Abstract: A method of mapping compositional variation within a specimen comprises: acquiring an electron backscatter image of the surface of the specimen using a first set of electron beam parameters; identifying, from the electron backscatter image, a plurality of locations of areas or points on the specimen to be analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS); acquiring an EDS spectrum from each of the identified locations or points using a second set of electron beam parameters that are different than the first set of electron beam parameters; and generating a map of compositional variation across the specimen from the plurality of EDS spectra.

Abstract: A method comprises providing reference data indicative of at least one reference energy-dispersive x-ray spectrum, providing measured data indicative of at least one measured energy-dispersive x-ray spectrum obtained from a sample, and determining a transformation based on a comparison of the measured data with the reference data. A system configured to determine a transformation based on a comparison of measured data with reference data is also described.

Abstract: Systems, vehicles, and methods for mobile network communication. A system includes a vehicle configured to be propelled in one or more directions. The system further includes one or more wireless transceivers configured to be coupled to the vehicle and communicate with one or more remote electronic devices. The system further includes a first server configured to communicate with the one or more wireless transceivers and output an action based on an input received from the one or more remote electronic devices. The system further includes one or more second servers configured to communicate with the first server, receive the outputted action, and perform the outputted action.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vegetation management and control, in particular, to vegetation data capture, maintenance workflow generation, prioritization, passive and continuous monitoring of vegetation, and predictive analysis for vegetation that may be within or adjacent to clearance zones for railway, transportation, utility, pipeline, range & pasture, and industrial sites.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vegetation management and control, in particular, to vegetation data capture, maintenance workflow generation, prioritization, passive and continuous monitoring of vegetation, and predictive analysis for vegetation that may be within or adjacent to clearance zones for railway, transportation, utility, pipeline, range & pasture, and industrial sites.

Abstract: Hanging or suspending apparatus and methods of use. The apparatus can include a strip having at least one mounting depression penetrating a mounting portion of the strip. In one embodiment, the mounting depression accommodates a hanger end or hook. Some embodiments include a strip body section with a series of hanger end mounting depressions on one or more upper surfaces of the body section. Adhesive or mounting tape may be mounted or secured to one or more surfaces of the strip body section. Some embodiments may be mounted adjacent the top edge of a door frame, wall section, or other structure. The hanging apparatus may be used to hang a variety of items, and in a particular application to hang clothing or other hangars.

Abstract: An automotive front support beam for use in an automotive front carrier, wherein the automotive front support beam comprises a top piece and a bottom piece, wherein the top piece and the bottom piece are fastened together and enclose a hollow space and wherein the top piece and the bottom piece are molded.

Abstract: An automotive front support beam for use in an automotive front carrier, wherein the automotive front support beam comprises a top piece and a bottom piece, wherein the top piece and the bottom piece are fastened together and enclose a hollow space and wherein the top piece and the bottom piece are molded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a writing board system including several white boards and a frame for mounting to a vertical surface 20. The white boards may be removably interconnected to one another and supported to the frame by a series of mounting brackets.

Abstract: A device is provided for use with a tissue penetrating system and/or a metering device for measuring analyte levels. The device comprises a cartridge and a plurality of analyte detecting members mounted on the cartridge. The cartridge may have a radial disc shape. The cartridge may also be sized to fit within the metering device. The analyte detecting members may be optical system using fluorescence lifetime to determine analyte levels. In one embodiment, the device may also include a fluid spreader positioned over at least a portion of the analyte detecting member to urge fluid toward one of the detecting members. A plurality of analyte detecting members may be used. Each analyte detecting member may be a low volume device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a writing board system including several white boards and a frame for mounting to a vertical surface 20. The white boards may be removably interconnected to one another and supported to the frame by a series of mounting brackets.

Abstract: A pumping system, such as for supplying ink in a printing machine, is disclosed in which the duration of the pump discharge is substantially longer than the duration of the intake to the pump.