Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical cell including introducing an aqueous solution into the electrochemical cell, applying a current across an anode and a cathode to produce a product, monitoring the voltage, dissolved hydrogen, or a condition of the aqueous solution, and reversing polarity of the anode and the cathode responsive to one of the measured parameters is disclosed. An electrochemical system including an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode, a source of an aqueous solution having an outlet fluidly connectable to the electrochemical cell, a sensor for measuring a parameter, and a controller configured to cause the anode and the cathode to reverse polarity responsive to the parameter measurement is disclosed. Methods of suppressing accumulation of hydrogen gas within the electrochemical cell are also disclosed. Methods of facilitating operation of an electrochemical cell are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the assembly of repeated sequences that are useful in constructing nucleic acids for the simultaneous regulation and editing of multiple genes, and for DNA/RNA origami.

Abstract: A container that includes a microwave interactive web at least partially overlying and joined to a three-dimensional support, wherein the three-dimensional support may be formed prior to having the microwave interactive web mounted thereto. The three-dimensional support may be a preformed container that is sufficiently rigid and dimensionally stable for use in containing food.

Abstract: A method of selecting a treatment regimen for a subject diagnosed with a cancer is provided. The method comprising, determining in cancer cells of said subject, CXCR4 occupancy in a presence and an absence of a peptide having an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or an analog or derivative thereof, wherein an increase above a predetermined threshold in said CXCR4 occupancy in said presence of said peptide as compared to said absence of said peptide is indicative of suitability of said subject to treatment with said peptide, or analog or derivative.

Abstract: Methods of producing an ion exchange membrane support are disclosed. The methods include saturating a polymeric microporous substrate with a charged monomer solution comprising at least one functional monomer, a cross-linking agent, and an effective amount of at least one photopolymerization initiator and polymerizing the at least one functional monomer by exposing the saturated polymeric microporous substrate to ultraviolet light under conditions effective to cross-link the at least one functional monomer and produce the ion exchange membrane support. Methods of producing a monovalent selective ion exchange membrane are also disclosed. The methods include functionalizing an exterior surface of the ion exchange membrane support with a charged compound layer, drying the ion exchange membrane support and soaking the ion exchange membrane support in a solution comprising an acid or a base for an amount of time effective to produce the monovalent selective ion exchange membrane.

Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical cell including introducing an aqueous solution into the electrochemical cell, applying a current across an anode and a cathode to produce a product, monitoring the voltage, dissolved hydrogen, or a condition of the aqueous solution, and applying the current in a pulsed waveform responsive to one of the measured parameters is disclosed. An electrochemical system including an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode, a source of an aqueous solution having an outlet fluidly connectable to the electrochemical cell, a sensor for measuring a parameter, and a controller configured to cause the anode and the cathode to apply the current in a pulsed waveform responsive to the parameter measurement is disclosed. Methods of suppressing accumulation of hydrogen gas within the electrochemical cell are also disclosed. Methods of facilitating operation of an electrochemical cell are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a data storage system, latency optimization can be practiced by logging a plurality of data accesses to a memory in a register with each data access of the plurality of data accesses corresponding with a command generated by a host connected to the memory. The register may be analyzed with a system module to predict a command execution latency value for the plurality of data accesses that can be used to generate a deterministic data access sequence with the system module. A queue of data accesses can then be reorganized from a first sequence to the deterministic data access sequence to reduce command execution latency variability during a deterministic window selected by the host.

Abstract: An electrochlorination system includes an electrolyzer fluidically connectable between a source of feed fluid and a product fluid outlet, and a sub-system configured to one of increase a pH of the feed fluid, or increase a ratio of monovalent to divalent ions in the feed fluid, upstream of the electrolyzer.

Abstract: A data storage system can organize a semiconductor memory into a first data set and a second data set with a first queue populated with a first data access request from a host. An assignment of an arbitration weight to the first queue with an arbitration circuit corresponds with the first queue being skipped during a deterministic window based on the arbitration weight.

Abstract: In a data storage system, latency optimization can be practiced by logging a plurality of data accesses to a memory in a register with each data access of the plurality of data accesses corresponding with a command generated by a host connected to the memory. The register may be analyzed with a system module to predict a command execution latency value for the plurality of data accesses that can be used to generate a deterministic data access sequence with the system module. A queue of data accesses can then be reorganized from a first sequence to the deterministic data access sequence to reduce command execution latency variability during a deterministic window selected by the host.

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet, a drawer cavity defined in the cabinet, and a drawer slidably mounted within the drawer cavity. The drawer is slidable between a closed position and an open position. The appliance also includes an outer panel enclosing a front side of the drawer body. A storage volume of the drawer is defined between the drawer body and the outer panel. A first bracket is directly connected to the drawer body at a first side of the drawer body and directly connected to the outer panel at a first side of the outer panel. A second bracket is directly connected to the drawer body at a second side of the drawer body opposite the first side of the drawer body, the second bracket is also directly connected to the outer panel at a second side of the outer panel opposite the first side of the outer panel.

