Abstract: Systems and methods for Endovascular Perfusion Augmentation for Critical Care (EPACC) are provided. The system may include a catheter having an expandable aortic blood flow regulation device disposed on the distal end of the catheter for placement within an aorta of a patient. The system may also include a catheter controller unit that causes the expandable aortic blood flow regulation device to expand and contract to restrict blood flow through the aorta.

Abstract: A portable filtration system is described. The system may comprise: a mixing portion, comprising: a pump adaptor and a contaminant regulator. The pump adaptor may comprise: an upper plate, a lower plate, and a screen. The screen may axially extend between the upper and lower plates, wherein the upper plate, the lower plate, and the screen define a channel of a mixing chamber. The contaminant regulator may comprise a through-passage coupled to the upper plate, wherein the through-passage is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A band track including a band having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side face, and a second side face; a plurality of teeth extending from the inner surface and spaced apart circumferentially around the inner surface; a plurality of lugs extending from the outer surface and each spaced a distance apart circumferentially around the outer surface; a plurality of living hinges defined within the band circumferentially between each of the plurality of teeth; and at least one fiber-reinforcement disposed circumferentially within a neutral plane of the plurality of living hinges and a method of making the same.

Abstract: A method for making field emission devices so that they have emitter tips in the form of a needle-like point with a width and length configured such that ratio of the width to the length ranges from about 0.001 to about 0.05, and associated methods for making the tips by 3-D printing.

Abstract: The emergency egress apparatus includes a protuberance mated to a first portion of the door barricade and a keeper mated to a second portion of the door barricade. A retainer is selectively disposed between one of two positions. A first position defines the placement of the retainer that establishes an interference fit between the protuberance and the keeper. A second position defines the placement of the retainer such that it is not in contact with the protuberance or the keeper.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an optical source; a photoconductive switch triggered by the optical source; and an enclosure unit that contains the optical source and the photoconductive switch in a single integrated package. The optical source may output a laser. The optical source may be a diode. The enclosure unit may be conductive. The enclosure unit may be non-conductive. The device may include an electrical connector operatively connected to the optical source. The electrical connector may provide power and control signals to the optical source. The electrical connector may be attached to an outer surface of the enclosure unit.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to telescopic apparatus, systems and methods for imaging dim objects near bright objects, include daylight imaging of satellites and other objects, a platform/telescope configured for daylight imaging of satellites and other objects, as well as modifications thereto configured to perform specific functions individually and/or in conjunction with other platforms/devices (e.g., radar tracking devices).

Abstract: In a system of receivers and transmitters, a mixed-mode distributed coherent aperture technique includes receiving a combination of separable transmit waveforms; processing the combination of separable transmit waveforms to estimate coherence parameters associated with each separable transmit waveform of the combination of separable transmit waveforms; based on an estimation of the coherence parameters, determining a signal model of a next set of transmissions of the separable transmit waveforms transmitted by a plurality of transmitters; processing the signal model according to a mixed-mode distributed coherent radar operating mode that is a function of coherence parameter errors associated with each separable transmit waveform and a size of the sub-array; and sending the processed signal model to the plurality of transmitters for each transmitter to generate its own separable transmit waveform selected from the separable waveforms for transmission.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for sequencing nucleic acids using nucleotide analogues and translocation of tags from incorporated nucleotide analogues through a nanopore. In aspects, this disclosure is related to composition, method, and system for sequencing a nucleic acid using tag molecules and detection of translocation through a nanopore of tags released from incorporation of the molecule.

Abstract: A high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) structure configured to generate a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) combined with a grating structure which interacts with the 2DEG when a bias voltage is applied across the HEMT structure to responsively generate Smith-Purcell radiation.

Abstract: A thermogenic emergency airway management device configured to prevent or treat hypothermia in a patient. The device may be configured to receive inlet air and modify one or more properties of the inlet air to output air at a temperature and/or humidity associated with the prevention and/or treatment of hypothermia. In an embodiment, the device may receive input via a user interface to determine a temperature and/or humidity associated with the air to be output to the patient. In an embodiment, the input may additionally include an amount of air to be output to the patient. In such an embodiment, the device may be configured to cause the amount of air to be output to the patient to prevent and/or treat hypothermia.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein reduce numerous active regulators (e.g., to only one) used in previous circuits that require regulated current and still accomplish the current regulation provided to each load by means of an array of autotransformers, and if required, rectifiers, and filters. Therefore, in an exemplary embodiment, there is eliminated the numerous active regulators by replacing them with simple passive components and an active regulator.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a mechanical actuator based on a fiber optic platform. A material that is configured to be activated by light may be incorporated into an optical fiber that serves as both an actuator and a power delivery network. This platform is adaptable to different materials, types of motions, and length scales and allows for precise delivery of photons to the material.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, a system and method is configured for scheduling and invoking power sharing among satellites within a constellation of satellites such that energy storage systems at a target satellite may by charged prior to the use of electric propulsion thrust activation or other high electricity demand operations (or such operations contemporaneously augmented) by power beams transmitted from other (source) satellites within the constellation.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to classification of an unknown object. A time series signal associated with an unknown object can be obtained from a sensor. The time series signal can be subjected to a transform set, such as a Fourier transform and a discrete cosine transform, to produce a transform outcome. Based, at least in part, on the transform outcome, the unknown object can be classified.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of vaccines and binding molecules, as well as preparations and methods of their use in the treatment and/or prevention of disease. Described are vaccines and binding molecules, compositions containing the same, and uses thereof for treating or preventing coronavirus infections, in particular, ?-coronaviruses such as SARS- CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, as well as SARS-CoV-1 and other coronaviruses.

Abstract: A method of detecting a presence of Francisella tularensis (F. tularensis). The method includes amplifying a first nucleic acid from said specimen using a first plurality of primers, said first plurality of primers comprising SEQ ID NO 4 and SEQ ID NO 5. When the first nucleic acid is detected, then the presence of F. tularensis is determined.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus related to a self-preservation/self-protection system (SPS). The SPS system includes a local area situation awareness sensor suite (LASASS), multiple central pattern generator (mCPG) decision circuitries and related actuators. The SPS system utilizes the LASASS, mCPG circuitries and actuators to perform the desired processing and effectuate changes in the position of an object to be detected or avoided.

Abstract: Methods of prevention of symptomatic malaria in a malaria-naïve, G6PD-normal human subject comprising administering to the human subject a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I). A compound of Formula (I) can be administered prior to potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, during potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, and after potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium. The methods of the invention also pertains to kits comprising specific doses of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), and instructions for administration of dosing quantity and frequency. The methods of the invention also pertain to determining doses of Formula (I) that meet the general regulatory requirement for a drug to be efficacious in the prevention of malaria in malaria-naïve subjects.