Abstract: A third-party server, delegated by organizations to manage application environment, may maintain a plurality of guided workflow plans. At least one of the guided workflow plans may include one or more steps associated with setting up an interaction control policy. The third-party server may receive an interaction report associated with the organization. The interaction report may include metadata of one or more devices that interacted with other devices. The third-party server may identify a particular device to which existing interaction control policies of the organization are inapplicable. The third-party server may search for additional out-of-band information of the particular device using the metadata in the interaction report. The third-party server may select an applicable guided workflow plan for setting up an applicable interaction control policy for the particular device. A guided workflow may be presented via a graphical user interface according to the applicable guided workflow plan.

Abstract: A high-pressure gas compressor comprises a single-acting cam driven piston with a pressure compensation chamber disposed between the piston and the cam. A roller tappet assembly transmits reciprocating motion from the cam to the piston. A pressurized gas directed to the pressure compensation chamber offsets forces acting on the piston from the compression chamber gas pressure, thereby reducing Hertzian pressure between the tappet roller and the cam. Overall efficiency and durability can be improved by reducing friction between compressor components, for example by employing thin film coatings to reduce friction, pressurized oil lubrication systems and higher cylinder bore diameter to piston stroke ratios. The service life of gas seals and compression efficiency can be improved by thermal management strategies, including liquid-cooled compressor cylinder liners and intercoolers between compression stages.

Abstract: A high-pressure gas compressor comprises a single-acting cam driven piston with a pressure compensation chamber disposed between the piston and the cam. A roller tappet assembly transmits reciprocating motion from the cam to the piston. A pressurized gas directed to the pressure compensation chamber offsets forces acting on the piston from the compression chamber gas pressure, thereby reducing Hertzian pressure between the tappet roller and the cam. Overall efficiency and durability can be improved by reducing friction between compressor components, for example by employing thin film coatings to reduce friction, pressurized oil lubrication systems and higher cylinder bore diameter to piston stroke ratios. The service life of gas seals and compression efficiency can be improved by thermal management strategies, including liquid-cooled compressor cylinder liners and intercoolers between compression stages.

Abstract: A non-invasive method for gene regulation during gene therapy comprises the steps of introducing electromagnetic field response elements into a gene promoter not having any electromagnetic field response elements to serve as switches for regulating exogenously introduced genes, and applying an electromagnetic field to the introduced electromagnetic field response elements to induce gene expression. In this way, a safer, more effective, and more precise method for gene therapy is provided of inducing production of desired genetic products.

Abstract: A unique approach to clinical application of cytoprotection is offered by electromagnetic (EM) field induction of stress proteins. Electromagnetic fields are non-invasive and easily applied, compared to the current hyperthermia protocols. Fertilized dipteran eggs and cultured rodent cardiomyocytes (H9c2 cells) were used as first-level models to test electromagnetic fields for their ability to induce increased hsp70 levels for effective cytoprotection. Eggs preconditioned with an 8 &mgr;T 60 Hz EM field for 30 minutes had a 114% increase in hsp70 levels, and an average 82% increase in survival following a lethal temperature of 36.5° C. Thermal pre-conditioning at 32° C. was not nearly as effective in dipteran eggs, inducing only a 44% increase in survival. Preconditioning of cultured murine cardiomyocytes (H9c2 cells) with an 8 &mgr;T 60 Hz field induced a 77% average increase in hsp70 levels.

Abstract: A non-invasive method for gene regulation during gene therapy comprises the steps of introducing electromagnetic field response elements into a gene promoter not having any electromagnetic field response elements to serve as switches for regulating exogenously introduced genes, and applying an electromagnetic field to the introduced electromagnetic field response elements to induce gene expression. In this way, a safer, more effective, and more precise method for gene therapy is provided of inducing production of desired genetic products.