Abstract: A magnetic power unit configured to couple to a rotating component and convert a rotation of the rotating component into energy. The magnetic power unit includes a rotor coupled to the rotating component such that the rotor rotates with a motion of the rotating component. The magnetic power unit further includes a stator and an asymmetric counterweight, disposed adjacent to the rotor such that the rotor surrounds the stator, coupled to the rotating component. The asymmetric counterweight may be configured to offset an effect of the rotation of the rotating component on the stator such that the stator maintains rotational staticity. The rotor may pass the stator with each rotation of the rotating component such that the energy is generated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides distributed drive systems and methods of use thereof. A distributed drive system may comprise one or more coils, one or more magnets, and at least one tread. A method for a distributed drive system may comprise the utilization of a plurality of voltage phases. The coils may comprise conductive wiring wrapped in a predefined form. In some embodiments, the coils may alternate in polarity. In some implementations, the coils may be attached directly to the frame of a larger machine or vehicle for uniform heat distribution. The magnets may comprise composite materials with ferrous portions. When the system comprises at least one tread, magnets may be embedded within the tread. In some aspects, the distributed drive system may be contained within a motive system of a machine or vehicle, thereby limiting the need for a transmission between a power source and the motive components of the machine or vehicle.

Abstract: An orientation indicator device that includes a band having an interior side, an exterior side, and a length to wrap around a neck of an animal. The orientation indicator device includes at least one fiducial marker attached to the band that is visible from the exterior side of the band to denote an orientation of the animal. The orientation indicator device includes a tag coupled to the band to hang by gravity from under the neck. The band is in the form of a collar with fasteners to fasten the collar around the neck. A system is also disclosed that includes a walk-in analysis zone. The orientation indicator device and a computer vision system, in the walk-in analysis zone, identify an orientation of an animal in the zone by capturing the orientation indicator device and dimensions of a body of the animal.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and compensating for deformities or other irregularities in sheeted dough being delivered to a rotary cutter in order to preemptively avoid cutter wrap-up is provided. The detection system includes one or more sensors capable of identifying and monitoring irregularities in the dough upstream of the rotary cutter. Signals from the sensor(s) are sent to a controller which, upon detecting a dough irregularity which could cause cutter wrap-up, automatically raises the rotary cutter until the irregularity passes the cutter.

Abstract: A system for examining an animal that includes a kiosk housing having an analysis zone. The system includes a persuasion delivery device in the analysis zone. The system includes a dispensing machine to dispense an animal attractant to the persuasion delivery device. The system includes a set of sensors located in the analysis zone to sense real-time data related to health of an animal. The set of sensors includes at least one sensor to sense within the analysis zone at least one biological parameter of the animal related to the health. A method is provided using the system that autonomously guides the animal to the analysis zone by a predisposition of the animal to hunt for an animal attractant so that biological parameters of the animal related to the health of the animal are sensed in a stress-free or reduced stress environment.

Abstract: An ophthalmic prosthetic and method for correcting negative and positive dysphotopsia. The ophthalmic prosthetic comprises a peripheral light blocking implant member adapted to locate in a gap between an iris and an intraocular implant lens. The gap is between the anterior surface of the lens and the posterior portion of the iris. An opacity of the peripheral light blocking implant member is selectively positioned to block passage of light.

Abstract: The system comprises an enclosed centrifuge furnace with a first chamber, a second chamber and a third chamber all of which include and share a tilt axis. The third chamber is concentric with the first chamber and operable at a first temperature to melt a material within the first chamber. The second chamber is concentric with the first chamber and operable at a second temperature lower than the first temperature to cool the material within the first chamber. The system includes a first mechanism to rotate the first, second and third chambers, simultaneously, to create a centrifugal force to maintain the material within the third chamber as the centrifugal force is applied. The system includes a second mechanism to position the tilt axis at an angle which causes the melted material to pour from the third chamber into the second chamber where the material is cooled.

Abstract: Differential methylation profiles of a panel of genes are identified from colorectal carcinoma tissues of colorectal cancer patients compared to normal colon mucosal tissue or to white blood cells from healthy subjects. A high methylation level of cytosines at CpG dinucleotide sites (in CpG-rich regions) of the panel of genetic loci are further validated in plasma cell-free DNA as signature markers indicative of colorectal cancer, which is useful for early stage detection of colorectal cancer and monitoring of disease progression. This panel of genetic loci include genes MAP3K14-AS1, DNM1P46, EMBP1, GATM, VSV2, LAYN, and SFMBT2, which individually or in combination can complement SEPT9-based assays in improving sensitivity and/or specificity in the detection of colorectal cancer. Assay methods and reagents for detection of the presence and levels of methylation of the marker genetic loci are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and compensating for deformities or other irregularities in sheeted dough being delivered to a rotary cutter in order to preemptively avoid cutter wrap-up is provided. The detection system includes one or more sensors capable of identifying and monitoring irregularities in the dough upstream of the rotary cutter. Signals from the sensor(s) are sent to a controller which, upon detecting a dough irregularity which could cause cutter wrap-up, automatically raises the rotary cutter until the irregularity passes the cutter.

