Abstract: The present invention relates to large area field emission devices based on the incorporation of macroscopic, microscopic, and nanoscopic field enhancement features and a designed forced current sharing matrix layer to enable a stable high-current density long-life field emission device. The present invention pertains to a wide range of field emission sources and is not limited to a specific field emission technology. The invention is described as an X-ray electron source but can be applied to any application requiring a high current density electron source.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a variant AAV capsid protein that confers tropism to lung cells and recombinant adeno-associated viruses comprising the variant A.AV and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and their use in the delivery of heterologous nucleic acids to lung cells for the treatment of pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: In a method of producing isotopes in a light water power reactor, one or more targets within the reactor may be irradiated under a neutron flux to produce one or more isotopes. The targets may be assembled into one or more fuel bundles that are to be loaded in a core of the reactor at a given outage. Power operations in the reactor irradiate the fuel bundles so as to generate desired isotopes, such as one or more radioisotopes at a desired specific activity or stable isotopes at a desired concentration.

Abstract: In a method of producing isotopes in a light water power reactor, one or more targets within the reactor may be irradiated under a neutron flux to produce one or more isotopes. The targets may be assembled into one or more fuel bundles that are to be loaded in a core of the reactor at a given outage. Power operations in the reactor irradiate the fuel bundles so as to generate desired isotopes, such as one or more radioisotopes at a desired specific activity or stable isotopes at a desired concentration.

Abstract: In a method of producing isotopes in a light water power reactor, one or more targets within the reactor may be irradiated under a neutron flux to produce one or more isotopes. The targets may be assembled into one or more fuel bundles that are to be loaded in a core of the reactor at a given outage. Power operations in the reactor irradiate the fuel bundles so as to generate desired isotopes, such as one or more radioisotopes at a desired specific activity or stable isotopes at a desired concentration.

Abstract: A rod assembly for a fuel bundle of a nuclear reactor may include an upper end piece, lower end piece and a plurality of rod segments attached between the upper and lower end pieces and to each other so as to form an axial length of the rod assembly. The rod assembly may include an adaptor subassembly provided at given connection points for connecting adjacent rod segments or a given rod segment with one of the upper and lower end pieces. The connection points along the axial length of the rod assembly may be located where the rod assembly contacts a spacer in the fuel bundle. One (or more) of the rod segments may include an irradiation target therein for producing a desired isotope when a fuel bundle containing one (or more) rod assemblies is irradiated in a core of the reactor.

Abstract: A rod assembly for a fuel bundle of a nuclear reactor may include an upper end piece, lower end piece and a plurality of rod segments attached between the upper and lower end pieces and to each other so as to form an axial length of the rod assembly. The rod assembly may include an adaptor subassembly provided at given connection points for connecting adjacent rod segments or a given rod segment with one of the upper and lower end pieces. The connection points along the axial length of the rod assembly may be located where the rod assembly contacts a spacer in the fuel bundle. One (or more) of the rod segments may include an irradiation target therein for producing a desired isotope when a fuel bundle containing one (or more) rod assemblies is irradiated in a core of the reactor.

Abstract: A rod assembly for a fuel bundle of a nuclear reactor may include an upper end piece, lower end piece and a plurality of rod segments attached between the upper and lower end pieces and to each other so as to form an axial length of the rod assembly. The rod assembly may include an adaptor subassembly provided at given connection points for connecting adjacent rod segments or a given rod segment with one of the upper and lower end pieces. The connection points along the axial length of the rod assembly may be located where the rod assembly contacts a spacer in the fuel bundle. One (or more) of the rod segments may include an irradiation target therein for producing a desired isotope when a fuel bundle containing one (or more) rod assemblies is irradiated in a core of the reactor.

Abstract: The backflow prevention valve comprises various embodiments for installation in a liquid conduit for the prevention of reverse flow therethrough. The valve is particularly well suited for installation in a fire hydrant, where it prevents the illicit backflushing of the water system with contaminants. The valve may be constructed for use with either dry barrel hydrants, i.e., where the water is drained from the hydrant when the water is shut off, or wet barrel hydrants, where water remains in the hydrant body at all times. The valve may be constructed with a cylindrical body or with a thinner ring for the body, depending upon the installation desired. Each embodiment includes a series of generally triangular leaves hinged about the inner circumference of the valve body, which close against the central control rod or against one another at their apices when water is not flowing therethrough.

Abstract: The pipe inlet/outlet device is a molded fitting that is attached to the inflow end of a pipe conduit. The pipe inlet/outlet device has a neck portion and a rounded or smoothly curving mouth extending from the neck portion. The neck portion is a hollow cylinder that is open at both ends. The neck portion has an outside diameter sized to fit snugly in the open end of a pipe. The rounded mouth is integral with and extends from the neck portion, gradually curving outward and away from the neck and terminating at a lip, forming a skirt disposed around the inlet that may be filled with grout. The pipe may be an outlet from a tank, such as a manhole or catch basin. The pipe inlet/outlet device is inserted into the open end of the pipe for reducing head losses at the open end.

Abstract: A system for providing for the transportation of a prohibited item owned by a passenger upon the vehicle upon which said passenger is traveling. The system providing a security bag for the secure transportation of said prohibited item. Into this security bag is placed the prohibited item. The prohibited item being sealed within the security bag. The security bag being coded with identification information identifying which passenger the prohibited item belongs to. The passenger being provided with a receipt. The security bag being placed upon the vehicle and transported with the passenger, but not in the control of the passenger. At the destination, upon confirmation of ownership, the security bag and/or its contents are returned to the passenger.