Abstract: There is provided a system and method for detection of cancerous cells from an organ tissue. The system includes a plurality of cells obtained from the organ tissue, a light source for directing light through the plurality of cells and an image sensor for detecting and measuring optical transmission characteristics of the plurality of cells. The proposed method includes modeling the measured optical transmission characteristics using a statistical algorithm and calculating a figure of merit (FOM) for each of the plurality of cells for enhancing identification accuracy of cancerous cells, wherein the FOM is calculated from pole coefficients and locations corresponding to the plurality of cells.

Abstract: Multiple frequency agile antenna structures are described. Each of the structures allows for tuning the antenna by changing its shape geometry (without changing the overall length of the antenna) and altering the frequency characteristics using variable capacitors. This is done by allowing control of the resonant frequency of the antenna with one main tunable capacitor and for independently varying the frequency and bandwidth of the antenna structure with the use of additional tunable capacitors embedded in the antenna structure.

Abstract: A virus protection device 16 for protecting a user from a virus 14 includes a first flexible electrode 22 and a second flexible electrode 24 both formed of graphene and connected to a battery. The electrodes 22,24 are configured in a fractal arrangement and define a fractal-like structure 25 comprises a main branch 27 of electrodes 22, 24 and a plurality of side branches 28, secondary branches 30, tertiary branches 32, and subsequent branches 34 extending outwardly from the branch 27. The branches 27,28 30, 32 and 34 together form multiple nodes of flexible opposed positive electrodes 36.1 and negative electrodes 36.2 which are spaced an equal distance apart from one another, to define predetermined spaces there between, through which electrical current is capable of flowing between the electrodes 36.1, 36.2 for incapacitating viruses contacting the device 16 or passing through the spaces between the electrodes 36.1 and 36.2.

Abstract: The invention provides a method to obtain a high strength and high toughness yield during production of steel beams by developing a metallurgical model, the method comprising at a tandem mill. In particular, the method comprises rolling a steel beam blank above a non-recrystallization temperature and enhance the RCR value, the beam blank having an austenite grain structure to obtain a rolled beam; and rolling the rolled beam below the non-recrystallization temperature to obtain critical strain accumulation for increased austenite grain refinement to achieve certain CCR value, wherein the non-recrystallization temperature (Tnr). Also provided is a computer implemented method of determining the impact of changes to process parameters on the resulting product.

Abstract: A method and system for extracting cardiac cycle parameters from a respiration signal is disclosed. The technique comprises an array of piezoelectric sensors planted on the chest. The chest membrane exhibits the characteristics of bulky attenuator with certain time delay. Contractions and expansions of the heart and lungs muscles model a mechanical load and produce a relative induced strain on the piezoelectric sheet which in turn causes the piezoelectric material to generate a corresponding conformal voltage signal that is mapped with the heart actions. The resultant voltage signal is therefore used to extract and model the corresponding heart parameters utilizing piezoelectric as well as signal processing theories. a direct relationship is established between the output voltage produced by the piezoelectric transducer under hold breathing and the respiration signal collected by the same transducer with respiration.

Abstract: This invention relates to end-to-end transparent clocks and methods of estimating skew in end-to-end transparent clocks. Embodiments of the invention relate to techniques for estimating clock skew between a free-running clock in a transparent clock and a master clock, in particular by using the timing information embedded in timing messages passing through the transparent clock. Further embodiments of the invention set out uses of these estimates to modify the residence times computed by the transparent clock and a synchronization network including such transparent clocks.

Abstract: This invention relates to peer-to-peer transparent clocks and methods of estimating skew in peer-to-peer transparent clocks. Embodiments of the invention relate to techniques for estimating clock skew between a free-running clock in a transparent clock and a master clock, in particular by using the timing information embedded in timing messages passing through the transparent clock. Further embodiments of the invention set out uses of these estimates to modify the residence times computed by the transparent clock and a synchronization network including such transparent clocks.

Abstract: The present invention describes thymoquinone compounds formula (I): (i) These compounds have been identified as being useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention describes thymoquinone compounds formula (I): (i) These compounds have been identified as being useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the combination of manuka honey with other chemotherapeutic agents to treat cancer and reduce the toxicity of the treatment. The invention relates also to an intravenous pharmaceutical composition comprising a diluent; at least 50% w/v of manuka honey diluted by the diluent; and at least one chemotherapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of paclitaxel 5 mg/kg of a patient to be treated; paclitaxel 8 mg/kg of a patient to be treated; oxaliplatin 6 mg/kg of a patient to be treated; and any pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention relates further to a method of treating skin cancer, colon cancer, colorectal cancer and/or breast cancer in a patient comprising administering the intravenous pharmaceutical composition to the patient.

