Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) arc based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a frame, an ambient light source positioned within the frame adjacent a first end of the frame, a downlight light source positioned within the frame adjacent a second end of the frame, a diffuser connected to the frame and at least partially surrounding the ambient light source, and a reflector configured to direct light emitted by the downlight light source. A first driver is in electrical communication with the ambient light source and is configured to adjust the illuminance of the ambient light source. A second driver is in electrical communication with the downlight light source and is configured to adjust the illuminance of the downlight light source. A controller is in electrical communication with and send control signals to the drivers to change the light sources between a plurality of illuminance modes, which includes a circadian effective mode and a circadian ineffective mode.

Abstract: An antimicrobial coating is disclosed that provides fast transport rates of biocides for better effectiveness to deactivate SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses or bacteria on common surfaces. Some variations provide an antimicrobial structure comprising: a solid structural phase comprising a solid structural material; a continuous transport phase that is interspersed within the solid structural phase, wherein the continuous transport phase comprises a solid transport material; and an antimicrobial agent contained within the continuous transport phase, wherein the solid structural phase and the continuous transport phase are separated by an average phase-separation length from about 100 nanometers to about 500 microns. The antimicrobial structure is capable of destroying at least 99.99% of bacteria and/or viruses in 10 minutes of contact. Many options are disclosed for suitable materials to form the solid structural phase, the continuous transport phase, and the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A data processing system implements receiving a first input in a spreadsheet in a spreadsheet application, detecting an indication that the first input includes first executable program code, analyzing the first executable program code to identify first references to one or more first elements of the spreadsheet in the first executable program code, requesting spreadsheet data associated with the one or more first elements of the spreadsheet from the spreadsheet application, receiving the spreadsheet data from the spreadsheet application; executing the first executable program code using the spreadsheet data referenced in the first executable program code to obtain a first program code result and causing the spreadsheet application to display the first program code result in the spreadsheet application.

Abstract: A device for transdermal electrochemical measurements, comprising a polymeric support having a surface provided for contact with skin, an array of polymeric microneedles integral with the support and projecting outward from the surface of the support, and a porous and/or nano/micro-structured bioelectrode. A biologically active species is immobilized on the surface of a conductive material. The microneedles and a surface of contact of the support with the skin are formed of a biocompatible crosslinked hydrogel, non-electron-conductive in the dry state and electrolyte-conductive upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The bioelectrode is arranged in contact with the hydrogel and is free of direct contact with the skin. Methods for preparing and using the device are also described.

Abstract: A device having a polymeric support with a surface for contact with skin, an array of solid polymeric microneedles integral with the support and projecting outward from the surface of the support provided for contact with the skin, and an electrode. The microneedles and the surface of contact of the support with the skin are formed of a crosslinked hydrogel, non-electron-conductive in the dry state and electrolyte-conductive upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The electrode is arranged in contact with the hydrogel provided to swell upon contact with an aqueous fluid and is free of direct contact with the skin. A method for preparing the device and uses thereof are also described.

Abstract: A method and system for removing a slurry from a surface impoundment to create a dewatered particulate cake on a filter bed is disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are cellular materials comprised of a 3D periodic network of beams with open-cell Kelvin foam (truncated octahedron) that have particular cross-sectional geometries that resist buckling while also suppressing failure of the base material when the cellular material is subjected to hydrostatic loading.

Abstract: A biocell having an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes an anode, a first cathode and a second cathode, and first and second porous separator membranes, wherein the first membrane is placed between a first contact surface of the anode and a first surface of the first cathode, and wherein the second membrane is placed between a second contact surface of the anode and a first surface of the second cathode.

Abstract: A device for producing and/or storing electrical energy (2), characterized in that the device comprises: an anode (4), a cathode (6), a separator (8) allowing for the transfer of at least one compound capable of triggering and/or enabling a production and/or storage of electrical energy (8), arranged between the anode (4) and the cathode (6), and at least one breakable, pierceable, and/or deformable reservoir (10) made of a compound capable of triggering and/or enabling a production and/or a storage of electrical energy, said reservoir (10) having means for bringing said compound and said separator (8) into contact with each other; said means for bringing said compound and said separator (8) into contact with each other being, in particular, means for transferring a liquid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bioelectrode and a device comprising same, for detecting or oxidising glucose. The bioelectrode of the invention comprises a layer of carbon nano tubes to which aromatic molecules are bonded, and FAD-GDH enzymes being adsorbed on the aromatic molecules. The invention applies to the field of biosensors and biofuel cells in particular.

Abstract: A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion have a foam core.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bioelectrode and a device comprising same, for detecting or oxidising glucose. The bioelectrode of the invention comprises a layer of carbon nano tubes to which aromatic molecules are bonded, and FAD-GDH enzymes being adsorbed on the aromatic molecules. The invention applies to the field of biosensors and biofuel cells in particular.

Abstract: An apparatus (110), system (100), and method (900) for displaying an image (880). Instead of using an expensive configuration of prisms (310) such as TIR prisms (311) or RTIR prisms (312) to direct light (800) to and from a DMD (324), a plate (340) with transmissive (374), reflective (372), and/or polarization (373) characteristics is used. The plate (340) can be implemented in a wide variety of different embodiments using a wide variety of different components and configurations.

Abstract: A BMX starting gate includes a frame with a gate opening; a slider bar attached to a bottom surface of the frame; a gate pivotally attached to the frame at a connection point such that the gate aligns with the gate opening; a linkage bar attached to the gate proximate to the connection point; a lever attached to the linkage bar distal from the gate, wherein both the linkage bar and the lever are slidably attached to the slider bar; a strike plate attached to the lever distal from the linkage bar; an electromagnet attached to the frame, wherein the electromagnet is positioned to releasably engage with the strike plate; and a spring connecting the gate to the slider bar. Activating the electromagnet causes the electromagnet to engage the strike plate and cause the gate to extend outwardly from the frame. Deactivating the electromagnet allows the spring to return the gate to a non-obstructing position.

Abstract: An apparatus (110), system (100), and method (900) for enabling a user (90) to engage in a media experience (840) while the immersive nature of that experience is selectively varied. Purposeful user actions (760) as well as environmental stimuli (780) can serve as triggers (750) for changes in the operating configuration (705) of the apparatus (110). Operating configurations (705) pertain to operating parameters (700) that can relate to the sound (710), display (720), progression (730), and haptic (740) parameters of the media experience (840) as conveyed through the apparatus (110).

Abstract: A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion having a foam core.

Abstract: A bedding component includes a top portion having a gel foam, a middle portion having a foam layer with at least one gel disc, and a bottom portion have a foam core.

Abstract: A system (100), apparatus (110), and method (900) for displaying an image (880). The light (800) in the image (880) is modified by a tuning assembly (700) to possess more than one focal point (870). Thus a single image (880) can include multiple depth regions (860). Each depth region (860) can be comprised of light (800) possessing a distinct focal point (870). The tuning assembly (700) can be implemented in the form a tunable lens (710), a tunable lens array (720), a movable lens (730), or a deformable mirror (740).

Abstract: A system (100), apparatus (110), and method (900) for displaying an image (880). Light (800) of varying intensities (820) can be incorporated into the same image (880). Such an image (880) can be comprised of more than one subframe (852), and each subframe can correspond to a different intensity region (860) within the image (880) generated through a different pulse (810) of light (800).