Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing the concentration of extendable free and buried primers relative to amplification product in a sample. The disclosed methods and compositions can be used to reduce or eliminate index hopping in a next generation sequencing (NGS) platform.

Abstract: Machine learning techniques for estimating an indication of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) and/or vascular age (VA) of a subject from an arterial waveform previously measured at a single site by an arterial waveform acquisition device coupled to the subject, the method comprising using at least one computer hardware processor to perform: obtaining the arterial waveform, the arterial waveform comprising a plurality of portions corresponding to a respective plurality of heartbeats of the subject; generating a representative heartbeat waveform from the arterial waveform; and providing the representative heartbeat waveform as input to a trained machine learning model to produce a corresponding output indicative of the CFPWV of the subject.

Abstract: A radio system can have an antenna interface unit (AIU), a processor controller unit (PCU), and an interface cable. The AIU can be coupled to one or more antennae and can be configured to receive signals and/or convert the signals to digital signals. The PCU can be coupled to the AIU. The PCU can be configured to receive the analog signals via the interface cable, which can be configured to convey signals according to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and RF protocols. The interface cable can be configured to provide power from the PCU to the AIU. The PCU can include a contactor controller for protecting against reverse polarity DC power connection.

Abstract: A radio system can have an antenna interface unit (AIU), a processor controller unit (PCU), and an interface cable. The AIU can be coupled to one or more antennae and can be configured to receive signals and/or convert the signals to digital signals. The PCU can be coupled to the AIU. The PCU can be configured to receive the analog signals via the interface cable, which can be configured to convey signals according to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and RF protocols. The interface cable can be configured to provide power from the PCU to the AIU. The PCU can include a contactor controller for protecting against reverse polarity DC power connection.

Abstract: A radio system can have an antenna interface unit (AIU), a processor controller unit (PCU), and an interface cable. The AIU can be coupled to one or more antennae and can be configured to receive signals and/or convert the signals to digital signals. The PCU can be coupled to the AIU. The PCU can be configured to receive the analog signals via the interface cable, which can be configured to convey signals according to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and RF protocols. The interface cable can be configured to provide power from the PCU to the AIU. The PCU can include a contactor controller for protecting against reverse polarity DC power connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for disease control in plants. The compositions for use in the methods of the invention include glyphosate as the active compound. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to prevent and treat pest infection in glyphosate tolerant plants.

Abstract: A system for streaming avionics simulator content to remote clients allows the clients to use with low-cost or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) visualization hardware by performing all computations and graphics generation on the server side. Avionics simulators generate interactive graphic content dynamically simulating cabin or cockpit interior environments. Streaming servers connected to the simulators receive simulation requests from the client-side visualization devices specifying a desired environment for simulation and parameters relevant to the desired environment (e.g., a system configuration, an aircraft configuration, a set of external conditions). The streaming servers identify the client-side visualization equipment and verify that the client-side devices are permitted to receive, and capable of receiving, the desired content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for disease control in plants. The compositions for use in the methods of the invention include glyphosate as the active compound. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to prevent and treat pest infection in glyphosate tolerant plants.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring the temperature of a sample of insulin stored in a container. Additionally, a monitoring and detecting system for monitoring a sample that is sensitive to ambient temperature, pressure and/or ultra-violet (UV) radiation or other conditions. The system includes sensor circuits that sense conditions of a sample. A comparator circuit receives input from the sensor circuit indicative of the sensed conditions of the sample. The comparator circuit generates a profile of the sample and indicator modules provide an indication, such as warn or fail for the sample.

Abstract: A medical device case for allowing passage of a tube from the interior to the exterior of a case such that the case is sealed against fluid intrusion whether a tube is present or absent. The medical device case generally includes a case having a first portion and a second portion hingedly connected to the first portion. The first portion and second portion may be closed together to define a compartment in which a medical device may be positioned. A tube seal assembly is included which will allow a tube leading from the medical device within the compartment to exit the case through a passage. The tube seal assembly generally includes a first seal and second seal which combine when the case is closed to seal around the tube when it is present or to seal against each other when no tube is present.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining stresses in pipe under non-uniform exterior loads to test the pipe design for structural integrity by approximating non-uniform exterior loads on the pipe and performing a stress analysis of the pipe under the non-uniform exterior loading to determine the stresses in the pipe.

