Abstract: An energy absorbing lanyard having a first end couplable to a harness connector, a second end couplable to an anchorage end connector, and an energy absorbing section positioned between the first end and the second end. The energy absorbing section includes a first tubular webbing encasing a second tubular webbing and an elastic webbing.

Abstract: A method of producing a denatured pea protein solution comprises the steps of mixing pea protein with an alkali solvent to provide a 1-10% pea protein solution (w/v) having a pH of at least 10, resting the pea protein solution for at least 15 minutes, heating the pea protein solution under conditions sufficient to heat-denature the pea protein without causing gelation of the pea protein solution, and rapidly cooling the denatured pea protein solution to prevent gelation, wherein at least 90% of the pea protein in the denatured pea protein solution is soluble. Also described is a method of producing microparticles having a denatured pea protein matrix, the method comprising the steps of providing a denatured pea protein solution according to the invention, treating the denatured pea protein solution to form microdroplets; and cross-linking and chelating the droplets to form microparticles.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a blockchain based platform and method for assessment and verification of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) across a software supply chain life cycle using blockchain. The method comprising generating the SBOM automatically from a software source code to automate governance of a software asset using blockchain smart contracts, publishing the generated SBOMs to a permissioned blockchain through secure publish, automatically recording timestamps and ownership stamps to the published SBOM's, analysing the software asset for supply chain information to verify if the software asset meets the minimum policy requirements for compliance based on provenance, licensing, vulnerability and security criteria set by the company, determining if a third-party software component is approved for use in the company's applications based on policy and compliance rules and identifying current vulnerabilities and potential remediation for software in use by the company.

Abstract: A method of producing coated microcapsules comprises the steps of producing microcapsules by cold gelation having a denatured or hydrolysed protein matrix and an active agent contained within the matrix, and drying the microcapsules. A meltable coating composition comprising wax and oil and configured to have a melting point of about 70° C. to about 100° C.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of modulating release of water-soluble components from a composition situated with a cavity of an outer water-permeable pouch. Such release can be modulated, e.g., by modifying a packing density of the composition and/or by modifying a shape of the outer water-permeable pouch. Pouched products prepared according to such methods are also described.

Abstract: A method of producing microparticles by spray drying comprises the steps of providing a spray-drying feedstock solution comprising water, a volatile divalent metal salt, weak acid, 5-15% dairy or vegetable protein (w/v) and 1-20% active agent (w/v). The feedstock solution is adjusted to have a pH at which the volatile divalent metal salt is substantially insoluble. The feedstock solution is then spray-dried at an elevated temperature to provide atomised droplets, whereby the volatile divalent metal salt disassociates at the elevated temperature to release divalent metal ions which crosslink and aggregate the protein in the atomised droplets to produce microparticles having a crosslinked aggregated protein matrix and active agent dispersed throughout the matrix.

Abstract: “Microcapsules containing curcumin, and methods for the production thereof” A microcapsule suitable for delivery intact to the mammalian lower intestine via an oral route and having curcumin homogenously distributed in pockets within a crosslinked functional matrix, in which the microcapsule comprises at least 30% curcumin (w/w). Matrices formed of pea protein or Shellac have been proposed, using both spray-drying and cold gelation methods. Microcapsules of the invention are resistant to degradation in the stomach and release curcumin slowly in the ileum, and exhibit improved resistance of encapsulated curcumin to thermal and high/low pH environments.

Abstract: The method for predictive corruption risk assessment includes identifying a target for assessing corruption risk. A set of misconduct data requests are provided. Misconduct input associated with each misconduct data request in the set of misconduct data requests is received. A set of predictive factors data requests are provided. Predictive factors input associated with each predictive factors data request in the set of predictive factors data requests is received. The misconduct input and the predictive factors input are aggregated. The set of predictive factors data requests statistically correlate with the set of misconduct data requests. Each predictive factors data request of the set of predictive factors data requests is from at least one or more categories. The aggregated misconduct and predictive factors inputs are analyzed. A report based on the analysis is generated and the report reflects the aggregated misconduct and predictive factors inputs.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus includes a multi-tier 3D integrated ASIC comprising one or more analog tiers and one or more digital tiers, and a sensor bonded to the multi-tier 3D integrated ASIC. The detecting apparatus includes an electrical substrate and a group of FPGAs or custom data management ASICs. The detecting apparatus also includes a thermal management system, a power distribution system and one or more connectors to transfer data to a data acquisition system configured for radiation spectroscopy or imaging with zero suppressed or full frame readout.

