Abstract: A thermal management system includes a baseplate assembly and a flow system. The baseplate assembly includes a baseplate and a semiconductor die arranged on the baseplate. The flow system includes a first flow path extending over and in thermal contact with the semiconductor die and a second flow path in thermal contact with the baseplate, the flow system including a fluid flowing through the first flow path and the second flow path. The flow system is configured to direct the fluid over the semiconductor die via the first flow path and to the baseplate via the second flow path so as to transfer heat away from the semiconductor die and from the baseplate so as to cool the baseplate assembly.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes a baseplate assembly and a flow system. The baseplate assembly includes a baseplate and a semiconductor die. The flow system includes a submerged jet impingement assembly for direct semiconductor die cooling, a first flow path extending over the semiconductor die via the submerged jet impingement assembly, and a second flow path in thermal contact with the baseplate, the flow system including a fluid flowing through the first flow path and the second flow path. The flow system is configured to direct the fluid to the upper semiconductor surface of the semiconductor die via the first flow path and to the baseplate via the second flow path so as to transfer heat away from the semiconductor die and from the baseplate so as to cool the baseplate assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which lack expression of functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci. The present invention also provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which express xenogenous, such as human, immunoglobulin loci. The present invention further provides ungulate, such as porcine genomic DNA sequence of porcine heavy and light chain immunogobulins. Such animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in research and medical therapy. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals, organs, tissues, and cells.

Abstract: The invention provides cells and animals, as well as methods of producing cells and animals, that express at least one interfering RNA molecule to regulate the expression of a specific gene or family of genes. The invention further provides novel iRNA molecules, as well as DNA templates for producing iRNA molecules.

Abstract: A thermal control circuit is described. The thermal control circuit includes a heating element disposed within an electronic circuit board having a semiconductor chip disposed thereon. The thermal control circuit includes a power management integrated circuit coupled to the heating element. The power management integrated circuit is to enable the heating element to heat the semiconductor chip at least to the semiconductor chips' lowest rated operating temperature prior to the semiconductor chip being placed in a fully operational state.

Abstract: A lighting system includes an LED controller, and an LED array which includes first and second LED sub-arrays, wherein the LED array is operatively coupled to the LED controller. The first and second wavelength spectrums provided by the first and second LED sub-arrays, respectively, are adjustable in response to adjusting an input signal provided to the antenna.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a computer, and a grow light array operatively coupled to the computer, wherein the grow light array includes a plurality of grow lights. The computer determines a location parameter of each grow light of the grow light array, wherein the location parameter corresponds to the location of a corresponding grow light. The grow light array adjusts an intensity of light to drive a light intensity sense parameter to match a desired light intensity sense parameter.

Abstract: The present invention provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which lack expression of functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci. The present invention also provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which express xenogenous, such as human, immunoglobulin loci. The present invention further provides ungulate, such as porcine genomic DNA sequence of porcine heavy and light chain immunogobulins. Such animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in research and medical therapy. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals, organs, tissues, and cells.

Abstract: A lighting system for facilitating the growth of plants. The system can include an LED array having an output of light, including light intensity and/or color spectra, controlled locally in response to one or more sensors of the respective system detecting a sensory input analyzed against a target parameter set. The LED array and/or corresponding one or more sensors can be disposed on or internal to a housing. The LED array can be protected and a controller of the system can be configured to analyze data from the one or more sensors and adjust output of the LED array in response.

Abstract: A lighting system for facilitating the growth of plants. The system can include an LED array having an output of light, including light intensity and/or color spectra, controlled locally in response to one or more sensors of the respective system detecting a sensory input analyzed against a target parameter set. The LED array and/or corresponding one or more sensors can be disposed on or internal to a housing. The LED array can be protected and a controller of the system can be configured to analyze data from the one or more sensors and adjust output of the LED array in response.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a computer, and a grow light array operatively coupled to the computer, wherein the grow light array includes a plurality of grow lights. The computer determines a location parameter of each grow light of the grow light array, wherein the location parameter corresponds to the location of a corresponding grow light. The grow light array adjusts an intensity of light to drive a light intensity sense parameter to match a desired light intensity sense parameter.

Abstract: Porcine animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals are provided that lack functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci and are deficient in immunoglobulin expression and B-cells. These animals are useful as model systems for research and for development of new pharmaceutical and biological agents. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals.

Abstract: A lighting system for facilitating the growth of plants. The system can include an LED array having an output of light, including light intensity and/or color spectra, controlled locally in response to one or more sensors of the respective system detecting a sensory input analyzed against a target parameter set. The LED array and/or corresponding one or more sensors can be disposed on or internal to a housing. The LED array can be protected and a controller of the system can be configured to analyze data from the one or more sensors and adjust output of the LED array in response.

Abstract: A vestibular stimulation system and method that includes a housing, a power supply disposed in the housing, an electrode assembly adapted to be coupled to the housing, and a controller disposed in the housing and operatively coupled to the power supply. The controller controls the delivery of energy from the power supply to the electrode assembly. An input element is also disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The input element is manually manipulated to control the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A display disposed on an exterior surface of the housing provides visual information regarding the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A mounting assembly is coupled to the housing to mount the housing on such a user.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an improved packaging apparatus having first panels oriented in a first direction and second panels oriented in a second direction. The first and second panels cooperate to define a plurality of cells into which parts can be received. At least some of the first and second panels are made from reclaimed waste material. The waste material could be a foam board, such as is used in the manufacturing of headliners for automotive vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which lack expression of functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci. The present invention also provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which express xenogenous, such as human, immunoglobulin loci. The present invention further provides ungulate, such as porcine genomic DNA sequence of porcine heavy and light chain immunoglobulins. Such animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in research and medical therapy. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals, organs, tissues, and cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which lack expression of functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci. The present invention also provides ungulate animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals, tissue and organs, which express xenogenous, such as human, immunoglobulin loci. The present invention further provides ungulate, such as porcine genomic DNA sequence of porcine heavy and light chain immunogobulins. Such animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in research and medical therapy. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals, organs, tissues, and cells.

Abstract: Porcine animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals are provided that lack functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci and are deficient in immunoglobulin expression and B-cells. These animals are useful as model systems for research and for development of new pharmaceutical and biological agents. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system configured to stimulate a vestibular system of a user while the user is in a sleeping position. The system comprises a housing; a power supply; an electrode assembly; a controller that controls stimulation of the vestibular system through delivery of energy from the power supply to the electrode assembly; an input element configured to control operation of the system; an auditory output device that provides auditory output to the user, wherein the auditory output is synchronized with the stimulation of the vestibular system to enhance an effect of the stimulation; a mounting assembly for mounting the housing on the user; and a sensor adapted to generate an output signal related to a physiological parameter of the user, wherein the controller controls the electrode assembly to cease delivery of the energy responsive to the output signal indicating that the user is leaving the sleeping position.

Abstract: A sleep mask is configured to provide light therapy to a subject. The sleep mask may provide a comfortable delivery mechanism for the light therapy, and may deliver the light therapy to the subject while the subject is asleep, in the process of going to sleep, and/or waking from sleep. In one embodiment, the sleep mask includes one or more of a shield, a strap, a first lighting module, and/or a second lighting module.