Abstract: Methods for creating partially reusable casting molds and/or multiple copies of a part using the same, along with related systems, molds, and parts, are disclosed. Reusable outer shells and sacrificial inserts for placement inside the reusable outer shells are generated by way of additive manufacturing. The sacrificial inserts and reusable outer shells are assembled into a mold such that the sacrificial inserts are placed within the reusable outer shells and define an internal cavity for the past to be casted. Casting material is poured into the internal cavity to cast the part such that a portion of the sacrificial inserts are sacrificed. The part is excavated, including removing the reusable outer shells for reuse and remaining portions of the sacrificial inserts for disposal.

Abstract: Devices, such as containers, systems, and methods for facilitating intermittent fueling, or adherence to other dietary plans or programs, are provided. The containers may include a moveable access panel, a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the access panel in a closed position, and a controller configured to receive user input regarding dietary plan preferences and operate the locking mechanism in accordance with the user input. The container may be programmed locally or by way of a remote server. Locking operations may be modified according to consumption and activity information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing educational feedback in real-time, and virtual career experiences. A content database may provide content to an educational material module, a career opportunity module, and an evaluation module that a user may interact with in real-time. The user may interact with the content through a student subsystem. The students may complete assessments through an assessment portal at the student subsystem, which may be graded in real-time by way of the evaluation module. The student performance may be provided, in exemplary embodiments, without identifying information for the student. Privacy modules may enhance student privacy. Incentives may be provided for motivating students to achieve. The career opportunity module may be configured to provide students with examples of career opportunities that match the student's interests.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing secure access to prescribed medications are disclosed. A database includes information regarding prescribed medications for patients, unique patient identifiers, each associated with a respective portion of the information regarding one or more of the prescribed medications and unique secondary user identifiers. Sets of unique identifiers are received, each including a first and second unique identifier. For each received set, the first and second unique identifiers are compared against the unique patient and secondary identifiers respectively to determine if a match exist. If so, access is permitted to the associated portions of the information to a designated remote device associated with the respective set of unique identifiers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for secure delivery of prescribed medications are provided. Patient data for a particular patient is received from a requesting device and verified. Database(s) are queried to retrieve prescription information associated with the particular patient and transmitted to the requesting device and one is selected along with a delivery option, including a location. A lockable container is programmed with the authentication information for said particular patient. A drone for carrying the lockable container is programmed with the delivery location for dispatch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing world-wide access to prescribed medications include a prescription database with prescriptions, each associated with a unique patient identifier and an anticipated remaining quantity, which is automatically updated over time by software, when executed, based on a prescribed dosage for the prescriptions. The software causes periodic review of the prescriptions to identify a subset where the anticipated remaining quantity is at or below a predetermined threshold, and for each, generates a patient electronic notification at a respective patient system prompting a telehealth visit. Where an affirmative response is received a second electronic notification is generated by the software at a respective healthcare provider system prompting acceptance of the telehealth visit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing virtual pharmacy consultations are disclosed. A prescription database includes unique patient identifiers and associated prescriptions, each associated with a pharmacist identifier. Requests for virtual pharmacist consultations are received from the patient systems, each identifying one of the prescriptions. For each of the requests, the pharmacist identifier associated with the prescription is identified, and an electronic communications link is established between the patient system and a respective one of pharmacist systems for a telecommunications session.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hiring persons to perform services on a temporary basis are provided. Data from worker user devices is received and profiles for worker users are established at an application hosted by server(s). Indications of ownership or membership interest in a larger entity by the worker users are provided way an ownership exchange subsystem hosted at the server(s). Data from hiring user devices is received and job entries are established. Indications of acceptances for the job entries and completion of jobs are received. Compensation amounts due to the worker users for the completed jobs is determined by payment module hosted at the server(s). Payments are electronically collected from hiring entities and payment is electronically disbursed to the worker users by way of a payment module hosted by the server(s).

Abstract: A server hosts an application for hiring persons to perform services on a temporary basis. At least one hiring user electronic device and at least one worker user electronic device are placed in communication with the server. Following indication of agreement between a respective worker users and hiring users, information related to a task for which the worker is hired is displayed at an augmented reality devices associated with the respective worker user, such as to provide instructions for the task.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing world-wide access to prescribed medications are provided. A prescription database receives electronic prescriptions from healthcare provider systems which are stored in one or more blockchains. Each electronic prescription is associated a unique patient identifier in the blockchain(s). Unique patient identifiers are received from pharmacy systems and the electronic prescriptions are retrieved from the patient prescription database for display. Following receipt of dispensation information from the pharmacy systems, new blocks are generated for updating the blockchain(s) at the prescription database.

