Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the resent invention is described as an in-home diagnostic system used to monitor ovulation cycles. In embodiments, the invention allows for users to evaluate early pregnancy status without medical training. Embodiments of the invention comprise a method incorporating usage of a smart device to allow for analysis of multiple analytes present within a single sample placed upon a lateral flow assay test cassette.

Abstract: An in-home lateral flow assay test strip that can be used to monitor PdG levels in urine, which correlate with progesterone levels in serum. The lateral flow test strip is a competitive assay comprising a sample pad, conjugate pad, membrane strip, backing card, an adsorbent pad, a test line impregnated onto the membrane strip comprised of pregnanediol glucuronide (PdG) conjugated to immunoglobulin G (IgG), bovine serum albumin (BSA), bovine gamma globulin (BGG) or another suitable carrier protein and a control line impregnated onto the membrane strip comprised of anti-mouse antibodies. The conjugate pad is saturated with mouse monoclonal anti-PdG antibodies conjugated to colloidal gold, latex beads, or similar visual dye. The test strip may be encased in a cassette such that only the wicking pad and detection zone are visible to the user.

Abstract: A fluid-bed granulator system with adjustable cooling includes a fluid-bed granulator. A first cooler is externally connected to the fluid-bed granulator or forms an internal part of the fluid-bed granulator. A product screen is connected to the first cooler and the fluid-bed granulator. The product screen includes an exit for final on-size product particles, an exit for oversized particles, and an exit for undersized particles. The exit for the undersized particles is connected to the fluid-bed granulator and the exit for the oversized particles is connected to the fluid-bed granulator via one or more crushers. A recycle cooler is located and connected between the fluid-bed granulator and the exit for undersized particles and/or the recycle cooler is located between the fluid-bed granulator and the exit for the oversized particles. The recycle cooler is connected to the fluid-bed granulator via one or more recycle inlets.

Abstract: A spray nozzle for production of urea fertilizer granules and/or urea-sulfur fertilizer granules has a conveying channel and an atomizing gas channel. The conveying channel has at least one separating pin and the atomizing channel has at least one swirl element. The swirl element has inserts, cutouts and moving and fixed elements. The disclosure also sets out a fluidized bed granulator with a spray nozzle for production of a urea-sulfur fertilizer, a process for producing a urea-sulfur fertilizer, and the use of the spray nozzle for production of fertilizer granules.

Abstract: Provided herein are urine-based lateral flow assays for the detection of the beta subunit of luteinizing hormone (LH), and methods of interpretation and digital quantification thereof. Such assays may be incorporated into ovulation test devices, e.g., for evaluating the onset and quality of ovulation. Also provided are diagnostic systems, and methods of using such devices and systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, methods and kits for performing immunoassay tests to detect for at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone on a sample in association with diagnosing problems and issues associated with corpus luteum functionality. The immunoassay devices and methods may be used in conjunction with diagnostic reader systems and/or a base unit for obtaining a sensitive readout of the immunoassay results. The methods disclosed herein may also incorporate steps associated with evaluating the urine of a sample for the presence of an estrogen metabolite and/or luteinizing hormone.

Abstract: A fluid-bed granulator system for producing fertilizer granules with a defined size including a fluid-bed granulator, a first cooler externally connected with the fluid-bed granulator or forming an internal part of the fluid-bed granulator, and a product screen connected with the first cooler. The product screen includes an exit for on-size particles; an exit for oversized particles and an exit for undersized particles. The exit for undersized particles is connected to the fluid-bed granulator and the exit for oversized particles is connected to the fluid-bed granulator via one or more crushers. The exit for on-size particles is connected to a first splitter. The first splitter is connected to the fluid-bed granulator and a post processing unit. A particle size analyzer is located between the fluid-bed granulator and the product screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a potassium sulfate containing fertilizer composition from a sodium sulfate containing residue process stream of a battery manufacturing facility, battery recycling facility, or steel production plant, wherein residue process stream from a battery manufacturing facility, battery recycling facility, or steel production plant is provided; optionally water is provided; potassium chloride is provided; and a reaction mixture is provided comprising said optional water, potassium chloride and residue process stream, and is allowed to react, wherein potassium sulfate is obtained.

Abstract: An exemplary method of interpreting results indicated on a photographed diagnostic test comprises: sweeping the photographed diagnostic test, or cropped area of the photographed diagnostic test; creating a vector of color values including the color values obtained from a plurality of horizontal pixel positions on the photographed diagnostic test or cropped area of the photographed diagnostic test; identifying the location of the control line and each testing line depicted within the photographed diagnostic test; and calibrating to determine a hormone or analyte level corresponding to a color value of a test line. Systems of interpreting results indicated on a photographed diagnostic test are also provided.

