laser input at the first state. After generating the first laser output, the second laser input is provided at a second state with the second average power remaining unchanged. After generating the first laser output, a second laser output is generated based on conversion of the first laser input and the second laser input at the second state. Combined powers of the first laser input and the second laser input remain the same when generating the first and second laser outputs, but powers of the first and second laser outputs are different.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01S 3/00 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range
• G02F 1/35 - Non-linear optics
• H01S 3/067 - Fibre lasers
• H01S 3/16 - Solid materials

Abstract

A method of preventing photodegradation of dyes and pigments used in textiles and paints by surrounding photosensitive molecules with metal clusters that can absorb the damaging ultraviolet photons before they reach and damage the photosensitive molecules. A photosensitive dye or pigment is incorporated into a metal organic framework, which provides a scaffold to offer protection from ultraviolet degradation either by preferentially absorbing the ultraviolet light or by reflecting it before it reaches the dye. Isolating the dyes inside of the metal organic framework also sharpens the spectral features of the dye molecules.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 31/16 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing coordination complexes
• B01J 31/22 - Organic complexes
• B01J 35/30 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by their physical properties
• B01J 35/61 - Surface area

Abstract

A system for optimizing physical designs provides integrated optimization of design geometry, design materials, and design subassemblies by mapping a catalog of actual or available construction materials and subassemblies to a differentiable representation tractable for computerized optimization. New subassemblies may be generated by using the differential representation in conjunction with a decoder trained on the actual or available subassemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design

Abstract

An insect repellent material made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate and an insect repellent or from polyethylene terephthalate, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, and picaridin. The material may be in the form of a fiber spun from a solution of the recycled polyethylene terephthalate and the insect repellent.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
• A01N 37/18 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group —CO—N, e.g. carboxylic acid amides or imidesThio-analogues thereof
• A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
• A01P 17/00 - Pest repellants
• D01D 1/02 - Preparation of spinning solutions
• D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
• D01F 6/62 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyesters
• D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
• D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning

Abstract

A method of reducing uncertainty in a machine learning model that may include providing a first set of visual data, and receiving user input associated with identifying a threshold point in the first set of visual data. The method may include identifying via a machine learning model, in the first set of visual data, a machine placement candidate point associated with identifying the threshold point, and training, by the processing device, baseline and cognitive uncertainty models. The method may include identifying via the trained baseline uncertainty model, one or more confidence values associated with a machine placement candidate point for a visual feature in a second set of visual data, and identifying via the trained cognitive uncertainty model, one or more confidence values associated with a machine placement candidate point for a visual feature in a second set of visual data, the visual feature being associated with the classification task.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 7/01 - Probabilistic graphical models, e.g. probabilistic networks
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

A method that includes receiving user input associated with identifying a threshold point associated with a classification task, identifying, a machine learning model, in the first set of visual data, a machine placement candidate point associated with identifying the threshold point, and identifying, based on the machine placement candidate point, a set of baseline confidence values via a baseline uncertainty model. The method includes training the machine learning model based on a determined state space by identifying, subsequent sets of visual data additional threshold points, receiving user feedback indicating an accuracy, comparing the baseline confidence values with locations associated with the additional threshold points, generating reward values based on an identified amount of error, and configuring the machine learning model based on the reward values. The method includes identifying in a second set of visual data, via the trained machine learning model, a visual feature associated with the classification task.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 7/01 - Probabilistic graphical models, e.g. probabilistic networks
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

+ ions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 9/50 - Organo-phosphines

