Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant microorganism having genetic modifications for enhancing production of metabolites. Also provided are a co-culture for producing metabolites, comprising the recombinant microorganism and an additional microorganism, and a method for producing metabolites by the co-culture.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may receive sensor data from sensors in a meeting room, determine that the meeting room is unoccupied, and indicate that the meeting room is unoccupied. The computing device may receive a request to reserve a current time slot of the meeting room and indicate that the meeting room is occupied. The computing device may determine that a meeting is scheduled to begin in the meeting room and place meeting-related devices, such as conferencing devices, in an operational state. The computing device may instruct a conferencing device in the meeting room to access a conference bridge. The computing device may determine a presence of individual meeting invitees in the meeting and display attendance data indicating invitees that are present and invitees that are absent from the meeting. The computing device may automatically send a reminder message to those that are absent.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may receive sensor data from sensors in a meeting room, determine that the meeting room is unoccupied, and indicate that the meeting room is unoccupied. The computing device may receive a request to reserve a current time slot of the meeting room and indicate that the meeting room is occupied. The computing device may determine that a meeting is scheduled to begin in the meeting room and place meeting-related devices, such as conferencing devices, in an operational state. The computing device may instruct a conferencing device in the meeting room to access a conference bridge. The computing device may determine a presence of individual meeting invitees in the meeting and display attendance data indicating invitees that are present and invitees that are absent from the meeting. The computing device may automatically send a reminder message to those that are absent.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for securing eyewear to headwear. The apparatus includes a plurality of patches. Each of the plurality of patches comprise an elastomeric polymer configured to frictionally cling to a stem of the eyewear when the stem of the eyewear is placed on or over the surface. At least a first patch of the plurality of patches is disposed on a first outer side of the headwear and at least a second patch of the plurality of patches is disposed on a second outer side of the headwear. An adhesive is disposed at least partially on an underside of each of the plurality of patches. The adhesive is configured to secure each of the plurality of patches to the at least the first outer side of the headwear and the second outer side of the headwear respectively.

Abstract: A track drive undercarriage device, a kit for the device, and a method of using the same are described attached to a chassis of a heavy construction work vehicle for operationally connected to a transmission and drive shaft of the construction vehicle. The device is operationally attached to the vehicle for providing increased the traction and stability of the heavy construction work vehicle when maneuvering the vehicle off-road. The device includes the interconnected elements of: a pair of support braces, a base plate, four shock absorbers, four axles, a pair of torque bars, and four spindles. The kit includes the unconnected components of the device. The method of using includes the steps of acquiring, adjoining, affixing, connecting, joining, obtaining, procuring, receiving, securing, and wrapping.

Abstract: Apparatus in the form of a trocar adapted for penetration of the wall of a blood vessel, such as the ascending aorta, contains an inflatable diaphragm carried in a collapsed condition within the interior of the trocar and an appropriate fluid connection of the diaphragm to a source of inflating fluid effects the expansion of the diaphragm and release from the trocar into occluding relation with the blood vessel wall to obstruct the flow of blood through the occluded passage.

Abstract: Apparatus in the form of a trocar adapted for penetration of the wall of a blood vessel, such as the ascending aorta, contains an inflatable diaphragm carried in a collapsed condition within the interior of the trocar and an appropriate fluid connection of the diaphragm to a source of inflating fluid effects the expansion of the diaphragm and release from the trocar into occluding relation with the blood vessel wall to obstruct the flow of blood through the occluded passage.

Abstract: Apparatus in the form of a trocar adapted for penetration of the wall of a blood vessel, such as the ascending aorta, contains an inflatable diaphragm carried in a collapsed condition within the interior of the trocar and an appropriate fluid connection of the diaphragm to a source of inflating fluid effects the expansion of the diaphragm and release from the trocar into occluding relation with the blood vessel wall to obstruct the flow of blood through the occluded passage.

Abstract: This invention provides a simple skeletal muscle linear pull energy convertor which can harness the maximal amount of muscle power for a wide variety of implantable medical devices, including the full range of circulatory support devices. The muscle powered system provides completely implantable circulatory support as an alternative to cardiac transplantation, with a quality of life relatively free from external batteries, transcutaneous energy transmission and other electromechanical hardware.

Abstract: Apparatus in the form of a trocar adapted for penetration of the wall of a blood vessel, such as the ascending aorta, contains an inflatable diaphragm carried in a collapsed condition within the interior of the trocar and an appropriate fluid connection of the diaphragm to a source of inflating fluid effects the expansion of the diaphragm and release from the trocar into occluding relation with the blood vessel wall to obstruct the flow of blood through the occluded passage.