Abstract: A pathogen detection and display system is configured to discover and display the location of substances of interest, particularly pathogens that can spread infection. The detection and display system can be used in healthcare facilities on surfaces, medical equipment and devices, patients, and staff, for example.

Abstract: A computer readable media, a method, and a system registering a third party application providing an available communication system between a local user and a remote user identity, storing information related to the available communication system in a first database, obtaining contact information for the remote user identity from the third party application, determining a communication type for the third party application, pairing the remote user identity with a contact, and updating a graphical representation of contact information.

Abstract: A computer system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided. A request including unauthenticated data is created and securely transmitted to a remote device, metadata corresponding to the request is updated to indicate successful validation, a response file is validated, and a discrepancy is detected between the unauthenticated data and the authenticated data. Correction data is obtained, and a transaction based on the request and the correction data is executed. A second processor of the remote device verifies that an unauthorized user has not modified the authenticated data, generates a database table based on one or more fields of the authenticated data, extracts one or more predetermined data values from the authenticated data and the database table, and validates the unauthenticated data in the request based on comparing the one or more predetermined data values from the authenticated data and the database table to the unauthenticated data in the request.

Abstract: The backpack may include a removable solar panel, a transparent film to protect the solar panel, a mesh pocket or a connector outside of the pocket. The backpack may comprise a compartment; a removable solar panel configured to be removably inserted into the compartment; a handle interfacing with the removable solar panel; one or more magnets associated with the removable solar panel, wherein the one or more magnets are configured to align the removable solar panel in the compartment; a transparent film over the compartment, wherein the transparent film is configured to protect the removable solar panel while in the compartment; and a removable panel over the transparent film, wherein the removable panel is configured to protect the transparent film and the removable solar panel while in the compartment.

Abstract: Techniques for database and file management herein include a processor and a memory device storing instructions that cause the processor to perform operations comprising creating a request based on an extensible markup language (XML) or an interpreted scripting language object, wherein the request comprises unauthenticated data for validation. The operations can also include transmitting the request to a remote device), updating metadata corresponding to the request to indicate the successful validation by the remote device, validating a response file, and detecting a discrepancy between the unauthenticated data and the authenticated data accessible by the remote device. Additionally, the operations include obtaining correction data to resolve the discrepancy, and executing a transaction based on the request and the correction data.

Abstract: A nonwoven article includes a plurality of electrospun polycrystalline, aluminosilicate ceramic filaments that form a cohesive nonwoven mat. Each of the aluminosilicate ceramic filaments in the mat have an average diameter of about 200 nm to about 1000 nm as determined with electron microscopy, and the aluminosilicate ceramic filaments have an average crystalline mullite content of about 15 wt % to about 80 wt %.

Abstract: A nonwoven article includes a plurality of polycrystalline, aluminosilicate ceramic filaments entangled to form a cohesive nonwoven mat. Each of the aluminosilicate ceramic filaments in the mat has an average diameter of less than about 2 microns (?m), and the aluminosilicate ceramic filaments include an average of about 15 wt % to about 80 wt % crystalline mullite.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to an abrasive article. The abrasive article includes a fibrous web comprising a plurality high-heat resistant fibers. The fibrous web further includes a plurality of shaped abrasive particles attached to the fibrous web.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite material. The composite material includes 20 to 40 weight percent (wt. %) of a polymerizable component; 6 to 40 wt. % of ceramic fibers; and 30 to 70 wt. % of nanoclusters. Each of the ceramic fibers has a diameter and a length, the ceramic fibers having an arithmetic mean diameter of 0.3 micrometers to 5 micrometers, and the length of fifty percent of the ceramic fibers (based on a total number of the ceramic fibers) is at least 10 micrometers and the length of ninety percent of the ceramic fibers is no greater than 500 micrometers. The present disclosure also provides a method of making the composite material. The method includes obtaining components and admixing the components to form a composite material. Further, the present disclosure provides a method of using a composite material including placing a composite material near or on a tooth surface, changing the shape of the composite material near or on a tooth surface, and hardening the composite material.

Abstract: A nonwoven article comprising a two-dimensional nonwoven structure having a longest major surface dimension and a shortest major surface dimension, said two-dimensional nonwoven structure comprising a plurality of discontinuous polycrystalline, aluminosilicate ceramic fibers having a length equal to the longest or shortest major surface dimension of the two-dimensional nonwoven structure or a length in between those dimensions.

