Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge far performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the microfluidic device.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the microfluidic device.

Abstract: The present invention is a baseball and softball hitting training device that prevents early arm extension, early wrist release, swinging the bat from the outside to the inside, throwing the back shoulder toward the plate, or otherwise casting the hands during a swing. The device comprises a support block with one or more grooves, a horizontal bar mounted perpendicular to the support block, a flag indicator connected perpendicular to the horizontal bar, and one or more attachment straps.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the micro-fluidic device.

Abstract: A fabric comprises a flexible fiber optic array extending within a body of the fabric and a light source affixed to the fabric and arranged to direct electromagnetic radiation into the flexible fiber optic array. The flexible fiber optic array includes at least one fiber optic cable that transmits the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the light source and that emits the electromagnetic radiation from a length of a longitudinally-extending side of the at least one fiber optic cable.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the micro-fluidic device.

Abstract: Systems ,methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the micro-fluidic device.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the microfluidic device.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the automated centrifugal processing of samples. In some embodiments, an integrated fluidic processing cartridge is provided, in which a centrifugation chamber is fluidically interfaced, through a lateral surface thereof, with a microfluidic device, and wherein the integrated fluidic processing cartridge is configured to be inserted into a centrifuge for centrifugation. A cartridge interfacing assembly may be employed to interface with the integrated fluidic processing cartridge for performing various fluidic processing steps, such as controlling the flow of fluids into and out of the centrifugation chamber, and controlling the flow of fluids into the microfluidic device, and optionally for the further fluidic processing of fluids extracted to the microfluidic device.

Abstract: An alert indication signaling (AIS) device is provided. The AIS device includes a first detector that detects a first event, a line detector that detects a second event that includes an incoming call on a communication device, and a microcontroller directly connected to the first detector and the line detector. The microcontroller transmits at least one signal based on at least one of the first event and the second event. A display unit receives the at least one signal from the microcontroller. The display unit displays a visual message that indicates an occurrence of at least one of the first event and the second event based on the at least one signal. A speaker produces an audio output that corresponds to the visual message and at least one of the first event and the second event. The audio output and the visual message are concurrent.

Abstract: An automation system including a plurality of peripheral devices, each configured to perform at least one function relating to energy consumption in a facility and an automation controller in communication with the plurality of peripheral devices and providing for the control of the performance of the function by each device. The peripheral device can be deployed in a peripheral package that includes at least a base portion that is attachable to a structure, a device portion configured to support the peripheral device and to detachably cooperate with the base portion to secure the base portion to the structure. The peripheral package is assembled and cooperates without external fasteners.

Abstract: A system to enclose communication wiring of electronic devices includes a box; a power cover plate; a cover frame; a cover plate; and a low voltage connector plate attached to the power cover plate, wherein the power cover plate, the cover frame, and the cover plate attach to the box, wherein the low voltage connector plate and the power cover plate are substantially aligned in a line, wherein the cover frame and the cover plate are substantially aligned, and wherein the box simultaneously houses telephone electrical connection components, power electrical connection components, and data electrical connection components. The cover plate may be substantially flush with a wall upon installation. The box may comprise an enclosed section connectively hinged to the box. The system is preferably made of metal, plastic, or combination thereof.

Abstract: A system to enclose communication wiring of electronic devices includes a box; a power cover plate; a cover frame; a cover plate; and a low voltage connector plate attached to the power cover plate, wherein the power cover plate, the cover frame, and the cover plate attach to the box, wherein the low voltage connector plate and the power cover plate are substantially aligned in a line, wherein the cover frame and the cover plate are substantially aligned, and wherein the box simultaneously houses telephone electrical connection components, power electrical connection components, and data electrical connection components. The cover plate may be substantially flush with a wall upon installation. The box may comprise an enclosed section connectively hinged to the box. The system is preferably made of metal, plastic, or combination thereof.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable management system that may be provided in a bay (or shelf) of an optical communications housing. The fiber optic cable management system includes at least one and preferably several interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. Each fiber optic cable guide includes a radius limiting portion that prevents fiber optic cables from being bent beyond their minimum bend radii. The radius of the radius limiting portion of each guide controls the spacing between a specific guide and its adjacent, interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. The width and height of each fiber optic cable guide may be varied depending upon the optical communications system into which the fiber optic cable management system is utilized. The interconnecting fiber optic cable guides may be easily disconnected from each other to allow the fiber optic cable guides to be used in different quantities. This allows an installer to customize the fiber optic cable management system to match the optical communications equipment.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and devices for scaling the capability of a re-configurable add/drop multiplexer while not affecting the express traffic that goes through it. The invention allows field upgradability of re-configurable add/drop multiplexers with pre-selected wavelengths or wavebands such that other wavelengths or bands can be added or removed without service interruptions. This will then allow for a pay-as-you-grow model and therefore alleviate the need for having costly OADMs with a large number of addressable channels. In addition, in one of the embodiments we will describe a method for removing single point of failure through design, which is highly desirable from a network maintenance perspective.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable management system that may be provided in a bay (or shelf) of an optical communications housing. The fiber optic cable management system includes at least one and preferably several interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. Each fiber optic cable guide includes a radius limiting portion that prevents fiber optic cables from being bent beyond their minimum bend radii. The radius of the radius limiting portion of each guide controls the spacing between a specific guide and its adjacent, interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. The width and height of each fiber optic cable guide may be varied depending upon the optical communications system into which the fiber optic cable management system is utilized. The interconnecting fiber optic cable guides may be easily disconnected from each other to allow the fiber optic cable guides to be used in different quantities. This allows an installer to customize the fiber optic cable management system to match the optical communications equipment.