Abstract: A lift apparatus having a support assembly that supports a slide panel assembly and an actuator that selectively adjusts the height or vertical position of the support assembly to thereby adjust the vertical position of the slide panel assembly. The support assembly is movably coupled to a bed of a vehicle (e.g., a truck). Vehicles including the lift apparatus and a slide assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system for extracting carbon dioxide from a fluid. The system can include a fluid source and a reactor. The reactor can include one or more chambers, and each chamber can include one or more monoliths for adsorbing carbon dioxide from the fluid. The chambers can be alternatively unsealed for a contacting mode and sealed for a regeneration mode. A power source can provide an electric current to the monoliths to release carbon dioxide adsorbed by the monoliths. Each chamber can include an array of monoliths. Each monolith can include a sorbent that adsorbs carbon dioxide from fluid. The system can include modular components such that the number of reactors can be increased or decreased.

Abstract: A predictive model is described that can predict parameter concentrations in the future based on initial, measured concentrations and historical data. A plurality of multivariate techniques can be used to construct the predictive model capable of forecasting concentrations over multiple and diverse cell lines. The predictive model is also scalable. In one embodiment, a future lactate concentration trajectory is determined and at least one condition within a bioreactor is changed or modified to maintain lactate concentration within desired ranges.

Abstract: A predictive model is described that can predict parameter concentrations in the future based on initial, measured concentrations and historical data. A plurality of multivariate techniques can be used to construct the predictive model capable of forecasting concentrations over multiple and diverse cell lines. The predictive model is also scalable. In one embodiment, a future lactate concentration trajectory is determined and at least one condition within a bioreactor is changed or modified to maintain lactate concentration within desired ranges.

Abstract: A utility vehicle having an omnidirectional wheel on one side of one or both of a front end of the vehicle and a rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle including a frame carrying a prime mover, the frame having the front and the rear end spaced apart along a longitudinal axis. The frame further having left and right sides spaced apart along a transverse axis. The vehicle including ground engaging member operatively attached to the frame and carrying the frame above a ground surface. The ground engaging member include an omnidirectional wheel and a conventional wheel, both nearest the front end and/or rear end of the frame on opposite sides of the frame.

Abstract: A process and system for efficiently producing reference data that can be fed into a predictive model for predicting quality attribute concentrations in cell culture processes. A perfusion bioreactor is operated at pseudo-steady-state conditions and one or more attribute influencing parameters are manipulated and changed over time. As the one or more attribute influencing parameters are manipulated, one or more quality attributes are monitored and measured. In one embodiment, multiple quality attributes are monitored and measured in parallel. The quality attribute information is recorded in conjunction with the changes in the attribute influencing parameters. This information is then fed to the predictive model for propagating cell cultures in commercial processes and maintaining the cell cultures within desired preset limits.

Abstract: Techniques for redirecting a client device from a server to a mini-server are disclosed herein. Initially, the client device establishes a connection with the server. The server provides a landing page to the client device, where the landing page is programmed to include an element that, when selected, redirects the client device away from its connection with the server. In response to a selection of the element, the client device establishes a connection with the mini-server. The mini-server is part of a first local area network (LAN), and, as a result of switching networks, the client device is now a part of a second LAN. The two LANs are connected to one another via a network bridge. The mini-server is able to receive input from the client device and synchronize that input across other mini-servers in the first LAN in order to redundantly store the input.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mass spectrometry sample substrates. Also disclosed herein are mass spectrometry sample strips and cartridges that include a solid phase extraction (SPE) element. The mass spectrometry sample substrates, sample strips, and cartridges can be used in paper spray mass spectrometry to detect and quantify one or more analytes present in a biological sample. Also disclosed are methods for collecting and concentrating one or more analytes from a biological sample, as well as for storing a biological sample that includes one or more analytes. Methods for analyzing the one or more analytes from the biological sample are also provided.

