Abstract: A sealant removal composition provided that includes a pyrrolidone solvent, a non-ionic surfactant, and at least one co-solvent. The composition is well suited to removal sulfur-based polymer and silicone-based polymer sealant. A process of removing a sealant from a substrate is provided that includes applying the composition to the sealant. After allowing dwell time for the sealant to swell on the substrate, the sealant is removed.

Abstract: A process for repairing a marine surface is provided that includes the mixing of the part A and the part B until a terminal color change occurs within ±5 minutes of cure. The mixture is applied to a substrate of the marine surface in need of repair to a thickness of up to 6.35 mm. The cured mass has water absorption less than of 0.2% in freshwater or 0.15% in ocean water salinity. A marine repair composition is provided that includes in a part A: an unsaturated vinyl ester resin, a reactive diluent, a cure promoter, a cure inhibitor, a corrosion inhibitor and a filler. The part B includes a free-radical cure initiator stored separately from the part A until mixed with the part A to form the composition.

Abstract: A method for grouping and/or separating products transported in rows. With the aid of a first conveyor belt, the products to be grouped or separated are conveyed onto a second conveyor belt connected in series with the first conveyor belt until a downstream product of the products to be grouped or separated runs up against a dividing web of a dividing device associated with the second conveyor belt. After or as the downstream product runs up against the dividing web, a conveyance of products into the upstream region of the second conveyor belt effected by means of the first conveyor belt is interrupted. The second conveyor belt is driven continuously in a transport direction specified by the second conveyor belt, and the dividing web runs along with the second conveyor belt in its transport direction over a defined distance and is then removed from the product flow of the second conveyor belt.

Abstract: A moisture resistant composite backing board that includes a polystyrene foam core and a composite face structure laminated to each face of the foam core. The composite face structure includes an outer non-woven fabric layer; a central film layer; and an inner film layer, wherein the central film layer and the inner film layer include distinct materials having distinct properties. The composite face structure is laminated to each side of the polystyrene foam core along the inner film layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions of matter comprising a ribonucleoprotein complex comprising a nucleic acid-guided nuclease and a guide RNA, and further comprising a blocking nucleic acid molecule represented by Formula IV, wherein Formula IV in the 5?-to-3? direction comprises: T-D-M-A-Lp-C; wherein T is 17-31 nucleotides in length; D is 0-15 nucleotides in length; M is 1-25 nucleotides in length; A is 0-15 nucleotides in length and comprises a sequence complementary to D; and L is 3-25 nucleotides in length; p is 0 or 1; C is 4-15 nucleotides in length and comprises a sequence complementary to T; and wherein the blocking nucleic acid molecule comprises a sequence complementary to a gRNA.

Abstract: A dual function tooling tray having a movable center section includes a perimeter frame having four sides, a first frame member spaced from a first side of the perimeter frame, and a second frame member spaced from a second side of the perimeter frame. The first side and the second side of the perimeter frame are parallel with one another. The tooling tray further includes a third frame member extending between and secured to the first frame member and the second frame member. The third frame member is configured to support at least one squeegee blade. The third frame member is configured be to be moved from a first position from the first frame member and the second frame member and installed in a second position on the first frame member and the second frame member, with the second position being spaced from the first position.

Abstract: A method for tracking medical specimens includes, at a first location, preparing a specimen container comprising an identification label having a unique, machine-readable code. Test orders are received and recorded on an electronic test order database. The test orders specify one or more specimens to be collected from a patient at a remote patient specimen collection location. The specimen container is transported to the remote patient specimen collection location and the one or more specimens are collected into the specimen container. The identification label's unique, machine-readable code is scanned, and the unique, machine-readable code is recorded on the electronic test order database for electronically associating the specimen container with the patient.

Abstract: An efficient tire sealant that is environmentally friendly or less damaging to the environment, which is characterized by a high stability, good processability, and safe application. The tire sealant includes approximately 5 wt. % to approximately 50 wt. % of a bio-based aliphatic diol; approximately 5 wt. % to approximately 70 wt. % natural rubber latex; and approximately 0.001 wt. % to approximately 10 wt. % of a water-soluble polymer as an additive for adjusting and/or influencing a freezing point of the tire sealant.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus includes a head element for abutting a first edge region of a component opening and an anchor foot element for rear engagement with a second edge region lying opposite the first edge region. The anchor foot element has a base section extending from the head element in axial direction and four locking arms arranged in pairs and connected to the base section. Each pair of locking arms is configured in order to be pivotable relative to an axial central plane of the fastening apparatus, and each pair of locking arms has locking/centering stages arranged offset from one another in axial direction. A locking/centering stage comprises a centering surface for centering the fastening apparatus relative to a component opening and a locking surface for rear engagement with a component opening. A locking surface and a centering surface of a locking/centering stage are arranged approximately orthogonally to one another.

Abstract: This specification discloses systems, methods, devices, and other techniques for determining the location of a seizure-generating region of the brain of a mammal.

