Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for ammonia combustion and exhaust gas treatment, the system comprising: an internal combustion engine for combusting ammonia; and an exhaust system comprising an intake for receiving an exhaust gas from the combustion engine, an upstream injector for adding hydrogen gas to the exhaust gas and a downstream catalyst article, wherein the downstream catalyst article comprises a three-way catalyst (TWC) composition. The invention further relates to a method for the treatment of an exhaust gas from an ammonia internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A jobsite box includes a body, the body having an interior, an exterior, and a lid, a key pad positioned on the exterior of the body, the key pad being in communication with a controller positioned on the body, a locking mechanism connected to the body, the locking mechanism being configured to lock and unlock the jobsite box, a battery positioned in the interior of the body, the battery configured to power the locking mechanism. The controller is configured to lock or unlock the locking mechanism when a predetermined code is entered into the key pad.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for introducing a nebulized medication into breathing gas for respiratory therapy. An apparatus includes a reservoir to contain a volume of medication, a vibrating mesh disposed at a reservoir outlet of the reservoir to receive a flow of the medication from the reservoir and output a flow of nebulized medication, a mixing chamber having a gas inlet to receive a flow of breathing gas from a gas source, and a nebulizer inlet to receive the flow of nebulized medication from the vibrating mesh, where the vibrating mesh is disposed between the nebulizer inlet and the reservoir outlet. The apparatus can include a pressure tap tube or other implement in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and the reservoir to selectively equalize pressure between the mixing chamber and a headspace in the reservoir above the volume of medication.

Abstract: Portable devices for capturing images of a surface of a building material and associated methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the portable device includes (i) a housing, (ii) an image sensor positioned in the housing and configured to capture images of the surface at multiple time points when the housing is moved along a trajectory on the surface; (iii) a lighting component configured to illuminate the surface; (iv) an encoder configured to measure a distance travelled by the housing; and (v) a controller communicably coupled to the image sensor and the encoder. The controller instructs the image sensor to capture the images of the surface at least partially based on the measured distance travelled by the housing.

Abstract: A method for specifying and fabricating non-homogeneous, anisotropic, truly functionally graded objects. The objects may have defined spatial heterogeneity (e.g., a gradient in material concentration) with local randomized distributions. This local randomness is designed in such a way that global averaging results in the specified spatial heterogeneity. The fabrication of structures is an additive process in which a material is deposited in defined patterns.

Abstract: A method for specifying and fabricating non-homogeneous, anisotropic, truly functionally graded objects. The objects may have defined spatial heterogeneity (e.g., a gradient in material concentration) with local randomized distributions. This local randomness is designed in such a way that global averaging results in the specified spatial heterogeneity. The fabrication of structures is an additive process in which a material is deposited in defined patterns.

Abstract: A method for specifying and fabricating non-homogeneous, anisotropic, truly functionally graded objects. The objects may have defined spatial heterogeneity (e.g., a gradient in material concentration) with local randomized distributions. This local randomness is designed in such a way that global averaging results in the specified spatial heterogeneity. The fabrication of structures is an additive process in which a material is deposited in defined patterns.

Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating an unmanned aerial vehicle are provided. The method includes detecting a possible obstacle. The method includes determining a predicted path for the possible obstacle. The method includes determining that the possible obstacle will cause a collision with the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the predicted path. The method includes determining when the possible obstacle is cooperative. The method includes controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle to perform an avoidance maneuver when the possible obstacle is not cooperative. The method includes determining whether to initiate communications with the possible obstacle when the possible obstacle is cooperative.

Abstract: A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.

Abstract: A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for bowel packing having an essentially elliptical shape that is essentially symmetrical along a minor axis of the ellipse, and the device includes a notch located on the minor axis below the major axis. The device is composed of material comprising an elastomeric polymer and the device is appropriately sized for retaining the intestines of a mammal. The invention further provides methods of use of the devices of the invention for bowel packing. The invention further provides methods for increasing bowel packing speed, increasing effectiveness of bowel retention, decreasing the formation of post-operative intraperitoneal adhesions, and increasing temperature of the abdominal cavity during surgery by use of the device.

