Abstract: Disclosed is a popup camper having a base, a top, a first sidewall having a first edge, a second sidewall having a second edge, a third sidewall connected to the first sidewall at the first edge, connected to the second sidewall at the second edge, connected to the top at a third edge, and connected to the base at a fourth edge, a hinge connecting the base and the top, the hinge opposite the third sidewall, wherein the top can be disposed in an open position or a folded position, wherein in the open position the top is hingedly rotated away from the base to form an interior space between the top, base, first sidewall, second sidewall, and third sidewall, and wherein in the folded position the top is hingedly rotated towards the base collapsing the interior space.

Abstract: A lathe system for producing an optical fiber preform, the lathe system including a rotating bait rod, a burner box configured to deposit silica-containing soot on the rotating bait rod, a hood configured to direct airflow within the lathe system through an exhaust, and a perforated floor configured to expel air within the lathe system as a plurality of air jets from a bottom portion of the lathe system to a top portion of the lathe system.

Abstract: Methods related generally to the removal of atmospheric pollutants from the gas phase, are provided, as well as related apparatus, processes and uses thereof. A single-stage air scrubbing apparatus is provided that includes at least one reaction vessel, at least one introduction duct, and a turbulence component, wherein a residence time is sufficient to allow the conversion of at least one atmospheric pollution compound to at least one other compound, molecule or atom. In some embodiments, the at least one atmospheric pollution compound comprises nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide or a combination thereof. Additionally, methods of removing atmospheric pollution compounds from a waste gas stream are disclosed that include introducing a waste gas stream and at least one additional gas stream, mist stream, liquid stream or combination thereof into a single-stage air scrubbing apparatus at a flow rate sufficient to allow for conversion of the at least one atmospheric pollution compound.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for use in an outdoor environment with a heat pump system is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first set of tubes arranged in a parallel flow manner between a first manifold and a second manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes are disposed with a space therebetween along each tube of the first set of tube between the first and second manifolds. A second set of tubes are arranged in a parallel flow manner between a third manifold and a fourth manifold, wherein central straight portions of adjacent tubes within the second set of tubes are at least partially disposed within the space between adjacent tubes of the first set of tubes. A fluid that flows through the first set of tubes additionally flows through the second set of tubes before the fluid returns to again flow through the first set of tubes.

Abstract: A structure, such as a cable assembly, is provided that has a Nb/Ti substrate and a metal layer electroplated on a portion of the Nb/Ti substrate, wherein the metal layer has a metal capable of being soldered to, such as copper, and a metal coaxial connector soldered to the metal layer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for leveraging data from multiple data sources are described. A method includes receiving physiological data associated with a user from a wearable device and receiving additional data from an external device different from the wearable device, the additional data including at least data associated with characteristics of an environment associated with the user. The method further includes identifying one or more relationships between the collected physiological data and the characteristics of the environment associated with the user, and causing a graphical user interface (GUI) of a user device to display an indication of the one or more relationships, a message associated with the one or more relationships, or both. In some cases, the method includes causing the GUI to display instructions for selectively adjusting the one or more characteristics of the environment associated with the user based on the one or more relationships.

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.