Abstract: A topical therapeutic product formulated for pain reduction in the injured or damaged epidermal and mucosal tissues is disclosed. The topical therapeutic may include a pharmaceutically effective dosage of sodium pyruvate incorporated into various delivery mediums including a spray, soak, an emollient salve, a lotion, a gel, a roll-on, and disposable products. In at least some embodiments, the topical therapeutic may be an admix for an existing skincare product. The topical therapeutic disclosed herein may alleviate symptoms of the body's inflammatory response to injuries and side effects of various cancer treatments providing patients with improved quality of life. Methods of using the topical therapeutic product for alleviating pain in the affected areas are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for a portable digital pod is provided. Generally, the system comprises a collapsible pod having a framework that can be expanded and collapsed using a hydraulic/pneumatic pack. The system may also comprise a computing device and display, wherein a user interface of the computing device may be manipulated by a user in a way that causes data of the system to be transmitted to said display and presented in a display user interface of said display. Security devices/methods of the system may be used to prevent unwanted access to the system and the data contained therein.

Abstract: An apparatus can comprise a base mount, a linkage frame, a first linkage arm, and a second linkage arm. The linkage frame can include a first end and a second end; the first end of the linkage frame can be coupled to the base mount; and the linkage frame can include a cam plate positioned between the first end and the second end. The first linkage arm can include a first end and a second end; the second end of the first linkage arm can be rotatably coupled to the second end of the linkage frame; and the first linkage arm can include a cavity. The second linkage arm can include a first end and a second end; the second end of the second linkage arm can be coupled to the first linkage arm; and the second linkage arm can be positioned in the cavity of the first linkage arm. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes one or more panels that are configured to span a frame of bridge beams and be positioned below an existing bridge deck. The one or more panels are transparent or translucent and are configured to catch material that separates from the bridge deck.

Abstract: A system and method for moving water up a water column to achieve a sufficient pressure to overcome a reverse osmosis filter. The system includes a rigid outer column for receiving and holding water, with an inner, deformable hose located inside the rigid outer column. The hose has a one-way valve at a distal end of the hose to allow water to enter the hose and an outlet at the proximal end of the hose to allow water to exit the hose. A water-raising device to raise the water within the inner, deformable can include a system that moves sections of water within an inner lumen using a peristaltic motion to drive water upwardly through the inner lumen.

Abstract: Data associated a plurality of user interface elements may be retrieved from at least one database associated with a service business, such as a casino. At a first time, a first indication to turn on a first subset of the plurality of user interface elements may be received. The user interface elements may include content management, task management, property management, action management, player profiling, comp management, player development, asset tagging and flagging, profitability and comparative analysis, player insights, floor mapping, campaign management, etc. Each of the first subset of user interface elements may be populated with the respective data associated that user interface element.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improving sand storage at a well site, and a system and method are provided for using the apparatus. The apparatus, which may be referred to as a portable tunnel structure, include a hopper having a perimeter edge and surfaces that are sloped downward and inward to a plurality of hopper outlets, a conveyor system having a conveyor belt disposed below the plurality of hopper outlets, and a support framework including a horizontal base structure for supporting the support framework on a load bearing stratum, horizontal hopper reinforcement beams secured along the outer perimeter edge of the hopper, and outer vertical support beams extending between the horizontal base structure and the horizontal beams.

Abstract: A single integrated system for recycling used nuclear fuel (UNF) emerging from a reactor has a decladding vessel separating fuel pellets from nuclear fuel rods via oxidation to produce U3O8. A fluorination vessel is coupled to the decladding vessel to remove hexafluorides from the U3O8 produced by the decladding vessel. An electrowinning vessel is coupled to the fluorination vessel removing plutonium and actinides via electrowinning.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for carbon capture optimization in industrial facilities are disclosed herein. An example carbon capture process involves cooling a flue gas stream using at least one gas-to-air heat exchanger disposed upstream of a carbon dioxide (CO2) absorber. Another example carbon capture process involves heating a heat medium for solvent regeneration and CO2 stripping using a fired heater and/or using at least one waste heat recovery unit.

Abstract: Hydrogels are blended with water to produce a hydrogel solution. Viscosity of the hydrogel solution is controlled by adjusting the ratio of hydrogel to water and/or by adjusting the blending conditions. The hydrogel solutions may be used to modify the rheology of agricultural compositions. The hydrogel may include lactose, which may be provided by a milk permeate waste stream from the dairy or food processing industry.

