Abstract: Feed compositions, methods of preparing such compositions, and methods of feeding such compositions are described. A feed composition may include a core and a first coating layer disposed around at least a portion of the core. The core may include at least one carbohydrate component and at least one protein component. The first coating layer may include a fatty acid component having at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight.

Abstract: Silage compositions are described herein, as well as methods for their preparation and use. A silage composition may include a fatty acid component comprising at least about 70% saturated fatty acid by weight and a fermented component. The fatty acid component may be present in the silage composition in an amount of at least about 10% by weight of the silage composition.

Abstract: Dietary compositions containing at least one protein component are described herein, as well as methods for their preparation and use. A premix dietary composition may include a fatty acid component and a protein component. The fatty acid component may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight. The fatty acid component may be present in the dietary composition in an amount of at least about 10% by weight of the dietary composition.

Abstract: Dietary compositions containing at least one carbohydrate are described herein, as well as methods for their preparation and use. A premix dietary composition may include a fatty acid component and a carbohydrate component. The fatty acid component may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight. The fatty acid component may be present in the dietary composition in an amount of at least about 30% by weight of the dietary composition.

Abstract: Solid dietary compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include a fatty acid component and at least one feed ingredient. The fatty acid component may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acid by weight and may be present in the dietary composition in an amount of at least about 30% by weight of the dietary composition. The at least one feed ingredient may be selected from a protein material, an amino acid, an amino acid derivative, a vitamin, a trace element, a mineral, a glucogenic precursor, and an antioxidant. The dietary composition may be a solid in the form of a capsule, a tablet, a pellet, or a granular material.

Abstract: Dietary compositions for ingestion by ruminants and methods for feeding the dietary compositions to ruminants are disclosed. The dietary compositions may include ruminant feed products having at least one saturated fatty acid component including at least about 90% of a palmitic acid compound. The ruminant feed product may be fed to the ruminant according to a feed program that is based on physical characteristics and/or a time period associated with the ruminant. For example, an amount of the ruminant feed product fed to the ruminant may be based on the calving cycle and/or lactation cycle of the ruminant and one of a body weight or a milk yield of the ruminant. Ingestion of the ruminant feed product by a ruminant according to the feed program may increase the milk yield and/or the milk fat content of milk produced by the ruminant.

Abstract: Liquid dietary compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include a fatty acid component, at least one feed ingredient, and water. The fatty acid component may include less than about 10% by weight of unsaturated fatty acid. The feed ingredient may be selected from a carbohydrate, an amino acid, an amino acid derivative, a vitamin, a trace element, a mineral, a glucogenic precursor, or an antioxidant. The compositions may also include about 25% by weight to about 55% by weight of water.

Abstract: Dietary paste compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The dietary paste compositions may include least one saturated fatty acid compound and at least one carrier component. The methods of preparation may include contacting the at least one saturated fatty acid compound with the at least one carrier component to form the dietary paste composition.

Abstract: Mineral lick compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include at least one sodium salt, at least one calcium salt, at least one magnesium salt, and at least one fatty acid component comprising at least about 80% saturated fatty acid by weight.

Abstract: Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) include a polymeric barrier coating that is a copolymer of ethylene and substituted vinyl constituents configured to protect the OLEDs from both oxygen and water. The substituted vinyl of the coating may be selected, in conjunction with the permeability properties provided by the ethylene, to include chemical structures, physical structures, and chemical functional groups that effectively and efficiently create a barrier towards both oxygen and water. Methods for producing and using the coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: Symbologies for encoding data, as well as methods of encoding and decoding thereof are described. The symbologies may have a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of patterns on or in a substrate. Furthermore, each of the plurality of pixels may have one or more optical properties that each provides one or more types of non-interacting data.

Abstract: Liquid detection devices and perspiration-activated materials powered by liquid-activated hydrogel batteries are disclosed. A liquid detection device and a perspiration-activated material may be powered by a liquid-activated hydrogel battery comprising hydrogel permeated with electrolyte and an anode and a cathode in contact with the hydrogel. The hydrogel may become hydrated responsive to contact with a liquid, supporting ionic communication between the anode and the cathode via the electrolyte. The ionic communication may generate a voltage operative to power the liquid detection device or the perspiration-activated material connected thereto. The liquid detection device may operate to detect a liquid in contact therewith when powered by the hydrated liquid-activated hydrogel battery and to generate a detection event responsive to detecting the liquid. The perspiration-activated material may operate to evaporate and to eliminate odor associated with perspiration in contact therewith.

Abstract: A light emitting device, includes a light emitting diode unit on a substrate; a gas-generating species; an inert gas; a barrier; and a sealant; wherein: the sealant, barrier, and substrate define a protective chamber; and the light emitting diode unit, the gas generating species, and the inert gas are disposed within the chamber.

Abstract: Symbologies for encoding data, as well as methods of encoding and decoding thereof are described. The symbologies may have a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of patterns on or in a substrate. Furthermore, each of the plurality of pixels may have one or more optical properties that each provides one or more types of non-interacting data.

Abstract: Dispensing units and methods for using dispensing units to apply eye drops to an eye of a user are disclosed. A dispensing unit may include a dispensing barrel having a dispensing orifice and one or more concentric rings. A particular dispensing unit has one concentric ring that is disposed around the circumference of the dispensing barrel and is configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user. An alternate dispensing unit has first and second rings disposed around a circumference of the dispensing barrel that are configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user by one or more of color mixing or polarization techniques.

Abstract: Dispensing units and methods for using dispensing units to apply eye drops to an eye of a user are disclosed. A dispensing unit may include a dispensing barrel having a dispensing orifice and one or more concentric rings. A particular dispensing unit has one concentric ring that is disposed around the circumference of the dispensing barrel and is configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user. An alternate dispensing unit has first and second rings disposed around a circumference of the dispensing barrel that are configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user by one or more of color mixing or polarization techniques.

Abstract: A light emitting device, includes a light emitting diode unit on a substrate; a gas-generating species; an inert gas; a barrier; and a sealant; wherein: the sealant, barrier, and substrate define a protective chamber; and the light emitting diode unit, the gas generating species, and the inert gas are disposed within the chamber.

Abstract: Dispensing units and methods for using dispensing units to apply eye drops to an eye of a user are disclosed. A dispensing unit may include a dispensing barrel having a dispensing orifice and one or more concentric rings. A particular dispensing unit has one concentric ring that is disposed around the circumference of the dispensing barrel and is configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user. An alternate dispensing unit has first and second rings disposed around a circumference of the dispensing barrel that are configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user by one or more of color mixing or polarization techniques.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling traffic pollution are disclosed. An environmental score and a financial incentive based on the environmental score may be provided. A vehicle having a pollution recording unit may be provided. The pollution recording unit may be configured to provide an environmental score based on the pollution behavior of the vehicle. A financial incentive may be determined based on the environmental score at a processing device communicatively coupled to the pollution recording unit. The financial incentive may be provided to an operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: Dispensing units and methods for using dispensing units to apply eye drops to an eye of a user are disclosed. A dispensing unit may include a dispensing barrel having a dispensing orifice and one or more concentric rings. A particular dispensing unit has one concentric ring that is disposed around the circumference of the dispensing barrel and is configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user. An alternate dispensing unit has first and second rings disposed around a circumference of the dispensing barrel that are configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user by one or more of color mixing or polarization techniques.