Abstract: Disclosed is an armored cable assembly which may include a plurality of conductors and a metal sheath disposed over the plurality of conductors. The metal sheath may have a plurality of revolutions extending helically along a lengthwise axis, each of the plurality of revolutions including a first section having a curved profile, a second section extending from the first section, the second section having a planar profile, and a third section extending from the second section. The third section may include a free end angled towards an interior cavity of the metal sheath, the free end extending past a plane defined by a bottom most point of the first section of an adjacent revolution, the plane extending perpendicular to the second section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cable assembly including at least one conductor and a metal sheath disposed over the at least one conductor, the metal sheath including a continuous strip of metal having a plurality of revolutions. A first revolution of the plurality of revolutions may include a first section having a curved profile extending into an interior cavity of the metal sheath, and a second section extending from the first section, the second section extending along a lengthwise axis, wherein a length of the second section, along the lengthwise axis, is at least two times as large as a diameter of the first section when the metal sheath is in a linear configuration. The first revolution may further include a third section extending from the second section, the third section including a free end terminating within a recess defined by a curved profile of a first section of an adjacent revolution.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to optical molecules, including but not limited to 1,3-thiazolidin-4-ones and other molecules comprising an aza-heterocyclic ring system containing a chalcogen. In some embodiments, the molecules may absorb light between 300 nm and 800 nm, e.g., appearing as various colors, depending on the absorbance. In some cases, the optical molecules can be used as color additives, pigments, dyes, or the like. Other embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to systems and devices using such compounds, methods of using such compounds, kits involving such compounds, or the like.

Abstract: A controlled environment chamber is provided. The controlled environment chamber includes a chamber housing and a window component that is secured to the chamber housing. The window component includes a window plate having a first surface that faces away from an interior of the controlled environment chamber and a second surface that faces toward the interior of the controlled environment chamber. The window plate comprises at least one signal manipulation element.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve configured to replace a native heart valve and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein is disclosed, together with methods of using same. The prosthetic heart valve may be configured to have a generally rigid and/or expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander.

Abstract: An apparatus produces a target metabolite in a bioreaction. The apparatus has a reactor vessel that contains a bulk liquor in which the bioreaction is conducted, with a headspace provided above the bulk liquor. In some instances, the target metabolite is favorably partitioned into a foam formed at an interface of the bulk liquor and the headspace. A foam collector is arranged to receive this foam from the bioreactor and break it into a condensed foam liquid, from which the target metabolite may be isolated and purified. In one exemplary application, Paenibacillin is produced by fermentation of a medium by Paenibacillus polymyxa OSY-DF, and is preferentially concentrated in the foam. In another exemplary application, fermentation of a medium by Bacillus velezensis GF610 produces amyloliquecidin GF610 is which is preferentially concentrated in the foam.

Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive concept include an automated engine to auto-import content from a separate and/or integrated application. A live update of a presentation can be performed based on latest data from a separate and/or integrated application. A presentation engine can generate a link for viewing a presentation can be shared without the need to have any corresponding separate client-side program installed on a user station. Raw digital input content can be sourced from a separate and/or integrated application, or from a 3rd-party database, and imported into the presentation engine. The presentation engine can automatically produce an auto-formatted presentation based on the raw digital content. The digital content can include a marketing and/or branding plan. The presentation engine can perform a live update to the presentation as the plan changes. The presentation can be viewed in any suitable web browser. Accordingly, marketing and branding plans can be quickly communicated to stakeholders.

Abstract: A high-energy resistor has a resistive body comprising unbound particulate material. The resistance value of the resistor can be determined in part by a mixing ratio of components in the unbound particulate material and a pressure applied to the particulate material. For a selected mixing ratio, the resistance of the assembled resistor can be adjusted to obtain a selected resistance value with high accuracy by changing pressure on the unbound particulate material. Such adjustment can be made readily by a user before and/or after the resistor is installed in a system. The adjustment can be automated and made during operation of the system to maintain a resistance value precisely.

