Abstract: A system for urban air mobility monitors flight separation for compliance with a safe separation distance. A reference formation airspace is established for a reference air taxi based on minimum longitudinal, lateral and vertical parameters. When penetration of the reference formation airspace is detected, a penetration airspace is established. A centroid of the penetration airspace is determined and a target separation to the centroid is supplied to the air taxi to reestablish safe separation. The extent of separation is also safely contained by the presence of virtual air taxis whose positions on the periphery of the penetrated airspace serve to limit potential penetration of surrounding air taxi air spaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel engineered target-biomolecule-producing bacterial strains and methods of producing the same. To engineer bacterial strains capable of producing substantial levels of a target biomolecule, the methods may implement the use of metabolic modeling and machine learning methods. The methods and bacterial strains produced by the methods may be implemented in further optimizing a biosynthetic pathway, e.g., to improve the production of a target biomolecule of interest, e.g., an amino acid, such as threonine.

Abstract: A feed and water distribution device with a housing and a drip edge that hangs over protecting one or more feed ports or openings in the housing of the device. Each opening can be fitted with a plug that may also feature a shelf, wall and/or a drinking or watering valve. The housing of the device is shaped such that a portion of it covers the opening(s) in the housing through which feed and water can be obtained by animals. The housing can feature a drip edge. Optional plugs fit into the openings and can feature watering valves that can be manipulated by animals to dispense water. The interior cavity of the housing can be fitted with a funnel to direct the feed toward the center of the interior cavity. The floor of the housing can be cone shaped to help direct feed passing through the funnel towards each opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the continuous liquid-liquid chromatographic separation of chemical species using multiple liquid phases and related systems and articles.

Abstract: A method for producing a chromatography medium by: a) exposing a nanoweb sheet having mean flow pore size from 0.1 to 5 ?m and a porosity from 40 to 90 volume % to a gaseous phase comprising a vinyl monomer to produce a functionalized nanoweb sheet; b) layering a plurality of functionalized nanoweb sheets to form a functionalized nanoweb stack; c) cutting the functionalized nanoweb stack with a die to form die-cut functionalized nanoweb stacks having regular shapes; and d) exposing the die-cut functionalized nanoweb stacks in an aqueous medium to a ligand such as a protein which is capable of forming covalent bonds.

Abstract: A container includes a polygonal section comprising lateral walls surrounding an interior space. An upper wall forms a top bound on the interior space. A lower wall forms a bottom bound on the interior space. An alignment tab straddles a respective one of the upper fold lines. The alignment tab also has an intermediate fold line between the first and second ends of the alignment tab that is closer to the first end than to the second end, such that the alignment tab projects upward from the upper wall and separates two vertical, inward facing alignment edges at an upper end of the adjacent one of the lateral walls. A retention tab extends downward from the adjacent one of the lateral walls and is configured to engage two vertical, inward facing alignment edges of a similar container for alignment in a stack.

Abstract: A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle.

Abstract: A penetrating base oil emulsion and a method of using the penetrating base oil emulsion to fill voids below the surface of an asphalt pavement. The penetrating emulation further being water resistant so as not to be washed off a pavement surface by water after being applied to the pavement. The penetrating base oil emulsion can also rejuvenate the surface of the asphalt.

Abstract: An antistripping composition, comprising a first triamine compound or a second amine compound, and less than 1 wt % of a nitrile compound. When the antistripping composition is used in a bitumen composition, the bitumen composition demonstrates 50% or more retained coating as measured according to AASHTO T 283 (2022), and a tensile strength ratio of at least 80% when measured according to ASTM D 3625 (2020).

Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating RNA from whole urine and urine fractions for the diagnosis of prostate cancer and/or benign prostate hyperplasia. An exemplary method for diagnosing prostate cancer in an individual, said method comprises: (a) determining the amount of RNA encoding one or more diagnostic genes in the soluble urine fraction of a urine sample obtained from said individual; (b) comparing the amount of said RNA to a reference value for said one or more diagnostic genes, wherein said reference value is derived from the amount of RNA encoding said one or more diagnostic genes in one or more individuals that do not have prostate cancer; and (c) diagnosing said individual as having prostate cancer when the amount of said RNA is greater than said reference value.

