Abstract: An LED-based lighting assembly includes a heat sink having at least one pedestal with an upwardly facing, upper planar surface that is raised in a vertical direction relative to an upwardly facing, lower planar surface of the heat sink. A PCB forms an aperture corresponding to the pedestal, includes electrical conductors on an upper surface thereof, and is attached to the lower planar surface. The upper planar surface extends into the aperture, and one or more LED chips attach directly to the upper planar surface and connect to the conductors such that light emits upwardly. A method of integrating LEDs with a heat sink includes mounting a PCB to a planar surface of the heat sink, mounting one or more LED chips to a raised surface of the heat sink that is not covered by the PCB, and electrically connecting the LED chips to conductors on the PCB.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for blocking a power-transition. The method discloses: receiving a power-transition signal; monitoring a present-state of the computer; comparing the present-state of the computer, to a predetermined set of blocked power-transition states; and blocking the power-transition signal from being effected, if the present-state of the computer corresponds to one of the blocked power-transition states. The system discloses: blocked power-transition states; a power control module, and a power control circuit. The apparatus discloses: a blocking switch, and a power control module.

Abstract: An LED-based lighting assembly includes a heat sink having at least one pedestal with an upwardly facing, upper planar surface that is raised in a vertical direction relative to an upwardly facing, lower planar surface of the heat sink. A PCB forms an aperture corresponding to the pedestal, includes electrical conductors on an upper surface thereof, and is attached to the lower planar surface. The upper planar surface extends into the aperture, and one or more LED chips attach directly to the upper planar surface and connect to the conductors such that light emits upwardly. A method of integrating LEDs with a heat sink includes mounting a PCB to a planar surface of the heat sink, mounting one or more LED chips to a raised surface of the heat sink that is not covered by the PCB, and electrically connecting the LED chips to conductors on the PCB.

Abstract: An exhaust gas collection system for capturing the exhaust gas emitted by auxiliary engines, auxiliary boilers and other sources on an Ocean Going Vessel (OGV) while at berth or at anchor, so that these gases may be carried to an emissions treatment system for removal of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. The exhaust gas collection system includes a diverter to redirect the exhaust gas normally carried by exhaust pipes to the OGV's stack for release to the atmosphere, to an exhaust gas treatment system. The emissions treatment system may be land-based, water-based, or on the OGV. When the emissions treatment system is land-based, water-based, the exhaust gas is carried to a connection location that accessible by a ducting system to carry the exhaust gas to the emissions treatment system. The exhaust gas collection system preferably includes parallel-flow ducts and a manifold to combine the parallel-flows into a single duct for more convenient routing through the vessel.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a centralized combination grease and/or oil lubricating system for lubricating bearings where a dual line parallel system is connected to a series progressive system with an inlet designed not to halt the flow of lubrication to the entire system if a single lubrication point becomes blocked but where a single terminal sensor will still alert the user of the blockage to the single lubrication point and a method of using the same.

Abstract: An underwater oil well blowout spill containment system includes a folded curtain positioned in a magazine around a deep water well head and blowout preventer (BOP). The magazine is positioned around the well-head and BOP and leaves room for required construction and maintenance. In the event of a blowout, the curtain is drawn upward from the magazine and cinched to contain leaking oil. A hose is connected to a port on the magazine to draw the oil to a tanker on the surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or predisposition to develop an ASD, in a subject, which comprises the step of investigating a set of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a sample from the subject, wherein the number of SNPs in the set is such that the method can diagnose ASD with at least 70% accuracy. The invention also provides a kit for diagnosing an ASD, or predisposition to develop an ASD, in a subject, which comprises a plurality of primer pairs or probes capable of investigating such a set of SNPs in a sample from a subject, and a method for making such a kit.

Abstract: A blowout containment system is permanently positioned on the wellhead. The blowout containment system is relatively inexpensive, is always available and in place, it does not interfere with normal drilling operations, will capture all of the oil and gas emitted by the blowout, does not require special or unique sea surface or underwater apparatus or vessels, does not have any operational requirements that are different than those which drilling crews normally use and are already familiar, and is activated the using actions are similar to those used by drilling crews for well drilling and completion.

Abstract: An animation stand which provides a camera support assembly that enables a camera to be positioned along any axis which allows users to create traditional, hand-made animation, specifically two-dimensional animation using a variety of art techniques and stop-motion animation of poseable figures and everyday objects.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method for cleaning and increasing crispness of fresh produce includes an aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, citric acid, ascorbic acid and D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. Fresh, produce is soaked in the aqueous solution for a period of time to increase crispness of the fresh produce, to kill bacteria on the fresh, produce and to cause the fresh produce to resist recontamination or cross-contamination from bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) antibodies that contain an IgG4 constant region comprising a stabilizing hinge region mutation and wherein the antibodies exhibit an unexpectedly long serum half life in cynomolgus monkeys. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NGF antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the NGF antibodies, host cells for expressing the NGF antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating NGF-related diseases or conditions are also provided.

