Abstract: An embossment (100) on a sheet of film and a glove produced from the embossed sheet of film is disclosed. The embossment (100) comprises a base surface (103); a raised surface (102) opposite to the base surface (103); and at least one recessed area (104) formed therein and extending from the base surface (103) and the raised surface (102) to the base surface (103), wherein depth (Dr) of the recessed area (104) is between 50% to 99% relative to height (He) of the embossment (100) between the base surface (103) and the raised surface (102).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a bird's nest extract and the various extracts obtained from said method. In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a bird's nest extract, the extract comprising at least one molecule obtained from edible bird's nest (EBN), the method comprising the steps of: (a) washing raw EBN; (b) filtering the washed EBN; (c) extracting the molecule from the EBN; and (d) isolating the molecule.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating a vessel of a patient are provided. The method includes outputting, to a touch-sensitive display of a bedside controller, a screen display including: a visual representation of a first pressure ratio of pressure measurements obtained by first and second instruments positioned within a vessel while the second instrument is moved from a distal position to a proximal position relative a stenosis and the first instrument remains stationary; and a first proximal pressure waveform and a first distal pressure waveform; receiving, through the touch-sensitive display of the bedside controller, a user touch input on the first proximal pressure waveform and/or the first distal pressure waveform identifying a time at which pressure measurements were obtained; and modifying the screen display, in response to the user touch input, to further include a visual representation of the obtained pressure measurements corresponding to the identified time.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating a vessel of a patient are provided. The method includes outputting, to a touch-sensitive display of a bedside controller, a screen display including: a visual representation of a first pressure ratio of pressure measurements obtained by first and second instruments positioned within a vessel while the second instrument is moved from a distal position to a proximal position relative a stenosis and the first instrument remains stationary; and a first proximal pressure waveform and a first distal pressure waveform; receiving, through the touch-sensitive display of the bedside controller, a user touch input on the first proximal pressure waveform and/or the first distal pressure waveform identifying a time at which pressure measurements were obtained; and modifying the screen display, in response to the user touch input, to further include a visual representation of the obtained pressure measurements corresponding to the identified time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a genetically modified seed. In particular, there is provided a process for producing a genetically modified Cannabis seed that germinates into a plant, the process comprising: (a) preparing a cell culture comprising genetically engineered Cannabis cells having at least one gene that expresses a psychoactive cannabinoid deleted; (b) establishing a callus culture for forming a somatic embryo; (c) forming a bio-ink comprising the somatic embryo that is encapsulated by a hydrogel and used as an artificial seed; and (d) three-dimensional (3D) printing the artificial seed comprised in the bio-ink. Also provided the 3D-printed artificial Cannabis seed having a shape other than that of a naturally occurring wild type Cannabis seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an extract from edible bird's nest, a bird's nest extract and uses of the bird's nest extract. The method comprises preparing an edible bird's nest (EBN) mixture; and contacting the mixture with an extraction solution to bind a molecule in the mixture, wherein the extraction solution comprises at least one binding moiety selected from the group comprising an opsonin binding moiety, a complement protein binding moiety, a lectin binding moiety, a ficolin binding moiety, a collectin binding moiety, and a pentraxin binding moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a bird's nest extract and the various extracts obtained from said method. In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a bird's nest extract, the extract comprising at least one molecule obtained from edible bird's nest (EBN), the method comprising the steps of: (a) washing raw EBN; (b) filtering the washed EBN; (c) extracting the molecule from the EBN; and (d) isolating the molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a bird's nest extract and the various extracts obtained from said method. In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a bird's nest extract, the extract comprising at least one molecule obtained from edible bird's nest (EBN), the method comprising the steps of: (a) washing raw EBN; (b) filtering the washed EBN; (c) extracting the molecule from the EBN; and (d) isolating the molecule.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of dual-band multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes a circuit board, a first antenna radiating element positioned on the circuit board, a second antenna radiating element positioned on the circuit board, and at least two antenna feeding elements extending from the circuit board. Each of the at least two antenna feeding elements is electrically connected with a different one of the first and second antenna elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a bird's nest extract and the various extracts obtained from said method. In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a bird's nest extract, the extract comprising at least one molecule obtained from edible bird's nest (EBN), the method comprising the steps of: (a) washing raw EBN; (b) filtering the washed EBN; (c) extracting the molecule from the EBN; and (d) isolating the molecule.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of dual-band multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antennas. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes a circuit board, a first antenna radiating element positioned on the circuit board, a second antenna radiating element positioned on the circuit board, and at least two antenna feeding elements extending from the circuit board. Each of the at least two antenna feeding elements is electrically connected with a different one of the first and second antenna elements.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of multiport multiband vehicular antenna assemblies. In exemplary embodiments, a multiport multiband antenna assembly may include multiple ports (e.g., three, four, or five ports, etc.) with different combinations of antennas or radiators operable over various frequencies, such as one or more cellular frequencies (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE), etc.), internet frequencies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi ISM, etc.), satellite navigation frequencies (e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), etc.), and/or other frequencies. For example, a multiport multiband antenna assembly may include radiators or antennas operable with LTE, WI-FI, GPS (and/or with other cellular, internet, and/or satellite navigation frequencies) where the radiators or antennas are located and/or part of a single antenna system, e.g.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating a vessel of a patient are provided. The method includes outputting, to a touch-sensitive display of a bedside controller, a screen display including: a visual representation of a first pressure ratio of pressure measurements obtained by first and second instruments positioned within a vessel while the second instrument is moved from a distal position to a proximal position relative a stenosis and the first instrument remains stationary; and a first proximal pressure waveform and a first distal pressure waveform; receiving, through the touch-sensitive display of the bedside controller, a user touch input on the first proximal pressure waveform and/or the first distal pressure waveform identifying a time at which pressure measurements were obtained; and modifying the screen display, in response to the user touch input, to further include a visual representation of the obtained pressure measurements corresponding to the identified time.

