Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering a package to a customer employ an on-demand locker assembly having a plurality of lockers. A computer-implemented method of staging delivery of a package to a customer includes displaying a network link that is selectable by the customer on an electronic client device. In response to selection of the network link, the package is transferred to one of the lockers. An access code for the locker is sent to the electronic client device. Upon entry of the access code, the locker is opened to provide the customer with access to the package to retrieve the package from the locker.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering a package to a customer employ an on-demand locker assembly having a plurality of lockers into which a package is placed for retrieval by the customer. A computer-implemented method for delivering a package to a customer includes receiving the package into a facility. The customer is notified that the package has arrived at the facility. In response to receiving a check-in notification from the customer, the package is placed into a locker having a closed configuration that blocks access to the package by the customer. The customer is sent an access code for use by the customer in retrieving the package from the locker. Entry of the access code by the customer is received. In response to receipt of the entry of the access code, the locker is reconfigured so that the customer can retrieve the package from the locker.

Abstract: A nanoparticle formulation of tellurium nanorods. The tellurium nanoparticles are prepared using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), which creates a functionalized coating on the outside of the particles. The nanorods have been shown to have antibacterial properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as anticancer properties when tested with human melanoma cells.

Abstract: A method, a system, and an apparatus are disclosed for monitoring the operating conditions of electric generators and motors by merely taking measurements from a few locations on the rotor's outer region/surface or stator's inner surface. In this disclosure an exemplary method of detecting adverse conditions within alternating current electromotive devices, which can lead to failure, is presented. This example method uses non-contact sensing devices mounted only on a section of the rotor's or stator's surface of the electromotive device to scan the stator's or rotor's surface, respectively. The disclosed method and apparatus will reduce cost by reducing complexity of the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and replacement of the monitoring system, and by utilizing generic mounting techniques that will reduce risk of damage to the generators as the lighter weight sensor housings are secured by simpler mounting means.

Abstract: A method, a system, and an apparatus are disclosed for monitoring the operating conditions of electric generators and motors by merely taking measurements from a few locations on the rotor's outer region/surface or stator's inner surface. In this disclosure an exemplary method of detecting adverse conditions within alternating current electromotive devices, which can lead to failure, is presented. This example method uses non-contact sensing devices mounted only on a section of the rotor's or stator's surface of the electromotive device to scan the stator's or rotor's surface, respectively. This is in contrast to the customary Rotor-Mounted Scanner, which is mounted along the entire longitudinal length of the rotating part of the electromotive device.