Abstract

A system for improving resolution of frequency-dependent objects in radar contexts may include a radar device configured to transmit a radar signal and receive a return of the radar signal. In one example, the system may also include circuitry configured to generate a first data set representative of a range profile based at least in part on the return and/or generate a second data set representative of the range profile by applying at least one shift to the first data set. Additionally or alternatively, the circuitry may be further configured to characterize at least one frequency-dependent object detected in the range profile based at least in part on the first data set and the second data set. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/08 - Systems for measuring distance only
• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a composition having an insect repellent compound and a polymer that is miscible in the insect repellent compound at 23° C. Also disclosed herein is a method of: providing an insect repellent compound, providing a polymer that is miscible in the insect repellent compound at 23° C., and dissolving the polymer in the insect repellent compound to form a composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
• A01N 37/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group —CO—N, e.g. carboxylic acid amides or imidesThio-analogues thereof containing the group Thio-analogues thereof
• A01P 17/00 - Pest repellants

Abstract

Embodiments herein report compositions, uses and manufacturing of dengue virus constructs and live attenuated dengue viruses. Some embodiments concern a composition that includes, but is not limited to, a tetravalent dengue virus composition. In certain embodiments, compositions can include constructs of one or more serotypes of dengue virus, such as dengue-1 (DEN-1) virus, dengue-2 (DEN-2) virus, dengue-3 (DEN-3) or dengue-4 (DEN-4) virus constructs. In other embodiments, constructs disclosed herein can be combined in a composition to generate a vaccine against more one or more dengue virus constructs that may or may not be subsequently passaged in mammalian cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
• A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
• C07K 14/18 - Togaviridae, e.g. flavivirus, pestivirus, yellow fever virus, hepatitis C virus, japanese encephalitis virus
• C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/861 - Adenoviral vectors

Abstract

Methods of collecting liquid samples are disclosed. According to some embodiments, a portion of a sample collection film is unrolled from a first reel to a position adjacent a sample dispenser. A liquid sample is dispensed from the sample dispenser onto the portion of the sample collection film. After dispensing the liquid sample onto the portion of the sample collection film, the portion of the sample collection film is rolled onto a second reel. Related sample collection devices, films, and reels are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation

Abstract

A method of making chalcogenide based polymeric materials and converting those materials into optical fiber preforms and polymeric optical fibers. The preforms and fibers comprise chalcogenide elements and crosslinking moieties. These fibers can be used as optical waveguides at infrared wavelengths where other polymer fibers do not operate. The optical waveguides are ideally suitable for applications requiring the transmission of low-power infrared light, but may also be useful for transmitting high-power light at visible or infrared wavelengths.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G02B 6/10 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a porous substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide and a silver sulfide coating. Also disclosed herein is a battery having a cathode, an anode, and a separator between the cathode and the anode. The cathode includes a substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide and a silver sulfide coating. Also disclosed herein is a method of submerging a substrate having silver and optionally silver oxide in a solution of elemental sulfur in dimethyl sulfoxide to form silver sulfide on the surface of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 50/417 - Polyolefins
• H01M 50/423 - Polyamide resins
• H01M 50/449 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

A method of inducing expression of aquaporin-4 by providing a bioconjugate having a quantum dot bound to human erythropoietin and contacting human astrocytes with the bioconjugate, which induces expression of aquaporin-4. A composition having a bioconjugate having a quantum dot bound to human erythropoietin. A method of providing a quantum dot and forming a bioconjugate by depositing human erythropoietin onto the surface of the quantum dot.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/52 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an inorganic compound, e.g. an inorganic ion that is complexed with the active ingredient
• A61K 38/18 - Growth factorsGrowth regulators
• A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
• 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
• C07K 14/505 - Erythropoietin [EPO]
• C12N 5/079 - Neural cells

