Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a system for dispensing and printing cells and particles. The system includes: (a) a flow confinement device; (b) a controller configured to generate a confined liquid volume outside the flow confinement device, wherein the confined liquid volume or materials contained in the confined liquid volume can be released to the environment by confined, modulated, and non-confined flow modes in arbitrary sequence and for arbitrary periods of time by said controller; (c) one or more liquids containing cells or cell constituents supplied into the confined liquid volume through the flow confinement device; (d) a substrate; and (e) a system configured to position the flow confinement device in 3D space and, therefore, the confined liquid volume to be positioned relative to the substrate, such that the confined liquid volume and contents, can interact with the substrate.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for securing a load, the device comprising a sled, a snubber, and a wedge. The sled can be configured to be coupled to the load. The snubber can be coupled to the sled and configured to be inserted into a chamber. The snubber can comprise a slot. The snubber can be configured to move between a contracted position and one or more expanded positions. The wedge can be configured to be inserted into the slot in a distal direction to cause the snubber to transition from the contracted position to the one or more expanded positions. The snubber can form an interference fit with an internal wall of the chamber when in a first expanded position of the one or more expanded positions to fix the location of the load relative to the chamber.

Abstract: A polyaspartate composition is provided which comprises a reaction product of a diamine and a diester reacted at a ratio of diamine equivalents to diester equivalents of from 1:0.95 to 1:0.50. The polyaspartate compositions of the invention may be combined with polyisocyanates to produce polyurea compositions, e.g., coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, castings, and films, which exhibit a faster cure time along with faster development time for physical properties such as hardness and tensile strength.

Abstract: A polyaspartate composition is provided which comprises a reaction product of a diamine and a diester reacted at a ratio of diamine equivalents to diester equivalents of from 1:0.95 to 1:0.50. The polyaspartate compositions of the invention may be combined with polyisocyanates to produce polyurea compositions, e.g., coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, castings, and films, which exhibit a faster cure time along with faster development time for physical properties such as hardness and tensile strength.

Abstract: A demountable tank, and method of constructing same, having a plurality of precast wall panels retained by a cable tensioning system to form a continuous, preferably circular, wall. The tank can be easily assembled at a site with prefabricated parts and easily deconstructed when no longer needed. The shape of the precast wall panels in conjunction with the cable tensioning system means no additional frame or supports are required.

Abstract: A polyaspartate composition is provided which comprises a reaction product of a diamine and a diester reacted at a ratio of diamine equivalents to diester equivalents of from 1:0.95 to 1:0.50. The polyaspartate compositions of the invention may be combined with polyisocyanates to produce polyurea compositions, e.g., coatings, adhesives, sealants, composites, castings, and films, which exhibit a faster cure time along with faster development time for physical properties such as hardness and tensile strength.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a system for dispensing and printing cells and particles. The system includes: (a) a flow confinement device; (b) a controller configured to generate a confined liquid volume outside the flow confinement device, wherein the confined liquid volume or materials contained in the confined liquid volume can be released to the environment by confined, modulated, and non-confined flow modes in arbitrary sequence and for arbitrary periods of time by said controller; (c) one or more liquids containing cells or cell constituents supplied into the confined liquid volume through the flow confinement device; (d) a substrate; and (e) a system configured to position the flow confinement device in 3D space and, therefore, the confined liquid volume to be positioned relative to the substrate, such that the confined liquid volume and contents, can interact with the substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cot comprise a support frame, legs coupled to the support frame, at least one hydraulic actuator configured to raise or lower the legs, and a manual release system coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to lower the cot manually at a controlled descent rate. The manual release system comprises a manual actuation component, a manual release valve operable to be opened upon actuation by the manual actuation component, a fluid reservoir operable to receive hydraulic fluid from the at least one actuator upon opening of the manual valve; and a flow regulator configured to control the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir, wherein the release of hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir at the controlled flow rate is configured to manually lower the cot at the controlled descent rate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cot comprise a support frame, legs coupled to the support frame, at least one hydraulic actuator configured to raise or lower the legs, and a manual release system coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to lower the cot manually at a controlled descent rate. The manual release system comprises a manual actuation component, a manual release valve operable to be opened upon actuation by the manual actuation component, a fluid reservoir operable to receive hydraulic fluid from the at least one actuator upon opening of the manual valve; and a flow regulator configured to control the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir, wherein the release of hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir at the controlled flow rate is configured to manually lower the cot at the controlled descent rate.

