Abstract: A system comprising a vaporizing device and a central server is described. The vaporizing device includes a housing and a cartridge, received within the housing, the cartridge including a predefined quantity of concentrate and an identification code associated with the concentrate and uniquely identifying the cartridge. The vaporizing device further includes a control unit configured to read the identification code. The vaporizing device further includes a communication unit configured to transmit the identification code to a computing device of a user. The central server includes a database. The central server is configured to receive the identification code from the computing device and retrieve concentrate information corresponding to the identification code from the database. The central server is configured to transmit the concentrate information to the computing device for displaying to the user.

Abstract: A horse recovery supplement comprised of immediately digestible and absorbable essential amino acids required by the body to build and restore muscle fibers and improve gastrointestinal health. Ingredients include a mixture of whey protein, soybean oil, coconut oil, and/or glutamine. The product is to be given orally for daily consumption and may be used by all horses to facilitate optimal health.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for laminating a polar substrate with a film cast from a sulfonated block copolymer having at least one end block A and at least one interior block B wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups and each B block is a polymer block containing from about 10 to about 100 mol percent sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups based on the number of monomer units. The film is exposed to water and dried onto a polar or active metal substrate. The laminates do not delaminate in the presence of water, or in a humidity of up to 85%, and at a temperature of at least 60° C. The laminates are used for a variety of applications including energy exchange applications.

Abstract: Iron-based biodegradable metals and the method of fabricating are disclosed. The iron-based biodegradable metals, which have an accelerated degradation rate and a yield strength similar to stainless steel, comprises a composite structure of multiple iron layers separated by thin alloying metallic layers. The composite structure are built layer by layer using additive manufacturing technologies. The iron-based biodegradable metals can be fabricated into a small diameter tube for laser cutting into implantable bare metal stents or drug eluting stents with biodegradable polymer coating. The iron-based biodegradable metals can be fabricated and/or machined into orthopedic implants.

Abstract: Pre-cut (or pre-formed) synthetic turf kits and methods of installing same are provided. Kits or methods may or may not include installation templates of paper, foam or other suitable materials with corresponding insert material spaces and patterns printed or already cut out and removed providing a faster and easier install method. The pre-formed turf can be installed either before or after the paver, stone, brick, tile, or wood insert materials are in place to make beautiful square, circle, rectangular and diagonal patterned turf grid designed hardscapes. This makes installation possible without needing an expensive specialty turf contractor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a plexus of filaments which is composed of paired filaments which travel extensively around one another to form a double helix structure, where each pair of filaments belongs to a group of filaments, traverse at crossing angles to other filaments which belong to at least another group of filaments, thus repetitively crossing the paths of the filament pairs in at least another group of filaments. Also defined within the specifications and claims herein is the linking of the filaments between the different paired groups of filaments, which facilitates the distribution of tension between the filaments within a plexus of filaments. Herein described are plexuses which exhibit greater conformal and constrictive qualities in comparison to the prior art.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant pretreatment composition for coating a metal substrate is provided. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, one or more Group IA metal ions, wherein at least one of the Group 1A metal ions comprises a lithium compound, a hydroxide; and a phosphate or a halide. A process for treating a metal substrate with a lithium based coating is also provided, as well as a process for treating a metal substrate with a non-chrome conversion coating process.

Abstract: A device for fabricating structures of large dimensions, layer by layer. The invention relates to a device making use of positioning an extrusion head in three dimensions by means of cables in order to deposit a pasty material continuously in thin layers, e.g. a mortar comprising either a hydraulic binder or thermoplastic compounds or thermosetting compounds or curable compounds. The invention is for making industrial elements of very large dimensions, and more particularly for making buildings.

Abstract: A system comprising a vaporizing device and a central server is described. The vaporizing device includes a housing and a cartridge, received within the housing, the cartridge including a predefined quantity of concentrate and an identification code associated with the concentrate. The vaporizing device further includes a control unit configured to read the identification code. The vaporizing device further includes a communication unit configured to transmit the identification code to a computing device of a user. The central server includes a database. The central server is configured to receive the identification code from the computing device and retrieve concentrate information corresponding to the identification code from the database. The central server is configured to transmit the concentrate information to the computing device for displaying to the user.

Abstract: A unitary graphene-based continuous graphitic fiber comprising at least 90% by weight of graphene planes that are chemically bonded with one another having an inter-planar spacing from 0.3354 to 0.4 nm and an oxygen content of 0.01 to 5% by weight, wherein the graphene planes are parallel to one another and parallel to a fiber axis direction and the graphitic fiber contains no core-shell structure, have no helically arranged graphene domains, and have a porosity level less than 5% by volume. This fiber can be produced by a continuous filament of graphene oxide gel having living graphene oxide molecules or functionalized graphene chains dissolved in a fluid medium. The filament is deposited onto a supporting substrate under a molecule-aligning stress condition along the filament axis direction and then subjected to drying and heating treatments.

