Abstract

Implementations of a method of detecting a plurality of radio pulses may include, using a signal processor, combining at least three pulses included in radio data collected over a first time interval by a directional antenna coupled with a software defined radio coupled with a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the UAV coupled with a base station including the signal processor; determining a detected time for each of the at least three pulses in the first time interval; using the detected time for each of the at least three pulses, predicting a future time for each of at least three future pulses; and, using the software defined radio and directional antenna, listening for each of the at least three future pulses in radio data over a second time interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• G01S 1/04 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves - Details
• H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
• A01K 11/00 - Marking of animals

Abstract

An Amplicon Sequencing Analysis Pipeline (ASAP) system (120, 600) characterizes a genetic sample. The ASAP system (120, 600) receives assay configuration data individually associating reference sequences and genetic characteristics. The ASAP system (120, 600) processes amplicon sequencing data and the reference sequences to characterize the genetic sample based on the individual associations between the reference sequences and the genetic characteristics in the assay configuration data. The ASAP (120, 600) system transfers genetic data indicating the genetic characteristics for the genetic sample and indicating interpretation metrics for amplicon sequencing read depth and quality related to the genetic characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16B 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for sequence analysis involving nucleotides or amino acids
• G16B 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for functional genomics or proteomics, e.g. genotype-phenotype associations
• G16B 20/20 - Allele or variant detection, e.g. single nucleotide polymorphism [SNP] detection

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include methods of identifying microorganisms and/or diagnosing infections in subjects cause by microorganisms. Embodiments of the invention may also include further characterizing (e.g., determining the presence of one or more antibiotic resistance markers) the microorganisms and determining a strain identity of the microorganisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• C12Q 1/686 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]
• C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria

Abstract

A multi-room in-home harness system is disclosed. Specific implementations may include a first plurality of tracks including a first track system in a first room, a trolley that may be configured to moveably couple to a track of the first plurality of tracks and move along a horizontal plane of the track, and a cart coupled to the trolley, where the trolley may be configured to move the cart along each track of the first plurality of tracks and may also be configured to transfer the cart from the first plurality of tracks to a second plurality of tracks in a second room.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

Abstract

Implementations of a system for determining the relevancy of a plurality of alarms may include: a plurality of sensors configured to be coupled to a patient, wherein the plurality of sensors is configured to gather physiological data, a medical monitoring device coupled to the plurality of sensors through a telecommunication channel, and wherein the medical monitoring device is configured to determine a physiological state of the patient using the physiological data. The medical monitoring device may be further configured to issue a plurality of alarm states, and a processing unit coupled to the medical monitoring device through a telecommunication channel, is then configured to evaluate the plurality of alarm states, determine the relevancy of each alarm state of the plurality of alarm states, and issue one or more alarms corresponding with each relevant alarm state to a computing device associated with a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systems; Prevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
• G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
• G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/0464 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
• A61B 5/046 - Detecting fibrillation

Abstract

Implementations of data compilers may include: a physical device including a physical parameter, the physical parameter including at least three states. The data compiler may also include a data stream generated from the physical parameter. The data stream may include a plurality of bits. Each bit may be coded with one of a 0, a 1, and an X; the 0, the 1, and the X may correspond with one of the at least three states of the physical parameter, respectively. The data compiler may also include an exclusive OR (XOR) data processor. The XOR processor may be configured to randomize the at least three states of the data stream and output a randomized output data stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Random or pseudo-random number generators
• H03K 19/21 - EXCLUSIVE-OR circuits, i.e. giving output if input signal exists at only one input; COINCIDENCE circuits, i.e. giving output only if all input signals are identical
• H03K 3/84 - Generating pulses having a predetermined statistical distribution of a parameter, e.g. random pulse generators

