Abstract: A method of data transfer from a tenant to a service provider comprises encrypting the data with a public key of a key pair generated by a secure device within the service provider system. The data thus cannot be accessed by the service provider during transmission. The data is generated with a corresponding access control list, which specifies that a valid certificate must be presented in order to grant a particular use of the data once stored. The tenant can thus retain control of the use of the data even though it has been transferred out of the tenant system. A method of controlling use of data securely stored in the service provider system comprises issuing a use certificate having an expiry time to the party requesting use of the data. The use certificate must be validated before use of the stored data is granted. This enables the tenant to grant use of the stored data for a limited time period.

Abstract: A phased-array includes, in part, N transceivers each including a receiver and a transmitter, and a controller. The phased array is configured to transmit a first radio signal from a first element of the array during a first time period, receive the first radio signal from a second element of the array, recover a first value associated with the radio signal received by the second element, transmit a second radio signal from the second element of the array during a second time period, receive the second radio signal from the first element of the array, recover a second value associated with the radio signal received by the first element, and determine a first phase of a reference signal received by the second element from the recovered first and second values. The first phase is relative to a second phase of the reference signal received by the first element.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to aid in the manipulation of cells. The devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein can be applied towards, for example, automation of the in vitro fertilization process.

Abstract: A rotary part being an impeller or expeller for a pump which can be rotated in a forward direction about a rotation axis X-X. The rotary part comprises a shroud having an outer peripheral edge portion and opposed first, and second faces, a plurality of expelling vanes projecting from one or more of the second faces of the shroud, each expelling vane having an inner side and an outer side which is at or near the outer peripheral edge portion of the shroud, the expelling vanes extending in a direction between the rotation axis X-X towards the outer peripheral edge portion of the shroud, each expelling vane further including a leading side facing in the forward direction and having an inner edge and an outer edge, a trailing side facing in a rearward direction and an up per side spaced from the outer face of the shroud.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate cryopreservation of a cell or a mass of a plurality of cells such as oocytes or embryos. A device of the disclosure can, for example, store oocytes or embryos during the vitrification and/or warming processes of in vitro fertilization.

Abstract: A rotary part for a pump and related systems and methods are provided. The rotary part can be rotated in a forward direction about a rotation axis X-X and may include shroud(s) and expelling vane(s). The expelling vane(s) may have a leading side facing in the forward direction characterised in that the leading side includes a forwardly inclined section which is inclined forwardly.

Abstract: A phased-array includes, in part, N transceivers each including a receiver and a transmitter, and a controller. The phased array is configured to transmit a first radio signal from a first element of the array during a first time period, receive the first radio signal from a second element of the array, recover a first value associated with the radio signal received by the second element, transmit a second radio signal from the second element of the array during a second time period, receive the second radio signal from the first element of the array, recover a second value associated with the radio signal received by the first element, and determine a first phase of a reference signal received by the second element from the recovered first and second values. The first phase is relative to a second phase of the reference signal received by the first element.

Abstract: Prepackaged reagent reservoirs with associated nozzles allow for accurate, repeatable distribution of reagents in various types of reactions, reducing the risk of human error. Series of reservoirs may be arrayed on a sheet or plane for automated manipulation providing a simply format for organizing, storing, transporting, and distributing reagents needed in complex reactions such as those in the molecular biology field.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate cryopreservation of a cell or a mass of a plurality of cells such as oocytes or embryos. A device of the disclosure can, for example, store oocytes or embryos during the vitrification and/or warming processes of in vitro fertilization.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate cryopreservation of a cell or a mass of a plurality of cells such as oocytes or embryos. A device of the disclosure can, for example, store oocytes or embryos during the vitrification and/or warming processes of in vitro fertilization.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to aid in the manipulation of cells. The devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein can be applied towards, for example, automation of the in vitro fertilization process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for purifying polypeptides of interest by increasing the amount of a polypeptide of interest bound to an ion-exchange matrix relative to the amount of one or more impurities bound to the ion-exchange matrix. This effect is achieved by adding a chemical compound in the process which by also binding to the ion-exchange matrix due to a change that is opposite to the change of the ion-exchange matrix, reduces the binding of impurities more than the binding of the polypeptide of interest.

