Abstract: This disclosure relates to quaternary phosphonium compounds having lipophilic groups. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to quaternary phosphonium compounds having chemical formula as reported herein. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to compositions and devices comprising or coated with quaternary phosphonium compounds disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to preventing or treating a microbial infection or cancer using quaternary phosphonium compounds disclosed herein.

Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.

Abstract: A compressed gas energy storage system to provide isothermal compression/expansion for energy storage includes a housing defining an envelope including an internal volume; a phase change material (PCM) partially filling the internal volume; a dendritic (hierarchical) gas flow path through the PCM; and a piston driven by a drive mechanism and that moves relative to the PCM within the housing.

Abstract: A battery module is provided. The battery module may comprise a first battery cell of a plurality of battery cells, a second battery cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a heat transfer insert. The heat transfer insert is inserted between the first battery cell and the second battery cell, and is configured to thermally conduct heat from the first battery cells and the second battery cell. The battery module may further comprise a cold plate, coupled to the first heat transfer insert. The cold plate may be configured to transfer the heat from the heat transfer insert to an exterior environment of the battery module.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless communication apparatus and methods that, among other advantages, improve bit error rates. In some examples, a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) transmitter receives data for transmission. The transmitter applies a joint constellation and precoding process to the received data to generate corresponding transmit symbols. The joint constellation and precoding process encodes the symbols jointly, using a codebook that maps sequences of bits to symbols. Further, the transmitter applies a Mahalanobis distance process to the transmit symbols to separate the transmit symbols, and generates a transmission signal based on the separated transmit symbols. The transmitter transmits the transmission signal to each of multiple antennae for wireless transmission. In some examples, a receiver receives the transmitted symbols from the plurality of antennae, and applies a corresponding decoding process to the received symbols to generate the data.

Abstract: Fusion proteins, comprising at least one single chain antibody fragment (scFV), and a cancer antigen or marker, or a fragment thereof are provided. The scFV is capable of selectively binding to a cytokine released by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) expressing cell such as interferon gamma (IFN-?) or tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?). The cancer antigen or marker may comprise the extracellular domain of CD19. Methods for isolating or purifying CAR expressing cells using fusion proteins are provided.

Abstract: A device for providing a therapeutic stimulus to a subject is provided. The device may comprise a material, a network of flexible cells, at least one channel, and a working material. The material may be configured to cover a portion of the subject and may have an inner surface for engaging a surface of the subject and an exterior surface facing away from the surface of the subject. The network of flexible cells may be coupled to the material and each flexible cell may have an internal cavity. The working material may be disposed within the internal cavities of the flexible cells. The at least one channel may be arranged to allow exchange of the working material between flexible cells due to application of force upon the network from movement of the surface of the subject.

Abstract: A method for forming a nanomaterial coating through solute-assisted assembly is provided. The method includes steps of: providing a mixture comprising a solvent, a solute, and a nanomaterial or particle; applying sonication to the mixture; and contacting a substrate with the mixture so as to form a coating of the nanomaterial or the particle onto the substrate. The solute is selected from a salt, a sugar, an acid, a base, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides the resulting products comprising the nanomaterial coating for flexible electronics and functional textiles.

Abstract: A compressed gas energy storage system to provide isothermal compression/expansion for energy storage includes a housing defining an envelope including an internal volume; a phase change material (PCM) partially filling the internal volume; a dendritic (hierarchical) gas flow path through the PCM; and a piston driven by a drive mechanism and that moves relative to the PCM within the housing.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition and a method of using the same for killing cancer cells are provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amounts of one oxidizable diphenol and a manganese porphyrin in one-part dosage form or in a two-part dosage form. The oxidizable diphenol and the manganese porphyrin can be administrated to a subject in need thereof simultaneously or sequentially.

Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.

Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diagnostic tool, and, more particularly, to a diagnostic tool for analyzing and using the results of a flow mediated dilation test.

Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to diagnosing a nature and magnitude of faults within electrical and mechanical systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)-6,8a-dihydropyrano[3,2-b]pyran-2-(4aH)-one (2) and methods of making (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4). Other pyranopyrans were also synthesized. Also compositions containing (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4) (or other pyranopyrans described herein) and optionally a carrier. In addition, methods for killing microorganisms or weeds on or in an object or area involving contacting the object or area with an effective microorganisms or weeds killing amount of a composition containing (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4) (or other pyranopyrans described herein) and optionally a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel polycationic amphiphilic compounds useful as antimicrobial agents. The present invention further includes methods useful for removing microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms from a surface. The present invention further includes compositions and methods useful for preventing or reducing the growth or proliferation of microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms on a surface.

Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.

Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for cooling heat-generating devices. A plurality of heat exchangers are in thermal communication with a plurality electronic devices. Each of the plurality of heat exchangers includes at least one channel configured to receive and circulate a working liquid. Each of the plurality of heat exchangers may be a cold plate, an air cooler, and a combination thereof. The plurality of heat exchangers include at least one cold plate in direct contact with at least one of the plurality of electronic device. At least one air cooler circulates air and convectively absorbs heat from the remaining electronic devices.