Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by identification of altered metabolic characteristics in such subjects. By measuring concentrations of metabolites in a sample, such as a blood or plasma sample, from a subject, changes in the activity of specific metabolic pathways can be identified. In turn, ASD subjects can be classified based on metabolic defects. Thus, the methods allow healthcare professionals to provide patient-specific guidance on a course of treatment for individuals who have or are at risk of developing ASD.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for neurostimulation via vestibular stimulation are described. One example is a device for administering thermal stimulation to an ear canal of a subject. The device may include an earpiece configured to be at least partially insertable into the ear canal of the subject; a thermoelectric device thermally coupled to the earpiece and configured to heat and/or cool the earpiece to thereby heat and/or cool the ear canal of the subject; and a controller configured to administer a selected treatment plan including administering a caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS) stimulus to the ear canal of the subject in a condition-treatment effective amount during a first treatment interval. The treatment plan may be effective to produce a durable improvement in at least one symptom of the condition for a time of at least 1 week following cessation of the administering.

Abstract: A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: Uroflowmeters and methods for processing data generated therefrom are disclosed. In one aspect, the uroflowmeter is a handheld device. The uroflowmeter includes a handle, a flow chamber coupled to the handle, and a sensor associated with the flow chamber that detects a parameter of urine received in the flow chamber. The uroflowmeter may include both reusable and disposable components. As a uroflowmeter it can identify and record data corresponding to the rate of flow over the measured duration of a void of urine, but may also timestamp the voiding act and communicate the data to an external data collection center for additional analysis and incorporation into a comprehensive voiding report or voiding diary.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis and configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover, wherein activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle, a body for storing refuse therein supported by the chassis, a first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, a second first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, and a motor coupled to at least one of the body or the chassis and configured to drive the first hydraulic pump and drive the second hydraulic pump.

Abstract: Provided are methods or preparing coal ash with acceptable concentrations of sulfur and/or carbon for using making concrete, as well as the coal ash products produced by the described methods.

Abstract: Provided are methods or preparing coal ash with acceptable concentrations of sulfur and/or carbon for using making concrete, as well as the coal ash products produced by the described methods.

Abstract: A process is developed wherein sodium carbonate is reclaimed from Trona-treated fly ash waste stream, and the fly ash rendered suitable for use as a Pozzolan. The process is a closed system wherein all separated aspects of the waste stream are reused by the generating power plant or offered as a commercial product.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.

Abstract: A mower blade and deck assembly for a mower may include a top surface of the deck assembly includes an aperture for accessing the mower blade, and the mower blade may have a detachable cutting blade being detachably connected to the mower blade. The detachable cutting blade of the mower blade may be accessible through the aperture of the top surface of the deck assembly in order to detach and replace the detachable cutting blade. The mower blade may include a depression in order to position the detachable cutting blade, and the detachable cutting blade substantially may not extend beyond a side edge of the mower blade. The detachable cutting blade may extend beyond a side edge of the mower blade and detachable cutting blade may include a non-round aperture to cooperate with a aperture in the mower blade. The non-round aperture may be square, and the non-round aperture may be oval.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough, wherein the fitting is formed from a conductive material. The cable connector assembly further includes a ferrule having first and second ferrule ends, a ferrule opening therethrough, and one or more teeth disposed axially along the ferrule opening, wherein the ferrule is formed from a conductive material. The first ferrule end is disposed over the second fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a tube including an outer nonconductive layer and an inner conductive layer. The tube is disposed between the second fitting end and the first ferrule end and the ferrule is secured around the fitting so that at least one of the one or more teeth pierce the outer nonconductive layer and make contact with the inner conductive layer to create an EMI/RFI shield across the fitting, the ferrule, and the tube.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough and an insert having first and second insert ends and an insert opening therethrough. The insert is disposed within the first fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a key structure disposed within the insert opening. The key structure extends axially past ends of one or more wire contacts disposed within the insert opening toward the first insert end. The key structure is aligned with a corresponding structure on a mating connector to allow attachment of the mating connector to the cable connector assembly without damage to the contacts.

Abstract: A cable for encasing one or more wires includes at least one wire, a tube surrounding the at least one wire, and a conductive braid surrounding the tube. The cable further includes a jacket surrounding the conductive braid, wherein the jacket is formed from an abrasion-proof heat-flame resistant material.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough, wherein the fitting is formed from a conductive material. The cable connector assembly further includes a ferrule having first and second ferrule ends, a ferrule opening therethrough, and one or more teeth disposed axially along the ferrule opening, wherein the ferrule is formed from a conductive material. The first ferrule end is disposed over the second fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a tube including an outer nonconductive layer and an inner conductive layer. The tube is disposed between the second fitting end and the first ferrule end and the ferrule is secured around the fitting so that at least one of the one or more teeth pierce the outer nonconductive layer and make contact with the inner conductive layer to create an EMI/RFI shield across the fitting, the ferrule, and the tube.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.

Abstract: A filter, comprising: a plurality of individual elongated members arranged into a configuration, each of the plurality of elongated members having an internal cavity extending completely therethrough, the plurality of individual elongated members being formed from a filter media for filtering a fluid, the filter having a first end and a second end defined by the ends of the plurality of individual elongated members and a plurality of areas defined between each of the plurality of individual elongated members, wherein fluid flow is blocked at the first end by sealing the plurality of areas at the first end with a sealing material and fluid flow is blocked at the second end by sealing the internal cavity of each of the plurality of individual elongated members at the second end with a sealing material, wherein fluid flow through the filter must pass through the filter media.

Abstract: A filter, comprising: a plurality of individual elongated members arranged into a configuration, each of the plurality of elongated members having an internal cavity extending completely therethrough, the plurality of individual elongated members being formed from a filter media for filtering a fluid, the filter having a first end and a second end defined by the ends of the plurality of individual elongated members and a plurality of areas defined between each of the plurality of individual elongated members, wherein fluid flow is blocked at the first end by sealing the plurality of areas at the first end with a sealing material and fluid flow is blocked at the second end by sealing the internal cavity of each of the plurality of individual elongated members at the second end with a sealing material, wherein fluid flow through the filter must pass through the filter media.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.

Abstract: An adsorptive filter/member for adsorbing a gaseous adsorbate. The filter includes two layers of a flexible polymeric material to form an area therebetween. Fasteners are located at predetermined areas across the two layer outer surfaces, the fasteners extending from the outer surface of one layer to the outer surface of the other layer. The fasteners subdivide the area into a plurality of substantially enclosed chambers. Adsorptive media is disposed within each of the plurality of chambers. The chambers are adapted to substantially evenly distribute adsorptive media throughout the filter. Throughbores extend through the filter, and receive attachment members for mounting the filter to a surface. A gaseous adsorbate flow path is in gaseous communication with one of the outer surfaces of the two layers. Each of the two layers' polymeric materials includes pores that are permeable to the gaseous adsorbate, yet are substantially impermeable to the adsorptive media.