Abstract

A system for optimizing energy efficiency of an embedded system. A hardware abstraction layer (HAL) is coupled to hardware of an embedded system. An energy hardware abstraction layer (eHAL) couples to the hardware and to the HAL. A hypervisor couples to the HAL and to the eHAL. One or more applications couple to the hypervisor, the HAL and the eHAL. The eHAL measures energy use of the embedded system, constructs a model of energy use of the embedded system and, using the model, determines how to one of reduce and minimize energy use of the embedded system. The hypervisor is configured to alter one or more hardware parameters to one of reduce and minimize energy use of the embedded system as the embedded system performs one or more tasks. In implementations a real time operating system (RTOS) is coupled to the one or more applications and to the hypervisor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/455 - Emulation; Interpretation; Software simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines

Abstract

Implementations of diagnostic systems for detecting a bacterial infection in a subject may include: a device for receiving a sample of a bodily fluid from a subject, a chemical composition configured to react with one or more antibodies in the bodily fluid, and an indicator configured to indicate or respond to a product of the reaction of the chemical composition with one or more antibodies in a bodily fluid received into the device. The antibodies may be produced in response to one or more conserved antigens from one or more bacteria identified as potentially associated with at least one disease associated with the subject. The device may be coated with the chemical composition. The indicator may be configured to communicate to a user of the system a presence or an absence of the one or more antibodies in the bodily fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• G01N 33/53 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
• G01N 33/534 - Production of labelled immunochemicals with radioactive label
• G01N 33/569 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

Implementations of UAV wildlife monitoring system may include a ground control station wirelessly coupled to a UAV which may include a flight controller, a first radio, a second radio, a first antenna, a second antenna, a very high frequency (VHF) radio receiver, and a computer, all operatively coupled together. The monitoring system may also include a VHF tag configured to be coupled to an animal, wherein when the VHF tag is coupled to the animal, the VHF radio receiver receives a VHF radio signal from the VHF tag using the first antenna, wherein the computer process the VHF radio signal to create the location data from the VHF radio signal, processes the location data, and sends the location data to the second radio, wherein the second radio transmits the location data into a telecommunications channel, and wherein the ground control station receives the location data from the telecommunications channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/15 - Active relay systems
• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
• H04B 1/034 - Portable transmitters
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
• A01K 11/00 - Marking of animals
• A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry
• A01M 31/00 - Hunting appliances

Abstract

Implementations of data compilers may include: a physical device including a physical parameter, the physical parameter including at least three states. The data compiler may also include a data stream generated from the physical parameter. The data stream may include a plurality of bits. Each bit may be coded with one of a 0, a 1, and an X; the 0, the 1, and the X may correspond with one of the at least three states of the physical parameter, respectively. The data compiler may also include an exclusive OR (XOR) data processor. The XOR processor may be configured to randomize the at least three states of the data stream and output a randomized output data stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Random or pseudo-random number generators
• H03K 19/21 - EXCLUSIVE-OR circuits, i.e. giving output if input signal exists at only one input; COINCIDENCE circuits, i.e. giving output only if all input signals are identical
• H03K 3/84 - Generating pulses having a predetermined statistical distribution of a parameter, e.g. random pulse generators

Abstract

A live streaming video sharing system. Implementations may include a video camera, portable computing device, video streaming server, database, application server, web server, and a portable computing device associated with a user operatively coupled together. The video camera sends a live stream of video data wirelessly to the portable computing device. The computing device associated with a user receives a live stream of video data from the web server, processes the live stream of video data, and generates a computer interface. The computer interface may include a public computer interface including a public channel and an invisible computer interface including an invisible shares channel associated with the user including an icon corresponding with one or more invisible shares, each invisible share corresponding with a live stream of video data and each invisible share not retrievable using a search form in the computer interface, the application server, and the database.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 7/16 - Analogue secrecy systems; Analogue subscription systems
• H04N 7/173 - Analogue secrecy systems; Analogue subscription systems with two-way working, e.g. subscriber sending a programme selection signal
• H04N 21/2187 - Live feed
• H04N 21/2743 - Video hosting of uploaded data from client
• H04N 21/4788 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application communicating with other users, e.g. chatting
• H04N 21/482 - End-user interface for program selection
• H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
• H04N 21/647 - Control signaling between network components and server or clients; Network processes for video distribution between server and clients, e.g. controlling the quality of the video stream, by dropping packets, protecting content from unauthorised alteration within the network, monitoring of network load or bridging bet
• H04N 21/472 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or services; End-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content
• H04N 21/4223 - Cameras
• H04N 21/231 - Content storage operation, e.g. caching movies for short term storage, replicating data over plural servers or prioritizing data for deletion
• H04N 21/433 - Content storage operation, e.g. storage operation in response to a pause request or caching operations

