Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a subject who has pulmonary damage or an injury caused by or who is at risk for an injury caused by an anti-vesicant agent. The compositions comprise cacao extracts that include a mixture of epicatechin and one or more epicatechin oligomers and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided are methods for fermenting cacao to enhance epicatechin and antioxidant content.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10167860 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety 10167860 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10167860 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10167860, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10167860. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10167860.

Abstract: Epicatechins, Epicatechin Oligomers, or Thiolated Epicatechins are applied (A) directly to a genital wart in the form of a cream, ointment, paste or solution, (B) directly to the genital wart wherein such cream, ointment, paste or solution contains as an additional active ingredient a skin permeabilizing agent, (C) following electrosurgical resection or removal of the genital wart in such form of a cream, ointment, paste or solution, (D) following chemical resection or extirpation of the genital wart in such form, (E) following surgical resection or removal of the genital wart in such form, wherein said Epicatechins, Epicatechin Oligomers, or Thiolated Epicatechins both provide antiviral activity against multiple strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) and promote healing following resection polymers contained in a vehicle. Disclosed are the compositions, therapeutical kits containing such composition, methods of treatment using such composition, and methods of enhancing the stability of such composition.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7H205 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety X7H205 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7H205 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7H205, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7H205. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7H205.

Abstract: A system and method for producing electricity is described. The system comprises a fuel cell assembly. The system may comprise a steam turbine and a generator. The fuel cell assembly may be used to provide heat to produce the steam used to power the steam turbine. The system may comprise a gasifier that is operable to produce a fuel for use in the fuel cell assembly. The system may comprise an air separation unit that is operable to supply oxygen to the gasifier and to the fuel cell assembly for reaction with the fuel. The oxygen that is not reacted in the fuel cell assembly may be recirculated through the fuel cell assembly. Spent fuel from the fuel cell assembly may be recirculated through the fuel cell assembly. A carbon dioxide removal system may be used to remove carbon dioxide from the fuel upstream of the fuel cell.

Abstract: A novel inbred maize line designated PHADP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing inbred maize line PHADP with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHADP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the inbred line PHADP or an introgressed trait conversion of PHADP with another maize line. Inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHADP, methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHADP and the inbred maize lines and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for a system and method for combined production of power and hydrogen utilizing the heat from a first working fluid heated by a geothermal energy source using a steam generator and an electrolyzer designed to receive the steam produced by the steam generator for the production of hydrogen and oxygen using electrolysis.

Abstract: A navigational computer design for high altitude and other similar navigational needs includes a processor, which receives as input signals from navigational and navigational related sensors such as a GPS, compass, inertial measurement unit and sensors. Processor utilizes the navigational information to provide a display to the user indicating present navigational positional information as well is providing a flight path to follow to the target. The navigational computer includes a device that enables it to operate in a peer-to-peer network with other similar navigational computers such that during use, users may track one another. Once on the ground, the navigational computer may be used to continue navigation.

Abstract: A navigational computer design for high altitude and other similar navigational needs includes a processor, which receives as input signals from navigational and navigational related sensors such as a GPS, compass, inertial measurement unit and sensors. Processor utilizes the navigational information to provide a display to the user indicating present navigational positional information as well is providing a flight path to follow to the target. The navigational computer includes a device that enables it to operate in a peer-to-peer network with other similar navigational computers such that during use, users may track one another. Once on the ground, the navigational computer may be used to continue navigation.

Abstract: A multimodal vehicle includes a ground based vehicle with an attached high-capacity airfoil parachute for deployment. The ground based vehicle includes a drive system for use on either land, water or both. Furthermore, the ground based vehicle is sized and dimensioned for transport of multiple vehicles in a cargo plane. The high-capacity airfoil parachute allows high-altitude deployment of the multimodal vehicle. The risers to the parachute may be adjusted for powered parachute flight rather than free fall flight. The ground based vehicle may include a propeller for powered flight.

