Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a smart hook, a safety harness module (125), and associated electronic components that detect a safety state of a user by monitoring various parameters at the smart hook and safety harness module (125) and determining whether the user is using proper safety protocol at extreme heights and/or whether the user has experienced a height-related accident. In an illustrative example, the user may don a safety harness (115) that may include a module (125) that contains sensors that monitor an acceleration/velocity/position of the user and/or ambient air pressure around the user. The module (125) may receive wireless signals from at least one rebar hook (120a, 120b) having sensors that monitor the acceleration/velocity/position and gate position of the rebar hooks (120a, 120b). A controller included with the safety harness module (125) may use these sensors to advantageously determine the safety state of the user and generate alert/warning signals.

Abstract: An apparatus and an associated method relates to a directionally polarized deceleration module (PDM) include a shuttle (125) fixedly coupled to a spring-biased spool (120) rotatable coupled to a module housing (115), a dynamic braking member (DBM) (130) and the shuttle (125) configured to travel inside a channel anchored to the module housing (115). A tether may be anchored on a proximal end to the spool (120). As the tether is retracted, the DBM (130) may be pushed by an angled distal-end of the shuttle (125). The DBM (130) may be forced between the angled distal-end of the shuttle (125) and an inner channel wall, providing motional resistance to the tether. As the tether is extracted, the DBM (130) may be pushed substantially normal to a proximal-end of the shuttle (125), providing minimal motional resistance to the tether. Various PDMs may decelerate safety lanyards in one direction to substantially avoid tangling and/or damage.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One method includes receiving location information associated with a mobile device in a facility, determining that the mobile device is within a particular distance of an area of the facility based on the location information, determining whether a user of the mobile device is allowed access to the area, and allowing access to the area via a relay associated with the area responsive to a determination that the user is allowed access.

Abstract: A microfilter, a manufacturing method thereof, and a microfiltration unit for holding the microfilter are provided. The microfilter has: a non-epoxy based microfilm; and a plurality of microholes provided on the surface of the non-epoxy based microfilm and penetrating therethrough via UV laser ablation, wherein the surface of the non-epoxy based microfilm is patterned into predetermined sections for locating isolated targets and quick enumeration.

Abstract: Described herein are improvements to bioprinting technology that facilitate automation of tissue and organ fabrication processes.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One method includes receiving location information associated with a mobile device in a facility, determining that the mobile device is within a particular distance of an area of the facility based on the location information, determining whether a user of the mobile device is allowed access to the area, and allowing access to the area via a relay associated with the area responsive to a determination that the user is allowed access.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for interfaces for resolving maintenance activities are described herein. For example, one or more embodiments include receiving an indication of a fault associated with an equipment item of a building, providing an interface via a display, wherein the interface includes a first portion configured to provide information associated with the fault based on the data, a second portion configured to provide navigation to the building, a third portion configured to provide navigation within the building to the equipment item, and a fourth portion configured to display an augmented reality visualization of the equipment item.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for interfaces for resolving maintenance activities are described herein. For example, one or more embodiments include receiving an indication of a fault associated with an equipment item of a budding, providing an interface via a display, wherein the interface includes a first portion configured to provide information associated with the fault based on the data, a second portion configured to provide navigation to the building, a third portion configured to provide navigation within the building to the equipment item, and a fourth portion configured to display an augmented reality visualization of the equipment item.

Abstract: A housing for cooling an electric motor in an electric vehicle includes a tubular frame with a first end and a second end, where the first end has first openings, the second end has second openings, and the tubular frame has first channels encased in the tubular frame running between the first openings and the second openings. The housing also includes a first cover that mates with the first end of the tubular frame and includes third openings positioned to mate with the first openings, and second channels that connect the first openings together. A second cover mates with the second end of the tubular frame and has fourth openings positioned to mate with the second openings of the tubular frame, and third channels that connect the second plurality of openings together. The first channels, the second channels, and the third channels form pathways through which coolant can flow.

Abstract: A rotor includes a rotor core forming a cylindrical body and a plurality of equally-sized circular sectors, where each of the equally-sized circular sectors includes three slots. A first slot configured to house a first magnetic bar includes a first long axis that is oriented in a radial direction in the rotor core. A second slot configured to house a second magnetic bar includes a second long axis that is oriented in the radial direction in the rotor core, where the second slot is sized the same as the first slot. A third slot configured to house a third magnetic bar includes a third long axis that is oriented circumferentially along an out circumferential edge of the rotor core between the first slot and the second slot.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One method includes receiving location information associated with a mobile device in a facility, determining that the mobile device is within a particular distance of an area of the facility based on the location information, determining whether a user of the mobile device is allowed access to the area, and allowing access to the area via a relay associated with the area responsive to a determination that the user is allowed access.

