Abstract: Embodiments include engineered minicircle-producing bacterium with differential methylation capability, as well as kits and compositions comprising the bacterium. Further described are methods of using of the bacterium for producing differentially methylated minicircle DNA, and for improving transformation efficiency of exogenous DNA in intractable bacteria.

Abstract: A computer method including fetching, from a first address, first domain content; analysing the first domain content to determine character information and content information; selecting a template from amongst a plurality of templates associated with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application based on at least one of the character information and the content information; and configuring the SaaS application based on the character information and content information using the selected template.

Abstract: Embodiments include engineered minicircle-producing bacterium with differential methylation capability, as well as kits and compositions comprising the bacterium. Further described are methods of using of the bacterium for producing differentially methylated minicircle DNA, and for improving transformation efficiency of exogenous DNA in intractable bacteria.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, the airfoil comprising a wall having a first surface, a second surface, and a passageway extending through the wall from a first opening in the first surface to a second opening in the second surface, the passageway having one or more sections between the first opening and the second opening, the one or more sections in fluid communication with each other, the plurality of sections comprising a first diffuser section providing a first change in cross-sectional area within the passageway, a second diffuser section providing a second change in cross-sectional area within the passageway, a flow conditioning section, and an edge section having two surfaces set opposite each other across the passageway, the two surfaces extending along the passageway substantially in parallel to one another, the edge section being located adjacent to the second opening.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, the airfoil comprising a wall having a first surface, a second surface, and a passageway extending through the wall from a first opening in the first surface to a second opening in the second surface, the passageway having one or more sections between the first opening and the second opening, the one or more sections in fluid communication with each other, the plurality of sections comprising a first diffuser section providing a first change in cross-sectional area within the passageway, a second diffuser section providing a second change in cross-sectional area within the passageway, a flow conditioning section, and an edge section having two surfaces set opposite each other across the passageway, the two surfaces extending along the passageway substantially in parallel to one another, the edge section being located adjacent to the second opening.

Abstract: A method for forming an elevated surface feature for compression molded assemblies includes the placement of an afore-mentioned insert onto an actuated fixture pin with the pin initially in a retracted position. An upper portion of a mold configured with said retracted actuated fixture pin over a preform of pre-preg plies placed on the bottom portion of the mold is then closed. The fixture pin is actuated towards the pre-preg plies when a flowable material fills a molding cavity in the upper portion of the mold. The cavity is configured to form the elevated surface feature with the advancing action of the insert packs out the surface feature under the pressure of the pin to eliminate porosity in the elevated surface feature in the molding cavity.

Abstract: A process for forming a composite sandwich panel assembly is provided that includes positioning a top sheet and a bottom sheet on opposing sides of an open pore matrix core. The top sheet, bottom sheet, and core are exposed to a heat source with the application of a clamping pressure to the top and the bottom sheet. The heat source is then removed and the clamping pressure maintained for a period of time. The clamping pressure is removed when the top sheet, bottom sheet, and core have cooled and fused together. An assembly formed by such a process is also provided.

Abstract: An I-beam assembly is provided including a top and bottom flange joined by a vertical web. Reinforcing skins are overmolded over said top and bottom flanges. The top and bottom flanges and the web are all made of the same thermoplastic polymer material or thermoset polymer material. Polymer materials operative herein include polypropylene, nylon, epoxy, polyester, or vinyl ester materials.

Abstract: A method for forming an elevated surface feature for compression molded assemblies includes the placement of an afore-mentioned insert onto an actuated fixture pin with the pin initially in a retracted position. An upper portion of a mold configured with said retracted actuated fixture pin over a preform of pre-preg plies placed on the bottom portion of the mold is then closed. The fixture pin is actuated towards the pre-preg plies when a flowable material fills a molding cavity in the upper portion of the mold. The cavity is configured to form the elevated surface feature with the advancing action of the insert packs out the surface feature under the pressure of the pin to eliminate porosity in the elevated surface feature in the molding cavity.

Abstract: A cargo transportation device includes a lift assembly for raising and lowering cargo and an operator cabin in which an operator controls the lift assembly. A load backrest is coupled to the cabin, and an automatic data collection device, which is configured to interrogate wireless communication devices, is coupled to the load backrest. The cargo transportation device includes a computing device having logic for controlling the automatic data collection device and logic for controlling the lift assembly, and a display device in communication with the computing device. The display device is coupled to the cabin and configured to provide the operator with information from the computing device.

Abstract: A turbine blade including an airfoil having a profile in accordance with Table 1 is disclosed. The turbine blade has a plurality of cooling passages extending radially outward through the airfoil. The aerodynamic profile of the airfoil has been reconfigured to further reduce overall heat load to the airfoil while paying particular attention to the leading edge region. Specifically, the airfoil leading edge, which is the life-limiting location of the turbine blade has been reconfigured to lower heat load and allow for increased cooling, thereby increasing turbine blade life.