Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for treating a subject with a disease or condition by administering a composition comprising fullerenes to the subject such that H2S is generated in said subject. In certain embodiments, the disease or condition is associated with inflammation and/or below normal H2S levels. In certain embodiments, the fullerenes are polyhydroxy fullerenes (PHFs).

Abstract: A protection circuit senses when one supply circuit in a group is activating to deliver current to a circuit component and issues firing signals to simultaneously activate other supply circuits in the group. The supply circuits may deliver large currents and high power. The protection circuit may prevent damage to a system that might otherwise occur if one supply circuit in the group activates in isolation.

Abstract: Described is a test head for a residual seal force (RSF) testing system. The test head includes a housing, an anvil, and a ball roller assembly. The housing defines a first cavity and the anvil is positioned at least partially within the first cavity. The ball roller assembly is configured to provide a point of contact between the housing and the anvil during a RSF test. The test head may further comprise a retaining ring configured to maintain the anvil at least partially within the first cavity.

Abstract: Described is a compression apparatus for a testing system having a load cell. The disclosed compression apparatus ensures proper seating relative to the load cell to yield accurate compression friction (CF) measurements. The disclosed compression apparatus includes a compression rod and at least one mechanical fastener. The compression rod has a first portion at a distal end and a second portion that defines a threaded bore at a proximal end. The first portion is configured to contact a specimen and the second portion is configured to couple to the load cell. The mechanical fastener is configured to mate with the threaded bore.

Abstract: A system and method for teaching a painting robot using wireless signals. The system includes a robot teaching assembly having a teaching tablet and a cradle to which the tablet is mounted, where the tablet includes a screen and a tablet Wi-Fi radio. The system also includes a robot controller assembly having a robot controller and a controller Wi-Fi radio, where the tablet radio and the controller radio are in wireless communication with each other to transmit signals to teach the robot. The cradle includes an emergency stop button for stopping the robot and an enable switch that must be closed to allow the robot to operate. The emergency stop button and enable switch are electrically coupled to the robot controller assembly by a safety signal cable. The cradle and the teaching tablet are not electrically coupled.

Abstract: Described is a compression apparatus for a testing system having a load cell. The compression apparatus includes a compression rod and at least one mechanical fastener. The compression rod has a first portion at a distal end and a second portion that defines a threaded bore at a proximal end. The first portion is configured to contact a specimen and the second portion is configured to couple to the load cell. The mechanical fastener is configured to mate with the threaded bore.

Abstract: Described is a test head for a residual seal force (RSF) testing system. The test head includes a housing, an anvil, and a ball roller assembly. The housing defines a first cavity and the anvil is positioned at least partially within the first cavity. The ball roller assembly is configured to provide a point of contact between the housing and the anvil during a RSF test. The test head may further comprise a retaining ring configured to maintain the anvil at least partially within the first cavity.

Abstract: Described is a testing system for performing specimen testing, such as residual seal force (RSF) testing and/or compression friction (CF) measurement testing. The testing system comprising a column supported by a base structure, a load cell supported by said column, a specimen plate configured to receive a plurality of specimens, a motor, and controller. The load cell is configured to move along the column toward and away from the base structure via a crosshead coupled to an actuator. The plurality of specimens comprising a first specimen and a second specimen. The controller is configured to control the motor to adjust a position of said specimen plate.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for treating a subject with a disease or condition by administering a composition comprising fullerenes to the subject such that H2S is generated in said subject. In certain embodiments, the disease or condition is associated with inflammation and/or below normal H2S levels. In certain embodiments, the fullerenes are polyhydroxy fullerenes (PHFs).

Abstract: This invention provides cell culture compositions which produce significant quantities of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. The cell cultures are obtained from cells of mole rats, such as naked mole rats and blind mole rats. The high molecular weight hyaluronic acid can be collected in the conditioned media of these cell cultures. These cell cultures provide a convenient source of large quantities of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a starch comprising a novel percentage of actual amylose. A grain comprising the starch is also embodied by the present invention. The present invention is also directed to a plant comprising the novel starch.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in a well having at least three zones includes at least three sand control assemblies for positioning proximal respective zones. A flow assembly defines at least three flow conduits to respectively communicate with the at least three zones, where each of at least two of the flow conduits includes an annular path. At least three flow control devices respectively control flow of the at least three flow conduits.