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: Transcatheter aortic valve prostheses for improving the cardiac function of a patient suffering from coronary artery disease. Transcatheter aortic valve prostheses include a valve component and a frame. The valve component includes valve leaflets and a skirt. The frame includes access cells that improve access to a patient's coronary arteries if further intervention is required and/or includes a window or conduction protection cell that is oriented to align with a portion of conduction system of the heart in situ to reduce conduction disturbances of the anatomy. Suture patterns for attaching a commissure to a commissure post of the frame, and for attaching a tissue bumper to the commissure post, are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the deliberate decomposition, extraction and conversion of coal into high-value products and goods via solvent extraction, chemical reaction and/or separation. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of intermediate, derivative and finished high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, naphthalenes, phenols and precursors for the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, graphitic materials), polymer composite products (resins, paints, coatings, adhesives), agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber, graphene products and other materials that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion.

Abstract: A pest trap apparatus having a trap chamber attached to an entry channel, a drop cover having a trap door disposed within the trap chamber, such that the trap door provides a floor to the trap chamber, a shuttle box nested within the trap chamber and supported by the trap door, a sensor associated with the trap chamber, the sensor being configured to generate and transmit a signal upon detecting a pest, a striker in electrical communication with the sensor, such that upon receiving the signal from the sensor, the striker is configured to impact and rotate the trap door downward, thus dropping the shuttle box within the trap chamber to prevent escape of pests and sending pests within the trap chamber down into a trap chute below the trap chamber, and an actuator configured to reset the trap door by rotating it upward to reengage with a trap latch.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are topical nitric oxide (NO) formulations containing a surfactant and methods that deliver NO to treat skin wounds, burns, infections, site of inflammations, or other skin conditions requiring treatment, as well as to eradicate and degrade biofilms on the skin surface. The NO formulations can be modified to prolong the time of NO exposure by modulating the surfactant concentration.

Abstract: A device may include a traction device with a traction structure to underly a user's footwear, a fastening mechanism, and an adjustment mechanism. The traction structure includes a low durometer material and a high durometer material. The high durometer material is molded to the low durometer material. The high durometer material has a higher durometer measurement than the low durometer material. The forward and rear-facing ends of the traction structure are beveled. The fastening mechanism secures the traction structure to the user's footwear. One or more gripping mechanisms are attached to a bottom surface of the traction structure. The footprint of the traction structure is designed to span a partial area of the user's footwear including an area under an arch of a user's foot. The footprint of the traction structure is designed to be substantially encompassed by the footprint of the user's footwear.

Abstract: A computing device including a display screen, the computing device being configured to display on the screen a visual indication of a health status of a monitored application, wherein the screen displays a listing of interfaces, with each interface affecting the health of the application. Each interface is associated with physical host location(s) and the computing device is additionally configured to display on the display screen a set of status icons associated with each interface in the listing of interfaces. The status icons are simultaneously arranged in a first grouping to visually depict a physical host location associated with the interfaces and a second grouping to visually depict dependencies common between interfaces. Each status icon includes a visual indicator indicating an interface health status of the interface, and the combination of the visual indicators form the visual indication of the health status of the monitored application.

Abstract: A nitric oxide (NO) formulation delivery device comprising a first cartridge containing a first liquid solution and a first foaming device configured to transform the first liquid solution into a first foam solution, a second cartridge containing a second liquid solution and a second foaming device configured to transform the second liquid solution into a second foam solution, a plenum in fluid communication with the first cartridge and the second cartridge, the plenum being configured to combine the first foam solution and the second foam solution to create a combined turbulent foam solution, and a nozzle in fluid communication with the confluence portion and configured to uniformly discharge the combined turbulent foam solution.

Abstract: Provided herein are long-acting antiparasitic devices comprising parasiticidal isoxazoline active agent for external use on an animal to treat and/or prevent parasitic infestations by ectoparasites, and in some embodiments, also parasitic infections. The disclosure also describes methods and uses of the antiparasitic external devices to treat and/or prevent parasitic infestations and/or infections in an animal.

Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.

Abstract: An antifreeze delivery system includes a container that defines a chamber for containing a volume of an antifreeze. The system further includes a conduit having an upstream end and a downstream end. The upstream end of the conduit is fluidly connected to the container to receive the volume of the antifreeze from the container. The system further includes a cap assembly that fluidly connects the downstream end of the conduit to an inlet opening defined by a top rim of a sea strainer. The cap assembly includes a lid having a planar wall with top and bottom surfaces. The lid defines a channel extending between the top and bottom surfaces and receiving the downstream end of the conduit. The system further includes one or more fasteners for attaching the lid to the sea strainer and sandwiching a seal between the lid and the top rim of the sea strainer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical dermatological composition that generates nitric acid in situ for the treatment of dermatological conditions.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions. kits comprising cosmetic compositions. and methods and uses thereof are provided. wherein the cosmetic compositions comprise a tetrapeptide capable of stimulating protein synthesis, skin repair and regeneration in combination with oligo-alpha glucans.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting and separating botanical oils and compounds from botanical material without the use of solvents, having a vaporizing section which is further coupled to a centrifugal electrostatic precipitator for collection and segregation. The vaporizing section receives the botanical material through which a temperature-controlled inert gas is passed to evaporate specific vaporization temperature oils or compounds from the botanical material. The extracted vapor passes to the centrifugal electrostatic precipitator where the oil or compound is reduced back to the liquid state and is collected and segregated. The oils having the lower vapor temperature are collected first and the remaining oils are collected by specific and progressive vaporization temperature control.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising two or more hydrocolloid gums, such a pectin and gellan gum; a coconut-based fatty component, such as coconut cream; and water; in which the composition has a pH less than 7 and is an oil-in-water emulsion. The composition provides a ready-to-drink beverage that is a homogenous emulsion. The present disclosure is further related to a method of preparing the composition, including combining the two or more hydrocolloid gums, the coconut-based fatty component, and water to form a first mixture, blending the first mixture to provide a homogenous first mixture, adding additional water to the homogenous first mixture to provide a second mixture; and blending the second mixture to provide a homogenous second mixture.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting and separating botanical oils and compounds from botanical material without the use of solvents, having a vaporizing section which is further coupled to a centrifugal electrostatic precipitator for collection and segregation. The vaporizing section receives the botanical material through which a temperature-controlled inert gas is passed to evaporate specific vaporization temperature oils or compounds from the botanical material. The extracted vapor passes to the centrifugal electrostatic precipitator where the oil or compound is reduced back to the liquid state and is collected and segregated. The oils having the lower vapor temperature are collected first and the remaining oils are collected by specific and progressive vaporization temperature control.

Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the deliberate decomposition, extraction and conversion of coal into high-value products and goods via solvent extraction, chemical reaction and/or separation. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of intermediate, derivative and finished high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, naphthalenes, phenols and precursors for the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, graphitic materials), polymer composite products (resins, paints, coatings, adhesives), agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber, graphene products and other materials that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a topical nitric oxide formulation that can be used to treat skin conditions. The invention is also directed to a method for using the topical nitric oxide formulation to treat skin conditions, as well as to a device to administer the topical pharmaceutical formulation to an area of the skin that requires treatment.

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.