Abstract: Described is a disposable device for collection and processing of biological samples, particularly for the purpose of DNA and RNA analysis procedures. The device includes (a) a hollow tip comprising first and second generally cylindrical sections and having first and second openings at first and second ends of the tip, wherein the second section and second opening have a smaller diameter than the first section and first opening, and wherein the first section and first opening are configured to removably attach to a sampling instrument; and (b) a porous nib having a working surface at a first end exposed or exposable for acquiring a biological sample, a porous structure suitable for the absorption of biological sample matter thus acquired, and for the passage of liquid through the nib; and a washing surface at a second end for application of a wash fluid to the nib.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in certain embodiments, to processes for recovering metals from polymetallic nodules. The processes may include one or both of (i) a weak acid wash of the polymetallic nodule material and (ii) nano-filtration and/or limestone neutralization of recycled manganese-rich stream to remove magnesium from process streams to improve the recovery of target metals, including manganese. The processes may include cobalt and/or nickel solvent extraction to improve metal(s) recovery.

Abstract: A baby bouncer with assistance having a base, a seat to receive a baby, a joint connecting the seat with the base and configured to support the seat above the base, and an actuator connected between the base and the seat. The joint permits reciprocating motion of the seat relative to the base. The actuator can impart a driving force on the seat.

Abstract: A reel assembly of an agricultural header includes a first arm configured to support a reel of the reel assembly and a first pivot joint configured to pivotally couple the first arm to a frame of the agricultural header. The first pivot joint is configured to enable the first arm to pivot about a first local lateral axis of the agricultural header and about a longitudinal axis of the agricultural header relative to the frame. In addition, the reel assembly includes a second arm configured to support the reel and a second pivot joint configured to pivotally couple the second arm to the frame. The second pivot joint is configured to enable the second arm to pivot about a second local lateral axis of the agricultural header relative to the frame and to substantially block pivoting of the second arm about the longitudinal axis relative to the frame.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method that includes generating a graphical user interface including a coding interface and a document viewer interface. The coding interface displays a grid that includes a plurality of cells representing a plurality of documents and a plurality of fields. A selection of one of the cells is received. The cell represents a selected one of the documents, and a selected one of the fields. A rendering of the selected document is automatically displayed in the document viewer interface. A value entered into the selected cell is received and the value is transmitted to a database for storage thereby.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures, including repair of fractures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical models of anatomy.

Abstract: A system, module, and method for generating reliable, high quality power on demand and off-grid includes a photovoltaic array for delivering DC power; a generator having a size ranging from about 5 kW to about 30 kW, and comprising an engine powered by hydrocarbon gas filtered through a coalescing filter and comprising an extended lubrication system; an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) comprising a storage battery, the UPS being coupled to the photovoltaic array for receiving the DC power, and to the generator by a bi-directional inverter for receiving, transmitting, and qualifying DC or AC power; and an intelligent controller coupled to the UPS for controlling output of the DC or AC power to at least one air compressor capable of providing compressed air to one or more pneumatic devices.

Abstract: A method for removing moisture from an airflow via a cooling system includes identifying a plurality of active cooling circuits in the cooling system. The method also includes lowering a first temperature set point of a first cooling circuit of the multiple cooling circuits. In addition, the method includes raising a second temperature set point of a second cooling circuit of the multiple cooling circuits.

Abstract: Provided herein are acyclic oxazepinyl compounds comprising a 6-aza moiety that are useful in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: A cooling system for an information handling system includes multiple compressors, and a processor programmed to identify a first compressor in a compressor array. The identifying is performed in response to a determination that a change in the operation of a cooling system associated with the IHS is needed to maintain a temperature set point. Further, the cooling system includes the compressor array. The processor is also programmed to making a first determination that the first compressor in the compressor array is unavailable. Then, based on the first determination, identify a second compressor in the compressor array, make a second determination that the second compressor is available, and adjust an operation of the second compressor to implement the change.

Abstract: An information handling system includes multiple components and multiple zones, with each zone including a portion of a total number of the components. The information handling system also includes a processor programmed to determine that a communication failure has occurred with one of the components of the information handling system, identify a zone of the multiple zones that includes the one of the components; and instruct the zone to switch to a default mode.

Abstract: A method of forming fully aligned vias in a semiconductor device, the method including forming a first level interconnect line embedded in a first interlevel dielectric (ILD), selectively depositing a dielectric on the first interlevel dielectric, laterally etching the selectively deposited dielectric, depositing a dielectric cap layer and a second level interlevel dielectric on top of the first interlevel dielectric, and forming a via opening.

Abstract: A header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The header includes a frame having a centerline defining a first side and a second side of the frame. A first portion of either the first side or the second side of the frame has a first trapezoidal profile that includes a first pair of legs that run along a longitudinal axis of the frame and a first pair of bases that form a height of the frame. The first pair of legs include a first top leg and a first bottom leg, and the first bottom leg is angled toward the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An auxiliary power generator system for an aircraft including an auxiliary power unit (APU) with dual and fully redundant starter and electrical power generation systems that connects independently to a normal electric network or an emergency electric network of an aircraft. A method for supplying electric power to an aircraft by means of the system.

Abstract: Provided are compositions for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream, the composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material. Also provided are processes for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream comprising contacting the fluid stream with a composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material.

Abstract: Provided are compositions for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream, the composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material. Also provided are processes for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream comprising contacting the fluid stream with a composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material.

Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a pin configured to movably couple to a first element of an agricultural header, wherein the first element includes one of an arm and a frame. The locking mechanism also includes a mount configured to couple to a second element of the agricultural header, wherein the second element includes the other of the arm and the frame. The pin is disposed within an opening of the mount, the opening has a first portion configured to receive the pin while the pin is in a first position and to block relative movement between the pin and the mount to block rotation of the arm, and the opening has a second portion configured to receive the pin while the pin is in a second position and to enable relative movement between the pin and the mount to enable rotation of the arm.

Abstract: A substrate table for supporting a substrate includes a surface and coarse burls. Each of the coarse burls includes a burl-top surface and fine burls. The coarse burls are disposed on the surface of the substrate table. The fine burls are disposed on the burl-top surface. The fine burls contact the substrate when the substrate table supports the substrate.