Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and systems for isolating individual sperm from a semen sample using microfluidics. Examples include a microfluidics system for isolating individual sperm from a semen sample, the system including: a first laminar flow channel extending between a first inlet and a first outlet; a second laminar flow channel extending between a second inlet and a second outlet; and a third laminar flow channel extending between the first and second laminar flow channels and having a restriction configured to prevent passage of a single sperm through the third laminar flow channel, wherein flow of a semen sample through the first laminar flow channel at a pressure higher than flow of a liquid medium through the second laminar flow channel results in a single sperm being trapped by the restriction in the third laminar flow channel.

Abstract: A device for odor neutralization of food waste includes a chamber to receive food waste, the chamber having an inlet and an outlet, an odor neutralizer coupled with the inlet via a first flow path, the odor neutralizer to output particles to mitigate odor emitted from the food waste, and a filter coupled with the outlet via a second flow path to filter remaining odor in the second flow path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to TLR7 agonists according to Formula I and their use in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and infectious disease.

Abstract: An electrical port device having an electrical port and a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having a plug. An electrical cord or cable or cable section connects the electrical port to an electrical cord or cable or cable connector or splitter into a pair of electrical cord or cable or cable sections each provided with an electrical receptacle. Further, the cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure a tight waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed on the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of articles of merchandise on display in a retail store and at least one machine learning camera configured to capture images of one or more of the articles of merchandise for detecting information regarding the articles of merchandise, making predictions based on such information, and providing notifications based on such information.

Abstract: A hand held, portable jump starter device includes a housing having a multi-cell rechargeable battery including at least three battery cells connected in series, a USB input port for receiving a charging current from an external source to recharge the multi-cell rechargeable battery, and an output port for providing jump starting current to an external vehicle; a USB charge circuit connected to the USB input port, the USB charge circuit including a DC-to-DC converter circuit for upconverting an input voltage on the USB input port to a higher charging voltage for recharging the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a pair of series connected transistor devices coupled between the USB charge circuit and the multi-cell rechargeable battery for controlling current flow into and out of the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a control circuit for detecting the voltage of the multi-cell rechargeable battery and configured to turn off the USB charge circuit to prevent over charging of the multi-cell rechargeable battery if

Abstract: The invention is a knee ankle foot orthosis for controlling and preventing knee buckling through an innovative stirrup that is fixedly connected at its proximal section to the anterior inferior segment of the orthosis' calf engaging section. The stirrup has a twisted section between its proximal and distal sections so the proximal section is in a coronal plane while the distal section is in a sagittal plane and connects to the lateral side of the footplate. The stirrup's proximal section does not rotate relative to the calf engaging section while the distal end of the stirrup bends relative to the proximal end of the stirrup, thereby storing energy like a leaf spring when it is bent. The bent stirrup applies a posterior directed force in the sagittal plane to the orthosis' calf engaging segment to prevent knee buckling during the mid-stance segment of the gait cycle.

Abstract: A knit sock is integrally formed of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales, and includes a foot portion having a heel and a toe, and an ankle portion joined to the foot portion and defining an open leg end of the sock. A first targeted compression zone is formed with the foot portion between the heel and the toe, and includes spaced-apart axial compression ridges extending axially outward from the heel at a first end of the first compression zone to a second end of the first compression zone. A second targeted compression zone is formed with the ankle portion between the heel and the open leg end of the sock, and includes spaced-apart axial compression ridges extending axially outward from the heel at a first end of the second compression zone to a second end of the second compression zone.

Abstract: Hardware acceleration may be leveraged for performing secondary analysis. The hardware acceleration may be implemented by utilizing a plurality of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) installed on a device. Requests may be made from client processes for performing secondary analysis of sequencing data at a computing device. Each FPGA may be configured with an engine, or set of engines, configured to perform the secondary analysis to service the requests from client process. An FPGA may be configured with a plurality of engines configured for performing secondary analysis. The FPGA may be configured with a single instance comprising different types of engines for performing different types of secondary analysis. The FPGA may be configured with multiple instances of an engine, or set of engines, configured to perform the same or similar type of secondary analysis. The FPGA may share its resources with multiple client processes using one or more shared engines.

Abstract: Provided is a jump starting device for charging a depleted discharge battery, the device includes a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and negative terminal; a switch comprising a jump start current sharing circuit electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; and a battery clamp electrically connected to the jump start current sharing circuit.

Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (“PEDV”), including novel genotypes thereof, all of which are useful in the preparation of vaccines for treating and preventing diseases in swine and other animals. Vaccines provided according to the practice of the invention are effective against multiple swine PEDV genotypes and isolates. Diagnostic and therapeutic polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are also a feature of the present invention, as are infectious clones useful in the propagation of the virus and in the preparation of vaccines. Particularly important aspects of the invention include polynucleotide constructs that replicate in tissue culture and in host swine. The invention also provides for novel full length PEDV genomes that can replicate efficiently in host animals and tissue culture.

Abstract: A display device based on micro light emitting diodes (microLEDs) includes a plurality of chiplets. Each chiplet includes one or more raxels, each raxel including a plurality of microLEDs supported on a substrate. The chiplet also includes a micro integrated circuit (microIC) electronically connected with the one or more raxels. MicroIC includes a plurality of interconnects supported on a backplane such that, when connected with the raxel, microIC may be used to electrically drive each one of the MicroLED of the raxel. In an embodiment, a plurality of chiplets are disposed on a display substrate to for an auto-view horizontal parallax only 3D display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a portable vacuum comprising a vacuum portion including a suction end and a fan. A removable battery pack is removably attached to the vacuum portion and is configured to provide power to the fan during operation. The fun generates a suction force at the suction end. The removable battery pack comprises a plurality of charging ports including one or more first charging ports and one or more second charging ports. The first charging ports are configured to receive electrical current that charges the removable battery pack. The second charging ports are configured to charge one or more external electronic devices with power from the removable battery pack.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a rechargeable battery assembly for use in the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The portable rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery assembly to a battery being jump started.

Abstract: A cooking system positionable on a support surface including a housing having an internal heating compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal heating compartment. The housing is movable between a first position and second position. The opening is arranged within a first plane when said housing is in said first position, and the opening is arranged within a second plane when said housing is in said second position, said first plane and said second plane being distinct.