Abstract: A multi-layered material protects armored vehicles by providing a skin which absorbs kinetic energy and heat from projectiles, such as IEDs and EFPs. The material also will resist penetration from other ordnance such as high-caliber bullets. The various layers may include inner and outer armor plating, which sandwiches a layer of Kevlar and/or Nextel, and also sandwiches a layer of fire-tempered quartz.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and materials for treating an oil and gas well by introducing a polyurethane composition into the well to plug perforations and other non-productive zones of an oil and gas well to greatly reduce or prevent the ingress of formation water during production. These methods include: (a) preparing a polyurethane composition by mixing a polyol-containing component and a polyisocyanate-containing component; and (b) introducing the polyurethane composition into the well. The polyol-containing component includes a polymeric polyol having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and the isocyanate-containing component includes an unblocked (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate polymer, optionally including allophanate groups, and having a viscosity at 25° C. of no more than 1000 mPa·s and at least 99% solids content.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cot comprise a support frame, legs coupled to the support frame, at least one hydraulic actuator configured to raise or lower the legs, and a manual release system coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to lower the cot manually at a controlled descent rate. The manual release system comprises a manual actuation component, a manual release valve operable to be opened upon actuation by the manual actuation component, a fluid reservoir operable to receive hydraulic fluid from the at least one actuator upon opening of the manual valve; and a flow regulator configured to control the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir, wherein the release of hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir at the controlled flow rate is configured to manually lower the cot at the controlled descent rate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cot comprise a support frame, legs coupled to the support frame, at least one hydraulic actuator configured to raise or lower the legs, and a manual release system coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to lower the cot manually at a controlled descent rate. The manual release system comprises a manual actuation component, a manual release valve operable to be opened upon actuation by the manual actuation component, a fluid reservoir operable to receive hydraulic fluid from the at least one actuator upon opening of the manual valve; and a flow regulator configured to control the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir, wherein the release of hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir at the controlled flow rate is configured to manually lower the cot at the controlled descent rate.

Abstract: Methods of producing an elastomer are disclosed that include (I) applying an actinic radiation curable composition preferably selected from a urethane (meth)acrylate, an allophanate urethane (meth)acrylate or a lactone-containing (meth)acrylate to a substrate at a thickness of at least 0.25 mm (10 mils); (II) exposing the composition ultraviolet radiation to produce a cured film; and (III) removing the film from the substrate. Related compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an isocyanate, and a functional chemical, wherein the functional chemical is attached to the isocyanate at an active hydrogen atom of the functional chemical. The present invention offers a way of assuring that the isocyanate-attached functional chemical is released slowly over time at any stage of the oil and gas well lifecycle.

Abstract: Methods of producing an elastomer are disclosed that include (I) applying an actinic radiation curable composition preferably selected from a urethane (meth)acrylate, an allophanate urethane (meth)acrylate or a lactone-containing (meth)acrylate to a substrate at a thickness of at least 0.25 mm (10 mils); (II) exposing the composition ultraviolet radiation to produce a cured film; and (III) removing the film from the substrate. Related compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cot comprise a support frame, legs coupled to the support frame, at least one hydraulic actuator configured to raise or lower the legs, and a manual release system coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to lower the cot manually at a controlled descent rate. The manual release system comprises a manual actuation component, a manual release valve operable to be opened upon actuation by the manual actuation component, a fluid reservoir operable to receive hydraulic fluid from the at least one actuator upon opening of the manual valve; and a flow regulator configured to control the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir, wherein the release of hydraulic fluid into the fluid reservoir at the controlled flow rate is configured to manually lower the cot at the controlled descent rate.