Abstract: A computer-implemented apparatus for performing a genotoxicity assessment in respect of a population of labelled cells pre-treated with, or exposed to, one or more specified substances, conditions and/or environments. The apparatus comprises a imaging flow cytometry system for capturing image files representative of said cell population, wherein each image file is representative of a single cell of said population, a cell-image analysis module configured to receive said image files and generate, in respect of each one thereof, respective cytological profiles; and a machine learning module configured to receive said cytological profiles and, in respect of each of a plurality thereof obtain therefrom one or more characteristics and insert their respective value(s) into a predetermined algorithm to generate a classifier and compare said generated classifier with a predetermined rule to output a score for the respective cell.

Abstract: A method of promoting an entity such as people, products, and property. The method includes the steps of receiving descriptive information about the entity, receiving a video segment of the entity, and assigning a common unique identifier to both the descriptive information and video segment. The method further including the steps of incorporating the unique identifier into the video segment, broadcasting the video segment, and making the descriptive information available to viewers of the video segment in an information portal in which the descriptive information is indexed by the unique identifier.

Abstract: Crusher has a housing with a cylindrical crushing chamber defined by a tubular wall. Opposed side plates are secured to respective ends of the wall. A drive shaft rotates impact tools within the chamber. An intake aperture and a discharge aperture are in communication with the chamber. An inlet door, having an inner face with a curvature of similar radius to the cylindrical chamber, may be pivoted over the intake aperture such that the inner face is flush with the inner surface of the chamber, whereby impact tools strike and remove material adhering to the inner face. An arcuately shaped screen, having a curvature of similar radius to the cylindrical chamber, may be pivoted over the discharge aperture such that the screen is flush with the inner surface of the chamber. The screen may be pivoted away from the discharge aperture for the service thereof.

Abstract: A lightweight active phased array antenna including modular active electronics assemblies and passive radiating element aperture panels that are integrated into a lightweight support structure of a minimum depth which provides a cooling system for the electronics assemblies. The electronics assemblies and aperture panels are fully accessible from one or both faces of the antenna and can be readily removed/replaced as required.

Abstract: A photogalvanic system having a reactor cell with a lighted region and a darkened region; an aqueous electrolyte solution contained in the reactor cell, said aqueous electrolyte solution containing a photoredox catalyst; an electrode having a anodic end and a cathodic end, said single electrode being immersed in the aqueous electrolyte solution whereby the anodic end resides in the lighted region and the cathodic end resides in the darkened region; a light source for irradiating the contents of the lighted region with visible light; and a baffle interposed between the lighted region and the darkened region, said baffle adapted to block light irradiated in the lighted region from entering into the darkened region and adapted to allow the aqueous electrolyte solution to flow between the lighted region and the darkened region.

Abstract: The Aerator Alarm Unit (“AAU”) is a device which simultaneously aerates the aerobic tank of a sewage treatment device, while monitoring the performance of both the sewage treatment device and the aerator. The AAU is an improvement over standard aeration devices, comprising an aerator, sensor elements, and alarm elements. The aerator provides pressurized air to the sewage treatment device, facilitating the growth of aerobic microorganisms which break down sewage. The sensor elements monitor the air pressure between the aerator and the sewage treatment device, and activate the alarm elements whenever the air pressure rises above or drops below the normal range. In this way, the AAU warns the user if the sewage treatment device is malfunctioning, and also protects the aerator from being damaged. The AAU allows for easier access for installation, maintenance, and testing, and its compact, external location improves durability and reliability.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for heating a wiper blade for preventing ice build-up on windshield wiper blades. The device for heating a wiper blade includes an elongated block having a first end and a second end. The block has a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral side and second lateral side. The bottom side has a channel therein extending toward the top side and extending through the first and second ends. A plurality of heating elements is positioned in the block. An actuator turns the heating elements on or off and is operationally coupled to the heating elements. The actuator is operationally coupled to a power supply. A wiper blade is positionable in the channel. The top side of the block is attached to a wiper blade arm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lower pressure xenon lamp (12) and the driver circuitry therefor for producing relatively short bursts of intense light from the lamp (12). The lamp (12), including its associated driver circuitry (50) can be used in theatrical, stage, movie and/or video production to simulate, among other things, bursts of lighting. The lamp (12) is installed in a fixture together with a power supply (20) and a control system (50) is provided for controlling when the lamp (12) is turned on and off. Preferably, the control system (50) includes manually operated switches (53, 57, 54) and preferably one or more controllers (50) can be coupled together in a series fashion, should it be desired to control the lamp (12) for a greater number of time cycles then permitted by a single controller (50). Alternative power supplies (20) are disclosed. One power supply (20) permits the intensity of the flashes of light (12) to be controlled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a prosthetic bulking device for implantation below the mucosa to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The bulking device comprises a flexible body which may have one or more attachment surfaces to allow tissue ingrowth from the adjacent tissue. The bulking device cooperates with residual lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function to increase LES closing pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low pressure xenon lamp (12) and the driver circuitry therefor for producing relatively short bursts of intense light from the lamp (12). The lamp (12), including its associated driver circuitry (50) can be used in theatrical, stage, movie and/or video production to simulate, among other things, bursts of lighting. The lamp (12) is installed in a fixture together with a power supply (20) and a control system (50) is provided for controlling when the lamp (12) is turned on and off. Preferably, the control system (50) includes manually operated switches (53, 57, 54) and preferably one or more controllers (50) can be coupled together in a series fashion, should it be desired to control the lamp (12) for a greater number of time cycles then permitted by a single controller (50). Alternative power supplies (20) are disclosed. One power supply (20) permits the intensity of the flashes of light (12) to be controlled.