Abstract: A method for determining a quality controlled sensor set from a redundant sensor set comprising calculating a first time correlation coefficient and a first autocorrelation coefficient based on a first sensor time series data, calculating a second time correlation coefficient and a second autocorrelation coefficient based on a second sensor time series data, calculating a first and second sensor correlation coefficient based on the first sensor time series data and the second sensor time series data, and determining the quality controlled sensor set with a highest confidence level.

Abstract: A composition for use in a method of providing sustained energy release over time in a subject is described. The composition comprises or consists of microparticles comprising high glycaemic index (Gl) carbohydrate contained within a gastric-resistant, ileal-sensitive, GLP-1 stimulative, non-porous carrier configured for release of the high Gl carbohydrate in the ileum, wherein the composition is administered orally to the subject.

Abstract: A cargo harness comprising a first diagonal strap, a second diagonal strap overlapping the first diagonal strap at a X-crossing. The first diagonal strap may be coupled to the second diagonal strap at a first joint. The cargo harness may also include a cross strap having a first end, a second end and a sleeve disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the first diagonal strap and the second diagonal strap pass through the sleeve and the sleeve overlaps at least a portion of the x-crossing. In one embodiment, the cargo harness may include a dual-point release strap assembly operably connected to the first and second diagonal strap for connecting a cargo load to a parachute harness.

Abstract: A therapeutic or non-therapeutic method of inducing satiety in a mammal is described. The method comprises administering to the mammal a composition comprising microparticles, in which the microparticles comprise lipid contained within a gastric-resistant, ileal-sensitive, carrier configured for release of the lipid in the ileum, wherein the composition is administered 1-3 hours prior to a meal. The carrier is a protein, typically denatured or hydrolysed plant or dairy protein, that is polymerised to form a lipid containing shell or matrix.

Abstract: Soles for footwear and footwear are disclosed. The sole may include a midsole having a first surface. The sole may additionally include an outsole having a second surface and a plurality of first recesses. The second surface may be attached to the first surface. The first surface and the plurality of first recesses may define a plurality of chambers. One or more chambers of the plurality of chambers may include trapped air. The midsole may further include first protruding portions that extend downwardly from the first surface toward one or more first recesses of the plurality of first recesses.

Abstract: A method for determining a quality controlled sensor set from a redundant sensor set comprising calculating a first time correlation coefficient and a first autocorrelation coefficient based on a first sensor time series data, calculating a second time correlation coefficient and a second autocorrelation coefficient based on a second sensor time series data, calculating a first and second sensor correlation coefficient based on the first sensor time series data and the second sensor time series data, and determining the quality controlled sensor set with a highest confidence level.

Abstract: A method of producing microparticles by spray drying comprises the steps of providing a spray-drying feedstock solution comprising water, a volatile divalent metal salt, weak acid, 5-15% dairy or vegetable protein (w/v) and 1-20% active agent (w/v). The feedstock solution is adjusted to have a pH at which the volatile divalent metal salt is substantially insoluble. The feedstock solution is then spray-dried at an elevated temperature to provide atomised droplets, whereby the volatile divalent metal salt disassociates at the elevated temperature to release divalent metal ions which crosslink and aggregate the protein in the atomised droplets to produce microparticles having a crosslinked aggregated protein matrix and active agent dispersed throughout the matrix.

Abstract: A cargo harness comprising a first diagonal strap, a second diagonal strap overlapping the first diagonal strap at a X-crossing. The first diagonal strap may be coupled to the second diagonal strap at a first joint. The cargo harness may also include a cross strap having a first end, a second end and a sleeve disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the first diagonal strap and the second diagonal strap pass through the sleeve and the sleeve overlaps at least a portion of the x-crossing. In one embodiment, the cargo harness may include a dual-point release strap assembly operably connected to the first and second diagonal strap for connecting a cargo load to a parachute harness.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus includes a multi-tier 3D integrated ASIC comprising one or more analog tiers and one or more digital tiers, and a sensor bonded to the multi-tier 3D integrated ASIC. The detecting apparatus includes an electrical substrate and a group of FPGAs or custom data management ASICs. The detecting apparatus also includes a thermal management system, a power distribution system and one or more connectors to transfer data to a data acquisition system configured for radiation spectroscopy or imaging with zero suppressed or full frame readout.