Abstract: Novel antibody pairs for use in an Influenza B diagnostic test.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a display comprises a reflective spatial light modulator, an angularly varying diffusion film that that transmits and scatters light incident within a first angular range and transmits light un-deviated incident within a second angular range outside of the first angular range, and a frontlight comprising a light source positioned to emit light into a film with a light emitting region positioned between the reflective spatial light modulator and the varying angle diffusion film. In one embodiment light extracted in the light emitting region is incident on a spatial light modulating layer at an angle of peak luminous intensity less than 30 degrees in a second layer from the surface normal of the spatial light modulating layer, reflects from the reflective spatial light modulator, passes through the film, is scattered by the angularly varying diffusion film, and exits the display.

Abstract: In one aspect, a film-based lightguide includes a film comprising a light emitting region defined by a plurality of light extracting features, a plurality of coupling lightguide strips extending from the lightguide region of the film, wherein the light mixing region of the film is positioned along the film between the plurality of coupling lightguide strips and the light emitting region, the light mixing region comprises a plurality of interior light directing edges positioned between the lateral edges of the body of the film, wherein the interior light directing edges totally internally reflect light propagating in the light mixing region and redistribute light flux propagating within the lightguide region. In one aspect, pairs of the plurality of interior light directing edges define a plurality of channels that totally internally reflect light propagating therein and are tapered outward toward the light emitting region.

Abstract: A display comprises a reflective spatial light modulator having an active area, a plurality of lightguides stacked above the active area with one or more cladding or adhesive layers therebetween, and a light source positioned behind the reflective spatial light modulator to emit light that propagates into the plurality of lightguides such that it totally internally reflects within each lightguide of the plurality of lightguides, is extracted from each lightguide, and illuminates the active area, wherein each lightguide is folded at a first fold. In one embodiment a light mixing region of the plurality of lightguides comprises the first fold. In another embodiment, each lightguide comprises an array of coupling lightguides folded at the first fold such that they are stacked with their bounding edges positioned to receive the light from the light source.

Abstract: A display includes a reflective spatial light modulator and a frontlight formed from a film having a light mixing region positioned along the film between a light emitting region and an array of coupling lightguides. In one embodiment, the light mixing region of the film and an electrical display connector are folded behind an active display area of the reflective spatial light modulator such that a light source positioned on the electrical display connector emits light into the array of coupling lightguides. In one embodiment, the light source and the reflective spatial light modulator are electrically driven by electrical connections on the flexible electrical display connector.

Abstract: In one aspect, a film-based lightguide includes a film comprising a light emitting region defined by a plurality of light extracting features, a plurality of coupling lightguide strips extending from the lightguide region of the film, wherein the light mixing region of the film is positioned along the film between the plurality of coupling lightguide strips and the light emitting region, the light mixing region comprises a plurality of interior light directing edges positioned between the lateral edges of the body of the film, wherein the interior light directing edges totally internally reflect light propagating in the light mixing region and redistribute light flux propagating within the lightguide region. In one aspect, pairs of the plurality of interior light directing edges define a plurality of channels that totally internally reflect light propagating therein and are tapered outward toward the light emitting region.

Abstract: In one aspect, a display comprises a light source, a film-based lightguide with a light emitting region positioned adjacent to and directing light to an active area of a spatial light modulator in a thickness direction. The film may have a light mixing region positioned between a light input region and the light emitting region. In one aspect the display comprises a guide element having a surface curved in a first plane positioned along a first edge of the spatial light modulator, wherein the film is folded along the curved surface at a first fold such that the first fold positions a portion of the light mixing region above or below the active area, the light mixing region comprises the first fold, and an inner surface of the film in the light mixing region is in contact with and curved along the curved surface of the guide element.

Abstract: In one aspect, a light emitting device comprises a light source, a film-based lightguide with a light emitting region. The film may have a light mixing region positioned between a light input region and the light emitting region. In one aspect a ratio of a length of the light mixing region to a length of the light emitting region is greater than 0.1 in a first plane comprising the thickness direction. In one aspect the light emitting device comprises a guide element having a surface curved in a first plane positioned adjacent the inner surface of the film, wherein the film is folded along the curved surface at a first fold such that the first fold positions a portion of the light mixing region above or below the active area of the display and the light mixing region comprises the first fold.

