Abstract: Applicators for applying an on-skin assembly to skin of a host and methods of their use and/or manufacture are provided. An applicator includes an insertion assembly configured to insert at least a portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, a housing configured to house the insertion assembly, the housing comprising an aperture through which the on-skin assembly can pass, an actuation member configured to, upon activation, cause the insertion assembly to insert at least the portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, and a sealing element configured to provide a sterile barrier and a vapor barrier between an internal environment of the housing and an external environment of the housing.

Abstract: Described is an adaptive manufacturing table (100) including a structural frame assembly (300), a moveable table assembly (400) including a table surface (130), and a projector (101) such that the projector (101) is rigidly mounted to the structural frame assembly (300). The projector (101) may be configured to directly project an image onto the table surface (130).

Abstract: A cable is used for running a load between surface and downhole in a well. The cable includes one or more wires composed of a non-metallic material. Each of the one or more wires bears the load from the surface and can electrically conduct between the surface and downhole. An insulating material is disposed about the one or more wires and insulates the electrical conduction. The non-metallic material includes a carbon nanotube wire. A jacket can be disposed about the insulating material, and the jacket can be composed a non-metallic material also, such as carbon nanotube wire. Markers disposed at predefined distances along the length of the cable are used to determine the deployed length of the cable.

Abstract: A cable (100) is used for running a load between surface and downhole in a well. The cable includes one or more wires (110) composed of a non-metallic material. Each of the one or more wires (110) bears the load from the surface and electrically conducts between the surface and downhole. An insulating material (120) is disposed about the one or more wires (110) and insulates the electrical conduction. The non-metallic material includes a carbon nano-tube wire. A jacket (130) can be disposed about the insulating material (120), and the jacket (130) can be composed of a non-metallic material also, such as carbon nano-tube wire.

Abstract: A cable is used for running a load between surface and downhole in a well. The cable includes one or more wires composed of a non-metallic material. Each of the one or more wires bears the load from the surface and can electrically conduct between the surface and downhole. An insulating material is disposed about the one or more wires and insulates the electrical conduction. The non-metallic material includes a carbon nanotube wire. A jacket can be disposed about the insulating material, and the jacket can be composed a non-metallic material also, such as carbon nanotube wire. Markers disposed at predefined distances along the length of the cable are used to determine the deployed length of the cable.

Abstract: A cable (100) is used for running a load between surface and downhole in a well. The cable includes one or more wires (110) composed of a non-metallic material. Each of the one or more wires (110) bears the load from the surface and electrically conducts between the surface and downhole. An insulating material (120) is disposed about the one or more wires (110) and insulates the electrical conduction. The non-metallic material includes a carbon nano-tube wire. A jacket (130) can be disposed about the insulating material (120), and the jacket (130) can be composed of a non-metallic material also, such as carbon nano-tube wire.

Abstract: Described is an adaptive manufacturing table (100) including a structural frame assembly (300), a moveable table assembly (400) including a table surface (130), and a projector (101) such that the projector (101) is rigidly mounted to the structural frame assembly (300). The projector (101) may be configured to directly project an image onto the table surface (130).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a hollow microsphere wherein the inner portion of the shell of which comprises the reaction product of a silicate and a first insolubilizing agent, the outer portion of the shell of which comprises the reaction product of a silicate and a second insolubilizing agent and wherein the equivalent ratio of silicate to, respectively, the first and second insolubilizing agent is less in respect of said inner portion than said outer portion.

Abstract: A package comprising an integral tray and separable tool or paddle for delivering material components from one depression of the tray to another and for subsequently mixing them prior to their use. It is designed for storing component materials in a multiple component system, such as a thermosetting resin system. Material is accurately transferred from one depression to the other by the associated tool. The interior surfaces of the depressions are complementary to the configuration of the intersecting edges of the tool or paddle.