Abstract: Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including nonpathogenic bacteria on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including ammonia oxidizing microorganisms on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of introducing nonpathogenic bacteria into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of modulating a microbiome associated with a built environment or maintaining a microbiome associated with a built environment are disclosed. Methods of treating a subject by introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into the built environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: The systems and methods of the disclosure provide, inter alia, consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products that may be considered to be “biome-friendly” or “biome-compatible.” The systems and methods of the disclosure may provide for use of consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products, that may be used in combination with bacteria, e.g., non-pathogenic bacteria, e.g., ammonia oxidizing bacteria, which may be used in the form of a preparation or composition to be applied to a surface and/or to be used by a subject.

Abstract: Methods of facilitating the administration of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) to the surface of a subject are disclosed. The methods include providing a container comprising an AOM preparation suitable to administration of the subject. Containers comprising an AOM preparation suitable for administration to the subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: The systems and methods of the disclosure provide, inter alia, consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products that may be considered to be “biome-friendly” or “biome-compatible.” The systems and methods of the disclosure may provide for use of consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products, that may be used in combination with bacteria, e.g., non-pathogenic bacteria, e.g., ammonia oxidizing bacteria, which may be used in the form of a preparation or composition to be applied to a surface and/or to be used by a subject.

Abstract: Methods of facilitating the administration of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) to the surface of a subject are disclosed. The methods include providing a container comprising an AOM preparation suitable to administration of the subject. Containers comprising an AOM preparation suitable for administration to the subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including nonpathogenic bacteria on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including ammonia oxidizing microorganisms on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of introducing nonpathogenic bacteria into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of modulating a microbiome associated with a built environment or maintaining a microbiome associated with a built environment are disclosed. Methods of treating a subject by introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into the built environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: An edge protector for a sports board in the form of a bead of a resilient material having a cross-section comprising a central portion and, extending therefrom in one direction, a tapering impact-absorbing section and, extending from the central portion in the opposing direction, a pair of convergent leg sections for engaging an edge of the board. The central portion and the impact-absorbing section together form a triangular cross-section, which is particularly suited to receiving and dissipating an impact. The triangular section can be a hollow triangular section to reduce weight and tailor the impact response. One leg of the pair extends beyond the other leg to case fitting. The bead is preferably formed by extrusion; silicone with a Shore A hardness of between 62 and 68 provides an ideal resilient material.

Abstract: The systems and methods of the disclosure provide, inter alia, consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products that may be considered to be “biome-friendly” or “biome-compatible.” The systems and methods of the disclosure may provide for use of consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products, that may be used in combination with bacteria, e.g., non-pathogenic bacteria, e.g., ammonia oxidizing bacteria, which may be used in the form of a preparation or composition to be applied to a surface and/or to be used by a subject.

Abstract: A strain gauge includes a resistor formed of a doped silicon material, a conductive shield, and an isolation element disposed between the resistor and the conductive shield. The isolation element electrically isolates the resistor from the conductive shield.

Abstract: Methods of facilitating the administration of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) to the surface of a subject are disclosed. The methods include providing a container comprising an AOM preparation suitable to administration of the subject. Containers comprising an AOM preparation suitable for administration to the subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including nonpathogenic bacteria on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including ammonia oxidizing microorganisms on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of introducing nonpathogenic bacteria into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of modulating a microbiome associated with a built environment or maintaining a microbiome associated with a built environment are disclosed. Methods of treating a subject by introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into the built environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to electrical circuits. More specifically, an embodiment of the present invention provides a variable impedance module with a first capacitor coupled to a first input terminal and the second capacitor coupled to a second input terminal. A diode bridge is connected between the input capacitors. The anodes of the top diodes are connected to a supply through a resistor, and the cathodes of the lower diodes are connected to a high-impedance current source. A third capacitor is connected between these two nodes.

Abstract: Methods of facilitating the administration of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) to the surface of a subject are disclosed. The methods include providing a container comprising an AOM preparation suitable to administration of the subject. Containers comprising an AOM preparation suitable for administration to the subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including nonpathogenic bacteria on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of treating an environmental surface by depositing a preparation including ammonia oxidizing microorganisms on the environmental surface are disclosed. Methods of introducing nonpathogenic bacteria into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into a built environment are disclosed. Methods of modulating a microbiome associated with a built environment or maintaining a microbiome associated with a built environment are disclosed. Methods of treating a subject by introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms into the built environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel adsorbent and contactor material based on polymer functionalized with amidoxime and alkylamines moieties. Methods of making the material are also described. The material can be easily processed into any desired sorbent geometry such as solid fibers, electrospun fibers, hollow fibers, monoliths, etc. The adsorbent exhibits a very high affinity toward acidic gases such CO2 and can be used in direct air capture, power plant-based CO2 capture, and industrial CO2 capture applications. The material can also serve as a contactor that accommodates other adsorbents within its structure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to electrical circuits. More specifically, an embodiment of the present invention provides a variable impedance module with a first capacitor coupled to a first input terminal and the second capacitor coupled to a second input terminal. A diode bridge is connected between the input capacitors. The anodes of the top diodes are connected to a supply through a resistor, and the cathodes of the lower diodes are connected to a high-impedance current source. A third capacitor is connected between these two nodes.

Abstract: Methods of facilitating the administration of ammonia oxidizing microorganisms (AOM) to the surface of a subject are disclosed. The methods include providing a container comprising an AOM preparation suitable to administration of the subject. Containers comprising an AOM preparation suitable for administration to the subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: An edge protector for a sports board in the form of a bead of a resilient material having a cross-section comprising a central portion and, extending therefrom in one direction, a tapering impact-absorbing section and, extending from the central portion in the opposing direction, a pair of convergent leg sections for engaging an edge of the board. The central portion and the impact-absorbing section together form a triangular cross-section, which is particularly suited to receiving and dissipating an impact. The triangular section can be a hollow triangular section to reduce weight and tailor the impact response. One leg of the pair extends beyond the other leg to ease fitting. The bead is preferably formed by extrusion; silicone with a Shore A hardness of between 62 and 68 provides an ideal resilient material.

Abstract: A strain gauge includes a resistor formed of a doped silicon material, a conductive shield, and an isolation element disposed between the resistor and the conductive shield. The isolation element electrically isolates the resistor from the conductive shield.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor and an overload stop disposed on a surface of the sensor. The sensor has a resilient central region and an outer region surrounding the central region. The overload stop includes a center stop disposed on the central region and a peripheral stop disposed on the outer region.