Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for a 24-GHz phased array for indoor smart radar comprising at least 6 horizontally placed antenna elements as a vertically placed 5-element series-fed microstrip patch array. The beam of the phased array can be continuously steered on the H-plane to different directions through a novel vector control array. Each element can adjust the phase and amplitude of the corresponding element of the horizontally placed linear array. The phased array system of the present invention may be fabricated on a single printed circuit board (PCB), and PIN diodes are used to realize beam steering by modulating the decomposed received signal. In order to compensate for the loss of the vector control array and reduce the noise figure, six low noise amplifiers (LNAs) are also used in the array. The present invention has the ability to continuously steer the beam on the H-plane.

Abstract: A method for generating microfractures in low carbonate mineral content shale reservoirs in which sulfate acid or persulfate compound (such as ammonium persulfate ((NH4)2S2O8)) injected into conventional fracturing fluid can react with shale carbonate components resulting in the precipitation reaction of gypsum crystal (CaSO4·2H2O) to occur.

Abstract: A kit for testing for a virus and interacting with a sensor are disclosed. For example, the kit can include a first container having a first media for conditioning, catalyst formation and rinsing of the sensor. The first media can comprise V mL of 1 M KOH. The kit can have a second container with a second media for negative control (baseline solution) for the sensor. The second media can comprise W ML of 0.01 M KOH. The kit can further include a third container having a third media for sample testing with the sensor. The third media can comprise X mL of 0.01 M KOH. The third container can receive Y mL of saliva to complete a Z mL total volume in the third container prior to sample testing. In some versions, a ratio V: W: X: Y: Z=1.0: 1.0: 0.9: 0.1: 1.0 can be used.

Abstract: A microwave-induced heating of CNT filled (or coated) polymer composites for enhancing inter-bead diffusive bonding of fused filament fabricated parts. The technique incorporates microwave absorbing nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) onto the surface or throughout the volume of 3D printer polymer filament to increase the inter-bead bond strength following a post microwave irradiation treatment and/or in-situ focused microwave beam during printing. The overall strength of the final 3D printed part will be dramatically increased and the isotropic mechanical properties of fused filament part will approach or exceed conventionally manufactured counterparts.

Abstract: An optical waveguide includes a first waveguide core, a second waveguide core, a first subwavelength multilayer cladding, a second subwavelength multilayer cladding and a third subwavelength multilayer cladding. The first waveguide core and the second waveguide core have a width (w) and a height (h). The first waveguide core is disposed between the first subwavelength multilayer cladding and the second subwavelength multilayer cladding. The second waveguide core is disposed between the second subwavelength multilayer cladding and the third subwavelength multilayer cladding. Each subwavelength multilayer cladding has a number (TV) of alternating subwavelength ridges having a periodicy (A) and a filling fraction (p). A total coupling coefficient (|/c|) of the first waveguide core and the second waveguide core is from 10 to 0.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to predicting an onset of a cerebral hemorrhagic event in a subject by testing a blood sample of the subject for the presence or absence of one or more indicators; and correlating the presence or absence of the one or more indicators to the subjects risk for suffering from the cerebral hemorrhagic event, where the presence of the one or more indicators is correlated to an increased risk in the subject for suffering from the cerebral hemorrhagic event and where the absence of the one or more indicators is correlated to a decreased risk in the subject for suffering from the cerebral hemorrhagic event. The methods of the present disclosure may also include implementing a therapeutic decision in order to prevent the cerebral hemorrhagic event. The present disclosure also pertains to kits for use in predicting an onset of a cerebral hemorrhagic event in a subject.

Abstract: Core-cladding planar waveguide (PWG) structures and methods of making and using same. The core-cladding PWG structures can be synthesized by hydride vapor phase epitaxy and processed by mechanical and chemical-mechanical polishing. An Er doping concentration of [Er] between 1×1018 atoms/cm3 and 1×1022 atoms/cm3 can be in the core layer. Such PWGs have a core region that can achieve optical confinement between 96% and 99% and above.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to modified plants or seeds that include: (1) overexpressed rice SUMO E3 ligase SIZ1 (OsSIZ1), an analog thereof, a homolog thereof, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof; and (2) overexpressed Larrea tridentate rubisco activase (LtRCA), an analog thereof, a homolog thereof, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof. The modified plant or seed demonstrates enhanced resistance to environmental stress. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of developing a modified plant or seed of the present disclosure by overexpressing in the plant or seed: (1) rice SUMO E3 ligase SIZ1 (OsSIZ1), an analog thereof, a homolog thereof, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof; and (2) Larrea tridentate rubisco activase (LtRCA), an analog thereof, a homolog thereof, a derivative thereof, or combinations thereof. Further embodiments pertain to methods of growing a modified plant or seed of the present disclosure in a field.

