Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, transporting, and using hydrogen. In some embodiments, the method may comprise (a) storing hydrogen fuel in one or more fuel storage modules; (b) transporting the one or more fuel storage modules to a vehicle fueling site, wherein one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles are located at or near the vehicle fueling site; (c) loading the one or more fuel storage modules into the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles, wherein the one or more fuel storage modules are configured to be releasably coupled to the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles; and (d) decoupling the one or more fuel storage modules from the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles after the one or more fuel storage modules are depleted or partially depleted.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for adding a current transaction associated with a set of transactions in a blockchain system. The method comprising the steps of generating a first state data, wherein the first state data is based on a first transaction reference to a first transaction and/or a second transaction reference to a second transaction, generating the current transaction comprising the first state data, and submitting the current transaction to the blockchain.

Abstract: A misting system having a reservoir containing a fluid to be delivered to a target connected to a plurality of nozzles. The nozzles are configured to supply a mist of the fluid to a target when the fluid pressure is above a threshold pressure. In order to provide sufficient fluid pressure, the misting system also has a mechanical misting pump between the reservoir and the plurality of nozzles that can be activated by a user. The misting pump has a body for containing a dose of the fluid, where the body has a port through which fluid is received from the reservoir when the misting pump is primed and through which expelled fluid flows towards the plurality of nozzles when the misting pump is activated. In the body is a moveable piston that moveable between a primed position and positon in which a dose of the fluid is expelled from the body through the port.

Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method. The method provides a generation of a proof of existence data structures. The method comprising: (i) receiving a request comprising a data reveal path, the data reveal path referencing a node of interest within an input hierarchical data structure (ii) obtaining the input hierarchical data structure comprising an input root node and a plurality of input nodes, wherein each of the input nodes within the input hierarchical data structure have an associated value, and (iii) generating an output hierarchical data structure based on the data reveal path and the input hierarchical data structure, wherein the output hierarchical data structure comprises a plurality of output nodes. There is also provided a method for verification of the proof of existence.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for tracking, on a blockchain, at least two clients interacting with an asset, wherein the blockchain comprises a set of transactions associated with the asset, and a set of transactions associated with each client. The asset tracking comprising receiving an asset interaction event request comprising data based on at least two clients associated with an asset interaction event and data indicative of the asset, generating an event transaction based on a reference to the set of transactions associated with the asset and references to the sets of transactions associated with the at least two clients, and submitting the event transaction to the blockchain.

Abstract: A customisable modular storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. The stacks are contained within towers formed of stacks of bin receiving units. A grid network of tracks is provided on the top of the bin receiving units upon which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver for a wireless communication network has an offset Gregorian antenna arrangement comprising a primary reflector dish, an electrically conductive reflector member comprising a secondary reflector and a conductive support wall, a planar array of antenna elements arranged as a feed for transmitting radio frequency signals to the secondary reflector and/or for receiving radio frequency signals from the secondary reflector and a conductive support block configured to support the planar array of antenna elements. The conductive support wall is connected directly to the conductive support block, and the conductive support wall is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the planar array of antenna elements.

Abstract: An omni-directional small cell base station antenna includes at least one array of a first frequency on a lower portion of the antenna, at least one second array of a second frequency on an upper portion of the antenna, and at least one third array of a third frequency on the upper portion of the antenna. The second frequency is higher than the first frequency, and the third frequency is higher than the second frequency. The at least one second array at a second frequency includes a plurality of reflector plates with antenna elements of the second frequency thereon, and the at least one third array at a third frequency includes a plurality of reflector plates with antenna elements of the third frequency thereon. The reflector plates of the at least one second array are interspersed between the reflector plates of the at least one third array such that the reflector plates of the second and third arrays alternate around the circumference of the upper portion of the antenna.

Abstract: A robotic processing system and method are disclosed for processing materials using a series of containers stored in an automated storage and picking system. Each of the containers performs a specific function on the materials stored therein. The materials are passed from bin to bin via a suitable dispensing and transferring system. For example, a system is disclosed for delivering ingredients to a micro-brewery, as are methods for brewing small or test batches of beer according to customers' individual requirements.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated polypeptides comprising variable lymphocyte receptors that specifically bind the brain extracellular matrix, compositions, and methods of use. Methods of using the variable lymphocyte receptors for the detection and treatment of disease or injury, specifically, for example, cancers including glioblastoma are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus has a cartridge utilized to contain a volume of construction material. A piston is inserted into the cartridge under operable control by at least one plunger assembly. A forming device is removably mounted to the cartridge opposite to the piston. A loading assembly is engaged to the cartridge to sequentially insert the volume of construction material and the piston into the cartridge. At least one sensor package is oriented towards the cartridge to capture at least one condition datum from the volume of construction material. A unitary controller receives and processes the condition datum to supply control signals to the plunger assembly and the loading assembly based on historical condition data.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system is provided which enables interaction between a device and an asset transfer platform. The interaction can only occur if a permit data structure allows it to happen.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system is provided which enables interaction between a device and an asset transfer platform. The interaction can only occur if a permit data structure allows it to happen.

Abstract: A storage system is disclosed which includes a series of fire detection, suppression and extinguishing capability. The system can include containers formed as structural composites. The containers can have multiple portions of a structural or storage nature. The system can use the containers and the system itself to reduce a likelihood of fire spreading through large grid based systems.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a system and method for controlling film thickness, and a film deposition system and method using same. In one such embodiments, a vapour deposition system for spatially controlling a deposited film thickness on a substrate comprises: an emission source; a substrate holder; and a translatable shutter comprising a flux barrier disposed between said emission source and the substrate and operable to translate said flux barrier through a deposition flux according to a designated linear translation profile designated to spatially control the deposited film thickness.

Abstract: An antenna array assembly comprises a ground plane, an array of patch radiator elements having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of patch radiator elements disposed in a plane parallel to a first face of the ground plane and a non-conductive cover disposed in a generally parallel relationship to the ground plane. The non-conductive cover has a first face, disposed towards the array of patch radiator elements, having an arrangement of alternating parallel ridges and grooves, in which, in a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the first face of the ground plane, the ridges extend towards the array of patch radiator elements and the grooves extend away from the array of patch radiator elements. Each row of patch radiator elements is disposed in a parallel relationship to each ridge.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a system and method for controlling film thickness, and a film deposition system and method using same. In one such embodiments, a vapour deposition system for spatially controlling a deposited film thickness on a substrate comprises: an emission source; a substrate holder; and a translatable shutter comprising a flux barrier disposed between said emission source and the substrate and operable to translate said flux barrier through a deposition flux according to a designated linear translation profile designated to spatially control the deposited film thickness.

Abstract: A storage system is disclosed where goods can be stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of rails (e.g., tracks) on which load handling devices can run. To take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensors, and data logging devices. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, can allow for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus has a carrier robot operative within a working volume. A forming mechanism is mounted to the carrier robot. A unitary controller supplies control signals to the carrier robot and the forming mechanism, such that the carrier robot implements mechanical motion along a deposition vector and the forming mechanism deposits a segment of structured material onto a build surface within the working volume.

Abstract: A truck bed cover integrated in a vehicle (e.g., a truck), configured to move through an opening formed between a cab and a truck bed, and along a set of channels on the truck bed. The vehicle includes a motor engaged with the truck bed cover and configured to enable an automated movement of the truck bed cover along the set of channels. The vehicle in one embodiment is an electric truck configured to run off a battery pack stored within the electric truck. The truck bed cover includes a plurality of movable portions, the plurality of movable portions linked together in a flexible format.