Abstract: A system for defending a network against one or more cyber-threats. The system can include a network bus that includes a first node and a second node, such that network traffic flows from the first node to the second node. The system can include an intrusion defense unit connected to the network bus, such that network traffic between the first node and the second node passes through the intrusion defense unit, wherein when a potential cyber-threat is detected in the network traffic, the intrusion defense unit is configured to engage an associated switch to filter the network traffic until the cyber-threat is neutralized.

Abstract: A system and method for anomaly detection in a networked control system can include: receiving information transmitted over a network at a device; parsing the information at the device to determine whether information specified as relevant to anomaly detection is contained therein, wherein if relevant information is identified, then extracting the relevant information, including, for example protocol information, and saving the relevant information in a first dataset, and if relevant information is not identified, saving the information in a second dataset; storing the first and second datasets on a memory to train a prediction model for anomaly detection; and monitoring network traffic using the prediction model for anomaly detection.

Abstract: A system for defending a network against one or more cyber-threats. The system can include a network bus that includes a first node and a second node, such that network traffic flows from the first node to the second node. The system can include an intrusion defense unit connected to the network bus, such that network traffic between the first node and the second node passes through the intrusion defense unit, wherein when a potential cyber-threat is detected in the network traffic, the intrusion defense unit is configured to engage an associated switch to filter the network traffic until the cyber-threat is neutralized.

Abstract: A method of bonding two or more components of a free flowing powder composition is described herein. At least a first component, such as for example, a metal effect pigment, and at least a second component, such as for example, an organic material is provided, and one or both components are heated by variable frequency microwave radiation to bond or fuse the components together. Coating compositions and coated articles made by the described method are also provided.

Abstract: A method of detecting a metal in a sample comprising a plurality of metal is disclosed. The method comprises providing the sample comprising a metal to be detected. The sample is added to a reagent solution comprising an enzyme and a substrate, where the enzyme is inhibited by the metal to be detected. An array of chelating agents is used to eliminate the inhibitory effects of additional metals in the sample. An enzymatic activity in the sample is determined and compared to an enzymatic activity in a control solution to detect the metal to be detected. A method of determining a concentration of the metal in the sample is also disclosed. A method of detecting a valence state of a metal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A label assembly comprised of a carrier strip and a plurality of labels. The carrier strip comprises at least a first backing layer and a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer. A second backing layer may be located over said adhesive layer. Predetermined areas are removed from the second backing area to expose the adhesive layer, which allows the labels to be removably adhered to the carrier strip. Sections may be further cutout of the carrier strip for a dual-sided printing arrangement. A layer of anti-slip or anti-static coating may be added to the first backing layer of material.

Abstract: A label assembly comprised of a carrier strip and a plurality of labels. The carrier strip comprises at least a first backing layer and a layer of adhesive material located over said first backing layer. A second backing layer may be located over said adhesive layer. Predetermined areas are removed from the second backing area to expose the adhesive layer, which allows the labels to be removably adhered to the carrier strip. Sections may be further cutout of the carrier strip for a dual-sided printing arrangement.

Abstract: A system and method of counting poultry carcasses conveyed by an overhead shackle conveying system. Poultry carcasses are suspended from shackles of an overhead conveying system and moved along a path of travel defined by the overhead conveying system. The carcasses are directed to engage a force detecting device. The force detecting device generates a signal, such as an electrical signal, when the impacted by a carcass, a magnitude of the electrical signal is proportional to a force of impact of the carcass on the force detecting device. The electrical signal is transmitted to a counter. The counter analyzes the electrical signal and increments a carcass count each time a force in a carcass identifying range is measured.