Abstract: A process for assaying viral vector manufactured by large-scale viral vector manufacturing processes to assure the resulting vector has acceptable purity and potency. The process entails three different types of assays, each one of which is optionally useful on a stand-alone basis, and which together provide the first system able to assure the quality of viral vector produced by large-scale vector manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for an axial flux machine may include at least one magnet and first and second support structures. The first support structure may be configured to have the at least one magnet attached thereto and to provide a flux return path for the at least one magnet. The second support structure may be configured to be attached to the first support structure so as to allow torque to be transferred between the at least one magnet and the second support structure via the first support structure, and may be further configured (A) to be attached to a rotatable shaft of the axial flux machine, or (B) to function as an output or input flange of the axial flux machine.

Abstract: A control assembly for controlling an HVAC unit, and method of controlling an HVAC unit, the HVAC unit having a burner assembly and at least one of a blower, an inducer fan, an air/fuel control system, the method including: measuring a temperature of the burner assembly; comparing the measured temperature of the burner assembly with a predetermined temperature based on firing rate; controlling the HVAC unit to cause the temperature of the burner assembly to come within predetermined limits; wherein the controlling step includes at least one of the steps of: initiating, terminating or modifying, the operation of one or more of the blower, the inducer fan, or modifying an air/fuel mixture of the air/fuel control system, reducing the temperature of the burner assembly to within predetermined limits.

Abstract: Apparatuses for imaging food products are provided. An apparatus includes a first and second conveyor, the first conveyor configured to move a flexible food product at a first speed, the second conveyor configured to move the flexible food product at a second speed greater than the first speed, a receiving portion of the second conveyor positioned in a downward direction relative to the first conveyor to receive the flexible food product, thereby flipping the flexible food product and stretching the flexible food product for imaging. An apparatus may include a guide mechanism to guide the food product to be flipped. An apparatus may move a plurality of food products and spread apart the plurality of food products for imaging. An apparatus may include a receiving structure having a low-friction receiving surface for stretching or spreading apart food products.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for an axial flux machine may include at least one magnet and first and second support structures. The first support structure may be configured to have the at least one magnet attached thereto and to provide a flux return path for the at least one magnet. The second support structure may be configured to be attached to the first support structure so as to allow torque to be transferred between the at least one magnet and the second support structure via the first support structure, and may be further configured (A) to be attached to a rotatable shaft of the axial flux machine, or (B) to function as an output or input flange of the axial flux machine.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention comprises an apparatus for balancing cells in a series string of modules having cells. The apparatus comprises a processing system and a communication circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an average cell voltage value from each module. The processing circuit is further configured to determine an overall average cell voltage for all the cells. The processing circuit is also configured to cause each the modules to determine a relative capacitance for each of its cells and cause each of the modules to balance its cells based on the respective relative capacitances. The communication circuit is configured to receive the average cell voltage value from the modules.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for an axial flux machine may include at least one magnet and first and second support structures. The first support structure may be configured to have the at least one magnet attached thereto and to provide a flux return path for the at least one magnet. The second support structure may be configured to be attached to the first support structure so as to allow torque to be transferred between the at least one magnet and the second support structure via the first support structure, and may be further configured (A) to be attached to a rotatable shaft of the axial flux machine, or (B) to function as an output or input flange of the axial flux machine.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for an energy storage system. In one aspect, the energy storage system includes a controller configured to connect a capacitor system in series with an output of a battery system during a regenerative event such that the voltage of the capacitor system is subtracted from the voltage of the battery system.

Abstract: Combining viral vector with surfactant preserves vector infectivity, and surfactant provided an unexpected benefit by protecting viral vector from damage due to transient elevated temperature.

