Abstract: A construct comprising an M13 phage displaying one or more metal-binding protein sequences on capsid proteins (for example metal binding protein sequences from Lanmodulin) or on the tail protein (pIII) is effective to bind and release rare earth metal (REE) for the extraction, concentration, and/or purification thereof.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring and assessing blood glucose level in a patient are discussed. An exemplary system receives physiologic information from a patient using an ambulatory medical device. The physiologic information is correlated to, and different from, a direct glucose level measurement. The system determines a glucose index indicative of an abnormal blood glucose level using the received physiologic information by the two or more physiologic sensors. The system may use the glucose index to initiate or adjust a therapy, or to trigger a glucose sensor, separate from the two or more physiologic sensors, to directly measure blood glucose concentration.

Abstract: A modular tool including a first member and a second member each including a head portion, a shaft portion and a handle portion. The first member includes a first member slot and the second member includes a second member slot. A connector includes fasteners and a pair of locking tabs. Each of the locking tabs includes a pair of locking tab openings. The first member and the second member interlock via the first member slot and the second member slot. The pair of locking tabs are disposed within a pair of locking tab slots and the fasteners run through the pairs of locking tab openings and a pair of member openings, thereby locking the first member to the second member.

Abstract: A modular tool including a first member and a second member each including a head portion, a shaft portion and a handle portion. The first member includes a first member slot and the second member includes a second member slot. A connector includes fasteners and a pair of locking tabs. Each of the locking tabs includes a pair of locking tab openings. The first member and the second member interlock via the first member slot and the second member slot. The pair of locking tabs are disposed within a pair of locking tab slots and the fasteners run through the pairs of locking tab openings and a pair of member openings, thereby locking the first member to the second member.

Abstract: A system and method for processing loan applications is provided. An embodiment of the system provides complete control over an automated loan review process. All loans and loan applications entered in the system can be automatically entered into the loan review system and reviewed for compliance with predetermined policies and procedures. The loan application data associated with each loan can be obtained by a server communicating with a database over a network, and the loan can be assigned to a loan review queue based on its loan application data. The server may obtain user input via a client in communication with the server over the network, and may process the loan based on the obtained user input and the loan application data. Statistics related to the loan applications being processed may be collected and organized for tracking applications and identifying trends.

Abstract: A multi-imaging device includes a multiplexed optical system and a filter fixture. The multiplexed optical system forms multiple optical images of an object. These multiple optical images are interleaved at the sensor plane. The filter fixture is configured to allow a user to change filter assemblies. The filter assemblies can include different filter regions, which apply different filtering to the optical images.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to carbon nanotubes are provided. More particularly, imaging agents comprising carbon nanotubes internally loaded with a contrast agent and associated methods are provided. One example of a method may involve a method for imaging comprising: providing an imaging agent comprising a carbon nanotube loaded with contrast agent; introducing the imaging agent into a cell; and imaging the cell to detect the presence of the imaging agent.

Abstract: A system and method for overseeing the loan review process is provided. An embodiment of the system provides complete control over an automated loan review process. All loans and loan applications entered in the system can be automatically entered into the loan review system and reviewed for compliance with predetermined policies and procedures. Each loan can be assigned a queue associated with a reviewing officer. Loans identified with discrepancies or issues during initial review can be escalated to a manager and then returned to the originating loan officer for correction or additional input. At each stage, the individual may enter comments, which can be tracked and transmitted by the system. Discrepancies are rated for risk so that high-risk applications can be easily identified and tracked. Report data and statistics can be utilized to assist in managing risk by quickly identifying trends.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to carbon nanotubes are provided. More particularly, imaging agents comprising carbon nanotubes internally loaded with a contrast agent and associated methods are provided. One example of a method may involve a method for imaging comprising: providing an imaging agent comprising a carbon nanotube loaded with contrast agent; introducing the imaging agent into a cell; and imaging the cell to detect the presence of the imaging agent.

