Abstract: A wireless sensor preferably has a case which is intrinsically safe and has no exposed parts which can become not intrinsically safe due to the passage of time or through contact with chemicals typically encountered in a location where the wireless sensor is used. It preferably has no integral visual display other than lights, and it preferably includes at least one signal light. The sensor preferably includes a wireless transceiver for allowing remote read and remote control of the sensor. The sensor preferably includes piezoelectric pressure detectors for allowing a user to locally interact with the sensor by pressing on the case. Data can be automatically harvested from the sensors by a portable electronic data-retrieving device which is usually geographically remote from the sensors when the portable electronic data-retrieving device and the sensors are in range of a wireless system which allows them to communicate when they are geographically proximate each other.

Abstract: Low form factor mobile electrostatic spray units and methods of using same are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fence panel including a rectangular mesh body which includes a plurality of lengths of razor wire arranged to form a plurality of diamond-shaped mesh apertures, each aperture having a major axis of length L and a minor axis of length L/2, and wherein the lengths of razor wire are fixed to one another at respective junctions, wherein L?200 mm.

Abstract: A sealing boot for sealing a joint of 8 & 8¼ front differentials, where the sealing boot comprises a first sealing boot section having a first cylindrical inside surface. The first sealing boot section is adapted for being tightly fitted to a shoulder section of an end portion of a differential output shaft protruding a housing of the 8 & 8¼ front differential. The shoulder section is disposed between a male spline and the housing. A second sealing boot section has a second cylindrical inside surface. The second sealing boot section is adapted for being tightly fitted to an outside surface section of an end portion of a CV axle shaft having a female spline disposed therein. The female spline being adapted for being engaged with the male spline of the differential output shaft. The sealing boot forms a sealed enclosure between the first cylindrical inside surface and the second cylindrical inside surface.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargeable battery that is configured to be recharged via an external night-time charging device, such as a pillow charger. The implantable hearing prosthesis is configured to detect inductive charging of the rechargeable battery by the external night-time charging device. In response, the implantable hearing prosthesis is switched to a night-time mode of operation.

Abstract: A method for using a data model to enable authorization and communication between computers including a first computer configured to provide a service, a second computer in communication with the first computer, and a third computer in communication with one or both of the first computer and the second computer. The method includes storing the data model, wherein the data model describes nested party relationships among a first party having access to the first computer, a second party having access to the second computer, and a third party having access to the third computer, wherein the data model describes the third party as a third set of attributes specifying authorizations of the third party with respect to only the second party, the third set of attributes being nested within and dependent upon a second set of attributes specifying authorizations of the second party with respect to the first party.

Abstract: Disclosed are method and apparatus for identifying biomarkers and in particular for identifying biomarkers for use in making clinical assessments, such as early diagnostic, diagnostic, disease stage, disease severity, disease subtype, response to therapy or prognostic assessments. In one particular example, the techniques are applied to allow assessments of patients suffering from, suspected of suffering from, or with clinical signs of SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) being either infection-negative SIRS or infection-positive SIRS.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying and/or classifying microbes using one or more single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) of prokaryotes and/or one or more SNPs in 5.8S ribosomal RNA (5.8S rRNA) of eukaryotes. Also disclosed are probes, primers and kits that are useful in those methods. Methods for the diagnosis of sepsis based upon these SNPs are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and apparatus for diagnosing and/or monitoring an infection by a bacterium, virus or protozoan by measurement of pathogen-associated and non-infectious systemic inflammation and optionally in combination with detection of a pathogen specific molecule. The invention can be used for diagnosis, including early diagnosis, ruling-out, ruling-in, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of, or having, systemic inflammation. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to host peripheral blood RNA and protein biomarkers, which are used in combination, and optionally with peripheral blood broad-range pathogen-specific detection assays, that are useful for distinguishing between bacterial, viral, protozoal and non-infectious causes of systemic inflammation.

Abstract: A fin for a surfboard having a base and a tip and wherein the fin includes an integral tunnel which provides a tubular housing; an electric motor and associated propeller attached to the integral tunnel so as to be substantially enclosed therein; wherein the integral tunnel and propeller are both positioned so that there is a blade section above and below the integral tunnel which each have a height which is at least substantially 70% of the diameter of the integral tunnel, and wherein the motor and the propeller are positioned forward of a rear edge of the fin. Also provided is a power source to supply power to the electric motor and associated housing and mounting plate. The arrangement of the motor and propeller are located forward of a rear edge of the fin allows the original feel and maneuverability of a non-powered surfboard to be preserved.

