Abstract: A system for localized subscriber control of electric provider billing comprising: a digital assistant in communication with powerline sensors, the powerline sensors configured to detect weather, natural disaster, or other event that compromises the electric grid in a given predetermined region, a smart utility box in operational communication with a subscriber's utility connection and in communication with the digital assistant, wherein the smart utility box is configured to disconnect from a utility and stop incurring charges from the utility if the smart utility box determines that utility prices may exceed a threshold value.

Abstract: A toy figure with a changeable face comprising: a head; a facial area located on the head; a torso attached to the head; a pair of arms attached to the torso; a pair of legs attached to the torso; changeable markings located on the facial area, the changeable markings will change when the changeable markings receive a stimuli. A toy figure backpack comprising: a container, the container comprising a front side configured to abut against a toy figure, and a rear side; attachment means located on the container, and configured to removeably attach to the toy figure; a pair of electrically conductive contacts located on the front side; a pc board in communication with the pair of electrically conductive contacts, the pc board located within the container; a power supply located within the container and in communication with the pc board.

Abstract: A firearm, the firearm comprising: a grip; a transparent window located on the rear of the grip; at least one electromagnetic sensor located within the grip, and configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from outside of the grip through the transparent window; a computing device located in the grip and in communication with the LED and the electromagnetic sensor; where the electromagnetic sensor is configured to detect incoming electromagnetic radiation traveling through the transparent window from outside of the grip; and the computing device is configured to allow the firearm to fire if the computing device determines that the incoming electromagnetic radiation corresponds to an authorized user for the firearm.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a new concept for a network of specialized continuous ambient air sampling systems, which employ a novel non-destructive ionization and separation method, coupled to a near real-time genomic sequencer. The network of preferably pathogen samplers, would constitute a plurality of distributed nodes throughout the world, with bacterial & viral concentration, identification, and mutation data uploaded to the cloud for epidemic/pandemic predictive modeling. The proposed system offers the ability to migrate from outbreak surveillance, to outbreak forecast. In addition, the capability for continuous data of genomic sequencing offers an enhanced capability to help track antigenic drift and antigenic shift. While optimized for viral capture and analysis, any airborne pathogen or spore can be accepted using the technology. Applications include world health monitoring, pandemic prediction, and detection of real-time bioterror pathogen deployment.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube comprising: a main body; an inflation tube in operational communication with the main body; one or more pairs of silver conductive rings attached to the main body and configured to pass a small current between each pair of conductive rings; and a power supply in communication with the conductive rings.

Abstract: A system for localized subscriber control of electric provider billing comprising: a digital assistant in communication with powerline sensors, the powerline sensors configured to detect weather, natural disaster, or other event that compromises the electric grid in a given predetermined region, a smart utility box in operational communication with a subscriber's utility connection and in communication with the digital assistant, wherein the smart utility box is configured to disconnect from a utility and stop incurring charges from the utility if the smart utility box determines that utility prices may exceed a threshold value.

Abstract: A system for geolocation awareness for voice activated digital assistants comprising: a plurality of digital assistants in communication with a network; a cloud computing system in communication with the plurality of digital assistants via the network; a power transmission line monitor in communication with the network, the power transmission line monitor configured to monitor temperature, electric current in the power transmission line, and three-axis shock above a threshold level; a remote server in communication with the power transmission line monitor via the network and in communication with the cloud computing system via the network, the remote server configured to determine if the monitored temperature indicates an emergency event, and configured to determine if the monitored electric current indicates an emergency event, and configured to determine if the monitored three-axis shock indicates an emergency event, the remote server further configured to transmit to the cloud computing system the type and

Abstract: A system for geolocation awareness for voice activated digital assistants comprising: a plurality of digital assistants in communication with a network; a cloud computing system in communication with the plurality of digital assistants via the network; a power transmission line monitor in communication with the network, the power transmission line monitor configured to monitor temperature, electric current in the power transmission line, and three-axis shock above a threshold level; a remote server in communication with the power transmission line monitor via the network and in communication with the cloud computing system via the network, the remote server configured to determine if the monitored temperature indicates an emergency event, and configured to determine if the monitored electric current indicates an emergency event, and configured to determine if the monitored three-axis shock indicates an emergency event, the remote server further configured to transmit to the cloud computing system the type and

