Abstract: A fiber routing system including a plurality of two/multi fiber cables terminated at each end a two/multi fiber connector, wherein each of the two/multi fiber cables is a key up to key down arrangement; a plurality of two/multi fiber adapters each connecting two of the two/multi fiber connectors of two two/multi fiber cables, wherein the two two/multi fiber cables are connected end to end, wherein each of the two/multi fiber adapters have a key up to key down arrangement. The cables connect first equipment and to second equipment. A plurality of transition cable arrays can be included, each including a plurality of optical fibers, wherein a plurality of two/multi fiber connectors are at the first end, and wherein at least one MPO fiber connector is at the second end.

Abstract: System and method are provided for automation of placing and transporting of parcels or packages in containers. Aspects of disclosure provide automation for filling and manipulation of containers, and closure of filled containers, in systems where materials, products, packages, and other items may require containerization. Other aspects of disclosure provide automation for transport of one or more empty and/or filled containers from/to various staging areas of such systems.

Abstract: Alkylated naphthalene blendstock and processes for making the alkylated naphthalene blendstock are provided. The present processes comprise mixing an acid-form MWW-type catalyst, naphthalene, and a solvent to provide a reaction mixture and adding linear alpha olefins to the reaction mixture after heating. The resulting AN blendstock has an isomer ratio of less than 45 wt % mono alkylated naphthalene and greater than 55 wt % multi-alkylated naphthalene and can be combined with polyalphaolefin base stock to provide a synthetic lubricant formulation produced without triflic catalyst and with less process steps.

Abstract: An apparatus for geotagging users for authentication comprises a processor associated with a server. The processor is configured to generate a first geotag based on residence information associated with a first user and to transmit the first geotag to a first user device for assignment to a first avatar associated with the first user in a virtual environment. The processor is further configured to receive an interaction request to authorize an interaction between the first avatar and a second avatar associated with a second user. The processor is further configured to compare a first historical log to a second historical log to determine that the first avatar is associated with the first user. In response to determining that the first avatar is associated with the first user, the processor is further configured to conduct a first step in authorizing the interaction between the first avatar and the second avatar.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes an electrical utility and at least one virtual power plant. The virtual power plant can be utilized and controlled in order to support the operations of the electrical utility. Upon determining an electrical need, the utility instructs the virtual power plant to make an energy adjustment by a scheduled time. The virtual power plant allocates the energy adjustment among the distributed energy resources of its fleet in order to achieve the energy adjustment by the scheduled time.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method and system for restraining a patient before, during, or after surgery that increases efficiency of the surgical setup process and minimizes risk of musculoskeletal damage to the patient, particularly in surgeries requiring a patient to be in a Trendelenburg position (e.g., robotic or laparoscopic surgeries). One or more restraints can be worn by a patient prior to surgery', and may function to redistribute the patient's weight across the patient's torso to reduce strain on the patient's shoulders and back. The restraint(s) can be attached to a surgical table by way of an attachment mechanism coupled to the restraint(s) and the table. The attachment mechanism can secure the patient to the table by way of one or more straps, clips, and/or other intermediates. Optionally, the restraint(s) can fulfill other surgical needs, such as heat regulation and vascular compression.

Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within a specified logical zone, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group in container, or without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for remote management of hardware security modules (HSMs) includes receiving a command request from a mobile device. The command request includes an encrypted key part and an encrypted signing key. The HSM decrypts the command request using a key associated with a security zone of the mobile device. The HSM decrypts the encrypted key part and the encrypted signing key. Decrypting the encrypted key part and the encrypted signing key includes using the key associated with the security zone of the mobile device and a key associated with a remote administrator associated with the mobile device. A command is generated for a domain with a target HSM. The command is generated using the decrypted key part and the decrypted signing key. The command is transmitted to the domain for execution by the target HSM. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making protein emulsions for use in making products such as meat substitutes, meat extenders, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc., as well as methods for using the emulsion(s) to make various meat substitutes, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc. Also disclosed are vegetable protein crumbles for use as meat substitutes, either alone or in combination with the emulsion(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially homogenous populations of human retinal progenitor cells having the following positive surface markers: SSEA4, CD73, PTK7 and PSA-NCAM. The invention also relates to method for preparing such substantially homogeneous cell populations from human tissue using cell sorting techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for culturing human retinal progenitor cells under low oxygen conditions to allow the cells to retain the ability to differentiate into photoreceptors following transplantation. The described methods provide cells that can treat a number of ocular diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Progenitor cells were isolated, purified and expanded using a microfluidic based cell sorting approach. The methods were successfully in purifying cone progenitor cells (CPCs) defined based on a proliferative population expressing cone arrestin and Red/Green (R/G) opsin at greater than 80% using a two multistage approach.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for remote management of hardware security modules (HSMs) includes receiving a command request from a mobile device. The command request includes an encrypted key part and an encrypted signing key. The HSM decrypts the command request using a key associated with a security zone of the mobile device. The HSM decrypts the encrypted key part and the encrypted signing key. Decrypting the encrypted key part and the encrypted signing key includes using the key associated with the security zone of the mobile device and a key associated with a remote administrator associated with the mobile device. A command is generated for a domain with a target HSM. The command is generated using the decrypted key part and the decrypted signing key. The command is transmitted to the domain for execution by the target HSM. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for recovering protein hydrolysates from high-fat protein concentrates. The method can be used, for example, to produce a whey protein hydrolysate from the by-product retentate of the manufacture of whey protein isolates, as well as to isolate the milk fat globule membrane from a high-fat whey protein concentrate starting material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making protein emulsions for use in making products such as meat substitutes, meat extenders, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc., as well as methods for using the emulsion(s) to make various meat substitutes, egg substitutes, dairy analogues, etc. Also disclosed are vegetable protein crumbles for use as meat substitutes, either alone or in combination with the emulsion(s).

Abstract: A method for forming a treated reclaimed bottom ash sand and a treated reclaimed bottom ash sand. The method includes providing reclaimed bottom ash sand. The reclaimed bottom ash sand is contacted with an aqueous composition having 0.5 to 3.0 M NaOH for a time greater than about 4 hours. The NaOH contacted reclaimed bottom ash sand is rinsed and decanted and iron is removed to form a treated reclaimed bottom ash sand having reduced hydrogen formation in concrete compared to the hydrogen formation of concrete utilizing reclaimed bottom ash sand. The treated reclaimed bottom ash sand includes reactive aluminum of less than 50% by weight of the reactive aluminum in the reclaimed bottom ash sand and the treated reclaimed bottom ash sand includes less than 2 wt % iron. A concrete formed from the treated reclaimed bottom ash sand is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method and system for restraining a patient before, during, or after surgery that increases efficiency of the surgical setup process and minimizes risk of musculoskeletal damage to the patient, particularly in surgeries requiring a patient to be in a Trendelenburg position (e.g., robotic or laparoscopic surgeries). One or more restraints can be worn by a patient prior to surgery', and may function to redistribute the patients weight across the patients torso to reduce strain on the patients shoulders and back. The restraint(s) can be attached to a surgical table by way of an attachment mechanism coupled to the restraint(s) and the table. The attachment mechanism can secure the patient to the table by way of one or more straps, clips, and/or other intermediates. Optionally, the restraint(s) can fulfill other surgical needs, such as heat regulation and vascular compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for culturing human retinal progenitor cells under low oxygen conditions to allow the cells to retain the ability to differentiate into photoreceptors following transplantation. The described methods provide cells that can treat a number of ocular diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include providing intelligent content recommendations to groups of people. A non-limiting example computer-implemented method includes identifying, by a processor, the presence of a plurality of users in a location. The method creates a virtual user with a virtual user profile, by the processor, from profiles of the plurality of users and provides, by the processor, a recommendation to the plurality of users of content to consume based on the virtual user's profile. The method serves, by the processor, the recommended content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for culturing human retinal progenitor cells under low oxygen conditions to allow the cells to retain the ability to differentiate into photoreceptors following transplantation. The described methods provide cells that can treat a number of ocular diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.