Abstract: An enterprise engineering and configuration system includes a common configuration database and support services stored in and executed in a compute fabric of an enterprise. The configuration database and support services use and implement a common configuration data schema to support the configuration of hardware and software in the compute fabric and at multiple different sites or physical locations of the enterprise even when different control and automation systems are used at these different sites or physical locations. The configuration system enables implementing hardware or software configuration changes to various different sites or locations of an enterprise either centrally from a configuration device connected directly to the compute fabric of the enterprise or locally from any physical location or site of the enterprise, while maintaining a single integrated enterprise configuration database that stores configuration data for each of the multiple sites of the enterprise.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides at least one hemostasis valve, an introducer, and a retrieval device. The hemostasis valve may include a sealing member, a pressing assembly and a rotary motion assembly. The sealing member may be configured to define a sealing cavity which is transversely contractible. The pressing assembly is disposed at an outer periphery of the sealing member. The pressing assembly is configured for linear motion in a transverse direction of the sealing cavity to change a dimension of the sealing cavity. The rotary motion assembly is coupled to the pressing assembly, and the rotary motion assembly may be configured to convert rotary motion into the linear motion of the pressing assembly through the coupling. The hemostasis valve of the present disclosure can perform active hemostasis sealing for one or more medical devices and is convenient to use.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a flexible interconnect circuit includes a base, having a first set of protrusions and a second set of protrusions. The first set of protrusions and the second set of protrusions are configured to secure the flexible interconnect circuit at a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures of the flexible interconnect circuit, respectively. The first set of protrusions may be positioned at a first distance from the second set of protrusions on the base. The first set of apertures may be positioned on the flexible interconnect circuit at a second distance, greater than the first distance, from the second set of apertures. The base causes the flexible interconnect circuit into an arched configuration when the apertures are secured to the respective protrusions. The connector further includes a cover piece configured to secure the flexible interconnect circuit in the arched configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf game device comprised of a bag, a plurality of clubs, at least one ball, at least one tee, at least one playing surface, and at least one flag. The bag is comprised of a base, an interior space, at least one pouch, and at least one strap. The clubs are comprised of a handle with a rubber grip, a shaft, and an oversized club head. The playing surfaces are comprised of at least one putting surface, at least one fairway surface, and at least putting hole.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to characterizing bioaerosols and, more particularly, to a system for recovering, quantifying, identifying, and assessing the metabolic activities of bioaerosols based on their major biopolymer profiles (lipids, carbohydrate and protein) and more specific their genetic materials (DNA/RNA), such as airborne viruses, bacteria, fungi and pollens.

Abstract: A shoe weight for athletic training including a shoe sleeve configured to rest upon the outer surface of a shoe while being worn. A U-shaped member is disposed within the shoe sleeve and designed to exert an inward force against the outer surface of the shoe being worn. A lace clip having an upper portion a lower portion, and a point of inflection is also disposed within the sleeve, such that the lower portion of the lace clip can slide in between the laces and the tongue of the shoe while the point of inflection and the upper portion hook the sleeve to the shoe. The shoe weight further includes a plurality of weights disposed within the shoe sleeve, such that the wearer of the shoe is forced to expend greater energy while walking, running, or performing any act involving movement of the foot inserted in the shoe being worn.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to characterizing bioaerosols and, more particularly, to a system for recovering, quantifying, identifying, and assessing the metabolic activities of bioaerosols based on their major biopolymer profiles (lipids, carbohydrate and protein) and more specific their genetic materials (DNA/RNA), such as airborne viruses, bacteria, fungi and pollens.

Abstract: A shoe weight for athletic training s provided. The device includes a shoe sleeve having a left side, a right side, a front end, and a top end, configured to rest upon the outer surface of a while being worn. A flexible U-shaped member is disposed within the shoe sleeve and designed to exert an inward force against the outer surface of the shoe being worn. A lace clip having an upper portion a lower portion, and a point of inflection is also disposed within the sleeve, such that the lower portion of the lace clip can slide in between the laces and the tongue of the shoe while the point of inflection and the upper portion hook the sleeve to the shoe. The shoe weight further includes a plurality weights disposed within the shoe sleeve, such that the wearer of the shoe is forced to expend greater energy while walking, running, or performing any act involving movement of the foot inserted in the shoe being worn.

Abstract: The present invention provides concrete-containing compositions, and methods of making and using the same, that allow for the prevention of microbially induced corrosion in concrete. In certain embodiments, the concrete-containing compositions comprise a cementitious substrate, and a formulation of heavy metal-laden, carbon-based sorbent.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting exposure to an agent. One or more features are extracted from physiological data. For each respective classifier, (i) the respective classifier is identified, wherein the respective classifier is trained using training data for a respective physiological state, (ii) the respective classifier is applied to the one or more features to obtain a classifier output that represents a likelihood of exposure, (iii) a respective first threshold is applied to the classifier output to determine a patient state classification, and (iv) the patient state classifications are aggregated across a number of time intervals to obtain an aggregate patient state classification for each classifier. The aggregate patient state classifications are combined across the plurality of classifiers to obtain a combined classification, and an indication that the patient has been exposed to the agent is provided when the combined classification exceeds a second threshold.

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides concrete-containing compositions, and methods of making and using the same, that allow for the prevention of microbially induced corrosion in concrete. In certain embodiments, the concrete-containing compositions comprise a cementitious substrate, and a formulation of heavy metal-laden, carbon-based sorbent.

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.

Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.

Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.

Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.

Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data.

Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.

Abstract: A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a bioptic scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set.