Abstract: An exhaust gas capture system for capturing the exhaust gas emitted by auxiliary engines, auxiliary boilers, and other sources on an Ocean Going Vessel (OGV) while at berth or at anchor so that these gases may be carried to an emissions treatment system for removal of air pollutants and or greenhouse gases. The exhaust gas capture system includes a manifold and a family of parallel-flow flexible ducts for connecting directly to individual OGV exhaust pipes. The exhaust gas capture system further includes apparatus for connecting the parallel-flow flexible ducts to the OGV exhaust pipes.

Abstract: A platform mounted emissions control unit includes a first system to reduce Particulate Matter (PM), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and a second system to reduce Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). The systems serially process exhaust from a mobile or stationary pollution source. In one embodiment, first system is an Ionizing Wet Scrubber (IWS) and the second system is a Selective Catalytic Reducer (SCR), wherein the IWS processes the exhaust first to improve efficiency and service life of the SCR. A generator produces power required by the IWS and SCR, and heat from exhaust of the generator may be used convert urea to ammonia for use by the SCR, and to heat the exhaust flow into the SCR. The SCR may further include a heat exchanger to capture heat in the flow out of the SCR and use the captured heat to heat the flow into the SCR.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for blocking a power-transition. The method discloses: receiving a power-transition signal; monitoring a present-state of the computer; comparing the present-state of the computer, to a predetermined set of blocked power-transition states; and blocking the power-transition signal from being effected, if the present-state of the computer corresponds to one of the blocked power-transition states. The system discloses: blocked power-transition states; a power control module, and a power control circuit. The apparatus discloses: a blocking switch, and a power control module.

Abstract: An airship includes a substantially rigid keel with a balloon suspended from a fore of the keel and a balloon suspended from the aft of the keel. Motor booms extend laterally from the keel between the fore and the aft. Motors with propellers thereon are coupled to the end of each motor boom. The balloons are preferably coupled to the keel through cradles which support portions of the balloon above the keel and restrain the balloons to pivoting motion in a fore and aft pitching direction. A deployment system is disclosed including filing of the balloons within balloon deployment bags on the ground, and then opening the bags at time of launch. The keel and other structural elements can be in the form of a truss, rigid hollow cylindrical tubes, or air beams and stressed skin sheets, or combinations thereof. The airship achieves high altitude controlled flight above the stratosphere.

Abstract: An exhaust gas capture system for capturing the exhaust gas emitted by auxiliary engines, auxiliary boilers, and other sources on an Ocean Going Vessel (OGV) while at berth or at anchor so that these gases may be carried to an emissions treatment system for removal of air pollutants and or greenhouse gases. The exhaust gas capture system includes a manifold and a family of parallel-flow flexible ducts for connecting directly to individual OGV exhaust pipes. The exhaust gas capture system further includes apparatus for connecting the parallel-flow flexible ducts to the OGV exhaust pipes.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) antibodies that contain an IgG4 constant region comprising a stabilizing hinge region mutation and wherein the antibodies exhibit an unexpectedly long serum half life in cynomolgus monkeys. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NGF antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the NGF antibodies, host cells for expressing the NGF antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating NGF-related diseases or conditions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for reconciliation or settlement of vending machine accounts.

Abstract: A wheel assembly (66) is connected to a base bottom surface (26) of a receptacle (20) for facilitating rolling movement of the receptacle (20) over ground at a construction site. The wheel assembly (66) includes a pair of flanges (68) extending downwardly from the base bottom surface (26) of a front area (34) and a roller (70) is rotatably supported by and extends between the flanges (68). The roller (70) includes a drum (72) and a roller extremity (74) and a plurality of teeth (76) are disposed about the drum (72) and extend from the drum (72) to the roller extremity (74). The flanges (68) extend to a position to dispose the roller extremity (74) below the base bottom surface (26) of the receptacle (20) for supporting the receptacle (20) on the roller (70) and a first intersection (32) of a middle and rear area (36, 38) of the base bottom surface (26) in a static condition.

Abstract: An improved incandescent light bulb is described utilizing a textured surface filament design to improve efficacy, longevity and color temperature. Embodiments include a low voltage halogen bulb which may be mounted in a fixture containing power condition and altering circuitry. The fixture may be made so as to allow the textured filament bulb to be replaceable. The fixture may also be made so as to fit in a standard household lamp socket as a replacement for existing high voltage incandescent bulbs.