Abstract: A hookah mouthpiece, including an insertion body including a hose insertion end to be inserted into a hookah hose, and a mouthpiece end disposed opposite with respect to the hose insertion end, a mouthpiece, including a mouth end to be placed into a mouth of a user while the user is smoking, and an insertion end to receive the mouthpiece end of the insertion body, and a filter cartridge to be inserted into the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold. The system also includes a projection device visually depicting the boundaries of a plurality of layup segments onto the mold. This system automates fabrication of composite structures by setting a pace for each task and ensuring operators complete each task within the allotted period. The projection system and layup delivery mechanism can advance with respect the mold to ensure the pace is maintained and an overall product cycle time is adhered to.

Abstract: A tolerance compensating device includes a body having a fastener receiver. A first set of tabs and a second set of tabs are provided around the fastener receiver. The first set of tabs include a first locator feature and the second set of tabs include a second locator feature wherein the first locator feature differs from the second locator feature. An assembly including the tolerance compensating device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A metallic tubular member having a closed end member for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or refrigeration systems and method of manufacturing are presented. In one instance, the method includes providing a metallic tubular stock member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is open and closing the first end of the metallic tubular stock member to form a first closed circular member having an outside diameter D1; forming a sealing aperture having an outside diameter D2 through the first closed circular end, wherein D2 is less than 5 percent of D1; and applying a heat-based sealing process including a metallic flow into the sealing aperture. Other methods and systems are presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-integrative lentiviral vectors and their use for the stable transgenesis of both dividing and no-dividing eukaryotic cells. The invention also provides methods for obtaining these vectors, the use of these vectors for the production of recombinant lentiviruses, and the use of these recombinant lentiviruses for obtaining a cell able to stably produce a product of interest.

Abstract: Instances of the present technology may include a method for operating a hematology analyzer. The method may include passing a control material through a hematology analyzer. The control material may include a first cell population and a second cell population. The method may also include determining a first cell population volume measurement and a second cell population volume measurement. A first value of a first cell population distribution width and a second value of a second cell population distribution width may be calculated. The method may include comparing the first value to a first reference range. The method may also include comparing the second value to a second reference range. Furthermore, the method may include classifying an operational status of the hematology analyzer based on the comparison of the first value to the first reference range and based on the comparison of the second value to the second reference range.

Abstract: Systems and methods evaluate the results produced by histogram segmenting techniques. Exemplary techniques assess boundary region decision or placement techniques according to histogram based metrics, population based metrics, or combinations or transformations thereof.

Abstract: An automatic drilling machine for simultaneously drilling at least two holes through a surface of a crosspiece. The machine comprises an automatic drilling unit having at least two tool holders, each one adapted for receiving a drilling tool. The automatic drilling unit has a cross-shaped channel configured to receive, at least partially, the crosspiece to be drilled inside the automatic drilling unit with. The tool holders are arranged, such as, when the drilling machine is mounted with the crosspiece to be drilled, the tool holders are positioned in accordance with the locations of the crosspiece where a hole is to be drilled.

Abstract: An interior door assembly for a vehicle includes an outer door panel including at least one bumper retainer associated with an inner door locator feature. The at least one bumper retainer is defined by an aperture dimensioned to receive a portion of a bumper therein. The assembly further includes an inner door panel including at least one aperture configured and dimensioned to engage the inner door locator feature.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically identifying and enumerating early granulated cells (EGC) in blood samples are disclosed. In one embodiment a method for identifying EGC in a blood sample includes analyzing white blood cells of the blood sample using a low angle light scatter (LALS) parameter, separating the EGCs from the other white blood cells using the LALS parameter, and enumerating the separated EGCs.

Abstract: A tolerance compensating device includes a body having a fastener receiver. A first set of tabs and a second set of tabs are provided around the fastener receiver. The first set of tabs include a first locator feature and the second set of tabs include a second locator feature wherein the first locator feature differs from the second locator feature. An assembly including the tolerance compensating device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An interior door assembly for a vehicle includes an outer door panel including at least one bumper retainer associated with an inner door locator feature. The at least one bumper retainer is defined by an aperture dimensioned to receive a portion of a bumper therein. The assembly further includes an inner door panel including at least one aperture configured and dimensioned to engage the inner door locator feature.

Abstract: Conditional processing based on data-driven filtering of records is described. A system stores a corresponding identifier in a data structure for each of a data manipulation action, an object, a filter field, a filter condition, and a process. The system receives a request to perform the data manipulation action for the object. The system determines, for each record based on the object, whether the filter field associated with a corresponding record satisfies the filter condition. The system identifies, for each record based on the object, a corresponding record as an included record that should be included for subsequent processing in response to a determination that the filter field associated with the corresponding record either satisfies the filter condition or does not satisfy the filter condition. The system executes the process on each included record.

Abstract: A metallic tubular member having a closed end member for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or refrigeration systems and method of manufacturing are presented. In one instance, the method includes providing a metallic tubular stock member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is open and closing the first end of the metallic tubular stock member to form a first closed circular member having an outside diameter D1; forming a sealing aperture having an outside diameter D2 through the first closed circular end, wherein D2 is less than 5 percent of D1; and applying a heat-based sealing process including a metallic flow into the sealing aperture. Other methods and systems are presented.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically identifying and enumerating early granulated cells (EGC) in blood samples are disclosed. In one embodiment a method for identifying EGC in a blood sample includes analyzing white blood cells of the blood sample using a low angle light scatter (LALS) parameter, separating the EGCs from the other white blood cells using the LALS parameter, and enumerating the separated EGCs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically identifying and enumerating early granulated cells (EGC) in blood samples are disclosed. In one embodiment a method for identifying EGC in a blood sample includes analyzing white blood cells of the blood sample using a low angle light scatter (LALS) parameter, separating the EGCs from the other white blood cells using the LALS parameter, and enumerating the separated EGCs.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-integrative lentiviral vectors and their use for the stable transgenesis of both dividing and no-dividing eukaryotic cells. The invention also provides methods for obtaining these vectors, the use of these vectors for the production of recombinant lentiviruses, and the use of these recombinant lentiviruses for obtaining a cell able to stably produce a product of interest.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an orthogonal positioning instrument for robotically positioning a tool at a desired location of a working surface, which comprises a support (2) adapted for coupling the tool (7) along a coupling axis (4); three positioning elements (3) coupled to the support (2) around the coupling axis (4); wherein the three positioning elements (3) have ends (5) protruding from the support (2) so as to define a plane substantially normal to the coupling axis (4) for positioning the tool (7) orthogonally to the working surface (8); and wherein each positioning element (3) comprises a distance sensor (6) capable of measuring the distance to the working surface (8) for positioning the tool (7) at the desired location of the working surface (8). Additionally, the invention refers to an orthogonal positioning system, and an orthogonal positioning method for positioning a tool (7) orthogonally to a working surface (8).

Abstract: Systems and methods evaluate the results produced by histogram segmenting techniques. Exemplary techniques assess boundary region decision or placement techniques according to histogram based metrics, population based metrics, or combinations or transformations thereof.

Abstract: The use of statins as antiepileptic, anticonvulsant, neuroprotector and antioxidant compounds, potentially useful for the prevention and/or treatment of epilepsy, epileptic seizures, convulsions, neurodegenerative diseases, or diseases associated with undesired oxidation, is described.