Abstract: A smoking bowl for a water pipe comprised of a conical smoking chamber with a wide bottom aperture. The stem is inserted in a water pipe. At the base of the conical chamber is a narrow horizontal slit where a solid thin flat grate is inserted. When the grate is inserted it partially obscures the chamber's bottom aperture. A combustible material is placed in the chamber, with the grate engaged, and the material is smoked through the attached water pipe. When done smoking the grate is released from the chamber and the spent ash and resin is transmitted through the stem into the water pipe. The force of equalizing air pressure assists the transmittal of ash and resin. This action allows for heavy usage of the bowl before resin build up negatively affects the operation of this device.

Abstract: A messaging and ornamental coffee table system and method of operation provides a coffee table comprising a resilient base, sidewalls extending up from the resilient base and forming a cavity, and an at least partially transparent table top having a depressed message portion and hingedly connected to one of the sidewalls. The system further comprises at least one light source operational in the cavity to illuminate towards the at least partially transparent table top. The system further comprises a plurality of tiles defined by multiple faces displaying alphanumeric characters, or symbols, or both. The tiles are arrangable on the message portion to display a message. The system further comprises an at least partially transparent ornamental member disposed on the table top. The illumination from light source illuminates the alphanumeric characters and symbols of tiles, and the at least partially transparent ornamental member to enhance visibility and decorative effect thereof.

Abstract: This application relates to the production, storage, and controlled release of hydrogen for use in the hydrogen economy. More specifically, it relates to a novel electrolysis system design that utilizes electrolysis of ionized vapors and gasses to produce and store hydrogen in a hydrogen host material and the capability to reverse the electrolysis potential to provide safe, controlled hydrogen release.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid graphene foam composed of multiple pores and pore walls The process comprises: (a) preparing a graphene dispersion having a graphene material dispersed in a liquid medium, which contains an optional blowing agent; (b) dispensing and depositing the graphene dispersion onto a supporting substrate to form a wet layer of graphene material having a preferred orientation; (c) partially or completely removing the liquid medium from the wet layer of graphene material to form a dried layer of graphene material having a content of non-carbon elements no less than 5% by weight (including blowing agent weight); and (d) heat treating the layer of graphene material at a first heat treatment temperature from 80° C. to 3,200° C. at a desired heating rate sufficient to induce volatile gas molecules from the non-carbon elements or to activate the blowing agent for producing the graphene foam having a density from 0.01 to 1.7 g/cm3 or a specific surface area from 50 to 3,000 m2/g.

Abstract: A vertical hydroponic system comprising a hollow cylindrical growing housing including a first end, a second end, and a peripheral surface having a plurality of apertures, the plurality of apertures having an external opening and an internal opening, the external opening located at a distance offset from the internal opening creating an angled surface extending between the external and internal opening, a spray nozzle located at the first end, a drain apparatus located at the second end, a container containing a liquid, a pump submerged in the liquid, a supply line extending from the pump to the spray nozzle, and a drain line extending from the drain apparatus to the container.

Abstract: This invention is a method by which four separate variables are manipulated in a manner that creates a process to force nitrogen into non-alcoholic carbonated beverages in a pressure rated vessel that is equipped to introduce the gas through the bottom of the pressure rated vessel. The four separate elements in this invention are Temperature, Pressure, Time, and Agitation. The purpose of this invention is to achieve a total of 30% total gas absorption of Carbon Dioxide and 70% total gas absorption of Nitrogen into Non-Alcoholic beverages including but not limited to Soda, Tea, Energy Drinks, Horchata, Fruit Juices, Water, Mineral Water, Fruit Juice Cocktails, Cocktail Mixers, Switchel, Lemonade, Limeade, vitamin drinks, orangeade, hang over remedies, and sports drinks, excluding all coffee and flavored coffee drinks.

Abstract: The present invention is a unique tire flap for use on off-road vehicle wheel assemblies utilizing standard safety rims, tires, rim locks, and inner tubes, so that the vehicles can operate in high performance off-road conditions under low or extremely low tire pressures (4psi-10psi), without incurring flats due to a pinched tube. The tire flap of the present invention is made from low density impact absorbent foam, such that the flap absorbs the energy of a first and second type pinch tire condition that prevents the inner tube from rupturing.

Abstract: Educational atom models which are attached to a plurality of filaments, to which each end is attached a self-orienting magnet. The magnet is comprised of one magnet or a plurality of magnets, such that the assembly can orient to align, attract and bond to a magnet attached to the end of another filament. The atom models can mimic chemical bonds when a magnet assembly from one atom model orients, attracts and bonds to a magnet from a different atom model. The bonding between magnets more accurately mimics the formation of chemical bonds in terms of force, energy, bonding-electron origin, speed, spontaneity, and atoms' ability to form double and triple bonds. The models are educationally engaging resulting in better learning outcomes.

Abstract: Benzoylthiourea or benzoylthiourethane derivatives as cure accelerators for two part curable compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel smoking and vaporizing apparatus assembly generally consisting of a storage container (14), a mouthpiece (13) and smoking pipe (12) that slides into the mouthpiece in such way that there is no air can enter the space between the mouthpiece and smoking pipe. Specifically configured frictional resistances of the apparatus allow for seamless collapsing and retraction of the smoking pipe in and out of the mouthpiece, securing the apparatus inside of the storage container without touching the hot smoking pipe, and retracting the apparatus from the lid of the container without retracting the smoking pipe from the mouthpiece. Other embodiments are described and shown.