Abstract: A vacuum system includes a first compression stage including a steam jet ejector and one or more subsequent compression stages downstream of the first compression stage. The first compression stage is configured to compress a fluid stream received from a vessel, such as a stripper, to a first pressure and maintain a vacuum on the vessel less than about 50 torr. Each subsequent compression stage is configured to further compress the fluid stream, such that the subsequent compression stages compress the fluid stream to a final pressure.

Abstract: A contaminant removal system includes a scrubber, a stripper, a liquid sorbent circuit, and a conditioning assembly. The scrubber is configured to absorb one or more contaminants from an air stream into a liquid sorbent. The stripper is configured to desorb the one or more contaminants from the liquid sorbent. The liquid sorbent circuit is configured to circulate the liquid sorbent between the scrubber and the stripper. The conditioning assembly is configured to maintain a vacuum on the stripper. At least the stripper includes a packed bed contactor.

Abstract: A fastener system comprising one or more fasteners and a fastener tool is disclosed. The fastener tool comprises a housing; an elongate magazine attached to the housing comprising an elongate partial surface between its ends configured to engage a support structure; a fastener carrying mechanism configured to carry the one or more fasteners with receptacles thereof accessible through the elongate partial surface; a pusher comprising a first end member and a second end member, the second end member providing a receptacle; and a location system formed from a receptacle of the one or more fasteners and the receptacle of the pusher second end member, each configured to locate the fastener tool over and in line with an elongate object on the support surface, and a drive system configured to drive a lead fastener to fasten the elongate object to the support surface.

Abstract: In certain embodiments methods of treating X-Linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) in a mammal are provided where the methods comprise: i) providing differentiated T cells and/or stem/progenitor cells from the mammal; ii) performing a targeted insertion of a corrective BTK cDNA at the BTK gene locus in said cells to provide a corrected BTK gene in said cells; and iii) introducing said cells into said mammal where said corrected BTK gene is expressed in a physiologically regulated manner.

Abstract: A sample tube includes a barcode split into components at the bottom of the sample tube. Each barcode component stores less than the full data output from the barcode, but the components combine to full data output. Redundant diagonal components provide for error checking. A center region between the barcode components supports an electrical circuit or an optical or acoustic window. The sample tube may have a sidewall with a substantially cylindrical open end and non-cylindrical end closed with a bottom, the non-cylindrical end orienting the sample tube in a rack. Additional non-cylindrical surfaces are provided to orient the sample tube relative to complementary surfaces at a gripper. The sample tube of a particular application is positioned in an acoustic dispensing system where acoustic waves are transmitted through a center window for surveying and dispensing.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for providing personalized financing information and, more particularly, systems and methods for providing personalized financing information via a dealership website using an API associated with a financial service provider. In one embodiment, a system includes memory hardware storing instructions that configure processing hardware to receive a loan request for a buyer via a real-time API that includes at least buyer identification and financial information and information associated at least one inventory item presented on a dealership website. The system may also determine financing information comprising prospective financing terms for the at least one item based on at least the loan request. The server may also provide, to the dealership server via the real-time API, the determined financing information for presentation on the dealership website, including prospective financing terms information corresponding to each of the at least one item.

Abstract: A plastic catalytic pyrolysis process that can produce high yields of ethylene, propylene and other light olefins from waste plastics is disclosed. The catalytic product stream is quenched to below catalytic pyrolysis temperature quickly after exiting the reactor or bulk separation from the catalyst. Quench preserves selectivity of light olefinic monomers. The catalytic pyrolysis process can be operated in a single stage or a two-stage process.

Abstract: A fastener system comprising one or more fasteners and a fastener tool is disclosed. The fastener tool comprises a housing; an elongate magazine attached to the housing comprising an elongate partial surface between its ends configured to engage a support structure; a fastener carrying mechanism configured to carry the one or more fasteners with receptacles thereof accessible through the elongate partial surface; a pusher comprising a first end member and a second end member, the second end member providing a receptacle; and a location system formed from a receptacle of the one or more fasteners and the receptacle of the pusher second end member, each configured to locate the fastener tool over and in line with an elongate object on the support surface, and a drive system configured to drive a lead fastener to fasten the elongate object to the support surface.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for providing personalized financing information and, more particularly, systems and methods for providing personalized financing information via a dealership website using an API associated with a financial service provider. In one embodiment, a system includes memory hardware storing instructions that configure processing hardware to receive a loan request for a buyer via a real-time API that includes at least buyer identification and financial information and information associated at least one inventory item presented on a dealership website. The system may also determine financing information comprising prospective financing terms for the at least one item based on at least the loan request. The server may also provide, to the dealership server via the real-time API, the determined financing information for presentation on the dealership website, including prospective financing terms information corresponding to each of the at least one item.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for providing personalized financing information and, more particularly, systems and methods for providing personalized financing information via a dealership website using an API associated with a financial service provider. In one embodiment, a system includes memory hardware storing instructions that configure processing hardware to receive a loan request for a buyer via a real-time API that includes at least buyer identification and financial information and information associated at least one inventory item presented on a dealership website. The system may also determine financing information comprising prospective financing terms for the at least one item based on at least the loan request. The server may also provide, to the dealership server via the real-time API, the determined financing information for presentation on the dealership website, including prospective financing terms information corresponding to each of the at least one item.

