Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups.

Abstract: An anti-intrusion device simulates the sound of a round being chambered in a pump shotgun using metal parts which strike one another. A striker carriage is movably disposed in a sound box for moving between first and second positions to engage metal striker plates and metal striker tabs against sound plates to simulate the chambering sound. A mangle drive assembly is mounted atop the sound box for moving the striker carriage between a forward position and a rearward position, powered by a stepper motor which is actuated to rotate a controlled axial displacement when a trigger mechanism is tripped. Preferably, the trigger mechanism is provided by a light mean sensor in which the light beam is broker by an intruder passing a selected entry point.

Abstract: An avalanche photodiode, and related method of manufacture and method of use thereof, that includes a first contact layer; a multiplication layer, wherein the multiplication layer includes AlInAsSb; a charge, wherein the charge layer includes AlInAsSb; an absorption, wherein the absorption layer includes AlInAsSb; a blocking layer; and a second contact layer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for modeling packet technology services using a packet virtual network (PVN) are provided. In some aspects, and at a computing platform, a method includes providing a plurality of flow interface objects. Each flow interface object can be associated with a physical device. The method further includes configuring the flow interface objects into a PVN, wherein the flow interface objects represent network devices or device sub-interfaces. The method further includes displaying the PVN for visually modeling an Ethernet and/or a non-Ethernet packet technology service. An exemplary system includes a computing platform having at least one processor and a memory, the computing platform being configured to access a plurality of flow interface objects stored in the memory and a PVN)-modeling module (PVN-MM) for grouping the flow interface objects into a PVN for modeling a service.

Abstract: An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.

Abstract: A control system (106) for mounting to a vehicle (100) and for providing information to an occupant of the vehicle from a first source device (116) is provided. The vehicle includes an audio system (130) and/or a display system (100). The control system includes a first interface (120) for communicating with the first source device (116). The control system further includes a second interface for providing a signal to the audio system and/or the display system. The control system yet further includes a processor (122). A memory unit (122) is communicably connected to the processor and includes a first transport (2112) configured to send a control signal to the interface. The memory unit (132) further includes a first manager (2304) configured to receive a command from an application (2104) and to translate the command from the application (2104) into a command for the transport (2112).

Abstract: A battery includes a battery monitoring system for performing a battery self test. The battery monitoring system is integrated into the battery and configured to monitor a first health of the battery. The battery monitoring system is configured to receive an input signal from a wired interface or a wireless interface. The input signal is configured to instruct the battery monitoring system to provide feedback regarding the first health of the battery and/or a second health of the battery monitoring system. The wired interface consists of a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery.

Abstract: An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.

Abstract: A filter assembly with upper and lower filter chambers containing a filter material, preferably activated carbon, and a coalescing filter, respectively. The filter assembly includes a visual indicator for showing when the filter assembly is saturated and requires replacement or maintenance. In a preferred embodiment, the visual indicator is a temperature indicator. In an alternate embodiment, the visual indicator is an air flow indicator. A particularly preferred embodiment, the upper filter chamber includes a removable lid which allows for removal and replacement of the filter material. The filter assembly further includes at least one flashback inhibitor to prevent igniting fumes. The filter assembly connected to a storage drum which accepts residue from pressurized containers and removes contaminants from gas fumes which escape from the storage drum.

Abstract: A process for machining a row of magnetic read-write head sliders involves setting, for the row of sliders, (a) a wedge angle that corresponds to an angle relative to the direction of the reader-writer offset (e.g., the y-axis) and (b) a read-write error correction process control that corresponds to a machining profile according to which the row is machined along the direction of the row (e.g., the x-axis). The row of sliders is then machined simultaneously according to the set wedge angle and the set read-write error correction control process, effectively providing multiple-axis machining control for varying reader and writer dimensional control along a row. Thus, a slider at one end of the row may be machined at a different angle, relative to the x-axis, than a slider at the opposite end of the row.

