Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: A personal cooling apparatus for use in association with a fall prevention safety harness having at least a shoulder strap portion, a back strap portion, and a waist belt portion, the personal cooling apparatus includes a chest portion and a back portion. Each of the chest portion and the back portion include a cooling portion and a strap receiving portion. The cooling portion includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and a cooling medium disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The strap receiving portion of the personal cooling apparatus is securable to at least one of the shoulder strap portion and the back strap portion of the fall prevention safety harness.

Abstract: A method of treating preterm birth (PTB) risk in a subject is disclosed. An example method may obtain risk indicator values for two or more risk indicators selected from a panel of risk indicators comprising the group consisting of: AFP, anemia status, assistance status, body mass index, CD40L, cholesterol, CRP, diabetes status, ENA78, EOTAXIN, GP130, hCG, HDL, HGF, hypertension status, ICAM1, IFNA, IFNB, IL-10, IL-13, Il-15, IL-1A, IL-1RA, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL1R1, IL4R, INH, IP-10, LDL, LIF, MCP3, MCSF, MIG, MIP1A, MIP1B, NGF, PAPP-A, parity, PDGFBB, progesterone, RANTES, ratio of triglycerides to HDL, sFASL, TNFR1, TRAIL, triglycerides, VEGF, VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and VEGFR3. The example method may input the obtained risk indicator values into a predictive model to calculate a predictive score indicative of PTB risk, determine the subject has an elevated risk of PTB risk based upon the predictive score, and administer an intervention to the subject.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: A wheeled garbage receptacle with built-in seat including a main receptacle assembly, an add-on receptacle assembly, and a seat assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a simple solution to maintaining comfortability while disposing of refuse. The main receptacle assembly includes a hollow cylindrical body that can be placed in alignment with an add-on receptacle. The main receptacle engaging with the add-on receptacle via latches about the perimeter of said main receptacle body. The main receptacle assembly also includes a seat assembly that forms a portion of the cylindrical body when in a closed position. The seat assembly includes a seat portion and a back rest that is mounted via a hinge. The add-on receptacle assembly includes a hollow container with a door. Said door allowing a user access to the interior of the add-on receptacle.

Abstract: A bailout and force damping system that progressively arrests a first force imparted by an object moving in a first direction is disclosed. The bailout and force damping system can include a force damper member, a reinforced bailout lanyard optionally including a tear-away portion, and a force absorbing belt/harness. The force damper member includes an elastically deformable compression member and a plastically deformable sacrificial elongatable member. The force absorbing belt/harness can include a hip/waist belt portion, a chest/shoulder harness portion, and a thigh portion. The hip/waist belt portion includes a mid-body harness connection member capable of connecting a terminal end of the reinforced bailout lanyard, and includes a plastically sacrificial elongatable portion that is plastically deformable when a force is applied.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for immune- or growth-related biomarkers that are associated with preterm birth across subtypes and preeclampsia, methods of using said biomarkers, including assessing a subject's risk for preterm birth, and prophylactic treatment of the subject based upon the assessment of a greater than average risk for preterm birth using said biomarkers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to facilitate 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a viewpoint determiner, a visible shard determiner, and a laminate assembler. The viewpoint determiner determines a viewpoint location of a viewpoint corresponding to a viewing device, the viewpoint location being in a reference frame of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The visible shard determiner determines a visible shard set of the 3D model based on the viewpoint location. The laminate assembler generates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the visible shard set.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions of matter for predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) in a subject and administering interventions to subjects at elevated risk of PTB. The inventions provide a convenient, non-invasive, and accurate means of assessing PTB risk in a subject, and further provide a means of treating subjects in need of treatment and selecting appropriate interventions to reduce such risk. The diagnostic tools include novel panels of biomarkers and other factors which can be used to accurately predict risk of PTB across a population, wherein elevated risk is due to a variety of underlying physiological pathways and processes. In another aspect, the scope of the invention encompasses assay kits which are useful in the fast, accurate, and inexpensive prediction of PTB risk by multiplexed measurement of PTB risk factors.

Abstract: An electric cord covering for protecting surrounding surfaces from damage by the electrical cord, comprising: a flexible tube defining interior and exterior surfaces; a proximal edge and an opposing distal edge joining the interior and exterior surfaces, each edge defining an opening; an interior space defined by the interior surface operable to receive at least one electrical cord at least partially therein such that the received cord is housed within the flexible tube; and at least one structural support for promoting the traversal of the electrical cord within the flexible tube.

Abstract: An electric cord covering for protecting surrounding surfaces from damage by the electrical cord, comprising: a flexible tube defining interior and exterior surfaces; a proximal edge and an opposing distal edge joining the interior and exterior surfaces, each edge defining an opening; an interior space defined by the interior surface operable to receive at least one electrical cord at least partially therein such that the received cord is housed within the flexible tube; and at least one structural support for promoting the traversal of the electrical cord within the flexible tube.

Abstract: An author of a document may be enabled to specify viewing preferences for displaying a document in a reading view. The author may be enabled to define or select among available options for document viewing preferences such as transitions, animations, display of selected elements, layout features, embedded objects, and comparable ones. A reader of the document may be enabled to specify similar viewing preferences on their end. The author's preferences may also include customization of viewing rules based on a device, application, or version of application through which the document is viewed. In case of conflict between the author's and reader's preferences, one may prevail depending on permission levels and similar attributes.

Abstract: Method for providing a single level secure (SLS) user processor (402, 502) with access to a multi-level secure (MLS) file system (300). The method begins by authenticating a user to a cryptographic processor (302) by communicating one or more types of user authentication information to the cryptographic processor. Based on such authentication, the MLS file system services are provided such that the SLS user processor (402, 502) has access to files (306, 308, 310, 312, 314) at only one defined security classification level at a time. The method also includes zeroizing one or more data stores used by the SLS user processor each time the SLS user processor transitions between accessing classified data files at a first security classification level and a second security classification level.

Abstract: System for providing a secure file service includes an MLS file service module (300) comprised of a cryptographic processor (302). The MLS file service module also includes an MLS file system (301) hosted by the cryptographic processor. A secure user processor (402) includes programming and communications hardware for requesting at least one classified file from the MLS file service module. The cryptographic processor includes cryptographic hardware and software to decrypt the classified file. The cryptographic processor is also performs an integrity check on the classified file. Once the file is decrypted and its integrity checked by the cryptographic processor, the MLS file service module serves the classified file to the secure user processor in decrypted form. If the classified file is an executable file, the method also includes selectively enabling a write function for program memory of the secure user processor.

Abstract: A secure file service includes a cryptographic processor (302, 602) and a secure file system (301, 601). The cryptographic processor is comprised of a trusted microprocessor and a trusted operating system executing on the trusted cryptographic processor. The cryptographic processor includes hardware and software for accessing at least one classified data file from the secure file system, decrypting the classified data file, and serving the classified data file in decrypted form to a secure user processor (402, 502, 702) that has requested the file. The secure file system can be either a single-level secure file system (301) or a multi-level secure file system (601).