Abstract: Lever action firearms have an upper frame defining a bolt passage, a bolt carrier assembly received in the upper frame and operable to reciprocate between an open position and a closed position, a lower frame defining a magazine well configured to removably receive a box magazine, the lower frame removably connected to the upper frame by a transverse takedown pin, an action lever movable between a retracted position and an extended position and having a first pivot, and pivotally connected to the lower frame at the first pivot, a first link pivotally connected to the lower frame, a second link pivotally connected to the bolt carrier assembly, the first link and second link pivotally interconnected to each other, the first link defining a cam path, and a cam follower on the action lever operably engaged to the cam path such that movement of the action lever generates movement of the bolt carrier assembly.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods of creating fibers, such as microfibers and nanofibers. The methods discussed herein employ centrifugal forces to transform material into fibers. Apparatuses that may be used to create fibers are also described. To improve the collection of fibers, various devices and systems for controlling the deposition pattern of the produced fibers are described.

Abstract: Provided herein is an inventory management system for dispensing products from an enclosure, methods of securing products within the enclosure, use of the enclosure and for maintaining inventory. The inventory management system may include an enclosure having a self-locking door. The self locking door may include a door, a lock located on the door, a strike plate, wherein the strike plate controls the lock, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user and wherein the sensor controls the lock.

Abstract: An oxygen gas supply device includes a tubular hydrated ion-exchange membrane defining an inner surface, an outer surface and an outlet. An outer catalytic membrane at the outer surface and an inner catalytic membrane at the inner surface are in electrical communication with a direct current power source. Application of electromotive force between the outer and inner catalytic membranes causes an oxygen gas component of the ambient air in contact with one or the other of the outer and inner catalytic membranes to be separated and collected at the other catalytic membrane and thereby be collected as an oxygen gas supply.

Abstract: Inflammation caused by disease states such as rheumatism, gout, neurodegeneration and tumours result in the increased effectiveness of the opioid peptide biphalin or its analogues, due likely to the increased permeability of the “blood-brain barrier”, due to which it becomes possible to use the opioid peptide to produce a new analgesic for use during inflammation caused by rheumatism, gout, neurodegeneration, post-surgical or post-accidental trauma or tumours.

Abstract: Provided herein is an inventory management system for dispensing products from an enclosure, methods of securing products within the enclosure, use of the enclosure and for maintaining inventory. The inventory management system may include an enclosure having a self-locking door. The self locking door may include a door, a lock located on the door, a strike plate, wherein the strike plate controls the lock, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user and wherein the sensor controls the lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a web-based computer system, a web-based computer software, and a method of use thereof for the transfer of information between a moderator and a plurality of recipients either in a face-to-face environment or in a remote environment, and more specifically the use of a moderator station, a projector display, and a plurality of user web-enabled devices connected to a network in a group and team competitive environment.

Abstract: A magazine safety assembly configured for use in a firearm includes a pivot point assembly. A lever assembly, including a first portion and a second portion, is configured to pivot about the pivot point assembly from an engaged position to a disengaged position. When positioned in the engaged position, the first portion of the lever assembly releasably engages a trigger assembly of the firearm. When positioned in the disengaged position, the second portion of the lever assembly releasably engages an ammunition magazine assembly positioned within a magazine well of the firearm. A spring assembly is configured to bias the lever assembly into the engaged position when the ammunition magazine assembly is not positioned within the magazine well the firearm.

Abstract: A magazine safety assembly configured for use in a firearm includes a pivot point assembly. A lever assembly, including a first portion and a second portion, is configured to pivot about the pivot point assembly from an engaged position to a disengaged position. When positioned in the engaged position, the first portion of the lever assembly releasably engages a trigger assembly of the firearm. When positioned in the disengaged position, the second portion of the lever assembly releasably engages an ammunition magazine assembly positioned within a magazine well of the firearm. A spring assembly is configured to bias the lever assembly into the engaged position when the ammunition magazine assembly is not positioned within the magazine well the firearm.

Abstract: Provided are compounds represented by: wherein R1 is a D-alanine, D-serine, D-threonine, D-methionine, D-leucine, D-asparagine or D-glutamine side chain and R2 is a phenylalanine or tryptophan side-chain, and compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Inflammation caused by disease states such as rheumatism, gout, neurodegeneration and tumours result in the increased effectiveness of the opioid peptide biphalin or its analogues, due likely to the increased permeability of the “blood-brain barrier”, due to which it becomes possible to use the opioid peptide to produce a new analgesic for use during inflammation caused by rheumatism, gout, neurodegeneration, post-surgical or post-accidental trauma or tumours.

Abstract: An Internet-based personalized, online, scientific interface is described, operating from at least a proprietary web server connected to the Internet for sending display images produced at the web server from any software application to a client web browser. The interface is personalized and includes, in addition to providing a gateway to different information databases, a search function, an archiving function, a specific bookmark function, an access to uploaded abstracts, and a personalized area. The interface includes a tool for upload, creation, venue presentation, and highly interactive web delivery presentation of a scientific paper or a poster by an author, linked with an internal tool for reviewing, accepting, and grading submitted abstracts for review.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of dynamic reference plane compensation, comprises impinging radiation from a first radiation source onto a surface of an object; generating an uncompensated measurement signal from radiation reflected from a first location on the surface and a second location; generating a compensation signal from radiation reflected from a third location and a fourth location on the surface; and generating a compensated measurement signal using the uncompensated measurement signal and the compensation signal.

Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.

Abstract: A modular component securing apparatus includes a chassis, a securing member moveably coupled to the chassis and including an activation surface, a biasing member coupled to the securing member and operable to bias the securing member into a deactivated position, a component detection member coupled to the securing member and operable to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into an activated position in response to the component detection member being engaged by a modular component, and an activation member including an activator surface. In response to the securing member being moved into the activated position, the activator surface may engage the activation surface in order to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into a securing position. The securing member may be moved into the securing position only when a modular component is positioned in the chassis.

Abstract: Application of peptides with analgesic properties as the active ingredient in devices for the direct application of medication to the site of their expected analgesic activity, particularly in the central nervous system.

Abstract: A modular component securing apparatus includes a chassis, a securing member moveably coupled to the chassis and including an activation surface, a biasing member coupled to the securing member and operable to bias the securing member into a deactivated position, a component detection member coupled to the securing member and operable to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into an activated position in response to the component detection member being engaged by a modular component, and an activation member including an activator surface. In response to the securing member being moved into the activated position, the activator surface may engage the activation surface in order to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into a securing position. The securing member may be moved into the securing position only when a modular component is positioned in the chassis.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a ventilated toilet has an airflow path through an overflow tube to an air space above a water level in a tank, and an air vent path leading from the air space. In some embodiments, the air vent path includes an air duct or conduit leading to an exhaust fan. In some embodiments, the device further includes a dip tube for providing ventilation to the air space upon lowering of the water level in the tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel chimeric peptide containing an opioid peptide moiety and a nociceptive peptide moiety for producing analgesia

Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.