Abstract

A fluid product dryer and related methods. Implementations of a method for drying particles may include: introducing particles through an inlet into a first fluid bed section; migrating the particles onto a bed deck; injecting a gas towards the particles through openings in the bed deck; migrating some of the particles through a variable-sized gate opening between the bed deck and a riser; migrating a portion of the particles into the riser; propelling the portion of the particles in the riser upwards by an injection of a gas into the riser; directing a first fraction of the portion of the particles out of the first fluid bed section and into a second fluid bed section through an outlet using a deflector feature; and directing a second fraction of the portion of the particles onto a bed deck of the second fluid bed section by interaction with an impingement feature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F26B 3/08 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour flowing through the materials or objects to be dried so as to loosen them, e.g. to form a fluidised bed

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to implementations of physically unclonable functions (PUFs) for cryptographic and authentication purposes. Specifically, the disclosure describes implementations of machine learning engines (MLEs) in conjunction with PUFs generating outputs having multiple states.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/14 - Handling requests for interconnection or transfer
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

Implementations of light filters for use in cryptographic operations may include: a substrate having at least a first side and a second side, the first side opposing the second side, the substrate including one of a translucent, a transparent, and a semi-transparent material, and any combination thereof; and one or more layers of microscopic structures coupled to one of the first side, the second side, and both the first side and the second side of the substrate, the microscopic structures each containing one or more structural elements configured to interact with light. The microscopic structures may be configured to collectively form a unique light pattern on a detector optically coupled with the light filter. The unique pattern may be configured to be used to form a challenge-response pair (CRP) and the CRP is configured to be used in cryptographic operations to authenticate an electronic device associated with the light filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
• G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements
• G02B 5/20 - Filters
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• B82Y 10/00 - Nanotechnology for information processing, storage or transmission, e.g. quantum computing or single electron logic
• B82Y 20/00 - Nanooptics, e.g. quantum optics or photonic crystals

Abstract

Implementations of light filters for use in cryptographic operations may include: a substrate having at least a first side and a second side, the first side opposing the second side, the substrate including one of a translucent, a transparent, and a semi-transparent material, and any combination thereof: and one or more layers of microscopic structures coupled to one of the first side, the second side, and both the first side and the second side of the substrate, the microscopic structures each containing one or more structural elements configured to interact with light. The microscopic structures may be configured to collectively form a unique light pattern on a detector optically coupled with the light filter. The unique pattern may be configured to be used to form a challenge-response pair (CRP) and the CRP is configured to be used in cryptographic operations to authenticate an electronic device associated with the light filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 3/84 - Generating pulses having a predetermined statistical distribution of a parameter, e.g. random pulse generators
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• G06F 7/58 - Random or pseudo-random number generators
• G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication

Abstract

An actuator control system includes a motorized joint having first and second members rotatable relative to one another. An actuator is coupled with the motorized joint and is configured to rotate the first member relative to the second member in response to an input including a voltage, a current, or any combination thereof. A controller is coupled with the actuator and is configured to control the input using a control algorithm. The control algorithm controls the input based upon a mathematical model of biological muscle actuation that models titin as a filament which winds around actin during muscle actuation. In implementations the mathematical model includes mathematical representations of a contractile element, a viscous damping element in parallel with the contractile element, and a spring in series with the contractile element through a pulley and simultaneously in parallel with the contractile element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/68 - Operating or control means
• A61F 2/66 - Feet; Ankle joints