Abstract: Multiple frequency agile antenna structures are described. Each of the structures allows for tuning the antenna by changing its shape geometry (without changing the overall length of the antenna) and altering the frequency characteristics using variable capacitors. This is done by allowing control of the resonant frequency of the antenna with one main tunable capacitor and for independently varying the frequency and bandwidth of the antenna structure with the use of additional tunable capacitors embedded in the antenna structure.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion material is produced from date palm tree waste by extracting lignin and modifying by sulfonation. The anti-corrosion material produced from date palm tree waste is non-toxic and effective at preventing or reducing corrosion of, for example, metals subject to corrosive environments, and particularly marine environments.

Abstract: A tire cooling system can be installed in a vehicle to receive condensate from evaporator of the vehicle and use the condensate for cooling one or more tires of the vehicle. The system includes a drain line, a collection reservoir, a pump, at least one spray assembly configured for positioning proximate a vehicle tire, a valve, water level sensors, a tire temperature sensor, and a controller. The at least one spray assembly includes at least one nozzle attached to a manifold. A filter is disposed within the drain line for filtering condensate that is directed to the reservoir from the evaporator.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for extracting several physiological parameters such as cardiac cycle parameters with one single measurement over a time period and for monitoring mechanical and electrical cardiac activity. The invention finds its use in providing continuous monitoring of heart mechanical and electrical activities over time. Such signal may be transmitted to clinics of family doctors to keep track of the subject's health.

Abstract: The pyrimidine derivatives as anti-diabetic agents are chloropyrimidinyl derivatives having the general formula of compound 81, wherein R1 is —N(CH3)CH2CH2OH (compound 81c) or —N(H)CH2CH2OH (compound 81f) or the general formula of compound 82, wherein R2 is —N(CH3)CH2CH2OH (compound 82c) or —N(CH2CH2)2O (compound 82d), as follows: The derivatives may be used for treating diabetes in humans or animals and have demonstrated efficacy, specifically in treating type 2 diabetes. Two methods of synthesizing the pyrimidine derivatives are described herein. The method using microwaves (Method B) is a green method that can provide high yields in a short time and with high purity. The compounds act as GLP-1 receptor agonists and are more potent than conventional drugs. As such, the compounds may be used in lower doses, and, hence, have fewer side effects.

Abstract: Pyrimidine-thiazolidinone derivatives may be used for preventing or treating diseases in humans or animals, and have demonstrated efficacy specifically in treating type-2 diabetes. Methods of synthesizing the pyrimidine-thiazolidinone derivatives, described herein, can provide high yields in a short time and with high purity. The pyrimidine-thiazolidinone derivatives demonstrate improved hypoglycemic activity compared to most anti-diabetic drugs currently available.

Abstract: The robotic gripping assist (“RGA”) provides a user with additional grip strength by supporting and forcefully pushing a user's fingers and hand to a gripping position. Motors are supported on a user's forearm and act as a source for the forced movement. A flexible member is worn on the back of a user's hand. The motors individually draw in or let out wires that cause the flexible member to move from a gripping to non-gripping position, and may pivot the flexible member laterally to provide for ulnar and radial wrist flexion. By bending the flexible member downward, through reeling in wires below the member, the attached fingers of the user are forced into a gripping position. Lateral movement is provided by reeling in the wires on the side of the intended bending direction.

Abstract: The biodegradable composite insulation material is a composite of wood from the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera) and polylactic acid. The composite may have up to 50 wt % date palm wood powder of maximum particle size of 212 ?m, the balance being polylactic acid (PLA). The composite may be prepared by melt blending the date palm wood powder with polylactic acid pellets in a twin screw extruder at 190° C., followed by compression molding the blend in a press or the like into the desired shape for building thermal insulation, and finally, annealing the molded product for three hours at 95° C. The composite material is biodegradable, thermally insulating, water-resistant and relatively strong.

Abstract: The heat sink with condensing fins and phase change material is formed from a thermally conductive housing, an internal chamber, and a body of liquid phase change material. The thermally conductive housing has a first wall and an opposed second wall and forms an internal chamber. The first wall of the thermally conductive housing is adapted to be in direct contact with one or more heat sources. The body of liquid phase change material is disposed within the internal chamber. The second wall of the thermally conductive housing is adapted to form a plurality of condensing fins. The plurality of condensing fins may contain at least one high thermal conductivity rod. In some embodiments, a high thermal conductivity medium, such as gallium, is disposed within the internal chamber in direct contact with the first wall of the thermally conductive housing.

Abstract: A method and system of controlling a power converter coupled between a power generator and an electric grid. The method comprises detecting a grid disturbance voltage dip event while the power converter operates in a first phase locked loop (PLL) control mode that establishes a state of synchronization with the electric grid, the power converter electrically coupled to either motor drive inverter or grid-tie inverter, detecting a loss of the state of synchronization with the electric grid in conjunction with progressive charge depletion from a charged state of the dc-link capacitors, switching the converter to a diode mode of operation, switching from the first PLL control mode to a second PLL control mode of operation of the power converter, and re-establishing the state of synchronization to timely pre-empt progressive depletion of charge from the dc-link capacitors while under the second PLL control mode of operation of the power converter.