Abstract: Disclosed is a system for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass. The system comprises at least one vessel that, when in operation, grows the cyanobacterial biomass in a nutrient growth media under regulated growth conditions and a base unit configured to receive the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one light source and a cultivation air pump that, when in operation, supplies light, heat and air to the at least one vessel. Notably, the cultivation air pump supplied air via a one-way air valve in the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one photodiode that, when in operation, measure a cyanobacterial biomass concentration in the at least one vessel. Disclosed also is a method for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system 10 for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site 18 on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a piston 22 and cylinder 24 device 12 having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site 18. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a dressing 14 sealably surrounding the site 18 that can be operably connected to the device 12 by a conduit means 16 to apply the reduced pressure to the site 18.

Abstract: An optical fiber array assembly for high power applications includes a support structure, an optical fiber array, a plurality of end caps and a fluid conduit arrangement. The optical fiber array extends through the support structure and has a plurality of optical fibers extending in a common longitudinal direction. The plurality of end caps is arranged such that each of the end caps is attached to an end portion of one of the optical fibers. The fluidic conduit arrangement has one or more conduits extending through the support structure. The one or more conduits are configured to support a flow of fluid therein to remove heat arising from optical energy back reflected from the end caps that enters the support structure.

Abstract: An autonomous driving system comprising: an image encoder configured to receive video input data, said video input data comprising a plurality of time-varying image frames, wherein the image encoder is further configured to encode the image frames as a sequence of input tokens; a pre-trained world model having a set of pre-trained world model weights, the world model being configured to receive the sequence of input tokens and to generate therefrom a world state based on said sequence, wherein the world state comprises an implicit representation of candidate future events; a driving decoder configured to receive the world state from the world model and to generate in a single forward pass a driving plan based on the implicit representation of candidate future events.

Abstract: A device includes an amplifier having an input terminal and an output terminal. The input terminal is configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) input signal. The device includes an output network coupled to the output terminal of the power amplifier and a first passively tunable integrated circuit (PTIC) coupled to the output network. The first PTIC includes a direct-current (DC) bias voltage input terminal configured to receive a fixed bias voltage, a control signal input terminal configured to receive a time-varying control signal, wherein the fixed bias voltage in combination with the time-varying control signal sets an operating reference point of the first PTIC, and an input terminal electrically connected to the output terminal of the amplifier, wherein a change in an output voltage signal generated by the power amplifier causes the first PTIC to modify a first effective impedance of a load presented to the power amplifier via the output network.

Abstract: Edible compositions are provided and comprise a soluble mineral component and/or a phosphate component in amounts effective for use as an oral medicament. The soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal chews, treats or supplements. Further disclosed are methods of making the chews, treats or supplements as are methods of treating conditions of the oral cavity.

Abstract: A plurality of video items comprising a first subset of video items and a second subset of video items are received at a client device. A graphical user interface comprising a scrollable area displaying the first subset of video items and a focus area displaying one of the plurality of video items is presented. Preview of video items of the second subset of video items is provided in or adjacent to the focus area in the GUI on the client device prior to receiving a scrolling request of a user of the client device to cause the second subset of video items to become visible in the first scrollable area. Video items of the second subset of video items are presented in the preview as GUI elements each comprising an icon representing a corresponding video item.

Abstract: A plurality of video items comprising a first subset of video items and a second subset of video items are received at a client device. A graphical user interface comprising a scrollable area to present the plurality of video items and a focus area to present one of the plurality of video items is presented. Video items of the second subset of video items are presented in or adjacent to the focus area when the first subset of video items is visible in the scrollable area and prior to the second subset of video items becoming visible in the scrollable area, and a size of the video items from the second subset of video items presented in or adjacent to the focus area is smaller than a size of video items of the first subset of video items presented in the scrollable area.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are directed to the use of vapor phase change in binder jetting processes for forming three-dimensional objects. In general, a vapor of a first fluid may be directed to a layer of a powder spread across a build volume. The vapor may condense to reduce mobility of the particles of the powder of the layer. For example, the condensing vapor may reduce the likelihood of particle ejection from the layer and, thus, may reduce the likelihood of clogging or otherwise degrading a printhead used to jet a second fluid (e.g., a binder) to the layer. Further, or instead, the condensing vapor may increase the density of the powder in the layer which, when repeated over a plurality of layers forming a three-dimensional object, may reduce the likelihood of slumping of the part during sintering.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method receives usage data that is based on a delivery of content by a plurality of content delivery network entities. A first value of a selection parameter is used to determine whether to select a content delivery network entity from the plurality of content delivery network entities to process a first request for content. The method allocates the usage data in a first distribution to the plurality of content delivery network entities. The allocating does not use a condition to determine the first distribution. The usage data is allocated in a second distribution to the plurality of content delivery network entities. The allocating uses the condition to determine the second distribution. The method adjusts the first value of the selection parameter to a second value based on the first distribution and the second distribution.

