Abstract: Methods for determining renal function in an animal subject, the method including measuring the concentration of ?-ammoisobutyric acid (?-amino isobutyrate) (BAIB) in patients samples and determining the presence, likelihood, or progression of kidney disease as a result of structural damage, or mortality associated with kidney disease. The methods also include measuring the concentration of BAIB in combination is symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) and determining kidney disease based upon the concentrations of BAIB and SDMA in the samples. Anti-BAIB antibodies, BAIB-conjugates, and assay methods using the antibodies and conjugates are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base, a sample chamber, a first mixing chamber accommodating a magnetic bead, a second mixing chamber accommodating a dry reagent, a shuttle chamber for dissolving the dry reagent of the second mixing chamber, and a detection chamber for detecting the target analyte. The shuttle chamber is configured to dissolve the dry reagent in a sample solution provided from the first mixing chamber. The fluid in the second mixing chamber is moved to the shuttle chamber by positive pressure provided from the first pneumatic port, or the fluid in the shuttle chamber is moved to the second mixing chamber by negative pressure provided from the first pneumatic port.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and side surfaces connecting between the first surface and the second surface; a chamber recessed from the first surface of the base; and an inflow channel recessed from the first surface of the base and connected to upper portion of the chamber. The chamber comprises an accommodation room for accommodating liquid, an inlet port connected the inflow channel, a guide groove for guiding liquid introduced from the inlet port downward to the accommodation room, and a barrier structure for preventing back flow of liquid from the guide groove toward the inlet port.

Abstract: A system includes a transmitting horn coupled to a first robotic arm and positionable in immediate non-contacting proximity to a transparency, and configured to emit an emitted signal comprising a focused energy beam for impingement on the transparency. The system further includes a receiving horn coupled to a second robotic arm and positionable relative to the transmitting horn in immediate proximity to the transparency, and configured to receive a received signal comprising at least a portion of the emitted signal after transmission through or reflection off of the transparency. The system also includes a processor configured to move the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm in a coordinated manner along a preprogrammed measurement path, and determine at least one transparency characteristic based on an analysis of the received signal.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte mounted on a target analyte detection device, comprising: a base, a plurality of chambers provided on the base and comprising a sample chamber, and a plurality of channels provided on the base and comprising a sample channel connected to the sample chamber. The sample chamber comprises an injection hole provided on the base and comprising an inlet into which the sample is introduced, a sample delivery passage connecting the injection hole, and a sample filter provided on between the outlet of the sample delivery passage and the sample channel. The sample delivery passage comprises an asymmetric cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a cartridge for detecting a target analyte, comprising: a base, a sample chamber, a first mixing chamber accommodating a magnetic bead, a liquid storage chamber storing a liquid, a detection chamber for detecting the target analyte, a plurality of liquid transport channels for transporting fluid of the liquid storage chamber to the first mixing chamber, and a mixing channel connected to the first mixing chamber. The first mixing chamber comprises an opening formed in a first surface of the base, a concave surface provided recessed from the first surface of the base, and a side wall connecting the concave surface and the first surface of the base. At least one of the liquid transport channels is connected to the concave surface of the first mixing chamber.

Abstract: Analogs and conjugates of ?-Aminoisobutyric Acid (BAIB).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat exchanger core from glass ceramic matrix composite includes placing one or more reinforcing fibers around one or more mandrels into a mold cavity. A glass matrix material infiltrates the one or more reinforcing fibers to produce an infiltrated core and the one or more mandrels is removed to create one or more passages passing through the infiltrated core.

Abstract: A horn growth stunting device (1) comprises a handle (3) within which fuel gas is located in a reservoir having a cylindrical main housing (10) extending from the handle (3). A gas catalytic element (32) is located in a combustion chamber (39) defined by a tubular sub-housing (40) located concentrically in the main housing (10) for converting fuel gas to heat. A hot gas stream generated by the gas catalytic element (32) is directed through a nozzle (55) defined by a distal end (43) of the tubular sub-housing (40) to an open mouth (29) defined by a distal horn bud engaging rim (28) adjacent a distal end (17) of the main housing (10). A periphery (96) of the horn bud (95) is engaged by the horn bud engaging rim (28) of the main housing (10) with a central portion (97) of the horn bud (95) extending into the main housing (10), so that the hot gas stream is delivered to the horn bud (95) through the nozzle (55) for cauterising the horn bud (95).

Abstract: A sports line kit includes a plurality of tape lines, including longer lines that provide sidelines, medium length lines that provide baselines and kitchen lines, and shorter lines that provide service lines. Indicia are included on the tape lines for quick and convenient assembly of the sports court. Each tape line has one adhesive side and one slip-resistant side. In at least some embodiments, the kit further includes balls, paddles, rackets and/or a sports net. In at least some additional embodiments, the kit further includes a line gauge configured to measure the diagonal of a court assembled with the sports line kit.