Abstract: A safety system and related methods for a train are disclosed. A control system receives data from sensor(s) located at an engine or car of the train and determines if any stored safety parameters are exceeded. If so, the controller activates a safety device of the engine or car to slow or stop the train, transmits an electronic notification indicating activation of the safety device to a first remote device and the second remote device, and prevents deactivation of the safety device unless and until an authenticated override authorization is received from both the first and second remote devices.

Abstract: A safety system and related methods for a train are provided. Sensors are located at axles and bearing of freight cars. Where a control system determines that data received from sensors located at axles and bearings of freight cars exceed safety parameters, safety devices for the train are activated which slow or stop the train, an alert is transmitted to at least two remote devices, one associated with a railroad operator authority and one associated with a local governmental authority, and deactivation of the safety devices is electronically prevented unless and until authenticated override authorizations are received from both remote devices.

Abstract: A strapless, personal protective face mask that includes glasses, a nosepiece, and a mouth covering is described. The glasses are configured to be worn by a user and includes a bridge. The face mask may include a nosepiece having a curved body, an attachment portion disposed along the top of the body, and an attachment feature configured to securely attach the nosepiece to, for example, the bridge of the glasses. The mouth covering extends from the bottom of the body and covers at least a majority of the user's mouth. An embodiment having a transparent shield over the zone about a user's mouth is also described.

Abstract: Devices, such as containers, systems, and methods for facilitating intermittent fueling, or adherence to other dietary plans or programs, are provided. The containers may include a moveable access panel, a locking mechanism configured to selectively secure the access panel in a closed position, and a controller configured to receive user input regarding dietary plan preferences and operate the locking mechanism in accordance with the user input. The container may be programmed locally or by way of a remote server. Locking operations may be modified according to consumption and activity information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing user-controlled access to prescribed medications are provided. A cloud-based prescription database includes prescriptions, each associated with a unique patient identifier, locations of pharmacies, and available stock for the pharmacies. A unique patient identifier is received from a user device and the related prescriptions are retrieved from the database and displayed for user selection. Pharmacies which are geographically proximate to a location of the given user device which report availability of the medication associated with the user selected prescription are displayed at a map at the given user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for printing a manufacturing object using solvent melding by additive manufacturing are provided. Build data is uploaded to a controller for creating the manufacturing object. A recoater individually deposits multiple layers of granulized build material within a build box. A printhead deposits a solvent configured to meld the build material at respective areas of the multiple layers in accordance with said build data following deposit of each of the multiple layers of the build material within the build box.

Abstract: A respirator mask that includes a body, a nasal interface, and a mouthpiece. The body defines an exterior surface and an interior space. The mouthpiece includes an inner channel that is insertable into a human mouth, wherein the inner channel extends outward from the exterior surface of the body and defines an opening into the interior space. The nasal interface includes a recessed portion that is recessed into the body and is configured to receive at least part of a human nose. The nasal interface further includes a pair of nozzles, wherein each nozzle of the pair of nozzles is insertable into a nostril of a wearer and defines an opening into the interior space.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to stop signs with traffic control features are provided. One or more assemblies, each with stop signs and traffic signaling devices which signal vehicles to proceed or wait are provided, preferably at a side of a roadway of an intersection. Arrival times for one or more vehicles are determined. A signal indicating permission to proceed is sent from a command center to the assembly associated with the earliest of the arrival times with permission to set the traffic signaling device of the assembly to proceed.

Abstract: A server hosts an application for hiring persons to perform services on a temporary basis. At least one hiring user electronic device and at least one worker user electronic device are placed in communication with the server. The application presents a list of matching jobs to a worker user based on job entries created by hiring users. Once a job is mutually accepted, the worker performs the services. The hiring user confirms that the work was performed and updates are undertaken accordingly. Bids for desired services may be automatically gathered and selected.

Abstract: A server hosts an application for hiring persons to perform services on a temporary basis. At least one hiring user electronic device and at least one worker user electronic device are placed in communication with the server. The application gathers information to register new worker users and hiring users as well as create new job entries. The application presents a list of matching jobs to a worker user. Once a job is selected, the worker performs the services. The hiring user confirms that the work was performed and the worker user's compensation is calculated and disbursed.