Abstract: A process for producing copper selenide nanoparticles by effecting conversion of a nanoparticle precursor composition comprising copper and selenide ions to the material of the copper selenide nanoparticles in the presence of a selenol compound. Copper selenide-containing films and CIGS semiconductor films produced using copper selenide as a fluxing agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and device for the extraction of follicular units from a donor area on a patient. The method includes aligning a dissecting punch over a follicular unit and rotating the dissecting punch to score the epidermis layer of the skin so that hair follicles are disposed within the lumen. The dissecting punch is then moved through the dermis layer and fatty tissue layer of the skin to dissect the follicular unit from the tissue surrounding the follicular unit.

Abstract: In a first embodiment, a lighting fixture is configured as a power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD), which is capable of facilitating Ethernet-based communications with and receiving power from a PoE device, such as a PoE switch, over a single cable. In a second embodiment, a lighting fixture is configured as a PoE power source equipment (PSE) device, which is capable of facilitating Ethernet-based communications with and supplying power to one or more control elements.

Abstract: A foldable support mechanism attachable to a wall or other fixed support, comprising a platform member movable between a substantially horizontal, deployed position and a substantially vertical, stowed position in which the platform member is adjacent to and substantially parallel to the said wall or other fixed support and in which a support surface of the platform member faces away from the said wall or other fixed support, and a support structure comprising two links, each pivotally connected to the platform member and at least one of which is pivotally connectable directly or indirectly to the said wall or other fixed support, in which the links of the said support structure each include a respective limb, the two limbs being so formed or so positioned that, in the said stowed position, at least a portion of the said limbs lies in substantially the same plane as one another, parallel to the wall or other fixed support, in which the said limbs are shaped or profiled at the regions where they meet in the st

Abstract: In a first embodiment, a lighting fixture is configured as a power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD), which is capable of facilitating Ethernet-based communications with and receiving power from a PoE device, such as a PoE switch, over a single cable. In a second embodiment, a lighting fixture is configured as a PoE power source equipment (PSE) device, which is capable of facilitating Ethernet-based communications with and supplying power to one or more control elements.

Abstract: Quantum dot semiconductor nanoparticle compositions that incorporate ions such as zinc, aluminum, calcium, or magnesium into the quantum dot core have been found to be more stable to Ostwald ripening. A core-shell quantum dot may have a core of a semiconductor material that includes indium, magnesium, and phosphorus ions. Ions such as zinc, calcium, and/or aluminum may be included in addition to, or in place of, magnesium. The core may further include other ions, such as selenium, and/or sulfur. The core may be coated with one (or more) shells of semiconductor material. Example shell semiconductor materials include semiconductors containing zinc, sulfur, selenium, iron and/or oxygen ions.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention relates to a plurality of coated primary particles, each primary particle including a primary matrix material and containing a population of semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein each primary particle is provided with a separate layer of a surface coating material. Various methods of preparing such particles are described. Composite materials and light-emitting devices incorporating such primary particles are also described.

Abstract: Provided are nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans.

Abstract: The present application enables the enterprise to configure various policies to address various subsets of the traffic based on various information relating the client, the server, or the details and nature of the interactions between the client and the server. An intermediary deployed between clients and servers may establish an SSL VPN session between a client and a server. The intermediary may receiving a response from a server to a request of a client via the clientless SSL VPN session. The response may comprise one or more cookies. The intermediary may identify an access profile for the clientless SSL VPN session. The access profile may identify one or more policies for proxying cookies. The intermediary may determine, responsive to the one or more policies of the access profile, whether to proxy or bypass proxying for the client the one or more cookies.

Abstract: A method for the extraction of follicular units from a donor area on a patient. The method includes scoring the outer skin layers with a sharp punch, and then inserting a blunt punch into the incision to separate the hair follicle from the surrounding tissue and fatty layer. The method will significantly decrease the amount of follicular transection and increase the rate at which follicular units can be extracted.

Abstract: An LED device has a cap containing one or more quantum dot (QD) phosphors. The cap may be sized and configured to be integrated with standard LED packages. The QD phosphor may be held within the well of the LED package, so as to absorb the maximum amount of light emitted by the LED, but arranged in spaced-apart relation from the LED chip to avoid excessive heat that can lead to degradation of the QD phosphor(s). The packages may be manufactured and stored for subsequent assembly onto an LED device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a formulation for use in the fabrication of a light-emitting device, the formulation including a population of semiconductor nanoparticles incorporated into a plurality of discrete microbeads comprising an optically transparent medium, the nanoparticle-containing medium being embedded in a host light-emitting diode encapsulation medium. A method of preparing such a formulation is described. There is further provided a light-emitting device including a primary light source in optical communication with such a formulation and a method of fabricating the same.

Abstract: A method and device for the extraction of follicular units from a donor area on a patient. The method includes aligning a dissecting punch over a follicular unit and rotating the dissecting punch to score the epidermis layer of the skin so that hair follicles are disposed within the lumen. The dissecting punch is then moved through the dermis layer and fatty tissue layer of the skin to dissect the follicular unit from the tissue surrounding the follicular unit.

Abstract: A system for securing an oil filter comprising: a nut; and an oil filter, where the nut secures the oil filter over a top surface of the oil filter. In one particular embodiment, the nut is 14 mm is length and may be turned clockwise to secure the filter.

Abstract: A lighting network where control of the lighting fixtures in the network may be distributed among the lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures may be broken into groups that are associated with different lighting zones. Certain lighting fixtures will have or be associated with one or more sensors, such as occupancy sensors, ambient light sensors, and the like. Within the lighting network or the various lighting zones, lighting fixtures may share sensor data. Each lighting fixture may process sensor data provided by its own sensor, a remote standalone sensor, or lighting fixture, and process the sensor data according to the lighting fixture's own internal logic to control operation. The lighting fixtures may also receive control input from other lighting fixtures, control nodes, light switches, and commissioning tools. The control input may be processed along with the sensor data according to the internal logic to further enhance control of the lighting fixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a primary particle comprised of a primary matrix material containing a population of semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein each primary particle further comprises an additive to enhance the physical, chemical and/or photo-stability of the semiconductor nanoparticles. A method of preparing such particles is described. Composite materials and light emitting devices incorporating such primary particles are also described.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention relates to a plurality of coated primary particles, each primary particle including a primary matrix material and containing a population of semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein each primary particle is provided with a separate layer of a surface coating material. Various methods of preparing such particles are described. Composite materials and light-emitting devices incorporating such primary particles are also described.

Abstract: A mountable water spray shield device is shown herein. A rigid sheet, with an inverted, cropped tear-drop profile, is attached to a rear insert section, and is mounted to a designated vehicle within the area defined by the wheel well and between a pair of tires of the designated vehicle via a bracket secured to the undercarriage of the vehicle. During operation of the designated vehicle upon a wet roadway, the mountable water spray shield serves to divert water spray which would otherwise be emitted into the path of adjacent traffic by rotation of the tires upon the wet roadway at speed.

Abstract: A process for producing copper selenide nanoparticles by effecting conversion of a nanoparticle precursor composition comprising copper and selenide ions to the material of the copper selenide nanoparticles in the presence of a selenol compound. Copper selenide-containing films and CIGS semiconductor films produced using copper selenide as a fluxing agent are also disclosed.