Abstract: A method for execution by a computer generating a virtual reality environment utilizing a group of object representations by identifying an exclusion asset and modifying a set of common illustrative assets to exclude the exclusion asset to produce a redacted set of common illustrative assets. The method further includes rendering a portion of the redacted set of common illustrative asset to produce a redacted set of common illustrative asset video frames and selecting a subset of the redacted set of common illustrative asset video frames to produce a common portion of video frames for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes rendering representations of object representations to produce remaining portions of the video frames for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes linking the common portion and the remaining portions of the video frames to produce the virtual reality environment for interactive consumption.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, computer-readable medium, and computer program product, for designating an OCT scan location to be performed on a retina. The apparatus comprises a display device for displaying an image comprising a background image of the retina and a planning element designating the location; a touch-sensitive input device that generates touch interaction data indicative of touch interaction of a user with the input device; an image manipulation module determines, based on the touch interaction data, a manipulation to be performed on the displayed image, and applies the image manipulation to the image in response to each touch interaction to generate an updated image to display; and a scan location designation module generates data indicative of the location of the OCT scan to be performed, based on a location of the planning element on the background image in at least one updated image.

Abstract: The invention relates to protein ligation technologies, purified or recombinant peptides, methods for making peptides and proteins with covalent bonds including reversible covalent bonds such as reversible intermolecular covalent bonds, and uses thereof. In particular, this invention relates to intermolecular ester bonds, particularly reversible ester bonds between the hydroxyl and amide groups of amino acid side chains present in recombinant chimeric peptides and proteins and the use of such peptides and proteins in protein engineering, for example in the preparation of multimeric protein complexes, including functionalised multimeric protein complexes.

Abstract: A control system for a cooking appliance having gas burners is configured to control a speed of one or more cooling fans of the appliance based on information sensed about a position and/or motion of a knob associated with one of the gas burners. The information about the knob position and/or motion may be determined by a rotary monitor and/or any other suitable sensor. In some examples, the control system is further configured to control a gas valve coupled to the burner based on the sensed information about the knob.

Abstract: A control system for a cooking appliance having gas burners is configured to control a speed of one or more cooling fans of the appliance based on information sensed about a position and/or motion of a knob associated with one of the gas burners. The information about the knob position and/or motion may be determined by a rotary monitor and/or any other suitable sensor. In some examples, the control system is further configured to control a gas valve coupled to the burner based on the sensed information about the knob.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and interchangeable cover. A complete diffuser includes a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber of the complete diffuser. A complete diffuser includes a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of a diffuser chamber. A cover is removably couplable to a complete diffuser over a diffuser lid so that a dispersed liquid passes through one or more openings in the cover. A cover includes one or more decorative features having a different external shape than a complete diffuser that receives the cover.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and one or more removable diffuser covers. A removable diffuser cover comprises one or more decorative features. A cavity in a diffuser cover is shaped to receive a complete diffuser. A complete diffuser comprises a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber and a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of the diffuser chamber. One or more openings are positioned to receive a dispersed liquid from a lid of a complete diffuser within a cavity and to allow the dispersed liquid to pass to an exterior of a removable diffuser cover.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, computer-readable medium, and computer program product, for designating an OCT scan location to be performed on a retina. The apparatus comprises a display device for displaying an image comprising a background image of the retina and a planning element designating the location; a touch-sensitive input device that generates touch interaction data indicative of touch interaction of a user with the input device; an image manipulation module determines, based on the touch interaction data, a manipulation to be performed on the displayed image, and applies the image manipulation to the image in response to each touch interaction to generate an updated image to display; and a scan location designation module generates data indicative of the location of the OCT scan to be performed, based on a location of the planning element on the background image in at least one updated image.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treating, detecting and assisting in the diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes infection, of rheumatic fever or of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN), and compositions and methods for assessing the propensity for developing rheumatic fever or PSGN in subjects in need thereof. Recombinant polypeptides, including recombinant Streptococcus pyogenes SpnA polypeptides, and compositions comprising such polypeptides, for use in such methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to protein ligation technologies, purified or recombinant peptides, methods for making peptides and proteins with covalent bonds including reversible covalent bonds such as reversible intermolecular covalent bonds, and uses thereof. In particular, this invention relates to intermolecular ester bonds, particularly reversible ester bonds between the hydroxyl and amide groups of amino acid side chains present in recombinant chimeric peptides and proteins and the use of such peptides and proteins in protein engineering, for example in the preparation of multimeric protein complexes, including functionalised multimeric protein complexes.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for extracting essential oil from plant material. A distillation chamber is coupleable in fluid receiving communication with a steam source via a first valve and the distillation chamber has a first temperature sensor and a vapor outlet. Steam from a steam source and essential oil vapor operably exit a distillation chamber through a vapor outlet. A condenser is in fluid receiving communication with a vapor outlet of a distillation chamber and steam and essential oil vapor are condensed in the condenser to form liquid water and essential oil product, respectively, that operably exit through a liquid outlet. A controller is configured to control a first valve based on readings from a first temperature sensor.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described.

Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and one or more removable diffuser covers. A removable diffuser cover comprises one or more decorative features. A cavity in a diffuser cover is shaped to receive a complete diffuser. A complete diffuser comprises a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber and a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of the diffuser chamber. One or more openings are positioned to receive a dispersed liquid from a lid of a complete diffuser within a cavity and to allow the dispersed liquid to pass to an exterior of a removable diffuser cover.

Abstract: A composition and method for decomposing and/or inhibiting the function of an herbicide, such as an herbicide in the soil or on a food product (e.g., fruits and vegetables). The composition contains one or more essential oils or plant extracts. A method of using the composition to decompose or inhibit glyphosate and other herbicides. The composition can include one or more essential oils or plant extracts from the following plants tarragon, ginger, peppermint, juniper, fennel, lemongrass, anise, and patchouli essential oils.

Abstract: One or more geographic limits of a view of a digital display device are determined based on a location and orientation of the digital display device. A least a location of a subsurface object within the view is determined, and a multi-dimensional first representation of the subsurface object is rendered in the view based on the location and depth such that the first representation indicates an actual location of the subsurface object within the view.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and interchangeable cover. A complete diffuser includes a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber of the complete diffuser. A complete diffuser includes a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of a diffuser chamber. A cover is removably couplable to a complete diffuser over a diffuser lid so that a dispersed liquid passes through one or more openings in the cover. A cover includes one or more decorative features having a different external shape than a complete diffuser that receives the cover.