Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to electroaerodynamic (EAD) thrusters for use in thrust generation. An EAD thruster may include one or more ion sources, one or more ion collectors, and one or more airfoils. In some embodiments, the one or more of the one or more ion sources and/or ion collectors may be integrated into a surface of the one or more airfoils. The EAD thruster arrangement may also include multiple EAD stages in some embodiments.

Abstract: Electroaerodynamic devices and their methods of operation are disclosed. In one embodiment, ions are formed by dielectric barrier discharge using a time-varying voltage differential applied between a first electrode and a second electrode. The ions are then accelerated in a downstream direction using a second voltage differential applied between a third electrode and the first and/or second electrodes, where the third electrode is located downstream from the first and second electrodes. The ions may then collide with naturally charged molecules and/or atoms within a fluid to accelerate the fluid in the downstream to create an ionic wind and an associated thrust.

Abstract: A personal paint and brush holder apparatus for holding paint and brushes near a body of a user includes a pouch with an open top end. A waist strap and a thigh strap attach the pouch to the user. A container is removably positionable in a use position in which the pouch holds the container. The container defines a paint reservoir for holding paint. A brush holding compartment is also provided.

Abstract: A personal paint and brush holder apparatus for holding paint and brushes near a body of a user includes a pouch with an open top end. A waist strap and a thigh strap attach the pouch to the user. A container is removably positionable in a use position in which the pouch holds the container. The container defines a paint reservoir for holding paint. A brush holding compartment is also provided.

Abstract: Electroaerodynamic devices and their methods of operation are disclosed. In one embodiment, ions are formed by dielectric barrier discharge using a time-varying voltage differential applied between a first electrode and a second electrode. The ions are then accelerated in a downstream direction using a second voltage differential applied between a third electrode and the first and/or second electrodes, where the third electrode is located downstream from the first and second electrodes. The ions may then collide with naturally charged molecules and/or atoms within a fluid to accelerate the fluid in the downstream to create an ionic wind and an associated thrust.

Abstract: A food grilling device for clamping food items for grilling includes a clamping module, which is complementarily to a cooking grid of a grill. The clamping module can be positioned upon or removably replace the cooking grid. The clamping module comprises first and second handles to which is attached a pair of grates. At least one grate is hingable relative to the first handle. The grates are selectively positionable in open and closed configurations, wherein one grate extends angularly from the other and wherein the grates are substantially parallel planar, respectively. The second handle is hingedly attached to one grate and is selectively attachable to the other grate. The clamping module thus can clamp onto a food item with the first and second handles enabling a user to flip the clamping module and the food item, as needed.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: programmable circuitry configured to execute machine-readable instructions to: receive first voltages representative of an input signal; receive second voltages and currents, the second voltages and currents representative of voltages and currents of filter circuitry responsive to the first voltages; and determine a transfer function based on the first voltages and the second voltages and currents, the transfer function having coefficients representing the filter circuitry.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: programmable circuitry configured to execute machine-readable instructions to: receive first voltages representative of an input signal; receive second voltages and currents, the second voltages and currents representative of voltages and currents of filter circuitry responsive to the first voltages; and determine a transfer function based on the first voltages and the second voltages and currents, the transfer function having coefficients representing the filter circuitry.

Abstract: Antibodies to human CD11d, compositions comprising such CD11d antibodies, and methods of using such CD11d antibodies for the treatment of central nervous system trauma including spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, as well as systemic inflammatory response following central nervous system trauma.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to electroaerodynamic (EAD) thrusters for use in thrust generation. An EAD thruster may include one or more ion sources, one or more ion collectors, and one or more airfoils. In some embodiments, the one or more of the one or more ion sources and/or ion collectors may be integrated into a surface of the one or more airfoils. The EAD thruster arrangement may also include multiple EAD stages in some embodiments.

Abstract: Antibodies to human CD11d, compositions comprising such CD11d antibodies, and methods of using such CD11d antibodies for the treatment of central nervous system trauma including spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, as well as systemic inflammatory response following central nervous system trauma.

