Abstract: A system transports and deploys of Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) sensors. A transportation rail has a first dovetail engagement accepting a respective second dovetail engagement of each IoBT sensor. A charging carrier has third dovetail engagements each accepting a respective fourth dovetail engagement of a battery. The charging carrier charges the batteries during transport. A respective fifth dovetail engagement of each IoBT sensor also accepts the respective fourth dovetail engagement of each battery. The battery powers the IoBT sensor during deployment. A method transports and deploys IoBT sensors. The IoBT sensors on the transportation rail are transported together with the batteries on the charging carrier, with the charging carrier charging the batteries. An IoBT sensor is dispensed from the transportation rail, and a battery is dispensed from the charging carrier. The IoBT sensor joined with the battery is deployed, with the battery powering the IoBT sensor during deployment.

Abstract: A low-power platform senses an environment around the platform. The platform includes sensor interfaces, a multiplexer, a dual port memory, a processor, and a radio. The similar sensor interfaces are for attaching environmental sensors. The multiplexer combines the environmental data from the attached environmental sensors into a single stream. The dual port memory temporarily stores the stream. The processor intermittently retrieves the stream from the dual port memory. The radio forwards the stream toward a central system. Each interface includes a mechanical interlock for attaching a respective environmental sensor and an electrical interlock for detecting whether the mechanical interlock engages the environmental sensor. Each interface transfers peripheral power and environmental data for the respective environmental sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to compositions and methods for stabilizing live alphaviruses. Other embodiments relate to compositions and methods for reducing degradation of live, attenuated alphaviruses. Certain embodiments relate to providing a stabilizing composition while reducing immune reaction in a subject to excipients that stabilize the live alphaviruses by providing improved formulations. Yet other embodiments relate to uses of compositions disclosed herein in kits for portable applications and methods wherein the compositions reduce degradation of the live alphaviruses.

Abstract: A low-power platform senses an environment around the platform. The platform includes sensor interfaces, a multiplexer, a dual port memory, a processor, and a radio. The similar sensor interfaces are for attaching environmental sensors. The multiplexer combines the environmental data from the attached environmental sensors into a single stream. The dual port memory temporarily stores the stream. The processor intermittently retrieves the stream from the dual port memory. The radio forwards the stream toward a central system. Each interface includes a mechanical interlock for attaching a respective environmental sensor and an electrical interlock for detecting whether the mechanical interlock engages the environmental sensor. Each interface transfers peripheral power and environmental data for the respective environmental sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to compositions and methods for stabilizing live alphaviruses. Other embodiments relate to compositions and methods for reducing degradation of live, attenuated alphaviruses. Certain embodiments relate to providing a stabilizing composition while reducing immune reaction in a subject to excipients that stabilize the live alphaviruses by providing improved formulations. Yet other embodiments relate to uses of compositions disclosed herein in kits for portable applications and methods wherein the compositions reduce degradation of the live alphaviruses.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to compositions and methods for stabilizing live alphaviruses. Other embodiments relate to compositions and methods for reducing degradation of live, attenuated alphaviruses. Certain embodiments relate to providing a stabilizing composition while reducing immune reaction in a subject to excipients that stabilize the live alphaviruses by providing improved formulations. Yet other embodiments relate to uses of compositions disclosed herein in kits for portable applications and methods wherein the compositions reduce degradation of the live alphaviruses.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to live, attenuated alphaviruses that are incapable of replicating in mosquito cells and of transmission by mosquito vectors. Other embodiments concern methods of generating live, attenuated alphaviruses, constructs thereof and uses of these live, attenuated alphaviruses in immunogenic compositions. Other embodiments relate to pharmaceutical compositions including the live, attenuated alphaviruses and methods for manufacturing these live, attenuated viruses. Yet other embodiments relate to uses of these compositions in kits for portable applications such as vaccines against alphavirus infection and methods thereof.

Abstract: A process for efficient, low-pressure production of sodium or potassium hypochlorite. A liquid containing hypochlorite is introduced into a mixing chamber to create a dispersed liquid phase moving generally downward through the mixing chamber. Cl2 is introduced into the mixing chamber to create a continuous gas phase containing Cl2 moving in concurrent flow, while reacting, with the dispersed liquid phase to produce hypochlorite. The reactants are constrained to pass through a static mixer that aids the reaction without causing any substantial foaming in aqueous hypochlorite that collects at the bottom of the mixing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for the synthesis of ferrate, comprising, a plurality of containers 102 to hold starting materials; a measuring unit to measure an amount of said starting materials; a mixer to mix said measured amount of said starting materials; a reaction chamber, wherein said mixed starting materials react to produce ferrate; and a drain through which said ferrate is obtained; wherein said drain is located at a site proximal to the site of use of said ferrate.

Abstract: A method for continuous manufacture of higher-strength, lower-salt, aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach from lower-strength aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach that has some sodium hydroxide and that is essentially free of sodium chloride (salt) crystals, aqueous sodium hydroxide solution having a concentration by weight within a range from about 45% to about 51%, chlorine in gas and/or liquid phase that may or may not include inerts, and a recycle solution. Slurry is withdrawn from the tank at a level below where the lower-strength bleach, the sodium hydroxide solution, the chlorine, and the recycle solution begin to mix with slurry already in the tank. A first portion of the slurry is withdrawn and used as the recycle solution. A second portion of the slurry is withdrawn and processed to separate substantially all salt crystals from residual liquid that is recovered as the higher-strength lower-salt, aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach.

