Abstract: An all graphene battery is disclosed. The battery is designed into a form of a belt and can charge multiple portable electric devices simultaneously. The battery has a graphene based anode, a graphene composite based cathode. The electrolyte of the battery is gel like functionalized graphene oxide. The device of this disclosure may use thermoelectric effect to charge itself. The battery of this disclosure is safe, and has a high capacity, high energy density and long life time. The battery includes no liquids and is light weighted.

Abstract: A method for forming a graphene -reinforced polymer matrix composite is disclosed. The method includes distributing graphite microparticles into a molten thermoplastic polymer phase; and applying a succession of shear strain events to the molten polymer phase so that the molten polymer phase exfoliates the graphite successively with each event until at least 50% of the graphite is exfoliated to form a distribution in the molten polymer phase of single- and multi-layer graphene nanoparticles less than 50 nanometers thick along the c-axis direction.

Abstract: A molecular filter is provided where the filter comprises of sheets of few layered graphene, few layered oxidized graphene and edge-functionalized graphene oxide. The water molecules are drawn into the filter based on the different hydrophobic and hydrophilic characters of the layers. The water molecule travels through the layers and gaps between the sheets and the direction can be modified based on the arrangement and ratios of the sheet materials.

Abstract: Hydrophobic and oleophilic compositions are provided. The compositions may be used for absorption of oil from water or organic solvents from water or oil/solvent from any emulsion. The compositions could also have high conductivity and may be used as supercapacitors. Methods to make the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems and circuits for reducing aging of at least one component of a data path are disclosed. First data transmitted over a data path may be monitored in an active state to allow generation of second data, where the second data may be transmitted in an inactive state over the data path to improve the balance of any imbalance in the static probability of one logical state versus another caused by transmission of the first data. Portions of data to be transmitted over a data path may be compared to previously-transmitted portions of data to determine a respective data bus inversion (DBI) setting each portion of data, where the DBI settings may be used to increase the toggling of bits of the data path and improve the balance of the static probability of one logical state versus another.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable mediums and systems for reducing transistor recovery are disclosed. Data which toggles at least one bit may be periodically communicated over a data path, where toggling of at least one bit may effectively reset the recovery period for any transistors in the data path associated with the at least one bit. Timing uncertainty associated with a given transistor may be reduced by limiting the amount of recovery experienced by the transistor. Accordingly, recovery of transistors in a data path may be limited to predetermined amount by toggling bits of the data path at a predetermined frequency, thereby reducing timing uncertainty and allowing a smaller system margin and/or higher data transmission speeds.

Abstract: A device that provides a unique surrogate experience by utilizing artificial intelligence and polymeric materials which enables surrogate exchange and/or interaction with the biology of the user. The device may be fit on to the penis of a user to provide stimulation and via sensory wave feedback from an electromusculography system (EMG) have the stimulation varied accordingly. The stimulation may include vibrations, heating, cooling, expanding, or contracting of the device as necessary.

Abstract: An occlusive dressing made with an elastomeric gel and one or more active agents is described. The elastomeric gel contains a plasticizing oil phase and a block copolymer agent. Methods of preventing, treating, curing or mitigating an infectious disease and methods of making the dressings are also disclosed.

Abstract: An occlusive dressing made with an elastomeric gel and one or more active agents is described. The elastomeric gel contains a plasticizing oil phase and a block copolymer agent. Methods of preventing, treating, curing or mitigating an infectious disease and methods of making the dressings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of identifying and analyzing a trend is disclosed. A signal created on a network-connected touch-screen by actively filtering content is received by a programmed data processor. The processor creates a signal-vector by mapping the signal to two or more vector-dimensions, one being a location of origination of the signal. This is repeated for more signals. A trend is identified as a cluster of signal-vectors having a size that exceeds a predetermined threshold. One use of identifying and analyzing trends is to then influence the trend. Advertising is one form of influencing a trend.

