Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator and method of operating the same. The powered air purifying respirator comprises a fluid moving device. The fluid moving device comprises an outlet, an airflow sensor retaining member located proximate to the outlet, and an airflow sensor engaged with the airflow sensor retaining member.

Abstract: A fan comprising: (a) an impeller, (b) a motor connected to the impeller so that during operation the motor drives the impeller to move a fluid; (c) an instrumentation assembly that includes one or more components for controlling one or more operations of the fan; (d) an interface in communication with the instrumentation assembly; wherein the interface is configured so that one or more programs, one or more signals, or both can be input into the fan after a final assembly of the fan so that the fan can be configured to perform a desired function at the time of installation into a final product, reconfigured for a different purpose than originally programmed, or both.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a biomedical innovations datametrics dashboard are presented. The dashboard can utilize data from real-world data sources to inform a simulation model which performs simulations of the biomedical innovation pipeline and related entities and processes. The dashboard can utilize the simulation model as well as feedback solicited from a user to assist in performing multi-objective optimization according to the user's preferences. The dashboard can help policy decision-makers and other stakeholders decide on a combination of policies that best incentivizes private sector biomedical innovation in order to achieve a satisfactory set of outcomes, which may include, but is not limited to, reductions in DALYs, healthcare costs, increases in industry NPV, and improved clinical trial quality.

Abstract: A fan comprising: (a) an impeller, (b) a motor connected to the impeller so that during operation the motor drives the impeller to move a fluid; (c) an instrumentation assembly that includes one or more components for controlling one or more operations of the fan; (d) an interface in communication with the instrumentation assembly; wherein the interface is configured so that one or more programs, one or more signals, or both can be input into the fan after a final assembly of the fan so that the fan can be configured to perform a desired function at the time of installation into a final product, reconfigured for a different purpose than originally programmed, or both.

Abstract: A fan comprising: (a) an impeller, (b) a motor connected to the impeller so that during operation the motor drives the impeller to move a fluid; (c) an instrumentation assembly that includes one or more components for controlling one or more operations of the fan; (d) an interface in communication with the instrumentation assembly; wherein the interface is configured so that one or more programs, one or more signals, or both can be input into the fan after a final assembly of the fan so that the fan can be configured to perform a desired function at the time of installation into a final product, reconfigured for a different purpose than originally programmed, or both.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a biomedical innovations datametrics dashboard are presented. The dashboard can utilize data from real-world data sources to inform a simulation model which performs simulations of the biomedical innovation pipeline and related entities and processes. The dashboard can utilize the simulation model as well as feedback solicited from a user to assist in performing multi-objective optimization according to the user's preferences. The dashboard can help policy decision-makers and other stakeholders decide on a combination of policies that best incentivizes private sector biomedical innovation in order to achieve a satisfactory set of outcomes, which may include, but is not limited to, reductions in DALYs, healthcare costs, increases in industry NPV, and improved clinical trial quality.

Abstract: A fan comprising: (a) an impeller, (b) a motor connected to the impeller so that during operation the motor drives the impeller to move a fluid; (c) an instrumentation assembly that includes one or more components for controlling one or more operations of the fan; (d) an interface in communication with the instrumentation assembly; wherein the interface is configured so that one or more programs, one or more signals, or both can be input into the fan after a final assembly of the fan so that the fan can be configured to perform a desired function at the time of installation into a final product, reconfigured for a different purpose than originally programmed, or both.

Abstract: A strip of multiple seals, each seal for sealing around overlying courses of strapping material to form a seal of the strapping material onto itself at the overlying courses includes an elongated strip of ductile metal. The strip has a longitudinal direction having edges and defining a longitudinal axis parallel to the edges, and a transverse direction normal to the longitudinal axis. Each seal defines a respective transverse axis. The strip has a plurality of substantially identical slots formed in the transverse direction to define the respective seals. The slots extend toward, but not to, the edges of the strip and define connecting portions between ends of the slot and the respective edges. The slots are equally spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction to define the respective seals.

Abstract: A strip of multiple seals, each seal for sealing around overlying courses of strapping material to form a seal of the strapping material onto itself at the overlying courses includes an elongated strip of ductile metal. The strip has a longitudinal direction having edges and defining a longitudinal axis parallel to the edges, and a transverse direction normal to the longitudinal axis. Each seal defines a respective transverse axis. The strip has a plurality of substantially identical slots formed in the transverse direction to define the respective seals. The slots extend toward, but not to, the edges of the strip and define connecting portions between ends of the slot and the respective edges. The slots are equally spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction to define the respective seals.