Abstract

A method of inducing expression of aquaporin-4 by providing a bioconjugate having a quantum dot bound to human erythropoietin and contacting human astrocytes with the bioconjugate, which induces expression of aquaporin-4. A composition having a bioconjugate having a quantum dot bound to human erythropoietin. A method of providing a quantum dot and forming a bioconjugate by depositing human erythropoietin onto the surface of the quantum dot.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 33/30 - ZincCompounds thereof
• A61K 33/24 - Heavy metalsCompounds thereof
• A61K 33/242 - GoldCompounds thereof
• A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
• A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and methods related to a capsule endoscopy, where a patient can swallow an ingestible capsule that records images of digestive tract, and a new in-body positioning system can precisely localize the capsule's position. Implementations include a new frequency-division multiplexing-based magnetic localization (FDMML) approach which leverages a higher frequency carrier in the low MHz range. The approach significantly reduces the reference excitation coil sizes and decreases the required excitation current by three orders of magnitude compared to prior work, making it practical for wearable systems. A fully integrated wireless receiver prototype is implemented in 180 nm bulk CMOS and packaged in an ingestible pill form factor. The new scheme achieves the best experimentally demonstrated tracking accuracy in both 2D and 3D localization experiments, achieving a sub-mm mean absolute position error and consuming only 247 pW while running at 100% duty cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
• A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a composition having: a soft material having a shear modulus and a bulk modulus larger than the shear modulus and a plurality of encapsulated microbubbles within the soft material. The composition exhibits a discontinuous change in an acoustic property relative to an applied frequency. The composition may be used for wearable sensors, micromachines, medical devices, and metamaterials.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/16 - Making expandable particles
• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels

Abstract

4Propionibacterium acnestransciscis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The sebacic acid can be further processed with lipase and 1- butanol to obtain dibutyl sebacate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/46 - Dicarboxylic acids having four or less carbon atoms, e.g. fumaric acid, maleic acid
• C07C 51/25 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation with molecular oxygen of unsaturated compounds containing no six-membered aromatic ring
• C07C 51/34 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation with ozonePreparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by hydrolysis of ozonides
• C07C 55/20 - Sebacic acid

Abstract

A superconducting composition of matter including overlapping first and second regions. The regions comprise unit cells of a solid, the first region comprises an electrical insulator or semiconductor, and the second region comprises a metallic electrical conductor. The second region extends through the solid and a subset of said second region comprise surface metal unit cells that are adjacent to at least one unit cell from the first region. The ratio of the number of said surface metal unit cells to the total number of unit cells in the second region being at least 20 percent.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 60/85 - Superconducting active materials
• C04B 35/45 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on copper oxide or solid solutions thereof with other oxides
• C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
• H10N 60/01 - Manufacture or treatment

Abstract

An apparatus having a flow cell having a first port and a second port allowing for flow of an aqueous salt solution in a flow direction from the first port to the second port or from the second port to the first port; a first electrode positioned to be in contact with the aqueous salt solution; a second electrode positioned to be in contact with the aqueous salt solution and in an electrode direction from the first electrode that is orthogonal to the flow direction; and a magnetic field generator that generates a magnetic field in a magnetic direction that is orthogonal to the flow direction and orthogonal to the electrode direction. The electrodes may be charge-storage electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 44/08 - Magnetohydrodynamic [MHD] generators
• H02K 44/10 - Constructional details of electrodes
• H02N 3/00 - Generators in which thermal or kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy by ionisation of a fluid and removal of the charge therefrom

Abstract

An apparatus having a flow cell having a first port and a second port allowing for flow of an aqueous salt solution in a flow direction from the first port to the second port or from the second port to the first port; a first electrode positioned to be in contact with the aqueous salt solution; a second electrode positioned to be in contact with the aqueous salt solution and in an electrode direction from the first electrode that is orthogonal to the flow direction; and a magnetic field generator that generates a magnetic field in a magnetic direction that is orthogonal to the flow direction and orthogonal to the electrode direction. The electrodes may be charge-storage electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 44/06 - Induction pumps

Abstract

Described herein is a chemoenzymatic route to produce the small molecule sebacic acid from the renewable feedstock, e.g. vegetable oil. In one embodiment, this involves treating the a starting material such vegetable oil with KMnO4, sodium thiocyanate, and acid to obtain sebacic acid. Yield could be improved by pretreating the starting material with a lipase and then with a linoleic acid isomerase obtained from Propionibacterium acnes to obtain trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The sebacic acid can be further processed with lipase and 1-butanol to obtain dibutyl sebacate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/44 - Polycarboxylic acids
• C12N 9/20 - Triglyceride splitting, e.g. by means of lipase
• C12N 9/90 - Isomerases (5.)

