Abstract: A needle-suture combination includes a needle having a first needle end and a second needle end opposite to the first needle end, and a suture connected to the needle between the first needle end and the second needle end. Each of the first needle end and the second needle end includes a needle point and a locking groove to receive a locking element of a needle holder. The first needle end and the second needle end each include a needle end stop surface between the groove and the needle point, where the needle end stop surface is arranged to cooperate with a needle channel stop surface of a needle channel of a needle holder.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a microsampling device that allows analysis of proteins in a biological sample, such as a whole blood sample, and provide methods of using the same.

Abstract: Lenses are tinted for control of myopia development. These myopia control tints can be provided in contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, goggles, or other viewing optics. In some cases, dual zone lenses include a clear vision portion and a defocus portion in combination with the myopia control tints. While users can find that lenses with a defocus zone provoke a feeling of blurred vision, the myopia control tints can address the perceived defocus and provide superior user comfort.

Abstract: A head wearable air purifier includes a headgear, an air purifier assembly supported by the headgear, a nozzle assembly and a mask body. The air purifier assembly includes a filter and an airflow generator for generating an airflow through the filter. The nozzle assembly is configured to extend in front of a face of a wearer in use. The nozzle assembly includes an inlet aperture configured to receive a filtered airflow from the air purifier assembly, and an air outlet for emitting the filtered airflow from the nozzle assembly. The mask body detachably connects to the nozzle assembly and defines a cavity for receiving a mouth and/or nose of the wearer. The cavity is in fluid communication with the air outlet.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for increasing the yield of an extracellular product synthesized by an organism cultured in a continuous aerobic fermentation system. The extracellular product yield is increased through the use of an organism modified to decreased production of polyhydroxyalkanoate, to increase production of the extracellular product, and to include promoters that can be inducible in response to nutrient limitation conditions. The extracellular product yield is also increased by operating the continuous fermentation system under particular nutrient limitation conditions. Also provided are non-naturally occurring organisms that have been modified for use with the provided methods, and extracellular products made using the provided methods.

Abstract: A head wearable air purifier has a headgear, and an air purifier assembly supported by the headgear, the air purifier assembly having a filter and an airflow generator for generating an airflow through the filter. The head wearable air purifier has a nozzle assembly having an inlet aperture configured to receive a filtered airflow from the air purifier assembly, and an air outlet for emitting the filtered airflow from the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a first end section connected to the headgear, a second end section connected to the headgear, and a midsection connected to the first end section and the second end section. The first end section has a first portion pivotally connected to the midsection about a first pivot axis, and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion about a second pivot axis substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis, the second portion connected to the headgear.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for intelligently restricting transportation changes based on signals in a dynamic transportation matching system. For example, the disclosed systems can analyze signals associated with transportation of a requestor by a vehicle of a provider to determine whether a transportation-change request is indicated. In response to determining that a transportation-change request is indicated, the disclosed systems can prevent a transportation change to a destination, route, or waypoint and generate a restriction notification. The disclosed system can also provide the restriction notification to at least a provider client device in response to determining that it is safe to do so.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for intelligently restricting transportation changes based on signals in a dynamic transportation matching system. For example, the disclosed systems can analyze signals associated with transportation of a requestor by a vehicle of a provider to determine whether a transportation-change request is indicated. In response to determining that a transportation-change request is indicated, the disclosed systems can prevent a transportation change to a destination, route, or waypoint and generate a restriction notification. The disclosed system can also provide the restriction notification to at least a provider client device in response to determining that it is safe to do so.

Abstract: An ozone supply device is described for generating ozone and supplying the ozone to a livestock feed system for application to livestock feed to sanitize the feed. The device includes an intake port for receiving air from outside the device, an ozone generator for receiving air from the intake port and converting oxygen in the air to ozone, an ozone compressor intake for receiving ozone produced by the ozone generator, a compressor pump for compressing ozone received through the ozone compressor intake, and an ozone supply line for transmitting compressed ozone to a livestock feed system for application to the livestock feed. The device also includes an ozone meter and display, a timer, an inverter, and one or more housings. An adapter is interconnectable between the livestock feed system and the ozone supply line of the ozone supply device to connect them together.

Abstract: An underground drill comprising a frame, a drill carriage, an anchor assembly, a multi-axis input device, an electronic controller, and a mode selector. The drill carriage and the anchor assembly are operably connected to the frame. The electronic controller is configured to receive input from the multi-axis input device and produce a corresponding output signal. The mode selector has an anchor mode, wherein the output signal actuates the anchor assembly, and a drill mode, wherein the output signal actuates the drill carriage.

