Abstract: Technologies are described for a recirculating evaporative air conditioning system. A pre-cooling evaporator may be coupled to a pre-cooling compressor and a pre-cooling condenser by a first closed refrigerant loop. A post-cooling evaporator may be coupled to a post-cooling compressor and a post-cooling condenser by a second closed refrigerant loop. A blower can draw ambient air through the pre-cooling evaporator and then blow the air out through the post-cooling evaporator. A discharge plenum can collect the air blown out through the post-cooling evaporator. A recirculation duct can recirculate a portion of the air collected at the discharge plenum back into the pre-cooling evaporator, into the post-cooling evaporator, or into any ducts or plenums associated therewith. A discharge duct can conduct a portion of the air collected at the discharge plenum into an aircraft, electrical equipment, an aircraft ground power unit, a passenger bridge, or other such aircraft ground support systems.

Abstract: A modular air conditioning (AC) system including one or more AC modules is provided. The AC modules may be adapted to function individually or cooperatively as part of a modular system. The AC modules may be further adapted to connect in a variety of advantageous ways to facilitate the supply of conditioned air to a variety of downstream applications.

Abstract: A ground support system configured to support servicing of aircraft may include a main body housing one or both of an engine and/or a blower, a control panel that is used to control operation of one or both of the engine and/or blower, and at least one acoustic wave engagement member positioned on the control panel. The acoustic wave member(s) is configured to selectively activate and deactivate an engine or blower function when touched by an operator. The acoustic wave engagement member(s) operates in the presence of moisture and debris.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for screening large numbers of chemical compounds and performing a wide variety of fluorescent assays, including live cell assays. The methods utilize a laser linescan confocal microscope with high speed, high resolution and multi-wavelength capabilities and real time data-processing. Imaging may be done at video-rates and with use of ultraviolet illumination.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for screening large numbers of chemical compounds and performing a wide variety of fluorescent assays, including live cell assays. The methods utilize a laser linescan confocal microscope with high speed, high resolution and multi-wavelength capabilities and real time data-processing. Imaging may be done at video-rates and with use of ultraviolet illumination.

Abstract: A modular air conditioning (AC) system including one or more AC modules is provided. The AC modules may be adapted to function individually or cooperatively as part of a modular system. The AC modules may be further adapted to connect in a variety of advantageous ways to facilitate the supply of conditioned air to a variety of downstream applications.

Abstract: A ground support system configured to support servicing of aircraft may include a main body housing one or both of an engine and/or a blower, a control panel that is used to control operation of one or both of the engine and/or blower, and at least one acoustic wave engagement member positioned on the control panel. The acoustic wave member(s) is configured to selectively activate and deactivate an engine or blower function when touched by an operator. The acoustic wave engagement member(s) operates in the presence of moisture and debris.

Abstract: A modular aircraft support system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the modular system includes a mobile cart and an air conditioning system configured to provide conditioned air to an aircraft. The embodiment also includes a modular power converter for converting input power to a desired output power, which can be input to a supported aircraft. The cart is configured to receive a plurality of different interchangeable power converters, such as a 115 VAC, 400 Hz power converter or a 270 VDC power converter. In some embodiments, a variety of other components are also coupled to the mobile cart, including a local generator and engine. The generator may supply power to the air conditioning system and to the converter.

Abstract: A process for producing a synthetic quartz glass powder which is substantially free of carbon contaminant, for reduced bubble density and improved stability of articles made from the synthetic quartz glass during fusion molding by maintaining the synthetic silica powder in an oxidizing environment, e.g., an atmosphere comprising at least 3 vol. % ozone at a temperature of less than 1400° C., causing carbon containing compounds to be reduced to less than 10 ppm.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for screening large numbers of chemical compounds and performing a wide variety of fluorescent assays, including live cell assays. The methods utilize a laser linescan confocal microscope with high speed, high resolution and multi-wavelength capabilities and real time data-processing. Imaging may be done at video-rates and with use of ultraviolet illumination.

Abstract: A modular aircraft support system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the modular system includes a mobile cart and an air conditioning system configured to provide conditioned air to an aircraft. The embodiment also includes a modular power converter for converting input power to a desired output power, which can be input to a supported aircraft. The cart is configured to receive a plurality of different interchangeable power converters, such as a 115 VAC, 400 Hz power converter or a 270 VDC power converter. In some embodiments, a variety of other components are also coupled to the mobile cart, including a local generator and engine. The generator may supply power to the air conditioning system and to the converter.