Abstract: Methods and systems of 3D printing non-photocurable thermosetting polymer materials and continuous fiber composites that reduces the manufacturing time and energy required by implementing fast, self-sustaining, and self-propagating, in-situ curing of the polymer and the and continuous fiber composites as the non-photocurable thermosetting polymer materials are being printed.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a subject using a dynamo torque analyzer includes recording the force produced during an isometric contraction of the subject with a load cell, processing data associated with the isometric contraction, and calculating and displaying, via a microcomputer of the dynamo torque analyzer, peak torque, and rate of torque development values using the data associated with the isometric contraction. The dynamo torque analyzer calculates and displays the peak torque and rate of torque development values in real time.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of repelling an animal from an object by applying a composition to the object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and 3-Mercapto-3-Methyl Butanol (MMB). In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a composition for repelling an animal from an object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and MMB.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method and meat product made by contacting an emulsion with a meat product for a time sufficient to, wherein the emulsion comprises by weight: 10% to 50% water, 0.1 to 4.0% Quillaja, 0.1% to 8% meat flavoring, 60% to 85% high oleic sunflower oil, meat seasoning, 0-2.0% salt, and optionally one or more stabilizers.

Abstract: Methods for optimization of liquid oil production by huff-n-puff in shale reservoirs to achieve an improved (and optimal) oil recovery factor. The process determines and utilizes the optimum huff and puff times, number of cycles and soaking time under practical operation and reservoir conditions. The huff time in the process is a period so long that the pressure near the wellbore reaches the set maximum injection pressure during the huff period. The puff time in the process is the time required for the pressure near the wellbore to reach the set minimum production pressure during the puff period. Soaking is typically not necessary during the huff-n-puff gas injection in shale oil reservoirs. The number of huff-n-puff cycles is determinable by the time in which the economic rate cut-off is reached.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, apparatus and method for generating randomly aligned fiber beards for evaluation. The system comprises abase and an x-axis frame member couples to and is positioned parallel to the base. A y-axis frame member is couple to and positioned perpendicular to the base. A sample plate is removably coupled to the y-axis frame member and defines one or more holes. A fiber clamp couples to and is movable by the x-axis frame member perpendicularly to the sample plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides using ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to enhance MSR assessment by making the assessment more objective, reproducible, and recordable to allow a more precise and/or personalized approach to the medical practice of individual patients via using multiple ultrasound functions and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and consistency of assessing reflexes and allowing MSR data to be combined with other patient medical information for improved diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.

Abstract: The present invention includes a medicated dental floss and a method of making a medicated dental floss comprising: stretching a dental floss; dipping the dental floss in a biocompatible polymer—solvent bath to coat the braided dental floss; drying the coated braided dental floss; dipping the coated dental floss in a medicated solution comprising an encapsulated medicament; and drying the medicated encapsulant on the coated dental floss.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a self-sprayer device for self-administering an animal product to an animal and providing environmental enrichment to the animal.

Abstract: A composition comprising Quinoline is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (?PAD), for low-cost and user-friendly analytical devices capable of use for disease screening, point-of-care pathogen and biomarker detection, food and water quality testing. A microfluidic paper-based analytical device is further produced by chemical vapor deposition for multiplex heavy metal detection in water. Assay demonstrations proved that the immobilization of functional groups and multiplex heavy metal detection is suitable for real-world applications and established the approach for DNA analysis. The disclosed invention comprises multilayer capability, including the ability for various biomolecules to be immobilized with charge interaction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and device for determining sex of an embryo utilizing a non-invasive grading of early stage embryos (pre-hatching) based upon specific gravity, density and/or estimated weight. The device comprises a drop chamber having a lumen, capable of assessing characteristics of at least one embryo while descending. The system allows 100% recovery of embryos. A processor is further capable of performing assessment of the embryos. The disclosed system supports a wide variety of scenarios for human and animal reproductive technologies and related products and services.