Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for blood oxygenation are disclosed. A system includes a first layer defining a plurality of banks of first channels each extending in a first direction. The plurality of banks of first channels are configured to receive blood via a trunk channel. The system includes a second layer defining a bank of second channels extending in a second direction. The bank of second channels are configured to receive oxygen. The first direction is different from the second direction. The system includes a membrane disposed between the first layer and the second layer and configured to cause the oxygen to permeate from the second layer to the first layer to oxygenate the blood.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling subsea tubular members together are provided. An apparatus may be used to properly orient and/or provide communication between a first subsea tubular member that is being landed on a second subsea tubular member. An apparatus for coupling subsea tubular members may include an alignment sub and a corresponding alignment member. The alignment sub includes: a generally cylindrical body having one or more fluid, electric, or fiber optic lines extending therethrough, one or more couplings coupled to at least one end of the alignment sub, and an orientation profile disposed on a surface of the alignment sub. The alignment member has a profile designed to interface with the orientation profile of the alignment sub. One of the alignment sub and the alignment member remains stationary while the other rotates relative to the stationary structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for determining a base in a polynucleotide. In various aspects, the methods, systems, and compositions presented herein are useful for performing 4-base, 5-base, or 6-base sequencing of polynucleotide molecules, for example, from liquid biopsy samples or wherein the base is a low frequency mutation.

Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates search and rescue, for example, in open water. The apparatus comprises a substrate with a particular geometry and a perimeter. The apparatus further comprises a cover positioned atop the substrate with the cover also having a particular geometry and perimeter, which correspond to the geometry and perimeter of the substrate. An air-tight seal seals the substrate perimeter to the cover perimeter and creates a sealed internal region. A liquid-releasable vessel holding an illuminable dye located in the sealed internal region, along with an activator that is also located in the sealed internal region. When the liquid-releasable vessel releases the illuminable dye, the illuminable dye reacts with the activator, thereby resulting in illumination of the illuminable dye. The liquid-releasable vessel comprises an opening with a release mechanism (e.g., clamp, etc.).

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: A cleansing bar composition comprising at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant; phenoxyethanol; and one or more hydrophobic stabilizing agents, wherein the composition is a solid cleansing bar. Also methods of enhancing the deposition of phenoxyethanol by a cleansing bar comprising the step of pre-mixing phenoxyethanol with one or more hydrophobic deposition aids during manufacturing of the cleansing bar.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: A cleansing bar composition comprising at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant; phenoxyethanol; and one or more hydrophobic stabilizing agents, wherein the composition is a solid cleansing bar. Also methods of enhancing the deposition of phenoxyethanol by a cleansing bar comprising the step of pre-mixing phenoxyethanol with one or more hydrophobic deposition aids during manufacturing of the cleansing bar.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a quinone and one or more antibacterial agents, and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A computing device protector. A faceplate to limit access to an exposed surface of a computing device. The exposed surface of the computing device comprises control features and the faceplate is configured limit access to only a portion of the control features. The faceplate is configured to be positioned relative to the computing device such that the faceplate can be removed without requiring the computing device to be dismounted.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a quinone and one or more antibacterial agents, and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A scanning probe lithography (SPL) apparatus, an SPL method, and a material having a surface thickness patterned according to the SPL method. The apparatus includes: two or more probes with respective shapes, where the respective shapes are different and the respective shapes form, in operation, different patterns in a thickness of a surface of a material processed with the apparatus.

Abstract: Series voltage compensator connected in series between an electrical generator and an electrical grid that comprises a filter and an electronic power converter per phase. The compensator generates a voltage to dynamically compensate for sudden voltage drops in the electrical grid, with it being additionally possible to control the angle of the voltage in relation to the current with the aim of controlling the reactive power injected (or absorbed) by the series voltage compensator to the grid.

Abstract: Probe-based methods for patterning a surface of a material are described. In particular, high resolution patterning of molecules on a surface of a material, such as nano-scale patterns with feature sizes of less than 30 nanometers, are described. In one aspect, a method for patterning a surface of a material includes providing a material having a polymer film. A heated, nano-scale dimensioned probe is then used to desorb molecules upon interacting with the film. The film includes a network of molecules (such as molecular glasses) which are cross-linked via intermolecular (noncovalent) bonds, such as hydrogen bonds.

Abstract: A device for cleaning either the outer or the inner surface of a pipe end includes a spindle having a tubular wire brush attached to one end thereof, and, an annular wire brush that is adjustable axially of said spindle between a retracted and an advanced position.

Abstract: A portable screening apparatus comprises a base assembly having a two wheel assembly associated therewith. A shaft is journaled through a block member affixed onto the base assembly, wherein a handle member is affixed onto the outer end of the shaft. A frusto-conical drum has a top cover, a bottom base, and an annular sidewall, wherein the sidewall has a plurality of openings therethrough. The top end of the drum rotatably communicates with the base assembly. A bracket member is affixed onto an outside surface of the bottom base of the drum, wherein the forward end of the shaft is mounted into the bracket member. A frusto-conical shaped screen member is contained within the drum.