Abstract: Combining viral vector with surfactant preserves vector infectivity, and surfactant provided an unexpected benefit by protecting viral vector from damage due to transient elevated temperature.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a furnace includes determining a first flame stabilization period for the furnace that avoids detachment of a flame from a burner within a burner box of the furnace, determining a second flame stabilization period that is longer than the first flame stabilization period and avoids emission of a combustion tone from the furnace, and configuring a controller of the same or another furnace to utilize a flame stabilization period that has a duration between the first and second flame stabilization periods. Each flame stabilization period commences upon ignition of a premixed mixture of air and fuel at the burner while an inducer fan operates within a first range of fan speeds, and terminates when the rotational speed of the inducer fan increases to a second range speeds that is greater than the entire first range.

Abstract: A burner assembly (40) for providing a flame and combustion gas to a plurality of inlets includes a support member (70) having a back surface and an inner surface. An elongated opening (72) is formed in the support member. A burner (74) is connected to the support member adjacent the opening and extending upstream from the back surface. The burner is arranged in fluid communication with the plurality of inlets. An interior surface of the burner is contoured to direct flames generally inwardly.

Abstract: Combining viral vector with surfactant preserves vector infectivity, and surfactant provided an unexpected benefit by protecting viral vector from damage due to transient elevated temperature.

Abstract: A gas manifold assembly for delivering fuel from a fuel source to a burner assembly includes a gas manifold tube configured to deliver fuel from the fuel source and a stub tube mounted to and arranged in fluid communication with the burner assembly. An end of the gas manifold tube is connectable to the stub tube to form a slip joint.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging interface device is provided. The device includes a chassis having a top, a bottom, a front side, and a back side opposite the front side, the chassis configured to move between an uncompressed position and a compressed position relative to a longitudinal axis. The device further includes two electrodes extending from the front side of the chassis, and, a biasing portion configured to bias the chassis towards the uncompressed position.

Abstract: A collar configured to couple a burner to a partition plate is provided including a body having a diameter configured to couple to a diameter of the burner. A flange extends outwardly from the body. The collar is formed from a heat resistance material such that heat transfer between the burner and the partition plate is limited.

Abstract: Disclosed is a motor or generator comprises a rotor and a stator, wherein the rotor has an axis of rotation and is configured to generate first magnetic flux parallel to the axis of rotation, the stator is configured to generate second magnetic flux parallel to the axis of rotation, and at least one of the rotor or the stator is configured to generate a magnetic flux profile that is non-uniformly distributed about the axis of rotation. Also disclosed is a method that involves arranging one or more magnetic flux producing windings of a stator non-uniformly about an axis of rotation of a rotor of an axial flux motor or generator.

Abstract: Apparatuses for imaging food products are provided. An apparatus includes a first and second conveyor, the first conveyor configured to move a flexible food product at a first speed, the second conveyor configured to move the flexible food product at a second speed greater than the first speed, a receiving portion of the second conveyor positioned in a downward direction relative to the first conveyor to receive the flexible food product, thereby flipping the flexible food product and stretching the flexible food product for imaging. An apparatus may include a guide mechanism to guide the food product to be flipped. An apparatus may move a plurality of food products and spread apart the plurality of food products for imaging. An apparatus may include a receiving structure having a low-friction receiving surface for stretching or spreading apart food products.

Abstract: A collapsible chair may be supported by a base. A slider receptacle may be mounted on the base and comprise two arched slider receiving areas. Each arched slider receiving area may be shaped as an arched guide, track or hollow cylinder suitable for receiving two arched sliders, where each arched slider may be inserted and adjustably moved by hand in one of the two arched slider receiving areas. Moving the arched sliders towards a front of the collapsible chair reclines the collapsible chair while moving the arched sliders towards a rear of the collapsible chair raises the collapsible chair. The collapsible chair may also have two back rest poles and two seat poles that create the frame of the collapsible chair. A material may be extended between distal ends of the two back rest poles and two seat poles to create a seating area of the collapsible chair.

Abstract: A collar configured to couple a burner to a partition plate is provided including a body having a diameter configured to couple to a diameter of the burner. A flange extends outwardly from the body. The collar is formed from a heat resistance material such that heat transfer between the burner and the partition plate is limited.