Abstract: A method for specifying and fabricating non-homogeneous, anisotropic, truly functionally graded objects. The objects may have defined spatial heterogeneity (e.g., a gradient in material concentration) with local randomized distributions. This local randomness is designed in such a way that global averaging results in the specified spatial heterogeneity. The fabrication of structures is an additive process in which a material is deposited in defined patterns.

Abstract: A safety lockout hasp for interaction with equipment, infrastructure, machinery, appliances, tools, implements and the like. The hasp comprising a body, a cable for engaging the plant and a movable member being movable relative to the body between an open condition and a closed condition. The movable member interacting with the cable such that in the closed condition an intermediate portion of the cable is secured in its position relative to the body. The movable member also interacts with the body such that in use in the closed condition the hasp can accommodate a plurality of locking elements so that the hasp is prevented from disengagement from the plant when accommodating at least one of the plurality of locking elements, and when the movable member is in the open condition the hasp is prevented from accommodating any of the locking elements.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for bowel packing having an essentially elliptical shape that is essentially symmetrical along a minor axis of the ellipse, and the device includes a notch located on the minor axis below the major axis. The device is composed of material comprising an elastomeric polymer and the device is appropriately sized for retaining the intestines of a mammal. The invention further provides methods of use of the devices of the invention for bowel packing. The invention further provides methods for increasing bowel packing speed, increasing effectiveness of bowel retention, decreasing the formation of post-operative intraperitoneal adhesions, and increasing temperature of the abdominal cavity during surgery by use of the device.

Abstract: A terminal material strip assembly comprises a material strip and a bank of first terminals and second terminals. The first terminals and second terminals are alternatively arranged, a plurality of combining portions are punched and extended from one side of the base. The first terminal has a first body portion, and the second terminal has a second body portion. Each first terminal is connected to the combining portion of the base so as to form a first concave bending portion; and each second terminal is connected to one combining portion of the base so as to form a second concave bending portion. The first concave bending portion and the second concave bending portion are not at the same straight line.

Abstract: A memory card connector for preventing a memory card from short circuit and increasing the reliability is disclosed. In the present invention, a memory casing enclosing the connector, a detector and a fastening unit appended to the metal casing are used to achieve above object. In the detector, a metal elastic piece appended to the metal casing serves to convert the force of inserting a memory card to a transversal force. Then, by this force, it contacts the detecting terminal connected to the circuit of a circuit board. Further, the connector is grounded through the metal elastic piece and the metal casing so as to actuate the circuit of the memory card. Furthermore, by a fastening material to increase the reliability of the memory card, a memory card connector for preventing a memory card from short circuit is formed.

Abstract: A memory card connector for preventing a memory card from short circuit and increasing the reliability is disclosed. In the present invention, a memory casing enclosing the connector, a detector and a fastening unit appended to the metal casing are used to achieve above object. In the detector, a metal elastic piece appended to the metal casing serves to convert the force of inserting a memory card to a transversal force. Then, by this force, it contacts the detecting terminal connected to the circuit of a circuit board. Further, the connector is grounded through the metal elastic piece and the metal casing so as to actuate the circuit of the memory card. Furthermore, by a fastening material to increase the reliability of the memory card, a memory card connector for preventing a memory card from short circuit is formed.

Abstract: An auxiliary fixing device of a plate type connector is disclosed. When the plate type connector are welded to a circuit board from different directions, it is unnecessary to change the auxiliary pins; a selected one of two mounting portions is used to be stuck to the circuit board. The shapes of the auxiliary pins are redesigned so that two mounting portions are arranged at two adjacent sides of the auxiliary pins. When the auxiliary pins are inserted into the engaging grooves at two sides of the plate type connector. The mounting portions exposes from the plate type connector. Therefore, as the plate type connector is welded to a circuit board for different directions, it is unnecessary to change the auxiliary pins; and a selected one of two mounting portions is used to be stuck to the circuit board.