Abstract: The invention provides for a nasal spray which is an aqueous solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide which may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individual to common cold virus, flu, or other infective microbial agents. The solution contains active agents which are based on a chlorine or hypochlorite solution, or a solution of chlorine or hypochlorite plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide. Alternatively, the solution may contain a bromine solution, or a solution of bromine plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide such as sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bromide, zinc bromide, sodium iodide or zinc iodide. The chlorine, hypochlorite, bromine, chloride, bromide, and iodide may originally come from inorganic compounds or organic compounds, which are then dissolved in the water. Further, the solution may contain glycerin or another moisturizing or wetting agent for the nasal mucosa.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a method which utilizes iodine as a broad spectrum microbicide wherein the active agent may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray. The spray is intended particularly for human use. It is to be applied in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individual to common cold virus, flu, or other infective microbial agents including for example, bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, and even mold and fungus. The active agent is based on an iodine solution and may also contain one or more of the following: sodium hypochlorite solution, or a solution of chlorine or hypochlorites plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide. Alternatively, the solution may further contain iodine and a bromine solution, or a solution of iodine, bromine plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide such as sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bromide, zinc bromide, sodium iodide or zinc iodide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for acquiring images of biological samples and analyzing contrast features are provided. The present invention may determine whether a contrast feature in a image of a biological example qualifies as a grain (textural feature of interest). The size, intensity of contrast features, or other parameters may be tuned to find contrast features that correspond to features having significance in a given application. In addition, the total number of grains per image, the number of grains per sample, the number of grains per unit area, the area fraction occupied by grains, the ratio of intensity of grains to the intensity of the image, or other suitable characteristics may be determined.

Abstract: The invention provides for a nasal spray which is an aqueous solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide which may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individual to common cold virus, flu, or other infective microbial agents. The solution contains active agents which are based on a chlorine or hypochlorite solution, or a solution of chlorine or hypochlorite plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide. Alternatively, the solution may contain a bromine solution, or a solution of bromine plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide such as sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bromide, zinc bromide, sodium iodide or zinc iodide. The chlorine, hypochlorite, bromine, chloride, bromide, and iodide may originally come from inorganic compounds or organic compounds, which are then dissolved in the water. Further, the solution may contain glycerin or another moisturizing or wetting agent for the nasal mucosa.

Abstract: Systems and methods for acquiring images of biological samples and analyzing contrast features are provided. The present invention may determine whether a contrast feature in a image of a biological example qualifies as a grain (textural feature of interest). The size, intensity of contrast features, or other parameters may be tuned to find contrast features that correspond to features having significance in a given application. In addition, the total number of grains per image, the number of grains per sample, the number of grains per unit area, the area fraction occupied by grains, the ratio of intensity of grains to the intensity of the image, or other suitable characteristics may be determined.

Abstract: Image acquisition and analysis systems and methods are provided. A ray-based approach may be used to process images for cell-based assays. Such cell-based assays may be used to evaluate drugs or other compounds or to perform other biological studies. A scanning laser microscope or other equipment may be used to gather image data from fluorescently-marked cells or other suitable specimens. The rays are radially-oriented with respect to the cell nuclei. Seed points within the nuclei may be identified. The rays may extend outward from the seed points or other suitable ray origins until the rays are terminated according to ray termination criteria. The intensity of the image data that is associated with each of the rays may be analyzed to generate various parameters. For example, a peak intensity of the image data along each ray may be identified. Statistical calculations may be performed.

Abstract: Image acquisition and analysis systems and methods are provided. A ray-based approach may be used to process images for cell-based assays. Such cell-based assays may be used to evaluate drugs or other compounds or to perform other biological studies. A scanning laser microscope or other equipment may be used to gather image data from fluorescently-marked cells or other suitable specimens. The rays are radially-oriented with respect to the cell nuclei. Seed points within the nuclei may be identified. The rays may extend outward from the seed points or other suitable ray origins until the rays are terminated according to ray termination criteria. The intensity of the image data that is associated with each of the rays may be analyzed to generate various parameters. For example, a peak intensity of the image data along each ray may be identified. Statistical calculations may be performed.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a method which utilizes iodine as a broad spectrum microbicide wherein the active agent may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray. The spray is intended particularly for human use. It is to be applied in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individual to common cold virus, flu, or other infective microbial agents including for example, bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, and even mold and fungus. The active agent is based on an iodine solution and may also contain one or more of the following: sodium hypochlorite solution, or a solution of chlorine or hypochlorites plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide. Alternatively, the solution may further contain iodine and a bromine solution, or a solution of iodine, bromine plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide such as sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bromide, zinc bromide, sodium iodide or zinc iodide.

Abstract: The invention provides for a nasal spray which is an aqueous solution containing a broad spectrum microbicide which may be applied in nasal passages in the manner of a decongestant type nose spray in the event of known or suspected exposure of the individual to common cold virus, flu, or other infective microbial agents. The solution contains active agents which arebased on a chlorine or hypochlorite solution, or a solution of chlorine or hypochlorite plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide. Alternatively, the solution may contain a bromine solution, or a solution of bromine plus a salt of chloride, bromide or iodide such as sodium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium bromide, zinc bromide, sodium iodide or zinc iodide. The chlorine, hypochlorite, bromine, chloride, bromide, and iodide may originally come from inorganic compounds or organic compounds, which are then dissolved in the water. Further, the solution may contain glycerin or another moisturizing or wetting agent for the nasal mucosa.