Abstract

A method of restoring an elastomer by providing an article containing a first elastomer and having a surface, contacting the surface with a layer conformal to the surface, and applying heat and pressure to the layer. The layer contains a second elastomer and a solute. The heat and pressure induce a transfer of the solute from the layer to the article.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• B32B 37/14 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating
• B32B 25/14 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising copolymers in which synthetic rubber constituents predominate
• A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
• A61K 9/70 - Web, sheet or filament bases

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of making a three-dimensional electronically conductive composite material by (1) associating one or more metal hydroxide precursors and one or more three-dimensional electronically conductive materials in a mixture at a first temperature; and (2) exposing the mixture to a heating source at a second temperature to form the three-dimensional electronically conductive composite material. The formed three-dimensional electronically conductive composite material includes one or more metal hydroxides in direct contact with the electronically conductive materials. Additional embodiments pertain to the three-dimensional electronically conductive composite materials, electrodes (e.g., cathodes and/or anodes) that contain the three-dimensional electronically conductive composite materials, and energy devices (e.g., Ni-Zn batteries and/or electrochemical water splitting devices) that contain the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
• H01M 4/52 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

Composite materials with few or no void defects are described. The composites can include nanoporous network materials. Methods and systems for the fabrication of the composite materials are generally described. According to certain embodiments, composite materials are fabricated without the use of an autoclave or low pressure environments. The composite may comprise: a polymer matrix including: a plurality of fibers; and a nanoporous material adjacent at least a portion of the fibers or the polymer matrix

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 38/08 - Impregnating

Abstract

A cut stock measurement system and method for a work machine that cuts stock. The cut stock measurement system includes distance sensors that generate distance measurements to the cut stock, and a geolocation unit that generates a machine geolocation. The system computes a stock width measurement, and a stock geolocation. The distance sensors can include left and right distance sensors coupled to the left and right sides of the machine, or coupled to left and right foldable arms. The foldable arms can be coupled to the machine, and have ends that trail the machine as it moves forward. An adjustable leveling apparatus with left and right leveling blades can be coupled to the left and right foldable arms with a hinge pin in-between. Left and right leveling mechanisms can adjust heights of the left and right leveling blades above the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/26 - Plates arranged behind the cutter-bar for guiding the cut grass or straw
• G01B 21/06 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
• G01B 21/08 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for interrogating a moving acoustic source using radar and processing data using a selection of motion compensation techniques adapted from synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to remove the effects of linear and nonlinear target motion so that the range-Doppler map retains only vibration information in the Doppler dimension. Vibration and sound waveforms can thus be selectively reproduced at specific ranges directly from the radar baseband waveform, without the need for additional complex analysis or audio processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
• G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
• G01S 13/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
• G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

A method, apparatus and system for countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). More specifically, this disclosure, and the exemplary embodiments described herein, provide portable detachable/attachable drone hijackers/jammers and systems meant to act as a stand-in electronic warfare device that can be configured and attached to another unmanned device. According to an exemplary embodiment, the disclosed method, apparatus and system targets adversarial UAVs by leveraging their protocol vulnerabilities and attacking their communication links between a target and its ground control station (GCS), or other communication links to other devices (such as GNSS and other UAVs). Its detachable nature gives the Detachable Drone Hijacker a stand-in capability where it can exist amongst its targets and deliver air-to-air attacks.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communicationCounter-measures

Abstract

A method for coating high-aspect-ratio (HAR) and high-surface-area (HSA) substrates via atomic layer deposition (ALD) wherein the temperature of the substrate is varied cyclically during the ALD process. An exemplary temperature schedule for each ALD cycle includes at least one predetermined lower temperature during a diffusion/reaction stage of the cycle, where the lower temperature prevents decomposition of the ALD precursors and further prevents other side reactions, and further includes at least one predetermined higher temperature during a purge stage of the cycle, where the higher temperature enables rapid purging of excess precursor and/or byproducts produced during the reaction stage of the cycle. The prevention of side reactions ensures that the ALD coating is uniform and has the desired composition with minimal impurities, and the rapid purging ensures reasonable total process time.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
• C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
• C23C 16/52 - Controlling or regulating the coating process

