Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for sensing temperature changes on a microsecond scale. The system uses a multi-channel pyrometer that works in the NIR spectrum to receive thermal radiation. Each channel includes an interference filter tuned to pass thermal radiation within a specified wavelength range, and a detector. Each detector detects thermal radiation focused on it. Each channel further includes an interference filter which reflects thermal radiation which does not pass through it to a subsequent downstream interference filter of a subsequent channel. Each subsequent interference filter is oriented to reflect the thermal radiation not passing through it to a next downstream one of the subsequent interference filters. A subsystem is included for receiving the output from the detectors and determining sensed temperature data therefrom, allowing measurement of temperatures down to 800 K.

Abstract: This disclosure details systems and methods for supporting and isolating vehicle body mounted battery packs from various vehicle loads. An exemplary electrified vehicle may include a frame, a battery support structure mounted to the frame, a battery pack, and one or more isolators. The battery pack is supported by the battery support structure but is not mechanically coupled to the frame. The isolator is mounted between the battery pack and the battery pack support structure for isolating the battery pack from loads that may be imparted on the frame and/or the battery support structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for performing needle biopsies. In particular, provided herein is a biopsy device comprising an asymmetric stylet tip with multiple bevels and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for sensing temperature changes on a microsecond scale. The system uses a multi-channel pyrometer that works in the NIR spectrum to receive thermal radiation. Each channel includes an interference filter tuned to pass thermal radiation within a specified wavelength range, and a detector. Each detector detects thermal radiation focused on it. Each channel further includes an interference filter which reflects thermal radiation which does not pass through it to a subsequent downstream interference filter of a subsequent channel. Each subsequent interference filter is oriented to reflect the thermal radiation not passing through it to a next downstream one of the subsequent interference filters. A subsystem is included for receiving the output from the detectors and determining sensed temperature data therefrom, allowing measurement of temperatures down to 800 K.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions of blended beverages are provided herein. Exemplary compositions are a blended beverage including a cannabidiol (CBD) crystalline isolate suspended in an alcoholic beverage, the alcoholic CBD beverage being a concentration of least 20 milligrams of CBD crystalline isolate per cubic centimeter of the beverage. In various embodiments the alcoholic CBD beverage is a wine, a spirit, or a beer.

Abstract: A process for making an aseptic sealed product-filled package in disclosed. The process includes the steps of: providing a bag having a preformed filling fitment; filling the bag with product through the filling fitment; and sealing the bag below the filling fitment. The process can further include the step of cutting off at least a portion of the bag above the seal to remove the filling fitment. Also provided is a bag for forming an aseptic product-filled package. The bag includes a pair of corresponding walls of flexible, sealable material, which are sealed about a common periphery to form an internal volume having a product portion and a fitment portion. The product portion and the fitment portion are fluidly connected. The bag further includes a filling fitment attached to at least one of the walls near the common periphery. The package is formable by aseptically sealing at least a part of the fitment portion with the fitment so as to isolate the fitment from the remainder of the bag.

Abstract: A composite fuse element includes a network or matrix of conductive material that is in contact and interspersed with arc suppressing materials at a particle level. In such a matrix, the conductive (e.g., metal) network and the arc suppressing material particles provides a large contact surface area between these materials. When the conductive network melts or vaporizes, the resulting conductive vapors are adsorbed into the arc suppressing particles in a short time due to the large contact area between conductive and arc suppressing materials and the short diffusion distance that the conductive vapors are required to travel before they are absorbed by the arc suppressing material.