Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to new materials, to processes, products, and apparatus for controlling the production of new materials with enhanced properties. Processing, including layering, Nano-infusion, and other methods for combining spider silk proteins with ceramics, metals, graphene, and/or other stiff materials is now feasible using current technologies to provide new materials and/or products with enhanced and controlled properties. Products may be fabricated to control the flexibility of ceramics, metals, graphene, or other materials to specifications not previously attainable based on the presence of proteins, such as man-made spider silk proteins or webbing.

Abstract: A modular electronic device where (predominantly) sealed modules are aligned and attached/connected in pre-determined sequences, forming a robust block-like structure with extendable function: Control and/or inter-module communication are implemented without direct electrical interconnect, by non-contact means such as (magnetic, inductive, light, infrared, radio frequency, sound, ultrasound, or other non-contact means). This device's inter-module power transfer may be with or without direct electrical contact, or devices may be internally powered. Power transfer through inductive/transformer action where one or more alignment pins are used as transformer core is one potential implementation. Modules may be liquid filled to facilitate cooling and/or crush resistance to high-pressure environments.

Abstract: A digital data encryption methodology that uses truly random data rather than pseudo-random data generated by conventional binary computer algorithms to encrypt and decode computer data is made by converting a natural source of random data from its native analog domain to digital through an Analog to Digital converter creating a set of random encryption “keys”. Once a truly random source is recorded in a digital format it may be distributed to a set of trusted devices for use in encoding or decoding data sent to or received from compatible trusted devices. In order for compatible devices to communicate a decoding device would have to start decoding in-phase with the data as encoded by the device that sent the data. The encryption can be further enhanced by varying the access sequence of the recorded keys used for encryption and required for decryption: i.e.: sequence patterns could vary base on patterns that only 2 devices know of, or could be based on time or other pre-determined sequences.

Abstract: A modular electronic device where (predominantly) sealed modules are aligned and attached/connected in pre-determined sequences, forming a robust block-like structure with extendable function: Control and/or inter-module communication are implemented without direct electrical interconnect, by non-contact means such as (magnetic, inductive, light, infrared, radio frequency, sound, ultrasound, or other non-contact means). This device's inter-module power transfer may be with or without direct electrical contact, or devices may be internally powered. Power transfer through inductive/transformer action where one or more alignment pins are used as transformer core is one potential implementation. Modules may be fluid filled to facilitate cooling and/or crush resistance to high-pressure environments.

Abstract: An electronic component or assembly that is assembled within a case that is designed to operate as a liquid phase to gas phase heat pipe where said electronic component or assembly is introduced into a liquid or partially liquid partially gaseous environment; whereby said liquid evaporates into a gas absorbing heat energy and transferring it to and through the component's or assembly's case. The case will be engineered out of materials that do not contaminate the liquid and electronics with ions and will be engineered to operate in any physical orientation.

Abstract: A 3 dimensional electronic assembly comprised of a series or plurality of electronic Flex circuit sub-assemblies that form a layered Flex circuit assembly. Each Flex circuit sub-assembly is electronically connected to one or more other Flex circuits forming a multi-layer electronic Flex circuit assembly where various layers are separated by a substance that is designed to transfer heat away from the electronic components with the intent of cooling the electronic devices contained within the assembly. Each said Flex circuit sub-assembly/layer contains one or more trace layers for the conduction of electronic signals, power, and ground. Each Flex circuit layer may also contain electronic components such that the overall device forms an electronic assembly with embedded electronic components. A layered Flex circuit assembly will contain at least two Flex circuit sub-assemblies to which electronic components are electrically attached forming a 3 dimensional electronic assembly.

Abstract: Novel lactones of polysaccharide carboxylic acids, and methods for the preparation of a variety of conjugates therefrom, as well as the novel conjugates, are provided. Conjugates include metallo-coordinated cisplatin (and carboplatin), as well as conjugates of ellipticinium, aminoglutethimide, mitoxantrone, mitoguazone, cis 3-hexen-1-ol, and other nucleophilic biologically effective agents. Also provided are conjugates via a coupling agent of biologically effective agents, such as Vitamin E, DTPA, TAXOL and TAXOTERE.

Abstract: Data security has two facets, protecting/saving a person's/business's data or destroying data so that it cannot fall into the wrong hands. This invention relates to mechanisms & methodologies for injecting a gas, liquid, solid, chemical, biological agent, nano-technology, or other substance into an existing disk drive for the purpose of protecting &/or destroying the disks, heads, and/or enclosure. A dry inert gas will help protect disk drive heads/media and provides a way to extend the disk drives altitude operational characteristics, substances have been developed that can destroy disk media, & other substances may be used that can make data contained on the disk media difficult or impossible. Thus methods for injecting or introducing various substances into the enclosure of a disk drive are a significant aspect of data security.

Abstract: A packaging methodology for adding functionality to a data storage device (disk drive, tape drive, other storage device, or storage subsystem) while maintaining the same form factor, standard size, or allocated size; or by increasing the overall package size to a larger form factor, standard size, or allocated size. Different standard sizes of storage devices commonly referred to as form factors, the increase in storage densities, electronic miniaturization, smaller electronic assemblies performing the same/similar function, and modularized storage subsystems mean that additional functionality may be packaged within any given standard storage size (form factor): A storage device's function may be enhanced while maintaining the same volume (same length, width, height) or standard size (form factor) as was allocated for in the design of the storage device.

Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use are provided allowing lavage, sump and enteral feeding operations with only one intubation. The apparatus includes a first tube having two distinct passageways. One of these passageways completely contains a second, feeding tube during intubation. Once the first tube is in place in the patient, the second tube is extended from the first tube so as to enter the stomach. The extension of the second tube opens ports in the first passageway of the first tube, thereby allowing sump or lavage treatment with the second passageway of the first tube serving as an air vent. A constriction in the end of the first passageway engages a band on the proximal end of the second tube to keep the tubes together.