Abstract: An enterprise geospatial intelligence service oriented architecture (EGI-SOA) provides a consumer with one or more tailored products in response to either a dynamic request or a standing request by the consumer.

Abstract: Medical devices for inducing hypothermia are disclosed. Induced hypothermia is a treatment used to reduce secondary complications caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow during traumatic injuries and surgeries. However, induced hypothermia also has negative side effects such as shivering and lowered immune system. These devices incorporate Highly-Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (HOPG) for solid conduction to lower the temperature at targeted locations on and inside the body. The benefits of incorporating HOPG include: highly efficient heat conduction, flexibility in design and manufacture, reduction of dependence on inefficient and unstable fluid-filled implants and catheters, and anti-thrombotic effects.

Abstract: A device for topical cooling of the nervous system via cooling of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, using a solid thermally conductive material. The solid thermally conductive material is coupled to a heat exchange apparatus. The thermally conductive material may be coupled to any catheter that is used in existing clinical standard of care for acute neuronal injuries, such as catheters used to monitor and relieve intracranial pressure. The thermally conductive material is a biocompatible and solid material, for instance, metals such as steel, tungsten and titanium, and non-metallic materials such as thermal diamond paste.

Abstract: An enterprise geospatial intelligence service oriented architecture (EGI-SOA) provides a consumer with one or more tailored products in response to either a dynamic request or a standing request by the consumer.

Abstract: Wastewater can be treated using a combination of a settleable solids separator, such as a vortex separator, and a gas floatation separation system.

Abstract: Wastewater can be treated using a combination of a settleable solids separator, such as a vortex separator, and a gas floatation separation system.

Abstract: Wastewater can be treated using a combination of a settleable solids separator, such as a vortex separator and a membrane separation system. Removal and segregation of materials that adversely affect operation of the membrane separator earlier in the treatment process can improve water throughput, water quality and the lifespan of system components. Physical separation of settleable solids and floatable materials from the wastewater prior to treatment with a membrane separator can allow higher flow rates to be achieved.