Abstract: A laundry appliance and a method of operating the laundry appliance to reduce textile microfiber release includes performing an air wash cycle of a load of laundry articles before performing a wet wash cycle of the laundry load. The air wash cycle includes operating a fan to circulate an airflow through a laundry basket containing a load of laundry articles to release microfibers from the articles. A wet wash cycle follows the dry wash cycle, the wet wash cycle introduces a wash fluid to the load of laundry articles.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a tub positioned within a cabinet, a basket supported for rotation within the tube and defining a chamber for receipt of laundry articles for washing and drying, a drive motor operatively coupled to the basket, an air duct system providing fluid communication between an air inlet, the chamber, and an air outlet defining an air flow path, an air filter within the air flow path, a fan operable to move a flow of air through the air flow path, and a controller operably coupled to the drive motor and the fan. The controller is configured to perform a pet hair removal cycle on the load of laundry articles. The pet hair removal cycle includes simultaneously operating the fan to circulate air through the air duct system and the chamber and operating the drive motor to rotate the basket at a tumble speed for a tumble duration.

Abstract: Systems, methods and products for using context-based analyses of information obtained from certificates contained in the TLS handshakes of network communications in order to identify anomalies in the information and detect threats based on the identified anomalies. In one embodiment, a method for detecting threats in network communications includes obtaining static context data associated with the network. A first network communication transmitted via a network is obtained. A certificate is obtained from a TLS handshake of the first network communication and the certificate is parsed to obtain corresponding certificate field values. One or more analyses of the certificate field values are performed against the static context data and, in response to the analyses resulting in detection of a threat, one or more actions are taken based on the analyses.

Abstract: Implementations for compositing two input signals to form a higher quality signal are described. A first input signal is received from a first input device and a second input signal is received from a second input device. The first input signal and the second input signal are combined into a composite input signal. It is then determined that the composite input signal has a higher quality than either the first input signal or the second input signal individually. Based on that determination, the composite input signal is selected for use by the media conferencing service as part of a media conference.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live roulette gaming systems, including a dual roulette gaming table. Embodiments include a roulette table having a first roulette wheel and a second roulette wheel, at least one camera capturing a live feed of the roulette wheels, a dealer console provided at the roulette table, having a user interface to enable a dealer to manage gaming aspects of roulette events, and a gaming interface provided at a player display, the gaming interface displaying the live feed and being configured to receive a bet during a betting window set at the dealer console.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for presenting a dual play mode in a gaming machine. Players may interact with player stations configured to communicate with each other. The player stations may be connected virtually, or the player stations may be connected physically, or both. The player stations may allow a plurality of players to play with, against, or alongside one another in a same game at a same time. For example, two players, three players, or more than three players may be able to interact directly through the plurality of player stations to play the same game together.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for roulette gaming systems including an automated roulette wheel and a plurality of player stations having a display providing a gaming interface to wager on roulette gaming events at the automated roulette wheel. Embodiments may include a computing device to provide the gaming interface, set a betting window, receive at least one bet from a player station, determine a type of roulette ball (e.g., normal or multiplier) to be launched into the roulette wheel for the gaming event, a random set of symbols and a separate multiplier value for each symbol in the set of symbols. Payouts are based on the result of the roulette event, and when the result is a symbol in the set of symbols, the multiplier value associated with the symbol.

Abstract: Improved techniques for gaming cabinet design include synchronizing animations across a plurality of displays positioned around the gaming cabinet. Synchronization of animation and/or linked curved shapes of the display may provide an improved immersive experience for both players at and observers of gaming stations in the cabinet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for live roulette gaming systems, methods, and computing devices. Embodiments include a roulette gaming table having a first roulette wheel and a second roulette wheel, and at least one computing device to manage gameplay operations at the roulette gaming table. In an example, the computing device may accept, during a first betting window, a first bet from an interactive gaming interface, and begin the first gaming event by initiating a wheel spin of the first roulette wheel. During the wheel spin of the first roulette wheel, a second betting window may be opened for a second gaming event associated with the second roulette wheel. A second bet from the interactive gaming interface may be accepted during the second betting window.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to live, hybrid card gaming systems, methods, and computing devices. Embodiments include a hybrid card gaming table comprising a cabinet having a playing surface defining a gaming area, a plurality of player stations physically connected to the cabinet, a dealer console comprising an interactive user interface configured to receive bet information from the plurality of player stations, a dealer display in communication with the dealer console, a card shoe, and a gaming interface provided at the first player station, and configured to enable a player to participate in live gaming events managed by the dealer console.