Abstract: A method for continuous manufacture of higher-strength, lower-salt, aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach from lower-strength aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach that has some sodium hydroxide and that is essentially free of sodium chloride (salt) crystals, aqueous sodium hydroxide solution having a concentration by weight within a range from about 45% to about 51%, chlorine in gas and/or liquid phase that may or may not include inerts, and a recycle solution. Slurry is withdrawn from the tank at a level below where the lower-strength bleach, the sodium hydroxide solution, the chlorine, and the recycle solution begin to mix with slurry already in the tank. A first portion of the slurry is withdrawn and used as the recycle solution. A second portion of the slurry is withdrawn and processed to separate substantially all salt crystals from residual liquid that is recovered as the higher-strength lower-salt, aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach.

Abstract: A tool for installing threaded parts with lock nuts onto a machine is disclosed. The tool includes an outer tube and an inner mechanism that rotate together or independently using cogs. When the outer tube and inner mechanism rotate together, the threaded part is tightened onto a machine. When the outer tube and inner mechanism rotated independently, the lock nut is tightened onto the threaded part.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the manufacture of high-strength, low-salt sodium hypochlorite. An aqueous solution that comprises certain weight percentages of sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide and that is essentially free of sodium chloride (salt) crystals, an aqueous solution that comprises a certain weight percentage of sodium hydroxide, and chlorine in gas and/or liquid phase that may or may not include inerts are reacted in a tank. This creates a solution having a precipitation zone where salt crystals are precipitating out of solution and falling downward to form a slurry, some of which is withdrawn, then cooled, and then re-introduced into the precipitation zone. Above the precipitation zone is a crystal-free mother liquor zone consisting essentially of crystal-free mother liquor containing a weight percentage of sodium hypochlorite greater than that of than the lower strength aqueous sodium hypochlorite bleach being reacted.

Abstract: A process for efficient, low-pressure production of sodium or potassium hypochlorite. A liquid containing hypochlorite is introduced into a mixing chamber to create a dispersed liquid phase moving generally downward through the mixing chamber. Cl2 is introduced into the mixing chamber to create a continuous gas phase containing Cl2 moving in concurrent flow, while reacting, with the dispersed liquid phase to produce hypochlorite. The reactants are constrained to pass through a static mixer that aids the reaction without causing any substantial foaming in aqueous hypochlorite that collects at the bottom of the mixing.

Abstract: A process for the production of hypochlorite using a concurrent packed tower (10) to react caustic and chlorine as they pass concurrently through the tower. The packing may be either random packing or structured packing. The process may be either continuous or batch.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for the synthesis of ferrate, comprising, a plurality of containers 102 to hold starting materials; a measuring unit to measure an amount of said starting materials; a mixer to mix said measured amount of said starting materials; a reaction chamber, wherein said mixed starting materials react to produce ferrate; and a drain through which said ferrate is obtained; wherein said drain is located at a site proximal to the site of use of said ferrate.

Abstract: An coupling mechanism includes a cross member, left and right side members projecting from the cross member, and a pair of attaching members which are removably attached to the side members. Each attaching member has an elongated body, a first hook fixed to a first end of the body, and a second hook fixed to a second end of the body. The first hook has at least one dimensional feature which is smaller than a corresponding dimensional feature of the second hook. Each attaching member is mountable in a corresponding one of the side members in a first orientation with the first hook in an operative position and is mountable in a second orientation with the second hook in an operative position. A longer portion of each attaching member projects from a lower end of the corresponding side member when the attaching member is mounted in the first orientation.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a work vehicle includes a coupler frame for mounting to the work vehicle and a pair of dual hook members mountable on the frame. Each dual hook member has a body with first and second hooks projecting from opposite ends the body. The ends of the body define a body plane extending therebetween. The first and second hooks project on the same side of the body plane. Each hook forms a coupling recess, and each of the recesses opens away from the body plane. The first hook is smaller than the second hook. The dual hook member is mountable in a first orientation wherein the first hook is in an operative position and is mountable in a second orientation wherein the second hook is in an operative position.

Abstract: A valve closure system for rotating a rotatable actuator of a valve relative to a body of the valve to operate the valve from open to closed. The system contains a motor having a rotatable shaft, a mounting that comprises plural parts including a bracket, for associating the motor with the valve, and a coupling for coupling the motor shaft to the valve actuator to impart rotation of the motor shaft to the valve actuator to operate the valve closed. The bracket comprises a plate having a surface defining a notch that has a) an entrance at a perimeter of the plate and b) a shape enabling the plate to associate with the valve body by i) disposing the plate alongside the valve body with the notch entrance aligned with the valve body and ii) then moving the plate laterally of the valve actuator axis to cause of the valve body to pass through the notch entrance and enter the notch.

Abstract: A horizontal pass, multiple packed-bed gas scrubber features relatively low pressure drop flow paths for both the gas flow and the scrubbing liquid flow, allowing large scale mass transfer of solute from the gas to the liquid. The scrubber is volumetrically compact, yet possesses extremely high scrubbing efficiency of large gas flow rates. Each packed bed comprises packing that is wetted by liquid emitted from low pressure drop orifices in piping near the top of the packing. The piping is supported by baffles that extend into the packing so as to force back into the packing any gas that seeks to avoid the packing by flowing through any void, or inadequately wetted, zone at the top of a bed.