Abstract: Methods and apparatus for real-time, quantifiable monitoring of high-risk areas of biological tissue are described. The methods and apparatus use impedance spectroscopy to detect subtle changes in tissue health.

Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition for use in personal care products adapted to be applied to, and left on, the skin or hair of a human or animal subject, said encapsulated perfume composition comprising one or more polyurea capsules having a volume average diameter of 20 to 90 microns, and a capsule shell weight, which is 5 to 40% based on the total weight of the capsules.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an ampholyte copolymer as a colloidal stabilizer in the preparation of core-shell microcapsules containing a fragrance, wherein the ampholyte copolymer comprises: 2 to 99 mol % of cationic monomer having at least one quaternary ammonium group, 1 to 98 mol % of acrylic based monomer, 0 to 97 mol % of non-ionic monomer, and wherein the ampholyte copolymer has more cationic charges than anionic charges, wherein the cationic charges of the ampholyte copolymer are exclusively due to the at least one quaternary ammonium group of the cationic monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an encapsulated fragrance composition including at least one microcapsule dispersed in a dispersion medium, said at least one microcapsule including a fragrance oil core and a positively charged shell, which includes a reaction product of at least one at least difunctional anionically modified isocyanate with an amine or alcohol, preferably a polyamine, and wherein the shell is formed around droplet of core material that is stabilized with a positively charged colloidal stabilizer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process of formation of said encapsulated fragrance compositions.

Abstract: An inventory system can include a workspace in which is defined different areas and different stations at which tasks can be performed. A receipt receptacle received from a shipping vehicle can be moved to a rack without separating items from the receipt vehicle. A mobile drive unit can move the rack to an area on the workspace depending on information known about the items. Items from the receipt receptacle can be removed from the receipt receptacle and placed in inventory holders for movement or storage or in other receptacles for performance of other tasks such as order processing.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an integrated electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filter and power line communication (PLC) interface. The EMC filter and PLC interface comprises a first filter winding and a second filter winding configured as a common mode choke; and a two-part winding on the common mode choke, wherein the two-part winding comprises (i) a first winding coupled proximate the first filter winding and (ii) a second winding coupled proximate the second filter winding, wherein the first winding and the second winding have an equal number of turns, and wherein phasing of the first winding is reversed with respect to the second winding.

Abstract: An inventory system can include multiple floors. The system can assign operations involving inventory items to a floor based on information about the floor, other floors, the operations, and/or the inventory items. In one example, the system may assign an order to be assembled on a floor based on the floor containing items for the order. Items may be moved to the floor from other floors to complete the order. In another example, a receipt receptacle received from a shipping vehicle can be moved to a rack without separating inventory items from the receipt vehicle. A mobile drive unit can move the rack to a floor based on information known about the inventory items matching criteria about the floor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.

Abstract: A system for applying a tensile load to a component includes a failsafe structure, a principal part of which is configured to act in compression during application of the load to the component, but which includes a mechanical fuse configured to act in tension during application of the load to the component. The mechanical fuse being configured to fracture upon the application of a predetermined tensile force thereto.

Abstract: A microcapsule composition, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea which contains at least one permanent cationic group, which is covalently bonded to the shell and the core comprises at least one perfume ingredient, and wherein the shell of the microcapsules does not contain guanidinium groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a proximity alert to the operator of a vehicle, such as a vehicle approaching a pedestrian crosswalk. A fixed or mobile controller (beacon) component when activated transmits a signal relating to a potential hazard, and a software application (“app”) installed on a smartphone or other device provides the receiver/notification component. The app delivers an audible, visual, and/or tactile alert to drivers via their smartphones, tablet computers, or mobile devices installed in their vehicles that they are approaching an “activated” pedestrian crosswalk, intersection, railroad crossing, road hazard or work zone, emergency vehicle, or even a bicyclist when they are equipped with a beacon.

Abstract: Encapsulated perfume composition comprising at least one aminoplast core-shell microcapsule dispersed in a suspending medium, the microcapsule comprising a perfume-containing core encapsulated in a shell, said shell comprising a network of cross-linked aminoplast resin, wherein 75-100% of the resin comprises 50-90%, preferably from 60-85%, of a terpolymer and from 10-50%, preferably from 10-25%, of a polymeric stabilizer; the terpolymer comprising: (a) from 20-35 wt %, preferably 22-30% by weight of moieties derived from at least one triamine, (b) from 30-60 wt %, preferably 40-55% by weight of moieties derived from at least one diamine, (c) from 20-35 wt %, preferably 22-30% by weight of moieties derived from the group consisting of alkylene and alkylenoxy moieties having 1 to 6 methylene units, preferably 1 to 4 methylene units and most preferably 1 methylene unit.

Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition comprising at least one perfume-containing aminoplast core-shell microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous suspending medium, the microcapsule being characterized in that it bears a positive charge.

Abstract: An inventory system can include multiple floors. The system can assign operations involving inventory items to a floor based on information about the floor, other floors, the operations, and/or the inventory items. In one example, the system may assign an order to be assembled on a floor based on the floor containing items for the order. Items may be moved to the floor from other floors to complete the order. In another example, a receipt receptacle received from a shipping vehicle can be moved to a rack without separating inventory items from the receipt vehicle. A mobile drive unit can move the rack to a floor based on information known about the inventory items matching criteria about the floor.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for measuring current within a converter. The converter including a resonant tank circuit with a capacitor, the resonant tank circuit is coupled to a DC input bridge and a first terminal of the capacitor is coupled to a ground of the DC input bridge. In addition, a voltage monitor coupled across the capacitor for measuring a voltage across the capacitor. The converter also includes a resonant current calculation module for computing a tank current value based on the voltage.

Abstract: An inventory system can include multiple floors. The system can assign operations involving inventory items to a floor based on information about the floor, other floors, the operations, and/or the inventory items. In one example, the system may assign an order to be assembled on a floor based on the floor containing items for the order. Items may be moved to the floor from other floors to complete the order. In another example, a receipt receptacle received from a shipping vehicle can be moved to a rack without separating inventory items from the receipt vehicle. A mobile drive unit can move the rack to a floor based on information known about the inventory items matching criteria about the floor.

Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition in the form of a slurry comprising one or more core-shell capsules, dispersed in an aqueous dispersing medium, wherein the core contains a perfume and the shell contains a polyurea resin, and wherein the capsules are in the form of a stable suspension having a viscosity of up to 3000 centipoise, and more particularly about 150 to 3000 centipoise when measured on a rheometer, using rotating disks at a shear rate of 21 s?1 at a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: An encapsulated perfume composition wherein the shell contains a polyurea resin and the core contains a perfume comprising an aldehyde-containing perfume ingredient or ingredients, a non-aromatic cyclic perfume ingredient, and an alkyl salicylate and/or a 2,2,2-trisubstituted acetal,