Abstract: A power generation system includes an extraction device configured to extract moisture from an ambient air surrounding the system, a first tank configured to store the moisture, an electrolyzer configured to receive the moisture and produce hydrogen by performing a chemical process, a second tank configured to store the hydrogen produced by the electrolyzer, a generator system configured to generate electrical power from the hydrogen, and a controller configured to control operation of the extraction device and the electrolyzer.

Abstract: A multi-hybrid power generator and system that facilitate energy harvesting, generation, and storage from interchangeable power sources. The system including a plurality of battery banks; a plurality of power management devices, a plurality of battery banks; a first gearbox, a first generator, a second gearbox, a second generator, a crankshaft having a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft that allow for independent operation of one from the other, a multi-hybrid generator including a plurality of hydraulic electrical actuation devices (HEADs) for driving the first and second generators, and an intelligent power controller communicatively coupled to an electrical load and to the plurality of power management devices for selectively controlling power monitoring, power generation, power distribution and power storage between or to the plurality of battery banks, the at least one electrical load and the plurality of HEADs.

Abstract: A multi-hybrid power generator and system that facilitate energy harvesting, generation, and storage from interchangeable power sources. The system including a plurality of battery banks; a plurality of power management devices, a plurality of battery banks; a first gearbox, a first generator, a second gearbox, a second generator, a crankshaft having a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft that allow for independent operation of one from the other, a multi-hybrid generator including a plurality of hydraulic electrical actuation devices (HEADs) for driving the first and second generators, and an intelligent power controller communicatively coupled to an electrical load and to the plurality of power management devices for selectively controlling power monitoring, power generation, power distribution and power storage between or to the plurality of battery banks, the at least one electrical load and the plurality of HEADs.

Abstract: A self-cleaning air conduit for deactivating and decomposing chemical and life based airborne contamination. The conduit contains ultraviolet (UV) sources that irradiate semi UV reflective surfaces within the conduit. Said conduit is positioned in the path of pre and post filters. The internal surfaces of the conduit and components cast be altered by chemical and or mechanical means to maximize surfaces area and adhesion of photocatalytic coatings. Multiple coated panels within the conduit can be configured parallel to the air flow and positioned to enhancer the interaction of UV radiation with airborne contamination and photocatalytic produced free radical. Microprocessor based electronics connected to the conduit, provide power for key internal and ancillary componence necessary to control and monitor air velocity, UV radiation levels and airborne contamination levels.

Abstract: An anti-fatigue composition consisting of 20(S)-protopanoxadiol and lycium barbarum polysaccharide. Experiments prove that the composition exhibits a significant anti-fatigue effect. In comparison with the effect attained by the single use of lycium barbarum polysaccharide or 20(S)-protopanoxadiol, the combined use of 20(S)-protopanoxadiol and lycium barbarum polysaccharide exerts an obvious synergistic effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protopanoxadiol derivative of structural formula I or II, a preparation method and an application thereof. The present invention performs structural modification on protopanoxadiol, and obtains multiple novel compounds with unique structures.

Abstract: An anti-fatigue composition consisting of 20(S)-protopanoxadiol and lycium barbarum polysaccharide. Experiments prove that the composition exhibits a significant anti-fatigue effect. In comparison with the effect attained by the single use of lycium barbarum polysaccharide or 20(S)-protopanoxadiol, the combined use of 20(S)-protopanoxadiol and lycium barbarum polysaccharide exerts an obvious synergistic effect.

Abstract: A method for reducing airborne contamination within a home includes installing an air-pressure control system within a window of the home, and drawing air from outside the home through the system inlet and an airflow path through the system. As it passes through the airflow path, a germicidal radiation chamber with a UV light source sterilizes the air. Additionally, filter(s) may clean the drawn air by removing particulates from the air as it passes through the filter. The method may then introduce the sterilized/cleaned air into the home through the system outlet. The sterilized/cleaned air may displace an equal volume of contaminated air within the home.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: The invention provides the novel use of 20(S)-protopanaxadiol in the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of depressive psychiatric disorders. The pharmacological test results indicated that the compound could remarkably increase the level of NE, 5-HT and HAV in the brains of model rats having depressive disorders, remarkably enhance tremors induced by 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and behavioral effects induced by levodopa, and inhibit the re-uptake of 5-HT and NA.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: A collapsible wheelchair frame having left and right side plates, each having an upper end, a lower end, and a forward end, each forward end forming a forwardly and downwardly and extending leg; left and right seat plates, each seat plate having proximal and distal ends, the proximal ends of the left and right seat plates being respectively hingedly attached to the upper ends of the left and right seat plates, the distal end of the left seat plate being hingedly attached to the distal end of the right seat plate; and left and right brace plates, each brace plate having proximal and distal ends, the proximal ends of the left and right brace plates being respectively hingedly attached to the lower ends of the left and right side plates, the distal end of the left brace plate being hingedly attached to the distal end of the right brace plate.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for sealing a puncture site in the wall of a tubular tissue structure, or in the wall of a body cavity with submucosal tissue or another extracellular or matrix-derived tissue capable of remodeling endogenous connective tissue in vivo. The submucosal tissue or another extracellular matrix-derived tissue is inserted into the puncture site as a sheet on an introducer element such as a needle, a cannula, a guide wire, an introducer element adapted for dialysis, an introducer element adapted for catheterization, a trocar, or any other introducer element used to access the lumen of a tubular tissue structure or used to access a body cavity.

Abstract: Lipid metabolic disorders, such as hyperlipidemia or hyperlipoproteinemia can be treated by administering to an afflicted individual an effective amount of 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl) valeric acid (&agr;-lipoic acid) or one of its physiologically acceptable salts. Pharmaceutical compositions containing (&agr;-lipoic acid) and methods for making such compositions also are disclosed.

Abstract: A one-piece roll guard (10) having two half segments (12, 14) connected by an integral hinge (16) for protecting a caster (100) wheel by clearing obstacles away from its rolling path. The two segments of the roll guard (10) are closed and secured together around the caster wheel with a locking tab (18a) and matching locking slot (18b) integrally formed in the two segments. The roll guard is formed with a weighted lower lip (26) to improve stability by lowering the center of gravity of the roll guard (10).

Abstract: A human/machine interface system that presents information in a three-dimensional and visual form and is optionally capable of receiving input.The Three-Dimensional Display comprises a display shape with visual displays that is movable to provide visual and three-dimensional representative imagery. An optional method for sensing input can be added to allow user interaction with the display.A number of these displays could be arrayed together and driven by appropriate circuitry to present to the user visual and physical representation upon which the user can act to communicate back to the machine.