Abstract: Coatings may be used to discourage agglomeration and dust formation when handling seeds. Aqueous emulsions suitable for coating seeds and other substrates may comprise an aqueous fluid, a film-forming polymer that is water-soluble or biodegradable, optionally, a plasticizer, and shellac particles dispersed in solid form in the aqueous fluid. The film-forming polymer is at least partially dissolved in the aqueous fluid. Optionally, the aqueous emulsions may comprise at least one effect pigment, and/or at least one wax, and/or one or more of at least one surfactant, at least one biocide, at least one preservative, at least one second film-forming polymer, at least one crosslinking agent, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for determining fluid consumption that includes: detecting, by a fluid meter mounted on an exterior of a pipe containing fluid, a first time of flight between a first ultrasonic transducer and a second ultrasonic transducer; detecting, by the fluid meter, a second time of flight between the second ultrasonic transducer and the first ultrasonic transducer; determining a time of flight difference between the first time of flight and the second time of flight; determining a volumetric flow rate based on an environmental correction parameter and the time of flight difference, the first time of flight, and the second time of flight, wherein the environmental correction parameter accounts for installation positioning of the fluid meter relative to the exterior of the pipe and a material of the pipe; and generating a fluid volume consumption total for fluid flowing through the pipe based on the volumetric flow rate.

Abstract: A method for detecting fluid consumption that includes: detecting, by a fluid meter mounted on an exterior of a pipe containing fluid, a first time of flight between a first ultrasonic transducer and a second ultrasonic transducer; detecting, by the fluid meter, a second time of flight between the second ultrasonic transducer and the first ultrasonic transducer; determining a time of flight difference between the first time of flight and the second time of flight; determining a volumetric flow rate based on an environmental correction parameter and the time of flight difference; and generating a fluid volume consumption total for fluid flowing through the pipe based on the volumetric flow rate.

Abstract: A Reconfigurable, Flexible Multi-User (RFMU) electronically steered antenna (ESA) includes a top panel and a number of side panels that enable many contacts simultaneously with varying gain requirements from a single, in situ, installation. The top panel includes multiple subarrays and can communicate with flyover satellites, and the side panels can communicate with satellites flying past a side of the ESA. The top panel and the side panels can achieve a beam steering that covers a full or partial, variable gain, hemispheric field-of-view (FoV). The RFMU ESA terminal top and side panels are scalable using flexible modular building blocks. This enables increased contacts, increased gain or a combination thereof sized to meet desired performance.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to articles, such as pole wraps, comprising an intumescent coating composition. In an embodiment, a wrap for installing on a pole is provided. The wrap includes a substrate, at least a portion of the substrate having a mesh structure. The wrap further includes an intumescent composition disposed over substrate, the intumescent composition comprising one or more expandable graphite compounds. In another embodiment, a wrap for a structure or an installation is provided. In another embodiment, an article is provided and includes a utility pole; and a wrap for covering at least a portion of the utility pole, the wrap comprising: a substrate comprising fiberglass and an elastomer, at least a portion of the substrate having a mesh structure; and an intumescent composition described herein disposed over the substrate.

Abstract: A Reconfigurable, Flexible Multi-User (RFMU) electronically steered antenna (ESA) includes a top panel and a number of side panels that enable many contacts simultaneously with varying gain requirements from a single, in situ, installation. The top panel includes multiple subarrays and can communicate with flyover satellites, and the side panels can communicate with satellites flying past a side of the ESA. The top panel and the side panels can achieve a beam steering that covers a full or partial, variable gain, hemispheric field-of-view (FoV). The RFMU ESA terminal top and side panels are scalable using flexible modular building blocks. This enables increased contacts, increased gain or a combination thereof sized to meet desired performance.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for wireless density-based on-the-fly codec and radio frequency link type selection. The method includes storing a link quality value, and scanning a plurality of timeslots across a plurality of wireless carriers. The method also includes calculating, based on the scanning, an average radio frequency density level for a time period. Still yet, the method includes calculating a current density level based on the link quality value and the average radio frequency density level. Further, the method includes selecting, based on the current density level, a codec from a plurality of stored codecs. The selected codec is associated with a link type. Moreover, the method includes receiving a command to open a wireless link, and, in response to the command, opening the wireless link using the selected codec and the associated link type.

Abstract: An omni antenna assembly includes two antennas, a dipole antenna and a monocone antenna, to provide full spherical coverage. The dipole cavity for the dipole antenna forms one solid part with the monocone antenna. The monocone antenna also includes a monocone and a cylindrical shell connecting the dipole cavity to the monocone. A coaxial transition extends from the cylindrical shell to a matching network. The antenna assembly may be fabricated using additive manufacturing technology.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: a) a first expandable graphite compound having a mean particle size in the range of from 300 microns to 1000 microns; b) a second expandable graphite compound having a mean particle size in the range of from 0.5 microns to 250 microns; c) a binder comprising: i) a thermoplastic compound and ii) a thermoset compound; d) a catalyst; and e) a blowing agent, is disclosed.