Abstract: A method of transferring at least one subterranean core sample from a retrieval vessel to a testing vessel can include removing at least one pressure barrier on the retrieval vessel using a linear actuator while maintaining a sampling pressure on the at least one subterranean core sample at which the at least one subterranean core sample is taken from a subterranean formation. The method can also include pressurizing the testing vessel to the sampling pressure using the linear actuator, and transferring the at least one subterranean core sample from the retrieval vessel to the testing vessel. The method can further include sealing the testing vessel with the at least one subterranean core sample at the sampling pressure, where the testing vessel allows the at least one subterranean core sample to be tested while the at least one subterranean core sample is maintained at the sampling pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods that may be used to implement overlapping data caching for object application program interfaces (APIs). A unique identifier may be assigned to each sub-component of an object API request. The unique identifiers may be used to determine if sub-components of one object API request overlaps with a sub-component of a prior different request such that a data response for the prior different request can be retrieved from the cache and used as part of the data response for the current object API request.

Abstract: The present application relates to the administration of plasma, fractions thereof, or mixtures thereof to humans or animals to treat or otherwise improve cognitive impairment disorders, including dementia (e.g., vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, dementia resulting from Alzheimer's disease, dementia resulting from Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia resulting from normal pressure hydrocephalus in humans, and cognitive dysfunction syndrome in companion animals), concussion, and traumatic brain injury.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are directed to the use of vapor phase change in binder jetting processes for forming three-dimensional objects. In general, a vapor of a first fluid may be directed to a layer of a powder spread across a build volume. The vapor may condense to reduce mobility of the particles of the powder of the layer. For example, the condensing vapor may reduce the likelihood of particle ejection from the layer and, thus, may reduce the likelihood of clogging or otherwise degrading a printhead used to jet a second fluid (e.g., a binder) to the layer. Further, or instead, the condensing vapor may increase the density of the powder in the layer which, when repeated over a plurality of layers forming a three-dimensional object, may reduce the likelihood of slumping of the part during sintering.

Abstract: An improved lunging tool utilized to train animals, such as horses. The lunging tool includes a stiffening component inserted into an internal pocket of the body. The lunging tool is configured to attach to a harness or halter on one end and a lunging line or rope on the other end to enable a trainer to lead the animal by both pushing and pulling on the animal. The length of the stiffening component of the improved lunging tool prevents entanglement with the animal's legs if the trainer drops the improved lunging tool.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are directed to the use of vapor phase change in binder jetting processes for forming three-dimensional objects. In general, a vapor of a first fluid may be directed to a layer of a powder spread across a build volume. The vapor may condense to reduce mobility of the particles of the powder of the layer. For example, the condensing vapor may reduce the likelihood of particle ejection from the layer and, thus, may reduce the likelihood of clogging or otherwise degrading a printhead used to jet a second fluid (e.g., a binder) to the layer. Further, or instead, the condensing vapor may increase the density of the powder in the layer which, when repeated over a plurality of layers forming a three-dimensional object, may reduce the likelihood of slumping of the part during sintering.

Abstract: A medially stabilized surge suppressor has longitudinal members joined together at opposite ends of the members and a medial disk supporting the members. The longitudinal members are fastened to the medial disks by tabs that pass through elongate slots located in the longitudinal members. The longitudinal members each include a number of flow orifices that enable fluid through the flow orifices as well as between the longitudinal members. The end portions of the longitudinal members are joined at each of first and second junctions by a pin and a washer forming a non-rotable connection between them.

Abstract: Systems and methods that may be used to implement overlapping data caching for object application program interfaces (APIs). A unique identifier may be assigned to each sub-component of an object API request. The unique identifiers may be used to determine if sub-components of one object API request overlaps with a sub-component of a prior different request such that a data response for the prior different request can be retrieved from the cache and used as part of the data response for the current object API request.

Abstract: Systems and methods that may be used to implement overlapping data caching for object application program interfaces (APIs). A unique identifier may be assigned to each sub-component of an object API request. The unique identifiers may be used to determine if sub-components of one object API request overlaps with a sub-component of a prior different request such that a data response for the prior different request can be retrieved from the cache and used as part of the data response for the current object API request.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment includes a system for an information visualization engine designed to dynamically organize, via associative clustered tiling and tessellation, and then present instantly addressable content via any electronic user interface, but especially via mobile devices such as touch screen cellular phones, and tablets.