Abstract: The disclosure is directed to technologies for restoring proper regulation of the immune response and novel methods and systems for exogenously controlling immune cells in order to dynamically and predictively drive the immune response through pro-inflammatory activity to anti-inflammatory activity, mimicking the immune system's natural progression through these states. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to methods and systems for dynamic predictive modeling and control of inflammation and the immune response, and more specifically to methods and systems for predictive modeling and control of the inflammatory state of immune cells via temporally regulated immune-modulating stimuli.

Abstract: A liquid food fountain comprises a center barrel having a top opening and a bottom opening and a plurality of stackable modules (16, 14, 12, 10) adapted for a slip fit on the center barrel (20). Each module has a tier (16) extending around the center barrel (10). A liquid collector (24) is adapted to be placed below the modules. An auger (34) assembly is adapted to fit inside the center barrel to carry liquid entering the center barrel at the bottom opening to the top opening. A drive module is connectable to the auger assembly. The described parts can be assembled for use and disassembled for cleaning and storage.

Abstract: An asymmetric linear lighting fixture includes a linear housing having an opening, an internal component, and an asymmetric reflector. The reflector is removably snap-fitted to the housing and is positioned between the opening and the internal component. The housing includes a body, a first end cap coupled to one end of the body, and a second end cap coupled to an opposing end of the body. A lens and/or a louver are optionally snap-fitted to the housing and are used together or separately from one another within the fixture. Optionally, the body includes a track for positioning a mounting assembly at various locations along the track. The fixture optionally includes socket mounting brackets which allow for lamps of different lengths to be coupled within the housing. Additionally, a first asymmetric linear lighting fixture is continuously coupleable to a second asymmetric linear lighting fixture from a location that is external of the body.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous hydrogen peroxide or another reactive compound in a liquid carrier is activated by atomization and contact with a suitable catalyst that is concurrently atomized in a carrier liquid. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide and a hydrogen peroxide activation catalyst are atomized into a droplet spray for catalytic activation of the hydrogen peroxide in this invention, useful for treatment of a combustion flue gas containing contaminants such as NO? and/or Hg.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous hydrogen peroxide or another reactive compound in a liquid carrier is activated by atomization and contact with a suitable catalyst that is concurrently atomized in a carrier liquid. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide and a hydrogen peroxide activation catalyst are atomized into a droplet spray for catalytic activation of the hydrogen peroxide in this invention, useful for treatment of a combustion flue gas containing contaminants such as NO? and/or Hg.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for determining an estimate of the weight and balance of an aircraft automatically in advance and up to the point of take-off. A weight and balance system may receive information from a flight operating system, a reservation system, a bag loader and/or a pilot in advance and up to the point of take-off. The information received from the flight operating system, the reservation system, the bag loader and/or pilot is used to estimate the weight and balance of an aircraft automatically in advance and up to the point of take-off, such as via software. For example, the flight operating system may provide information related to fuel, weather, airplane, airports, and flight information. The reservation system may provide information related to passenger and bag information. The bag loader may provide additional information related to bag information.

Abstract: A device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle. The device and bag or receptacle are used horizontally. The device comprises a funneled receiver, channel, stakes, and optionally four legs. The receiver is a scoop-like device having semi-frusto-conical cross-sections. The channel is a non-funneled extension of the receiver, having trapezoidal cross-sections. If a bag is used, the device facilitates filling the bag and it also holds open the bag. The optional four legs also hold open the body of the bag and, by contributing to the stability of the device, they allow the device to be smaller and lighter than otherwise. The device is normally placed on the ground, and inserted into either the bag or the receptacle. Leaves, grass clippings and other debris are raked or otherwise projected through the front of the receiver. The front of the receiver has a turned-over lip that facilitates filling the bag and that also acts as a handle.

Abstract: A device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle. The device and bag or receptacle are used horizontally. The device comprises a funneled receiver, channel, stakes, and optionally four legs. The receiver is a scoop-like device having semi-frusto-conical cross-sections. The channel is a non-funneled extension of the receiver, having trapezoidal cross-sections. If a bag is used, the device facilitates filling the bag and it also holds open the bag. The optional four legs also hold open the body of the bag and, by contributing to the stability of the device, they allow the device to be smatter and lighter than otherwise. The device is normally placed on the ground, and inserted into either the bag or the receptacle. Leaves, grass clippings and other debris are raked or otherwise projected through the front of the receiver. The front of the receiver has a turned-over lip that facilitates fitting the bag and that also acts as a handle.

