Abstract: An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus 10 converts incoming flow 35a to a concentrate 35c by developing a concentration profile 146 within a tank 30 holding a liquid 23 containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve 160 of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid 23 (such as a brine 23 or other material 23) moves away from the curve 162 corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift 174, 180 in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater 70 or compressor 50. A method 90, 200 of control of the system provides interventions 203, 204, 205, 206 at different levels 92, 94, 96, 98 of control, ranging from mass flows 35 to work of a compressor 50, heat from a heater 70, and a predictive processing 215 of feedback 217 for controlling commands 216 algorithmically.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion comprising less than 60% water, and wherein said emulsion comprises an oil phase and a water phase, and wherein the water phase comprises a dipeptide selected from the group consisting of acetyl dipeptide (1) cetyl ester, acetyl dipeptide (3) aminohexanoate, azelaoyl bisdipeptide (10), coumaroyl dipeptide (3), dicetyl dipeptide (9), dipeptide diamino butyroyl benzylamide diacetate, dipeptide (1), dipeptide (10), dipeptide (11), dipeptide (12), dipeptide (15), dipeptide (16), dipeptide (17), dipeptide (18), dipeptide (19), dipeptide (2), dipeptide (20), dipeptide (3), dipeptide (4), dipeptide (5), dipeptide (6), dipeptide (7), dipeptide (8), dipeptide (8) HCL, dipeptide (9), hexanoyl dipeptide (3) norleucine acetate, methyl undecylenoyl dipeptide (16), nicotinoyl dipeptide (22), nicotinoyl dipeptide (23), nicotinoyl dipeptide (24), nicotinoyl dipeptide (26), oleoyl dipeptide (15), palmitoyl dipeptide (10), palmitoyl dipeptide (13), palmitoyl dipeptidel (7), palmitoyl dipeptide (5) diami

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion comprising less than 60% water, and wherein said emulsion comprises an oil phase and a water phase, and wherein the water phase comprises a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (MMPi) and a skin conditioning agent.

Abstract: At least one server is queried to obtain program data. DVR data is obtained from a digital video recorder, substantially in real time, over a content-based network. The program data and/or the DVR data are displayed on a separate remote device, in communication with the content-based network. A request to record a given program on the at least one digital video recorder is received at the separate remote device. A conflict associated with the request to record the given program is detected, and the conflict is resolved based at least on a user input received at the separate remote device.

Abstract: A system includes transportation vehicles within a facility, an equipment controller, and a communication unit. The communication unit receives signals indicative of component locations within the facility, vehicle locations within the facility, and/or allocation requests for at least one of the components. The equipment controller schedules enactment of the allocation requests based on designated times associated with operations involved in the enactment of the allocation requests and monitors capacities of the transportation vehicles to carry the components within the facility while the transportation vehicles enact the allocation requests. The equipment controller generates signals for movement control of the transportation vehicles in order to combine the components for the allocation requests in at least one of the transportation vehicles.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein includes a dual-molded layer overshoe apparatus comprising a cleat, a sole layer configured to receive the cleat, and an upper layer, wherein the upper is molded to the sole layer and the upper layer has a lower durometer than the sole layer, and wherein the plurality of pin plates are secured between the sole layer and the upper layer. Significant elasticity in the upper layer allows stretch for installation and removal. Reduced elasticity in the sole layer offers greater durability in terms of spike retention and abrasion resistance. In one implementation, the components are assembled in one contiguous, fixed arrangement, wherein the cleat is molded into the sole layer, and the upper layer is then molded to the sole layer.

Abstract: A thermostat and related methods is provided for controlling an HVAC system having one or two separate transformers for supplying power to the HVAC system. The thermostat includes isolation circuitry housed within the thermostat to safely connect to the HVAC control wires and power wire(s) whether the HVAC system has one or two separate transformers without the use of removable jumpers or manual rewiring. The thermostat can include a processor that sends DC signals for turning on and turning off each of the HVAC functions, and an isolator adapted to electrically isolate the processor from the control wires and power wire(s). The isolator can include a transformer, such as a low cost Ethernet transformer. The circuitry can include one or more field effect transistors adapted and arranged so as to open or close an electrical connections between the control and power wires, thereby turning on or off the associated HVAC function.

