Abstract: A cartridge for imaging a biological sample is disclosed. The cartridge includes a housing including: (i) a port and (ii) a recess for receiving the biological sample. The cartridge additionally includes a gasket surrounding at least a of portion the recess of the housing, wherein the gasket includes at least one wall defining a boundary of a reservoir, wherein the reservoir includes the recess, and wherein the reservoir is in fluid communication with the port. The cartridge further includes a sheet interfaced with the at least one wall of the gasket, wherein when the at least one wall is interfaced with the sheet, the reservoir is defined as an area between the at least one wall, the recess of the housing, and a surface of the sheet, and wherein the sheet is optically transparent.

Abstract: A digital microscope and a method to use the same include an imaging sensor defining a microscope optical axis, a light source spaced apart from the imaging sensor, a diffuser lens optically coupled to the light source, a mask optically coupled to the diffuser, a sample holder to hold a cartridge positioned between the imaging sensor and the light source, and a controller communicatively coupled to the imaging sensor. The mask restricts the passage of light beams outside of a range between about 8 degrees and about 40 degrees with respect to the microscope optical axis. The controller includes a processor and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to capture a plurality of images of a liquid sample in the cartridge with the imaging sensor, and identify one or more constituents within the liquid sample based on the plurality of images.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a shimming device for engaging a plurality of surfaces is disclosed. In example embodiments, the method includes: (i) fabricating a first side of the shimming device, wherein the first side comprises: (a) a first plurality of pairs of coupled protrusions and (b) a first lower surface engaging portion; and (ii) fabricating a second side of the shimming device opposite the first side, wherein the second side comprises: (a) a second plurality of pairs of coupled protrusions and (b) a second lower surface engaging portion, wherein at least one pair of the first plurality of pairs of coupled protrusions engages a first surface of the plurality of surfaces when the second lower surface engaging portion engages a second surface of the plurality of surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and apparatus which enable a layperson to visually quantify and reduce use of physical space for reading and storing information on their computer device are provided. Interactive elements of the invention may be consolidated and/or reproduced for display in response to user-generated instructions in a single window on a graphical user interface (“GUI”) and may be responsive to user selections such as applying a color scheme to the visual display and saving a selection of one or more favorite folders or drives to analyze. Additional operations may be automatically performed, such as saving one or more recently analyzed folders or drive and regenerating a visual display each time a folder or drive selection is made.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle is provided that has a body of elastic material and a circumferentially-extending crown portion that has a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. A number of radially-extending springs are at least partially embedded within the tire body. An internal support structure includes a circumferentially extending backbone and at least one connector component that connects the backbone to each of the springs.

Abstract: A harp comprising a body, a set of strings attached to the body, an optical pickup to generate an analog signal produced by the vibration of a string within the set of strings, at least one circuit board to convert the analog signals to a corresponding digital signal, wherein the digital signal is then processed.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle is provided that has a body of elastic material and a circumferentially-extending crown portion that has a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. A number of radially-extending springs are at least partially embedded within the tire body. An internal support structure includes a circumferentially extending backbone and at least one connector component that connects the backbone to each of the springs.

Abstract: A harp comprising a body, a set of strings attached to the body, an optical pickup to generate an analog signal produced by the vibration of a string within the set of strings, at least one circuit board to convert the analog signals to a corresponding digital signal, wherein the digital signal is then processed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a flexible and reconfigurable architecture with efficient memory data management, together with efficient data transfer and relieving data transfer congestion in an integrated circuit. In an embodiment, the output of a first functional component is stored to an input memory of a next functional component. Thus when the first functional component completes its processing, its output is ready to be accessed as input to the next functional component. In an embodiment, the memory device further comprises a partition mechanism for simultaneously accepting output writing from the first functional component and accepting input reading from the second functional component. In another embodiment, the present integrated circuit comprises at least two functional components and at least two memory devices, together with a controller for switching the connections between the functional components and the memory devices.

Abstract: The invention discloses a unit for the electrolysis of water. The unit includes a plurality of stacked conductive plates which are separated from each other by a non conductive sealing ring. At least one of the stacked conductive plates functions as an anode. A plurality of the conductive plates functions as a cathode, wherein the number of cathodes is double the number of anodes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a methodology for reducing congestion of a processing unit, preferably by configuring a plurality of functional blocks to run in parallel or in series without the influence or input from the processing unit. In an embodiment, the present method chains a plurality of functional blocks together by software so that one functional block starts after the completion of another functional block. The configuration of the chain can be series, parallel, and any combination thereof, arranged to meet the circuit's objective. The chaining can be configured and re-configured, preferably by software input. The chaining can also be performed at design time or at run time. The chaining can also be modified, preferably at design time, but can also be modified at run time.