Abstract: The disclosed invention mitigates unnecessary electric utility and first responder intervention in the event of a downed electrical cable that may not present a voltage hazard. The disclosed downed power line status indicator invention serves to protect the public while increasing the ability to repair lines damaged due to an unplanned natural calamity or other incident. In the preferred embodiment, the invention can capture the status of a downed line and if it is energized, provide a local visual and audible alarm of hazardous conditions to anyone in the vicinity of the downed line. In addition, the invention can generate a message or notification sent to the utility's operations center. In addition, the disclosed invention perch of the disclosed invention affords capability to capture, store, and disseminate data relating to natural or man-made disasters, RF transmissions, GPS and other navigational data, and for commercial data collection, storage, and dissemination.

Abstract: The disclosed invention mitigates unnecessary electric utility and first responder intervention in the event of a downed electrical cable that may not present a voltage hazard. The disclosed downed power line status indicator invention serves to protect the public while increasing the ability to repair lines damaged due to an unplanned natural calamity or other incident. In the preferred embodiment, the invention can capture the status of a downed line and if it is energized, provide a local visual arid audible alarm of hazardous conditions to anyone in the vicinity of the downed line. In addition, the invention can generate a message or notification sent to the utility's operations center.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to electrospray and more specifically to wick based electrospray of analytes. The disclosed invention provides a means for improved electrospray extraction of analytes using a capillarity based fluid delivery system. The disclosed invention employs a wire screen mesh sandwiching the substrate media, without impeding capillarity of a wetting solvent spray fluid applied to the substrate. A further benefit is that electrical contact can be made to the substrate. Yet another benefit is that the substrate and wire mesh can be further enclosed in a polymer or other insulating sleeve that is flat and very thin, the preferred form factor is very similar to that of a credit card.

Abstract: An electrospray diffusion pump with an upper vacuum chamber coupled to a lower vacuum chamber by a cylinder having an aperture in the upper chamber at the center of a conductive extractor ring. A conductive tube is positioned in the upper chamber and is axially aligned with the conductive extractor ring. The conductive tube is coupled to receive a conductive or semi-conductive spray fluid. A voltage source is coupled between the conductive tube and the extractor ring and adjusted to form a Taylor Cone that provides a jet of charged droplets at the tip of the conductive tube, the charged droplets are attracted to the extractor ring and pass into the aperture, then through the cylinder into the second chamber. The charged droplets have nearly zero vapor pressure and transfer ambient gas at a first pressure from the upper chamber to the lower chamber at a lower pressure.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to electrospray and more specifically to wick based electrospray of analytes. The disclosed invention provides a means for improved electrospray extraction of analytes using a capillarity based fluid delivery system. The disclosed invention employs a wire screen mesh sandwiching the substrate media, without impeding capillarity of a wetting solvent spray fluid applied to the substrate. A further benefit is that electrical contact can be made to the substrate. Yet another benefit is that the substrate and wire mesh can be further enclosed in a polymer or other insulating sleeve that is flat and very thin, the preferred form factor is very similar to that of a credit card.

Abstract: Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.

Abstract: Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.

Abstract: Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.

Abstract: Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.

Abstract: A method and means of providing stromal repair and improved refractive correction by creating corneal stromal collagen tissue with fibril diameter and spacing that duplicates the optical transmission and diffusion characteristics of natural corneal collagen. The repair method includes implanting the collagen scaffold during laser corneal ablation or other interlamellar surgery to improve visual acuity or to preclude the possibility of ectasia.

Abstract: A method of fiber production relating in general to electrospinning and specifically to MEMS (Micro ElectroMechanical Structures). Utilizing integrated circuit manufacturing processes, a nanoscale, self-contained device has been developed to execute the process of electrospinning large arrays of fibers and fiber arrays. One of the benefits of using the disclosed MEMS device is that the voltage required to produce a “so called” Taylor Cone would is substantially reduced and the requirement of a hydrostatic feed negated through the use of passive capillarity based wick surface treatment.

Abstract: A method and means of providing stromal repair and improved refractive correction. The invention discloses a technique for creating corneal stromal collagen tissue with fibril diameter and spacing that duplicates the optical transmission and diffusion characteristics of natural corneal collagen. Repair method includes implanting the collagen scaffold during LASIK or other inter-lamellar surgery to improve visual acuity or to preclude the possibility of ectasia.