Abstract: Provided herein are self-assembling peptides comprising hyaluronic acid binding domains, nanofibers and systems comprising the same, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Left and right earphones are independently wireless such that the left and right earphones are not physically connected when worn by a user. Each earphone comprises a speaker, microphone and a body portion with an SOC. Each SOC comprises a wireless communication circuit and a processor. Each processor comprises a digital signal processor for noise cancellation.

Abstract: A wireless earphone comprises a transceiver circuit for receiving streaming audio from a data source over a local ad hoc wireless network. When the data source and the earphone are out of range, they transition automatically to an infrastructure wireless network. If there is no common infrastructure wireless network for both the data source and the speakerphone set, the earphone connects to a host server via an available wireless network.

Abstract: A reinforced cab riser adapter, which adapts to standard roll-over protection structure (ROPS) to a swing frame on a hydraulic excavator resulting in improved rollover load bearing capacity, is disclosed. This invention is also retrofit-able and can be universally adapted to a wide variety of swing frames without cutting or welding of the base machine. The present invention relates to safety features with respect to attaching a cab to a frame on load bearing vehicles.

Abstract: In at least one aspect, the invention comprises a method comprising creating, based on specified rules, an index of asset-backed floating rate securities categorized into a plurality of asset classes; and pricing the index according to a matrix pricing method. In at least one other aspect, the invention comprises an index of asset-backed floating rate securities categorized into a plurality of asset classes, wherein the index is created based on specified rules and priced according to a matrix pricing method. In at least one other aspect, the invention comprises a method comprising participating in a total return swap on an index of asset-backed floating rate securities categorized into a plurality of asset classes, wherein the index has been created based on specified rules and priced according to a matrix pricing method.