Abstract: A carbon dioxide capture device and an HVAC system are provided. The carbon dioxide capture device includes a direct air capture unit having a carbon dioxide filter, and an induction heating unit coupled with the direct air capture unit. The HVAC system includes the carbon dioxide capture device and a desiccant unit.

Abstract: A comb attachment for use with a hair clipper is provided. The comb attachment comprises a comb blade guide having a plurality of fins, a base case configured to be removably attached to a hair clipper, a first guiding slider, and a second guiding slider. Each of the plurality of fins comprises a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The base case comprises a first wall, a second wall, a third wall opposite the first wall, and a fourth wall opposite the second wall. The first, second, third, and fourth walls together form an internal hollow space configured to accept the hair clipper. The first and second guiding sliders are configured to adjust a taper angle of the comb blade guide and a length of the comb attachment.

Abstract: A comb attachment for use with a hair clipper is provided. The comb attachment includes a comb blade section and a base section configured to be removably attached to a hair clipper. The base section is configured to adjust a taper angle of the comb blade section and adjust a length of the comb attachment.

Abstract: A new and innovative nanofluid is provided including carbide-derived carbon nanoparticles suspended in a base fluid, and a method of preparing the same. In one example, the inventors have demonstrated that a nanofluid including CDC nanoparticles suspended in a base fluid of water had an increased thermal conductivity as compared to water alone. In other examples, the provided nanofluid may include CDC nanoparticles suspended in a base fluid other than water, such as antifreeze mixtures or other suitable cooling or heating fluids. During preparation of the provided nanofluid, the base fluid and CDC nanoparticles mixture may be subjected to sonication. In some instances, the CDC nanoparticles may be functionalized, such as by a carboxylation process. In some instances, the CDC nanoparticles may be emulsified, such as by being mixed with a surfactant.

Abstract: The system comprises a collection unit for procuring doxorubicin, diethyl ether, alkaline water and a plurality of subject animals; a pre-processor unit for acclimatizing collected plurality of subject animals for 7 days standard laboratory condition; a classification processor unit for dividing subject animals into four groups; a treating unit for feeding subject animals with standard semi purified diet along with normal drinking water and standard semi purified diet along with Zam water p.o at libitum, or injecting with Dox i.p. on first day of protocol fed with standard semi purified diet along with normal drinking water or Dox i.p. on first day of protocol thereby treating with Zam water p.o at libitum for 28 days; a monitoring processor unit for monitoring physiological and behavioral changes of plurality of subject animals; and an analysis processor unit for estimating a set of biochemical parameters and stool sample of the plurality of subject animals.

Abstract: A payment integrated loyalty system including a point of sale terminal comprising a card reader, a communication subsystem configured to wirelessly communicate with a payment instrument, and configured to communicate over a network with at least a first and second server. The payment integrated loyalty system includes a processor in communication with the communication subsystem and card reader, configured to receive, through the communication subsystem, a payment instrument identifier associated with the payment instrument, and obtain a fingerprint based on one-way encrypting the payment instrument identifier. The processor is further configured to receive, from the first server via the communication subsystem, a loyalty balance associated with the fingerprint and to complete the financial transaction based on an updated amount based on the loyalty balance.

Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) having flakes formed from waste vehicle tires. The LCM includes flakes produced from waste vehicle tires processed to remove steel components of the tires and produce flakes having a specific size. Also, methods of lost circulation control and manufacture of the waste vehicle tire LCM.

Abstract: A payment integrated loyalty system including a point of sale terminal comprising a card reader, a communication subsystem configured to wirelessly communicate with a payment instrument, and configured to communicate over a network with at least a first and second server. The payment integrated loyalty system includes a processor in communication with the communication subsystem and card reader, configured to receive, through the communication subsystem, a payment instrument identifier associated with the payment instrument, and obtain a fingerprint based on one-way encrypting the payment instrument identifier. The processor is further configured to receive, from the first server via the communication subsystem, a loyalty balance associated with the fingerprint and to complete the financial transaction based on an updated amount based on the loyalty balance.

Abstract: A transrectal probe manipulator system includes a probe comprising a biopsy needle and a manipulator. The manipulator includes a base including first and second base support shafts on a base body, a main frame, and a mounting plate. A lower end of the main frame is rotatably connected to the base through a first shaft to define a first degree of freedom. The mounting plate includes first and second mounting plate support shafts and a probe receiver, and is rotatably connected to the main frame through a second shaft to define a second degree of freedom. The probe receiver is rotatable about a central axis to define a third degree of freedom, and linearly moveable along the central axis to define a fourth degree of freedom. The probe is secured to the probe receiver. The manipulator is driven by cables which are attached to the shafts in an actuation assembly.

Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) having flakes formed from waste vehicle tires. The LCM includes flakes produced from waste vehicle tires processed to remove steel components of the tires and produce flakes having a specific size. Methods of lost circulation control and manufacture of the waste vehicle tire LCM is also provided.

Abstract: A method (100) for detecting mycotoxins in organic material, wherein the method (100) comprises of: storing about 2-5 grams of organic material in a temperature less than room temperature; adding a solvent Acetonitrile in the stored organic material to form a first mixture, wherein the first mixture is transferred to a 40-60 ml tubes, centrifuged and shaken for a defined interval; adding 0.5-3 ml of supernatant, 80-120 mg of cyclo-18-carbon (C18) and 200-400 mg of Magnesium sulfate to the first mixture to form a second mixture; and filtering the formed second mixture using a filter syringe to obtain a filtrate, wherein the mycotoxins are detected from the obtained filtrate using Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) coupled with a mass spectrometer.

