Abstract: A filter element for air filtration in a ventilation system of a mobile device, in particular of a vehicle, ship or aircraft, the filter element including a multiple-layer filter medium, the multiple-layer filter medium including an inflow-side first filter layer which is configured as a prefilter layer with an anti-microbial finish, a second filter layer which is configured as a fine filter layer, and a third filter layer which is configured as a support layer of the fine filter layer.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment apparatus includes: a first reduction catalyst, disposed in a flow path of combustion exhaust gas of a fuel; a reductant supply part, disposed upstream of the first reduction catalyst; a reductant decreasing catalyst, disposed downstream of the first reduction catalyst; at least one second reduction catalyst, disposed downstream of the reductant decreasing catalyst; a first concentration measuring part measuring a first concentration which is a concentration of the specific substance in the combustion exhaust gas at a position downstream of the first reduction catalyst and upstream of the reductant decreasing catalyst; a second concentration measuring part for measuring a second concentration which is a concentration of the specific substance in the combustion exhaust gas at a position downstream of the reductant decreasing catalyst; and a decision part configured to decide whether to increase or decrease a supply amount of the reductant from the reductant supply part.

Abstract: A shaker for actuating a fluidic sample in a container, comprising a shaking plate which connected by a first linking rod to a first eccentric drive which is connected to an axis; a counterweight which connected by a second linking rod to a second eccentric drive which if connected to the axis with an offset to the first eccentric drive; and a motor which rotates the axis to which first and second eccentric drive are connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer system (1) for use in a barrier system (2) and to a beta component (8) for use in a transfer system (1) and to a barrier system (2) and to a production facility (3).

Abstract: Microfluidic apparatuses (e.g., systems, devices, etc.) and methods for microfluidic provide detection of polynucleotide concentration. These apparatuses may include removable, single-use or reusable microfluidic members that may include one or more channels, chambers and/or substrates for performing microfluidic maneuvers and are adapted for detection of polynucleotide concentration. For example, the microfluidic member may be a microfluidic cartridge that may be inserted, held and/or seated in a microfluidic driver apparatus that may oversee and control operations within one or more cartridges based in part on the detected concentration of polynucleotide.

Abstract: The methods and systems described herein are directed to a reagent delivery system for delivering multiple reagents from microwell arrays to reaction channels with a reduction of air gaps or bubbles or for removing cells not entrapped in hydrogel cages. In some embodiments, reagents are moved through a channel by a pump attached to a channel outlet and a pressure column applied to a channel inlet.

Abstract: A cell thawer is provided. The cell thawer comprises: a thawing part comprising a heating block, which includes a first heating block and a second heating block that form a heating space for heating a container storing a predetermined amount of a biological material including cells, a heater, which is provided in the heating block so that the heating block can be provided with heat, an insulating block, which is coupled to the heating block so as to encompass the heater, and a support, which is for supporting the lower portion of the container in the heating space; a driving part for providing driving force that linearly moves each of the first heating block and the second heating block in the left and right directions; and a control part for controlling the operations of the thawing part and the driving part.

Abstract: A vacuum coating system includes a vacuum head assembly for applying a coating to a part traveling therethrough. In one embodiment, the vacuum head assembly includes an internal filtration system. In another embodiment, the vacuum head assembly is split about apertures through which the part travels such that an upper portion of the vacuum head assembly can be separated (e.g., hinged upwardly) from a lower portion of the vacuum head assembly. In one embodiment, the system includes a light curing system that includes a plurality of longitudinally extending light sources arrayed radially about the part traveling therethrough along the longitudinal axis. The light sources emit light to cure the coating on the part as it passes through the light curing system.

