Abstract: Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis is relieved by modifying the shape change of bone(s) underlying articular cartilage, by a method comprising evaluating the bone shape of the patient's joint, injecting the patient with a peptide of SEQ ID No. 1 or applying other therapeutic interventions that can reduce the shape change of the bone(s) underlying articular cartilage, and thereafter evaluating the bone shape of the patient's joint.

Abstract: A latch for use in a motor vehicle. The latch including a first housing member, a second housing member, and a clip. The first housing member including a first edge member, the second housing member including a second edge member. The clip including a first leg and a second leg collectively configured to sandwich the first and second edge members to fix the first housing member to the second housing member.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates efficient and effective image processing. A network can comprise: a first system configured to perform a first portion of lighting calculations for an image and combing results of the first portion of lighting calculations for the image with results of a second portion of lighting calculations; and a second system configured to perform the second portion of lighting calculations and forward the results of the second portion of the lighting calculations to the first system. The first and second portion of lighting calculations can be associated with indirect lighting calculations and direct lighting calculations respectively. The first system can be a client in a local location and the second system can be a server in a remote location (e.g., a cloud computing environment). The first system and second system can be in a cloud and a video is transmitted to a local system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved capacitive bead sensor for detection and/or quantification of target analytes in a sample, with a detection limit down to single-beads, which is re-usable for multiple bead tests, or for a continuous flow of beads, and which is easily manufacturable and automatable. It enables sensitivity down to single molecule detection without the need for enzymatic amplification such as PCR, by use of various structural advantages and electronic signal amplification techniques that further allow for multiplex target detection not only across various nucleic acid targets but across entire target classes allowing for simultaneous detection of viral nucleic acids and host antibodies to that virus for example.

Abstract: Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred.

Abstract: A system selectively activates and deactivates delivery of power to a device by a power outlet using a pulsed sequence of on commands delivered at randomized intervals. The on commands may be sent by any number of sending devices. So long as a receiving device continues to receive on signals from any sending device on a selected channel, the receiving device will remain switched on and deliver power from the power outlet to a connected load. If the receiving device either (a) receives an off signal on the selected channel, or (b) stops receiving on signals on the selected channel for a timeout period, the receiving device will switch off and stop delivering power to the connected load.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a complete genomic analysis device and methods of use thereof for high throughput genomic analysis of biological samples.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for making and handling liquid samples are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for handling sample liquids, encapsulating liquids and magnetic particles are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for a mooring device is herein disclosed. The mooring device comprises a disc and a collar. The disc comprises a central orifice and one or more holes. The central orifice is mountable to a boat seat post. The holes large enough to accommodate a mooring line to pass through. The collar positionable on an end of the disc. A method for mooring a boat is further disclosed. Specifically, the method comprises mounting a mooring device onto a boat seat post. The mooring device comprises a disc and a collar. The disc comprises a central orifice and one or more holes. The central orifice is mountable to the boat seat post. The holes attachable to a mooring line. Further, the method comprises fastening the collar onto the boat seat post.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for making and handling liquid samples are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for handling sample liquids, encapsulating liquids and magnetic particles are disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for charging fluids are disclosed. The charging of fluids improves the mixing of fluids in microfluidic systems. The charging is performed by producing an ion field between an ionizing electrode and an opposed ground electrode. A fluid-containing vessel is positioned between the opposed electrodes and the ion field charges the fluid in the vessel.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for making and handling liquid samples are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for handling sample liquids, encapsulating liquids and magnetic particles are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a complete genomic analysis device and methods of use thereof for high throughput genomic analysis of biological samples.

Abstract: Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred.

Abstract: A cannulated driver includes a handle, a barrel coupled to the handle, and a drive tip coupled to the barrel and having an outer surface and an engagement end that engages within a head of a cannulated screw. The driver is configured to removably retain a corresponding cannulated screw onto the driver. The drive tip includes a passageway disposed generally in a radial direction with respect to the driver's longitudinal axis. An engagement pin is movably mounted for travel in the passageway between an extended position wherein an exposable end of the pin protrudes radially beyond the outer surface of the drive tip and a retracted position wherein the pin does not thus protrude. In the extended position, the exposable end of the pin protrudes into a corresponding recess in the head of a special cannulated screw to removably retain the screw onto the driver.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for charging fluids are disclosed. The charging of fluids improves the mixing of fluids in microfluidic systems. The charging is performed by producing an ion field between an ionizing electrode and an opposed ground electrode. A fluid-containing vessel is positioned between the opposed electrodes and the ion field charges the fluid in the vessel.

Abstract: A single-use cartridge, wherein the cartridge defines a plurality of blind bores, each blind bore defining one opening at least one of the plurality of blind bores containing two mutually immiscible liquids, both of which are immiscible with water, one of the two mutually immiscible liquids having a specific gravity greater than water and the other of the two mutually immiscible liquids having a specific gravity less than water.