Abstract: A method of detecting motion in components that form part of a structure. The method includes flooding a first component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the first component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a first set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the first set of intermediate frequency signals. The method further includes flooding a second component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the second component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a second set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the additional reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the second set of intermediate frequency.

Abstract: A method of detecting motion in a load bearing member on a machine. The method includes positioning a Doppler radar detector on the machine and orienting the Doppler radar detector such that the Doppler radar detector floods the load bearing member transmitted radio frequency signals. The method further includes receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the load bearing member with an antenna and generating intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the reflected radio frequency signals. The method further includes measuring the intermediate frequency signals.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the use of glass wafers as carriers, interposers, or in other selected applications in which electronic circuitry or operative elements, such as transistors, are formed in the creation of electronic devices. The glass wafers generally include a glass having a coefficient of thermal expansion equal to or substantially equal to a coefficient of thermal expansion of semiconductor silicon, an indexing feature, and a coating on at least a portion of one face of the glass.

Abstract: A modular system for mounting batteries that includes one or more modules mounted on a base. Each of the modules includes a top tray and a bottom tray and two sides walls. The first end of each tray has a wall extending from the surface and the opposing sides have a section that is inserted into a slot in the side wall. The side walls a flange edge on all four sides. A plurality of apertures in the top tray, the bottom tray, the tray walls and the flanges of the side walls are aligned and fastening devices are used to secure the trays to the side walls and to attach adjacent modules to for the modular system.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for preparing lisdexamfetamine and salts thereof. More particularly, the invention provides, for example, methods of preparing lisdexamfetamine from D-amphetamine.

Abstract: A computerized method includes receiving signals from a particulate matter sensor relating to an amount of particulates at a point in time within a time period in a diesel engine exhaust stream, calculating one or more running statistical parameters relating to a particle mass in the diesel engine exhaust stream, determining an upper control limit for the amount of particulates, receiving a threshold for an allowable amount of particulates in the diesel engine exhaust stream, comparing the threshold to one or more of (a) a current instantaneous particulate reading from the particulate matter sensor and (b) the upper control limit for the amount of particulates, and generating an output signal when one or more of the current instantaneous particulate reading and the upper control limit for the amount of particulates are above the threshold.

Abstract: A method for calibration of a memory controller may include determining if an unused memory location exists in memory. The method may include writing a first pattern to the unused memory location in response to a determination that the unused memory location exists. The method may include determining if a second pattern exists in the memory in response to a determination that the unused memory location does not exist. The method may include iteratively modifying a first delay of a first delay control module among a plurality of delay values. The method may include reading from a memory location including the first pattern or the second pattern for each iteration of modification of the first delay. The method may include modifying one or more second delays, each second delay associated with one of one or more second delay control modules, based on the results of reading from the memory location.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for improving hair biology, e.g., hair growth. The method comprises administering to a subject a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and a vasodilator, a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid, a xanthine compound, pyrithione or a salt thereof, saponin, tritapene, crataegolic acid, celastrol, asiatic acid, an inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase, 1,4-methyl-4-azasteroid, an androgen receptor antagonist, azelaic acid or a derivate thereof, cyclosporin, triiodothyronine, diazoxide, retinoic acid, a prostaglandin analogue, aminexil, carnitine tartrate, apigenin, procapil, or adenosine, in an amount effective to achieve a desired effect. The invention further provides a method of reducing or delaying the appearance of an age-related skin imperfection. The method comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising an MAO inhibitor. A kit for improving hair growth also is provided.

Abstract: A method can include displaying a user interface on a display of a mobile device. The user interface can include a scrollable payroll data section with multiple selectable fields and a data entry section configured to accept input of payroll data for the multiple fields. The method can further include simultaneously displaying the scrollable payroll data section and the data entry section and, in response to an input, simultaneously scrolling through one or more of the multiple selectable fields of the payroll data section while maintaining the payroll data section in place. A device and computer-readable medium can be configured to implement the method and variations thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing, dispensing, and working with fluids are disclosed. Embodiments include modular systems designed to facilitate pre-assembled shipping and system reconfiguration. Embodiments further include color-coding and shape-coding of various items and labels to reduce confusion and mistakes.

Abstract: A power supply system allowing remote adjustments of the power output of the power supply unit without having to physically access the power supply unit itself is disclosed. A power supply system in accordance with the present invention utilizes a central processing unit (CPU) to provide a command that adjusts to the power output via a modified pulse width modulator (MPWM). Moreover, the central processing unit (CPU) may also be used to provide fine tune adjustments to the error signal of the power supply system, wherein the central processing unit (CPU) produces a command for the modified pulse width modulator to control the power output.

Abstract: A system for connecting optical modules in an optical network may comprise a printed circuit board, two cages, and two connectors. The printed circuit board may house electronic circuitry and a plurality of electronic components. The printed circuit board may have a component side and a solder side. The two cages may be mounted back-to-back on opposite sides of the printed circuit board, each cage having a connector end and an I/O end. The two connectors may be mounted back-to-back on opposite sides of the printed circuit board. Each of the two cages may be configured to guide an optical module into the respective connector. Each of the two cages may be mounted at an angle from the respective surface of the printed circuit board such that the respective I/O ends of the two cages are farther apart than the respective connector ends of the two cages.

