Abstract: A tack coat includes a first phase and a second phase. The first phase includes asphalt, and the second phase includes an emulsifier and a rheology modifier. Optionally, the second phase also includes a material insoluble in the water. The pH of the second phase can be between 1-3, 6-8, or 9-13.

Abstract: A stock lifter for metal forming dies includes a self-contained assembly. The assembly includes a guide pin that reciprocates within a base. A hardened end cap, which contacts the stock, is attached to the guide pin. A spring is located on the exterior surface of a portion of the base and surrounds the guide pin body. One end of the spring contacts a surface on the cap, while the other end of the spring contacts a surface on the base or an optional mounting flange that is attached above the base. Thus, the stock lifter assembly has a hardened cap for the stock to slide on and a larger, externally mounted spring that provides longer life for the stock lifter. The stock lifter assembly can be made of several different lengths and sizes by using longer or wider guide pins and springs.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-layer tube comprising a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate inner layer, a polyolefin or polyamide intermediate layer and a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric outer layer. The intermediate layer may comprise multiple layers selected from polyolefins, adhesive, polyamides and or thermoplastic vulcanizates. The other layers may also be foamed insulative materials. An adhesive layer may be present depending upon the properties of the selected materials. One or more layers within the multi-layer tube may be foamed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-dynamic biosensor and a fabrication method therefor. A biosensor according to the present invention comprises a substrate having a hollow structure and a graphene layer formed thereon wherein a probe material is bound to the surface of the graphene layer and the resonance vibration of the hollow structure formed in the substrate is modulated as the probe material increases in weight when a target material to be detected is coupled to the probe material without being labeled, whereby the biosensor is expected to take advantage of the modulation to measure the coupling of the target material including vaccinia virus with high sensitivity on a femtogram (10?15 g) level.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for ensuring quality photos and categorization of stone products slab, panel, or tile (SPTs). The system photographs or scans each SPT in a consistent and standardized process that controls the camera, lens, lighting, lighting intensity, and distance between these components and the SPT being photographed or scanned. The photos are used to categorize SPTs according to color, color-shade, pattern, and grade. A unique barcode including results from categorization are printed on the SPT, and containers are filled with the same type of SPTs. The system brings uniformity to the containers, thus creating a higher market value. The photos are also used in factory inventory management and e-commerce website for natural stone customers.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a quick connector adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for imaging mass spectrometry, including imaging mass cytometry. Aspects of the subject application include apparatus and methods for imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) that improve speed of sample acquisition, signal sensitivity, and/or signal stability. Systems and methods described herein may minimize the transfer time and/or may minimize the spread of plumes of sample material ablated from a sample to be transferred to the components of the imaging mass spectrometer or mass cytometer that ionize and analyze the sample material.

Abstract: An assembly of a thermal probe and a probe fitting arranged to measure the temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a passage of the probe fitting. The assembly comprises a temperature sensing assembly that produces a resistance which varies with the temperature. A connector assembly that is connected to the temperature sensing assembly that transmits the resistance to external circuitry. A non-metallic housing includes a sensor portion incasing the temperature sensing assembly and a connector portion housing the connector assembly. A probe receptacle attached to the probe fitting is arranged to receive the sensor portion of the thermal probe, positioning the temperature sensing assembly in the passage to sense the temperature of the fluid medium flowing in the passage.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a device for removing air from a coolant liquid of a coolant system. The device has a body, a swirl pot having a first fluid outlet, and a pump end wall formed with the body and connected to the first fluid outlet. The pump end wall provides a second fluid outlet.

Abstract: A pillow component includes a material layer having a top layer, a bottom layer and one or more sides separating the top layer from the bottom layer, and an interior spaced defined between the top layer and the bottom layer, the interior space configured to receive a filler. The material layer is formed by seamless knitting and is seamless about an entirety of a periphery extending in a first direction around the top layer, the bottom layer and the one or more sides. The characteristics of the knit material layer or fabric can be widely varied. A pillow includes the pillow component and a filler in the interior space.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and component parts of a system for the external fixation of bones. The component parts include fixation plates such as a C-shaped Plate, an N-shaped Plate, a J-shaped Plate, a K-shaped Plate, an I-shaped Plate, a Foot Plate, a Z-shaped Plate, a T-shaped Plate and an oval shaped Plate. Two or more fixation plates are configured along an axis, the two or more fixation plates; a plurality of telescoping adjustable struts that connect a first fixation plate along the axis with a second fixation plate of the plurality of fixation plates along the axis, wherein the first and second fixation plates are adjacent plates along the axis; and a plurality of posts, each post connecting two adjacent fixation plates of the plurality of fixation plates along the axis.

Abstract: A roofing membrane and a method of making the same is provided. The roofing membrane includes a top layer having a flame retardant and a first silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3; a scrim layer; and a bottom layer having a flame retardant and a second silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3. The top and bottom layers of the roofing membrane both exhibit a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).

Abstract: A fluid connector and method for measuring an operating parameter of a fluid conduit is disclosed. The fluid conduit includes a conduit wall enclosing a fluid channel wherein a fluid flows through the fluid channel from a first opening to a second opening. At least one sensor element is embedded within the conduit wall along the direction of the fluid channel between the first opening and the second opening that is used to measure the operating parameter.

Abstract: A system for sensing a physical property of a fluid flowing inside a composite hose includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader arranged to transmit radio frequency signals. An RFID tag receives the radio frequency signals and exchanges the received radio frequency to electrical energy powering the RFID tag. An included sensor electrically connected to the RFID tag receives the electrical energy from the RFID tag and powers the sensor to obtain measurement data of at least one physical property of the fluid and transmit the measurement data to the RFID tag. The RFID tag transmits the measurement data to the RFID reader using the radio frequency.

Abstract: A coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube is provided comprising: a single or double walled tubing formed into a circular cross-sectional profile; at least one intermediate layer primer layer applied over said tubing: and an outer layer comprising a polyamide incorporating an immiscible additive. The immiscible additive is selected from Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) silicones, UHMW polyethylene (UHMW-PE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An assembly, connector and method is disclosed for making a fluid connection between a vessel wall and a fluid tube. The assembly includes a male connector having a cylindrical body and an internal fluid passage through the male connector between a head portion located at an upper end of the male connector and a base portion on a lower end of the male connector. An aperture is formed on the vessel wall and at least first and second recesses are formed along an edge of the aperture. The base portion has at least first and second locking members located in a spaced relation to the other on opposite sides of the base portion and a sealing flange extends circumferentially about the base portion. The base portion is arranged to be installed in the aperture with each locking member accepted within a respective recess. Rotation of the male connector causes the locking members to rotate within the aperture and seal the sealing flange against the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber BOCDA sensor. A purpose of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber BOCDA sensor which uses two phase codes to control a correlation peak position, thereby further simplifying control design and device configuration and improving spatial resolution to enhance a sensing performance and detection accuracy in comparison with the prior art.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for detecting gaze direction of subjects in an area of real space. The system receives a plurality of sequences of frames of corresponding fields of view in the real space. The system uses sequences of frames in a plurality of sequences of frames to identify locations of an identified subject and gaze directions of the subject in the area of real space over time. The system includes logic having access to a database identifying locations of items in the area of real space. The system identifies items in the area of real space matching the identified gaze directions of the identified subject.