Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system. The system includes a substrate and a fluid capture material formed on one or more surfaces of the substrate. The fluid capture material includes a sorbent material that binds one or more fluids, the one or more fluids comprising water, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, or a combination thereof. The fluid capture material also includes one or more binder materials, wherein the binder material is at least partially cross-linked.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid student verification using an online verification service for IRCC and CBSA officers to verify acceptance details quickly and easily for study permit applicants to one of the colleges using IAS. The solution can be easily accessed by IRCC and CBSA officers at using a website, where they will find a simple and straightforward lookup page and results, available in English and French.

Abstract: A valve seat includes a generally cylindrical body that defines a bore extending axially therethrough and has an outer surface. An enlarged diameter portion extends axially from the generally cylindrical body and defines a shoulder surface and an annular surface disposed opposite the shoulder surface; the annular surface is configured to form a seal with a displaceable portion of a valve. An annular channel is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body. An annular notch is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body axially between the enlarged diameter portion and the annular channel. The annular notch is configured to increase the radial compressibility of the generally cylindrical body to facilitate hydraulic ejection of the valve seat from the cylinder block. The annular channel is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid to compress radially the generally cylindrical body.

Abstract: A medical system useful in the determination of future disease progression in a subject. More specifically the present invention applies machine learning techniques to aid prediction of disease pathology and clinical outcomes in subjects presenting with symptoms of cognitive decline and to expedite clinical development of novel therapeutics.

Abstract: A valve seat includes a generally cylindrical body that defines a bore extending axially therethrough and has an outer surface. An enlarged diameter portion extends axially from the generally cylindrical body and defines a shoulder surface and an annular surface disposed opposite the shoulder surface; the annular surface is configured to form a seal with a displaceable portion of a valve. An annular notch is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body. The annular notch is configured to reduce a contact area between the outer surface and an interface surface of a cylinder block to facilitate hydraulic ejection of the valve seat from the cylinder block. An annular channel is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body and is disposed axially below the annular notch. The annular channel is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid to compress radially the generally cylindrical body.

Abstract: A valve seat includes a generally cylindrical body that defines a bore extending axially therethrough and has an outer surface. An enlarged diameter portion extends axially from the generally cylindrical body and defines a shoulder surface and an annular surface disposed opposite the shoulder surface; the annular surface is configured to form a seal with a displaceable portion of a valve. An annular notch is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body, and it extends a distance from a shoulder surface. The annular notch decouples a stiffness of the enlarged diameter portion to thereby increase a radial compressibility of the generally cylindrical body. An annular channel is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body and is disposed axially below the annular notch. The annular channel is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid to compress radially the generally cylindrical body.

Abstract: A valve seat includes a generally cylindrical body that defines a bore extending axially therethrough and has an outer surface. An enlarged diameter portion extends axially from the generally cylindrical body and defines a shoulder surface and an annular surface disposed opposite the shoulder surface; the annular surface is configured to form a seal with a displaceable portion of a valve. An annular notch is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body, and it extends a distance from a shoulder surface. The annular notch decouples a stiffness of the enlarged diameter portion to thereby increase a radial compressibility of the generally cylindrical body. An annular channel is formed in the outer surface of the generally cylindrical body and is disposed axially below the annular notch. The annular channel is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid to compress radially the generally cylindrical body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which a fluid, such as a fracturing fluid, is pressurized. The apparatus includes a motor that produces a first rotational output including a first angular velocity, a pump operably coupled to the motor, the pump comprising a fluid end and a power end operably coupled to the fluid end, and a transmission operably coupled between the motor and the pump. The transmission receives the first rotational output as a first rotational input, the first rotational input including the first angular velocity, and converts the first rotational input into a second rotational output, the second rotational output including a second angular velocity. The power end receives the second rotational output as a second rotational input, the second rotational input including the second angular velocity. In some embodiments, the transmission is directly connected to, or part of, the pump and the motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses of FcRL4 expression and optionally RANKL expressing B cells as biomarkers and therapeutic target for treatment of an autoimmune and/or chronic diseases associated with joint inflammation, in particular Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Abstract: This application relates to a fuel dispensing system and method for safely regulating transfer of fuel between a fuel dispenser and a fuel recipient. The fuel dispensing system may be used, for example, to replenish electric vehicles that use refillable electrochemical power generation systems, such as fuel cell hybrid systems using hydrogen fuel. The system employs a combination of interlocks and other safety features specifically adapted for high-risk indoor environments. Fueling cannot commence until the dispenser and the recipient are electrically bonded to minimize the risk of spark generation. The system may include, for example, a fuel supply subsystem for preventing fuel flow except during a fueling session, an immobilization subsystem for preventing relative movement of the dispenser and the recipient during a fueling session, a communication subsystem for enabling data exchange between the dispenser and the recipient, and a leak detection subsystem for monitoring the fueling site for fuel leaks.

Abstract: This application relates to a fuel dispensing system and method for safely regulating transfer of fuel between a fuel dispenser and a fuel recipient. The fuel dispensing system may be used, for example, to replenish electric vehicles that use refillable electro-chemical power generation systems, such as fuel cell hybrid systems using hydrogen fuel. The system employs a combination of interlocks and other safety features specifically adapted for high-risk indoor environments. Fueling cannot commence until the dispenser and the recipient are electrically bonded to minimize the risk of spark generation. The system may include, for example, a fuel supply subsystem for preventing fuel flow except during a fueling session, an immobilization subsystem for preventing relative movement of the dispenser and the recipient during a fueling session, a communication subsystem for enabling data exchange between the dispenser and the recipient, and a leak detection subsystem for monitoring the fueling site for fuel leaks.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical compositions adapted to nasal administration. The liquid nasal formulations of the invention are characterized inter alia by having excellent and prolonged moisturizing properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical compositions adapted to nasal administration. The liquid nasal formulations of the invention are characterized inter alia by having excellent and prolonged moisturizing properties.

Abstract: In a slurry dewatering process, slurry is pumped into a porous tube at a sufficiently low velocity for laminar flow conditions to exist. The pressure is sufficiently high for liquid in the slurry to permeate outwardly through the tube wall and for solids in the slurry to be deposited in the form of an annular cake on the tube wall. The deposition of solids is controlled so that the cake thickness is substantially uniform throughout. When a predetermined thickness of cake has been deposited, the pressure inside the tube is decreased and the flow velocity is increased and the cake is dislodged from the tube wall in flake form and is conveyed downstream for collection on a screen or the like.

Abstract: A method of treating an organic material such as textile fibres with an alkali metal hydroxide solution including the steps of:(i) contacting the organic material with the hydroxide solution to produce an effluent comprising an alkali metal hydroxide solution which contains multivalent ions and soluble and insoluble organic and inorganic matter;(ii) reducing the pH of the effluent to a value in the range 7 to 9 by contacting it with an acid gas;(iii) filtering the solution from step (ii) to remove suspended insoluble matter having a size greater than 0,1 microns.