Abstract: Embodiments for crop-specific automated irrigation of an environmental medium and management of nutrients therein. In one aspect, operation of an irrigation apparatus can be regulated according to specific water demand of a crop. The water demand can be assessed by evaluating water content conditions of the environmental medium comprising the crop, medium characteristics, and/or nutrient delivery and transport characteristics at the medium. Regulation of operation of the irrigation apparatus can comprise control of one or more of water supply to the apparatus, positioning and/or movement of the irrigation apparatus, or configuration of sensing devices for collection of information suitable for such regulation.

Abstract: An underground stormwater storage system. The underground stormwater storage system may comprise a porous backfill, a plurality of solid pipes disposed within the porous backfill, wherein the solid pipes are disposed with a gap between each of the plurality of solid pipes, and an inlet pipe disposed in at least one of the plurality of solid pipes.

Abstract: An asset management system providing a 3D virtual workspace to track, manage, and view assets of a business. The 3D virtual space is configured to provide a remote system and method to manage the assets. The asset management system also includes an AI system configured to aid the system by providing suggestions and automated decision making in the management system.

Abstract: A license plate mountable aftermarket lighting assembly visual front alert system attached to a vehicle for instructing observers as to movement of the vehicle. A housing incorporates a plurality of illuminating elements configured in a strip extending substantially the length thereof and communicating with a processor also integrated into the body and incorporating a motion control circuitry. A forward facing translucent or transparent cover which is mounted over the front face of the housing. A power supply operating the processor and illuminating elements and, in response to a travel condition of the vehicle, the motion control circuitry outputs a signal to the processor which is representative of the vehicle movement, the processor in turn signaling the illuminating elements to generate a visual output corresponding to the signal.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system, a build platform and a method of operating are provided. A method includes receiving data defining a build platform for fabricating a target object using an additive manufacturing system. The method further includes generating the build platform based on the data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a natural language survey system are provided. The natural language survey system may harness generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning to enhance survey question generation, survey participance and completed survey analysis and research. The natural language survey system may include a dynamic interactive platform. The dynamic interactive platform may enable a researcher to create a survey using natural language. The dynamic interactive platform may enable a researcher to directly identify survey goals instead of creating a plurality of goal-oriented specific questions. The dynamic interactive platform may enable a plurality of participants to participate in the survey. The dynamic interactive platform may provide reports and insights to the researcher upon completion of the survey by the participants.

Abstract: A safety anchor apparatus is adapted for use in installation of a perimeter cable fall protection system at a construction site, e.g., involving concrete or masonry wall construction. The safety anchor apparatus may be mounted during construction of the masonry or cement block wall with relative ease and is capable of securing holding the support cable (e.g., steel cable) in a tensioned condition to meet all safety standards with regard to strength, load etc. The safety anchor apparatus is secured to embedded reinforcement bar extending through a column or rows of cement blocks. The safety anchor apparatus is selectively adjustable to accommodate masonry blocks of different sizes which may be used during construction of the support wall. Moreover, the safety anchor apparatus is adjustable to account for variations in wall design and readily deployable about the vertical reinforcement bar during application of the rows of cement blocks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to power end frame assemblies having a plurality of bearing plates coupled together by a structural support. The frame assembly can include a plurality of bearing plates to support one or more components of a crankshaft assembly. Adjacent bearing plates of the frame assembly can form receptacles to accommodate a portion of one or more components of a crosshead assembly. The bearing plates of the frame assembly can have one or more openings to receive one or more structural supports. The one or more structural supports can couple together the plurality of bearing plates. Some configurations have bearing plates with portions that extend beyond the receptacle formed by adjacent bearing plates. In such configurations a structural support can couple the bearing plates via openings on these extended portions.

Abstract: A system and method of enhancing operation of hydraulic fracturing equipment at a hydraulic fracturing wellsite may include determining if a hydraulic fracturing stage profiles are available for use for hydraulic fracturing equipment at a wellsite. The method may include prompting an acceptance or amendment of one of the hydraulic fracturing stage profiles for a hydraulic fracturing pumping stage. The method may include, in response to an amendment of one of the hydraulic fracturing stage profiles, prompting acceptance of the amended hydraulic fracturing stage profile as the current hydraulic fracturing stage profile for use in association with the controller. The method may include, when a hydraulic fracturing stage profile is not available, prompting configuration of hydraulic fracturing pumping stage parameters for the current hydraulic fracturing stage profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to computerized (“smart”) mobile electronic devices and more particularly, to a system and methods of diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in smart mobile electronic devices, including a diagnostic process that utilizes decisions based on Big Data that holds information of multiple devices and offers a “disable components” (i.e., turn-off components) solution in order to overcome the problem without flashing a firmware or doing a factory-reset.