Abstract: A method for manufacturing an alloy component includes forming a mold including a first mold portion and a second mold portion defining a mold cavity therebetween. At least one of the first and second mold portions comprise one or more inserts disposed through an outside surface of a respective mold portion and extending through the respective mold portion proximate to the mold cavity. The method can include delivering a molten alloy into the mold cavity and supporting by the one or more inserts, the molten metal as the molten metal cools to form a part. The one or more inserts can comprise a plurality of hollow tubes extending therethrough, and can enable cooling and/or heating of the molten alloy and/or alloy part through the plurality of hollow tubes.

Abstract: A configurable end-effector is provided for a robotic system used in a casting process. The end-effector can have one or more ablate and/or cooling modules that can apply an ablating material and/or cooling fluid to a mold for the solidification or the solid to solid transformation of the metal component of the part to be cast or formed in the mold or tooling. The end-effector may incorporate one or more air push or vacuum modules that can be used to remove or move the ablate material phase state change and/or the cooling fluid after the ablate material and/or cooling fluid absorbs heat from the part. The end-effector can include one or more energy modules that can be used to introduce heat to the mold and/or tooling and the formed component part so that additional processes can be performed on the component part.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating alopecia, particularly chemotherapy-induced alopecia, using oxidizers or oxidants, pro-oxidant compounds, or activators of P53. Compositions comprising organic peroxides such as, cumene hydroperoxide, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP), hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl peroxide are preferred. Compositions may be applied subcutaneously, percutaneously, or topically. Most preferably, the compositions are applied to a treatment area prior to a round of chemotherapy to prevent or reduce hair loss in the treatment area.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a containment of pulp material that reduces reliance on adhesives and polymers. The containment is of two preformed semi-cylinders that linked together by using a preformed raised ridge that slots into a trough on the opposing half. The containment may optionally include a biopolymer based internal layer to provide a sealed containment. The present disclosure also concerns a cap for the containment with a narrowed wall and a recess to retain a lid liner with notched walls that allow for expansion at the closed end.

Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods provide automatic recognition of information from stationary and/or moving vehicles. A disclosed system includes an image capture device that captures an image of a vehicle surface and thereby generates image data. A processor circuit receives the image data from the image capture device and may process the image data to determine a Department of Transportation (DOT) number. The processor circuit may control the image capture device to capture a plurality of images, to detect and recognize text characters in each of the plurality of images, and to compare probabilities of likely DOT numbers determined from each of the plurality of images. The processor circuit may be further configured to determine DOT numbers from captured images by processing image data using a machine learning algorithm. The system may be configured to be portable and to perform real-time analysis using an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Abstract: Water purification may occur by introducing sufficient heat into a standing fluid wave produced by supplying impure water into a supersonic gas stream. At least partially purified water may be recovered in the form of steam and undergo condensation into liquid water thereafter. Such water purification methods may comprise: generating a supersonic gas stream by feeding a gas through a shockwave nozzle under conditions sufficient to achieve a supersonic velocity, supplying impure water into the supersonic gas stream to produce a standing fluid wave comprising atomized water droplets downstream from an exit end of the shockwave nozzle, introducing sufficient heat into the standing fluid wave to cause at least a portion of the atomized water droplets to phase change into steam, and obtaining the steam as an overhead stream separated from an effluent stream containing one or more contaminants.

Abstract: In an aspect, a method of making a composition, comprising forming a solvent mixture comprising a polymer and a solvent; precipitating the solvent mixture with a non-solvent to form the composition comprising the filler in a fibrillated polymer matrix, wherein the composition is in the form of a particulate and at least one of the solvent and the non-solvent comprises a filler; and separating the composition from the solvent and the non-solvent to isolate the composition. In another aspect, a porous material wherein the filler particles are mechanically bonded together by the polymer and wherein the polymer is present as filaments adhering to and connecting the filler particles across interstitial spaces between the filler particles. In another aspect, a precipitated polymer solution produced by a phase inversion where the majority of the liquids can be mechanically removed.

Abstract: Hot surface igniter assemblies used in cooktops are shown and described. The hot surface igniters include a silicon nitride ceramic body with an embedded, resistive, heat-generating circuit. The igniters are less than 0.04 inches thick, and when energized, they reach surface temperatures in excess of 2000° F. in under 4 seconds to ignite combustible gas such as propane, butane, or natural gas. Examples of cook top burner systems are also provided which allow the igniter to remain on after ignition at a power level that is lower than during ignition but high enough to ignite the cooking gas should a flame out occur. Examples are also provided of burners that ignite on a low flow setting (e.g., simmer) as opposed the high flow settings that are common in cook top industry.