Abstract: A multi-imaging device includes a multiplexed optical system and a filter fixture. The multiplexed optical system forms multiple optical images of an object. These multiple optical images are interleaved at the sensor plane. The filter fixture is configured to allow a user to change filter assemblies. The filter assemblies can include different filter regions, which apply different filtering to the optical images.

Abstract: A contrast agent composition comprising at least one carbon nanotube and a metal catalyst. A method for obtaining a magnetic resonance image, the method comprising: administering to a subject a contrast agent composition, wherein a contrast agent composition comprises at least one carbon nanotube and a metal catalyst; and obtaining a magnetic resonance image of at least a portion of the subject in which the contrast agent is disposed.

Abstract: A magazine configured for use with a 22 caliber conversion kit and/or a non-converted 22 caliber firearm includes an elongate, hollow, rectangular housing for receiving an ammunition belt on a splined belt pulley. A slide of the firearm applies an impact force to a strike wheel to pivot a cam against a spring-loaded rack. The rack moves downward and causes a rack gear to rotate a drive gear freely in the slip direction of a unidirectional bearing. When the impact force is removed, the spring-loaded rack returns upward under the biasing force of the spring causing the rack gear to rotate the drive gear on the unidirectional bearing in the drive direction. The drive gear turns a drive axle, which turns the splined belt pulley to advance the ammunition belt sufficiently to position the next round of ammunition for entry into the firing chamber.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to carbon Nanotubes are provided. More particularly, imaging agents comprising carbon Nanotubes internally loaded with a contrast agent and associated methods are provided. One example of a method may involve a method for imaging comprising: providing an imaging agent comprising a carbon Nanotube loaded with contrast agent; introducing the imaging agent into a cell; and imaging the cell to detect the presence of the imaging agent.

Abstract: A nanolithography system comprising a novel optical printing head suitable for high throughput nanolithography. This optical head enables a super-resolution lithographic exposure tool that is otherwise compatible with the optical lithographic process infrastructure. The exposing light is transmitted through specially designed super-resolution apertures, of which the “C-aperture” is one example, that create small but bright images in the near-field transmission pattern. A printing head comprising an array of these apertures is held in close proximity to the wafer to be exposed. In one embodiment, an illumination source is divided into parallel channels that illuminate each of the apertures. Each of these channels can be individually modulated to provide the appropriate exposure for the particular location on the wafer corresponding to the current position of the aperture. A data processing system is provided to re-interpret the layout data into a modulation pattern used to drive the individual channels.

Abstract: A method and composition for wound care is provided, the composition comprising autologous platelet-rich plasma that has been contacted with an activator.

Abstract: The present invention involves a stenographic translation system which comprises (a) a stenographic processor device for converting lexical stroke symbols to first output units comprising language text words and sets of undefined lexical stroke symbols; (b) a speech recognition system using clusters of speech word models of a vocabulary to define word output units from speech, the units each having a system clock time value; (c) an output controller for outputting defined words by matching the output units within a time window and selecting a final output word or undefined symbol. A method is provided wherein a human speaker makes an utterance which is received essentially simultaneously by a stenographer and a speech recognition system. The stenographer manually applies first inputs to keys in a stenographic processor device to generate first outputs by using a scan chart with translations to define a word output from the stenographic processor.

Abstract: Ferrous metal is treated by austenitic nitro-carburizing in a heat treatment furnace. A suitable atmosphere is created by admitting to the furnace nitrogen; ammonia; and a liquid or vaporous organic compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The atmosphere is maintained at a temperature in the range 690.degree. to 750.degree. C. The organic compound is typically methanol and the atmosphere typically comprises nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and free ammonia as well as small amounts of methane, carbon dioxide and water vapor.After being removed from the furnace, the ferrous metal is quenched. It has an outer surface layer of white, scuff-resistant, epsilon compound and an inner carbo-nitrided case containing austenitic and martensitic zone. The ferrous metal may then be treated to convert austenite to martensite or lower bainite.