Abstract: A radio detection and ranging (RADAR) system calibration and compensation approach is described. receive aa reference signal is received from a signal generation architecture. A pre-selected number of cycles of the reference signal are stored. A spectrum calculation is performed on the stored reference signal to generate a spectrum representation. Component analysis operations are performed on the spectrum representation to generate a set of coefficients. Non-linear classification is performed on the set of coefficients to determine collection cycle parameters. Noise parameters are estimated utilizing the coefficients and the collection cycle parameters. The noise parameters are phase noise parameter estimations and/or system characteristic colored noise parameter estimations. Point clouds can be generated using the noise estimation parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club ferrules and methods to manufacture golf club ferrules are generally described herein. In one example, a ferrule includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion between the upper portion and the lower portion. A plurality of protrusions extend vertically across the lower portion and the transition portion. A plurality of windows are formed through the lower portion. The upper portion, the lower portion, and the transition portion are coaxially aligned to define an axial bore. The plurality of protrusions and the plurality of windows are alternatingly spaced apart. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Examples of golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head cover can include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and an opening defined in the bottom portion and leading to an internal cavity configured to receive a golf club head. The body portion can further include an outer shell portion. A magnetic portion is concealed in the body portion and configured to magnetically attach the golf club head cover to a metallic structure. A magnet identifier is configured to identify a location of the magnetic portion. The magnet identifier separates the magnetic portion and the metallic structure from one another when the magnetic portion is magnetically attached to the metallic structure. Other examples may be described and claimed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for forming a pre-lithiated layered anode material. The method includes removing cations from a precursor material including a layered ionic compound to form creates a two-dimensional structure that defines a layered anode material. The method further includes inserting lithium ions using an anion insertion wet-chemical process into the layered anode materials to form the pre-lithiated layered anode material. The anion insertion wet-chemical process can be the same as or different form the cation extraction wet-chemical process. In each instance, the precursor material is be represented by MX2, where M is one of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) and X is one of silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), and boron (B) and the precursor material has alternating layers of M and X.

Abstract: A mechanism including: a toggle rotatably connected to a base structure; a stop fixed to the base for limiting a rotational travel of the toggle, the stop being fixed to the base such that there is no relative movement between the stop and the base; a biasing element having a first end attached to the base and a second end attached to the toggle to bias the toggle towards the stop when the toggle is positioned on a first side of a singular position and the toggle is biased towards an opposite direction from the stop when the toggle is positioned on a second side of the singular position; and an inertial element movably disposed relative to the base and the toggle to move the toggle from the first side to the second side of the singular position when the base undergoes an acceleration event greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Presented are Ergodic Spectrum Management (ESM) systems and methods that take advantage of the presence of statistical consistencies (“ergodicity”) and correlations, such as a wireless network's average dimensional consistencies of probability distributions (in time, space, and frequency) of channel gains, to adaptively learn qualitative and quantitative network/user behavior; estimate or predict network performance; and guide locally implemented radio resource management (RRM) decisions of wireless multi-user transmissions in a manner such as to reduce interference and improve latency; connection stability; efficiency; and overall wireless performance. ESM also enhances end-users' Quality of Experience (QoE) by allowing movement across bands and regions as users/devices roam. A remote-cloud-based resource management implementation of ESM' s Learn-ed Resource Managers (LRMs) removes the need for heavy edge-computing close to radio cells.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seatback and a seat portion supported by a frame assembly. The seat portion includes a carrier assembly and a displaceable platform pivotally coupled thereto for pivoting movement between a use position and a deployed position. A retraction mechanism includes a first bracket operably coupled to the frame assembly, and a second bracket operably coupled to the displaceable platform. The first and second brackets are operably coupled to one another by an actuator, and the second bracket is operable between first and second positions relative to the first bracket. A belt assembly includes a tether member and a belt member. The tether member is coupled between the first and second brackets, and the belt member is operable between a deployed position outside of the seatback, and a stowed position within an interior of the seatback.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to efficiently launch spacecraft from underwater. Unfortunately, the prior art processes of launching spacecraft from sea either make no use of water buoyancy or waste use rocket fuel to overcome water resistance. As a result, payloads are smaller than are ideal. The instant invention however adds water buoyancy to increase the overall thrust of the spacecraft and therefore makes the spacecraft more efficient than if launched outside of water.

Abstract: A comprehensive dry flood proofing solution to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and small buildings. This family of integrated systems of the present disclosure each leverage the building's structure to offer practical and affordable flood protection for those buildings constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. This family of solutions includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, house wrap and debris barrier system for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The components of the solution are reusable, easy to deploy, and do not detract from the building's permanent appearance. Furthermore, the solution allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the building from standing water incursion up to 24? above slab elevation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a base portion which has a planer top surface and a bottom half of a heating element pair that sits flush with the planer top surface and a top half of the heating element pair hinged to the base so that the heating element pair may be moved between a first open position and a second closed position in which the heating element pair contact each other to apply heat to a plastic film