Abstract: A navigational computer design for high altitude and other similar navigational needs includes a processor, which receives as input signals from navigational and navigational related sensors such as a GPS, compass, inertial measurement unit and sensors. Processor utilizes the navigational information to provide a display to the user indicating present navigational positional information as well is providing a flight path to follow to the target. The navigational computer includes a device that enables it to operate in a peer-to-peer network with other similar navigational computers such that during use, users may track one another. Once on the ground, the navigational computer may be used to continue navigation.

Abstract: A sensor system and method is disclosed which is substantially non-shock sensitive, inexpensive and small enough to be incorporated into most applications. The sensor system includes a magnetometer (preferably a triaxial magnetometer) and at least one infrared sensor. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor system includes at least four infrared sensors arranged substantially orthogonal to each other in a common plane horizontal to the earth's surface. The infrared sensors generate signals that are analyzed by a processor to determine the tilt orientation of the object. Based on the tilt orientation of the object, the magnetometer is tilt compensated (preferably fully compensated). The sensor system may also include a global positioning system.

Abstract: An adaptive guidance system (AGS) regulates the altitude and heading of a parasail to arrive at a target at a prescribed altitude. Since the altitude profile depends both on unknown wing loading, and wind magnitude and direction, the AGS estimates the glide slope and wind on the fly and provides a command to a stability augmentation system (SAS) that results in the desired glide slope and heading by performing a sequence of maneuvers and sensing the response. According to one embodiment, the SAS operates in the linear region and includes a PID controller that uses the difference between the actual heading and heading command to create an actuator output. The actuator output is limited by a position/rate limiter that imposes the physical limitations of the response time of the actuator/servos and position limits to prevent entering the nonlinear region.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH5CT, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH5CT, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH5CT with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH5CT with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5CT, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5CT and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A parachute is formed using a non-woven composite material. The non-woven composite material is formed by fusing a plurality of mono-filament fibers between thin layers of plastic. The non-woven material may be used as reinforcing tapes or as parachute lines in connection with a parachute of typical construction.

Abstract: The canopy of the ram air parachute of the present invention has cells which are trapezoidal in shape. The non-loaded ribs of the canopy are shorter in height than the loaded ribs. The different height ribs results in tensioning of the bottom skin and transfer of forces from the loaded rib-bottom skin junction through the bottom skin to the non-loaded rib. The non-loaded rib is then tensioned to not float up as high. Thus, the spanwise distortion of the top skin is reduced and the aerodynamics are improved.

Abstract: A system and method of guiding an aircraft is disclosed. The aircraft includes at least one non-rigidly attached sensor for providing a signal indicative of the angular rate of turn of the aircraft. The signal includes an oscillation component and an angular rate of turn component. A filter receives the signal from the sensor and attempts to remove the oscillation component found in the signal. A guidance system provides a commanded turn rate signal. A stability augmentation system receives the filtered angular rate of turn signal and the commanded turn rate signal and processes those signals to provide an actuator command signal. The actuator command signal can best be used to control an air vehicle activation device. The method involves receiving at least one signal indicative of an angular rate of turn of the aircraft from the sensor not rigidly suspended from an aircraft, wherein the signal includes an oscillation component and an angular rate of turn component.

Abstract: A novel inbred maize line designated PHADP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing inbred maize line PHADP with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHADP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the inbred line PHADP or an introgressed trait conversion of PHADP with another maize line. Inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHADP, methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PHADP and the inbred maize lines and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A release device, and in particular a release device for use in parachute systems in place of pyrotechnic cutters. The inventive systems utilize a severable structural member of low melting point, high strength polymer that is severed by introducing a heat defect. The member is typically a ultra high molecular weight polyethylene braided line and the heat defect is preferably caused a resistance heater or solid state laser diode. This inventive results in a low cost non-pyrotechnic release device with is not subject to regulatory and transportation restrictions.

Abstract: A fastening system particularly suited for removably securing a first component of a parachute system to a second component. The fastening system includes a first and at least a second magnetic element secured to the first and second components of the parachute system. At least the first magnetic element is adapted to create a magnetic field that attracts the second magnetic element. In the preferred embodiment, both the first and second create magnetic fields which attract each other and may include permanent magnets or temporary magnets. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may include electromagnets connected to a power source. Optionally, a power controller adjusts the strength of the magnetic force generated by the magnetic elements.