Abstract: A moisture-retentive fabric medium includes a hydrophilic, thermoplastic polyester fiber as a blend of from 10-905% or 20-80% by total weight of textile fibers and 90-10% or 80-20% by total weight of hydrophilic textile fibers and less than 0.5% by weight of total fabric medium as microfibrillated cellulose fiber and less than 0.05% by weight superabsorbent polymers, the polyester having a melting point between 190-500 F when measured in accordance with ASTM D-3418.

Abstract: A plastic catalytic pyrolysis process that can produce high yields of ethylene, propylene and other light olefins from waste plastics is disclosed. The catalytic product stream is quenched to below catalytic pyrolysis temperature quickly after exiting the reactor or bulk separation from the catalyst. Quench preserves selectivity of light olefinic monomers. The catalytic pyrolysis process can be operated in a single stage or a two-stage process.

Abstract: A plastic catalytic pyrolysis process that can produce high yields of ethylene, propylene and other light olefins from waste plastics is disclosed. The plastic feed is catalytically pyrolyzed at high silica-to-alumina ratios and elevated temperature to produce high ratios of gas to liquid which results in high light olefin monomer selectivity. The catalytic pyrolysis process can be operated in a single stage or a two-stage process.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for providing personalized financing information and, more particularly, systems and methods for providing personalized financing information via a dealership website using an API associated with a financial service provider. In one embodiment, a system includes memory hardware storing instructions that configure processing hardware to receive a loan request for a buyer via a real-time API that includes at least buyer identification and financial information and information associated at least one inventory item presented on a dealership website. The system may also determine financing information comprising prospective financing terms for the at least one item based on at least the loan request. The server may also provide, to the dealership server via the real-time API, the determined financing information for presentation on the dealership website, including prospective financing terms information corresponding to each of the at least one item.

Abstract: In certain embodiments methods of treating X-Linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) in a mammal are provided where the methods comprise: i) providing differentiated T cells and/or stem/progenitor cells from the mammal; ii) performing a targeted insertion of a corrective BTK cDNA at the BTK gene locus in said cells to provide a corrected BTK gene in said cells; and iii) introducing said cells into said mammal where said corrected BTK gene is expressed in a physiologically regulated manner.

Abstract: An MR code is generated within a browser on a client device and is read by a mobile application on a mobile device. A communication channel is then established through a web-based service, between the browser and the mobile application on the mobile device. The mobile application generates a user interface display on the mobile device that allows user selection of content. The mobile application sends a link to that content to the browser, which accesses and renders the content on the client device. User input commands to control the rendered content are also received at the mobile device and sent to the browser through the communication channel.

Abstract: A scanning probe microscope with a first actuator (3) configured to move a feature in the form of a tip (2) so that the feature follows a scanning motion. A vision system (10) is configured to collect light from a field of view to generate image data. The field of view includes the feature and the light from the field of view travels from the feature to the vision system via the steering element (13). A tracking control system (15)bis configured to generate one or more tracking drive signals in accordance with stored reference data. A second actuator (14) is configured to receive the one or more tracking drive signals and move the steering element on the basis of the one or more tracking drive signals so that the field of view follows a tracking motion which is synchronous with the scanning motion and the feature remains within the field of view.

Abstract: A sample tube includes a barcode split into components at the bottom of the sample tube. Each barcode component stores less than the full data output from the barcode, but the components combine to full data output. Redundant diagonal components provide for error checking. A center region between the barcode components supports an electrical circuit or an optical or acoustic window. The sample tube may have a sidewall with a substantially cylindrical open end and non-cylindrical end closed with a bottom, the non-cylindrical end orienting the sample tube in a rack. Additional non-cylindrical surfaces are provided to orient the sample tube relative to complementary surfaces at a gripper. The sample tube of a particular application is positioned in an acoustic dispensing system where acoustic waves are transmitted through a center window for surveying and dispensing.