Abstract: A modular multiport converter system includes a plurality of distributed controllers, associated with different ports of the system that are able to synchronize to ensure that power drawn from the system is equal to power supplied to the system with precise timing. The distributed controllers are able to receive a clock signal from a leader controller, or from a vice leader controller in the event that leader controller is unable to function.

Abstract: A resilient on-site microgrid system includes a multiport power router directly connected to various energy sources, including batteries, renewable energy sources, and broader grid power, as well as various loads, including electric vehicle chargers. The multiport power router dynamically adjusts power provided from the various power sources and to the various loads, especially to power devices in a nearby facility. The microgrid system includes various bypass systems allowing for powering of critical loads in the event of failure of individual components or pathways within the microgrid system.

Abstract: Bioactive ceramic particles (such as bioglass) that are customized with ions to enhance tissue healing. The ions may include one or more of Magnesium, Copper, Cobalt, Silver, Aluminum, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Lithium, Gallium, Strontium and/or other Group 5 based ions. Medical applications for use of the customized bioglass particles include wound (dermis) repair, orthopedics (bone), spine, tendon, ligaments, cartilage, neurologic and dental. Embodiments of the customized bioglass particles contain multiple layers, each layer having a different composition. In some embodiments, the ions in each layer work in conjunction with a biologic process. Also disclosed are methods for forming the customized bioglass particles.

Abstract: A circuit breaker modular interconnect system includes a plurality of contactors attached to primary busbars. The primary busbars are configured to interlock with secondary busbars leading to terminals to which cables are able to attach. A connection module is fit around the interlock point between the primary busbars and the secondary busbars and then fixed in order to retain a strong connection between the primary and secondary busbars. The connection module is able to include a plurality of sections, lined with electrically conductive material and configured to surround the interlock points to assist in maintaining strong electrical connection between the primary and secondary busbars.

Abstract: A modular, multiport power conversion system includes a central transformer with a plurality of windings inductively connected to the central transformer. The plurality of windings are connected to ports able to connect to both AC and DC-devices, including both power sources and power consuming nodes. Each port is able to be selectively galvanically isolated, such that a controller is able to determine from which ports power is drawn and/or to which ports power is transferred. The system is operable to use zero voltage switching (ZVS) and/or zero current switching (ZCS) for each port to reduce power loss and increase efficiency, especially for high frequency embodiments.

Abstract: A charge cable connection system includes male and female connectors. The male connector includes a plurality of spring-loaded pins including a central pin connected to an earth wire. The female connector includes a plurality of insertion points able to receive the pins of the male connector and rotate through radial slots until the insertion points align with openings such that the pins are able to be pushed forward by respective springs until they tightly connect corresponding pins of the female connector.

Abstract: A delivery system for delivering at least one biological substance to a diseased or damaged area of a patient and having a sponge including a top sponge portion with a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly therefrom and a bottom sponge portion having a plurality of wells formed therein, the wells being configured to receive the at least one biological substance therein. Each of the plurality of wells is dimensioned to receive one of the plurality of protrusions therein upon placing the top sponge portion onto the bottom sponge portion to assemble the sponge. Also disclosed is a method for delivering the biological substance(s) to the diseased or damaged area of a patient using the delivery system, and a kit including the biological substance(s) and the delivery system.

Abstract: A flat self-curling rollable composite sheet membrane, and methods for preparing such membranes. The sheet membrane includes a flat layer of collagen and a bioactive agent, such as a calcium phosphate-based mineral. The flat layer self-curls into a predetermined shape upon absorption of an aqueous fluid. The methods for preparing the membranes include the steps of adding mineral to a collagen dispersion, forming a composite collagen matrix having mineral particles dispersed therein, compressing the composite matrix between two plates to form a flat sheet, and drying the flat sheet to yield a rollable composite sheet membrane.

Abstract: A system for playing specific streaming selected from combined streamings and a method thereof are disclosed. In the system, an array server combines video streamings outputted from signal sources, to form a multi-source streaming including all video streamings, and transmits the combined multi-source streaming to a streaming server, the streaming server provides the multi-source streaming to a client end, the client end obtains the video streaming to be played from the received multi-source streaming. Therefore, a user can immediately switch the video streamings with different view angles while watching live broadcast, so as to achieve the technical effect of reducing the streaming load of the server during live broadcast.

