Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a polypeptide having esterase activity, more specifically, to a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence that has at least 80% identity to amino acids 2-257 of SEQ ID NO: 1.

Abstract: A method for logging a borehole, comprising: receiving hole data representing the borehole, wherein the hole data includes at least a collar position indicating a location of the collar of the borehole; determining a measurement reference position indicating a reference location of a measurement device configured to be deployed into the borehole; receiving, from a depth logging device, one or more depth values of the measurement device in response to the deployment, from the reference location, of the measurement device to measure the borehole; and determining one or more corrected depth values based on the one or more depth values, the collar position, and the measurement reference position.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention provide compositions and implantable devices including a water-insoluble therapeutic agent solubilized in a matrix of a gallate-containing compound. Other aspects provide methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices.

Abstract: An acoustic wave applicator for medical and non-medical application of acoustic waves, including shockwave applications, couples to a sound dampening device that reduces noise produced by an acoustic wave source that is sealed with fluid in the applicator by an applicator membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a polypeptide having mono-(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate hydrolase (MHETase) activity, more specifically to a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence that (i) has at least 70% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1 and (ii) differs from SEQ ID NO:1 by an amino acid substitution at one or more positions selected from the group consisting of positions that correspond to amino acid positions 156 to 396, 398 to 410 and 425 to 603 of SEQ ID NO:1.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus (1) for mechanically filtering a liquid (W). The filter apparatus (1) includes a filter chamber (5) for containing a plurality of filter elements (7) that form a filter pack (29) for filtering the liquid. The filter chamber (5) has a liquid inlet (12) and a liquid outlet (14). The filter apparatus (1) includes means for introducing air into the filter chamber (5) through one or more air inlets (25) to agitate the filter elements (7). The filter chamber (5) is substantially sealed and the air introducing means (22) may be configured to draw air into the filter chamber (5) as liquid is drained from said filter chamber (5). In certain embodiments, the filter chamber (5) may have a substantially constant profile or a substantially continuously tapered profile along its longitudinal axis (X-X). The present disclosure also relates to methods of filtering a liquid (W).

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnitude and phase trimming are provided. In one aspect, a radio frequency (RF) trimmer circuit includes an input terminal configured to receive an RF signal, an output terminal configured to output the RF signal, a control input configured to receive a control signal, at least one impedance element, and at least one transistor configured to selectively connect the impedance element onto a path between the input and output terminals. The selectively connecting the impedance element controls at least one of a magnitude trim and a phase trim of the RF signal.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention provide compositions and implantable devices including a water-insoluble therapeutic agent solubilized in a matrix of a gallate-containing compound. Other aspects provide methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices.

Abstract: Reusable instrumentation, such as a medical instrument or tool, is decontaminated by applying pressure waves from multiple shockwave applicators and/or reflectors.

Abstract: A system for blast hole data collection for use in a mine site incorporates an instrument configured to acquire geological property data of a blast hole for processing in the system or remotely and a vehicle having a handling system configured to move the instrument into and out of the blast hole as an interchangeable element with a drill string or prior to explosives charging and charging the blast hole in accordance with a determined charge profile.

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnitude and phase trimming are provided. In one aspect, a radio frequency (RF) trimmer circuit includes an input terminal configured to receive an RF signal, an output terminal configured to output the RF signal, a control input configured to receive a control signal, at least one impedance element, and at least one transistor configured to selectively connect the impedance element onto a path between the input and output terminals. The selectively connecting the impedance element controls at least one of a magnitude trim and a phase trim of the RF signal.

Abstract: A reusable apparatus, such as a medical instrument or tool, is decontaminated by applying pressure waves with direct contact of the pressure wave applicator to the reusable apparatus in an open bath in a sufficient dosage to remove contamination but without adversely affecting the ability to reuse the apparatus.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for a systems and methods for improved LIDAR return light capture efficiency. One example method may include comparing, by a controller including a processor and at a first time, a first temperature of a first computing element to a first threshold temperature and a second temperature of a second computing element to a second threshold temperature. The example method may also include sending, based on a determination that the first temperature is below the first threshold temperature and the second temperature is above the second threshold temperature, a first signal to a switch to activate a data output corresponding to the second computing element. The example method may also include sending, to the second computing element, a second signal to cause a third computing element to increase heat dissipation from the third computing element to the first computing element.

Abstract: A system for blast hole data collection for use in a mine site incorporates an instrument configured to acquire geological property data of a blast hole for processing in the system or remotely and a vehicle having a handling system configured to move the instrument into and out of the blast hole as an interchangeable element with a drill string or prior to explosives charging.

Abstract: A reusable apparatus, such as a medical instrument or tool, is decontaminated by applying pressure waves with direct contact of the pressure wave applicator to the reusable apparatus in an open bath in a sufficient dosage to remove contamination but without adversely affecting the ability to reuse the apparatus.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a current-conditioning apparatus comprising a current mirror circuit including an input transistor adapted to receive an input current from an injection node and including an output transistor adapted to replicate in response to the received input current an output current with a predefined current mirror ratio, and a differential amplifier adapted to provide a negative feedback loop between the injection node of the apparatus and a control terminal of the input transistor of the current mirror circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using an effective amount of activated protein C (APC) to treat an individual for a skin disorder characterised by the presence of hyperproliferative keratinocytes.

Abstract: System, methods, and devices may control air flow, temperature, relative humidity, substrate temperature, substrate moisture, carbon dioxide concentration, photoperiod, irrigation, light intensity, spectrum, and vapor pressure deficit. The system may comprise water and air pumps, sensors, air and water distribution apparatus, lights, heaters, foggers, sensors, and electronic system control dedicated to control the environment on individual or multiple growing platforms. The present disclosure provides the ability to provide microclimate control to optimize the environment at the plant or shelf level to optimize plant yields and production resources. The present disclosure may utilize an open or closed plant production configuration depending on the desired plant outcome and plant species.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for a systems and methods for improved LIDAR return light capture efficiency. One example method may include comparing, by a controller including a processor and at a first time, a first temperature of a first computing element to a first threshold temperature and a second temperature of a second computing element to a second threshold temperature. The example method may also include sending, based on a determination that the first temperature is below the first threshold temperature and the second temperature is above the second threshold temperature, a first signal to a switch to activate a data output corresponding to the second computing element. The example method may also include sending, to the second computing element, a second signal to cause a third computing element to increase heat dissipation from the third computing element to the first computing element.