Abstract: The invention concerns methods for preparing a nanoporous silicon nitride membrane comprising (i) ablating portions of at least one side of the membrane with an electron beam to reduce the thickness of the portions to between about 0.5 and 5 nanometers, and (ii) penetrating subportions of the ablated portions of the membrane with an electron beam to form nanopores having internal surfaces which are predominantly silicon rich compared to unablated portions of the membrane.

Abstract: Provided herein according to some embodiments is a biocompatible scaffold comprising stem cells (e.g., a pliable scaffold) suitable for intracavity administration after surgical removal of a tumor, wherein the scaffold allows the stem cells to migrate away from the scaffold and towards a cancerous or damaged tissue, wherein the stem cells are loaded with a therapeutic agent and/or a reporter molecule. Methods of forming the scaffold, and methods of use thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: A trash collection apparatus useable in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms etc. is disclosed. The trash collection apparatus comprises a cabinet housing having sidewalls. The trash collection apparatus comprises a door hingedly mounted to a sidewall of the cabinet housing. The door comprises a frame member at the bottom. The trash collection apparatus comprises a bin support mounted to a spring member and the spring member is mounted to a rail provided at bottom of the cabinet housing. The bin support comprises a guiding assembly mounted to the frame member. The trash collection apparatus comprises a trash receptacle placed on the bin support and a lid hingedly mounted to the trash receptacle. The bin support carrying the trash receptacle is slidable along the rail with the help of the spring member. While the bin support is being slid, the lid is operated to provide access to the interior of the trash receptacle or to cover the trash receptacle and the door is operated between an open and closed position.

Abstract: Covering comprising a structure formed by a plurality of panels provided on their lower face with at least one guide formed by a groove giving access to a cavity and longitudinal profiles perpendicular to said grooves on the panels, said profiles having, in turn, a guide and clips housed simultaneously in the cavities of both guides of the panel and the profile, the clips having a resilient body that is housed, in the expanded position, in the corresponding cavity, said body comprising at least two legs, each leg having, in turn, a shoulder area intended to make contact with the wall of the cavity immediately adjacent to the groove.

Abstract: Provided herein according to some embodiments is a biocompatible scaffold comprising stem cells (e.g., a pliable scaffold) suitable for intracavity administration after surgical removal of a tumor, wherein the scaffold allows the stem cells to migrate away from the scaffold and towards a cancerous or damaged tissue, wherein the stem cells are loaded with a therapeutic agent and/or a reporter molecule. Methods of forming the scaffold, and methods of use thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein according to some embodiments is a method for producing an induced neural stem cell (iNSC), which method may include one or more of the steps of: providing a somatic cell; introducing into (e.g., by transfecting or transducing) said somatic cell with a nucleic acid encoding Sox2, whereby said cell expresses Sox2; and then transdifferentiating said somatic cell (e.g., by growing the cell in a neural progenitor medium), to thereby make said induced neural stem cell. In some embodiments, the transdifferentiating is carried out for a time of from 1 to 10 days, from 1 to 5 days, from 1 to 3 days, or from 12 to 24 or 48 hours.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods for preparing a nanoporous silicon nitride membrane comprising (i) ablating portions of at least one side of the membrane with an electron beam to reduce the thickness of the portions to between about 0.5 and 5 nanometers, and (ii) penetrating subportions of the ablated portions of the membrane with an electron beam to form nanopores having internal surfaces which are predominantly silicon rich compared to unablated portions of the membrane.

Abstract: Covering that has a structure formed by multiple covering plates fixed by means of fasteners to longitudinal profiles each of which has a groove, the fasteners being located in the areas between the plates and the profiles of the guides, being simultaneously located within the cavities of the guide of the profiles and in a corresponding lodging of the plate, formed by a groove located in the side or lateral portion of the plate, fixing each fastener two contiguous plates and a profile, the fastener having dimensions that allow it to be turned in two positions when it is introduced in said guide, the fastener having at the same time an asymmetrical arrangement, in such a way that one of the rotation positions, that corresponds with the assembly position, the fastener enters in dimensional interference with the mentioned guide.

