Abstract: A system for electrochemically detecting AST and ALT includes a first sampler for producing pyruvate from ALT and a second sampler for producing pyruvate from AST. The system further includes an electrochemical test strip for receiving processed samples from the first and second samplers, the processed samples containing pyruvate. The system further includes a meter for reading the electrochemical test strip and indicating an amount of AST and ALT in the sample.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making volumetric electromagnetic components are disclosed. Material accretion devices or apparatus such as a 3D printer can be used to form the volumetric electromagnetic components. The volumetric electromagnetic components can include folded and/or self-similar features such as fractals. The volumetric electromagnetic components can include conductive and/or non-conductive materials. EM energy absorbing systems are described as having a volumetric electromagnetic component embedded within a dielectric material.

Abstract: For multiple multi-core nodes in a cluster, the filtered statistics clients contacts the aggregator on a master node of the cluster, referred to as the cluster configuration owner (“CCO”) or cluster coordinator and expects the stats aggregated from all the cluster nodes. The aggregator on the CCO nodes relay the client request to packet engines on the CCO node and to an aggregator on each of the other nodes in the cluster. Then the CCO node aggregator gets responses from other cores on the node and responses from all other cluster node aggregators. The CCO node aggregator aggregates the responses and sends back the aggregated response to the clients. Communication between nodes is via a static authenticated communication channel.

Abstract: An addressless merge command includes an identifier of an item of data, and a reference value, but no address. A first part of the item is stored in a first place. A second part is stored in a second place. To move the first part so that the first and second parts are merged, the command is sent across a bus to a device. The device translates the identifier into a first address ADR1, and uses ADR1 to read the first part. Stored in or with the first part is a second address ADR2 indicating where the second part is stored. The device extracts ADR2, and uses ADR1 and ADR2 to issue bus commands. Each bus command causes a piece of the first part to be moved. When the entire first part has been moved, the device returns the reference value to indicate that the merge command has been completed.

Abstract: Package assemblies for storing diagnostic cartridges or storing wet/dry reagents are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a tray member defining a first volume and a second volume, and a cover member coupled to the tray member covering the first volume and the second volume. The tray member includes a central portion that separates the first volume from the second volume. The first volume is configured to receive a desiccant package and a sample container containing a first reagent. The first reagent has a solid form. The second volume is configured to receive a reagent module containing a second reagent. The second reagent has a liquid form. The cover member and the central portion of the tray member are configured to isolate the first volume from the second volume.

Abstract: An air treatment system for at least partially removing at least one gaseous contaminant contained in indoor air of a room structured for human occupants. The system may comprise an air treatment assembly having an indoor air inlet configured to receive indoor airflow directly from a room, a regenerable adsorbent material configured to adsorb at least one gaseous contaminant contained in the indoor airflow, at least one airflow element for directing the indoor airflow to flow through the air treatment assembly, an indoor air outlet for expelling the indoor air, from the air treatment assembly back into the room, a purge air inlet configured to receive and direct purge air over and/or through the adsorbent material for removal of at least a portion of the at least one gaseous contaminant, and a purge air outlet for expelling the purge air out of the air treatment assembly.

Abstract: A parenteral delivery device and method of delivering a multi-system treatment to a centralized location where the delivery device includes at least an inner compartment encapsulating a first system and an outer compartment encapsulating a second system and the first and second systems have different mechanisms of action for use in the treatment of vaginal infection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method for reducing radon contained in indoor air from an indoor area. In some embodiments, indoor air containing radon from indoor air is directed through at least one layer of an adsorbent medium configured for capturing radon from air. In some embodiments, the indoor air is directed through the adsorbent medium at a predetermined flow-rate such that the fraction of radon captured in a single pass though the assembly is very low, approximately 10% or less of the concentration of radon in the incoming air. The low capture rate is offset by multiple passes of the air through the medium.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to systems having a fuel cell and a turbine generator, each capable of providing electrical power to a utility grid, and methods for operating the same. The system may have a main AC bus which is coupleable to the utility grid. The fuel cell may be coupled to main AC bus through an inverter. The turbine generator may be coupled to the main AC bus through a series of inverters, one of which may include the inverter by which the fuel cell is connected to the main AC bus. One or more load banks may be provided to provide a load for electrical power generated from the fuel cell, turbine generator, or both in case the system is disconnected from the utility grid. Further support and backup systems may be provided.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to systems having a fuel cell and a turbine generator, each capable of providing electrical power to a utility grid, and methods for operating the same. The system may have a main AC bus which is coupleable to the utility grid. The fuel cell may be coupled to main AC bus through an inverter. The turbine generator may be coupled to the main AC bus through a series of inverters, one of which may include the inverter by which the fuel cell is connected to the main AC bus. One or more load banks may be provided to provide a load for electrical power generated from the fuel cell, turbine generator, or both in case the system is disconnected from the utility grid. Further support and backup systems may be provided.