Abstract

A method that includes receiving a set of one or more images, each having one or more sets of pixels, receiving a ground truth value that a vertex point associated with a transition between two regions in a respective set of pixels, identifying a machine placement candidate vertex point for a first set of pixels, determining a set of one or more selected candidate features in the set of candidate features that maximizes an objective function that identifies an accuracy of the identified machine placement candidate vertex point compared to the respective ground truth for a respective set of pixels, updating a set of one or more basis features by adding the set of one or more selected candidate features that maximizes the objective function, and training a machine learning model based on the updated set of one or more basis features to identify additional vertex points for a transition.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/778 - Active pattern-learning, e.g. online learning of image or video features
• G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
• G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
• G06V 10/771 - Feature selection, e.g. selecting representative features from a multi-dimensional feature space
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

A system may be configured for implementing neural volumetric reconstruction for coherent synthetic aperture sonar. Exemplary systems include means for measuring underwater objects using high-resolution Synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) by coherently combining data from a moving array to form high-resolution imagery. Such a system may receive a waveform from the measurements of the underwater object and optimize the waveform for deconvolving via an iterative deconvolution optimization process applying an adaptable approach to waveform compression where performance is tuned via sparsity and smoothness parameters. Such a system may deconvolve the wave form using pulse deconvolution and use the deconvolved waveforms in an analysis-by-synthesis optimization operation with an implicit neural representation to yield higher resolution and superior volumetric reconstruction scene of the underwater object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 7/539 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for a software defined optical time-domain reflectometer (SD-OTDR) using high-speed optical transceiver modules. Enabled by the reconfigurable computing resource, an SD-OTDR in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can realize in-situ diagnostics of optical fiber without adding any overhead to existing systems. In addition, an SD-OTDR in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can also be used for high-resolution distributed sensing. Additionally, an SD-OTDR in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can directly map optical reflections at different locations along the length of a fiber to a processing element array in a Field-Programmable Gate Array for real-time in-sensor parallel data processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/071 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using a reflected signal, e.g. using optical time domain reflectometers [OTDR]
• H04B 10/50 - Transmitters

Abstract

A method for mapping phonon polaritons (PhPs) in a test nanostructured material for use in designing and fabricating a modified version of the test nanostructured material, and the modified nanostructured material thus fabricated, and devices comprising the modified nanostructured material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• B82Y 20/00 - Nanooptics, e.g. quantum optics or photonic crystals

Abstract

One can enrich nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) from within a complex mixture in a sequence-specific manner by using a mutant of a Cas enzyme lacking nuclease activity, for example a mutant of Cas13a (dCas) from Leptotrichia wadeii. The nucleic acid is bound by the mutant protein as directed by guide RNA molecules (crRNA) and purified after association with an appropriate surface, such as quantum dots or functionalized beads. The nucleic acid is separated from the Cas and purified after precipitation or interaction with another surface. The resulting product can be directly processed via long-read sequencing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
• C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay

Abstract

An apparatus includes a head having an obverse side and a reverse side. The apparatus includes a vertical load cell detachably connected to the obverse side. The vertical load cell in operation measures a plurality of vertical loads at a respective plurality of ground depths. The apparatus includes a plurality of pins connected to the reverse side. Each pin of the plurality of pins includes a rod and a cone connected to the rod. The apparatus includes a torsional load cell detachably connected to the obverse side. The torsional load cell in operation measures a plurality of torques at a respective plurality of rotational angles.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 1/00 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes

