Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems and methods for precursor and neutral loss scan in an ion trap. In certain aspects, the invention provides a system that includes a mass spectrometer having an ion trap, and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU includes storage coupled to the CPU for storing instructions that when executed by the CPU cause the system to excite a precursor ion and eject a product ion in the single ion trap.

Abstract: This document discloses an electrically conductive fiber coated with polythiophene and a carbon material. Also disclosed is an article of manufacture incorporating the conductive fiber.

Abstract: The sun safety display and dispenser is a rugged outdoor device designed to measure the direct and scattered UV radiation in the atmosphere; to calculate and display a sun safety awareness index warning of the time to skin burn and or potential damage; to provide a personalized sun safety awareness index reading to help the user determine the appropriate SPF sunscreen, manually or automatically; and, to dispense sunscreen generally or by specific SPF as correlated with the user's personalized sun safety awareness index reading.

Abstract: A dyeing method includes immersing a fiber into a dye for dyeing the fiber, in which the dye includes indigo and indirubin, and the indigo and the indirubin have a weight ratio of 20:1 to 80:1. The indigo in the dye has a concentration of 0.1% o.w.f. to 5% o.w.f. The dyed fiber may simultaneously have high luminance, high color saturation, high strength of colorization, and sufficient colorfastness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nuclear fuel pellet laminate structure having enhanced thermal conductivity, including a nuclear fuel pellet; and a thermally conductive metal layer disposed above or below the nuclear fuel pellet, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Described herein are hybrid nanoparticles that are exosomes loaded with one or more nanoparticle dendrimers. Also included are pharmaceutical compositions including the hybrid nanoparticles and methods of making the hybrid nanoparticles. Also described is a method of treating a human subject by administering to the human subject the above-described hybrid nanoparticles.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating cancer with platanoside and/or isomers thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, particularly treatment of a pancreatic, liver or brain cancer. This invention further relates to methods of treating cancer with platanoside and/or isomers thereof, produced from Ephedra foeminea.

Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an etchant composition, in particular to an aqueous masking layer etchant composition for use in the removal of tungsten-doped carbon masking layers from a surface of a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer. The composition comprises (a) 10 to 40 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of hydrogen peroxide; and (b) 0.1 to 2.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for recovering oil from processed plant materials and by-products formed during a milling process used for producing ethanol.

Abstract: A person lifting apparatus includes a first lifting strap feeding device including a first drum and a first lifting strap wound on the first drum. A second lifting strap feeding device includes a second drum and a second lifting strap wound on the second drum. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first lifting strap feeding device and to the second lifting strap feeding device. The controller includes logic that controls operation of the first lifting strap feeding device and the second lifting strap feeding device based on a comparison of current draws of the first lifting strap feeding device and the second lifting strap feeding device.

Abstract: A system for a target image reconstruction includes a stepped frequency transmitter configured to emit a stepped frequency waveform having different constant frequencies at different periods of time and a modulator configured to modulate the stepped frequency waveform emitted at each period of time with a modulation signal to output a modulated stepped frequency waveform with an increased bandwidth. The system includes a transceiver configured to transmit the modulated stepped frequency waveform to a target and to accept reflection of the modulated stepped frequency waveform reflected from the target, a mixer to interfere the unmodulated stepped frequency waveform and the reflection of the modulated stepped frequency waveform to produce a beat signal of the interference of the unmodulated stepped frequency waveform with the reflection of the modulated stepped frequency waveform, and a signal processor to reconstruct an image of the target from the beat signal.

Abstract: Provided herein is a formulation to pre-treat an organ prior to transplantation and for inducing mitochondrial morphological alterations.

Abstract: Formulations and methods for treating inflammation using pitcher plants are described herein. The pitcher plant is made into herbal preparations, such as tinctures and infused solutions. The herbal preparation of the pitcher plant can be combined with vitamins, minerals, glutathione, solutions, and other plant preparations, such as a hemp plant preparation containing cannabidiol, to make a topical formulation. Administering the formulation to a subject can reduce and treat inflammation.

Abstract: The invention provides a preparation method of the matrix material for the gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell. The matrix material is obtained on the polyurethane sponge through the following process: conductively treating, electroplating, dissolving nickel by electrolysis, heat-treating, tungsten-nickel alloy electroplating, heat-treating, rolling. The mass content of the metal nickel of the matrix material is 88˜92%, and the mass content of the metal tungsten is 8˜12%. The material prepared by the invention has a high specific surface area, excellent thermal conductivity and gas permeability performance, excellent electrical corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. After being prepared as the gas diffusion layer, as the diffusion layer and fuel cell electrode are closely connected, the material can effectively resist the electrochemical corrosion of the diffusion layer caused by the electrochemical reaction and is suitable for the matrix material of the gas diffusion layer.

Abstract: A waveguide switch for switching between an ON-state and an OFF-state for a waveguide channel, including: a moveable waveguide switch body including: an input opening for receiving an electromagnetic wave, an output opening for releasing an electromagnetic wave, wherein the waveguide switch body further includes a blocking element arranged such that in the ON state, an electromagnetic wave may pass from the input opening to the output opening, and in the OFF state the blocking element substantially impedes an electromagnetic wave traveling from the input opening to the output opening, whereby the switch from the ON state to the OFF state is a rotational or translation movement of the waveguide switch body. Also, a waveguide system employing such a switch and a method of manufacturing such a switch. Contactless switching is provided in a high-frequency system.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating repeat non-ATG protein (RAN protein) translation are provided. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods of inhibiting RAN protein translation by contacting a cell with an effective amount of an inhibitor of eIF2 phosphorylation or an inhibitor of protein kinase R (PKR). In some embodiments, methods described by the disclosure are useful for treating diseases associated with RAN protein translation, such as certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention consists of novel compositions of food-grade coatings comprising mixtures containing propylene glycol as at least one active ingredient and containing at least one inert food-grade acceptable carrier for controlling food pests and pest infestations and reproduction on and/or in food. The invention further provides novel food containers and methods of applying coating compositions, including those of the invention, to foods and to food containers used to store, age, and/or cure the foods.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for systems for removing contaminants from a leachate, methods of removing contaminants from a leachate, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stereo matching method for generating a disparity map from a stereo image. The stereo matching method may include obtaining a cost volume by applying a first convolutional neural network (CNN) and a second CNN to a left image and a right image, respectively, wherein the cost volume is determined based on feature maps extracted from the left image and the right image, respectively, performing normalization on the cost volume by applying a third CNN, up-sampling the normalized cost volume, and obtaining a disparity map by applying regression analysis to the up-sampled cost volume.