Abstract: A nonwoven article comprising a two-dimensional nonwoven structure or a three-dimensional nonwoven structure comprising a plurality of discontinuous polycrystalline, aluminosilicate ceramic fibers that are cohesively bonded together by a fired precursor inorganic binder, wherein each cohesively bonded discontinuous fiber is bonded to one or a plurality of other said discontinuous fibers at one or more locations along its length.

Abstract: A metal matrix composite is provided, including a metal, inorganic particles, and discontinuous fibers. The inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers are dispersed in the metal. The metal includes aluminum, magnesium, or alloys thereof. The inorganic particles have an envelope density that is at least 30% less than a density of the metal. The metal matrix composite has a lower envelope density than the matrix metal while retaining a substantial amount of the mechanical properties of the metal.

Abstract: A method of making a porous metal matrix composite is provided. The method includes mixing a metal powder, a plurality of inorganic particles, and a plurality of discontinuous fibers to form a mixture, wherein the metal powder comprises aluminum, magnesium, an aluminum alloy, or a magnesium alloy. The method further includes sintering the mixture to form the porous metal matrix composite. Typically, the inorganic particles comprise porous particles or ceramic bubbles or glass bubbles, and the inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers are dispersed in the metal. The metal matrix composite has a lower density than the metal and an acceptable yield strength.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing transmission collisions. In one embodiment, a transmitter for communicating of a smart grid power line network includes an arbiter. The arbiter is configured to select a transmission interval during which the transmitter can transmit. The interval is selected from a plurality of available transmission intervals reserved for contending transmissions, and selected based on a level of a hierarchical network at which the transmitter is located. The interval selected is different from any interval used by a different transmitter spaced two hierarchical levels away from the level of the hierarchical network at which the transmitter is located.

Abstract: Thermoset polymer composite wires including a multiplicity of substantially continuous fibers embedded in a solidified polymer composite matrix and forming a substantially continuous filament, the solidified polymer composite matrix further including a polymer formed by curing a polymer precursor from a liquid state and a multiplicity of nanoparticles having a median diameter of one micrometer or less substantially uniformly dispersed throughout the polymer composite matrix, and optionally, a corrosion resistant sheath surrounding the substantially continuous filament. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of particles includes surface-modified particles having a core and a surface modifying agent associated with the core and reacted with the polymer cured from a liquid state. Stranded cables including one or more such thermoset polymer composite wires, and methods of making and using such thermoset polymer composite wires and stranded cables are also described.

Abstract: Thermoset polymer composite wires including a multiplicity of substantially continuous fibers embedded in a solidified polymer composite matrix and forming a substantially continuous filament, the solidified polymer composite matrix further including a polymer formed by curing a polymer precursor from a liquid state and a multiplicity of nanoparticles having a median diameter of one micrometer or less substantially uniformly dispersed throughout the polymer composite matrix, and optionally, a corrosion resistant sheath surrounding the substantially continuous filament. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of particles includes surface-modified particles having a core and a surface modifying agent associated with the core and reacted with the polymer cured from a liquid state. Stranded cables including one or more such thermoset polymer composite wires, and methods of making and using such thermoset polymer composite wires and stranded cables are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a MRI probe of use in detecting and characterizing redox systems in vivo. Also provided are methods of using the probe in MR imaging experiments for diagnosis of disease in a subject, for drug discovery and for probing the redox states of biological systems in vitro.

Abstract: A portable container having an exterior surface and defining an interior compartment. The portable container includes a photovoltaic (PV) charging pack and a receiving device coupled to the exterior surface for detachably coupling the PV charging pack to the exterior surface. The PV charging pack includes a PV panel and defines a compartment for containing a portable electronic device. The PV panel is oriented away from the exterior surface when the PV charging pack is coupled to the receiving device.

Abstract: A LED tube lamp having a base defining a channel and a driver mounted within the channel. A lighting circuit removeably attaches to the base and operatively connects to the driver. A cover removeably attaches to the base. A connector removeably attaches to the base and cover, the connector being operatively connected to the lighting circuit.

Abstract: A multi-cell or single-cell electrolysis type electrolyzer for the production of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas with a delivery system through tubes, bubbler and check valve to internal combustion engine, generator, turbine or similar combustion device for the enhancement of hydrocarbon fuels and/or gas combustion device is disclosed. This device comprises at least one or more chambers of sealed containers, distilled water, a variety of electrolytes, multi or single strand stainless steel, nickel or platinum wire, a plastic, glass, or ceramic insulator within a stainless steel, nickel, or platinum tube and an ultrasonic piezo crystal allowing water and or a weak electrolyte solution to decompose into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.