Abstract: A flexible strategy for assembling luminescent and colorimetric quantum dot/nucleic acid hairpin (QD-HP) molecular beacons for use in CRISPR/Cas diagnostics uses chimeric peptide/peptide nucleic acid (PNA) to conjugate fluorescently labeled DNA or RNA hairpins to ZnS-coated QDs.

Abstract: A system having an electrode probe and a temperature sensing device, wherein the temperature sensing device is positionable within the electrode probe. The probe can have an elongate electrode body, at least two electrode contacts disposed on the electrode body, and a lumen defined within the electrode body, and the temperature sensing device can have an elongate outer body having a lumen, an elongate inner sensing body disposed within the lumen, and at least one temperature sensor disposed on the elongate inner sensing body. The system in certain embodiments can also have a controller configured to receive temperature information from the temperature sensing device and use the temperature information to adjust energy supply to at least one of the at least two electrode contacts.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for using thermoelectric generators to recover waste heat from and diagnose turbocharger systems. In one example, a method may include adjusting one or more engine operating parameters based on an amount of current generated from one or more thermoelectric generators coupled to a turbocharger.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for using thermoelectric generators to recover waste heat from and diagnose turbocharger systems. In one example, a method may include adjusting one or more engine operating parameters based on an amount of current generated from one or more thermoelectric generators coupled to a turbocharger.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat coupled to a seatback. The seat includes a cushion divided into a first part and a second part. The first part and the second part are arranged to form a platform in an opened state. A liner is stored between the first part and the second part in the unopened state. The liner covers the platform in the opened state.

Abstract: A vent system for a vehicle includes a plurality of registers each having a power-actuated damper and a power-actuated airflow-directing shutter. A user interface is operatively linked to the power-actuated airflow-directing shutter. A controller is provided, adapted to automatically open the power-actuated damper of one or more of the plurality of registers disposed adjacent to an occupied vehicle seat. The user interface is adapted to control an orientation of the power-actuated airflow-directing shutter to direct an airflow to one of an upper zone, a middle zone, and a lower zone. The controller is adapted to translate the power-actuated damper between an open orientation and a closed orientation according to inputs received from one or more occupant location sensors. Methods for controlling a vehicle vent system are also described.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat coupled to a seatback. The seat includes a cushion divided into a first part and a second part. The first part and the second part are arranged to form a platform in an opened state. A liner is stored between the first part and the second part in the unopened state. The liner covers the platform in the opened state.

Abstract: A brush operable to remove hair clippings from the face and neck of a user wherein the brush includes a releasably secured bristle portion so as to facilitate a one-time use thereof so as to comply with health regulations. The brush includes a handle portion that is substantially hollow having a first end and a second end. A bristle portion is provided that includes an annular base having a shank extending outward therefrom opposite the bristles. Disposed within the handle is a connection assembly that facilitates the releasable securing of the bristle portion to the handle.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical wine tank is adapted for direct transfer of fermented must to a press or other vessel by providing fork lift skids below the tank and vertical planar sides for receiving a fork lift apparatus modified for lifting and dumping rectangular fruit bins.