Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent.

Abstract: Techniques regarding star polymers with enhanced antimicrobial functionality are provided. For example, a polymer is provided that can comprise a core that can have a singlet oxygen generator and that can generate a singlet oxygen species upon irradiation with light. The polymer can also comprise a plurality of polycarbonate arms covalently bonded to the core. The plurality of polycarbonate arms can be degradable and can comprise a cation. Further, the plurality of polycarbonate arms can have antimicrobial functionality.

Abstract: The invention relate to SNP and InDel markers associated with a cucumber male sterility gene and a screening method thereof. The cucumber male sterility gene is acquired by screening according to the markers. Specifically, the screening method includes following steps: (1) configuring groups; (2) building a library and sequencing; (3) adopting bulked segregation analysis (BSA); and (4) performing competitive allele specificity PCR (KASP), finely mapping a sterility gene, and acquiring SNP or InDel locus in close linkage with sterility character. The acquiring of the male sterility gene provides an effective tool for quick identification of cucumber male sterility plants and efficient production of cucumber hybrid species.

Abstract: A power system is disclosed that includes a chassis configured to house one or more boards in which the boards are electrically coupled to one another. The boards are configured to receive external power and to output power using a plurality of different voltages. The boards are configured to receive power from at least one internal power source electrically coupled boards and to output power using a plurality of different voltages. The boards include one or more converters configured to convert power. The one or more converters are thermally interfaced with one or more portions of the chassis.

Abstract: A power system is disclosed that includes a chassis configured to house one or more boards in which the boards are electrically coupled to one another. The boards are configured to receive external power and to output power using a plurality of different voltages. The boards are configured to receive power from at least one internal power source electrically coupled boards and to output power using a plurality of different voltages. The boards include one or more converters configured to convert power. The one or more converters are thermally interfaced with one or more portions of the chassis.

Abstract: A power system is disclosed that includes a chassis configured to house a first board, a second board, and a third board, in which the boards are electrically coupled to one another. The first board is configured to receive power and to output power at a first voltage and a second voltage. The second board is configured to receive power from the first board or at least one internal battery electrically coupled to the second board and to output power using at least two voltages. The third board is configured to receive power from the second board and to output power at two voltages. The boards include one or more converters configured to convert power. The one or more converters are thermally interfaced with one or more portions of the chassis so as to conduct heat into a respective portion of the chassis.

Abstract: The invention relate to SNP and InDel markers associated with a cucumber male sterility gene and a screening method thereof. The cucumber male sterility gene is acquired by screening according to the markers. Specifically, the screening method includes following steps: (1) configuring groups; (2) building a library and sequencing; (3) adopting bulked segregation analysis (BSA); and (4) performing competitive allele specificity PCR (KASP), finely mapping a sterility gene, and acquiring SNP or InDel locus in close linkage with sterility character. The acquiring of the male sterility gene provides an effective tool for quick identification of cucumber male sterility plants and efficient production of cucumber hybrid species.

Abstract: A power system is disclosed that includes a chassis configured to house a first board, a second board, and a third board, in which the boards are electrically coupled to one another. The first board is configured to receive power and to output power at a first voltage and a second voltage. The second board is configured to receive power from the first board or at least one internal battery electrically coupled to the second board and to output power using at least two voltages. The third board is configured to receive power from the second board and to output power at two voltages. The boards include one or more converters configured to convert power. The one or more converters are thermally interfaced with one or more portions of the chassis so as to conduct heat into a respective portion of the chassis.

Abstract: A method for recovering Vanadium from a secondary source such as fly ash. Leaching is involved using single or combined acids such as hydrochloric and sulfuric in a temperature range of 20° C. and 100° C. The leaching is performed in sequential operations with recovery of Vanadium in the range of 92%. The recovered Vanadium can be formulated into an electrolyte for redox batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blade folding apparatus that may incorporate an overhead blade lifting system that reduces binding loads on blade pins induced by blade weight and pitch, and a folding mechanism that removes the necessity of personnel with external guide-poles to rotate main rotor blades. The apparatus may include flap locks, an overhead lifting system support structure attached to the flap locks, and two blade support beams to create and support a lifting point near each blade's longitudinal and lateral center of gravity. The blade support beams may be fitted with an articulation mechanism that lifts and/or lowers the overhead lifting structure. The apparatus facilitates rapid folding of the main rotor blades, and, when used with blade clamping mechanisms, is capable of aiding in the removal and/or the re-installation of the main rotor blades without external lifting mechanisms.

Abstract: An oxygen assisted Organosolv process for a more efficient delignification and producing bio-products by decomposing lignocellulosic materials comprises providing a lignin solvent with water, an acid, an oxidant and one or more lignin dissolving chemicals. The process also includes placing biomass in contact with oxidant, acid, water, the lignin solvent in any order or combined to form a recyclable solvent, and recycling at least a portion of the recyclable solvent by circulating the recyclable solvent back into contact with the biomass. The circulating of the recyclable solvent occurs for a period of time, during which, acid and oxidant may be added if necessary as they may be consumed by the process, after which, the process then includes separating material such as chemicals and lignin from the recyclable solvent.