Abstract: A heat deflector assembly comprising a hood and at least one support leg for supporting the hood above a fire pit, includes at least one side shield which is attachable to the hood, and configured to cover an open side formed between the fire pit and said hood, for capturing and directing heat generated by a fire lit in the fire pit.

Abstract: This hard top boat cover is designed for panels to fit the bow, middle, and stern section of different width and length size boats of similar design through using a “mix and match” system. This means that each section will have more than one panel that can be chosen from for a proper fit. The result is a hard-shell boat cover that can be created for different width and length boats solving the problem of having just one size cover that fits one size boat. The cover's overlap design allows it to fit several boats without interference from gunnel attachments or interior boat obstructions. The cover's design works with an adjustable bracket brace that holds the panel covers up over the boat while being held down by straps that connect it to the boat trailer. The bracket brace design can be placed on a range of gunnel widths and at locations on the gunnel that adjust to the width of the beam of the boat for a snug fit without scarring the gunnel.

Abstract: A seal for use with a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is described. The seal includes a cover layer having pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more releasable portions, an adhesive layer on the cover layer, and one or more patches on the adhesive layer. Each patch is associated with a respective one of the releasable portions 6 and consists of a hot melt polymer. The hot melt polymer can be applied to the adhesive layer using a suitable coating or spraying process.

Abstract: A rubber coating layer is prepared from a sprayable aqueous coating dispersion including: a rubber dispersion including a rubber binder dispersed in an aqueous medium, a sulfur-containing vulcanization agent, and a platy inorganic material. The coating dispersion or a film formed from the coating dispersion is vulcanized at a temperature of from 100° C. to less than 160° C. for up to 1 hour to form the rubber coating layer having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. A sprayable pre-vulcanized coating dispersion is prepared from a coating dispersion including: a rubber dispersion comprising a rubber binder dispersed in an aqueous medium, a sulfur-containing vulcanization agent, and a platy inorganic material. The coating dispersion is vulcanized at a temperature of from 70° C. to less than the boiling point of the aqueous medium to form the pre-vulcanized coating dispersion.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for generating cellular biomass in continuous aerobic fermentation systems. The biomass yield, and the concentration of polyhydroxyalkanoate within the biomass, are each directed to advantageous levels by operating the continuous fermentation system under particular nutrient limitation conditions. Also provided are biomass produced using the provided methods, and animal feed compositions including the provided biomass.

Abstract: A multi-layer product as a seal includes a cover layer having an adhesive layer and a backing layer with a release layer. The cover layer has a first part including one or more releasable portions, each having an associated patch. The backing layer has a pre-formed line of separation that extends across the seal from the first edge to the second edge and separates the backing layer into a first part and a second part. The second part of the backing layer includes at least one removable portion at an edge thereof. Each removable portion is defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation. The cover layer has a second part including at least one flap portion each of which is substantially coincident with a respective one of the removable portions and defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation in the second part of the cover layer.

Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer product or seal is described. An adhesive layer is applied to a surface of a first layer. A patch material is applied to a surface of the adhesive layer, using a coating or spraying process, to define one or more patches. At least the first layer is cut to define pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more first portions. Each first portion is associated with a respective one of the one or more patches.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that implement a reporting function to capture subjective a subjective health assessment of the patient and to correlate that subjective health assessment with more objective patient parameter data, such as ECG waveforms and the like, in an attempt to identify nuances in the objective patient parameter data that can be used to predict future (or even imminent) adverse health events.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-viscosity foamable polyurethane-forming compositions containing a polyol composition having monomeric and higher polyol components and optionally a polyhydroxylated aromatic compound; a polyisocyanate or latent polyisocyanate component or a combination thereof; a blowing agent; and optionally a cyclic carbonate having one or more hydroxyl groups. The monomeric and higher polyols each contain three or more hydroxyl groups, the higher polyol containing residues of the monomeric polyol and optionally residues of the polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, the residues being linked by one or more carbonate and/or ether groups. The Disclosed foamable polyurethane-forming compositions may contain the polyol compositions disclosed; an isocyanate functional component; and a blowing agent. The foamable compositions afford high strength, heat-resistant, low to moderate density foamed-polyurethane compositions useful in a variety of applications including construction, vehicle and packaging applications.

Abstract: A computer that analyzes data is described. During operation, the computer may access the data in the memory. Then, the computer may transform the data into a spatial representation. For example, for biological data, the transformation may be based at least in part on a predefined relationship between the biological data and corresponding spatial locations in a genome. Moreover, the computer may selectively normalize the transformed data to obtain normalized transformed data. Notably, the selective normalization may use different normalization ranges based at least in part on expression levels in a type of biological sequencing. Next, the processor may convert the normalized transformed data into an output image. Furthermore, the processor may analyze the image using an image-analysis technique (such as a pretrained neural network) to determine a classification.