Abstract: A box-type dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher has a fresh-water connection with a feed valve, wherein a water-treatment system with a reverse-osmosis device is provided downstream of the feed valve in order to treat, in particular as required, as least some of the fresh water fed to the dishwasher via the fresh-water connection, wherein a backflow preventer is provided between the feed valve and the reverse-osmosis device in order to prevent water from flowing back from the dishwasher into a fresh-water-supply installation which is, or can be, flow- connected to the fresh-water connection.

Abstract: A system for controlling multiple wire feed motors for use in a welding-type system including a push motor controlled to operate at a target wire feed speed and a pull motor disposed in a welding torch controlled to apply a target torque to the fed welding wire. Such a system eliminates shaving and bird nesting of welding wire.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to control weld current in a preheating system are disclosed. An example preheating power supply includes power conversion circuitry configured to output welding-type power via a first output power connector and a second output power connector, and a bypass path prevention circuit configured to prevent less than a threshold voltage applied to the first output power connector and the second output power connector from a different power supply from causing current to flow between the first output power connector and the second output power connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-pack having a plurality of products, wherein the method comprises the following method steps: aligning a plurality of products provided for a respective multi-pack so that a strip-shaped packaging material or a strip-shaped packaging blank can subsequently be applied to the aligned products; strapping the aligned products with the strip-shaped packaging material or packaging blank; and fixing the opposing end regions of the strip-shaped packaging blank. According to the invention, it is provided in particular that the strip-shaped packaging material or the strip-shaped packaging blank consists in particular of a biocompatible and/or biodegradable material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a combustion-powered fastener driving tool fuel cell adapter for a fuel cell for a combustion-powered fastener driving tool, wherein the adapter is configured to reduce the chance of the adapter popping off of a sealing member attached to a fuel cell, wherein the adapter is configured to reduce the chance of the adapter untwisting from the sealing member.

Abstract: A non-mydriatic, non-contact ultra-widefield fundus (u-WF) photographic imaging system and method are provided for performing u-WF photographic imaging of the eye. The non-mydriatic, non-contact u-WF photographic imaging system includes an illumination system that delivers trans-pars-planar illumination to the eyeball. This frees the entire pupil to be used for imaging. Freeing the entire pupil to be used for imaging allows a u-WFC of the non-mydriatic, non-contact u-WF photographic imaging system to use a relatively simple optics system to capture an ultra-wide FOV. Eliminating the need to dilate the pupil and the need to make contact with the eye while performing imaging eliminates the many problems associated with mydriatic, contact-mode fundus imaging systems and methods. In addition, the system can be implemented in a way that makes it highly suitable for telemedicine applications in underserved areas where clinics and trained healthcare providers may not be available.

Abstract: In some embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device for obtaining samples from a subject. In other embodiments, methods and devices of the present invention allow the evaluation of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract of a subject. Measurements may be utilized, for example, to diagnose a disease of the esophagus, to monitor inflammation of the esophagus, or to access the treatment of a disease of the esophagus. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a method for measuring esophageal inflammation comprising deploying a device into the esophagus of a subject, removing the device after a predetermined period of time, analyzing the device for a diagnostic indicator of esophageal inflammation and evaluating the diagnostic indicator to diagnose esophageal inflammation.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an active oxygen-responsive antioxidant crystal, methods of making them, and methods for controlling the dissolution rate and/or altering the crystallization behavior of an antioxidant are disclosed. The crystals comprise an antioxidant and a disulfide- or diselenide-crosslinked polymer that is adsorbed onto a surface of the antioxidant. Upon exposure to an active-oxygen stimulus, the polymer de-crosslinks to release the antioxidant from the composition in an amount effective to counteract the stimulus. While prior approaches to altering dissolution rates have relied on passive zero- or first-order kinetics that are independent of ROS levels, the inventive compositions actively respond by releasing antioxidant in an amount proportional to the concentration of active-oxygen species present. The crystallization methods are simple and scalable.

Abstract: A conveyor system is configured to transport the electronic substrates through the cleaning modules of a cleaning apparatus. The conveyor system includes a first outer frame member, a second outer frame member spaced from the first outer frame member, a bottom belt disposed between the first outer frame member and the second outer frame member, and a top belt spaced from the bottom belt. The bottom belt and the top belt are configured to receive a product carrier therebetween to transport electronic substrates along the conveyor system and through the cleaning modules. The conveyor system further includes a plurality of roller assemblies, with at least one roller assembly being coupled to the first outer frame member and at least one roller assembly being coupled to the second outer frame member. Each roller assembly is configured to apply a force on the top belt or the bottom belt.

Abstract: A floating connector includes a body part, an attachment plate, a first adjustment part and a second adjustment part. The body part has an upper plate, a lower plate, and a sleeve disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The attachment plate has a connection hole therein and is jacketed outside the sleeve through the connection hole, and the first adjustment part is integrally connected to an inner wall of the connection hole of the attachment plate. The first adjustment part is capable of providing horizontal movement of the attachment plate relative to the body part. The second adjustment part is capable of providing vertical movement of the attachment plate relative to the body part.