Abstract: The present application relates to a rinse-off composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous surfactant matrix, wherein one or more active agents are dissolved in one or more non-polar, water-immiscible solvents, and the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous surfactant matrix. The present application also relates to methods of delivering the active agent(s) to a subject in need thereof topically, for example to the skin, the hair, and scalp. The present application also relates to use of the rinse-off compositions to treat and/or prevent topical conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis. In some embodiments, the rinse-off compositions of the present application are shampoo compositions.

Abstract: A test barrier, a system incorporating the test barrier, and a method for using the same is disclosed herein. The test barrier is intended for use in testing that may be conducted on sections of an air distribution, HVAC, and other similar systems. The test barrier is comprised of a temporary test barrier portion and a gasket connection portion. The test barrier may be advantageously connected to a rip cord that enables easy removal of the test barrier upon completion of any testing.

Abstract: A test barrier, a system incorporating the test barrier, and a method for using the same is disclosed herein. The test barrier is intended for use in testing that may be conducted on sections of an air distribution, HVAC, and other similar systems. The test barrier is comprised of a temporary test barrier portion and a gasket connection portion. The test barrier may be advantageously connected to a rip cord that enables easy removal of the test barrier upon completion of any testing.

Abstract: A treatment solution contains a topical anesthetic, an anesthetic solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A treatment solution contains an antifungal agent, a topical anesthetic, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A treatment solution contains a topical anesthetic, an anesthetic solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 15 wt% or below of the total solution. A treatment solution contains an antifungal agent, a topical anesthetic, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 15 wt% or below of the total solution.

Abstract: A treatment solution includes a carrier liquid, and an antifungal agent comprising on of tolnaftate, terbinafine hydrochloride, and miconazole nitrate, the antifungal agent having a concentration of at least 1 wt % of the solution, wherein the treatment solution is alcohol free.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatus for determining the SoC and SoH a lithium ion battery and for restoring capacity to a lithium ion battery. Some embodiments provide a method and apparatus including an ultrasound transducer designed to measure characteristics of a lithium ion battery in order to determine the SoC and SoH of the lithium ion battery, and to disrupt the SSEI layer inside the lithium ion battery. Several other methods for determination of SoC and SoH and disruption of the SSEI layer are also described. Use of such methods and apparatus may be advantageous in assessing a state of the lithium ion battery, as well as rejuvenating a lithium ion battery and increasing its life span.

Abstract: A wipe has a substrate, a treatment solution impregnated into the substrate, the treatment solution including an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A treatment solution, has an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 6 wt % or below of the total solution.

Abstract: A test barrier, a system incorporating the test barrier, and a method for using the same is disclosed herein. The test barrier is intended for use in testing that may be conducted on sections of an air distribution, HVAC, and other similar systems. The test barrier is comprised of a temporary test barrier portion and a gasket connection portion. The test barrier may be advantageously connected to a rip cord that enables easy removal of the test barrier upon completion of any testing.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to an electrical connector system and particularly to a connector system for interfacing with a circuit card. The card edge connector system includes a socket body that is formed to have a socket therein for receiving a printed circuit card, wherein the socket is configured to interface with a signal processing device or other device including another card or signal component as is known in the art to provide a suitable interface between the printed circuit card and another signal processing device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and related methods for evaluating biological sample integrity are disclosed herein. An example method includes scanning a sample container having a sample disposed therein to generate signal data including a first signal portion and a second signal portion. The example method includes detecting if the sample container includes a label attached to a surface of the sample container based on the second signal portion. If the sample container includes a label, the example method includes applying an adjustment factor to the second signal portion to create adjusted signal data. The example method includes determining a property of the sample based on one or more of the first signal portion or the adjusted signal data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a pre-determined number of items associated with one or more entities; transmitting item information associated with the pre-determined number of items to a client device; and determining that the client device is likely to enter a first entity of the one or more entities. The first entity is identified based on a physical proximity between the client device and the first entity. The method also includes accessing, based on the first entity, location-specific item information associated with one or more of the pre-determined number of items or one or more additional items; and transmitting the location-specific item information to the client device. The item information and the location-specific item information are configured to be used by the client device while the client device is within the first entity.

Abstract: Inductive heating systems and method of controlling the same to reduce biological carryover are disclosed herein. An example system includes an induction heater including a tank circuit, the tank circuit including a work coil and a sense coil. The sense coil is to detect a magnetic field generated by the work coil and to output signals in response to the detection. The example system includes a controller to cause the tank circuit to oscillate at a resonant frequency in response to the signals and a power drive unit in communication with the controller and the induction heater. The power drive unit is to adjust power provided to the induction heater in response to the controller driving the tank circuit to oscillate at the resonant frequency.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of stacked bioreactors, wherein the system is configured to provide a substantially equal flow rate of fluid and pressure drop through each of the plurality of bioreactors. In some embodiments, the flow of the fluid through each of the plurality of bioreactors is configured to generate physiological shear rates to induce a biological source material in the bioreactors to produce target biological products.

Abstract: Inductive heating systems and method of controlling the same to reduce biological carryover are disclosed herein. An example system includes an induction heater including a tank circuit. The example system includes a controller to drive the tank circuit to selectively oscillate at a resonant frequency for the tank circuit to inductively heat a work piece disposed proximate to the tank circuit.

Abstract: The present application relates to a rinse-off composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous surfactant matrix, wherein one or more active agents are dissolved in one or more non-polar, water-immiscible solvents, and the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous surfactant matrix. The present application also relates to methods of delivering the active agent(s) to a subject in need thereof topically, for example to the skin, the hair, and scalp. The present application also relates to use of the rinse-off compositions to treat and/or prevent topical conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis. In some embodiments, the rinse-off compositions of the present application are shampoo compositions.

Abstract: A wipe has a substrate, a treatment solution impregnated into the substrate, the treatment solution including an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A treatment solution, has an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 6 wt % or below of the total solution.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for analyte analysis using a nanopore are disclosed. The methods, devices, and systems utilize a first and a second binding member that each specifically bind to an analyte in a biological sample. The method further includes detecting and/or counting a cleavable tag attached to the second binding member and correlating the presence and/or the number of tags to presence and/or concentration of the analyte. Certain aspects of the methods do not involve a tag, rather the second binding member may be directly detected/quantitated. The detecting and/or counting may be performed by translocating the tag/second binding member through a nanopore. Devices and systems that are programmed to carry out the disclosed methods are also provided.

Abstract: A treatment solution has an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A wipe has a substrate, a treatment solution impregnated into the substrate, the treatment solution including an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 6 wt % or below of the total solution. A treatment solution, has an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 6 wt % or below of the total solution.

Abstract: The present application relates to a rinse-off composition comprising an oil phase and an aqueous surfactant matrix, wherein one or more active agents are dissolved in one or more non-polar, water-immiscible solvents, and the oil phase is dispersed in the aqueous surfactant matrix. The present application also relates to methods of delivering the active agent(s) to a subject in need thereof topically, for example to the skin, the hair, and scalp. The present application also relates to use of the rinse-off compositions to treat and/or prevent topical conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis. In some embodiments, the rinse-off compositions of the present application are shampoo compositions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a pre-determined number of items associated with one or more entities; transmitting item information associated with the pre-determined number of items to a client device; and determining that the client device is likely to enter a first entity of the one or more entities. The first entity is identified based on a physical proximity between the client device and the first entity. The method also includes accessing, based on the first entity, location-specific item information associated with one or more of the pre-determined number of items or one or more additional items; and transmitting the location-specific item information to the client device. The item information and the location-specific item information are configured to be used by the client device while the client device is within the first entity.