Abstract: A method of constructing a building includes constructing a vertical support core of the building, and attaching a climbing rail to an exterior of the vertical support core. The climbing rail includes holes spaced vertically. A first floor plate is constructed around a periphery of the vertical support core, at a ground elevation, and includes at least one connecting rail having vertically spaced holes. A climbing jack is attached to the climbing rail, and moved vertically upward on the climbing rail to raise the first floor plate to a first floor final elevation. The first floor plate is permanently attached to the climbing rail at the first floor final elevation by inserting a pin through aligned holes in the connecting rail and the climbing rail.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for network node communication using dynamically configurable interaction modes. Example methods may include identify a first triggering event associated with an agent, the agent comprising a vehicle or a user; determine a first mode for the agent based on the first triggering event; exchange a first communication with other agents over a network, wherein the first communication is based on the first mode and comprises a first action to be taken by the other agents; determine a second mode for the agent based on a second triggering event; and exchange a second communication with the other agents over the network, wherein the second communication is based on the second mode and comprises a second action to be taken by the other agents, and wherein the second mode and the first mode are of different types.

Abstract: The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm3.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Streptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins. DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes areas selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.

Abstract: A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in the production of an article by adding a Stokes-shifting taggant to an oil or lubricant of a machine utilized to produce the article or a component thereof, irradiating the articles produced with a first wavelength of radiation, and monitoring the articles for emission of radiation at a second wavelength. The taggant can be in the form of a composition containing a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, dissolved or dispersed in an oil or lubricant.

Abstract: A load control system has a system controller and a plurality of load control devices which receive power from a utility power source. The load control system also at least one emergency load control device which receives power from a backup power source in the event of a power failure of the utility power source. The emergency load control device is configured to enter an emergency mode during the power failure of the utility power source, wherein in the emergency mode, the emergency load control device controls respective electrical loads according to emergency mode preset settings, and the emergency load control device transmits a message to the system controller to indicate the emergency load control device is in the emergency mode. The system controller is configured to transmit a message to the emergency load control device to exit the emergency mode when power from the utility power source is restored.

Abstract: The present invention provides bioactive compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves and a process of preparing the Ficus serum fraction. The compositions have biological activity capable of reducing skin hyperpigmentation.

Abstract: A circuit includes a first amplifier having first and second inputs and first and second output, first and second input capacitors, a first feedback capacitor selectively coupled between the first input and the first output, and a second feedback capacitor selectively coupled between the second input and the second output. During a second phase of operation, the first and second feedback capacitors are decoupled from the output and the first amplifier is configured to sample an input common mode voltage, an output common mode voltage, and an input offset voltage of the first amplifier on the first and second input capacitors. During a first phase of operation, the first feedback capacitor is coupled between the input and the output, the second feedback capacitor is coupled between the input and the output, and the first amplifier is configured to amplify a differential input signal provided across the first and second inputs.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention refrigerant compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a refrigerant mixture consisting essentially of HFC-32, HFO-1234yf, and CO2. The compositions are useful in processes to produce cooling and heating, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-32, and in refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump systems. These inventive compositions are match cooling performance for R-32 with GWP less than 400 or less than 300.

Abstract: Non-volatile, high performance memory devices balance speed and reliability, which can include channel boosting to reduce data error rates in the memory cells. Vertical NAND strings exhibit greater program disturb (errors) the higher the wordline is on the string. The present disclosure applies a boosted bit line voltage or an increased precharge time when the programming reaches a level (wordline number) where it has been determined that errors due to program disturb may be an issue. The boost to the bit line may occur after a stored wordline value or based on a calculated number of errors at a previous wordline. In an example, the bit line stays the same as the prior world line programming operation until the likely program disturb is determined.

Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for treating hemophilia A in a subject ex vivo or in vivo. Also provided herein, in some embodiments, are materials and methods for knocking in a coding sequence encoding a synthetic FVIII having a B domain substitute into a genome.

Abstract: Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical fiber ferrule adapter. The optical fiber ferrule adapter comprises a first ceramic ferrule, an output optical fiber assembly, and a first collimating lens, a second collimating lens, a half wave plate, a Faraday rotator, a first birefringence member and a second birefringence member which are provided between the first ceramic ferrule and the output optical fiber assembly. The first birefringence member is adjacent to the first ceramic ferrule, the second birefringence member is adjacent to the output optical fiber assembly; the first collimating lens, the second collimating lens, the Faraday rotator and the half wave plate are arranged between the first birefringence member and the second birefringence member; the Faraday rotator is positioned between the first collimating lens and the second collimating lens. The optical fiber ferrule adapter can isolate a reverse light and have a smaller structural dimension, which meets the trend of miniaturization.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a cell culturing system, and specifically to a three-dimensional cell culturing system for neuronal cells that promotes both structural and functional characteristics that mimic those of in vivo peripheral fibers, including cell myelination. Using a dual hydrogel construct and spheroids comprising neuronal cells, the present disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for in vitro spatially-controlled, three-dimensional models that permit intra- and extra-cellular electro-physiological measurements and recordings. The three-dimensional hydrogel constructs allow for flexibility in incorporated cell types, geometric fabrication, and electrical manipulation, providing viable systems for culture, perturbation, and testing of biomimetic neural growth with physiologically-relevant results.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes at least one light source generating a visible light and an optical component, the optical component includes a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate and a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating includes a compound containing Nd3+ ions and F? ions.

Abstract: A soil extractor is provided that allows a user to displace a drill bit along a drill pathway and collect a sample of soil at a desired depth without contaminating the sample with portions of the drill bit or any other portion of the soil extractor. Bushings protect the extractor itself, as well as the container/bucket from chipping or damage from the drill bit. This protection is what prevents contamination of the soil sample.

Abstract: A plurality of messages can be received from a remote device, each of the messages including a respective sent time from the remote device. A receiver can store a respective receipt time of each of the messages. A computer clock can be adjusted based on a first difference between respective sent times and a second difference between respective receipt times.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and an apparatus for video coding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes coding information of a current block (CB) from a coded video bitstream. The coding information indicates that the CB is coded with a subblock-based affine motion model including affine parameters that are based on multiple control point motion vectors (MVs) for the CB. The processing circuitry determines, based on the coding information, whether to select a subblock characteristic for generating a prediction for a sample in an affine subblock of the CB based on a corresponding subblock MV. In response to selecting the subblock characteristic, the processing circuitry determines the subblock characteristic based on at least one of the affine parameters. The subblock characteristic indicates one of: (i) a subblock size used for generating the prediction for the sample and (ii) an interpolation filter type for the affine subblock.

Abstract: A container for a specimen includes a container configured to receive a specimen for evaluation, a first label disposed on the container and having identifying information, and a second label disposed on the container so as to entirely cover at least all perimeter edges of the first label. The second label includes a viewing portion that allows for evaluation of the specimen and an identification portion configured to receive identifying information. Methods for using the container for a specimen are also disclosed.

Abstract: A settling basin of a wastewater treatment system includes a collector chain including chain links having a plurality of side bars, stepped connecting pins configured to join the plurality of side bars and including a first end including a head portion having a cross-sectional area larger than portions of the plurality of side bars through which the stepped connecting pin extends, end caps configured to receive second ends of the stepped connecting pins, and apertures defined in the end caps and second ends of the stepped connecting pins configured to receive a retaining element that holds the end caps in position on the second ends of the stepped connecting pins.