Abstract: A resin-coated drawn and ironed can includes a coating layer of a resin containing a polyester resin as a main component, on at least an inner surface of the can. A water contact angle of a surface of the coating layer is 80° or more and 100° or less. The coating layer preferably has a thickness of 10 ?m or more and 25 ?m or less and a surface indentation modulus of 2000 MPa or more and 3400 MPa or less.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer, a fingerprint recognition module, and an electronic device are provided, and belong to the field of ultrasonic detection technologies. The ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode layer (01), a piezoelectric material layer (02), and a second electrode layer (03) that are sequentially stacked. The first electrode layer (01) includes a plurality of spaced first electrode blocks (011), the second electrode layer (03) includes a plurality of spaced second electrode blocks (031), and orthographic projection of each first electrode block (011) on the second electrode layer (03) overlaps at least one second electrode block (031). The first electrode layer (01) is disposed in a discretized manner, and a thickness of each first electrode block (011) is greater than a thickness threshold, so that a plurality of waveguide structures that can limit propagation paths of ultrasonic waves can be formed at the first electrode layer (01).

Abstract: A main object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for disposing of a battery, with which the battery can be deactivated well. The present disclosure achieves the object by providing a method for disposing of a battery, the method including: a soaking step of soaking a battery including an Al terminal in a treatment liquid to decrease a voltage of the battery by causing outer short circuit through the treatment liquid, wherein the treatment liquid contains water and a supporting salt; and in the soaking step, a covering body including conductivity is used, and the covering body is arranged so as to cover at least a part of the Al terminal to make the treatment liquid and the Al terminal electrically connected through the covering body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lithium rolling apparatus for forming a lithium foil by rolling a lithium sheet and includes a first roll which contacts a first surface of the lithium sheet; a second roll which contacts a second surface of the lithium sheet; and a first conveyor device disposed at a rear side of the first roll and the second roll, including a belt which transports the lithium foil while controlling tension applied to the lithium foil by surface-contacting at least a part of the second surface of the lithium foil.

Abstract: An expandable tree pot includes a pot body and a pot lip arrangement. The pot lip arrangement is in the form of an accordion-style telescoping structure designed to be expanded from a collapsed position to a fully extended position to increase the height of the pot body from a minimum height to a maximum height to permit a user to continue to use the expandable tree pot upon a tree contained therein growing beyond the minimum height of the pot body.

Abstract: A plant holder that is configured to hold multiple plant pots and that is rotatable so that the pots may be positioned on either side of the planter or positioned in a flat work-table like manner

Abstract: A multifunctional gardening device designed to support includes a vegetable support member with a sidewall featuring at least one aperture, which may receive a vertical support member, thereby securing the vegetable support member in place. Extending from the sidewall is a base member characterized by a curved shape, forming the bottom surface of the vegetable support member. The vegetable support member also incorporates a distal end portion of the base member, projecting away from the sidewall, which defines a curved profile. Additionally, the base member is equipped with at least one second aperture on its bottom surface, purposed for facilitating fluid drainage.

Abstract: A thorn extractor apparatus has a frame, a roller, a screen that surrounds the roller, and a collection bin for receiving the thorny seeds. The frame includes a first and second side member, frame couplers, and a plurality of horizontal beams. The roller and screen work together to pick up and convey the thorny seeds to the collection bin to be discarded. The thorn extractor apparatus may feature a plurality of rollers coupled to a plurality of screens. The thorn extractor apparatus may also feature a vacuum, a kickstand, added weights, and a hitch mechanism configured to be pulled by a vehicle. Two or more frames may be coupled together in sequence to multiply the number of rollers clearing the ground of thorny seeds. The thorn extractor apparatus, in some examples, may feature an automatic drive system or be couplable to a vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled hydroponic plant growing systems.

Abstract: An aeroponics apparatus may include a grow bed tray having a base and at least two side-walls, the grow bed tray being able to hold a plant support at a position spaced from the base of the grow bed tray, and a nebulizer for nebulizing nutrient solution, the nebulizer located at the base of the grow bed tray and comprising an ultrasonic transducer and a holder for holding the ultrasonic transducer. Also disclosed is a method for crop production using the aeroponics apparatus by either flowing nutrient solution into the base of the grow bed tray to contact at least the roots of the crops or providing nutrient solution at the base of the grow bed tray and nebulizing the nutrient solution so that the nebulized nutrient solution contacts at least the roots of the crops.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods of selecting an animal or plant, and producing progeny from the animal or plant, using segmented phased genotypes.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 22150935 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 22150935, to the plants of soybean cultivar 22150935, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 22150935, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 22150935. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 22150935. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 22150935, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 22150935 with another soybean cultivar.