Abstract: Described herein are techniques to reduce or remove the impact of secondary path photons and/or charge carriers on storage bins of an integrated device to improve noise performance, and thus, sample analysis. Some embodiments relate to optical rejection techniques such as including an optical barrier positioned to block at least some photons from reaching the storage bins. Some embodiments relate to electrical rejection techniques such as including an electrical barrier configured to block at least some charge carriers from reaching the storage bins along at least one secondary path. Some embodiments relate to an integrated device in which at least one storage bin is shaped and/or positioned relative to the photodetector to facilitate receipt of some charge carriers (e.g., fluorescent emission charge carriers) and/or photons and to impede receipt of other charge carriers (e.g., noise charge carriers) and/or photons.

Abstract: A compressor unit for heating and sanitizing water for human use including a combustion housing defining a combustion chamber. A heat exchanger is partially supported in the combustion chamber and configured to heat water. An igniter ignites fuel and air in the combustion chamber. The compressor unit further includes a compression housing defining a compression chamber in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. An intake valve is configured to meter air into the compression chamber. An oscillation plate is supported in the compression chamber and movable between first and second positions wherein movement of the oscillation plate between the two positions compresses air directed toward the combustion chamber. A sealed case around a heat fan and an attached exhaust pipe contain exhaust gasses after a release valve. A case for a crankshaft contains lubrication and is sealed with a lid similar to an oil pan.

Abstract: A compressor unit providing heat for human use including a combustion housing defining a combustion chamber therein, a magnetic intake valve providing the source of air used in the combustion chamber, and an exhaust valve providing an exit path for exhaust gasses, wherein the exhaust valve can be a pivot exhaust valve, mounted to a combustion pipe wherein an explosive reaction occurs, an igniter operatively attached to the combustion housing, a release valve arranged within the exhale port of the compression housing, a fuel injector operatively attached to the exhale port, a compression housing defining a compression chamber spaced from the combustion chamber and disposed in fluid communication with the combustion process, a half-pipe attached to the compression housing, and a magnetic oscillation unit with an oscillation plate supported on a back and forth moving center piece.

Abstract: A compressor unit for heating and sanitizing water for human use including a combustion housing defining a combustion chamber. A heat exchanger is partially supported in the combustion chamber and configured to heat water. An igniter ignites fuel and air in the combustion chamber. The compressor unit further includes a compression housing defining a compression chamber in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. An intake valve is configured to meter air into the compression chamber. An oscillation plate is supported in the compression chamber and movable between first and second positions wherein movement of the oscillation plate between the two positions compresses air directed toward the combustion chamber. A sealed case around a heat fan and an attached exhaust pipe contain exhaust gasses after a release valve. A case for a crankshaft contains lubrication and is sealed with a lid similar to an oil pan.

Abstract: Provided are antibacterial and antimicrobial surface coatings and dental materials by utilizing the antimicrobial properties of copper chalcogenide and/or copper halide (CuQ, where Q=chalcogens including oxygen, or halogens, or nothing). An antimicrobial barrier is created by incorporation of CuQ nanoparticles of an appropriate size and at a concentration necessary and sufficient to create a unique bioelectrical environment. The unique bioelectrical environment results in biocidal effectiveness through a multi-factorial mechanism comprising a combination of the intrinsic quantum flux of copper (Cu0, Cu1+, Cu2+) ions and the high surface-to-volume electron sink facilitated by the nanoparticle. The result is the constant quantum flux of copper which manifests and establishes the antimicrobial environment preventing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Abstract: Provided are antibacterial and antimicrobial surface coatings and dental materials by utilizing the antimicrobial properties of copper chalcogenide and/or copper halide (CuQ, where Q=chalcogens including oxygen, or halogens, or nothing). An antimicrobial barrier is created by incorporation of CuQ nanoparticles of an appropriate size and at a concentration necessary and sufficient to create a unique bioelectrical environment. The unique bioelectrical environment results in biocidal effectiveness through a multi-factorial mechanism comprising a combination of the intrinsic quantum flux of copper (Cu0, Cu1+, Cu2+) ions and the high surface-to-volume electron sink facilitated by the nanoparticle. The result is the constant quantum flux of copper which manifests and establishes the antimicrobial environment preventing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.