Abstract: A structural, load-bearing panel useful in constructing multistory buildings may have a panel height, panel width, and panel thickness, and may include a first layer comprising at least 75 wt. % of concrete, relative to a total weight of the first layer; an insulation layer comprising flexible polymer, the insulation layer having a thickness of at least 5 cm; and a second layer comprising at least 75 wt. % concrete, wherein the insulation layer is sandwiched between the first and second layers, and wherein the panel is suitable to be set in any of a planar, curved, and polyhedral cross-sectional shape. Set panels are not flexible, though the flexibility of the insulation layer, particularly of a polyethylene foam, may allow the panel to have a curved, or polyhedral cross-section while still serving as a structural support.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for implementing an event based retention schedule for a read only file. When a regular file is to be converted to an event based retention read only file, an “event-retain” property may be enabled on the file allowing the feature to be implemented. Then, that file may have its permissions changed to read only. This will allow the file to be changed to a read only file without using a default retention time. Then, once the event is triggered, the retention time may be set so the file can be scheduled for automatic deletion.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for implementing an event based retention schedule for a read only file. When a regular file is to be converted to an event based retention read only file, an “event-retain” property may be enabled on the file allowing the feature to be implemented. Then, that file may have its permissions changed to read only. This will allow the file to be changed to a read only file without using a default retention time. Then, once the event is triggered, the retention time may be set so the file can be scheduled for automatic deletion.

Abstract: A variety of medicinal compounds comprising Crocus sativus for the treatment of a plurality of medical ailments are described. A method of creating a Crocus sativus extract is also described. In addition, a variety of embodiments and methods of utilizing inhalation therapeutic delivery mechanisms including nebulizers and vaporizers for the vaporization of Crocus sativus comprising medicinal compounds and extracts are disclosed.

Abstract: A variety of medicinal compounds comprising Crocus sativus for the treatment of a plurality of medical ailments are described. A method of creating a Crocus sativus extract is also described. In addition, a variety of embodiments and methods of utilizing inhalation therapeutic delivery mechanisms including nebulizers and vaporizers for the vaporization of Crocus sativus comprising medicinal compounds and extracts are disclosed.

Abstract: A lightweight structural concrete formulation comprises a wet mix of about 460 kg/m3 of cementitious material such as ordinary Portland cement of which about 50 percent has been replaced by ground granulated basic furnace slag (GGBFS) and 7 percent by silica fume (SF) in other words the mix introduces between about 178 and 228 kg/m3 therefore the combination is good to produce secondary reaction products when the cement hydrates which produces secondary calcium silicate hydrate (C—S—H) which makes the structure dense and thereby increases its mechanical durability characteristics of the concrete product. Possible ratios of GGBFS and SF are 30-70 percent and 5-10 percent, respectively. By making the structures dense increases the mechanical and durability characteristics of the concrete product. Other ratios have been made including GGBFS of 30-70 percent and silica fume 5-10 percent, respectively.

Abstract: A composite wall panel comprising a panel frame and an insulating layer disposed therein, and a wall assembly comprising a plurality of the composite wall panels that are vertically jointed to one another. Various embodiments and combinations of embodiments are provided.

Abstract: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) causes significant morbidity and mortality with no effective pharmacologic therapy. Protective lung ventilator strategies remain the mainstay of available treatment. New therapeutic nucleic acid scavenger compounds for the treatment of ARDS and methods of treatment of ARDS comprising administration of nucleic acid scavengers are provided.

Abstract: A composite wall panel comprising a panel frame and an insulating layer disposed therein, and a wall assembly comprising a plurality of the composite wall panels that are vertically jointed to one another. Various embodiments and combinations of embodiments are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the novel discovery that HIF-2?, but not HIF-1?, selectively regulates adenosine A2A receptor in endothelial cells, thereby revealing a unique and hitherto unknown pathway by which HIF-2? can regulate angiogenesis independent of HIF-1?. This discovery allows for design of new diagnostic tools and novel therapies targeted against angiogenesis-associated diseases, such as cancer. In another aspect, the present invention shows that A2A receptor expression is a marker of the developing lung, and can be used as a marker of lung diseases, such as pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: A closed loop system for the calibration of a multiphase meter, such as a multiphase flow meter or water cut meter, and a method of employing the system in calibration of multiphase meters in crude oil production processes. The system includes an oil and water separation vessel, oil and water flow meters, valves, pumps, and a single phase calibration unit. The system employs a two-step calibration process. First internal single phase oil and water meters are calibrated using the single phase calibration unit; subsequently multiphase meter calibration is achieved using the two precalibrated single phase flow meters.