Abstract: An organosolv process for producing bio-products by decomposing lignocellulosic materials comprises providing an initial lignin solvent with water, an acid, and a lignin dissolving chemical comprising at least one of an organic ester, butyl acetate, an organic furan, and furfural. The process also includes placing the lignin solvent in contact with a biomass to form a circulation solvent, and recycling at least a portion of the circulation solvent by circulating the circulation solvent back into contact with the biomass. The circulating of the circulation solvent occurs for a period of time, after which, the process then includes separating material such as chemicals and lignin from the circulation solvent. The chemicals can be recycled as new solvent or sold while lignin can be used as natural and renewable colorant for polymers such as poly lactic acid.

Abstract: An oxygen assisted Organosolv process for a more efficient delignification and producing bio-products by decomposing lignocellulosic materials comprises providing a lignin solvent with water, an acid, an oxidant and one or more lignin dissolving chemicals. The process also includes placing biomass in contact with oxidant, acid, water, the lignin solvent in any order or combined to form a recyclable solvent, and recycling at least a portion of the recyclable solvent by circulating the recyclable solvent back into contact with the biomass. The circulating of the recyclable solvent occurs for a period of time, during which, acid and oxidant may be added if necessary as they may be consumed by the process, after which, the process then includes separating material such as chemicals and lignin from the recyclable solvent.

Abstract: A system for estimating size distribution and concentration of aerosols in an atmospheric region includes a digital camera, a sunlight attenuation filter, and a processor. The filter is aligned between the sun and the camera's aperture. Image processing is performed on an image captured when the filter and the sky are in focus of the camera. The image includes (i) sunlight passing through the filter, and (ii) sunlight scattered by the atmosphere and not incident on the filter. The image processing compares intensity of a first portion of the image defined by the sunlight so-scattered to Mie and Rayleigh scattering computations generated for aerosols of known size distributions where a closest match is indicative of size distribution of aerosols. The image processing determines total solar irradiance in a second portion of the image defined by the sunlight so-passed through the filter as an indication of total concentration of aerosols.

Abstract: An organosolv process for producing bio-products by decomposing lignocellulosic materials comprises providing an initial lignin solvent with water, an acid, and a lignin dissolving chemical comprising at least one of an organic ester, butyl acetate, an organic furan, and furfural. The process also includes placing the lignin solvent in contact with a biomass to form a circulation solvent, and recycling at least a portion of the circulation solvent by circulating the circulation solvent back into contact with the biomass. The circulating of the circulation solvent occurs for a period of time, after which, the process then includes separating material such as chemicals and lignin from the circulation solvent. The chemicals can be recycled as new solvent or sold while lignin can be used as natural and renewable colorant for polymers such as poly lactic acid.

Abstract: A standoff range, sense-through-obstruction radar system is capable of detecting micro-Doppler, or life form signatures, and movements through obstructions at stand-off ranges and displaying the target information over a live video feed of the area under surveillance. The sense-through-obstruction radar system comprises an antenna assembly that includes a horn antenna and a reflector configured to reflect radio frequency (RF) energy to/from the horn antenna. An antenna pointing assembly supports the antenna assembly. The antenna pointing assembly is configured to move the antenna assembly to point the antenna assembly toward an obstruction. A sensor assembly is mounted to the antenna assembly so that the sensor assembly is aligned with the RF beam formed from the RF energy reflected from the reflector to the horn antenna. The sensor assembly is configured to detect the location of the obstruction and to provide information to assist pointing of the antenna assembly toward the obstruction.

Abstract: A normal regenerated tissue is formed by exposing to radiation a connective tissue or a supporting tissue originating in an organ to thereby form a feeder layer and then transplanting epithelial cells thereon to form a stratified structure. By conveniently and surely providing regenerated tissue by the 3-dimensional culture with the use of a human-origin normal tissue as a base, it is possible to construct systems for assessing effects and side effects of chemicals such as drugs or assessing sensitivities thereof with the use of regenerated tissues as models of corresponding tissues respectively.

Abstract: A standoff range, sense-through-obstruction radar system is capable of detecting micro- Doppler, or life form signatures, and movements through obstructions at stand-off ranges and displaying the target information over a live video feed of the area under surveillance. The sense-through-obstruction radar system comprises an antenna assembly that includes a horn antenna and a reflector configured to reflect radio frequency (RF) energy to/from the horn antenna. An antenna pointing assembly supports the antenna assembly. The antenna pointing assembly is configured to move the antenna assembly to point the antenna assembly toward an obstruction. A sensor assembly is mounted to the antenna assembly so that the sensor assembly is aligned with the RF beam formed from the RF energy reflected from the reflector to the horn antenna. The sensor assembly is configured to detect the location of the obstruction and to provide information to assist pointing of the antenna assembly toward the obstruction.

Abstract: A normal regenerated tissue is formed by exposing to radiation a connective tissue or a supporting tissue originating in an organ to thereby form a feeder layer and then transplanting epithelial cells thereon to form a stratified structure. By conveniently and surely providing regenerated tissue by the 3-dimensional culture with the use of a human-origin normal tissue as a base, it is possible to construct systems for assessing effects and side effects of chemicals such as drugs or assessing sensitivities thereof with the use of regenerated tissues as models of corresponding tissues respectively.

Abstract: A document is compared to the documents in a document collection using a hash algorithm and collection statistics to detect if the document is similar to any of the documents in the document collection.