Abstract: Example fluid collection system, and related methods of use are described. The fluid collection system includes a fluid collection device having a chamber and configured to collect fluid from a user in the chamber. The fluid collection system includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the chamber of the fluid collection device. The fluid collection system includes a handheld pump unit connected or connectable to the first conduit and including a pump configured to create a negative pressure to draw fluid from the chamber of the fluid collection device through the first conduit. The fluid collection system includes a fluid storage container having an interior region in fluid communication with the first conduit and configured to collect fluid drawn from the chamber of the fluid collection device through the first conduit.

Abstract: A set of toy construction blocks that are molded from a thermoplastic elastomer. This enables each of the blocks to elastically stretch in any direction by at least ten percent. Each toy construction block has a main body with a top surface and a bottom surface. One or more male connector protrusions extend from the top surface. One or more female connector receptacles extend into the bottom surface of the main body. At least one internal chamber is molded within the main body. The internal chamber is separate and distinct from the female connector receptacles. The internal chamber does extend into the male connector protrusions. Each internal chamber can be empty or can be filled with a fill material that does not inhibit the pliability of the main body. The fill material can be liquid, gel and lubricated particles and is preferably visible through the molded thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A power system comprises an engine configured to combust an air/fuel mixture and produce a flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the engine to receive the flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust gas recirculation loop fluidly connecting the exhaust passageway to a fuel intake for the engine; a first conversion zone containing a fuel reforming catalyst located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop; and a second conversion zone located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop separate from and downstream of the first conversion zone stream, the second conversion zone containing a fuel cracking catalyst.

Abstract: A power system comprises an engine configured to combust an air/fuel mixture and produce a flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust passageway fluidly connected to the engine to receive the flow of exhaust gas; an exhaust gas recirculation loop fluidly connecting the exhaust passageway to a fuel intake for the engine; a first conversion zone containing a fuel reforming catalyst located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop; and a second conversion zone located within the exhaust gas recirculation loop separate from and downstream of the first conversion zone stream, the second conversion zone containing a fuel cracking catalyst.

Abstract: Asymmetric membrane structures are provided that are suitable for hydrocarbon reverse osmosis of small hydrocarbons. Separation of para-xylene from ortho- and meta-xylene is an example of a separation that can be performed using hydrocarbon reverse osmosis. Hydrocarbon reverse osmosis separations can be incorporated into a para-xylene isomerization and recovery system in a variety of manners.

Abstract: Asymmetric membrane structures are provided that are suitable for hydrocarbon reverse osmosis of small hydrocarbons. Separation of para-xylene from ortho- and meta-xylene is an example of a separation that can be performed using hydrocarbon reverse osmosis. Hydrocarbon reverse osmosis separations can be incorporated into a para-xylene isomerization and recovery system in a variety of manners.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for session processing includes identifying a type of data item that is presented to a user by a computerized system. A session in which the user interacts with the computerized system is recorded. A data item of the identified type is automatically detected in the recorded session. The recorded session is replayed, while refraining from presenting the detected data item in the replayed session.

Abstract: The invention provides for novel polynucleotides and associated peptides providing tick Engorgement Factor activity and methods for using same for vaccines, thereby decreasing transmission of tick-borne disease and tick-borne pathogens.