Abstract: A roof flashing strip is formed by extruding or injection molding a suitable material of either polymer or metallic material. The roof flashing strip is formed as an elongated member which then can be cut to any suitable length. The roof flashing strip includes a backing plate having a plurality of legs projecting laterally outwardly therefrom and normal thereto. The legs are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane and vertically axially displaced such that there is a gap therebetween, with portion of adjacent legs overlying and/or underlying one another. The gap enables the emplacement of a shingle thereinto.

Abstract: A cold rolled full hard steel strap usable in a strapping machine has a tensile strength of at least about 125.7 thousand pounds per square inch (KSI) when the strap has a width of about 0.500 inches and a thickness of 0.020 inches. The steel strap is fabricated from a coiled steel formed by hot mill rolling and reduced by cold rolling. The steel strap has a composition of approximately (in weight percent): 0.02 to 0.25 percent carbon, 0.15 to 1.50 percent manganese, 0.01 to 0.12 percent aluminum, 0.04 to 0.03 percent nitrogen, 0.04 to 0.50 percent copper, 0.03 to 0.25 percent nickel, 0.02 to 0.25 percent molybdenum, 0.03 to 0.25 percent chromium, maximum 0.05 percent phosphorous, maximum 0.05 percent sulfur, and maximum 0.25 percent silicon. A method for forming the strap also is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatus and methods for protecting valuables during a storm or other natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado by securing such valuables in a containment unit that an owner leaves behind in the wake of the oncoming storm. In one aspect of the present invention, the containment unit is designed to withstand the impact of the storm via a heavily constructed containment unit that includes multiple layers of waterproofing. In another aspect of the present invention, the containment unit is designed to be bolted deeply into the floor or foundation of a home or business for the purpose of keeping the containment unit in place during the ravages of the storm.

Abstract: A flashing strip is defined by at least a pair of interlocking flashing segments. Each of the segments has first and second intersecting legs, the first legs of each of the segments are brought into abutment and interlocked either by folding over into inter-engagement or by providing an embossment in each of the upper legs which are then, upon deforming of one of the first legs, and folding it over the upper edge of the second leg and mating the embossments together. Preferably, a gap is provided between the second legs of the first and second segments to define a gap for inserting a shingle therewithin.

Abstract: A roof flashing strip (10) is formed by extruding or injection molding a suitable material of either plastic or metal. The roof flashing strip (10) is formed as an elongated member (16) which then can be cut to any suitable length. The roof flashing strip (10) includes a backing plate (14) having a plurality of legs (18, 18?, 18?) projecting laterally outwardly therefrom and normal thereto. The legs (18) are inclined with respect to a horizontal plane (17) and vertically axially displaced such that there is a gap (24) therebetween, with portions of adjacent legs overlying and/or underlying one another. The gap enables the emplacement of a shingle (30) thereinto.

Abstract: Plastic web materials are provided which are selectively treated in a patterned manner with corona discharge. Methods for making and using such webs are provided. In one aspect, such a web is utilized as the inside surface of a container structure. During meat cook-in, such structure selectively in treated areas adhere to highly proteinaceous material cooked therein.

Abstract: Plastic web materials are provided which are selectively treated in a patterned manner with corona discharge. Methods for making and using such webs are provided. In one aspect, such a web is utilized as the inside surface of a container structure. During meat cook-in, such structure selectively in treated areas adhere to highly proteinaceous material cooked therein.

Abstract: A burner having a burner body in which combustion air is injected in an air flow pattern which establishes a relatively stagnant air region positioned within the flow of combustion air. A pilot flame injector is positioned to generate a pilot flame extending into the stagnant air region. The pilot flame can, thus, be maintained during the operation of the burner because the stable air conditions within the stagnant air region minimize disruption of the pilot flame by the flow of combustion air.A method for maintaining a uniform pilot flame within a burner operating over a range of combustion air flow rates by introducing combustion air into the burner and providing the combustion air with a flow configuration that establishes a stagnant air zone within the burner that is relatively independent of the flow rate of the combustion air. The pilot flame is then positioned within the stagnant air zone.An injector for feeding finely divided fuel to a burner.

Abstract: A burner having a burner body in which combustion air is injected in an air flow pattern which establishes a relatively stagnant air region positioned within the flow of combustion air. A pilot flame injector is positioned to generate a pilot flame extending into the stagnant air region. The pilot flame can, thus, be maintained during the operation of the burner because the stable air conditions within the stagnant air region minimize disruption of the pilot flame by the flow of combustion air.A method for maintaining a uniform pilot flame within a burner operating over a range of combustion air flow rates by introducing combustion air into the burner and providing the combustion air with a flow configuration that establishes a stagnant air zone within the burner that is relatively independent of the flow rate of the combustion air. The pilot flame is then positioned within the stagnant air zone.An injector for feeding finely divided fuel to a burner.