Abstract: A process and system for producing an inoculum for downstream cell production is disclosed. The inoculum is produced in a perfusion bioreactor in which the nutrient media feed is increased as the biomass concentration increases within the bioreactor. A biomass sensor can be used to periodically or continuously monitor biomass concentration. This information can be fed to a controller for automatically increasing nutrient media feed rates in a manner that is directly proportional to producing an inoculum with an increase cell density. The process and system can also include an automated subsystem for maintaining constant volume levels within the perfusion bioreactor during the process.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a roller crusher including a first grinding roll and a second grinding roll, the first and second grinding rolls being arranged generally in parallel to each other and to define a crushing gap therebetween and drivable in a counter-rotating manner. The roller crusher includes a device of a first type for loosening granular material present on a crushing surface of at least one of the rolls, the device including at least one rotatable disc element. The subject further relates to a roller crusher, wherein the plurality of disc elements is individually rotatable.

Abstract: Techniques for redirecting a client device from a server to a mini-server are disclosed herein. Initially, the client device establishes a connection with the server. The server provides a landing page to the client device, where the landing page is programmed to include an element that, when selected, redirects the client device away from its connection with the server. In response to a selection of the element, the client device establishes a connection with the mini-server. The mini-server is part of a first local area network (LAN), and, as a result of switching networks, the client device is now a part of a second LAN. The two LANs are connected to one another via a network bridge. The mini-server is able to receive input from the client device and synchronize that input across other mini-servers in the first LAN in order to redundantly store the input.

Abstract: There is a bike bag kit, comprising a bike bag, a fanny pack, and a tool/utility bag. The bike bag is selectably coupleable to a bike under a bike seat. The bike bag includes a selectably closable mouth functionally coupled to a storage cavity. The fanny pack has unpadded front and rear panels. The fanny pack shaped and sized to fit through the mouth and fully within the storage cavity of the bike bag. The fanny pack includes a padded pocket disposed therein. The padded pocket has a first padded wall and a second padded wall, each wall being at least twice as thick as each of the front and rear panels of the fanny pack.

Abstract: Data-driven operating model (DDOM) systems and techniques are described to manage implementation, access, and promotion of digital services by a service provider system. In one example, the DDOM system includes a data aggregation module, a journey manager module and a segment manager module. The data aggregation module supports a unified data architecture that is then leverage by the journey and segment manager modules to support matrixed journey stage and segmentation of a data lake to provide insights that are not possible by a human being alone, that are usable to manage implementation, access, and promotion of digital services by a service provider system.

Abstract: Techniques for redirecting a client device from a server to a mini-server are disclosed herein. Initially, the client device establishes a connection with the server. The server provides a landing page to the client device, where the landing page is programmed to include an element that, when selected, redirects the client device away from its connection with the server. In response to a selection of the element, the client device establishes a connection with the mini-server. The mini-server is part of a first local area network (LAN), and, as a result of switching networks, the client device is now a part of a second LAN. The two LANs are connected to one another via a network bridge. The mini-server is able to receive input from the client device and synchronize that input across other mini-servers in the first LAN in order to redundantly store the input.

Abstract: There is a bike bag kit, comprising a bike bag, a fanny pack, and a tool/utility bag. The bike bag is selectably coupleable to a bike under a bike seat. The bike bag includes a selectably closable mouth functionally coupled to a storage cavity. The fanny pack has unpadded front and rear panels. The fanny pack shaped and sized to fit through the mouth and fully within the storage cavity of the bike bag. The fanny pack includes a padded pocket disposed therein. The padded pocket has a first padded wall and a second padded wall, each wall being at least twice as thick as each of the front and rear panels of the fanny pack.

Abstract: A predictive model is described that can predict parameter concentrations in the future based on initial, measured concentrations and historical data. A plurality of multivariate techniques can be used to construct the predictive model capable of forecasting concentrations over multiple and diverse cell lines. The predictive model is also scalable. In one embodiment, a future lactate concentration trajectory is determined and at least one condition within a bioreactor is changed or modified to maintain lactate concentration within desired ranges.

Abstract: A process and system for efficiently producing reference data that can be fed into a predictive model for predicting quality attribute concentrations in cell culture processes. A perfusion bioreactor is operated at pseudo-steady-state conditions and one or more attribute influencing parameters are manipulated and changed over time. As the one or more attribute influencing parameters are manipulated, one or more quality attributes are monitored and measured. In one embodiment, multiple quality attributes are monitored and measured in parallel. The quality attribute information is recorded in conjunction with the changes in the attribute influencing parameters. This information is then fed to the predictive model for propagating cell cultures in commercial processes and maintaining the cell cultures within desired preset limits.