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.

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: Methods of and molds for manufacturing footwear are disclosed. In one example, the method may include forming at least one molded portion adjacent to at least one non-molded portion such that part of the at least one molded portion overlaps and contacts the at least one non-molded portion, and forming the at least one molded portion to include end portions that are adjacent the part of the at least one molded portion and that extend away from the at least one non-molded portion such that the end portions do not contact the at least one non-molded portion; moving the end portions of the at least one molded portion toward the at least one non-molded portion such that the end portions contact the at least one non-molded portion; and securing the end portions of the at least one molded portion to the at least one non-molded portion.

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: 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 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 micro-particles having a crosslinked aggregated protein matrix and active agent dispersed throughout the matrix.

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: Disclosed herein are ketamine derivatives that have been modified to reduce or prevent transference across the blood brain barrier. The ketamine derivatives will allow the reduction of pain in the patients without complications associated with psychotropic effects typically associated with unmodified ketamine.

Abstract: Footwear and soles for footwear are disclosed. The sole may include an energy transfer base. The energy transfer base may include top and bottom surfaces, and opposed first and second side surfaces. The energy transfer base may include at least one cavity. The at least one cavity may define upper and lower portions of the energy transfer base. The upper portion may be configured to move away from a nominal position and toward the lower portion when a force applied to the upper portion toward the lower portion has a magnitude that is above a predetermined value, and to move back to the nominal position when at least one of (1) the force is no longer applied or (2) the magnitude of the applied force is at or below the predetermined value.

Abstract: A gasket includes a main body being a first compressible elastomeric material and having a generally planar and annular shape; and at least one fluid passage sealing element being of a second compressible elastomeric material different from the first compressible elastomeric material, the at least one fluid passage sealing element joined to the main body, wherein a curing system of the first elastomeric material is substantially the same as a curing system of the second elastomeric material

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: 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: Optical interference filters associated with specific, unique signatures are applied to medical consumables in order to label them. The interactions of those optical interface filters with electromagnetic waves can be observed in order to determine those unique signatures. These unique signatures can be used to look up entries in a database that contain information associated with the tagged medical consumable, allowing for the medical consumable to be easily identified and verified. Various systems and methods are provided herein that utilize these optical interference filters for performing medication reconciliation and tracking patient compliance to prescribed drug schedules, which can greatly reduce the errors and costs associated with medication reconciliation and monitoring patient compliance.

Abstract: Methods of and molds for manufacturing footwear are disclosed. In one example, the method may include forming at least one molded portion adjacent to at least one non-molded portion such that part of the at least one molded portion overlaps and contacts the at least one non-molded portion, and forming the at least one molded portion to include end portions that are adjacent the part of the at least one molded portion and that extend away from the at least one non-molded portion such that the end portions do not contact the at least one non-molded portion; moving the end portions of the at least one molded portion toward the at least one non-molded portion such that the end portions contact the at least one non-molded portion; and securing the end portions of the at least one molded portion to the at least one non-molded portion.