Abstract

A method of making an erasable nanocellulose electronic structure comprising the steps of providing a nanocellulose sheet, adhering metal contacts onto the nanocellulose sheet, applying solder to the metal contacts, and attaching surface mount devices to the contacts. An erasable nanocellulose electronic structure comprising a nanocellulose sheet, a metal contact on the nanocellulose sheet, a layer of solder on the metal contact, and a surface mount device to tire contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
• H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
• H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
• H05K 3/22 - Secondary treatment of printed circuits

Abstract

A method of making an erasable nanocellulose electronic structure comprising the steps of providing a nanocellulose sheet, adhering metal contacts onto the nanocellulose sheet, applying solder to the metal contacts, and attaching surface mount devices to the contacts. An erasable nanocellulose electronic structure comprising a nanocellulose sheet, a metal contact on the nanocellulose sheet, a layer of solder on the metal contact, and a surface mount device to the contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/14 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates characterised by the material or its electrical properties
• H01L 23/58 - Structural electrical arrangements for semiconductor devices not otherwise provided for
• H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls

Abstract

An insulating element includes a shell having an interior and an exterior and a core material positioned within the interior of the shell. The core material is configured to inhibit collapse of the shell when the shell is subject to a pressure differential between the interior and the exterior. The shell defines an opening configured to provide communication with a vacuum source.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 59/065 - Arrangements using an air layer or vacuum using vacuum

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/589 - Fine ceramics obtained from polymer precursors
• B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
• C04B 35/56 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides
• C04B 35/563 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides based on boron carbide
• C04B 35/565 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides based on silicon carbide
• C04B 35/573 - Fine ceramics obtained by reaction sintering
• C04B 35/65 - Reaction sintering of free metal- or free silicon-containing compositions

Abstract

A soft-to-hard goods connector is provided which includes an elastomeric bladder having a preform layer and an outer textile layer enclosing the preform layer. The outer textile layer has at least one skin extension layer extending beyond a periphery of the elastomeric bladder. The skin extension layer has a chord attached at a distal end with the chord being perpendicular to the skin extension layer. The connector includes a host rigid structure with a receiving component. The receiving component has a mounting track with the chord mounted in the mounting track. The receiving component permits the chord to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the chord with a limited range of motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/00 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium
• E01D 15/20 - Floating bridges, e.g. pontoon bridges collapsible, expandable, inflatable or the like
• F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details

Abstract

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an optical device includes a substrate, an optical element, a shifter, and an actuator. The optical element is on the surface of the substrate, and the shifter is adjacent to the optical element such that the optical element is between the substrate and the shifter. Moreover, the actuator is coupled with the shifter, and the actuator is configured to change a space and/or a pressure between the optical element and the shifter. Related methods are also discussed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

Abstract

In certain examples, methods and optically-engineered structures involve three-dimensional (3D) or volumetric metamaterials, having a grayscale dielectric profile, to produce a certain electromagnetic response. In more specific examples, the 3D metamaterial may be implemented to approximate a grayscale continuum of dielectric constants, and may conform to curved and/or irregular shapes for use in a wide variety of applications such as electromagnetic devices wherein to operate via communication of radiating waves to be steered and/or manipulated as a function of frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 3/46 - Active lenses or reflecting arrays
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• G06F 30/10 - Geometric CAD
• G06F 113/10 - Additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D printing

Abstract

Described herein are single domain antibodies (sdAbs) with improved thermostability and methods for the design thereof using a machine learning model (LIME). LIME predicted thermostabilizing mutations were tested in four sets of sequence-related single domain antibodies (sdAb) having binding activity against Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B, 12 sdAb in total. The mutations were restricted to the constant regions. Two sets of interacting residues were consistently predicted. The first set was in the core of three variants, A7D, with W37R or W37H; these were predicted to form a salt bridge. The second predicted set of, interacting residues was on the surface and created a network of hydrogen bonds involving P22T with S8T accompanied by Q6S. Six mutations were common to all four sets: Q6S, A7D, S8T, (R/Q/E)14R, S18R, and P22T.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of chemically analyzing complex mixtures using spectroscopy and chromatography by collecting spectroscopy data at multiple points along a chromatography column to identify and quantify analytes in minutes. Also disclosed is the related system for chromatography and in-column spectroscopy for chemical mixtures and a larger microfluidic system incorporating the chromatography and in-column spectroscopy system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 30/74 - Optical detectors
• G01N 30/72 - Mass spectrometers
• G01N 30/78 - Detectors specially adapted therefor using more than one detector

