Abstract: A multi-functional sensor assembly includes an electrically non-conductive substrate defining at least a distal region, intermediary region, and proximal region that are each covered with electrically conductive traces. The proximal region is configured to be exposed to a media to be sensed and the distal and intermediary regions are configured to be protected from the media. The electrically conductive traces comprise at least electrical circuits to sense temperature and flow of the media and one or more electrodes to sense one or more of conductivity, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), and acidity (pH) of the media.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of plant nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof. Also included are novel compounds within the scope of Formula I and compositions and uses of these compounds for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof.

Abstract: A quantum key distributed (QKD) apparatus for linking endpoint devices in a network, which includes: QKD links each including a quantum channel and a classical channel, wherein each endpoint has a QKD link; quantum transmitters to transmit quantum transmissions over a quantum channel of one of the QKD links; classical transceivers to transmit classical data over a classical channel of one of the QKD links and to receive classical data over the classical channel of said QKD link; and a controller connected to the quantum transmitters and the classical transceivers to route data generated for quantum transmission to an endpoint over a quantum channel of the QKD link of the endpoint; route classical data for classical transmission to an endpoint via a classical transceiver over a classical channel of the QKD link of the endpoint; and route classical data over the classical channel of the QKD link of an endpoint.

Abstract: A quantum key distributed (QKD) apparatus for use with at least two endpoint devices, the apparatus including QKD links each having a communication medium with a quantum channel and a classical channel, wherein each endpoint has a QKD link connected to the QKD apparatus; transmitters to transmit quantum transmissions over a quantum channel of one of the QKD links; a classical transceiver component to transmit/receive classical data over a classical channel of one of the QKD links; and a controller to route data for quantum transmission to an endpoint via a transmitter assigned to the endpoint over a quantum channel of the QKD link of the endpoint, route classical data to an endpoint via a classical transceiver assigned to the endpoint over a classical channel of the QKD link of the endpoint, and route classical data over the classical channel of the QKD link of an endpoint.

Abstract: A test fixture is provided for dropping an article from a height to a floor, with the article oriented in relation to the floor at a select angle. The fixture includes a column frame, an overhead beam, a carriage, first and second guy wires, first and second spools, and first and second chains. The frame supports first and second guide arms on opposing sides. The overhead beam has a distance span substantially parallel to the floor. The carriage is disposed substantially parallel to the floor and has first and second opposing guides separated by the span. The guy wires attach to the beam separated the span and pass through the guide arms. The first and second spools to receive the corresponding guy wires. The first and second chains suspend the article from the carriage above the floor. Upon release of the guy wires, the carriage falls until contact with the guide arms while the article contacts the floor.

Abstract: A performance monitor determines a performance characteristic of a plurality of dispensers receiving fluid from a reservoir. Each of the plurality of dispensers has an actuator that, when actuated, causes the each of the dispensers to generate a droplet of the fluid. A driver generates a drive command to the actuator to adjust a physical attribute of the droplet based on the performance characteristic to satisfy a performance criteria.

Abstract: A method for the fractionation of reclaimed polymer in at least one solvent in a process for purifying reclaimed polymers plastic recycling to increase their use in secondary applications. The reclaimed polymer is dissolved in a solvent within a reactor vessel having a stack of perforated discs which are oscillated. The linear motion of the stack speeds up dissolution time to minutes rather than hours and the required polymer to solvent ratio can be increased to 0.3 to 10% wt addition. Temperature and time effects are used to fractionate polymers of differing molecular weights to provide purified and graded plastics for secondary use at a commercially viable scale.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.

Abstract: A method to purifying reclaimed polymers for improving the grade and consistency in the properties of mixed recycled plastic to increase their use in secondary applications. A desired property of the purified reclaimed polymer is determined with a first parameter value of a reclaimed polymer feedstock also determined to provide the desired property in the purified reclaimed polymer. Ratios of polymer feedstocks with differing parameter values are combined to give the first parameter value. These polymer feedstocks are then dissolved into a solution before the purer polymer with the desired property is separated out. Embodiments of reactor vessels for the dissolution step are described. Polyethylene feedstocks can be used with parameters of density and molecular weight to provide high grade polyethylene with desired physical and mechanical properties such as density, molecular weight, strength, stress, stiffness and impact resistance.