Abstract: An implant for the repair of bone and cartilage that includes a cell conductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and an osteoconductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and calcium-containing mineral particles. The biopolymeric fibers from one zone overlap with the fibers in the other zone forming a stable physical and mechanical integration of the two zones, thus conferring in vivo stability to the implant.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming targeted collagen products having an amplified desired characteristic, including the step of adding peptides exhibiting a desired characteristic to collagen to form the targeted collagen product. Further disclosed are methods for forming a targeted collagen product lacking an undesired characteristic, including the step of subtracting peptides exhibiting the undesired characteristic from collagen to form the targeted collagen product. Also disclosed are targeted collagen products formed by the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for tree preservation planning of a selected tree within an existing landscape including hardscape elements. The critical root loss percentage can be determined based upon the diameter size of each tree being impacted. In addition, the disclosure provides a system for determining survivability of an impacted tree that takes into account a number of factors to ensure a survivability percentage of at least 70%.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming targeted collagen products having an amplified desired characteristic, including the step of adding peptides exhibiting a desired characteristic to collagen to form the targeted collagen product. The adding step is performed so that the collagen is crosslinked to the peptide exhibiting the desired characteristic. Crosslinking of the collagen to the peptide exhibiting the desired characteristic occurs by modification of the peptide to facilitate binding to the collagen. Further disclosed are methods for forming a targeted collagen product lacking an undesired characteristic, including the step of subtracting peptides exhibiting the undesired characteristic from collagen to form the targeted collagen product. Also disclosed are targeted collagen products formed by the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of microwave emitting equipment, in particular to microwave oscillators. The proposed variants of an oscillator and a matrix-type microwave oscillator enable to efficiently direct microwave radiation from one or more microwave sources and sum up microwave radiations, thus ensuring high values of efficiency and output power, superior functional capabilities of the device, a high degree of synchronization of radiations emitted by said microwave sources. The microwave oscillator comprises a microwave source and a resonator with a microwave channel made therein. The resonator comprises a box and a base electrically connected to each other, while the microwave channel accommodates a suppressing means for suppressing a back wave. The matrix-type oscillator comprises a plurality of said microwave oscillators electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A bone graft substitute which combines substantially the high mechanical stability of spherical porous granules without the limitation of reduced intergranular space. The granules have a high porosity whilst maintaining high stability, and can be pushed into a defect without risking significant breakage of the granules and, simultaneously, bone cells can grow into the space between the granules. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the surface of the granules comprises indentations, when viewed from the exterior of the granules. An indentation increases the porosity within the implanted mass significantly and thus provides more space between the granules for tissue ingrowth. Due to the indentations on the granules, the granules have an irregular shape and thus an increase in the intergranular space is achieved, while mechanical stability is maintained. A biocompatible polymer, such as a collagen or gelatin, is disposed about at least some of the granules to form a coating thereon.

Abstract: A bone graft substitute which combines substantially the high mechanical stability of spherical porous granules without the limitation of reduced intergranular space, and a method for manufacturing the bone graft substitute. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the surface of the granules comprises indentations that increases the porosity within the implanted mass significantly and thus provides more space between the granules for tissue ingrowth. The indentations on the granules cause them to have an irregular shape and thus an increase in the intergranular space is achieved, while mechanical stability is maintained. An exemplary method according to the invention includes the steps of manufacturing the granules; mixing the granules with a porogen; pressing the porogen into the surface of at least a portion of the granules; and removing the porogen from the implant mass to form the indentations in the surface where the porogen was pressed into the granules.

Abstract: A bone graft substitute which combines substantially the high mechanical stability of spherical porous granules without the limitation of reduced intergranular space. The granules have a high porosity whilst maintaining high stability, and can be pushed into a defect without risking significant breakage of the granules and, simultaneously, bone cells can grow into the space between the granules. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the surface of the granules comprises indentations, when viewed from the exterior of the granules. An indentation increases the porosity within the implanted mass significantly and thus provides more space between the granules for tissue ingrowth. Due to the indentations on the granules, the granules have an irregular shape and thus an increase in the intergranular space is achieved, while mechanical stability is maintained. A biocompatible polymer, such as a polypeptide, is disposed about at least some of the granules to form a coating thereon.

Abstract: An implant for the repair of bone and cartilage that includes a cell conductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and an osteoconductive zone that contains biopolymeric fibers and calcium-containing mineral particles. The biopolymeric fibers from one zone overlap with the fibers in the other zone forming a stable physical and mechanical integration of the two zones, thus conferring in vivo stability to the implant.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for tree preservation efforts by determining a critical root zone of a selected tree within an existing landscape including hardscape elements. The critical root zones can be determined based upon the diameter size of each tree being impacted. The system includes generating a landscape map including visually representing the calculated critical root zone including any root zone loss within the existing landscape. In addition, the disclosure provides a system for determining survivability of an impacted tree that takes into account a number of factors to ensure a survivability percentage of at least 70%.

Abstract: The described invention provides compositions and methods for treating asthma, a disease, condition or pathologic process whose progression is characterized by one or more of aberrant fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition producing constriction in an airway, airway remodeling, and airway obstruction in lung tissue. The method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic amount of a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence YARAAARQARAKALARQLGVAA (SEQ ID NO: 1) or functional equivalent thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the therapeutic amount of the polypeptide is effective to reduce the constriction of small airway dimensions and airway obstruction, treat airway remodeling, or a combination thereof.