Abstract: Covering comprising a structure formed by a plurality of panels provided on their lower face with at least one guide formed by a groove giving access to a cavity and longitudinal profiles perpendicular to said grooves on the panels, said profiles having, in turn, a guide and clips housed simultaneously in the cavities of both guides of the panel and the profile, the clips having a resilient body that is housed, in the expanded position, in the corresponding cavity, said body comprising at least two legs, each leg having, in turn, a shoulder area intended to make contact with the wall of the cavity immediately adjacent to the groove.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the bonding of one or more material layers to a display panel which yields a resulting bonded assembly which is transparent and substantially free of optical defects such as entrapped dirt and air bubbles. During the bonding process of the present disclosure, a moving dispensing probe, or needle, dispenses a liquid bonding material into an air gap between the surfaces to be bonded in a manner which continuously touches (wets) each surface simultaneously. By simultaneously wetting each surface, and by dispensing the liquid bonding material in a predetermined pattern between the surfaces, the introduction of entrapped dirt and the formation of air bubbles is prevented as the two mating surfaces are subsequently pressed together and the adhesive is cured.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the bonding of one or more material layers (106) to a display panel (102) which yields a resulting bonded assembly (100) which is transparent and substantially free of optical defects such as entrapped dirt and air bubbles. During the bonding process of the present disclosure, a moving dispensing probe, or needle (200), dispenses a liquid bonding material (110) into an air gap (300) between the surfaces to be bonded in a manner which continuously touches (wets) each surface simultaneously. By simultaneously wetting each surface, and by dispensing the liquid bonding material (110) in a predetermined pattern between the surfaces, the introduction of entrapped dirt and the formation of air bubbles is prevented as the two mating surfaces are subsequently pressed together and the adhesive is cured.

Abstract: A system for managing at least one program including a plurality of projects for at least one organizational unit includes at least one program office database which stores informational data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; financial data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; schedule and progress data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; personnel data associated with persons having responsibility associated with the accounts, projects, and programs, the personnel data including a unique person identifier for each person; security data having an assignment of at least one role to each person and an assignment of at least one update authorization to certain persons having oversight responsibility; data associated with translating progress milestones defined in the projects to tactics defined in the system; and update data associated with the progress and actual expenditures of the accounts, projects, and programs.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a free ink chamber with a tube disposed therein, wherein the tube defines therein an entrained ink chamber. The tube can extend from the top of the free ink chamber to the bottom thereof. The tube is preferably laterally enveloped by the free ink chamber. The tube has an interior surface on which a longitudinal channel can be defined, and wherein the channel can be helical.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a free ink chamber with a tube disposed therein, wherein the tube defines therein an entrained ink chamber. The tube can extend from the top of the free ink chamber to the bottom thereof. The tube is preferably laterally enveloped by the free ink chamber. The tube has an interior surface on which a longitudinal channel can be defined, and wherein the channel can be helical.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a free ink chamber with a tube disposed therein, wherein the tube defines therein an entrained ink chamber. The tube can extend from the top of the free ink chamber to the bottom thereof. The tube is preferably laterally enveloped by the free ink chamber. The tube has an interior surface on which a longitudinal channel can be defined, and wherein the channel can be helical.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a free ink chamber with a tube disposed therein, wherein the tube defines therein an entrained ink chamber. The tube can extend from the top of the free ink chamber to the bottom thereof. The tube is preferably laterally enveloped by the free ink chamber. The tube has an interior surface on which a longitudinal channel can be defined, and wherein the channel can be helical.

Abstract: A printing system for depositing ink onto print media. The printing system includes first and second printhead arrays. The first printhead array deposits ink onto the print media in a scan direction. The second printhead array deposits ink onto the print media in a print media feed direction.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a standpipe area and an entrained ink chamber that are connected in fluidic communication. The entrained ink chamber and standpipe area can be enclosed by a wall that can have a plurality of panels or facets. The inkjet cartridge also includes a duct or passage that is connected in fluidic communication to both the standpipe area and the entrained ink chamber, wherein the connection to the entrained ink chamber is operatively located above the standpipe area, thus enabling anomalous air bubbles to migrate from the standpipe area and into the entrained ink chamber.

Abstract: The invention refers to a colorimetric sensor of halitosis, sensitive to volatile sulphur compounds. Said sensor comprises a solid support and a redox calorimetric reagent sensitive to volatile sulphur compounds.

Abstract: A DC/DC conversion circuit of the type that implements the "forward PWM" topology includes a DC/AC converter, a self-driven synchronous rectifier which rectifies the alternating voltage signal coming from the DC/AC converter, and a filter that filters the rectified signal, thereby obtaining the DC output voltage from the DC/DC conversion circuit. This DC/DC conversion circuit is characterized in that the DC/AC converter includes means to generate an alternating signal with a square waveform that does not take zero instantaneous values such that no current flows through the body diode of either of the transistors of the self-driven synchronous rectifier.