Abstract: A system for nutrient remediation in a water environment using biologically active bioremediation units (BABUs), comprising a biologically active first compound of sodium alginate with chitosan, mixing a quantity of glomalin and lignin with Chlorella vulgaris to form a second mixture, mixing the first mixture with the second mixture, and spherifying the third mixture by dropping the third mixture into calcium chloride, creating a physical medium to contain the viable culture of the remediating organism called BABUs, and where the BABUs are used for nutrient remediation in a surface water environment where the surface water environment contains an excess of nutrients, waiting for nutrient capture by the BABUs, removing the nutrient rich BABUs from the water, and placing the BABUs in soil, wherein the BABUs release the nutrients to the soil.

Abstract: A gel electrolyte composite containing a nonvolatile electrolyte and a zwitterionic polymer scaffold in which the non-volatile electrolyte is a non-lithium-containing ionic liquid, a sodium-containing ionic liquid, or a lithium-containing ionic liquid and the zwitterionic polymer scaffold is formed from one or more zwitterionic monomers only or both one or more zwitterionic monomers and one or more non-zwitterionic monomers. The zwitterionic polymer scaffold contains 8 mol % or higher of zwitterions relative to the total content of the gel electrolyte composite when the nonvolatile electrolyte is a non-lithium-containing ionic liquid, and contains 1 mol % or higher of zwitterions relative to the total content of the gel electrolyte composite when the nonvolatile electrolyte is a sodium-containing ionic liquid or a lithium-containing ionic liquid. Also disclosed are a method of preparing the above-described gel electrolyte composite and an electrochemical energy storage device containing same.

Abstract: A temperature-management device comprises a wearable sleeve including a foot portion configured to cover at least a portion of a sole of a foot of a patient, a calf portion configured to cover at least a portion of a calf of the patient, the calf portion having one or more compression bladders associated therewith, and a popliteal fossa portion configured to cover at least a portion of a popliteal fossa of the patient. The temperature-management device further comprises a heater assembly configured to be secured to the wearable sleeve, the heater assembly including a foot heating pad, a popliteal fossa heating pad, and a physical connector extending between the foot heating pad and the popliteal fossa heating pad.

Abstract: Examples of a waistband for a garment are disclosed. The waist band includes a front portion for covering at least a portion of an abdomen of a wearer, a back portion for covering at least a portion of a lower back area of the wearer, a first inner panel extending from a front central line at the front portion to a back central line at the back portion, a second inner panel extending from the front central line at the front portion to the back central line at the back portion, and at least one bonding adhesive panel bonding together the back portion with the first and second inner panels. The inside of the disclosed waistbands are seamless.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing an exposure progression that improves an ability of a subject to manage a psychiatric or mental condition of the subject are provided. An exposure progression includes a plurality of categories in a hierarchical order. Each category is associated with one or more experiences, and each experience is associated with a digital reality scene that manifests a challenge. In some embodiments, the hierarchical order is generated or modified dynamically based at least in part on the level of success that a subject has had in one or more challenges, producing an exposure progression that it not only tailored to each subject but also with personalized timing and/or nature of the exposure practice.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing a regimen for improving an ability of a subject to manage a psychiatric or mental condition are provided. A method includes presenting a first digital reality scene with interactive digital chart and bin. The bin includes a plurality of nodes. Each node corresponds to a respective category in a plurality of categories and a plurality of proposed experiences associated with the respective category. Each proposed experience is associated with a unique digital reality scene, different than the first digital reality scene, that manifests a challenge represented by the respective category and/or the respective proposed experience. Each node is also associated with at least one respective gate criterion. A method also includes detecting a selection of a node and placing the node on the chart, thus providing access to the corresponding plurality of proposed experiences associated with the respective category.

Abstract: A wireless-connectivity system includes a sensor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a sensor device, a monitor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a medical monitor system, and a dongle-connectivity management hub configured to cause a wireless coupling to be established between the sensor dongle and the monitor dongle. The sensor dongle is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor and wirelessly transmit data to the monitor dongle via the wireless coupling, the data being based at least in part on the sensor data.

Abstract: A wireless-connectivity system includes a sensor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a sensor device, a monitor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a medical monitor system, and a dongle-connectivity management hub configured to cause a wireless coupling to be established between the sensor dongle and the monitor dongle. The sensor dongle is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor and wirelessly transmit data to the monitor dongle via the wireless coupling, the data being based at least in part on the sensor data.