Abstract: A system to determine thermal properties of wall assemblies under dynamic weather conditions is presented. The system comprises a house-like structure with a suite of measurement devices to measure temperatures, heat fluxes, and weather conditions. The data is recorded over several days, and employed in the calculations for the thermal transmittance and thermal resistance of the wall assembly.

Abstract: A closed loop system for the calibration of a multiphase meter, such as a multiphase flow meter or water cut meter, and a method of employing the system in calibration of multiphase meters in crude oil production processes. The system includes an oil and water separation vessel, oil and water flow meters, valves, pumps, and a single phase calibration unit. The system employs a two-step calibration process. First internal single phase oil and water meters are calibrated using the single phase calibration unit; subsequently multiphase meter calibration is achieved using the two precalibrated single phase flow meters.

Abstract: A system to determine thermal properties of wall assemblies under dynamic weather conditions is presented. The system comprises a house-like structure with a suite of measurement devices to measure temperatures, heat fluxes, and weather conditions. The data is recorded over several days, and employed in the calculations for the thermal transmittance and thermal resistance of the wall assembly.

Abstract: A system to determine thermal properties of wall assemblies under dynamic weather conditions is presented. The system comprises a house-like structure with a suite of measurement devices to measure temperatures, heat fluxes, and weather conditions. The data is recorded over several days, and employed in the calculations for the thermal transmittance and thermal resistance of the wall assembly.

Abstract: A lightweight structural concrete formulation comprises a wet mix of about 460 kg/m3 of cementitious material such as ordinary Portland cement of which about 50 percent has been replaced by ground granulated basic furnace slag (GGBFS) and 7 percent by silica fume (SF) in other words the mix introduces between about 178 and 228 kg/m3 therefore the combination is good to produce secondary reaction products when the cement hydrates which produces secondary calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) which makes the structure dense and thereby increases its mechanical durability characteristics of the concrete product. Possible ratios of GGBFS and SF are 30-70 percent and 5-10 percent, respectively. By making the structures dense increases the mechanical and durability characteristics of the concrete product. Other ratios have been made including GGBFS of 30-70 percent and silica fume 5-10 percent, respectively.

Abstract: The system for measuring multi-phase fluid flow characteristics is an on-site system for measuring and calculating fluid density of a multi-phase fluid, such as a mixture of oil and water, as well as a water cut thereof. The system for measuring multi-phase fluid flow characteristics includes a conduit having a lower inlet and an upper outlet. The lower inlet is adapted for direct connection to an oil pipeline, an oil well, or the like for receiving the multi-phase fluid flowing therethrough. The conduit defines a pressure monitoring portion having opposing ends. First and second impulse lines connect first and second gauge pressure transmitters and a differential pressure transmitter to the opposing ends to measure total pressure drop and frictional pressure differential to an external controller, which calculates the fluid density and the water cut therefrom The system may also include temperature and volumetric flow rate sensors.

Abstract: A closed loop system for the calibration of a multiphase meter, such as a multiphase flow meter or water cut meter, and a method of employing the system in calibration of multiphase meters in crude oil production processes. The system includes an oil and water separation vessel, oil and water flow meters, valves, pumps, and a single phase calibration unit. The system employs a two-step calibration process. First internal single phase oil and water meters are calibrated using the single phase calibration unit; subsequently multiphase meter calibration is achieved using the two precalibrated single phase flow meters.

Abstract: The system for measuring multi-phase fluid flow characteristics is an on-site system for measuring and calculating fluid density of a multi-phase fluid, such as a mixture of oil and water, as well as a water cut thereof. The system for measuring multi-phase fluid flow characteristics includes a conduit having a lower inlet and an upper outlet. The lower inlet is adapted for direct connection to an oil pipeline, an oil well, or the like for receiving the multi-phase fluid flowing therethrough. The conduit defines a pressure monitoring portion having opposing ends. First and second impulse lines connect first and second gauge pressure transmitters and a differential pressure transmitter to the opposing ends to measure total pressure drop and frictional pressure differential to an external controller, which calculates the fluid density and the water cut therefrom The system may also include temperature and volumetric flow rate sensors.

Abstract: A system to determine thermal properties of wall assemblies under dynamic weather conditions is presented. The system comprises a house-like structure with a suite of measurement devices to measure temperatures, heat fluxes, and weather conditions. The data is recorded over several days, and employed in the calculations for the thermal transmittance and thermal resistance of the wall assembly.