Abstract: The multi-chambered well dosage form and device disclosed herein can be single or multi dose capable for administration of pharmaceuticals of a range of particle sizes. The present dosage devices and systems provide for improved efficiency and patient ease of use owing to its compact size and simple design, low cost, and consistent, contamination free dosing of dry powder medicaments or other agents. The present disclosure provides a multi-chambered dosage form containing dry powder medical composition containing chamber well with an internal piercing device and one or more adjacent gas-filled chamber wells to aid the dispense of the powder contents to the user and in certain embodiments, without the requirement of an external energy sources common with active devices known in the art. Said methods, systems and devices provide increased ejection fraction and hence greater efficiency of drug delivery above that as provided by current devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for use in landing identification. In this regard, a method is provided comprising receiving pulse information over a first time period, wherein the pulse information is indicative of an angular distance traveled by a first wheel, comparing the pulse information to a threshold value, and determining a likelihood of a landing event based upon the comparison. In various embodiments, a system is provided comprising a monstable multivibrator in electrical communication with a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), a resistor-capacitor network in electrical communication with the MOSFET, and a comparator that receives a voltage from the resistor-capacitor network and a reference voltage.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device can be used for quantitative mechanical testing of materials within a controlled (chemical and temperature) environment, with the ability for electrochemical control to the specimen, that is coupled with a complimentary in-situ characterization technique.

Abstract: An electrochemical separation device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a cell stack including a plurality of sub-blocks each having alternating depleting compartments and concentrating compartments and each including frame and channel portions disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. An internal seal formed of a first material is disposed between and in contact with the channel portions between adjacent sub-blocks in the cell stack and configured to prevent leakage between depleting compartments and concentrating compartments in the adjacent sub-blocks. An external seal formed of a second material having at least one material parameter different from the first material is disposed between and in contact with the frames of the adjacent sub-blocks in the cell stack and configured to prevent leakage from an internal volume of the electrochemical separation device to outside of the electrochemical separation device.

Abstract: A water treatment system for producing potable water and water for irrigation from saline water, the system includes an electrodialysis apparatus including one or more monovalent selective membranes and having an inlet fluidly connectable to a source of water to be treated, a diluate outlet, and a concentrate outlet, a nanofiltration apparatus positioned downstream of the electrodialysis apparatus and having an inlet fluidly connectable to the diluate outlet of the electrodialysis apparatus, a permeate outlet, and a retentate outlet, and an electrolyzer in fluid communication with one of the concentrate outlet and the retentate outlet, and configured to generate a product stream including one or more of chlorine gas, hypochlorite ion, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, or sodium hypochlorite.

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet, a drawer cavity defined in the cabinet, and a drawer slidably mounted within the drawer cavity. The drawer is slidable between a closed position and an open position. The appliance also includes an outer panel enclosing a front side of the drawer body. A storage volume of the drawer is defined between the drawer body and the outer panel. A first bracket is directly connected to the drawer body at a first side of the drawer body and directly connected to the outer panel at a first side of the outer panel. A second bracket is directly connected to the drawer body at a second side of the drawer body opposite the first side of the drawer body, the second bracket is also directly connected to the outer panel at a second side of the outer panel opposite the first side of the outer panel.

Abstract: An e-band transceiver includes a transmitter circuit and a receiver circuit. The transmitter circuit includes a surface mounted technology (SMT) module on which is mounted a silicon-germanium (SiGe) bipolar plus CMOS (BiCMOS) converter, a gallium arsenide (GaAs) pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistor (pHEMT) output amplifier coupled to the SiGe BiCMOS converter, and a microstrip/waveguide interface coupled to the GaAs pHEMT output amplifier. The receiver circuit of the e-band transceiver includes a receiver-side SMT module on which is mounted a receiver-side SiGe BiCMOS converter, a GaAs pHEMT low noise amplifier coupled to the receiver-side SiGe BiCMOS converter, and a receiver-side microstrip/waveguide interface coupled to the receiver-side GaAs pHEMT low noise amplifier.

Abstract: Techniques for creating a mirror symmetric image using a curvilinear or non-linear axis of symmetry (symmetry axis) in 2-D or 3-D space. For each of a set of sample points defining an image, a respective tangent line associated with a sample point is determined with respect to the curvilinear axis of symmetry. A linear paint reflection operation is then performed with respect to the current sample point and the respective tangent line to generate a respective symmetry point. The operation is performed for each sample point such that an aggregate reflection is performed for all sample points to generate a reflected image around the curvilinear path.

Abstract: The multi-chambered well dosage form and device disclosed herein can be single or multi dose capable for administration of pharmaceuticals of a range of particle sizes. The present dosage devices and systems provide for improved efficiency and patient ease of use owing to its compact size and simple design, low cost, and consistent, contamination free dosing of dry powder medicaments or other agents. The present disclosure provides a multi-chambered dosage form containing dry powder medical composition containing chamber well with an internal piercing device and one or more adjacent gas-filled chamber wells to aid the dispense of the powder contents to the user and in certain embodiments, without the requirement of an external energy sources common with active devices known in the art. Said methods, systems and devices provide increased ejection fraction and hence greater efficiency of drug delivery above that as provided by current devices.