Abstract

A germanium (Ge)-doped gallium oxide (Ga2O3) semiconductor material and method of making are provided. In embodiments, a method of making the Ge-doped Ga2O3 semiconductor material includes: subjecting a Ga2O3 semiconductor material to neutron irradiation comprising a higher thermal neutron content than fast neutron content, thereby producing a Ge-doped Ga2O3 semiconductor material; and annealing the Ge-doped Ga2O3 semiconductor material at a temperature of at least 700° C. in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas, thereby generating an electrically conductive n-type Ge-doped Ga2O3 semiconductor material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/423 - Bombardment with radiation with high-energy radiation
• C01G 15/00 - Compounds of gallium, indium, or thallium
• C30B 29/16 - Oxides
• C30B 33/04 - After-treatment of single crystals or homogeneous polycrystalline material with defined structure using electric or magnetic fields or particle radiation
• H01L 29/24 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only inorganic semiconductor materials not provided for in groups , ,  or

Abstract

A dual phase high entropy boride-carbide composite for extreme environments, comprising dual phases of high entropy boride (HEB) and high entropy carbide (HEC), wherein the high entropy boride comprises (Zr—Hf—Ti—V)B2 and wherein the high entropy carbide comprises (Zr—Hf—Ti—V)C. A method of making a dual phase high entropy boride-carbide composite for extreme environments, comprising the steps of utilizing a pressureless reactive sintering process, providing a Zr—Hf—Ti—V—B4C powder blend, maintaining a low sintering temperature, allowing the Zr—Hf—Ti—V—B4C powder blend to result in HE-Alloy powder and B4C, allowing the B4C to result in 4B and C and heat, reacting the HE-Alloy powder with the B and the C, and forming a HE-boride composite and a HE-carbide composite, wherein the HE-boride composite and HE-carbide composite comprise (Zr—Hf—Ti—V)B2+(Zr—Hf—Ti—V)C.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 29/08 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides based on carbides or carbonitrides based on carbides, but not containing other metal compounds based on tungsten carbide
• B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
• C22C 1/051 - Making hard metals based on borides, carbides, nitrides, oxides or silicidesPreparation of the powder mixture used as the starting material therefor
• C22C 29/06 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides based on carbides or carbonitrides based on carbides, but not containing other metal compounds

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method of discharging a battery by providing a composition having a solution of a crosslinked or crosslinkable polymer and a solvent and conductive carbon particles; and applying the composition to a battery in contact with an anode and a cathode to form an electrical connection from the anode to the cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C09D 7/45 - Anti-settling agents
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
• C09D 129/04 - Polyvinyl alcoholPartially hydrolysed homopolymers or copolymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated carboxylic acids
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method of discharging a battery by providing a composition having a solution of a crosslinked or crosslinkable polymer and a solvent and conductive carbon particles; and applying the composition to a battery in contact with an anode and a cathode to form an electrical connection from the anode to the cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon
• C08K 3/011 - Crosslinking or vulcanising agents, e.g. accelerators

Abstract

A method of making an electrode by providing a mixture of first particles of silver or silver oxide and second particles of an inorganic porogen, molding the mixture, cohering the mixture to form a green body, demolding the green body, heating the green body to form a monolith, to convert any silver oxide to silver, and to fuse the first particles together, and submerging the monolith in a liquid that removes the second particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
• H01M 10/32 - Silver accumulators