Abstract: An installation for the production of granular urea, having at least one urea granulator, at least one dust scrubber, at least one concentrating device, and at least one condensation device, wherein an exhaust gas flow from the urea granulator can be fed to the dust scrubber, wherein the exhaust gas flow is washed in the dust scrubber, wherein at least one outflow from the dust scrubber can be fed to the concentrating device, wherein the outflow can be concentrated in the concentrating device, wherein the vapors created during concentration can be fed, at least in part, to the condensation device, and wherein the vapors are at least partially condensed in the condensation device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise a test strip configured to detect one or more metabolites of progesterone in urine, and optionally further detect one or more additional metabolites or hormones in urine within the same test strip. Embodiments of the invention are methods of utilizing such a test strip in association with avoidance of pregnancy, detection of menopause, and in association with fertility planning purposes. Embodiments of the invention are associated with the incorporation of a test strip within a testing kit, optionally further comprising a digital reader.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise a test strip configured to detect one or more metabolites of progesterone in urine, and optionally further detect one or more additional metabolites or hormones in urine within the same test strip. Embodiments of the invention are methods of utilizing such a test strip in association with avoidance of pregnancy, detection of menopause, and in association with fertility planning purposes. Embodiments of the invention are associated with the incorporation of a test strip within a testing kit, optionally further comprising a digital reader.

Abstract: A fertility/reproductive health system and methods. The fertility/reproductive health system may include a server, the server may include a fertility/reproductive health application, a controller, operating memory, and a communications interface, wherein the server may be accessible via a network. The fertility/reproductive health system may further include a data store in communication with the server; and wherein the controller is configured to execute stored program instructions, that may include providing access to a user and one or more provider entities; receiving health data of a user; processing the received health data of the user; generating notifications to and/or from one or both of the user and the one or more provider entities; and generating fertility/reproductive treatment suggestions based on the processed health data of the user.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods that use an electrochemical aptamer-based (EAB) biosensor to detect a plurality of hormone and/or analyte that can be used for fertility and pregnancy monitoring.

Abstract: Various aspects of the system and methods described herein rely upon the operation of lateral flow assays specially configured to evaluate a bodily fluid for at least the presence or absence of pregnanediol glucuronide at a threshold selected from the range inclusive of 1 ?g/mL-10 ?g/mL. The results from the lateral flow assays are optionally interpreted in association with an application operating upon a mobile device or a system for the collection, interpretation and storage of results. The interpretations are useful in accordance with facilitating diagnoses and treatments associated with medical conditions related to the generated interpretations of the lateral flow assays.

Abstract: A method for producing a fertilizer that comprises urea and/or at least one ammonium compound may involve obtaining ammonia as an impurity in the production process, and photocatalytically decomposing the ammonia by irradiation with UV radiation. Further, an apparatus for producing fertilizer granules that comprise urea and/or at least one ammonium compound may include a plant section having a fertilizer granulator configured to produce the fertilizer granules, a supply line configured to pass a urea melt or a concentrated urea solution to the plant section, a UV lamp arrangement that is proximate the supply line and is configured to irradiate with UV radiation the urea melt or the concentrated urea solution flowing in the supply line.

Abstract: A fluidized bed granulator for production of urea-containing or nitrate-containing granules may include a granulator interior having granulator interior walls with a first granulator side wall, a second granulator side wall, a granulator front wall that extends transversely to the granulator side walls, and a granulator back wall that likewise extends transversely at the opposite end of the granulator interior from the granulator front wall, a horizontal perforated plate that bounds the granulator interior in a downward direction, a seed entry opening, and a granule exit opening that is disposed at a distance in front of the granulator back wall. A process for producing urea-containing or nitrate-containing granules may utilize the fluidized bed granulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods for evaluating and tracking the operation of the menstrual cycle and treating undesirable trends associated with the menstrual cycle. Various aspects of the system and methods described herein rely upon the operation of diagnostic tests specially configured to evaluate a bodily fluid for the presence or absence of hormones or analytes, and more specifically configured to evaluate a bodily fluid for at least the presence or absence of pregnanediol glucuronide at a threshold selected from the range inclusive of 1 ?g/mL-10 ?g/mL. The results from one or more diagnostic tests are interpreted in accordance with the teachings of the system.

Abstract: Microscopy methods for determining embryo viability are described. A method can include accessing, at a compute device, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) data set associated with a biological material. The biological material can include either an embryo or a gamete. The method further includes extracting a fluorescence photon arrival time from a subset of data from the FLIM data set. The method further includes estimating a likelihood that the biological material will produce a successful pregnancy and/or a live birth based on the fluorescence photon arrival time histogram and an estimation model that has been trained using artificial intelligence and labeled clinical training data. The method includes generating an output signal representing the estimated likelihood that the biological material will produce a successful pregnancy and/or a live birth.