Abstract: The application provides a movable apparatus for forming a thermo-softening part. The apparatus includes a first placement unit, a second placement unit, and a heat source. The first placement unit comprises one or more first rollers, which are movable in a first predetermined path. The second placement unit comprises one or more second rollers, which correspond to the first rollers. The second rollers are movable in a second predetermined path. The heat source is provided for heating an elongated thermo-softening material to a predetermined temperature. The first rollers and the second rollers are provided on opposite sides of the elongated thermo-softening material for compressing the thermo-softening material to form the thermo-softening material.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating a vessel of a patient are provided. The method includes outputting, to a touch-sensitive display of a bedside controller, a screen display including: a visual representation of a first pressure ratio of pressure measurements obtained by first and second instruments positioned within a vessel while the second instrument is moved from a distal position to a proximal position relative a stenosis and the first instrument remains stationary; and a first proximal pressure waveform and a first distal pressure waveform; receiving, through the touch-sensitive display of the bedside controller, a user touch input on the first proximal pressure waveform and/or the first distal pressure waveform identifying a time at which pressure measurements were obtained; and modifying the screen display, in response to the user touch input, to further include a visual representation of the obtained pressure measurements corresponding to the identified time.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of multiport multiband vehicular antenna assemblies. In exemplary embodiments, a multiport multiband antenna assembly may include multiple ports (e.g., three, four, or five ports, etc.) with different combinations of antennas or radiators operable over various frequencies, such as one or more cellular frequencies (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE), etc.), internet frequencies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi ISM, etc.), satellite navigation frequencies (e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), etc.), and/or other frequencies. For example, a multiport multiband antenna assembly may include radiators or antennas operable with LTE, WI-FI, GPS (and/or with other cellular, internet, and/or satellite navigation frequencies) where the radiators or antennas are located and/or part of a single antenna system, e.g.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of antennas and antenna systems including the same. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes a substrate, a radiating element along the substrate, and a ground element along the substrate. The radiating element includes a high band radiating arm and a low band radiating arm. The antenna may further include one or more resistors for separately controlling peak gain for the high and low bands. Additionally, or alternatively, the antenna may include a ground plane arm along the substrate and a waveguide coplanar transmission line along the substrate for feeding the radiating element. The antenna may comprise a printed circuit board (PCB) dipole antenna. In another exemplary embodiment, an antenna system generally includes first and second PCB dipole antennas. Each PCB dipole antenna may include a high band radiating element or arm and a low band radiating element or arm.

Abstract: The application provides a movable apparatus for forming a thermo-softening part. The apparatus includes a first placement unit, a second placement unit, and a heat source. The first placement unit comprises one or more first rollers, which are movable in a first predetermined path. The second placement unit comprises one or more second rollers, which correspond to the first rollers. The second rollers are movable in a second predetermined path. The heat source is provided for heating an elongated thermo-softening material to a predetermined temperature. The first rollers and the second rollers are provided on opposite sides of the elongated thermo-softening material for compressing the thermo-softening material to form the thermo-softening material.

Abstract: A 3-dimensional (3D) precast locating system for identifying and tracking 3D location, that includes ground elevation and geographical location, of a precast, is provided. The system comprises an RFID tag embedded within the precast, a precast lifting machinery having a hook for lifting the precast, wherein a 3D location of the lifting machinery is predetermined as a reference, and an RFID reader attached to the lifting machinery for identifying the precast by operationally reading the RFID tag of the lifted precast. The system further comprises a sensor assembly for detecting an instant 3D location of the hook with reference to the predetermined 3D location of the lifting machinery and a position translational controller for deriving an instant 3D location of the lifted precast based on the 3D location of the hook detected by the sensor assembly, with reference to the predetermined 3D location of the lifting machinery.

Abstract: A fully integrated silicon-based bandpass filter which lends itself to applications in the gigahertz region is disclosed. The bandpass filter is fabricated on an integrated circuit and operates as a microwave/millimeter-wave filtering circuit. In accordance with one aspect, the bandpass filter includes a first set and a second set of filter coupled elements, a three-port “T” transmission line junction and a perturbing element. The three-port “T” transmission line junction has a first port coupled to a first end of a first one of the first set of filter coupled elements and a second port coupled to a first end of a first one of the second set of filter coupled elements. The perturbing element is coupled to a third port of the three-port “T” transmission line junction. A second one of the first set of filter coupled elements includes an input transmission line and has a first end thereof coupled to an input port and an opposite end thereof having an open end.