Abstract: There is disclosed self-contained breathing apparatus equipment 20 comprising a harness 22, 62 comprising a structural member 26, 28, 64 for supporting or housing a cylinder of breathable gas 40. The equipment comprises a visual alert generator 54 comprising a light source 60, 76 mounted to the structural member, the visual alert generator having a plurality of display modes, a wireless receiver 50 arranged to receive telemetry data transmitted from a central control unit 16, and a control module 52 arranged to receive status data, the status data including the telemetry data. The control module 52 is arranged to control the display mode of the visual alert generator based on the received status data.

Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.

Abstract: Densitometers for measuring the density of fluid in a flow of fluid.

Abstract: A method and device to improve lung function in a patient having restricted ventilation. The device may include an implantable airway bypass device that relieves trapped air. The method may include a treatment procedure that minimizes irritation of tissue to control healing processes.

Abstract: A method for destination and duration of stay determination in a geographically bounded area such as a smart home includes detecting movement by an identified individual in an origination location of a geographically bounded area and retrieving a contemporaneously generated pattern of movement for the individual. The method additionally includes comparing the pattern for the identified individual to a set of patterns in a pattern data store and predicting from a matching pattern both a destination location in the geographically bounded area and a duration of time at which the identified individual is to remain at the destination location. Finally, the method includes directing activation of a fixture at the destination location responsive to predicting the destination location, and directing deactivation of a fixture at the origination location responsive to predicting a duration of time that exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a controller that is configured to generate control signals for moving vehicles in a yard or other facility. The vehicle control system is configured to generate the control signals responsive to a determination that a user selection of vehicle movement is possible within the yard or other facility.

Abstract: Method for controlling a process for the production of a polymer by polymerization of a monomer and a comonomer. The process includes maintaining a substantially constant effective flow ratio (EFR), the effective flow ratio being defined as EFR=(Qcomo?Lcomo)/(Qmono?Lmono), Qcomo and Qmono being, respectively, flow rates of comonomer and monomer to the reactor, Lcomo and Lmono being, respectively, losses of comonomer and monomer.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag by directing intake air from an intake manifold to an exhaust manifold. The intake air may be directed via an EGR passage by opening an EGR valve or by may be directed via engine cylinders by increasing positive valve overlap. Amounts of air directed via external EGR and air directed via positive valve overlap are based on engine operating conditions.

Abstract: An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus 10 converts incoming flow 35a to a concentrate 35c by developing a concentration profile 146 within a tank 30 holding a liquid 23 containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve 160 of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid 23 (such as a brine 23 or other material 23) moves away from the curve 162 corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift 174, 180 in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater 70 or compressor 50. A method 90, 200 of control of the system provides interventions 203, 204, 205, 206 at different levels 92, 94, 96, 98 of control, ranging from mass flows 35 to work of a compressor 50, heat from a heater 70, and a predictive processing 215 of feedback 217 for controlling commands 216 algorithmically.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit operative to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The thermostat includes circuitry and methods for maximizing efficiency of energy harvested from the HVAC system connected to the thermostat, and depending on which system is connected to the thermostat, different power schemes can be implemented in order to obtain power from the HVAC system.

Abstract: Antigenic peptides that bind to MHC Class II molecules with the shared epitope referred to as HLA-DR molecules are disclosed. More specifically, are citrullinated antigenic peptides having an increased affinity for HLA-DR molecules and associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. These novel peptides provide the basis for new methods of diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A marine vessel comprises an elongated hull that extends along a center axis from an aftward end to a forward end. A first transom portion and a second transom portion are located closer to the aftward end than the forward end. A first propulsion device is connected to the first transom portion and steerable about a first steering axis. A second propulsion device is connected to the second transom portion and steerable about a second steering axis. The first and second transom portions each has a mounting face that is set at a non-perpendicular outboard angle to the center axis. A controller is configured to steer the first and second propulsion devices inwardly towards a center of pressure of the marine vessel so that during certain lateral translations of the marine vessel the first and second propulsion devices can provide thrusts along axes that intersect aftwardly of the center of pressure.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag by directing intake air from an intake manifold to an exhaust manifold. The intake air may be directed via an EGR passage by opening an EGR valve or by may be directed via engine cylinders by increasing positive valve overlap. Amounts of air directed via external EGR and air directed via positive valve overlap are based on engine operating conditions.