Abstract: A power tool has a mechanism for ejecting a battery pack which includes a receiving frame which defines a cavity to receive a battery pack. A receiving member is adjacent the cavity. The receiving member meshes with a member on the battery pack to hold the battery pack in the cavity. A biasing member is in the cavity adjacent the receiving member. The biasing member ejects the battery pack from the ejecting mechanism. A member retains the biasing member in the cavity. The member guides a portion of the battery pack meshing with the receiving member into contact with the biasing member such that when the battery pack is locked onto the frame, the biasing member is in a compressed condition and when the battery pack is an unlocked position, the biasing member ejects the battery pack from the frame.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the disclosed subject matter describes herein a method that includes establishing a plurality of flow interfaces associated with an enterprise service in response to receiving an order request for the enterprise service and sending, for each of the plurality of flow interfaces, flow interface information that specifies parameters associated with the flow interface to a network routing element designated to transport the enterprise service. The method further includes configuring the flow interface on a media interface of the network routing element as specified by the parameters included in the flow interface information and implementing the enterprise service via the configured flow interface.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter describes herein methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media for configuring service networks. According to one aspect, the method includes collecting parameters defining a network service. In another aspect, the method includes generating a plurality of flow interfaces for modeling the network service based on the collected parameters, wherein each of the flow interfaces is associated with a logical device. In another aspect, the method includes generating at least one packet virtual network (PVN) including at least a portion of the plurality of generated flow interfaces. In another aspect, the method includes visually outputting, in a service network user interface, a graphical representation of the network service based on interface connectivities between the plurality of generated flow interfaces.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for modeling packet technology services using a packet virtual network (PVN) are provided. In some aspects, and at a computing platform, a method includes providing a plurality of flow interface objects. Each flow interface object can be associated with a physical device. The method further includes configuring the flow interface objects into a PVN, wherein the flow interface objects represent network devices or device sub-interfaces. The method further includes displaying the PVN for visually modeling an Ethernet and/or a non-Ethernet packet technology service. An exemplary system includes a computing platform having at least one processor and a memory, the computing platform being configured to access a plurality of flow interface objects stored in the memory and a PVN)-modeling module (PVN-MM) for grouping the flow interface objects into a PVN for modeling a service.

Abstract: A system for identifying a type of a power tool, the system comprising: a power tool having an electric motor; and a usage attachment configured to couple to the power tool, the usage attachment having a vibration sensor that generates vibration data when the power tool vibrates, a memory that stores the vibration data generated by the vibration sensor, and an identification subsystem that receives the vibration data from the memory, and identifies the type of the power tool by comparing the received vibration data to predetermined vibration data of a known type of power tool.

Abstract: Presented herein is a display mounting system for an immersive multi-display (multi-screen) telepresence/videoconference endpoint. The display mounting system includes a mounting mechanism configured to movably mount one or more displays to a support frame. A first adjustment mechanism is configured to rotate the display with respect to the frame, while a second adjustment mechanism is configured to tilt the display with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A power tool having a tool portion, a chuck and a lock. The tool portion has a housing, a motor, and a spindle driven by the motor. The chuck has a body coupled to the spindle for rotation therewith, and a sleeve rotatably disposed about the body. The lock has a first lock structure pivotally coupled to the housing about a pivot axis, and a second lock structure. The first lock structure has a first locking feature. The second lock structure has a second locking feature and is coupled to the sleeve for rotation therewith. Pivoting the first lock structure into a first pivot position positions the first locking feature in a rotational path of the second locking feature. Engagement of the first and second locking features inhibits rotation of the sleeve so that rotation of the spindle will cause corresponding rotation of the body relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: A battery is provided that includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or store at least one parameter of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system also includes a receiver communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system. Furthermore, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter communicatively coupled to the diagnostic system and configured to activate upon receipt of a first wireless signal by the receiver and to transmit a second wireless signal indicative of the at least one parameter of the battery.

Abstract: A power tool has a mechanism for forcing a battery pack at least partially from a cavity that receives a battery pack. A biasing member is in the cavity. A member for retaining the biasing member is also in the cavity. The biasing member forces the battery pack at least partially from the cavity. When the battery pack is locked onto the frame, the biasing member is in a compressed condition and when the battery pack is an unlocked position, the biasing member forces the battery pack at least partially from the frame.