Abstract: A tube passage sealing system for allowing passage of a tube from the interior to the exterior of a case such that the case is sealed against fluid intrusion whether a tube is present or absent. The tube passage sealing system generally includes a case having a first portion and a hingedly connected second portion. The portions may be closed together to define a compartment in which a device may be positioned. A tube seal assembly is included which allows a tube leading from the device within the compartment to exit the case through a passage formed in the assembly. The tube seal assembly generally includes a first tube seal and second tube seal which combine when the case is closed to seal around the tube. Some embodiments may include blocking portions on the tube seals which will act to seal the passage when a tube is not present.

Abstract: A casing joint assembly and methods for producing an annulus gas cap using the casing joint assembly. The casing joint assembly comprises a first valve and a second valve to control fluid pressure in the sealed annulus between the casing string and a wall of the well bore or another casing string.

Abstract: A method for gamifying a toll image review process includes receiving an image of a vehicle that has utilized a toll road and identifying a region of interest of the image depicting an identifier of the vehicle. A second image is generated that includes the region of interest and is preprocessed to generate a plurality of images of the region of interest. Each of the images includes unique display settings. The images are displayed within a graphical user interface along with progress information for a first user. The progress information is related to an amount of vehicles to identify. Progress information is displayed for additional users. An input including the identifier is received using the user interface. Images related to an image of a second vehicle's region of interest are displayed. A progress of the additional users is monitored and then the displayed progress information is updated.

Abstract: A tube passage sealing system for allowing passage of a tube from the interior to the exterior of a case such that the case is sealed against fluid intrusion whether a tube is present or absent. The tube passage sealing system generally includes a case having a first portion and a hingedly connected second portion. The portions may be closed together to define a compartment in which a device may be positioned. A tube seal assembly is included which allows a tube leading from the device within the compartment to exit the case through a passage formed in the assembly. The tube seal assembly generally includes a first tube seal and second tube seal which combine when the case is closed to seal around the tube. Some embodiments may include blocking portions on the tube seals which will act to seal the passage when a tube is not present.

Abstract: In an embodiment a catalyst comprises a medium or large pore zeolite having germanium incorporated into the zeolite framework. The zeolite can have a pore structure that is one dimensional, two dimensional or three dimensional. A metal selected from Group 10 can be deposited on the zeolite. In an embodiment, a process for synthesizing the zeolite comprises preparing a medium pore zeolite containing germanium in the framework of the zeolite and calcining the zeolite. In an embodiment, the catalyst can be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons comprising contacting a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins, or mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule with the catalyst and recovering the product.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a non-acidic germanium zeolite, such as Ge-ZSM-5, on which at least two metals, platinum and at least one other metal selected from Group 7, Group 8, Group 9, Group 10 and tin, are deposited on the germanium zeolite. Examples of the other metal are iridium, rhenium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iron, cobalt and tin. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a germanium zeolite; depositing platinum and at least one other metal on the germanium zeolite; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite, before depositing the metals or after depositing the metals. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins and mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product.

Abstract: A casing joint assembly and methods for producing an annulus gas cap using the casing joint assembly. The casing joint assembly comprises a first valve and a second valve to control fluid pressure in the sealed annulus between the casing string and a wall of the well bore or another casing string.

Abstract: A method for gamifying a toll image review process includes receiving an image of a vehicle that has utilized a toll road and identifying a region of interest of the image depicting an identifier of the vehicle. A second image is generated that includes the region of interest and is preprocessed to generate a plurality of images of the region of interest. Each of the images includes unique display settings. The images are displayed within a graphical user interface along with progress information for a first user,. The progress information is related to an amount of vehicles to identify. Progress information is displayed for additional users. An input including the identifier is received using the user interface. Images related to an image of a second vehicle's region of interest are displayed. A progress of the additional users is monitored and then the displayed progress information is updated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making C2 or larger hydrocarbons from methane or for dehydrogenating C2 or larger hydrocarbons. The method can include contacting methane or C2 or larger hydrocarbons with a hydridable material under reaction conditions sufficient to effect removal of at least one hydrogen atom from a plurality of methane molecules or C2 or larger hydrocarbons to produce a plurality of methyl radicals or to dehydrogenate the C2 or larger hydrocarbons. With respect to the produced plurality of methyl radicals, they can combine together to form C2 or larger hydrocarbons. The reaction is performed in the absence of oxygen gas and reactive metal oxides.