Abstract: This invention is a hair styling product. It may also be used as a head covering. It is made of durable fabric possibly consisting of polyester, silk, satin, or other materials. This invention is a different type of durag or head covering. Swagg-E Durag will prevent indentations or impressions on forehead and back of neck area. The purpose of this invention is to be used as a hair styling product. It is meant to keep the style of the wearer's hair. If worn daily or almost daily, it encourages the hair to grow flat, wavy, and parallel to the scalp. Swagg-E Durag is an invention that improves upon the durags currently available. It is one size fits all and can be used to keep one's hair in the desired style while sleeping or going about daily activities. It may be used on any hair type, including natural and chemically processed.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microalgae in acetate toxicity conditions to induce the uptake of acetate, control contamination, increase the metabolic rate, increase the respiration rate, increase the accumulation of lipids, and decreasing the accumulation of protein are disclosed. Embodiments include methods of controlling the internal microalgae cell acetate concentration by manipulating the culture pH and residual acetate concentration.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Methods for culturing microalgae in ammonia or ammonium toxicity conditions to induce the uptake of nitrogen, increase the metabolic rate, and increase the accumulation of protein, are disclosed. Embodiments include methods of controlling the internal microalgae cell ammonium concentration by manipulating the culture pH and residual ammonia or ammonium concentration.

Abstract: Methods of growing organisms in the Thraustochytriaceae family using a supply of at least one of acetate and acetic acid as an organic carbon source are described. Embodiments include using acetate or acetic acid in combination with other organic carbon sources and with a pH auxostat system.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Such compositions can comprise pentadecanoic and heptadecanoic fatty acids. The techniques described herein include methods for producing and deriving such compositions rich in odd-chain fatty acids from microbials, including microalgae and yeasts/fungi.

Abstract: Interface apparatus and methods are provided. The interface can include a keyboard (200) containing one or more keys (210), each having a key base and a key top. A light guide (110) having an edge (125), a first surface (115) and a second surface (120) can be disposed proximate the base of all or a portion of the plurality of keys. The light guide can have a plurality of apertures (130) disposed therethrough, with each aperture corresponding to the location of each of the one or more keys. One or more dispersion features (135) can be disposed in, on, or about each of the one or more apertures to transmit at least a portion of the light from the light guide to the base of each key.

Abstract: An insert for a keyboard comprises a molded body that comprises a pair of opposing sides. Each of the opposing sides has a groove that extends along at least a portion of the respective side. Each groove is adapted to receive a leveling wire from a keycap.

Abstract: A keyboard apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a rigid member comprising a plurality of keycaps and a proximity sensing member comprising a plurality of proximity sensors and a plurality of illuminators disposed proximate the rigid keycap member. The apparatus can also include a backing member comprising a switch disposed proximate the proximity sensing member. A displacement of the rigid member and the proximity sensing member can activate the switch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for illuminating a keycap on a keyboard are described. One system comprises a first light source positioned below the keycap on the keyboard and arranged to illuminate a portion of a bottom of the keycap. The system also comprises a second light source, adjacent the first light source, positioned below the keycap and arranged to illuminate a portion of the bottom of the keycap. One method of illuminating a keycap on a keyboard comprises activating a first light source, wherein the first light source and a second light source are positioned below the keycap on the keyboard, and activating the second light source responsive to the first light source operating outside a predetermined threshold parameter.

Abstract: A keyboard apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a rigid member comprising a plurality of keycaps and a proximity sensing member comprising a plurality of proximity sensors and a plurality of illuminators disposed proximate the rigid keycap member. The apparatus can also include a backing member comprising a switch disposed proximate the proximity sensing member. A displacement of the rigid member and the proximity sensing member can activate the switch.

Abstract: An insert for a keyboard comprises a molded body that comprises a pair of opposing sides. Each of the opposing sides has a groove that extends along at least a portion of the respective side. Each groove is adapted to receive a leveling wire from a keycap.

Abstract: A keyboard for use with a computing device. In some embodiments, the keyboard comprises a plurality of keys having upper surfaces to which a durable protective coating has been applied and legend symbols that have been etched into the upper surfaces through the durable protective coating.

Abstract: Interface apparatus and methods are provided. The interface can include a keyboard (200) containing one or more keys (210), each having a key base and a key top. A light guide (110) having an edge (125), a first surface (115) and a second surface (120) can be disposed proximate the base of all or a portion of the plurality of keys. The light guide can have a plurality of apertures (130) disposed therethrough, with each aperture corresponding to the location of each of the one or more keys. One or more dispersion features (135) can be disposed in, on, or about each of the one or more apertures to transmit at least a portion of the light from the light guide to the base of each key.

Abstract: A touchpad for use with a computing device. The touchpad includes a touch-sensitive element, a cover layer that overlies the touch-sensitive element, and a durable protective coating that has been directly applied to an outer surface of the top layer.