Abstract: A microfluidic lab-on-a-chip (LOC) device, microfluidic systems, and associated methodology are described that allow for intelligently collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) and their associated metadata. Optical spectroscopy is integrated with filtration membranes on the microfluidic device. The microfluidic LOC device and systems can be used for selectively capturing targeted species based on optical characteristics and for recording relevant metadata on eDNA acquired by the filtration membranes.

Abstract: A method of estimating a property of an article manufactured, at least in part, by additive manufacturing, AM, preferably directed energy deposition, DED, and/or powder bed fusion, PBF, is described. The method implemented, at least in part, by a computer comprising a processor and a memory. The method comprises: obtaining a set of in-process parameters of the AM of the article, wherein respective parameters of the set thereof have positional information associated therewith; inferring a set of attributes of the article corresponding to the set of in-process parameters, wherein respective attributes of the set thereof have the positional information associated therewith; and estimating the property of the article based, at least in part, on the inferred set of attributes.

Abstract: An energy object extension to an industrial protocol having a comprehensive suite of attributes, messages and services utilized for the monitoring and control of energy consuming or producing resources by a manufacturing automation application is provided. The energy object includes an identifier associated with an energy resource that is associated with a manufacturing automation application and an energy type associated with the energy resource. This includes a measurement characteristic associated with the energy resource to facilitate energy management by the manufacturing automation application.

Abstract: An energy object extension to an industrial protocol having a comprehensive suite of attributes, messages and services utilized for the monitoring and control of energy consuming or producing resources by a manufacturing automation application is provided. The energy object includes an identifier associated with an energy resource that is associated with a manufacturing automation application and an energy type associated with the energy resource. This includes a measurement characteristic associated with the energy resource to facilitate energy management by the manufacturing automation application.

Abstract: A body armor system for protective use against harmful projectiles, more specifically a ballistic garment which is integrated with a layer of flotation foam, allowing the wearer to float to the surface upon being immersed in water. Military and law enforcement personnel are primary users of interest.

Abstract: A coolant delivery device (100) comprises a coolant outlet (124) and an exhaust (140, 160). The coolant outlet (124) is contained within a housing (150) that has an opening provided with sealing means (180), to which opening the coolant outlet (124) is arranged to direct a coolant. In use of the device, coolant is delivered to a surface to be cooled, and the coolant vaporises at the surface so as to produce coolant gas. Since the sealing means (180), in use of the device, form a seal between the housing (150) and the surface, the coolant gas is constrained to escape the device through the exhaust (140, 160), and does not disturb or disrupt the ambient environment. The device is particularly useful for applying thermal tensioning to welds through the delivery of a cryogenic spray to a weld line.

Abstract: This invention is a remote control device to control a thermostat. The remote control works using RF transceivers in base a wall mounted base unit and a portable remote control unit, or optionally, using infrared signals much like a television remote control. The remote control has a keypad on it to allow one to select the desired temperature, or to select a temperature from one of several buttons on it corresponding to a specific temperature. This enables the user to set the temperature of a room without having to get up and manually change it.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cold gas-dynamic spraying process utilizing a carrier gas and small-diameter particulates whereby the particulate-laden carrier gas is directed to a ceramic filter unit where the particulates are separated out and the particulate-free carrier gas is analyzed and returned to the spraying process or to other gas purification systems.

Abstract: An adjustable-width seating unit for a passenger-carrying vehicle has a pillar pivotally connected to its support frame to swing about a first axis substantially longitudinally disposed with respect to the seating unit, an armrest mounted on the pillar and rotatable relative to the pillar about a second axis, fixed relative to the pillar and substantially longitudinally disposed with respect to the seating unit. On swinging the pillar about the first axis the armrest may be moved between laterally-spaced positions and by rotating the armrest about the second axis its angular disposition relative to the seating unit may be maintained.A detent adjacent to the pivotal connection of the pillar to the frame locates the pillar positively but releasably in its respective positions and a detent adjacent to the rotational mounting of the armrest similarly locates the armrest in different angular positions relative to the pillar. The arrangement can be such that both detents may be released in a single action.