Abstract: In one aspect, a light emitting device comprises a light source, a film-based lightguide with a light emitting region. The film may have a light mixing region positioned between a light input region and the light emitting region. In one aspect a ratio of a length of the light mixing region to a length of the light emitting region is greater than 0.1 in a first plane comprising the thickness direction. In one aspect the light emitting device comprises a guide element having a surface curved in a first plane positioned adjacent the inner surface of the film, wherein the film is folded along the curved surface at a first fold such that the first fold positions a portion of the light mixing region above or below the active area of the display and the light mixing region comprises the first fold.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for the safe storage of atmospheric air inside a vessel that stores volatile liquid and vapors. The apparatus includes a storage tank defining a tank cavity for storing the volatile liquid and vapors. The apparatus includes a tube having a top opening positioned outside the tank cavity and a bottom opening positioned within the tank cavity. The apparatus includes a bag flange connected to the tube bottom opening and located within the tank cavity. The apparatus includes a bag connected to the bag flange and located within the tank cavity, the bag receiving or emitting atmospheric air via the tube when the volatile liquid and vapors stored within the storage tank contract or expand due to variations in temperature of the stored volatile liquid and vapors, and a weight and a location of the bag within the tank cavity being supported by the bag flange.

Abstract: In one aspect, a display comprises a light source, a film-based lightguide with a light emitting region positioned adjacent to and directing light to an active area of a spatial light modulator in a thickness direction. The film may have a light mixing region positioned between a light input region and the light emitting region. In one aspect the display comprises a guide element having a surface curved in a first plane positioned along a first edge of the spatial light modulator, wherein the film is folded along the curved surface at a first fold such that the first fold positions a portion of the light mixing region above or below the active area, the light mixing region comprises the first fold, and an inner surface of the film in the light mixing region is in contact with and curved along the curved surface of the guide element.

Abstract: A display includes a reflective spatial light modulator and a frontlight formed from a film having a light mixing region positioned along the film between a light emitting region and an array of coupling lightguides. In one embodiment, the light mixing region of the film and an electrical display connector are folded behind an active display area of the reflective spatial light modulator such that a light source positioned on the electrical display connector emits light into the array of coupling lightguides. In one embodiment, the light source and the reflective spatial light modulator are electrically driven by electrical connections on the flexible electrical display connector.

Abstract: In one aspect, a display comprises a light source, a film-based lightguide with a light emitting region positioned adjacent to and directing light to an active area of a spatial light modulator in a thickness direction. The film may have a light mixing region positioned between a light input region and the light emitting region. In one aspect the display comprises a guide element having a surface curved in a first plane positioned along a first edge of the spatial light modulator, wherein the film is folded along the curved surface at a first fold such that the first fold positions a portion of the light mixing region above or below the active area, the light mixing region comprises the first fold, and an inner surface of the film in the light mixing region is in contact with and curved along the curved surface of the guide element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device includes a light transmitting film defining a body and having opposing faces with a thickness between the opposing faces not greater than 0.5 millimeters. A first region is defined within the body representing a region of one or more of a pattern, an indicia, a graphic, and an image that is visible by light extraction when illuminated by light propagating within the film in a waveguide condition. The first region includes a plurality of light extraction features that redirect a portion of light traveling within the film in a waveguide condition that mixes within the legs and the body out of one or more of the opposing faces of the film in the first region. A method of producing a device is also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a light emitting device comprises an array of legs extending from a body of film with the bounding edges of the legs stacked, a first light source emitting light of a first color and a second light source emitting light of a second color into the stacked bounding edges where the light emitting region defined within the body is configured to extract light of a third color. In another embodiment, a light emitting device comprises three light sources positioned to direct light into a stacked array of bounding edges. In one embodiment, a method of generating light of adjustable color exiting a surface of a film is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the hauling of chassis. The chassis hauler presents a front support system which supports multiple chassis. The chassis are stacked on top of one another in such a manner that their wheels face the same direction.

Abstract: A passive nanomagnet alignment method is described to self-align a membrane to another surface. The membrane and the surface each have a plurality of nanomagnets patterned on it, wherein the nanomagnets are magnetized based on an applied external magnetic field. The membrane is brought into close proximity and coarse alignment to the surface by a positioning mechanism (e.g., an actuation force), such that the nanomagnets on the membrane attract to and self-align with the nanomagnets on said surface based on the nanomagnet magnetizations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the hauling of chassis. The chassis hauler presents a front support system which supports multiple chassis. The chassis are stacked on top of one another in such a manner that their wheels face the same direction.

Abstract: A light source is formed using a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). A first layer of material, transparent to the light emitted by the LEDs, is placed over the plurality of LEDs. Light passes through the first layer of material from the LEDs to a phosphor layer disposed on the other side of the first layer. Light is converted in the phosphor to produce broadband, white light. The first layer of material may be reflective at the wavelength of the converted light, so that converted light propagating back towards the LEDs is reflected into the forward direction. The phosphor material may be formed as patches on the first layer. An array of couplers, such as reflective couplers, may be used to couple the wavelength converted light produced by each LED into respective optical fibers.