Abstract: A wireless mesh network includes a group of nodes configured to predict cloud movements based on voltage time series data. A node residing in the wireless mesh network records voltage fluctuations at a site where solar power is generated. The voltage fluctuations occur when an advancing cloud reduces solar irradiance at the site, thereby reducing solar power generation. The node correlates these voltage fluctuations with other voltage fluctuations recorded by other nodes at other sites where solar power is generated. The node computes a time offset between these voltage fluctuations that corresponds to the time needed for the cloud to advance between the different sites. Based on this time offset and the locations of the various nodes, the node estimates a wind vector. The wind vector can be used to perform near-term solar forecasting by predicting when the cloud will advance to other sites and reduce solar power generation.

Abstract: Antibodies are modified by replacing amino acids in the heavy chain CH1, CH2, or CH3 or light chain constant region with selected replacement glutamine-containing sequences to render them amenable to conjugation by the enzyme transglutaminase.

Abstract: A riser for a surface irrigation system, the riser having a housing and an outlet valve. The 5 housing has an open upper portion and an outlet defining an orifice through which irrigation fluid is to be discharged. The valve includes an upper closure, a valve member, and an actuating lever. The upper closure is securable to the riser for sealing the open upper portion. The valve member is coupled to the closure and mountable within a flow path of the fluid, the valve member operable for opening and closing the valve, and configured to 10 seat against a valve seat of the housing, and on an upstream side of the orifice, whereby the pressure of fluid within the valve urges the valve member against the seat when the valve is closed. The pivotable actuating lever having one end extending through the orifice and coupled to the valve member, an intermediate fulcrum, and an operable end for operating the valve member to open and close the valve.

Abstract: Methods of incorporating coded DNA into elastomeric materials and compositions thereof are claimed. Methods of recovering information from elastomeric materials with coded DNA and authenticating silicone objects with coded DNA are also claimed.

Abstract: A fluid transfer system includes a transfer carousel capable of rotational and/or translational movement; at least one holding vessel (e.g. syringe) having a plunger, wherein the syringe is connected to the transfer carousel such that the movement of the transfer carousel results in movement of the syringe and wherein the syringe is capable of translational movement relative to the transfer carousel; a drive motor connected to the syringe that is capable of controlling the position of the plunger; and a peripheral module comprising at least one vessel that is capable of containing a fluid, wherein the vessel has an opening that can be mated with the syringe to allow fluid transfer between the vessel and the syringe. Methods for transferring a fluid are also disclosed.

Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences for predicting and controlling shell phenotype in palm.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting and controlling fruit color in palm.

Abstract: An apparatus, composition and method for recycling of a material, such as, for example, unhardened concrete. The apparatus includes a storage tank for storing a recycling composition to be applied to the material to be recycled and a control unit configured to control release of the recycling composition from the storage tank.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for predicting and controlling fruit color in palm.

Abstract: A wireless mesh network includes a group of nodes configured to predict cloud movements based on voltage time series data. A node residing in the wireless mesh network records voltage fluctuations at a site where solar power is generated. The voltage fluctuations occur when an advancing cloud reduces solar irradiance at the site, thereby reducing solar power generation. The node correlates these voltage fluctuations with other voltage fluctuations recorded by other nodes at other sites where solar power is generated. The node computes a time offset between these voltage fluctuations that corresponds to the time needed for the cloud to advance between the different sites. Based on this time offset and the locations of the various nodes, the node estimates a wind vector. The wind vector can be used to perform near-term solar forecasting by predicting when the cloud will advance to other sites and reduce solar power generation.

Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences for predicting and controlling shell phenotype in palm.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for deploying and/or retrieving an object (e.g., a vena cava filter) in a cavity (e.g., a vena cava) using a system configured to: (i) maintain grip of the unsheathed object in the cavity until deliberately released, (ii) prevent premature release of the object in the cavity, and/or (iii) facilitate retrieval by first everting said object, then withdrawing the object through a guiding catheter (e.g., retrieval via eversion).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inducing an adaptive immune response against Zika virus (ZIKV) in a subject. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a composition comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a ZIKV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof. For example, in certain embodiments, the composition comprises a vaccine comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a ZIKV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A door closer with a doorjamb mounting plate is a screen door closer or a closer for a similar purposes that has an enlarged door jamb bracket that is attached with at least eight fasteners and has an integrally attached extension that allows for pivotally connecting the extendable arm of a spring loaded or gas tube closer. The closer attaches to the door or the lid and the extension on the enlarged door jamb bracket is optimally designed and angled to reduce stress on the door jamb.

Abstract: A method for operating a machine's steering system having an input device, and components to manipulate the machine's traction devices based on the input device's actuation, includes detecting a condition of at least one component of the components in response to an actuation of the input device; determining a steering angle of the traction devices corresponding to the condition of the component according to a map table; receiving an input to set the steering angle to an actual steering angle; estimating a difference between the actual steering angle and the steering angle determined according to the map table; modifying the map table by shifting each steering angle of the plurality of steering angles with respect to each condition of the plurality of conditions based on the difference to generate an adjusted map table; and outputting the actual steering angle based on the adjusted map table to correspond to the condition.

Abstract: An apparatus, composition and method for recycling of a material, such as, for example, unhardened concrete. The apparatus includes a storage tank for storing a recycling composition to be applied to the material to be recycled and a control unit configured to control release of the recycling composition from the storage tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, kits, and computer program code are provided for predicting somaclonal abnormality (e.g., a Mantled phenotype) in a plant and or sorting plants based on the predicted presence or absence of somaclonal abnormality.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, kits, and computer program code are provided for predicting somaclonal abnormality (e.g., a Mantled phenotype) in a plant and or sorting plants based on the predicted presence or absence of somaclonal abnormality.

Abstract: Methods of incorporating coded DNA into elastomeric materials and compositions thereof are claimed. Methods of recovering information from elastomeric materials with coded DNA and authenticating silicone objects with coded DNA are also claimed.