Abstract: Helmet assembly for light impacts. The assembly includes a soft helmet with recesses on the helmet inner surface. Detachable pads are configured to fit in the recesses, to provide soft inner protection for the wearer. Detachable shims are configured to fit in between the pads and recesses in order to properly fit the helmet to the wearer.

Abstract: An exemplary non-limiting embodiment of the present invention provides a system that includes a loading/unloading facility, a user apparatus having a user interface configured to communicate with a driver of a delivery/pick-up vehicle, and an administrator apparatus configured to communicate with the user apparatus and the loading/unloading facility. The user apparatus is located remotely from the loading/unloading facility. The driver checks into the user apparatus and the administrator apparatus coordinates arrival of the delivery/pick-up vehicle at the loading/unloading facility.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a user from impacts to the head. The apparatus includes a shell configured to receive a human head and a face mask coupled to the shell by a plurality of biasing mechanisms. The face mask is configured to reorient relative to the shell upon impact. The biasing mechanisms return the face mask to its original relative position after impact.

Abstract: HM30181 (shown below) can be used to improve absorption of cancer chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel. Herein are described various polymorphisms of HM30181, in particular polymorphism C, as well as their physical properties and methods for their preparation and characterization.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preventing or treating hangover symptom(s) associated with consumption of alcoholic beverage(s) in a subject comprising administering an aldehyde sequestering agent so as to reduce or counter blood aldehyde buildup in the subject, thereby preventing or treating hangover symptom(s) associated with consumption of alcoholic beverage(s) in the subject.

Abstract: A degradable containment includes an outer structural layer constructed of a pulp material, a central carrier layer constructed of a biopolymer, and an interior nanomaterial layer constructed of a nanomaterial.

Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods provide automatic recognition of information from stationary and/or moving vehicles. A disclosed system includes an image capture device that captures an image of a vehicle surface and thereby generates image data. A processor circuit receives the image data from the image capture device and may process the image data to determine a Department of Transportation (DOT) number. The processor circuit may control the image capture device to capture a plurality of images, to detect and recognize text characters in each of the plurality of images, and to compare probabilities of likely DOT numbers determined from each of the plurality of images. The processor circuit may be further configured to determine DOT numbers from captured images by processing image data using a machine learning algorithm. The system may be configured to be portable and to perform real-time analysis using an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Abstract: An exemplary nonlimiting ernbodirnent of the present invention provides a system that includes a loading/unloading facility, a user apparatus having a user interface configured to communicate with a driver of a delivery/pick-up vehicle, and an administrator apparatus configured to communicate with the user apparatus and the loading/unloading facility. The user apparatus is located remotely from the loading/unloading facility. The driver checks into the user apparatus and the administrator apparatus coordinates arrival of the delivery/pick-up vehicle at the loading/unloading facility.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and systems for receiving feedback during transport. Embodiments include a transportation system comprising a tractor, a trailer, and a sensor feedback system. Sensor feedback system may include a tilt sensor system mounted on at least one of the tractor, a dolly, a first trailer, and a second trailer, and a user feedback system mounted within the tractor. Tilt sensor system may measure tilt of at least one of the dolly, first and second trailers, and first and second containers attached to the first and second trailers, to obtain tilt information, and send tilt information to the user feedback system via a communication system. User feedback system may receive the tilt information and alert a driver of the tractor if the tilt information is above a predetermined level.

Abstract: Tamper resistant systems and devices and methods of forming the same are disclosed. A tamper resistant system includes a container having a container body defining a cavity having a threaded opening therein, a threaded closure removably covering the threaded opening, and a frangible component including a length of material having a first end and a second end. The first end is integrated with the container body such that the frangible component and the container body have a single piece construction and the frangible component extends from the container body. The second end is coupled to the threaded closure. Subsequent removal of the threaded closure from the container causes damage to at least one of the frangible component, the threaded closure, and the container body. The frangible component, the threaded closure, and the container body are at least partially constructed of an environmentally friendly material.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for tracking freight. Embodiments include a tracking device for a trailer containing a load. The tracking device may include a housing including a connector, a main body, and a GPS tracker located within the main body and configured to track the location of the load. Tracking device may include a support member linking the connector and main body. Connector may securely attach to a container on the trailer and attach to a seal such that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal. Support member may stabilize the housing and protect the tracking device during transit of the load. A tracking system may implement to monitor, gather information and report on the tracking device and the load.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacture and use of pesticides or agricultural spray adjuvants that counteracts the effects of hard water cat ions on anionic pesticides when applied in water spray solutions. The disclosed agricultural spray adjuvants include glyphosate compositions comprising a strong mineral acid, such as sulfuric acid, and a polyamine surfactant, such as tallow amine or coco amine.