Abstract: Disclosed are example efficient circuits that produce spark discharges for hydrocarbon conversion (or treatment of other mixtures) using a high-voltage rectified DC supply to discharge a capacitor (either internal or external) across a two-electrode gap, optimized to minimize waste energy by operating in a constant current, approximately-constant current, or constant power mode. The circuits may operate off of a standard electrical supply line (e.g. 120 VAC or 240 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase or multi-phase). The disclosed approach is scalable to any number of discharge gaps while maintaining similar pulse characteristics and electrical efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for controlling assay processes performed in a microfluidic cartridge used in sample-to-answer and point-of-care diagnostic instruments. The apparatus controls reagent dispensing into a microfluidic cartridge, magnetic bead based movement of analytes within a microfluidic cartridge, as well as nucleic acid sample preparation, amplification, and detection processes.

Abstract: The construction of a medical device having a disposable element is disclosed. Detachable elements comprising a body having a retention feature, an electrical contactor, and sensors are also disclosed. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having a hole and a retention pocket, an electrical contactor, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCB) in contact with the innermost surface of the body that forms the retention pocket. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having an opening and a printed film comprising conductive elements, where the conductive elements comprise a sensor configured to be aligned with the opening to expose the sensor. Further disclosed are reusable components having matching retention features.

Abstract: Provided herein are cleavable linkers, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, and methods for making and discovering the same. The cleavable linkers described herein have improved efficacy and safety.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds which inhibit transglutaminase 2 (TG2). Also described herein are methods for using such TG2 inhibitors, alone or in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from TG2 inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sanitising methods and systems. The methods and systems include sanitising surfaces in a food processing or food packaging facility, sanitising recyclable material, and sanitising agricultural material, among other materials. The methods include the steps of providing one or more sanitising liquid delivery lines for receiving a sanitising liquid; connecting the one or more delivery lines to one or more liquid spraying devices adapted to apply the sanitising liquid; wherein the sanitising liquid includes a composition including decanoic acid in a range between about 1% and about 5% w/w; and the sanitising liquid composition is diluted with a diluent to a concentration in a specified range. The methods also describe the type of spraying devices that are suitable in a range of applications. The systems of the invention include the components set out in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to cheese and cheese-like products comprising about 0.2 to about 6% by weight ?s-casein, ?-casein, or a combination thereof, at least about 5% by weight of one or more hydrocolloids comprising one or more starches, and wherein the cheese or cheese-like product has one or more characteristics of a dairy product, such as flavour, taste, aroma, body, appearance, texture, firmness, handling, density, structure, coagulation, binding, leavening, aeration, foaming, emulsification, elasticity, viscoelasticity, melt, creaminess and mouthfeel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an armored cable assembly which may include a plurality of conductors and a metal sheath disposed over the plurality of conductors. The metal sheath may have a plurality of revolutions extending helically along a lengthwise axis, each of the plurality of revolutions including a first section having a curved profile, a second section extending from the first section, the second section having a planar profile, and a third section extending from the second section. The third section may include a free end angled towards an interior cavity of the metal sheath, the free end extending past a plane defined by a bottom most point of the first section of an adjacent revolution, the plane extending perpendicular to the second section.

Abstract: Provided herein are multispecific antibodies for redirecting T cells to cancers, that rely on binding of one antigen interacting portion of the antibody to a tumor-associated antigen or marker, such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), while a second antigen interacting portion can bind to an effector cell antigen on a T cell, such as CD3, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, and methods for making and discovering the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cable assembly including at least one conductor and a metal sheath disposed over the at least one conductor, the metal sheath including a continuous strip of metal having a plurality of revolutions. A first revolution of the plurality of revolutions may include a first section having a curved profile extending into an interior cavity of the metal sheath, and a second section extending from the first section, the second section extending along a lengthwise axis, wherein a length of the second section, along the lengthwise axis, is at least two times as large as a diameter of the first section when the metal sheath is in a linear configuration. The first revolution may further include a third section extending from the second section, the third section including a free end terminating within a recess defined by a curved profile of a first section of an adjacent revolution.