Abstract: A method is disclosed for adjusting imaging parameters of a bioptic barcode reader. The method includes capturing, by an imaging assembly, an initial image of a target object having an indicia thereon. The imaging assembly captures the initial image according to an initial imaging parameter. The method further includes attempting to decode the indicia from the initial image, and responsive to being unable to decode the indicia, detecting a substantially static presence of the target object within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly. The method then includes, responsive to detecting the substantially static presence of the target object within the FOV, adjusting the initial imaging parameter to a subsequent imaging parameter, wherein the subsequent imaging parameter is different than the initial imaging parameter.

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of product scanning systems and arrangements used within a retail venue. In an embodiment, the present invention is a data capture system that includes a scanner pod housing a plurality of scanners, each configured to capture product data; a data capture module communicatively coupled to the scanner pod, the first data capture module configured to capture, via a mobile device associated with a customer, customer data; and a server communicatively coupled to at least one of the scanner pod and the first data capture module, the server being configured to, upon the first data capture module capturing the customer data associated with the customer, associate one of the plurality of scanners with at least one of the customer and the customer data associated with the customer, resulting in an associated data capture device.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling including a hollow coupler body having opposite open ends and defining an adaptor-receiving socket therein, a gasket housed within the coupler body at a base of the adaptor-receiving socket, the gasket having a sealing ring and a bellows portion, and at least one locking tab connected to the coupler body such that the at least one locking tab is able to pivot relative to the coupler body between a locking position and an unlocking position for purposes of locking and releasing an adaptor to the coupler body.

Abstract: Therapeutic methods and compositions for treating fibrosis (e.g. scarring) are provided, as well as compositions comprising blebbistatin or a salt thereof and PLGA and nanoparticles comprising blebbistatin or a salt thereof and PLGA.

Abstract: An intake manifold provided as an integral one-piece manifold body. The manifold has a base plate with a series of spaced apart discharge ports and an elongate tapered pipe portion formed integrally with the base plate, having an inlet, and having inner tapered walls for directing flow through the manifold body from the inlet through the discharge ports of the base plate.

Abstract: Therapeutic methods and compositions for treating fibrosis (e.g. scarring) are provided, as well as compositions comprising blebbistatin or a salt thereof and PLGA and nanoparticles comprising blebbistatin or a salt thereof and PLGA.

Abstract: A simulated moving bed separator and methods for isolating a desired component are provided. A method includes removing an extract from an extract bed of the simulated moving bed separator, where the extract includes the desired component, and where the simulated moving bed separator includes a plurality of adsorbent beds circularly coupled together. The simulated moving bed separator also includes a distributor and a plurality of conduits fluidly coupling the distributor to the adsorbent beds. The adsorbent beds include the extract bed and a secondary flush bed downstream from the extract bed. A secondary flush conduit is flushed with a secondary flush fluid while removing extract from the extract bed, where the secondary flush conduit fluidly couples the secondary flush bed with the distributor. The flush fluid includes the extract.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling including a hollow coupler body having opposite open ends and defining an adaptor-receiving socket therein, a gasket housed within the coupler body at a base of the adaptor-receiving socket, the gasket having a sealing ring and a bellows portion, and at least one locking tab connected to the coupler body such that the at least one locking tab is able to pivot relative to the coupler body between a locking position and an unlocking position for purposes of locking and releasing an adaptor to the coupler body.

Abstract: An intake manifold provided as an integral one-piece manifold body. The manifold has a base plate with a series of spaced apart discharge ports and an elongate tapered pipe portion formed integrally with the base plate, having an inlet, and having inner tapered walls for directing flow through the manifold body from the inlet through the discharge ports of the base plate.

Abstract: A simulated moving bed separator and methods for isolating a desired component are provided. A method includes removing an extract from an extract bed of the simulated moving bed separator, where the extract includes the desired component, and where the simulated moving bed separator includes a plurality of adsorbent beds circularly coupled together. The simulated moving bed separator also includes a distributor and a plurality of conduits fluidly coupling the distributor to the adsorbent beds. The adsorbent beds include the extract bed and a secondary flush bed downstream from the extract bed. A secondary flush conduit is flushed with a secondary flush fluid while removing extract from the extract bed, where the secondary flush conduit fluidly couples the secondary flush bed with the distributor. The flush fluid includes the extract.

Abstract: A treadmill assembly comprising a substantially horizontal tread assembly including oppositely extending front and rear ends, a tread and a controller for controlling movement of the tread, a support structure extending proximate the rear end of the tread assembly to a distal top end substantially above the rear end of the tread assembly, a table top member mounted to the distal top end of the support structure, the top member including a substantially flat work surface and a front edge, the work surface having dimensions suitable to support a computer keyboard and a control assembly including at least one input button for providing command signals for controlling the controller, the control assembly supported by the table top member adjacent the front edge of the table top member.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprising, in order, a polyolefin or extrudable layer, a first layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and a layer comprising polylactic acid (PLA). In a preferred embodiment, the multilayer film comprises, in order, a polyolefin layer, a first layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a core layer comprising polylactic acid (PLA), a second layer comprising EVA, and a sealant layer. A method and system for forming the multilayer film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A grinding machine including a bed to receive a workpiece and a plurality of grinding wheels mounted on at least one side of the bed for grinding surfaces of a workpiece received in the bed. The grinding machine includes at least one dressing tool being mounted on a slide arranged for movement towards and away from the grinding surfaces of the grinding wheels, the slide being mounted on a carriage for movement generally parallel to the bed, the slide and the carriage being movable by a prime mover under control of a microprocessor.

Abstract: A system for segregating and baling textile wastes supplied from a plurality of separate sources embodies a plurality of filling stations which receive the wastes from the separate sources. An upwardly opening portable waste receiving bin is mounted within each filling station with the lower end of each bin carrying a detachable bottom platen. A transfer mechanism moves each bin selectively, back and forth between its filling station and a compression station where the wastes are compressed within the bin. Actuator units in the compression station disconnect the bin from its platen and raise the bin to an upper position about a movable ram to thus expose the bale for final bale out.

Abstract: A device for supporting an arrow disposed in a ready-to-shoot position on an archery bow. The device has at least three contact points for contacting the arrow and completely radially supporting the arrow. Three openings are provided for receiving the rear guide fins of the arrow therethrough when the arrow is projected.