Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V092 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13V092 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V092 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V092, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V092 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V092 and methods of using maize variety X13V092 are disclosed.

Abstract: An automated cargo delivery system is provided, including an automated guided vehicle having a housing defining a recess therein and a propulsion system configured to move the housing. The recess may be configured to receive a plurality of swappable carriers each having a uniform width in a horizontal direction and a uniform height in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction. Each of the swappable carriers may be configured to be engaged within the recess. The plurality of swappable carriers may include a first swappable carrier and a second swappable carrier. A method of delivering cargo with the automated guided vehicle is also provided. The method may include alternatingly inserting and engaging the first swappable carrier and the second swappable carrier into the recess of the automated guided vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosures herein relate to the design of one or more battery monitoring or maintenance devices in some embodiments including guidance for autonomous vehicles for recharging, service or replacement of batteries or related devices. These devices may include but are not limited to devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of batteries or related devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of assets. The devices include batteries for vehicles, oral cleaning devices, smart-clothing with integrated batteries and sensors and charging pads which may monitor the health or assets being charged. Sensors may be integrated in these devices including but not limited to IMUs, thermocouples or oral cleaning devices, IMUs in clothing like shoes or wrist bands, or timers or charging sensors in magnetic surfaces which may cause one or more objects and/or other magnetic surfaces to float when a desired function is achieved.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates generally to methods and compositions for administration to modulate the microbiome for the express purpose of increasing host interferon beta (IPN?) in mammals of target populations that are at risk for or are being treated for certain inflammatory conditions including infections, viral infection, autoimmune conditions, and recovery from sequalae associated with acute inflammatory insults. In particular, the invention provides a method of elevating the level of IPN? in the gut of a mammal by providing the mammal with a live bacterium and a prebiotic that the live bacterium is known to consume. Further, the invention described herein may relate to the administration of compositions found to increase the endogenous production of IPN? in the target mammal.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V194 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13V194 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V194 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V194, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V194 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V194 and methods of using maize variety X13V194 are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for cleaning oral cavities via a device with predetermined optimally imposed methods to remove germs, bacteria, tartar and plaque, which have been clinically proven to cause gum disease and tooth loss, efficiently and with minimal abrasion to tooth enamel and gums. Variations of this disclosure include but are not limited to embodiments where the device utilizes any of the aforementioned components to achieve the intended function. However, a preferred embodiment of this disclosure comprises an electrically controlled magnetic field to allow optimal contact pressure in the mouth, a motion device capable of tracking motion coordinates to record daily cleaning methods and to inform recommendations and web enabled capability to store activity over time, a scrolling toothbrush and gum cleaning device or a stationary mouth guard device applying the same force dampening and applying technology in a more automated fashion.

Abstract: A blade housing includes: a rotary blade and an opening, in which the blade housing is configured to be affixed to a blade housing connector, and in which when a motor rotates the blade housing connector, the rotary blade rotates to cut a post-tension (PT) tendon tail inside a stressing pocket, in which the blade housing is sized to fit within the stressing pocket, in which the opening of the blade housing is sized to allow the PT tendon tail to be extended through the blade housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure contains embodiments of an apparatus, system and method designed to facilitate learning or efficient multitasking involving movement and solar energy where users' movement devices process or respond to different stimuli to facilitate users moving while learning, working, or participating in a simulation. In some embodiments this may be accomplished with the aid of a circular treadmill, spherical walkway, or combinable modular trackpads that may be linked to allow a user to lay the apparatus in a path suited for a plurality of environments. The embodiments of the disclosure involve the user moving while processing information and receiving feedback, assistance related to that movement, processing, or any combination thereof while combining the motion of the movement device with the feedback loop sent from sensor relays a user may receive an optimal experience for learning while moving. Some embodiments make efficient use of solar energy for classroom education management.

Abstract: The general field of the disclosure herein relates to the design of one or more health related monitoring or maintenance devices. These devices may include but are not limited to devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of users or devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of assets. The devices include oral cleaning devices for maintaining and monitoring the oral health of users, clothing for monitoring the health and fitness of users and charging pads which may monitor the health or assets being charged. Sensors may be integrated in these devices including but not limited to IMUs, thermocouples or oral cleaning devices, IMUs in clothing like shoes or wrist bands, or timers or charging sensors in magnetic surfaces which may cause one or more objects and/or other magnetic surfaces to float when a desired function is achieved.