Abstract: The present application provides SOX9 inhibitor compounds and compositions and methods of use thereof. In certain aspects, the SOX9 inhibitor is a peptide comprising a portion of the SOX9 dimerization motif. In other aspects, the SOX9 inhibitor is a compound of the general formula I where one A is H and the other is: and the remaining substituents are as defined in the application.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing central nervous system injuries such as acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or acquired spinal cord injury (ASI), including mild TBI (concussion or blast wave), mild ASI (contusion, stretch or partial cord transection), non-TBI brain injury and/or non-TSI spinal cord injury in a subject (animal or human). The method includes (a) obtaining a biological test sample from the subject, identifying metabolites in the subject's sample using metabolomics thereby obtaining a subject's metabolite matrix and generating a subject's profile using the patient's metabolite matrix; and (b) using multivariate statistical analysis and machine learning to compare the subject's profile with predetermined set of profiles of CNS injuries and a predetermined set of profiles of controls to determine if the subject has a CNS injury.

Abstract: A modular smoker assembly includes a heat pot that is fillable with a combustible material to produce smoke for smoking food items when the combustible material is burned. A plurality of cooking pots is provided and respective ones of the cooking pots are stackable on top of each other for positioning on the heat pot. In this way each of the cooking pots is in fluid communication with the heat pot to receive the smoke for cooking. Food items are positionable in the cooking pots to cook the food item with the smoke. A lid bucket is positionable on top of a topmost one of the cooking pots when the cooking pots are stacked on the heat pot to retain heat in the cooking pots.

Abstract: A modular smoker assembly includes a heat pot that is fillable with a combustible material to produce smoke for smoking food items when the combustible material is burned. A plurality of cooking pots is provided and respective ones of the cooking pots are stackable on top of each other for positioning on the heat pot. In this way each of the cooking pots is in fluid communication with the heat pot to receive the smoke for cooking. Food items are positionable in the cooking pots to cook the food item with the smoke. A lid bucket is positionable on top of a topmost one of the cooking pots when the cooking pots are stacked on the heat pot to retain heat in the cooking pots.

Abstract: A method of calculating a stopping distance for a vehicle, where the method includes collecting real time data from vehicle onboard sensors, collecting real time data from connected network data, estimating a stopping distance of the vehicle based on the data from vehicle onboard sensors and data from connected network data, and communicating the stopping distance to an operator of the vehicle including visualizing the stopping distance to the operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing central nervous system injuries such as acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or acquired spinal cord injury (ASI), including mild TBI (concussion or blast wave), mild ASI (contusion, stretch or partial cord transection), non-TBI brain injury and/or non-TSI spinal cord injury in a subject (animal or human). The method includes (a) obtaining a biological test sample from the subject, identifying metabolites in the subject's sample using metabolomics thereby obtaining a subject's metabolite matrix and generating a subject's profile using the patient's metabolite matrix; and (b) using multivariate statistical analysis and machine learning to compare the subject's profile with predetermined set of profiles of CNS injuries and a predetermined set of profiles of controls to determine if the subject has a CNS injury.

Abstract: A system and method that remotely monitors and controls proppant usage in a fracturing operation. The system and method allow operators to wirelessly monitor and control proppant storage units from inside a datavan through sensors and control mechanisms that interface with fracturing software to schedule the flow of the proppant. A sensor monitors the weight, container level, or volume of the proppant being used to keep the induced hydraulic fracture open. A serial to Ethernet converter converts this information and sends it wirelessly to a datavan. A user at the datavan controls the proppant usage through a display in the datavan of the storage units with the appropriate weight. The container monitoring software links with the fracturing software, providing real-time information about proppant usage so that the user can properly schedule proppant flow to the well through valves, conveyor belts, and other control mechanisms.

Abstract: A pointer arm for a gauge of a motor vehicle is provided. The pointer arm includes first and second light reflecting surfaces and an an arm portion extending from the first and second light reflecting surfaces. The pointer arm may be supported for rotation about an axis of rotation relative to a scale, and a shroud may be used to support the pointer arm. A cap may be supported on the pointer arm. The cap may include a pin extending into an opening within the pointer arm. The light reflecting surfaces are configured to propagate light around the opening and through the pointer arm.

Abstract: A pointer arm for a gauge of a motor vehicle is provided. The pointer arm includes first and second light reflecting surfaces and an an arm portion extending from the first and second light reflecting surfaces. The pointer arm may be supported for rotation about an axis of rotation relative to a scale, and a shroud may be used to support the pointer arm. A cap may be supported on the pointer arm. The cap may include a pin extending into an opening within the pointer arm. The light reflecting surfaces are configured to propagate light around the opening and through the pointer arm.