Abstract: Processes for forming expanded hexagonal layered minerals (HLMs) and derivatives thereof using electrochemical charging are disclosed. The process includes employing HLM rocks (20) as electrodes (100) immersed in an electrolytic slurry (50) that includes an organic solvent, metal ions and expanded HLM (24). The electrolysis introduces organic solvent and ions from the metal salt from the slurry into the interlayer spacings that separate the atomic interlayers of the HLM rock, thereby forming 1st-stage charged HLM that exfoliates from the HLM rock. The process includes expanding the electrochemically 1st-stage charged HLM by applying an expanding force.

Abstract: The current invention discloses a portable brain-activity monitor for recording a subject's EEG while he/she is listening to music. The brain-activity monitor includes an earphone connected to a portable audio player as well as an EEG sensor. The EEG sensor is connected to EEG electrodes that are shaped and sized to fit within the auditory canal. Suitable electronic processing circuitry, located in close proximity to the electrode, amplify the EEG signals in a range of 0.5 Hz to 100 Hz, perform an analogue-to-digital conversion, filter the output and deliver it to a recording device. A cable connected to the subjects earlobe provides the ground for the EEG sensor. The monitor is preferably Bluetooth enabled to allow it to connect to computing devices such as PCs and smart phones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for a unique surrogate experience utilizing artificial intelligence and polymeric materials which enable surrogate exchange and/or interaction with the biology of the user. Medical utility and benefits are also discussed.

Abstract: An occlusive dressing made with an elastomeric gel and one or more active agents is described. The elastomeric gel contains a plasticizing oil phase and a block copolymer agent. Methods of preventing, treating, curing or mitigating an infectious disease and methods of making the dressings are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mapping logic functions from logic elements (“LEs”) into synchronous embedded memory blocks (“EMBs”) of programmable logic devices (“PLDs”). This technique increases the amount of logic that can fit into the PLD. Where area savings are significant, smaller PLDs may be selected to implement a particular circuit. One aspect of the invention relates to methods for identifying sequential cones of logic that may be mapped into synchronous EMBs. After the sequential logic cones are identified for mapping into a synchronous EMB, the logic cone may be selected, expanded, restructured, and retimed, as necessary, to implement the mapping. Another aspect of the invention relates to techniques for handling architectural restrictions of synchronous EMBs, such as the inability to implement the asynchronous behavior of synchronous logic.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mapping logic functions from logic elements (“LEs”) into synchronous embedded memory blocks (“EMBs”) of programmable logic devices (“PLDs”). This technique increases the amount of logic that can fit into the PLD. Where area savings are significant, smaller PLDs may be selected to implement a particular circuit. One aspect of the invention relates to methods for identifying sequential cones of logic that may be mapped into synchronous EMBs. After the sequential logic cones are identified for mapping into a synchronous EMB, the logic cone may be selected, expanded, restructured, and retimed, as necessary, to implement the mapping. Another aspect of the invention relates to techniques for handling architectural restrictions of synchronous EMBs, such as the inability to implement the asynchronous behavior of synchronous logic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a visual debugger for dynamic XLS transformations. A method for real time debugging of mixed Java and Extensible Stylesheet Language Transform (XSLT) code comprises sending debug events from Java and XSLT debug sub-adapters to a debug super adapter, filtering the debug events received from the Java and XSLT debug sub-adapters, generating debug events representing a consolidated view of the received debug events, and sending the debug events to a debug user interface (UI).

Abstract: A viscometer including a thermal block, a thermo device to control temperature of the thermal block, a temperature sensor to sense temperature of the thermal block, a capillary tube embedded in the thermal block such that the capillary tube is in thermal contact with the thermal block, an entrance tube connected to the capillary tube and embedded in the thermal block, a velocity tube connected to the capillary tube and embedded in the thermal block and at least two flow sensors aligned along the velocity tube adapted to measure velocity of the test specimen in the velocity tube.

Abstract: A cloud point monitoring device which includes thermal conductive surface, cooler, temperature sensor, detection volume, detection wall unit, fiber optic cables for transmitting light, lighter emitter, light detector, and a data acquisition and control unit. The cloud point monitoring device provides an instrument to accurately measure the cloud point of diesel fuel indicate the approximate level of crystallization in diesel fuel that has been chilled beyond its cloud point and indicate the approximate energy content of diesel fuel. The cloud point monitoring device design allows it to be made small enough to be mounted in a fuel system of a vehicle.