Abstract: The inventions described herein relate generally to the use of compositions to increase output of acetate and lactate while reducing pH and the levels of pathogenic bacteria and inflammation in the gut of a nursing infant mammal including humans. These compositions generally comprise one or more bacterial strains selected for their growth on mammalian milk oligosaccharides, a source of mammalian milk oligosaccharides, and, optionally, nutritive components required for the growth of that infant mammal.

Abstract: The inventions described herein relate generally to compositions comprising bioactive proteins including, but not limited to, enzymes and antimicrobial proteins. Such bioactive protein compositions may be present alone or in a mammalian milk or soy-based nutritional product to increase colonization of desired commensal organisms, reduce potential pathogens, restore microbiome function, and/or otherwise improve health in a mammal consuming same.

Abstract: This disclosure describes compositions of one or more components including milk fat globule membranes (MFGM) complexes, milk fat globules (MFG), commensal organisms, SlgA, recombinant SlgA (rSlgA), triglycerides or oils, and mammalian milk oligosaccharides (MMO) and the use of such compositions. The reconstituted MFGM component of the disclosed invention may come from an animal source, particularly from a mammalian source, including from the processing of buttermilk.

Abstract: The inventions described herein relate generally to the use of compositions to increase output of acetate and lactate while reducing pH and the levels of pathogenic bacteria and inflammation in the gut of a nursing infant mammal including humans. These compositions generally comprise one or more bacterial strains selected for their growth on mammalian milk oligosaccharides, a source of mammalian milk oligosaccharides, and, optionally, nutritive components required for the growth of that infant mammal.

Abstract: An automated cargo delivery system is provided, including an automated guided vehicle having a housing defining a recess therein and a propulsion system configured to move the housing. The recess may be configured to receive a plurality of swappable carriers each having a uniform width in a horizontal direction and a uniform height in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction. Each of the swappable carriers may be configured to be engaged within the recess. The plurality of swappable carriers may include a first swappable carrier and a second swappable carrier. A method of delivering cargo with the automated guided vehicle is also provided. The method may include alternatingly inserting and engaging the first swappable carrier and the second swappable carrier into the recess of the automated guided vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s) (e.g., colloids). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created and/or the liquid is predisposed to their presence (e.g., conditioned)) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred. Processing enhancers can be utilized alone or with a plasma. Semicontinuous and batch processes can also be utilized.

Abstract: The inventions described herein relate generally to the use of compositions to increase output of particular metabolites in the gut of a nursing infant mammal including humans. These compositions generally comprise one or more bacterial strains selected for their growth on mammalian milk oligosaccharides, a source of mammalian milk oligosaccharides, and, optionally, nutritive components required for the growth of that infant mammal.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending between and interconnecting the front and back waist regions. The article comprises an outer cover, a body-side liner, an absorbent assembly between the outer cover and the body-side liner, and leg and flap elastic composites including a containment flap portion and a gasket portion. Each of the composites are attached to the liner such that one of the composites is disposed adjacent one side edge of the liner and the other composite is disposed adjacent the other side edge of the liner, each of the composites extend longitudinally from the front waist region to the back waist region, and each of the composites have a deadened portion in the front waist region or the back waist region. The article further includes a waist elastic member extending longitudinally between the deadened portions.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created and/or the liquid is predisposed to their presence (e.g., conditioned)) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a composition and method for treating dysbiosis in infants. The composition may include a mixture of activated bifidobacteria and a complex oligosaccharide wherein the complex oligosaccharide may be derived from a human or non-human source.

Abstract: The general field of the disclosure herein relates to the design of one or more health related monitoring or maintenance devices. These devices may include but are not limited to devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of users or devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of assets. The devices include oral cleaning devices for maintaining and monitoring the oral health of users, clothing for monitoring the health and fitness of users and charging pads which may monitor the health or assets being charged. Sensors may be integrated in these devices including but not limited to IMUs, thermocouples or oral cleaning devices, IMUs in clothing like shoes or wrist bands, or timers or charging sensors in magnetic surfaces which may cause one or more objects and/or other magnetic surfaces to float when a desired function is achieved.