Abstract: Apparatus for on demand production of hydrogen by electrolysis of water including an elongated, tubular housing with a first open end and second open end, wherein the first end is closed with a first lid and the second end is closed with a second lid; a solid rod anode is arranged centrally within said tubular housing and a electrical connector of the rod anode reaches through the first lid; a plurality of tube shaped cathodes is arranged concentrically with respect to the central anode, wherein the tube shaped cathodes are arranged at a certain pitch within the tubular housing and a connector element is provided within the tubular housing for electrically connecting the tube shaped cathodes, wherein at least one connector which is attached to the connector element reaches through the first lid; at least one neutral conductive tube is placed between two consecutive tube shaped cathodes; and at least one neutral conductive tube is placed between the rod anode and the first tube shaped cathode surrounding the r

Abstract: The invention discloses a unit for the electrolysis of water. The unit includes a plurality of stacked conductive plates which are separated from each other by a non conductive sealing ring. At least one of the stacked conductive plates functions as an anode. A plurality of the conductive plates functions as a cathode, wherein the number of cathodes is double the number of anodes.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system for the production of hydrogen from water by electrolysis. A container, defining a first portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like anodes and a second portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like cathodes. A cover is provided for the first portion with an outlet and an attached duct for oxygen, wherein the duct for oxygen leads to the environment. The cover is provided for the second portion with an outlet and an attached duct for hydrogen, wherein the duct for hydrogen leads to an internal combustion engine. An inlet to the container provides water from a reservoir, so that the level of water is maintained at a constant level within the container.

Abstract: The invention discloses an on demand hydrogen production unit and a method for the production of hydrogen from water by electrolysis. A container, defining a first portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like anodes and a second portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like cathodes. A cover is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for oxygen, wherein the duct for oxygen leads to the environment. The cover for the second portion is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for hydrogen, wherein the duct for hydrogen leads to an energy user or an internal combustion engine. An inlet to the container provides water from a reservoir, so that the level of water is maintained at a constant level within the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an architecture that enables massive parallel processing on an IC while alleviating control congestion, memory access congestion and wiring congestion, together with high flexibility where the processing units are soft-arranged to perform different tasks. In an embodiment, the present architecture includes a functional block with a GO component to start the functional block, and a DONE component to identifying the completion status. The GO and DONE components can be linked together, preferably by a linkage component, to chain the functional blocks. The linkage is preferably soft configurable. In another embodiment, the present architecture includes an integrated circuit comprises a plurality of functional blocks chained together for serial processing, parallel processing, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for establishing a trusted group of users to prevent undesirable communication by employing authenticated contact information. In an embodiment, the present invention embeds authenticated contact information to data communication composed by members of the trusted group. Authenticated contact information is preferably disposable contact information, changeable as desired, at a regular interval, or one-time contact information. In another embodiment, the present invention discloses a process of expanding an existing trusted group of users to an outsider, comprising embedding authenticated contact information of a member within the trusted group to a data communication composed by the outsider to a member of the trusted group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible and reconfigurable bus fabric for microelectronic processing units, which can offer efficient memory data management, together with efficient data transfer and relieving data transfer congestion in an integrated circuit. In an embodiment, the present reconfigurable bus fabric comprises a multistate intersection between two data buses. Preferably, the multistate intersection comprises at least two states, a connecting state connecting the two data buses, and a disconnecting state disconnecting the two data buses. The multistate intersection provides a reconfigurable bus fabric, allowing different connection configuration for the data buses. This reconfigurable bus fabric offers soft-configurability and soft-reconfigurability, using software programming to arrange the circuits' interconnections. Other configurations are also disclosed in exemplary embodiments.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle featuring a body of elastic material and having a circumferentially-extending crown portion featuring a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. The side walls terminate in circumferentially-extending beads which are adapted to engage the rim of a vehicle wheel. A number of radially-extending and circumferentially-spaced compound-curve springs made of a composite material are at least partially embedded within the crown portion and the sidewalls. The curved springs have ends terminating within the beads of the tire body. A circumferentially-extending belt constructed of a high-strength and low stretch material is positioned radially outside of the compound-curve springs.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle featuring a body of elastic material and having a circumferentially-extending crown portion featuring a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. The side walls terminate in circumferentially-extending beads which are adapted to engage the rim of a vehicle wheel. A number of radially-extending and circumferentially-spaced compound-curve springs made of a composite material are at least partially embedded within the crown portion and the sidewalls. The curved springs have ends terminating within the beads of the tire body. A circumferentially-extending belt constructed of a high-strength and low stretch material is positioned radially outside of the compound-curve springs.