Abstract: A virtual office space customization system is disclosed. The system operates via a software application installed on a computing device, such as a laptop, which communicates with a docking station. The docking station serves as a connectivity hub and links the computing device to a plurality of digital display panels, which can be LCD panels either permanently or detachably mounted on the walls of the office space. The software enables users to personalize their indoor environment by displaying content such as natural scenery, personal avatars, or work-related information on the display panels according to their preferences and profiles stored in cloud storage. The software enables users to select their profile and provides customization to the display settings of the display panels.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of developing a test to determine if an infection is present or absent, methods for developing a test to determine the etiology of an infection, methods of using tests to determine presence of an infection, such as infections related to sepsis, versus a non-infectious disease/disorder, such as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and methods of using tests to determine the etiology of an infection. Also provided are systems and computer-implemented methods of developing and using tests as set forth herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for determining whether a subject has a fungal infection such as candidemia, or is at risk of developing the same, and methods of treating the subject based on the determination. This determining may include rapid detection of one or multiple pathogen classes at once, such as fungal, viral and bacterial. Systems useful for the same are also provided.

Abstract: A deodorizer for insertion into athletic and other equipment, having an outer housing that is infused with an antimicrobial agent and that has ventilation holes, and containing a moisture absorbing deodorizer within the outer housing. The deodorizer absorbs moisture that allows bacteria to grow and the antimicrobial infused outer housing kills existing bacteria, thereby reducing bacteria and odor.

Abstract: A deodorizer for insertion into athletic and other equipment, having an outer housing that is infused with an antimicrobial agent and that has ventilation holes, and containing a moisture absorbing deodorizer within the outer housing. The deodorizer absorbs moisture that allows bacteria to grow and the antimicrobial infused outer housing kills existing bacteria, thereby reducing bacteria and odor.

Abstract: A deodorizer for insertion into athletic and other equipment, having an outer housing that is infused with an antimicrobial agent and that has ventilation holes, and containing a moisture absorbing deodorizer within the outer housing. The deodorizer absorbs moisture that allows bacteria to grow and the antimicrobial infused outer housing kills existing bacteria, thereby reducing bacteria and odor.

Abstract: Switch apparatus (54), designed to detect relative movement between first and second members (60, 62), includes a switch assembly (48) comprising a switch unit (20), a biasing element (50), and an operating member (52). The unit (20) has a conductive housing (22) with first, second, and third electrical pin contacts (36-40) and a shiftable body (46). The body (46) is magnetically correlated with both the element (50) and operating member (52). When the members (60, 62) are close, the operating member (52) maintains the shiftable body (46) in one switch position, whereas when the members (60, 62) are separated, the biasing element (50) magnetically moves body (46) to another switch position, thereby detecting the relative movement).

Abstract: Switch apparatus (54), designed to detect relative movement between first and second members (60, 62), includes a switch assembly (48) comprising a switch unit (20), a biasing element (50), and an operating member (52). The unit (20) has a conductive housing (22) with first, second, and third electrical pin contacts (36-40) and a shiftable body (46). The body (46) is magnetically correlated with both the element (50) and operating member (52). When the members (60, 62) are close, the operating member (52) maintains the shiftable body (46) in one switch position, whereas when the members (60, 62) are separated, the biasing element (50) magnetically moves body (46) to another switch position, thereby detecting the relative movement).

Abstract: A deodorizer for insertion into athletic and other equipment, having an outer housing that is infused with an antimicrobial agent and that has ventilation holes, and containing a moisture absorbing deodorizer within the outer housing. The deodorizer absorbs moisture that allows bacteria to grow and the antimicrobial infused outer housing kills existing bacteria, thereby reducing bacteria and odor.

Abstract: A valve system includes a guide member having a passage, a seal member positioned relative to the passage, and a valve stem disposed within the guide member passage to move axially relative to the guide member and the seal member. The seal member has an inner circumferential surface defining a bore, an outer circumferential surface, and an intermediate seal portion therebetween. The intermediate seal portion includes a first axial end surface and a second axial end surface. The seal member further includes a ramp on at least one of the first axial end surface and the second axial end surface. The ramp is descending from the inner circumferential surface to one of the intermediate seal portion or the outer circumferential surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to insulin proteins and pharmaceutical compositions having therapeutic advantages.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to agents which provide slow absorption from an injection site. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions comprises an insulin amino acid sequence and an amino acid sequence that provide slow absorption from an injection site, such as, for example, an amino acid sequence that has a substantially repeating pattern of proline residues.

Abstract: A security switch assembly is provided. The security switch assembly includes an electrically conductive housing having a cavity. The security switch assembly also includes a header assembly including a first and second contact pin, the header assembly coupled to the housing, wherein the first and second contact pin extend into the cavity of the housing. The security switch assembly further includes a moveable body moveably coupled within the cavity of the housing and between the first and second contact pin, wherein the moveable body rolls between a default position and an engaged position in response to altering the magnetic forces induced on the moveable body.

Abstract: A cruise control system for a vehicle includes an electronic stability unit having a deceleration arrangement for generating a target deceleration signal based on wheel speed and cruise control signals.

Abstract: A visual information system. In one embodiment the visual information system is a computer system storing visual presentations indexed by time and location. In a further embodiment the visual information system includes facilities for providing voice-overs for the visual presentations.