Abstract: A protective lens cover assembly is provided. A protective lens cover assembly comprises a body, a first lens cover and a second lens cover. The first and second lens covers are connected to the body. The first lens cover has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The second lens cover also has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The first set of securing structures of one of the first lens cover and second lens cover is configured to engage the second set of securing structures of the other of the first lens cover and second lens cover.

Abstract: Provided is a closed-loop, referral-based, information-exchange in which end-users control, and in some cases can be rewarded for divulging, their personal information.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods for determining relative abundance of one or more non-host species in a sample from a host. Also provided are methods involving addition of known concentrations of synthetic nucleic acids to a sample and performing sequencing assays to identify non-host species such as pathogens. Also provided are methods of tracking samples, tracking reagents, and tracking diversity loss in sequencing assays.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizer includes a main unit, an atomizer and a mouthpiece. The atomizer is removably coupled to the main unit. The mouthpiece is removably coupled to the atomizer. The atomizer includes an atomizer base, a heating electrode coupled to the atomizer base, a temperature sensing electrode coupled to the atomizer base, a heating element electrically coupled to the heating electrode and the temperature sensing electrode, and a heating crucible thermally coupled to the heating element. The heating element includes a heating element base, a heating circuit encapsulated within the heating element base and a temperature sensing circuit encapsulated within the heating element base.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a device for storing one or more ballistic calculators for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the device communicates with one or more laser rangefinders.

Abstract: Rangefinding methods are described herein, and more particularly to shapes superimposed on an image that enable measurement of distances with a sighting device. A reticle for an optical sight, including but not limited to a holographic sight, which allows the user to near instantaneously engage targets from multiple ranges, is described herein.

Abstract: Provided is a closed-loop, referral-based, information-exchange in which end-users control, and in some cases can be rewarded for divulging, their personal information.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, compositions and kits for determining if nucleic acids detected in a sample such as a clinical sample are derived from contaminant pathogens or clinically-relevant pathogens.

Abstract: A case for an optical instrument is provided. The case has a body with a bottom and two pairs of oppositely disposed side walls connected to the body forming a cavity. The case also includes a lid having a top cover and two pairs of oppositely disposed side portions, each of which corresponds with and overlaps a corresponding side wall of the body when the lid is in a closed position. A first pair of the two pairs of side walls each includes an elastic chord which connects the given side wall to the corresponding side portion of the lid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a dot sight. The dot sight includes: (i) an integral lens assembly including a lens and a rim, the lens having a first surface and an opposing second surface; (ii) a base coupled to the lens assembly, the base having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface; (iii) a light emitter coupled to the base, the light emitter configured to emit a light that forms a pattern on the lens; and the lens is in a fixed vertical position in which the first surface and the opposing second surface extend substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the base.

Abstract: A reticle has a horizontal stadia line and a vertical stadia line. A plurality of elevation subtension markings having a thickness are connected to the vertical stadia line. A plurality of five subtension markings are positioned along the horizontal stadia line. A plurality of coarse subtension markings are positioned along the horizontal stadia line. The thickness of the coarse subtension markings is greater than the thickness of the fine subtension markings. A Christmas tree dot pattern is provided below the horizontal stadia line with a hold point feature within a lower portion of the Christmas tree dot pattern.

Abstract: An interchangeable adapter and head piece for changing a light bulb that includes a head piece that has a base plate with a primary gripping member and a secondary gripping member for engaging the light from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to rangefinding, and more particularly to shapes superimposed on an image that enable measurement of distances with a sighting device.

Abstract: An interchangeable adapter for changing a light bulb that includes a head piece that has a base plate with opposite first and second sides and that defines a platform at the first side. A primary gripping member extends from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side. The primary gripping member is positioned substantially centrally with respect to the platform to engage the light bulb. A secondary gripping member extends from the platform of the first side of the base plate away from the second side. The secondary gripping member surrounds the primary gripping member and is configured to grip the light bulb. An engagement member extends from the second side of the base plate away from the first side for engaging a holder of the adapter.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods that are useful for reducing or inactivating contaminant nucleic acids.

Abstract: Mouth guard that includes a flexible printed circuit board encapsulated within a base member is provided. The flexible printed circuit board includes multiple separate stiff sections spaced apart from each other within the base member. One or more electronic devices are disposed within the base member. In particular, the one or more electronics are disposed on the base member.