Abstract: In an embodiment. the present disclosure pertains to environmental biospecimen recovery after in-droplet gel encapsulation (eBRIDGE) platforms for co-culturing multiple microorganisms in gel microspheres and then transferring single-cell-derived clonal populations from within the gel microspheres into separate water-in-oil emulsion droplets for further processing and analysis. In some embodiments. the gel-encapsulated bacteria are released by lysing the gel matrix using an enzyme. The methods of the present disclosure provide a single workflow that goes from environmental microbial harvesting and amplification to functional interrogation of their characteristics.

Abstract: A fixing device for a self-inking stamp includes a stop for a contact surface of a housing of the self-inking stamp and a latching element connected to the stop, wherein a front face of the latching element is designed for latching on an inner face of an operating part of the self-inking stamp. The latching element is also designed to rest, with a rear face of the latching element opposite the inner face of the operating part, on the housing of the self-inking stamp fixed using the fixing device. Also, a stamp device, includes the fixing device and a self-inking stamp having an operating part, a housing and an imprinting unit, wherein the self-inking stamp is fixed using the fixing device.

Abstract: A wearable biosensor for real-time quantification of a biomarker in a biofluid includes at least one functional module. The functional module includes an iontophoresis induction module, a microfluidic layer, a plurality of multimodal biosensors, and a paperfluidic layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tamping unit for tamping sleepers of a track, comprising a tamping unit segment with opposing tamping tools tiltably mounted on a height-adjustable tool carrier, with the respective tamping tool being coupled with a vibration drive via a transmission element. The respective transmission element is connected with the assigned tamping tool via a first joint and with a squeezing drive supported on the same tamping tool via a second joint. This design enables a space-saving arrangement of the squeezing drives, resulting in a compact design.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 17110507 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 17110507, to the plants of soybean cultivar 17110507, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 17110507, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 17110507. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17110507. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17110507, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 17110507 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13140154 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13140154, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13140154, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13140154, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13140154. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13140154. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13140154, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 13140154 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 12301107 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 12301107, to the plants of soybean cultivar 12301107, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 12301107, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 12301107. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 12301107. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 12301107, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 12301107 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 11110739 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 11110739, to the plants of soybean cultivar 11110739, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 11110739, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 11110739. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11110739. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11110739, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 11110739 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Apparatus for stretching an opening flap of a closed packaging containing at least one object includes an insufflation device configured to cooperate with a breathable portion of the packaging to insufflate gas under pressure inside it in order to make the opening flap identifiable and available for a subsequent treatment thereof.

Abstract: A continuous stranding system is disclosed. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a continuous stranding system including: a plurality of stranders configured to receive a center wire and a plurality of peripheral wires provided from outside to manufacture and discharge a strand in a shape of the plurality of peripheral wires stranded to a single layer around the center wire; and a winding spool configured to wind the manufactured strand into a shape of the peripheral wires stranded to multiple layers around the center wire by sequentially through the plurality of stranders may be provided.

Abstract: A microreactor includes an outer member with a tapered inner peripheral surface, an inner member with a tapered outer peripheral surface, a clearance adjusting unit which enables adjustment of clearance distance L between the tapered inner peripheral surface and the tapered outer peripheral surface by relatively moving the outer member and the inner member in vertical direction.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of deposition of nanostructures with engineered patterns. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of preparing colloidal suspensions of hybrid nanoparticle systems (HNMS). In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making a cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-bonded carbon nanotube carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CNT-CFRP) hybrid composite. In another embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making a cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-bonded graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) carbon fiber reinforced polymer (GNP-CFRP) hybrid composite. In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making a hybrid cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-graphene nanoplatelet(boron nitride nanobarb) (GNP-(BNNB))-carbon fiber (CF)Zpolyether ether ketone (PEEK) using spray-coating.

Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator having a plurality of stator teeth. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth includes a winding disposed there around. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is shaped to receive a plurality of microchannels. The microchannels contain a circulating heat-transfer fluid; Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is thermally exposed to the heat-transfer fluid via the plurality of microchannels so as to effectuate heat removal from each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 17350536 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 17350536, to the plants of soybean cultivar 17350536, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 17350536, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 17350536. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17350536. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17350536, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 17350536 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A system comprises quantum control interconnect circuitry configured to receive a plurality of fixed-frequency signals, a variable-frequency signal, a quantum control pulse, a quantum element readout pulse, and a quantum element return pulse. The circuitry is operable to upconvert the quantum control pulse using the fixed-frequency signals. The circuitry is operable to upconvert the readout pulse using the variable-frequency signal. The circuitry is operable to downconvert the return pulse using the variable-frequency signal.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 11230744 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 11230744, to the plants of soybean cultivar 11230744, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 11230744, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 11230744. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11230744. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11230744, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 11230744 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A hover-capable aircraft includes a body including a tubular strut, a first rotor assembly rotatably coupled to the body and positioned about the strut, wherein the first rotor assembly includes a first plurality of circumferentially-spaced blades, a first actuation assembly including a first plurality of electronically controlled actuators coupled to a first swashplate and configured to control the movement of the first swashplate relative to the body, and a control system coupled to the body and configured to control the first plurality of actuators, wherein the control system includes a cable extending through a passage formed in the tubular strut and in signal communication with the first plurality of actuators.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13320314 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13320314, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13320314, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13320314, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13320314. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13320314. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13320314, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 13320314 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An endoscopic surgical instrument includes a front slide, a scope coupler mounted on the front slide, a hammer pivotally mounted on the front slide, a cannula having a lumen and formed with a slot, a sleeve mounted to partially rotate on a portion of the cannula, a blade tube and a retractable cutting blade assembly having a cutting blade situated within the blade tube. The blade tube extends axially from the front slide. The tube is received by the lumen of the cannula. The blade tube has a bore in which the distal end of an endoscope may be received. The instrument may be locked in one position to allow the tip of the endoscope to engage the blade assembly and cause the cutting blade to project from the cannula slot during a tissue cutting procedure, or may be locked in another position wherein the cutting blade remains retracted.