Abstract: Systems and method for the preparation and delivery of biological samples for charged particle analysis are disclosed herein. An example system at least includes an ion filter coupled to select a sample ion from an ionized sample supply, the ion filter including a quadrupole filter to select the sample ion from the sample supply, an energy reduction cell coupled to receive the selected sample ion and reduce a kinetic energy of the sample ion, a validation unit coupled to receive the sample ion and determine whether the sample ion is a target sample ion, a substrate coupled to receive the sample, wherein the substrate is electron transparent, an ion transport module coupled to receive the sample ion from the ion filter and transport the sample ion to the substrate, and an imaging system arranged to image, with a low energy charged particle beam, the sample located on the substrate, wherein the substrate is arranged in an analysis location.

Abstract: An example lid assembly may include a lid and a slider. The lid may further include a guide channel configured to receive the slider, and the channel may limit the lateral movement of the slider. The guide channel may further include a pair of air vents. The slider may be configured to slide along the lid, from a closed position where the slider covers the opening and to an opened position in which the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents of the container may be released. The slider may be configured to lock into place in both the closed position and the opened position.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for computing process flow control via determination of dialogue context between a user and an artificial intelligence assistant. Multiple defined computing process flows are received by the system. Each of the defined computing process flows describe one or more instructions to be performed. Information about the defined computing process flows and dialogue between the user and the artificial intelligence assistant are provided as a prompt to a large language model (LLM). The system receives from the LLM one or more selected commands for a defined computing process flow relating to the context of the received input from the user. The system performs the command as to the computing process flow.

Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.

Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.

Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.

Abstract: A material containment and delivery system includes a base assembly and a vessel comprising a housing configured to contain a material. In embodiments, the base is a free standing assembly, is anchored to the ground or a structure, is configured to be coupled to a vehicle, and/or the like. The vessel may be rotatably coupled to the base assembly near the second end, and may include a positioning assembly configured to move the vessel from a first position to a second position. The system may further include a load cell assembly, coupled to the positioning assembly and configured to determine a weight of material within the vessel.

Abstract: A material containment and delivery system includes a base assembly and a vessel comprising a housing configured to contain a material. In embodiments, the base is a free standing assembly, is anchored to the ground or a structure, is configured to be coupled to a vehicle, and/or the like. The vessel may be rotatably coupled to the base assembly near the second end, and may include a positioning assembly configured to move the vessel from a first position to a second position. The system may further include a load cell assembly, coupled to the positioning assembly and configured to determine a weight of material within the vessel.

Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.

Abstract: A water still having an evaporative chamber containing the liquid water. When the evaporative chamber subjected to solar provided heat the water vaporizes and then condenses on the condensing plate where the condensed water flows to a collection reservoir. The condensed water contacts solid essential minerals or precious metals to “re-mineralize” the condensed water. The condensed water is contained within the heated evaporative chamber to force suspended volatile gases to be exhausted from the water.

Abstract: A system and method to efficiently back up files while preserving memory resources. The system includes a generation module to generate an unordered list of backup files and associated attributes, and a processing module to back up local files one at a time by modifying the backup files to reflect changes to the local files. The processing module may include a retrieval module to retrieve local file attribute information from the hard disk, a comparator module to compare the local file attributes to corresponding backup file information on the list, and an update module to update the corresponding backup file to reflect any differences. In this manner, the present invention avoids processing limitations caused by insufficient memory and/or excessive quantities of local files.

Abstract: An article of manufacture and system are provided for allocating storage space to a storage pool. A request for storage space for the storage pool is received. A list of locations associated with the storage pool is obtained, wherein the locations are capable of spanning multiple file systems or multiple directories within a single file system. One or more allocation techniques are applied to select one or more locations at which storage space is to be allocated. The storage space is allocated at the selected one or more locations.

Abstract: A system and method to optimize memory usage during data backup. The system generates lists of files and attributes corresponding to local files and backup files, selectively allocates storage of the lists to the hard disk and/or memory, compares the lists, and updates the backup files to reflect differences between the local files and the backup files. At least a portion of the lists may be allocated to hard disk storage based on preestablised criteria such as historical memory usage, a dynamic determination of the amount of available memory relative to the amount of memory needed to perform a current backup, or a prior determination of the amount of available memory compared to the amount of memory required to perform a current backup. In this manner, the present invention efficiently utilizes memory resources to perform incremental backup procedures quickly and reliably and facilitates large scale file backup.

Abstract: A system and method to efficiently back up files while preserving memory resources. The system includes a generation module to generate an unordered list of backup files and associated attributes, and a processing module to back up local files one at a time by modifying the backup files to reflect changes to the local files. The processing module may include a retrieval module to retrieve local file attribute information from the hard disk, a comparator module to compare the local file attributes to corresponding backup file information on the list, and an update module to update the corresponding backup file to reflect any differences. In this manner, the present invention avoids processing limitations caused by insufficient memory and/or excessive quantities of local files.

Abstract: A machine tool stand and/or workbench, electrical outlet panel, light supply, and modular task box system, combined into an integrated system that includes a support structure having a support base on wheels and side rails disposed on the surface of the support base. The side rails include structure for attaching tool holders, work pieces holders, work surfaces, and the like.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for allocating storage space to a storage pool. A request for storage space for the storage pool is received. A list of locations associated with the storage pool is obtained, wherein the locations are capable of spanning multiple file systems or multiple directories within a single file system. One or more allocation techniques are applied to select one or more locations at which storage space is to be allocated. The storage space is allocated at the selected one or more locations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a denture adhesive composition comprising a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid, anhydride, or salt polymer or mixtures thereof, and at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer. The present invention also relates to a denture adhesive composition comprising at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer and at least two adhesive components wherein one of the adhesive components is a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid, anhydride or salt polymer of mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The subject invention encompasses a denture adhesive composition comprising one or more adhesive components suitable for adhering to the oral cavity and a denture base and at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer wherein the self-supporting layer is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, nylon, rayon, polyethylene oxide, cellulose acetate, cellulose derivatives, cloth, paper, microcrystalline wax, synthetic fibers, natural fibers, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A battery-operated air pump for a bicycle, adapted to serve as a transportable accessory by its size and cylindrical shape, so that it is readily carried in the rack usually used for a water bottle, and thus is accessible to the bicyclist as a substitute for the water bottle to be used for tire inflation and other end uses.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel mounting assembly includes an inner sleeve that is hand-threaded onto external threads of a solid bicycle wheel axle. An operating handle includes two cams eccentrically mounted thereon and is rotatably mounted on the inner sleeve to rotate those cams about an axis that extends transverse to the inner sleeve longitudinal axis. An outer sleeve is mounted on the inner sleeve to be moved longitudinally of the inner sleeve by the cams. The inner sleeve is hand tightened onto the axle until the outer sleeve abuts the bicycle wheel, whereupon rotation of the operating handle causes the cams to force the outer sleeve forward so as to force the bicycle wheel snugly against the bicycle frame. A boot is also included, and the entire assembly thus includes quick-release features.