Abstract

A physically unclonable function generating system and related methods. Implementations may include comparing at least one physical parameter of a memory cell with a threshold value of the physical parameter and identifying a relationship of the at least one physical parameter of the memory cell to the threshold value. Implementations may also include associating one of a 0, 1, or X state to the memory cell based on the relationship of the at least one physical parameter to the threshold value and programming at least one state storage memory cell to store a programmed value corresponding with the associated 0, 1, or X state. Implementations may include including the programmed value of the at least one state storage memory cell in a PUF data stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06F 12/14 - Protection against unauthorised use of memory
• G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system

Abstract

A physically unclonable function generating system and related methods. Implementations may include comparing at least one physical parameter of a memory cell with a threshold value of the physical parameter and identifying a relationship of the at least one physical parameter of the memory cell to the threshold value. Implementations may also include associating one of a 0, 1, or X state to the memory cell based on the relationship of the at least one physical parameter to the threshold value and programming at least one state storage memory cell to store a programmed value corresponding with the associated 0, 1, or X state. Implementations may include including the programmed value of the at least one state storage memory cell in a PUF data stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11C 7/06 - Sense amplifiers; Associated circuits
• H03K 19/177 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one output; Inverting circuits using specified components using elementary logic circuits as components arranged in matrix form
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A method of identifying a memory cell state for use in random number generation (RNG) includes comparing at least one physical parameter of a memory cell with a threshold value of the physical parameter and identifying a relationship of the at least one physical parameter of the memory cell to the threshold value. A state of 0, 1, or X is associated to the memory cell based on the relationship of the at least one physical parameter to the threshold value. At least one state storage memory cell is programmed with a value corresponding with the associated 0, 1, or X state. The programmed value of the at least one state storage memory cell is included in an RNG data stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Random or pseudo-random number generators
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• G06F 12/14 - Protection against unauthorised use of memory
• G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system

Abstract

Implementations of energy harvester systems may include: an accumulator having an air bladder separated from water by a membrane; one or more hydro turbines coupled with the accumulator; two or more check valves each coupled with one of the one or more hydro turbines; a system battery coupled to the power conditioner; and an electronic load coupled to the system battery through the power conditioner; wherein the two or more check valves are configured to be in contact with water.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
• F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
• F03B 13/12 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy

Abstract

An Amplicon Sequencing Analysis Pipeline (ASAP) system (120, 600) characterizes a genetic sample. The ASAP system (120, 600) receives assay configuration data individually associating reference sequences and genetic characteristics. The ASAP system (120, 600) processes amplicon sequencing data and the reference 5 sequences to characterize the genetic sample based on the individual associations between the reference sequences and the genetic characteristics in the assay configuration data. The ASAP (120, 600) system transfers genetic data indicating the genetic characteristics for the genetic sample and indicating interpretation metrics for amplicon sequencing read 10 depth and quality related to the genetic characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/18 - for functional genomics or proteomics, e.g. genotype-phenotype associations, linkage disequilibrium, population genetics, binding site identification, mutagenesis, genotyping or genome annotation, protein-protein interactions or protein-nucleic acid interactions
• G06F 19/22 - for sequence comparison involving nucleotides or amino acids, e.g. homology search, motif or Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism [SNP] discovery or sequence alignment

Abstract

Systems and methods for evaluating human speech. Implementations may include: a microphone coupled with a computing device comprising a microprocessor, a memory, and a display operatively coupled together. The microphone may be configured to receive an audible unconstrained speech utterance from a user whose proficiency in a language is being tested and provide a corresponding audio signal to the computing device. The microprocessor and memory may receive the audio signal and process the audio signal by recognizing a plurality of phones and a plurality of pauses and calculate a plurality of suprasegmental parameters using the plurality of pauses and the plurality of phones. The microprocessor and memory may use the plurality of suprasegmental parameters to calculate a language proficiency rating for the user and display the language proficiency rating of the user on the display associated with the computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 19/04 - Speaking
• G09B 19/06 - Foreign languages
• G10L 17/06 - Decision making techniques; Pattern matching strategies
• G10L 17/00 - Speaker identification or verification
• G10L 25/75 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups for modelling vocal tract parameters
• G10L 25/60 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for measuring the quality of voice signals
• G10L 25/87 - Detection of discrete points within a voice signal
• G10L 15/02 - Feature extraction for speech recognition; Selection of recognition unit
• G10L 15/00 - Speech recognition