Abstract: An impeller which can be rotated about a rotation axis X-X, the impeller comprising a shroud having opposed inner and outer faces and an outer peripheral edge portion remote from the rotation axis, a plurality of pumping vanes projecting from the inner face of the shroud, a plurality of auxiliary vanes projecting from the outer face of the shroud, one or more of the auxiliary vanes having an inner edge which is closer to the rotation axis and an outer edge which is closer to the peripheral edge portion of the shroud, the auxiliary vanes extending in a direction between the rotation axis towards the outer peripheral edge portion of the shroud, one or more of the auxiliary vanes having a leading side and a trailing side each of which extends from the inner edge to the outer edge with an upper side spaced from the outer face of the shroud, and at least one projection extending from the trailing side of one or more of the said auxiliary vanes, and preferably each auxiliary vane.

Abstract: A pump intake device comprising a main body which includes a side wall section having an inner side and an outer side, an intake section extending from the outer side of the side wall section and an intake passage extending through the intake section, the intake passage having an inner surface and an entry end and an exit end with a central axis extending between the entry and exit ends, a first portion of the inner surface having one or more first guides thereon for directing fluid passing through the intake passage so that in use said fluid leaves the exit end at the first portion with an exit angle which is inclined relative to the central axis.

Abstract: Prepackaged reagent reservoirs with associated nozzles allow for accurate, repeatable distribution of reagents in various types of reactions, reducing the risk of human error. Series of reservoirs may be arrayed on a sheet or plane for automated manipulation providing a simply format for organizing, storing, transporting, and distributing reagents needed in complex reactions such as those in the molecular biology field.

Abstract: A pressure probe includes a non-deflecting airfoil, a sensing feature, and an interior passage. The non-deflecting airfoil is made of a metal and configured for use in a gas turbine engine. The airfoil extends from a base to a tapered portion, and then to a linear portion, along a primary axis. The sensing feature is formed monolithically with the airfoil, as by additive manufacturing. The interior passage is operatively connected to the sensing feature and passes through both the airfoil and the base.

Abstract: A rotary part for a pump and related systems and methods are provided. The rotary part can be rotated in a forward direction about a rotation axis X-X and may include shroud(s) and expelling vane(s). The expelling vane(s) may have a leading side facing in the forward direction characterised in that the leading side includes a forwardly inclined section which is inclined forwardly.

Abstract: A secondary internal topsheet and leg wrap structure is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The leg wrap structure has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed inbetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements that are aligned in a generally in generally parallel relation. The leg wrap structure and secondary topsheet provides for the efficient formation of a reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams each capable of capturing a quantity of fluid to minimize the occurrence of fluid leaks from the absorbent article. Methods of forming such absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: An impeller which can be rotated about a rotation axis X-X, the impeller comprising a shroud having opposed inner and outer faces and an outer peripheral edge portion remote from the rotation axis, a plurality of pumping vanes projecting from the inner face of the shroud, a plurality of auxiliary vanes projecting from the outer face of the shroud, one or more of the auxiliary vanes having an inner edge which is closer to the rotation axis and an outer edge which is closer to the peripheral edge portion of the shroud, the auxiliary vanes extending in a direction between the rotation axis towards the outer peripheral edge portion of the shroud, one or more of the auxiliary vanes having a leading side and a trailing side each of which extends from the inner edge to the outer edge with an upper side spaced from the outer face of the shroud, and at least one projection extending from the trailing side of one or more of the said auxiliary vanes, and preferably each auxiliary vane.

Abstract: Energy systems and energy supply methods are described. In one aspect, an energy system includes a bus system configured to conduct electrical energy, a plurality of input adapters electrically coupled with the bus system and configured to electrically couple with a plurality of respective source entities which are individually configured to provide electrical energy, a plurality of output adapters electrically coupled with the bus system and configured to electrically couple with a plurality of respective consuming entities which are individually configured to consume electrical energy, and control circuitry configured to control individual ones of the input adapters to provide electrical energy from respective ones of the source entities to the bus system and to control individual ones of the output adapters to provide electrical energy from the bus system to respective ones of the consuming entities.