Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus comprising a laser source that uses a single unfocused pulse of a low intensity but high power laser over a large sample area to collect Raman scattered collimated light, which is then Rayleigh filtered and focused using a singlet lens into a stacked fiber bundle connected to a customized spectrograph, which separates the individual spectra from the scattered wavelengths using a hybrid diffraction grating for collection onto spectra-specific sections of an array photodetector to measure spectral intensity and thereby identify one or more compounds in the sample.

Abstract: An automated cat toy comprises a belt circulated by a motor between a drive shaft and an idler pully, and an extension that is alternately flung outward from the belt and then withdrawn into the toy. The belt is formed by joining one end of a strap to an intermediate attachment point thereof, with the remainder of the strap becoming the extension. A pet proximity sensor, such as a PIR sensor, enables a controller to monitor proximity and movements of a pet. An operating mode of the toy can be varied according to the sensed pet movements, and/or instructions and/or a designated pet personality type received wirelessly from a user. Usage data, such as calories burned, can be transmitted wirelessly to the user. RFID tags worn by pets can enable the controller to optimize the operating mode and report usage data separately for each of a plurality of pets.

Abstract: An automated cat toy comprises a belt circulated by a motor between a drive shaft and an idler pully, and an extension that is alternately flung outward from the belt and then withdrawn into the toy. The belt is formed by joining one end of a strap to an intermediate attachment point thereof, with the remainder of the strap becoming the extension. A pet proximity sensor, such as a PIR sensor, enables a controller to monitor proximity and movements of a pet. An operating mode of the toy can be varied according to the sensed pet movements, and/or instructions and/or a designated pet personality type received wirelessly from a user. Usage data, such as calories burned, can be transmitted wirelessly to the user. RFID tags worn by pets can enable the controller to optimize the operating mode and report usage data separately for each of a plurality of pets.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus comprising a multi-wavelength laser source that uses a single unfocused pulse of a low intensity but high power laser over a large sample area to collect Raman scattered collimated light, which is then Rayleigh filtered and focused using a singlet lens into a stacked fiber bundle connected to a customized spectrograph, which separates the individual spectra from the scattered wavelengths using a hybrid diffraction grating for collection onto spectra-specific sections of an array photodetector to measure spectral intensity and thereby identify one or more compounds in the sample.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health via pressure. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor and a processor. Further implementations feature an optional pump and measure volume. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus comprising a multi-wavelength laser source that uses a single unfocused pulse of a low intensity but high power laser over a large sample area to collect Raman scattered collimated light, which is then Rayleigh filtered and focused using a singlet lens into a stacked fiber bundle connected to a customized spectrograph, which separates the individual spectra from the scattered wavelengths using a hybrid diffraction grating for collection onto spectra-specific sections of an array photodetector to measure spectral intensity and thereby identify one or more compounds in the sample.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film having reduced UV activity, to particular embodiments of such plastic films in the form of coextruded films, layer constructions comprising the plastic film according to the invention, and to security documents, preferably identification documents, comprising such plastic films.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus comprising a multi-wavelength laser source that uses a single unfocused pulse of a low intensity but high power laser over a large sample area to collect Raman scattered collimated light, which is then Rayleigh filtered and focused using a singlet lens into a stacked fiber bundle connected to a customized spectrograph, which separates the individual spectra from the scattered wavelengths using a hybrid diffraction grating for collection onto spectra-specific sections of an array photodetector to measure spectral intensity and thereby identify one or more compounds in the sample.

Abstract: A golf club includes a golf club head with a loft at least 40 degrees and a weight member movably coupled to a rear surface. In a first configuration, the golf club head has a first center of gravity, CG1, and a first moment of inertia about a vertical axis therethrough, Izz1, and a first swingweight, SW1. In a second configuration, the golf club head has a second center of gravity, CG2, and a second moment of inertia about a vertical axis therethrough, Izz2, that is at least 500 g*cm2 greater than Izz1, and a second swingweight, SW2 that is within 1.75 inch-oz of SW1. In another aspect, when a weight member is in a second position at least 2 cm away from a first position, the golf club has a second swingweight SW2 that is within 1.75 inch-oz of a first swingweight SW1 for the first position.

Abstract: A main body of a golf club head includes a topline portion, a sole portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, a striking face defining a face plane, and a rear surface opposite the striking face. A track member is at least partially nonparallel to the face plane and extends across at least a portion of the rear surface. A weight member is translatable along the track member such that the golf club head has a first center of gravity (CG) defining a first CG depth when the weight member is located in a first position, and a second CG defining a second CG depth when the weight member is located in a second position farther from the striking face than the first position. The second CG depth is greater than the first CG depth, with the CG depth measured normal to the face plane.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health via pressure. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor and a processor. Further implementations feature an optional pump and measure volume. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a lot management system. The lot management system includes a transmitter comprising a location determination module having a GPS data pathway to an RF transmission module and a receiver including an RF antenna and a receiver processor.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a lot management system. The lot management system includes a transmitter comprising a location determination module having a GPS data pathway to an RF transmission module and a receiver including an RF antenna and a receiver processor.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus comprising a multi-wavelength laser source that uses a single unfocused pulse of a low intensity but high power laser over a large sample area to collect Raman scattered collimated light, which is then Rayleigh filtered and focused using a singlet lens into a stacked fiber bundle connected to a customized spectrograph, which separates the individual spectra from the scattered wavelengths using a hybrid diffraction grating for collection onto spectra-specific sections of an array photodetector to measure spectral intensity and thereby identify one or more compounds in the sample.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

Abstract: Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can convert feedstock materials to a sugar solution, especially, xylose, which can then be chemically converted to furfural and furfural-derived products.