Abstract: A liquid is mixed with a pressurized air flow through an orifice which breaks it into particles. The liquid particles are entrained in the liquid flow and come into contact with an energized component in the form of a cone or frustum that is in contact with an electrode. The energized component defines a mixing chamber within a spray nozzle. As a result, while in the mixing chamber, the particles become electrostatically charged before exiting the spray nozzle. Embodiments also include a removable cap component within which the energized component nests. The cap component may include a pair of windows that cooperate with tabs on the body of the spray nozzle in order to mechanically engage the cap to the body such that the energized component is properly positioned to mate with the electrode and define the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A liquid is mixed with a pressurized air flow through an orifice which breaks it into particles. The liquid particles are entrained in the liquid flow and come into contact with an energized component in the form of a cone or frustum that is in contact with an electrode. The energized component defines a mixing chamber within a spray nozzle. As a result, while in the mixing chamber, the particles become electrostatically charged before exiting the spray nozzle. Embodiments also include a removable cap component within which the energized component nests. The cap component may include a pair of windows that cooperate with tabs on the body of the spray nozzle in order to mechanically engage the cap to the body such that the energized component is properly positioned to mate with the electrode and define the mixing chamber.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargeable battery that is configured to be recharged via an external night-time charging device, such as a pillow charger. The implantable hearing prosthesis is configured to detect inductive charging of the rechargeable battery by the external night-time charging device. In response, the implantable hearing prosthesis is switched to a night-time mode of operation.

Abstract: An earth connector for a fence panel includes a member with a sharp edge which penetrates protective material on rods of the panel to come into electrical contact with at least two of the rods.

Abstract: Disclosed are method and apparatus for identifying biomarkers and in particular for identifying biomarkers for use in making clinical assessments, such as early diagnostic, diagnostic, disease stage, disease severity, disease subtype, response to therapy or prognostic assessments. In one particular example, the techniques are applied to allow assessments of patients suffering from, suspected of suffering from, or with clinical signs of SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) being either infection-negative SIRS or infection-positive SIRS.

Abstract: Disclosed are method and apparatus for identifying biomarkers and in particular for identifying biomarkers for use in making clinical assessments, such as early diagnostic, diagnostic, disease stage, disease severity, disease subtype, response to therapy or prognostic assessments. In one particular example, the techniques are applied to allow assessments of patients suffering from, suspected of suffering from, or with clinical signs of SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) being either infection-negative SIRS or infection-positive SIRS.

Abstract: A fin for a surfboard having a base and a tip and wherein the fin includes an integral tunnel which provides a tubular housing; an electric motor and associated propeller attached to the integral tunnel so as to be substantially enclosed therein; wherein the integral tunnel and propeller are both positioned so that there is a blade section above and below the integral tunnel which each have a height which is at least substantially 70% of the diameter of the integral tunnel, and wherein the motor and the propeller are positioned forward of a rear edge of the fin. Also provided is a power source to supply power to the electric motor and associated housing and mounting plate. The arrangement of the motor and propeller are located forward of a rear edge of the fin allows the original feel and maneuverability of a non-powered surfboard to be preserved.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and apparatus for diagnosing and/or monitoring a herpesvirus-associated systemic inflammation by measurement of a host immune response. These compositions, methods and apparatus can be used for diagnosis including early diagnosis, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of having systemic inflammation associated with a herpesvirus infection. More particularly, the present invention discloses peripheral blood RNA and protein biomarkers that are useful for specifically distinguishing between the host systemic immune response to herpesviruses as compared to the host immune response to other causes of systemic inflammation, including other types of viruses.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and apparatus for diagnosing and/or monitoring a virus-associated systemic inflammation by measurement of a host immune response. The invention can be used for diagnosis including early diagnosis, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of having systemic inflammation associated with an infection. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to peripheral blood RNA and protein biomarkers that are useful for specifically distinguishing between the host systemic immune response to viruses as compared to the host immune response to other causes of systemic inflammation.

Abstract: A method, including sequentially activating a plurality of respective electrode pairs of an implanted cochlear implant, at least one of the electrodes of the respective electrode pairs being a respective electrode of an electrode array implanted in a cochlea, thereby generating respective localized electric fields, concurrently respectively measuring, for the plurality of activated respective electrode pairs, an electrical characteristic between the respective electrodes of the respective electrode pairs resulting from the respective localized electric fields, thereby obtaining a measurement set, determining, from the measurement set, a distance between the electrode array and a wall of the cochlea.