Abstract: A method of detecting motion in a load bearing member on a machine. The method includes positioning a Doppler radar detector on the machine and orienting the Doppler radar detector such that the Doppler radar detector floods the load bearing member transmitted radio frequency signals. The method further includes receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the load bearing member with an antenna and generating intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the reflected radio frequency signals. The method further includes measuring the intermediate frequency signals.

Abstract: A method of detecting motion in components that form part of a structure. The method includes flooding a first component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the first component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a first set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the first set of intermediate frequency signals. The method further includes flooding a second component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the second component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a second set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the additional reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the second set of intermediate frequency.

Abstract: This clapping sound device is a two-part musical percussion instrument—a sound box and a swiveling wood blocks assembly—that attaches to a typical hi-hat stand in place of the cymbals and produces a sound pattern similar to people clapping hands when the array of swinging blocks is activated by the foot pedal of the hi-hat apparatus causing the blocks to strike the stationary sound box in a slightly staggered sequence before the spring mechanism returns it to the ready position for further rhythmic impulses from the operator.

Abstract: An air filter cartridge has Z-media and a gasket arrangement with a perimeter gasket member against the downstream flow face and a side gasket member adjacent to at least a partial extension of a first side panel. The side gasket member includes no portion against second, third, and fourth side panels of the air filter cartridge. The air filter cartridge can be used in a dust collector having a tubesheet and a frame arrangement extending from the tubesheet. The perimeter gasket member seals against the frame arrangement and the side gasket member seals against the tubesheet. A method of servicing includes orienting the air filter cartridge against a guide ramp and moving the filter cartridge until the side gasket member is engaged against the tubesheet sealing surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nuclear fusion reaction process utilizing a B-11 isotope ion spherical plasma. Said spherical plasma will be formed on roof of a ferromagnetic chromium steel hulled aircraft, utilizing two larger magnesium based aircraft. Said spherical plasma is formed by raising a pyramid shaped device with a slotted glass ball electrode on top, on roofs of said air-craft. Only the smaller craft will utilize the fusion fuels, B-11 isotope ion and H-1 atom, in forming said spherical plasmas. The two larger craft will apply pressure toward smaller craft, and coalesce their plasmas into the smaller plasma. By forming this induced magnetic field, an electron current existing in larger applied magnetic field, is raised to middle of smaller aircraft spherical plasma. Ignition can be accomplished with land based neutral beam, FIG. 15. Produced energetic charged particles, electric energy, can be stored within craft plasma vortices and beamed to power stations.

Abstract: A system and method for simulating a user's participation at an event. The system and method including providing a virtual queue or line for meeting and obtaining an autograph of a celebrity, attending a live event and/or for purchasing an item. The system and method include providing video and audio content to a remote user device, such as a television or a computer, for display on the monitor. A plurality of video cameras positioned in and around a line for obtaining an autograph provide a respective plurality of video and audio feeds that are broadcast to users of the system. An interface selectively changes the feed shown on the user's device to simulate movement in the line toward the celebrity until the user is able to view the celebrity autograph an item specifically designated for the user. The item can be merchandise, such as a CD, DVD, photograph or poster, selected by the user. The system mails the autographed item to the viewer and can also provide a recording of the autograph session.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolysis system. Said system can be utilized in a nuclear fusion process, on roof of a ferromagnetic aircraft in preferred embodiment. Said electrolysis system will utilize electric energy produced by said aircraft at no cost. Said energy will be provided to an array of electrodes to electrolyze water or seawater to produce protons and electrons, and with B-11 isotope ions, vaporized out of source on board craft, a fusion spherical plasma can be produced on roof of said aircraft, for a nuclear fusion reaction. Stored energy produced by electrolysis system, can also be used for other purposes. Said fusion spherical plasma is produced at essentially no cost, other than cost of electrolysis system and aircraft. Three aircraft will be utilized in preferred embodiment, all three craft utilizing an electrolysis system, though only one craft, the ferromagnetic craft alone, producing the B-11 isotope ion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma based aircraft maintained in a flight mode by rotating plasma vortices located above and beneath said aircraft. Said aircraft is comprised of chromium steel, or higher ferrochromium steel can be used. Said aircraft receives energy from aircraft produced plasma obtained from the atmosphere. Produced energy is stored within craft oscillatory circuit and plasma vortices. When energy from craft capacitance system is depleting, energy can be obtained from craft inductance system from craft magnetic field. Said craft is capable of space flight, use as a submersible craft, boring device, or lifting device. Particle propulsion in space will be accomplished utilizing metal ions stored within craft capacitor plates. Said craft is opaque to electromagnetic radiation, and also absorbs radiation directed at craft. Said craft is capable of verticle ascent, descent and landing, and is lenticular in shape. Said aircraft can operate within earth radiation belts safely.