Abstract: This document describes techniques, apparatuses, and systems for enabling multispectral object-detection with thermal imaging. A thermal sensor, a multispectral stereo camera system, and an illumination system are used in combination to provide a multispectral object-detection system for use with safety or driving systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. The illumination system can provide illumination for the stereo camera system and serve as a range-finder that can determine a distance between the stereo camera system and an object in the system's field-of-view. The stereo camera system can include one or more of various camera or sensor technologies, including infrared or near-infrared, thermal imaging, or visible light. The system can be used to detect objects in the field-of-view, determine a distance to the object, and estimate the object's size and relative motion.

Abstract: A venturi expander is mounted on a speaker enclosure to receive the rearward-propagated sound waves and to extend the propagation path. The venturi expander's reflective sides direct the rearward sound to the sides or top or bottom of the speaker enclosure to produce a reflected sound surrounding the speaker enclosure and producing sound to the sides of the speaker substantially as projected from the front of the speaker.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds for decreasing the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection are provided.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds for decreasing the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection are provided.

Abstract: Compounds for inhibiting Type 4 Prepilin Peptidases are provided as are methods of using the compounds as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds for decreasing the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection are provided.

Abstract: Compounds for inhibiting Type 4 Prepilin Peptidases are provided as are methods of using the compounds as an ti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds for decreasing the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection are provided.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for designing and identifying compounds which inhibit TFPP-like aspartyl protease enzymes by targeting the aspartic acid residues of the active site or mimicking peptides corresponding to the region surrounding the substrate's cleavage site are provided. Agents identified as inhibitors of TFPP-like aspartyl proteases such as type 4 prepilin peptidases are expected to be useful as anti-bacterial agents and in inhibiting development of drug resistant strains of bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention embraces the use of palmitoleic acid, or a derivative, mimetic, or extract containing the same, to decrease the expression of bacterial virulence factors thereby preventing, mitigating, or treating bacterial infection.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for designing and identifying compounds which inhibit TFPP-like aspartyl protease enzymes by targeting the aspartic acid residues of the active site or mimicking peptides corresponding to the region surrounding the substrate's cleavage site are provided. Agents identified as inhibitors of TFPP-like aspartyl proteases such as type 4 prepilin peptidases are expected to be useful as anti-bacterial agents and in inhibiting development of drug resistant strains of bacteria.

Abstract: A venturi expander is mounted on a speaker enclosure to receive the rearward-propagated sound waves and to extend the propagation path. The venturi expander's reflective sides direct the rearward sound to the sides or top or bottom of the speaker enclosure to produce a reflected sound surrounding the speaker enclosure and producing sound to the sides of the speaker substantially as projected from the front of the speaker.

Abstract: A venturi expander is mounted on a speaker enclosure to receive the rearward-propagated sound waves and to extend the propagation path. The venturi expander's reflective sides direct the rearward sound to the sides or top or bottom of the speaker enclosure to produce a reflected sound surrounding the speaker enclosure and producing sound to the sides of the speaker substantially as projected from the front of the speaker.

Abstract: A method to inhibit the function of a class of bacterial periplasmic oxidoreductase enzymes, exemplified by TcpG of Vibrio cholerae, DsbA of E. coli, and Por of Haemophilus influenzae, is disclosed. A screening method to determine whether a chemical inhibits the function of the oxidoreductase enzymes is disclosed. Mutant bacteria lacking the ability to produce a functional periplasmic oxidoreductase and a cloned expression vector overproducing TcpG are also disclosed.

Abstract: A screening method to determine whether a chemical inhibits the function of a class of bacterial periplasmic oxidoreductase enzymes, exemplified by TcpG of Vibrio cholerae, DsbA E. coli, and Por of Haemophilus influenzae, id disclosed.

Abstract: A system for the storage of early baggage includes a storage conveyor with multiple tray carriers for receiving early bags from the baggage handling system, for example, of an airport and for discharging early bags onto the baggage handling system. The storage conveyor is arranged in a serpentine fashion for efficient use of horizontal space and includes evenly spaced entry and discharge stations. The system can deliver bags to the baggage handling system in a selected period of time to account for changes in flight departure times or changes in a passenger's travel plans.

Abstract: A system for the storage of early baggage includes a storage conveyor for receiving early bags from the baggage handling system, for example, of an airport and for discharging the early bags onto said baggage handling system. The storage conveyor is arranged in a serpentine fashion for efficient use of horizontal space and includes evenly spaced entry and discharge stations. The system can deliver bags to the baggage handling system in a selected period of time to account for changes in flight departure times or changes in a passenger's travel plans.

Abstract: A method for increasing the yield of recombinant non-bacterial or bacterial gene products from bacteria comprising inserting a non-bacterial or bacterial gene into the genetic material of the bacteria whereby the inserted gene is co-expressed with a desired recombinant non-bacterial or bacterial gene product and aids the arrangement of the gene product into the proper final conformation. The non-bacterial or bacterial gene for insertion into the genetic material is also disclosed.

Abstract: The gene encoding the TcpA pilus has been cloned. It encodes a protein useful in live, killed-cell, and synthetic vaccines. Protein production is enhanced by specific medium conditions.

Abstract: The gene encoding the TcpA pilus has been cloned. It encodes a protein useful in live, killed-cell, and synthetic vaccines. Protein production is enhanced by specific medium conditions.