Abstract

Systems and methods for evaluating human speech. Implementations may include: a microphone coupled with a computing device comprising a microprocessor, a memory, and a display operatively coupled together. The microphone may be configured to receive an audible unconstrained speech utterance from a user whose proficiency in a language is being tested and provide a corresponding audio signal to the computing device. The microprocessor and memory may receive the audio signal and process the audio signal by recognizing a plurality of phones and a plurality of pauses and calculate a plurality of suprasegmental parameters using the plurality of pauses and the plurality of phones. The microprocessor and memory may use the plurality of suprasegmental parameters to calculate a language proficiency rating for the user and display the language proficiency rating of the user on the display associated with the computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 15/10 - Speech classification or search using distance or distortion measures between unknown speech and reference templates
• G10L 25/60 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for measuring the quality of voice signals
• G09B 19/04 - Speaking

Abstract

An actuator according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed member and a free member. The free member is operatively engaged with the fixed member so that the free member is moveable with respect to the fixed member. The actuator also includes means for moving the free member with respect to the fixed member. An elastic element operatively associated with the free member and the fixed member is operable to store energy without a change in an overall length of the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
• F03G 1/02 - Spring motors characterised by shape or material of spring, e.g. helical, spiral, coil
• F03G 1/00 - Spring motors
• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
• F16H 33/02 - Rotary transmissions with mechanical accumulators, e.g. weights, springs, intermittently-connected flywheels
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
• F03G 1/08 - Other parts or details for winding
• F16H 25/22 - Screw mechanisms with balls, rollers, or similar members between the co-operating parts; Elements essential to the use of such members
• H02K 21/04 - Windings on magnets for additional excitation

Abstract

An actuator control system includes a motorized joint having first and second members rotatable relative to one another. An actuator is coupled with the motorized joint and is configured to rotate the first member relative to the second member in response to an input including a voltage, a current, or any combination thereof. A controller is coupled with the actuator and is configured to control the input using a control algorithm. The control algorithm controls the input based upon a mathematical model of biological muscle actuation that models titin as a filament which winds around actin during muscle actuation. In implementations the mathematical model includes mathematical representations of a contractile element, a viscous damping element in parallel with the contractile element, and a spring in series with the contractile element through a pulley and simultaneously in parallel with the contractile element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/70 - Operating or control means electrical
• A61F 2/66 - Feet; Ankle joints
• A61F 2/68 - Operating or control means
• F16H 35/16 - Mechanisms for movements or movement relations conforming to mathematical formulae
• A61F 2/60 - Artificial legs or feet or parts thereof
• A61F 2/76 - Means for assembling, fitting, or testing prostheses, e.g. for measuring or balancing

Abstract

Described herein are DNA primer sequences designed for the determination of gene or transcript information from Anuran species, and which may be used in studies for developmental and/or toxicity testing and for environmental toxicology or ecological assessment. Also described herein is a rapid, sensitive, high-throughput assay useful for supporting potential risk assessment across vertebrate clades, and that is also useful for evaluation of complex contaminant mixtures.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• G01N 33/78 - Thyroid gland hormones
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

The invention comprises a device and method for impacting the behavior of invertebrates that infest wood, without the use of chemicals. In particular, the invention is useful for impacting the behavior of wood-boring invertebrates, which infest wood products, lumber and the woody portions of plants and trees. The invention utilizes acoustic (sonic) agents which may be optionally modulated with specific signals, to cause negative effects on the normal behaviors exhibited by wood-infesting invertebrates, which may result in the invertebrates being injured or killed, unable to reproduce, or caused to flee the wood that the invertebrates are infesting.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 29/16 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using sound waves
• A01M 1/22 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects by electric means