Abstract: A tactile sensor, a surgical instrument, and a method of making the tactile sensor are provided. In one embodiment, a tactile sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an intermediate layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. The intermediate layer includes a polyurethane-zinc oxide nanocomposite. Further, one or both of the first and second electrodes may include a silver conductive paste.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reactor which comprises a plurality of mutually parallel plates arranged spaced apart from each other, and adapted to be attached to a current source such that at least one of the plates is a cathode plate, at least one of the plates is an anode plate and at least one of the plates is a neutral plate and arranged between the cathode plate and the anode plate, and a plurality of frames, each of the frames of the plurality of frames being arranged for circumferentially enclosing a cavity adjacent to at least one the plates, and a conduit for supplying water and electrolyte into said cavities and a conduit for leading the liquid enriched with the produced gas formed in said cavities from the reactor, wherein the reactor further comprises at least one permanent magnet or a plurality of permanent magnets attached to the anode plate and to the neutral plates spaced apart from each other at that side of the anode plate which faces the cathode plate, the north sides of the permanent magnets

Abstract: Disclosed is an immersive, augmented reality-based, enabling technology for tele-collaboration between a local surgeon and a remote surgeon during an MIS. The technology would provide realistic visual-cues to the local surgeon for the required movement of an actuated, high degree-of-freedom surgical tool during an MIS.

Abstract: A payment integrated loyalty system including a point of sale terminal comprising a card reader, a communication subsystem configured to wirelessly communicate with a payment instrument, and configured to communicate over a network with at least a first and second server. The payment integrated loyalty system includes a processor in communication with the communication subsystem and card reader, configured to receive, through the communication subsystem, a payment instrument identifier associated with the payment instrument, and obtain a fingerprint based on one-way encrypting the payment instrument identifier. The processor is further configured to receive, from the first server via the communication subsystem, a loyalty balance associated with the fingerprint and to complete the financial transaction based on an updated amount based on the loyalty balance.

Abstract: The system for camera control in robotic and laparoscopic surgery (100) includes a head tracking system (130) for tracking movements of an operator's head during laparoscopic surgery, a robotic laparoscope holder (110) operatively engaged to a laparoscope (200), an interface workstation (120) having a processor (540) and inputs connecting the sensor signal and the servo control system (515) signals to the processor (540), and a clutch switch (180) connected to the processor (540) for activating and inactivating the interface workstation (120). The head tracking system (130) includes at least one optical marker (415) to be worn on the operator's head and an optical tracker (410) for detecting movement of the at least one optical marker (415) and transmitting a corresponding sensor signal. The laparoscope includes an articulating distal portion (214), a tip (216), and a camera (150) disposed at the tip (150).

Abstract: A method of synthesizing silver nanoparticles includes using sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil cake extract as a reducing agent. The silver nanoparticles can range in size from about 6 nm to about 15 nm. The silver nanoparticles can have an average particle size of about 10 nm.

Abstract: A downhole tool for use within a wellbore extending into an underground formation includes a wellbore wall disengaging assembly having a tubular string defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of longitudinal blades forming a retractable sleeve around the tubular string, the retractable sleeve having a substantially contiguous inner profile in a closed position, and wherein the retractable sleeve is actuated based on an internal pressure in the tubular string proximate to the downhole tool. A method of disengaging a downhole tool from a wall of a wellbore extending into an underground formation includes lowering a wellbore wall disengaging assembly, the assembly comprising a tubular string defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of longitudinal blades forming a retractable sleeve around the tubular string, the retractable sleeve having a substantially contiguous inner profile in a closed position, and actuating the retractable sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining an ablation modulus of a mudcake on a wellbore wall. According to various embodiments of the invention, the method includes preparing a mudcake, forming a mudcake assemblage comprising the prepared mudcake, screen, and a filter paper, and submerging and securing the mudcake assemblage in a container filled with a fluid. The fluid includes one of a native fluid and a foreign fluid to the mudcake. The method further includes agitating the fluid for a plurality of time intervals, removing the mudcake assemblage from the container after expiration of each time interval, and drying the mudcake assemblage. Further, the method includes weighing the mudcake assemblage to determine an interval weight for each time interval, and determining the ablation modulus of the mudcake on the wellbore wall by graphically correlating the determined interval weights of the remaining mudcake in the mudcake assemblage as a function of time.

Abstract: A fountain system and method of providing same is provided. This involves a plurality of communication nodes, each communication node being configured to operate when submerged in a liquid; and a plurality of fountain components for providing a plurality of fountain jets of liquid, each fountain component being linked to a communication node in the plurality of communication nodes and being operable to provide a fountain jet of liquid in the plurality of fountain jets of liquid. The plurality of communication nodes are operable to receive a plurality of fountain control signals transmitted through the liquid. The plurality of communication nodes are operable to control the plurality of fountain jets by communicating to each communication node in the plurality of communication nodes an associated fountain control signal for controlling the fountain component linked to that communication node. The plurality of fountain control signals are transmitted at a frequency in the range of 100 MHz to 1.2 GH.