Abstract: A liquid food fountain comprises a center barrel having a top opening and a bottom opening and a plurality of stackable modules (16, 14, 12, 10) adapted for a slip fit on the center barrel (20). Each module has a tier (16) extending around the center barrel (10). A liquid collector (24) is adapted to be placed below the modules. An auger (34) assembly is adapted to fit inside the center barrel to carry liquid entering the center barrel at the bottom opening to the top opening. A drive module is connectable to the auger assembly. The described parts can be assembled for use and disassembled for cleaning and storage.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for determining an estimate of the weight and balance of an aircraft automatically in advance and up to the point of take-off. A weight and balance system may receive information from a flight operating system, a reservation system, a bag loader and/or a pilot in advance and up to the point of take-off. The information received from the flight operating system, the reservation system, the bag loader and/or pilot is used to estimate the weight and balance of an aircraft automatically in advance and up to the point of take-off, such as via software. For example, the flight operating system may provide information related to fuel, weather, airplane, airports, and flight information. The reservation system may provide information related to passenger and bag information. The bag loader may provide additional information related to bag information.

Abstract: A lure for attracting and engaging a fish includes a main body shaped so as to resemble a crab. A bill extends from a forward end of the body. A keel extends from a bottom of the body and terminates at one side at the bill to maintain stability of the lure when in motion. Swim fins and/or legs extend from a lateral edge of the body for increased stability and for more realistically simulating an actual crab. A hook extends from a rear of the body for engaging a fish attracted to the lure. A wire harness extends between the forward end and the rearward end of the body to strengthen the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus having a sealing roller design that permits the sealing of a folded mailer form with only one pass with a pair of sealing rollers. One of the pair of sealing rollers contains a recessed portion such that only the perimeter of the form is contacted with the selected portions of the sealing roller pair. Slots are provided inside the recessed portion of one of the sealing rollers for accommodating removably attached narrow horizontal sealing bars. The horizontal sealing bars align only with the transverse edges of the folded mailer form as the form passes through the nip of the sealing rollers thereby skipping over any content that may be housed in the form.

Abstract: A transient voltage surge suppression system incorporating a current protection device comprised of a voltage sensitive and a thermal sensitive device. The voltage sensitive device has a predetermined voltage rating and increases in temperature as voltage applied thereto exceeds its voltage rating. The thermal sensitive device is responsive to heating of the voltage sensitive device to break an electrical current path if an overvoltage condition sensed by the voltage sensitive device exceeds the voltage rating of the voltage sensitive device.

Abstract: A method for determining the resistance of a shunt for use with a current limiting device that exhibits PTC characteristics to protect an electrical circuit. The method comprises steps for determining maximum and minimum resistance values based on operating criteria and component characteristics and selecting resistance values that fall within selected ranges.

Abstract: Reaction gases are prevented from escaping from a reaction chamber through the use of flexible or gas seals between the interface of the reaction chamber and the junction used to connected successive reaction chambers.

Abstract: Reaction gases are prevented from escaping from a reaction chamber through the use of flexible or gas seals between the interface of the reaction chamber and the junction used to connected successive reaction chambers.

Abstract: Reaction gases are prevented from escaping from a reaction chamber through the use of flexible or gas seals between the interface of the reaction chamber and the junction used to connected successive reaction chambers.

Abstract: A carrier for use in a continuous chemical vapor deposition reactor system has a lid with tapered edges which match the sides of a recess in the carrier in which the lid resides during processing of the semiconductor to provide a precise fit for the lid and to minimize thermal stresses in the carrier, the lid and the lid-carrier assembly due to extreme heat during processing of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Gas flow structures are described for the inputting and exhausting of gases for a continuous vapor deposition reactor to cause an even flow of gases within the reactor chamber and to prevent the deposition of reaction material on the walls of the reactor chamber. Gas inlet and exhaust port structures are provided for multiple-chamber chemical vapor deposition reactors having gas input and exhaust junctions, wherein the ports may include, in order to provide uniform flow, baffles or a plurality of orifices with or without shutters. Two vertically spaced gas inlets may be used, wherein gas from a second inlet prevents deposition on the reactor chamber from gases introduced through the first inlet.