Abstract: A method for moisturizing skin using P-113 peptide, which comprises administering to the skin of a subject a composition containing a P-113 peptide, wherein the P-113 peptide comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. P-113 peptide is hypoallergenic and non-cytotoxic, which means it does not cause harms or allergies to the skin and can be used as an ingredient of cosmetic products. The P-113 peptide fragment has moisture absorption and moisture retention effects, therefore it can be formulated with other ingredients of moisturizing cosmetic products, enhancing the moisturizing effect of other moisturizing ingredients. In addition, the P-113 peptide fragment is capable of inhibiting the production of MMP-9 and thus decreases collagen degradation, thereby achieving the anti-wrinkle and anti-aging effects. The cosmetic disclosed herein comprises not only the peptide, but also active ingredients of cosmetic products and essence liquid formulations.

Abstract: Listings and reviews of listings can be processed to identify descriptive attributes for locations associated with the listings. To do this, a corpus of words is generated for various locations based on listings in the locations and reviews of those listings. An expected frequency, and per-location frequency for each word is determined. These numbers are in turn used to determine a number of high frequency listing locations, and a number of below expected frequency listing locations for each word. Based on a comparison of the number of high frequency listing locations and the number of below expected frequency listing locations of a word with an attribute reference number, the word can be identified either as an attribute that is likely descriptive of the location, or not.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for access control via a mobile device are described herein. One method includes receiving location information associated with a mobile device in a facility, determining that the mobile device is within a particular distance of an area of the facility based on the location information, determining whether a user of the mobile device is allowed access to the area, and allowing access to the area via a relay associated with the area responsive to a determination that the user is allowed access.

Abstract: An impeller and rotor structure for a magnetically levitated pump define a smooth primary flow path and U-shaped secondary flow path, which extends around an annular magnetic rotor. The u-shaped secondary flow path is defined by a large outer side gap along an outer surface of the rotor, a large bottom gap along a bottom surface of the rotor and a large inner gap along an inner surface of the rotor. Shroudless impeller blades are purely radial and overhung from a thin peripheral ring attached to the annular magnetic rotor. A center post having a low aspect ratio extends through the annular rotor. The low aspect ratio is configured to prevent flow in the primary flow path from colliding directly with flow in the secondary flow path at the inner radial gap.

Abstract: Listings and reviews of listings can be processed to identify descriptive attributes for locations associated with the listings. To do this, a corpus of words is generated for various locations based on listings in the locations and reviews of those listings. An expected frequency, and per-location frequency for each word is determined. These numbers are in turn used to determine a number of high frequency listing locations, and a number of below expected frequency listing locations for each word. Based on a comparison of the number of high frequency listing locations and the number of below expected frequency listing locations of a word with an attribute reference number, the word can be identified either as an attribute that is likely descriptive of the location, or not.

Abstract: A flow control system in an inlet duct to a heat exchanger includes a door having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end rotates about an axis and the second end moves between an open position and a closed position to respectively allow and prevent flow into the heat exchanger. The second end has a rounded configuration. A plurality of mixing elements are downstream of the door. At least one mixing element has a base portion and a distal portion, and the base portion has a base width and the distal portion has a distal width. The base width is wider that the distal width.

Abstract: A method for treating a microbial infection in a subject includes administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition which has a therapeutically effective amount of an antimicrobial peptide containing a derivative of P-113.

Abstract: An impeller and rotor structure for a magnetically levitated pump define a smooth primary flow path and U-shaped secondary flow path, which extends around an annular magnetic rotor. The u-shaped secondary flow path is defined by a large outer side gap along an outer surface of the rotor, a large bottom gap along a bottom surface of the rotor and a large inner gap along an inner surface of the rotor. Shroudless impeller blades are purely radial and overhung from a thin peripheral ring attached to the annular magnetic rotor. A center post having a low aspect ratio extends through the annular rotor. The low aspect ratio is configured to prevent flow in the primary flow path from colliding directly with flow in the secondary flow path at the inner radial gap.

Abstract: An impeller and rotor structure for a magnetically levitated pump define a smooth primary flow path and U-shaped secondary flow path, which extends around an annular magnetic rotor. The u-shaped secondary flow path is defined by a large outer side gap along an outer surface of the rotor, a large bottom gap along a bottom surface of the rotor and a large inner gap along an inner surface of the rotor. Shroudless impeller blades are purely radial and overhung from a thin peripheral ring attached to the annular magnetic rotor. A center post having a low aspect ratio extends through the annular rotor. The low aspect ratio is configured to prevent flow in the primary flow path from colliding directly with flow in the secondary flow path at the inner radial gap.