Abstract: A package release system for delivering packages using radio controlled or autonomous vehicle like a drone. The package is carried at a first angle then released when the package changes angles such as when set on the ground.

Abstract: A wireless-connectivity system includes a sensor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a sensor device, a monitor dongle configured to be electrically connected to a medical monitor system, and a dongle-connectivity management hub configured to cause a wireless coupling to be established between the sensor dongle and the monitor dongle. The sensor dongle is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor and wirelessly transmit data to the monitor dongle via the wireless coupling, the data being based at least in part on the sensor data.

Abstract: A gel electrolyte composite containing a nonvolatile electrolyte and a zwitterionic polymer scaffold in which the non-volatile electrolyte is a non-lithium-containing ionic liquid, a sodium-containing ionic liquid, or a lithium-containing ionic liquid and the zwitterionic polymer scaffold is formed from one or more zwitterionic monomers only or both one or more zwitterionic monomers and one or more non-zwitterionic monomers. The zwitterionic polymer scaffold contains 8 mol % or higher of zwitterions relative to the total content of the gel electrolyte composite when the nonvolatile electrolyte is a non-lithium-containing ionic liquid, and contains 1 mol % or higher of zwitterions relative to the total content of the gel electrolyte composite when the nonvolatile electrolyte is a sodium-containing ionic liquid or a lithium-containing ionic liquid. Also disclosed are a method of preparing the above-described gel electrolyte composite and an electrochemical energy storage device containing same.

Abstract: A writing pen, including a first pen portion containing an ink cartridge, a ferro rod extending from the first pen portion, and a removable second pen portion removably positionable over the first pen portion. The second pen portion includes a whistle integrally formed therewith. A third pen portion is removably positionable over the first pen portion and overlys the ferro rod to substantially conceal the ferro rod. A removable striker having a first end configured for contacting the ferro rod is installable onto the third pen portion so that either the first end of the striker or the second end of the striker extends outwardly from the third pen portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel optical reader device and method for calibrating the device. The device executes a calibration module that locates the actual coordinates for a targeting symbol in a captured image. The coordinates are stored as calibration coordinates in the memory. During normal operation of the reader device, the stored calibration coordinates are used to locate a target, such as a bar code. In order to locate the targeting symbol, the calibration module may overlay a template on clusters that may be the targeting symbol. A reasonable accurate comparison identifies the cluster as the targeting symbol. Alternatively, the calibration module may approach a cluster from four frames of the image and identify the cluster's tangents and perimeter. Geometrical calculations are used to identify the center of an identified targeting symbol.

Abstract: A writing pen, including a writing pen portion; a ferro rod positionable to extend from the writing pen portion; and a striker portion positionable to extend from the writing pen portion to substantially conceal the ferro rod, The striker portion has one or more striker members which may be struck against the ferro rod for generating sparks.

Abstract: A writing pen, including a writing pen portion; a ferro rod positionable to extend from the writing pen portion; and a striker portion positionable to extend from the writing pen portion to substantially conceal the ferro rod, The striker portion has one or more striker members which may be struck against the ferro rod for generating sparks.

Abstract: A knife and sheath for housing the knife, the sheath including a light, an actuator for activating the light, and finger openings, with the knife being withdrawn from the sheath to permit the fingers of the user to be inserted through the finger receiving openings and enable a thumb of the user to be positioned on the actuator for selective activation and de-activation of the light emitting device.

Abstract: A sheath for an implement generally consisting of a housing provided with a recess in a surface thereof for removably receiving a portion of such implement, a light emitting device having an actuating button and a set of finger receiving openings wherein the housing is configured and the button is positioned relative to the set of openings so that the housing may be manually grasped by a user with the fingers of the user extending through the set of openings and the thumb of the user disposed in a position to facilitate the operation of the button.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel optical reader device and method for calibrating the device. The device executes a calibration module that locates the actual coordinates for a targeting symbol in a captured image. The coordinates are stored as calibration coordinates in the memory. During normal operation of the reader device, the stored calibration coordinates are used to locate a target, such as a bar code. In order to locate the targeting symbol, the calibration module may overlay a template on clusters that may be the targeting symbol. A reasonable accurate comparison identifies the cluster as the targeting symbol. Alternatively, the calibration module may approach a cluster from four frames of the image and identify the cluster's tangents and perimeter. Geometrical calculations are used to identify the center of an identified targeting symbol.