Abstract: A supercritical ethylene extraction process for selectively recovering a phenolic compound from bio-crude and/or bio-oil comprises providing a reactor containing bio-crude and/or bio-oil, wherein the reactor has an operating pressure, introducing an ethylene solvent at the operating pressure to the reactor, and using the ethylene solvent at the operating pressure to extract the extracted portion from the feedstock, wherein the extracted portion comprises the selected phenolic compound at a concentration equal to or greater than 70 wt % on a dry basis.

Abstract: A wheel assembly comprising a wheel that is rotatable about a shaft. The wheel is supported by a plurality of connecting members to rotate about a plurality of motors that are arranged on the shaft. The plurality of motors are operable to control the connecting members so as to adjustably shift a central axis through the wheel relative to a central axis through the shaft. The wheel assembly may thus be used to dynamically adjust a position of the wheel axis relative to the central axis of the motors.

Abstract: A payment card benefit assessment system and method includes a computing device accepting payment card benefit catalog information from a payment card issuer and payment card transaction data from a payment card processing network. The payment card transaction data is analyzed to group cardholders into one demographic clusters and to determine an estimated benefit value for each of the demographic clusters. Individualized payment card benefit options are presented to an individual cardholder based on the individual cardholder's payment card transactions and the determined estimated benefit value for a corresponding one of the plurality of demographic clusters.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transmitting credentials to a transaction processing system, the credentials arranged in sets and a set including a unique identifier and verification data elements. Credentials are activated and are then available for use in at least one subsequent transaction. In the transaction, in response to receiving authorization from a user, the unique identifier and verification data elements from a set are transmitted to the transaction processing system for the user. The credentials are activated using an activation mode selected from at least a first activation mode and a second activation mode. In the first activation mode, additional user input for the verification data elements associated with the unique identifier is received from the user. In the second activation mode, the user is authenticated, and verification data elements are received via a data communications network are received from a trusted data processing system remote from the user.

Abstract: Examples provide a multilevel switched-mode ultrasound transmitter comprising a first push-pull transistor arrangement comprising first and second drive transistors, third and fourth additional switched transistors, each arranged as a bidirectional load switch with a one of the first and second drive transistors, wherein the first drive transistor and associated third additional switched transistor operate in series as a first arm of the first push-pull transistor arrangement, and the second drive transistor and associated fourth additional switched transistor operate in series as a second arm of the first push-pull transistor arrangement, wherein each arm is coupled between a respective polarity instance of a first bipolar drive voltage supply and a common output.

Abstract: A strake may extend along a portion of an approaching side of a tail boom of a helicopter. A number of vortex generators (VGs) may extend along a portion of a retreating side of the tail boom. For tail booms with circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs are positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees below a horizontal plane of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. For tail booms with non-circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs is positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees above a location where a change in curvature is greatest (e.g., where flow separation would otherwise occur) on a bottom half of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. A fairing may be located on the retreating side on the upper half of the tail boom, to create an asymmetric profile.

Abstract: A cryogenic, kinetically active formulation in a pressurized package; the package; and a method of making the formulation and the package.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of making confined nanocatalysts within mesoporous materials (MPMs). The methods utilize solid state growth of nanocrystalline metal organic frameworks (MOFs) followed by controlled transformation to generate nanocatalysts in situ within the mesoporous material. The disclosure also provides applications of the nanocatalysts to a wide variety of fields including, but not limited to, liquid organic hydrogen carriers, synthetic liquid fuel preparation, and nitrogen fixation.

Abstract: A payment card benefit assessment system and method includes a computing device accepting payment card benefit catalog information from a payment card issuer and payment card transaction data from a payment card processing network. The payment card transaction data is analyzed to group cardholders into one demographic clusters and to determine an estimated benefit value for each of the demographic clusters. Individualized payment card benefit options are presented to an individual cardholder based on the individual cardholder's payment card transactions and the determined estimated benefit value for a corresponding one of the plurality of demographic clusters.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transmitting credentials to a transaction processing system, the credentials arranged in sets and a set including a unique identifier and verification data elements. Credentials are activated and are then available for use in at least one subsequent transaction. In the transaction, in response to receiving authorization from a user, the unique identifier and verification data elements from a set are transmitted to the transaction processing system for the user. The credentials are activated using an activation mode selected from at least a first activation mode and a second activation mode. In the first activation mode, additional user input for the verification data elements associated with the unique identifier is received from the user. In the second activation mode, the user is authenticated, and verification data elements are received via a data communications network are received from a trusted data processing system remote from the user.

Abstract: A payment card benefit assessment system and method includes a computing device accepting payment card benefit catalog information from a payment card issuer and payment card transaction data from a payment card processing network. The payment card transaction data is analyzed to group cardholders into one demographic clusters and to determine an estimated benefit value for each of the demographic clusters. Individualized payment card benefit options are presented to an individual cardholder based on the individual cardholder's payment card transactions and the determined estimated benefit value for a corresponding one of the plurality of demographic clusters.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transmitting credentials to a transaction processing system, the credentials arranged in sets and a set including a unique identifier and verification data elements. Credentials are activated and are then available for use in at least one subsequent transaction. In the transaction, in response to receiving authorization from a user, the unique identifier and verification data elements from a set are transmitted to the transaction processing system for the user. The credentials are activated using an activation mode selected from at least a first activation mode and a second activation mode. In the first activation mode, additional user input for the verification data elements associated with the unique identifier is received from the user. In the second activation mode, the user is authenticated, and verification data elements are received via a data communications network are received from a trusted data processing system remote from the user.

Abstract: A payment card benefit assessment system and method includes a computing device accepting payment card benefit catalog information from a payment card issuer and payment card transaction data from a payment card processing network. The payment card transaction data is analyzed to group cardholders into one demographic clusters and to determine an estimated benefit value for each of the demographic clusters. Individualized payment card benefit options are presented to an individual cardholder based on the individual cardholder's payment card transactions and the determined estimated benefit value for a corresponding one of the plurality of demographic clusters.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for creating a second unique identifier for a user in a second system based on a first unique identifier for a user in a first system. A first authentication process is initiated based on a first unique identifier associated with the user in the first system. Responsive to the user successfully authenticating during the first authentication process, the second unique identifier for a user in the second system is generated. The second unique identifier is based on user data associated with the first unique identifier in the first system, and the second unique identifier is different from the first unique identifier.

Abstract: Hybridoma cell lines produce monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to an APOBEC3 protein. The antibodies can be used in various methods. In some aspects, an anti-APOBEC3 antibody may be immobilized to a substrate. In another aspect, this disclosure provides a vector that includes a nucleic acid sequence encoding antibody produced by a hybridoma cell line that produces an antibody that specifically binds to an APOBEC3 protein.

Abstract: The present inventions relate to an improved paint booth for drying water-based and solvent-based coatings applied to a vehicle. The paint booth provides a flash cycle for drying water-based coatings. The paint booth has an enclosure in which the vehicle may be placed, the enclosure having intake and exhaust outlets for an airflow. The paint booth also has one or more blower assemblies, the one or more blower assemblies for supplying the airflow in the intake. Each of said one or more blower assemblies includes a blower and a first three-phase AC motor. The first AC motor being controlled by a variable frequency drive controller. The paint booth also has one or more exhaust fan assemblies, the exhaust fan assembly including a fan and a second three-phase AC motor. The second AC motor is controlled by a variable frequency drive controller.

Abstract: A strake may extend along a portion of an approaching side of a tail boom of a helicopter. A number of vortex generators (VGs) may extend along a portion of a retreating side of the tail boom. For tail booms with circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs are positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees below a horizontal plane of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. For tail booms with non-circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs is positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees above a location where a change in curvature is greatest (e.g., where flow separation would otherwise occur) on a bottom half of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. A fairing may be located on the retreating side on the upper half of the tail boom, to create an asymmetric profile.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for creating a second unique identifier for a user in a second system based on a first unique identifier for a user in a first system. A first authentication process is initiated based on a first unique identifier associated with the user in the first system. Responsive to the user successfully authenticating during the first authentication process, the second unique identifier for a user in the second system is generated. The second unique identifier is based on user data associated with the first unique identifier in the first system, and the second unique identifier is different from the first unique identifier.

Abstract: A strake may extend along a portion of an approaching side of a tail boom of a helicopter. A number of vortex generators (VGs) may extend along a portion of a retreating side of the tail boom. For tail booms with circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs are positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees below a horizontal plane of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. For tail booms with non-circular cross sections, the strake and the VGs is positioned between approximately 5 and 15 degrees above a location where a change in curvature is greatest (e.g., where flow separation would otherwise occur) on a bottom half of the tail boom when viewed end on, on respective sides of the tail boom. A fairing may be located on the retreating side on the upper half of the tail boom, to create an asymmetric profile.