Abstract

Described herein are methods and apparatus for cultivating algae on, and harvesting from, porous inert membranes. Growth of the algae is accomplished on a porous membrane and provided with nutrients by percolation from below and/or misting from above. The membrane is preferably supported by a saturated bed of inert materials. Moisture and nutrients required for growth are provided by applying aqueous nutrient media to the membrane and algae from above and/or below. Algae grown in this manner is then subjected to stress, by applying a second, different aqueous media to the membrane and algae from above and/or below. The membrane itself, bearing the algae, may be moved from the first aqueous nutrient medium to the second, stress-inducing aqueous medium. The stress causes the algae to produce and accumulate lipids within the cells. The stressed algae is then harvested by removing the algae from the membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algae; Culture media therefor

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a device and method for simultaneously conducting multiple assays on a liquid sample for the presence and quantification of analytes in the liquid sample. The device, which is referred to herein as a multi-assay cartridge holder or multi-strip assay cartridge holder (MSC) may be used in a system comprised of the MSC device and a reading device for reading the assays in the MSC device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material

Abstract

Described are procedures that promote the accumulation and release of intracellular lipid bodies from zygospores of single-celled alga. This disclosure describes procedures for manipulating the progression or synchronization of the algae's life cycle, and for simplifying lipid extraction by promoting spontaneous release of intracellular lipid reserves. The approach is relevant to the commercial production of biodiesel and food supplements derived from fatty acids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/64 - Fats; Fatty oils; Ester-type waxes; Higher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl group; Oxidised oils or fats

Abstract

The invention comprises a device and method for impacting the behavior of invertebrates that infest wood, without the use of chemicals. In particular, the invention is useful for impacting the behavior of woodboring invertebrates, which infest wood products, lumber and the woody portions of plants and trees. The invention utilizes acoustic (sonic) agents which may be optionally modulated with specific signals, to cause negative effects on the normal behaviors exhibited by wood-infesting invertebrates, which may result in the invertebrates being injured or killed, unable to reproduce, or caused to flee the wood that the invertebrates are infesting.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 29/34 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus preventing or obstructing access or passage, e.g. by means of barriers, spikes, cords, obstacles or sprinkled water specially adapted for insects

Abstract

An actuator according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed member and a free member. The free member is operatively engaged with the fixed member so that the free member is moveable with respect to the fixed member. The actuator also includes means for moving the free member with respect to the fixed member. An elastic element operatively associated with the free member and the fixed member is operable to store energy without a change in an overall length of the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
• F16H 33/02 - Rotary transmissions with mechanical accumulators, e.g. weights, springs, intermittently-connected flywheels
• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motors; Motors moving step by step; Reluctance motors
• F16H 25/22 - Screw mechanisms with balls, rollers, or similar members between the co-operating parts; Elements essential to the use of such members
• H02K 21/04 - Windings on magnets for additional excitation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable, self-contained system and process for producing methanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases. The system is designed to be portable, so that it may be readily transported to and operated at various sites wherein carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen gases are produced and/or collected, and those gases reacted to form methanol. In a preferred embodiment, the system of the invention is transported to a site where it is permanently or temporarily installed and placed into operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 12/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting gaseous media with gaseous media; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
• C07C 2/06 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by addition between unsaturated hydrocarbons by oligomerisation of well-defined unsaturated hydrocarbons without ring formation of alkenes, i.e. acyclic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
• C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents

Abstract

An actuator according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed member and a free member. The free member is operatively engaged with the fixed member so that the free member is moveable with respect to the fixed member. The actuator also includes means for moving the free member with respect to the fixed member. An elastic element operatively associated with the free member and the fixed member is operable to store energy without a change in an overall length of the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 33/02 - Rotary transmissions with mechanical accumulators, e.g. weights, springs, intermittently-connected flywheels