Abstract: A method to dissolve a polymer in a solvent in a process for the removal of additives in plastics, in which the polymer and solvent are combined in a reactor vessel having a stack of perforated discs which are oscillated. The linear motion of the stack speeds up dissolution time to minutes rather than hours and the required polymer to solvent ratio can be increased to 0.3 to 10% wt addition. The reactor vessel can be heated with pressure remaining at atmospheric. The method lends itself to commercial scale processing with reactor vessels of 1,000 litres and greater.

Abstract: Accepted events are processed. Each accepted event is associated with a respective ingested timestamp, a respective processing-start timestamp, and a respective processing-complete timestamp. Events are accepted at a rate of a target rate limit. A current error value is obtained as a difference between a target lag time and a second value. The target lag time indicates a configured maximum time within which an accepted event is to be processed. The second value is an average of differences between the respective processing-complete timestamps and the respective ingested timestamps. A base throttle is obtained based on previous error values and the current error value. The base throttle is smaller than the target rate limit and indicates a maximum number of events per a unit of time to be accepted for processing. Subsequent events are accepted at a new rate obtained from the base throttle.

Abstract: A method for event processing includes accepting for processing, as accepted events and according to a target rate limit, at least a subset of received events; associating respective ingested timestamps with the accepted events; associating respective processing completion timestamps with processed events of the accepted events; determining an average measured lag time using at least a subset of the respective processing completion timestamps and corresponding respective ingested timestamps; obtaining a throttled rate limit using a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller; and accepting subsequent events according to the throttled rate limit. The PID controller can be configured to use, as an input, an error value that is a difference between a target lag time and the average measured lag time. An integral part of the PID controller can be set to zero responsive to an accumulated average lag time being less than the target lag time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent silica-based nanoparticle that allows for precise detection, characterization, monitoring and treatment of a disease such as cancer. The nanoparticle has a range of diameters including between about 0.1 nm and about 100 nm, between about 0.5 nm and about 50 nm, between about 1 nm and about 25 nm, between about 1 nm and about 15 nm, or between about 1 nm and about 8 nm. The nanoparticle has a fluorescent compound positioned within the nanoparticle, and has greater brightness and fluorescent quantum yield than the free fluorescent compound. The nanoparticle also exhibits high biostability and biocompatibility. To facilitate efficient urinary excretion of the nanoparticle, it may be coated with an organic polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The small size of the nanoparticle, the silica base and the organic polymer coating minimizes the toxicity of the nanoparticle when administered in vivo.

Abstract: A system includes a cavity, an injection nozzle configured to inject material into the cavity, and a plurality of sensors at sensor locations. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to measure parameters at one of the sensor locations. The system lacks a strain gauge. The system further includes a controller configured to control a flow rate of the injection of material into the cavity. The controller is configured to receive the measured parameters and compare the received information to predetermined curves. The controller is configured to control the flow rate when the measured parameters deviate from the predetermined curves.

Abstract: A method for event processing includes accepting for processing, as accepted events and according to a target rate limit, at least a subset of received events; associating respective ingested timestamps with the accepted events; associating respective processing completion timestamps with processed events of the accepted events; determining an average measured lag time using at least a subset of the respective processing completion timestamps and corresponding respective ingested timestamps; obtaining a throttled rate limit using a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller; and accepting subsequent events according to the throttled rate limit. The PID controller can be configured to use, as an input, an error value that is a difference between a target lag time and the average measured lag time. An integral part of the PID controller can be set to zero responsive to an accumulated average lag time being less than the target lag time.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of compounds of Formula (III) as defined herein for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections in a plant. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent silica-based nanoparticle that allows for precise detection, characterization, monitoring and treatment of a disease such as cancer. The nanoparticle has a range of diameters including between about 0.1 nm and about 100 nm, between about 0.5 nm and about 50 nm, between about 1 nm and about 25 nm, between about 1 nm and about 15 nm, or between about 1 nm and about 8 nm. The nanoparticle has a fluorescent compound positioned within the nanoparticle, and has greater brightness and fluorescent quantum yield than the free fluorescent compound. The nanoparticle also exhibits high biostability and biocompatibility. To facilitate efficient urinary excretion of the nanoparticle, it may be coated with an organic polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The small size of the nanoparticle, the silica base and the organic polymer coating minimizes the toxicity of the nanoparticle when administered in vivo.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.