Abstract: A management server measures network activity of user devices to determine activities of the users associated with each user device. The management server generates digital model personas corresponding to the users based on one or more activities of the user. The management server clusters the digital model personas to generate user groups based on similar activities, and compares a first digital model persona from a first user with at least one second digital model persona.

Abstract: A network management system tests the availability of a network resource before a user performs a task with the network resource. The system measures network activity of a user performing one or more tasks. The network activity includes communication between a user device of the user and each network resource associated with a corresponding task performed by the user. The system also generates a digital model persona of the user based on the tasks performed by the user, and determines a schedule of the tasks performed the user. Each particular task is associated with a corresponding execution time for the user. The system further configures the digital model persona to test the network resource associated with each corresponding task at a testing time that is a predetermined length of time prior to the execution time for the user.

Abstract: A protective shield for filter leaf bags utilized in a filtration system is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the protective shield comprises an upper shield surface comprising an elongated strip having securing ring proximate to a mid-point of the strip. The protective shield embodiment further comprises a forward side strip and a rear side strip extending downwardly and generally perpendicularly to the upper shield surface. When installed over the upper portion of the filter bag, the protective shield deflects liquid streams away from the upper portion of the filter bag decreasing damage and prolonging bag life.

Abstract: A method for determining and verifying ply orientation of composite laminates includes performing a first scan of a prepared edge of a composite laminate using an off-axis inclined light source directing light at a first acute angle to a first area on the prepared edge to produce a first scanned image; rotating an orientation of the off-axis inclined light source relative to the prepared edge, such that the off-axis inclined light source directs light at a second acute angle symmetrically opposite the first acute angle; and performing a second scan of the prepared edge using the off-axis inclined light source directing light at the second acute angle to the first area on the prepared edge to produce a second scanned image. The method includes comparing the first and second scanned images to determine a ply orientation of each ply, and verifying the ply orientation against a baseline ply orientation.

Abstract: A method for determining and verifying ply orientation of composite laminates includes performing a first scan of a prepared edge of a composite laminate using an off-axis inclined light source directing light at a first acute angle to a first area on the prepared edge to produce a first scanned image; rotating an orientation of the off-axis inclined light source relative to the prepared edge, such that the off-axis inclined light source directs light at a second acute angle symmetrically opposite the first acute angle; and performing a second scan of the prepared edge using the off-axis inclined light source directing light at the second acute angle to the first area on the prepared edge to produce a second scanned image. The method includes comparing the first and second scanned images to determine a ply orientation of each ply, and verifying the ply orientation against a baseline ply orientation.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjuvanting material, the adjuvanting material comprising a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group. Further, the present invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising (a) a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group; (b) an antigen comprising a metal affinity tag; and optionally (c) metal ions, whereby the antigen is linked to the lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety via the interaction between the metal affinity tag and the metal chelating group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjuvanting material, the adjuvanting material comprising a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group. Further, the present invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising (a) a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group; (b) an antigen comprising a metal affinity tag; and optionally (c) metal ions, whereby the antigen is linked to the lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety via the interaction between the metal affinity tag and the metal chelating group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjuvanting material, the adjuvanting material comprising a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group. Further, the present invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising (a) a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group; (b) an antigen comprising a metal affinity tag; and optionally (c) metal ions, whereby the antigen is linked to the lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety via the interaction between the metal affinity tag and the metal chelating group.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunology and more particularly to molecules capable of stimulating a cellular immune response. More particularly, the present invention provides self-adjuvanting immunogenic molecules capable of stimulating an immune response to epitopes of a polypeptide irrespective of a subjects HLA type. The present invention further contemplates methods for the production and use of the self-adjuvanting immunogenic molecules and compositions comprising same useful in the vaccination of subjects against specific polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjuvanting material, the adjuvanting material comprising a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group. Further, the present invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising (a) a lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety to which is covalently linked a metal chelating group; (b) an antigen comprising a metal affinity tag; and optionally (c) metal ions, whereby the antigen is linked to the lipid dendritic cell targeting moiety via the interaction between the metal affinity tag and the metal chelating group.

Abstract: An apparatus for signaling rotation of a winch in which a rotating gear internal in the winch turns an optical disc with alternating segments of distinguishing features. The disc is then in turn read by an optical sensor that can generate a pulsed output signal based on the travel of the alternating segments on the disc. The output signal of the optical sensor is then conditioned to drive a solenoid that is placed in a control lever of the winch. The optical disc and the optical sensor are part of a self-contained unit which can be inserted internally into the winch housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating when only a given minimum preset number of winding layers are present on a drum of a winch. An optical sensor system is included in a space in a hollow housing to count the number of revolutions of the drum and the direction of rotation to produce an alarm signal when only the minimum number of winding layers remains on the drum.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymers incorporating peptides. The polymers comprise polymarised units of (1) CH2═CR4—CO—X—R1 and (2) CH2═CR3—CO—R2 and optionally one or more other monomers, in which R1 is a peptide. Each R1 may be the same, or is preferably different. In another embodiment the present invention provides polymers formed from CH2═CR4—CO—X—R1 and optionally one or more other monomers, in which X is a spacer having a length equivalent to 1 to 30 single C—C bonds and R1 is a peptide, each R1 being the same or different. The invention further relates to methods producing the polymers and methods of inducing an immune response using the polmers.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a hydraulic braking system for use in equipment such as cranes that rotate about a fixed base. The braking system described herein utilizes a twin piston hydraulically activated system wherein separate service and parking brake pistons are applied to opposite sides of a common brake pack. The two braking pistons may be independently actuated. The brake pack consists of interleaved rotor disks (friction disks) which are splined to a central rotating shaft and stationary (stator) disks which are secured against movement by interlocking them with the casing of the device. The brake pack is movable axially such that in operation an active parking brake piston presses against the brake pack which moves until it is supported on its reverse face by a passive service brake piston. Similarly, when the service brake is applied the brake pack moves and is supported on its opposite face by a passive parking brake piston.

Abstract: A side load sensor is provided for sensing the longitudinal load on a rotary worm which is used to rotate a turret on a utility vehicle and wherein a boom is mounted on the rotatable turret. The load sensor includes a gear housing mounted on the turret for supporting a worm shaft for rotation about a horizontal axis, the worm being disposed centrally on the worm shaft. The bearing housing also includes a pair of spaced gear mounts for supporting the ends of the worm shaft and a worm gear disposed for rotation around a vertical axis. A motor is provided for rotating the worm shaft, the worm being arranged in driving relation with the worm gear. A sleeve is mounted at each end of the worm shaft for movement with the worm shaft in response to longitudinal forces transferred back from the worm gear to the worm.