Abstract: A comprehensive system designed for the predictive maintenance of railcar wheel bearings, integrating multiple sensor modalities. The system includes thermography for temperature mapping, vibration analysis via a three-axis accelerometer, rotational velocity measurement using a rate gyro, and optical spectrometry for lubricant analysis. Each modality contributes to a holistic understanding of bearing health, enhancing maintenance strategies, safety, and operational efficiency in rail transportation.

Abstract: A comprehensive system designed for the predictive maintenance of railcar wheel bearings, integrating multiple sensor modalities. The system includes thermography for temperature mapping, vibration analysis via a three-axis accelerometer, rotational velocity measurement using a rate gyro, and optical spectrometry for lubricant analysis. Each modality contributes to a holistic understanding of bearing health, enhancing maintenance strategies, safety, and operational efficiency in rail transportation.

Abstract: A system for creating a satellite design includes a satellite system design configurator, a satellite system validation subsystem, a dependent requirements generator subsystem, and a cost and completion estimator subsystem, wherein each subsystem comprises at least one processor. The subsystems operate in concert to enable the configurator to provide a repeatable satellite design based on one or more user inputs and one or more generative inputs. At least a portion of the inputs are received via at least one input device included with the system. The system further includes a viewing device to allow a user to view the results from the configurator. A method for creating the satellite design includes generating satellite dependent requirements based on received or predetermined parameters, creating the satellite design with the satellite system design configurator based on the generated satellite dependent requirements, and validating the satellite design.

Abstract: A system for producing a modular bus architecture for use in a satellite includes a processor configured to determine a support structure arrangement selected from predefined support structure components that are configurable to form various modular bus architectures for use in outer space. The support structure is configurable in a plurality of arrangements based on an intended space-based mission as determined by the processor. A plurality of the predefined components that are to be included with the support structure are further determined by the processor based on parameters selected for the intended mission. A method for producing the modular bus architecture includes determining a build of the modular bus architecture based on pre-set parameters, arranging the support structure selected from the predefined support structure components, and selecting components that are to be included with the support structure as further determined by the processor.

Abstract: A temporary keratoprosthesis, a corneal transplant suturing jig, a temporary endoprosthesis, methods of using the same, and kits comprising the same. The temporary keratoprosthesis and corneal transplant comprise grooves into which sutures are located during ophthalmological surgery such that the sutures are prevented from migrating and/or obscuring a view into the eye during surgery. The temporary keratoprosthesis, corneal transplant suturing jig, and temporary endoprosthesis are employed alone or in unison to maintain intraocular pressure during surgery.

Abstract: A temporary keratoprosthesis, a corneal transplant suturing jig, a temporary endoprosthesis, methods of using the same, and kits comprising the same. The temporary keratoprosthesis and corneal transplant comprise grooves into which sutures are located during ophthalmological surgery such that the sutures are prevented from migrating and/or obscuring a view into the eye during surgery. The temporary keratoprosthesis, corneal transplant suturing jig, and temporary endoprosthesis are employed alone or in unison to maintain intraocular pressure during surgery.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for providing real-time warnings to merchants for data breaches. For example, the system may include one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more processors configured to perform operations consistent with this disclosure. The operations may include collecting and storing transaction authorization requests from one or more merchants. The transaction authorization requests may include a virtual account number associated with an account, the virtual account number being previously bound to a merchant and reusable only for the bound merchant. The operations may further include detecting an event at the bound merchant based on, for example, a transaction authorization request having a mismatch between a transacting merchant and the bound merchant. The operations my further include communicating notification of the event through a communication interface with the bound merchant.

Abstract: N-Acylated histidine dipeptides of formula are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating breast cancer.

Abstract: Methods to compute glycemia tests and applications thereof are described. Additional methods to compute risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and applications thereof are described. Generally, systems utilize analyte measurements to determine a glycemic status or cardiovascular disease risk, which can be used as a basis to treat individuals.

Abstract: A process for reducing the likelihood of or correcting dysphotopsia from intraocular lens implant surgery. The process includes a step of scanning the eye of a patient in need of the intraocular lens implant surgery using a noninvasive echo-locating instrument for obtaining nasal retina information about the eye. Based at least in part from the nasal retina information, a prophylactic measure can be recommended prior to cataract removal surgery, or a corrective measure can be recommended to address the dysphotopsia after the cataract removal surgery. Use of artificial intelligence as part of the process is also contemplated.

Abstract: A system for examining an animal that includes a kiosk housing having an analysis zone. The system includes a persuasion delivery device in the analysis zone. The system includes a dispensing machine to dispense an animal attractant to the persuasion delivery device. The system includes a set of sensors located in the analysis zone to sense real-time data related to health of an animal. The set of sensors includes at least one sensor to sense within the analysis zone at least one biological parameter of the animal related to the health. A method is provided using the system that autonomously guides the animal to the analysis zone by a predisposition of the animal to hunt for an animal attractant so that biological parameters of the animal related to the health of the animal are sensed in a stress-free or reduced stress environment.