Abstract: A sensor component includes a sensor including a sensor surface and a reaction site in cooperation with the sensor and exposing the sensor surface. The reaction site including a reaction site surface. A surface agent is bound to the reaction site surface or the sensor surface. The surface agent includes a surface active functional group reactive with Bronsted base or Lewis acid functionality on the reaction site surface or the sensor surface and including distal functionality that does not have a donor electron pair.

Abstract: A User Configurable Mattress System and Method for Customizing and Repairing the Same comprising a support cored assembly, a foam assembly, and a covering assembly. The support core assembly is preferably comprised of a high resiliency foam portion, which may include one or more layers of high resiliency foam, and preferably has a thickness between 3 and 12 inches. The foam assembly further is preferably comprised of a first layer of latex foam and a second layer of gel foam. The first layer of latex foam is positioned on top of the second layer of gel foam for users who desire a firmer mattress, the second layer of gel foam is positioned on top of the first layer of latex foam for users who desire a softer mattress. The covering assembly substantially envelopes the support core assembly and the foam assembly, and is selectively removable.

Abstract: A mattress encasement assembly an outer cover for an interior cushioning system of a mattress. The outer cover includes an upper section including a top wall having a top perimeter edge. An upper perimeter wall is coextensive with and extends downwardly from the top perimeter edge. A lower section includes a bottom wall having a bottom perimeter edge. A lower perimeter wall is coextensive with and extends upwardly from the bottom perimeter edge. A coupler is attached to the upper and lower sections to releasably secure the upper perimeter wall and the lower perimeter wall together such that the upper and lower sections encase a plurality of cushioning panels. The coupler allows a height between the top and bottom walls to be adjusted.

Abstract: A collapsible bedframe assembly includes a panel having a size to match a size of a mattress to be positioned on the panel. The panel has a break therein such that a first section and a second section of the panel are defined and are pivotably coupled together. A plurality of supports is pivotally attached to a bottom side of the panel and support the panel upwardly above a floor surface. Each of the supports is positionable in a stored condition folded against the bottom side or in a deployed condition extending downward from the bottom side. A locking member engages each of the supports to retain the supports in the deployed condition. The locking member is elongated and extends between and releasably engages at least two of the supports.

Abstract: A mattress cover assembly includes a panel that is comprised of cloth material and has top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The top side has an opening therein to allow a housing to be extended through the panel. An outer perimeter wall of cloth material is coextensively attached to and extends downwardly from the perimeter edge. The panel and outer perimeter wall form a covering that is positionable on a mattress such that the opening exposes a well in the mattress.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed which may be used to detect and determine the extent of brain trauma, mental impairment, physical disability, or other brain dysfunction by tracking one or more ocular responses.

Abstract: A mattress and hidden compartment combination system includes a mattress that has a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The perimeter edge includes a head edge, a foot edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The mattress has a cavity therein extending downwardly through the top surface and extending into the interior space. The cavity is spaced from the first and second lateral edges. A housing is positionable in the cavity of the mattress and is accessible from above the mattress. A control assembly is mounted in the housing. A power input is electrically coupled to the control assembly and a control input is in communication with the control assembly.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed which may be used to detect and determine the extent of brain trauma, mental impairment, physical disability, or other brain dysfunction by tracking one or more ocular responses.

Abstract: A mattress restoration assembly and method of use for filling in impressions formed into the mattress to be restored, providing additional support and improving user comfort. The mattress restoration assembly includes a mattress abutting cover member positionable on the mattress to be restored, at least one support member operationally coupled to the mattress abutting cover member; a top cover member positioned over the mattress abutting cover member and the support member; and a securing means for selectively securing the mattress restoration assembly to the mattress.

Abstract: A computer includes a plurality of activity modules in multiple virtual machines. An activity module performs an activity, such as malware detection, in a virtual machine. A monitoring module receives virtualized infrastructure information of the computer comprising a hardware configuration of the computer and a virtual machine configuration of the computer. A scheduling module determines, based on the virtualized infrastructure information, scheduling instructions for an activity module. A supervisor communication module causes the activity module to execute based on the scheduling instructions. The scheduling instructions minimize hardware resource conflicts between the activity module and the other activity modules of the computer.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method for managing media received from a plurality of media sources. Media content is received from a media source over a communication network. The media content is formatted in a first format and comprises news and advertising material relating to a respective subject. The received media content is processed into processed content, wherein the processing includes filtering, annotating and standardizing the content. Moreover, processed content is rendered, wherein the rendering includes transforming the processed content from the first format into a second format. The processed content formatted in the second format is stored in an electronic storage repository, and, in response to a search for the processed content, the processed content is retrieved from the electronic storage repository. Further, the processed content is further transformed from the second format to a third format, and delivered in the third format to a user.

Abstract: Stretchable material with recovery properties that are waterproof and conformable in two or three dimensions particularly adapted for flashing in structures, especially at the bottom and lower corners of openings where water is likely to collect. A method of installing flashing materials in openings in structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive electrode for a rechargeable cell including a two-dimensional electrically conductive substrate supporting a coating comprising nickel hydroxide and a binder, preferably a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene triblock copolymer binder. The coating is formed by applying a paste to the two-dimensional substrate surface. The present invention also includes the cell made therefrom. The present invention further provides a method of producing this electrode including the steps of forming the paste and coating the paste onto the two-dimensional substrate. The capacity, midpoint voltage and power delivery of the coated electrode are comparable to or exceed those of traditional sintered and foam positive electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive electrode for a rechargeable cell including a two dimensional electrically conductive substrate supporting a coating comprising nickel hydroxide and a binder, preferably a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene triblock copolymer binder. The coating is formed by applying a paste to the two-dimensional substrate surface. The present invention also includes the cell made therefrom. The present invention further provides a method of producing this electrode including the steps of forming the paste and coating the paste onto the two-dimensional substrate. The capacity, midpoint voltage and power delivery of the coated electrode are comparable to or exceed those of traditional sintered and foam positive electrodes.

Abstract: A radioactivity well logging tool including a gamma radiation detector is field calibrated with the help of a flexible sheet having a radioactive substance dispersed therein, which is wrapped about the tool so as to completely surround the detector. The sheet is made of an elastomer such as polyurethane, and the radioactive substance is carnotite. This sheet is placed within a nylon sheath which has straps for holding the calibrator wrapped around the tool.