Abstract: A temperature probe and method for determining a temperature in a gas flow are disclosed. The probe includes a probe body. A free flow temperature sensor a free flow temperature of the gas flow and a total temperature sensor measures a total temperature of the gas flow. The method includes measuring a flow temperature in a free gas flow, providing a static gas volume in which essentially all kinetic energy of the flowing gas is recovered and converted into thermal energy, and measuring a total temperature in the static gas volume. An accurate determination of the total temperature of a gas flow, which is representative of a specific total enthalpy, can thereby be achieved while detecting fast and transient temperature changes.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: a) a first expandable graphite compound having a mean particle size in the range of from 300 microns to 1000 microns; b) a second expandable graphite compound having a mean particle size in the range of from 0.5 microns to 250 microns; c) a binder comprising: i) a thermoplastic compound and ii) a thermoset compound; d) a catalyst; and e) a blowing agent, is disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for wireless density-based on-the-fly codec and radio frequency link type selection. The method includes storing a link quality value, and scanning a plurality of timeslots across a plurality of wireless carriers. The method also includes calculating, based on the scanning, an average radio frequency density level for a time period. Still yet, the method includes calculating a current density level based on the link quality value and the average radio frequency density level. Further, the method includes selecting, based on the current density level, a codec from a plurality of stored codecs. The selected codec is associated with a link type. Moreover, the method includes receiving a command to open a wireless link, and, in response to the command, opening the wireless link using the selected codec and the associated link type.

Abstract: Methods and systems for applying separation processes to a spent caustic stream are disclosed. Methods and systems for regenerating media utilized in spent caustic separation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a building. The building includes a distributed power supply and a lighting system for being powered by the distributed power supply. The system includes distributed lights for being coupled to the distributed power supply. Covers are provided for covering respective lights. Photoluminescence is borne by each cover. Advantageously, the light charges the photoluminescence borne by the cover. In turn, the cover passively discharges and provides passive illumination in the dark by virtue of the photoluminescence. The building lighting system provides illumination for after-hours personnel in the building after the light is turned off, or in the event of a power disruption when a backup power generator is not present.

Abstract: A temperature probe and method for determining a temperature in a gas flow are disclosed. The probe includes a probe body. A free flow temperature sensor a free flow temperature of the gas flow and a total temperature sensor measures a total temperature of the gas flow. The method includes measuring a flow temperature in a free gas flow, providing a static gas volume in which essentially all kinetic energy of the flowing gas is recovered and converted into thermal energy, and measuring a total temperature in the static gas volume. An accurate determination of the total temperature of a gas flow, which is representative of a specific total enthalpy, can thereby be achieved while detecting fast and transient temperature changes.

Abstract: The a blind spot monitor arrangement for a truck bumper includes a polymeric bumper reinforcement having a blind spot monitor, a substantially horizontal surface, a substantially vertical face and a lower reinforcement arm. The lower reinforcement arm is substantially parallel to the substantially parallel horizontal surface. The lower reinforcement arm is integral to and connecting a lower end of the rear face to the lower end of the right face. A blind spot monitor is further mounted to the integrated sensor bracket and a bumper cover encloses the blind spot monitor and the polymeric bumper reinforcement.

Abstract: Provided are hybrid electrodes comprising base structures and plugs disposed within the base structures. Also provided are selector elements comprising such hybrid electrodes and memory arrays with selector elements used for addressing individual memory cells. Specifically, the base structure and plug of a hybrid electrode have different compositions but both interface the same dielectric of the selector element. This design allows anti-parallel diode and other configurations with a very few components. The base structure and plug may have different dopants, different stoichiometry of the same alloy, or formed from completely different materials. The interfacing surface portions of a hybrid electrode may have different sizes. A combination of these surface portions (e.g., areas, surface conditions) and materials (e.g., compositions) can be used for tuning operating characteristics of selector elements using such hybrid electrodes.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include administering an energy composition. In some embodiments, administering the energy composition may produce an initial perceived effect, a secondary perceived effect, and a tertiary perceived effect. The secondary perceived effect may be perceive prior to the complete dissipation of the initial perceived effect and the tertiary perceived effect may be perceive prior to the complete dissipation of the secondary perceived effect. An herb, such as Mormon tea, may be administered to produce the initial perceived effect. Caffeine may be administered to produce the secondary effect. Theobromine may be administered to produce the tertiary effect.

Abstract: Provided are selector elements with active components comprising insulating matrices and mobile ions disposed within these insulating matrices. Also provided are methods of operating such selector elements. The insulating matrices and mobile ions may be formed from different combinations of materials. For example, the insulating matrix may comprise amorphous silicon or silicon oxide, while mobile ions may be silver ions. In another example, the active component comprises copper and germanium, selenium, or tellerium, e.g., Se61Cu39, Se67Cu33, or Se56Cu44. The active component may be a multilayered structure with a variable composition throughout the structure. For example, the concentration of mobile ions may be higher in a center of the structure, away from the electrode interfaces. In some embodiments, outer layers may be formed from Ge33Se24Cu47, while the middle layer may be formed from Ge47Se29Cu24.

Abstract: The a blind spot monitor arrangement for a truck bumper includes a polymeric bumper reinforcement having a blind spot monitor, a substantially horizontal surface, a substantially vertical face and a lower reinforcement arm. The lower reinforcement arm is substantially parallel to the substantially parallel horizontal surface. The lower reinforcement arm is integral to and connecting a lower end of the rear face to the lower end of the right face. A blind spot monitor is further mounted to the integrated sensor bracket and a bumper cover encloses the blind spot monitor and the polymeric bumper reinforcement.