Abstract: In disclosed techniques, secure communication initiation and execution is used for datacenter power control. Information relating to power control is encrypted for inclusion in a first data payload. The first data payload is used for datacenter power infrastructure control. The first data payload is sent from a first component within a datacenter to a second component within the datacenter. The first component and the second component enable power infrastructure power control of the datacenter. The datacenter power infrastructure control is modified based on decryption of the first data payload by the second component within the datacenter. The first data payload provides for intelligent power control within the datacenter. Modifying the datacenter power infrastructure control dynamically changes power control within the datacenter. The changing power control changes power policies within the datacenter. The first component is authenticated using the first data payload. Encryption includes obscurity.

Abstract: An enhanced primary treatment (EPT) system includes an EPT settling tank. A sludge drain discharges a sludge including BOD from the EPT settling tank and a clarified effluent discharge recovers decanted fluid from the EPT settling tank. A controller has at least one computer processor. A sludge sensor is communicatively coupled to the controller. The sludge sensor provides a sludge BOD concentration measurement, or a measurement from which the sludge BOD concentration is calculated. A process algorithm controls the sludge valve to control the discharge of the sludge by gravity or by pumping in response to data from the sludge sensor of the sludge BOD concentration. A method of controlling an enhanced primary treatment (EPT) system is also described.

Abstract: A coating device for coating a medical device with a drug-eluting material uses an in-process drying station between coats to improve a drug release profile. The drying station includes a heat nozzle configured for applying a uniform drying gas. A coating process using the dryer includes a closed-loop control for the gas between drying steps and an improved nozzle for producing more consistent spray patterns.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of particle size determination for particles suspended within a light-transmissive medium. The method includes directing a monochromatic light source into the medium and collecting from the medium a Raman-scattered light spectrum. The method includes analyzing the Raman spectrum to determine an amount of Tyndall scattering of the Raman spectrum caused by particles within the medium, and thus determine the size and the number of particles mediating the Tyndall scattering.

Abstract: The data storage system according to certain aspects can allow users to share a portion of a file (e.g., a document) in secondary storage. The user may specify a portion of a secondary storage file to share and send a link to the portion to another user. The other user can access the shared portion from the link, and just the shared portion may be restored from secondary storage. The data storage system according to certain aspects can also provide a native view of secondary storage data on a client computer. The index data and/or metadata relating to secondary storage data may be stored in native format (e.g., format of the application(s) that generated the secondary storage data) so that the secondary storage data can be displayed in a native view. The index data and/or metadata may be synchronized on the client without synchronizing the secondary storage data itself.

Abstract: A light pipe array assembly is disclosed which includes an opaque carrier having an elongated planar platform defining upper and lower horizontal surfaces and a longitudinal axis, a first set of light pipes supported on the upper surface of the platform and arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform, and a second set of light pipes supported on the lower surface of the platform and arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the platform in alignment with the first set of light pipes, wherein the first and second sets of light pipes are optically isolated from each other by the platform of the carrier.

Abstract: A door lock system comprising a first rotary configured to control extension and retraction of the deadbolt via a primary cam mechanism; a second rotary control configured to control extension and retraction of the latch; and a link configured to retract the deadbolt in response to operation of the second rotary control when the latch is retracted by the second rotary control. The link is configured to move along a linear path normal to the movement of the deadbolt and the door latch and to contact the primary cam mechanism upon the link movement to affect deadbolt retraction and extension. A lever may be used to retract the latch in response to rotation of the first rotary control in a first rotational direction when the deadbolt is retracted by the first rotary control.

Abstract: A combiner heads-up (HUD) display assembly having a motion transfer mechanism, where the combiner HUD assembly includes a housing, a plurality of linkage members disposed in the housing, an actuator disposed in the housing and connected to one of the plurality of linkage members, and a bracket connected to one of the plurality of linkage members. A display device, such as a combiner mirror, is connected to the bracket. The actuator changes the plurality of linkage members between a first configuration, where the display device is in a stowed position, and a second configuration, where the display device is in a deployed position. A pin is integrally formed with the bracket, and the pin is in contact with at least one of the plurality of linkage members when the display device is in the stowed position and the deployed position.

Abstract: A dispensing valve comprising a metering valve for a pressurized aerosol application. The dispensing valve comprises a mounting cup, a gasket, a valve body and a valve housing defining a cavity. The valve housing is captively retained by the mounting cup and a spring biasing the valve body against the gasket into a normally closed position. A lower portion of the valve housing communicating with the product to be dispensed. A valve stem is coupled to the valve body and an actuator is supported by the valve stem. The metering valve is delimited by a metering valve seat and a stop. A metering member is movable, within the metering chamber, to dispense a predetermined quantity of product. The metering valve seat comprising at least one micro vent which facilitates supplying air to the metering valve seat to break a seal formed by surface tension of the product to be dispensed.

Abstract: A wide angle video camera system which eliminates barrel distortion and increases the field of view by combining multiple images. Image distortion may be corrected through use of a jig to determine the field of view and distortion parameters of a camera lens. From these measurements, one may calculate the amount of adjustment needed at various points in the image. Once the image correction parameters are determined for a particular camera lens, the real time image obtained from the camera may be corrected immediately, without the need for post image processing to correct for distortion. As multiple overlapping images may be immediately corrected, they may also be instantaneously aligned and combined into a single image.