Abstract

Disclosed is a cyclic peptide polymer having the below structure. Each R1 and each R2 is an organic group. Each R3 is a covalent bond or methylene. The values m and n are nonnegative integers having a sum of at least 1. Each X is —NH—CO— or —CO—N—. The value p is an integer greater than 1. The cyclic peptide polymer may be made by providing a cyclic peptide having two side chains having terminal amino groups or carboxylic acid groups, and reacting the amino groups with an azobenzene or the carboxylic acid groups with an azodianiline. Disclosed is a cyclic peptide polymer having the below structure. Each R1 and each R2 is an organic group. Each R3 is a covalent bond or methylene. The values m and n are nonnegative integers having a sum of at least 1. Each X is —NH—CO— or —CO—N—. The value p is an integer greater than 1. The cyclic peptide polymer may be made by providing a cyclic peptide having two side chains having terminal amino groups or carboxylic acid groups, and reacting the amino groups with an azobenzene or the carboxylic acid groups with an azodianiline.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 7/64 - Cyclic peptides containing only normal peptide links
• C07K 5/12 - Cyclic peptides
• C08G 73/10 - PolyimidesPolyester-imidesPolyamide-imidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors

Abstract

A method of thermally protecting a leading edge of a hypersonic system includes saturating an annular primary wick in contact with an evaporator and having a first pore size with a phase change material by means of an annularly-inward secondary wick having a second pore size and being coupled to a liquid line, the second pore size being larger than the first, where a first end of the secondary wick extends into a reservoir and a second end of the secondary wick extends into the evaporator, the second end of the secondary wick having a terminal end. The method includes terminating the liquid line inside of the evaporator, transferring thermal energy from the leading edge into the phase change material, raising the temperature of the phase change material to a phase-change temperature, changing phase of the phase change material, and carrying away heat from the leading edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
• F28D 15/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes with tubes having a capillary structure
• F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups

Abstract

Provided are methods of fabricating flexible syntactic foam objects from precursor powders comprising thermoplastic elastomer particles and hollow particles using selective laser sintering (SLS) with a porous/discontinuous internal structure. The method may comprise illuminating a region in a layer of a precursor powder comprising thermoplastic elastomer particles and hollow particles with a laser beam of a SLS to convert the region to a porous, sintered region comprising the hollow particles and a solid thermoplastic elastomer matrix having a surface that defines pores distributed throughout the porous, sintered region. The syntactic foam objects and articles of manufacture comprising the syntactic foam objects are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/232 - Forming foamed products by sintering expandable particles
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• C08K 7/28 - Glass

Abstract

A method and device for electro-thermo-mechanical tensile testing of wires is disclosed. The device includes a sample frame having upper and lower parts, with the upper part coupled to the lower part through a plurality of sacrificial supports, the upper and lower parts each having an electrical contact pad. The upper and lower parts are electrically non-conductive. The device also includes a wire sample with tracking beads, the wire sample affixed to the upper and lower parts such that the electrical contact pads of the upper and lower parts are communicatively coupled through the wire sample. The device also includes a piezo actuator coupled to the upper part, a weight coupled to the lower part, a power supply configured to pass a current through the wire sample, an electronic balance beneath the weight, and a digital camera pointed at the tracking beads of the wire sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/08 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces
• G01N 3/06 - Special adaptations of indicating or recording means

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for attenuating an interferer signal are provided. The apparatus includes a tunable filter and an autonomous tracking control circuit. The tunable filter is constructed to receive signals within a frequency bandwidth and includes a plurality of tunable bandpass filters with respective bandpass filter responses. The tunable filter has a band reject filter response that is dependent upon the bandpass filter responses. The autonomous tracking control circuit is constructed to track an interferer signal within the frequency bandwidth and perform voltage control on the plurality of tunable bandpass filters to alter the band reject filter response of the tunable filter such that the interferer signal is attenuated in an output of the tunable filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/16 - Circuits

Abstract

An apparatus for interfacing with an RF/microwave subsystem is provided. The apparatus includes a printed circuit board that includes: a controller, and a connector constructed to provide control signals and power signals to a subsystem in accordance with instructions from the controller, and a mechanical interface constructed to provide a mechanical connection between the subsystem and the printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures