Abstract: The present invention introduces a toilet-urinal combination design, in rim and rimless options, encompassing a bowl structure with a semi-circular cup-shaped extension. A water flush design has been shown to clean the bowl extension for both the rim and rimless options. The invention is suitable for manufacture in stainless steel or ceramic materials such as porcelain and vitreous china. The design allows users who urinate standing up to stand closer to the bowl with legs on either side of the protruding cup-shaped extension, reducing the risk of unintentional spills and providing enhanced user comfort during urination. Importantly, the incorporation of this semi-circular cup-shaped extension ensures that genital contact with the bowl is minimized during seated urination and urinating while defecating, adding an extra user comfort and hygiene. The urinal extension design also allows the user better access to self-care when seated.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides for a method and system for predicting project outcomes. The present method and system for predicting project outcomes aids a project manager or CEO in quickly determining if projects are on track to be completed as scheduled, and what areas or personnel need assistance in meeting their project goals and deadlines.

Abstract: Cargo anti-theft systems, apparatus, and related methods. Anti-theft controllers of embodiments are configured to sense the openings of cargo switches and to electronically operate locks responsive thereto. Moreover, the switches are mechanically coupled to the access points in manners such that the access points cannot be opened without opening the switches. Some controllers are configured to output signals indicative of openings of the switches while some are configured to unlock the locks only in pre-selected geo-zones. The pre-selected voltages, moreover, can differ from 12 VDC and can be user-selected. Furthermore, controllers can be configured to sense (modifiable) PINs associated with openings of the cargo switches. The controllers can include a coupler which securely couples it to the vehicle. It can also be configured to sense a position of the lock. Such controllers, furthermore, can be configured to lock the lock responsive to the lock position and/or can comprise a battery.

Abstract: Cargo anti-theft systems, apparatus, and related methods. Anti-theft controllers of embodiments are configured to sense the openings of cargo switches and to electronically operate locks responsive thereto. Moreover, the switches are mechanically coupled to the access points in manners such that the access points cannot be opened without opening the switches. Some controllers are configured to output signals indicative of openings of the switches while some are configured to unlock the locks only in pre-selected geo-zones. The pre-selected voltages, moreover, can differ from 12 VDC and can be user-selected. Furthermore, controllers can be configured to sense (modifiable) PINs associated with openings of the cargo switches. The controllers can include a coupler which securely couples it to the vehicle. It can also be configured to sense a position of the lock. Such controllers, furthermore, can be configured to lock the lock responsive to the lock position and/or can comprise a battery.

Abstract: Analytical methods using hydrogen/deuterium exchange are provided which reduce or eliminate the back-exchange of deuterium for hydrogen. The methods, which are useful in protein and peptide mapping, include the steps of (a) providing a peptide or protein comprising a solvent accessible hydrogen; (b) exchanging the solvent accessible hydrogen for a deuterium; (c) separating the peptide or protein with supercritical fluid chromatography; and (d) analyzing by mass spectrometry the mass of the separated peptide or protein. Supercritical fluid chromatography enables the observation of fast exchanging hydrogen atoms missed using conventional liquid chromatography methods.