Abstract: Methods of using measured plasma renin activity assayed (PRA), plasma renin activity concentration (PRAC), active renin concentration (ARC), plasma renin activity concentration (PRAC) and/or active plasma renin concentration (APRC), pro-renin activity, (pro)-renin receptor (PRR) levels for diagnosing, prognosing, treating and monitoring heart failure (HF) or HF-associated conditions or other conditions that cause or are caused by altered (e.g., elevated) renin activity, pro-renin levels, PRR levels, PRC, APRC, and/or interaction of renin or pro-renin with PRR. These methods can be used for at-risk patients for personalized therapy of heart disease to reduce heart dysfunction progression, diminish HF, and prolong life. This technology stratifies patients with HF or those at risk for HF to determine the appropriate medication (agents that specifically interfere with plasma renin activity/pro-renin and/or PRR) or intervention and the appropriate dosage of medication to treat further HF progression.

Abstract: Methods of utilizing quantitative magnetic resonance (QMR) to non-invasively determine and quantify body fluid dynamics [e.g., extracellular water and total water levels] and body compositions (e.g., lean muscle mass and fat mass levels). These levels or changes therein are used as biomarkers to diagnose, prognose, tailor and monitor treatment for conditions that cause or caused by ECW retention (edema), lean muscle mass loss (sarcopenia), and/or fat loss (cachexia), including heart failure (HF) and HF-associated and HF-non-associated edema/sarcopenia/cachexia, kidney disease, liver disease, and other HF complications. Body fluid dynamics and body compositions measurements obtained from QMR technology are used as biomarkers to help a physician's assessment to determine the prognosis and personalized treatment strategies that are tailored for individual patients with heart dysfunction and/or HF, HF-associated conditions, and/or other conditions that cause or caused by edema, sarcopenia, and/or cachexia.

Abstract: The devices and methods described herein integrate security and/or recording mechanisms into unmanned vehicle interdiction devices to prevent unauthorized use and to record information related to operation of the unmanned vehicle interdiction device, identification of an unmanned vehicle, location of the unmanned vehicle, and operation of the unmanned vehicle.

Abstract: An aligning device that can be mounted to a conduit for rotating the conduit in successive angular intervals. The aligning device having a bracket that can be secured to the conduit. The bracket having four bubble levels at its periphery equally spaced from each other. Each bubble level can be horizontally leveled.

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring occupancy of multiple parking spaces are presented herein. Arrangements may use a radar-based vehicle detector that comprises a radar antenna that has a field-of-view of a portion of a parking facility. Multiple parking sensors may be present that monitor parking spaces outside of or obstructed from the field-of-view. A parking host system may be present that communicates with the radar-based vehicle detector and the plurality of parking sensors and determines in which parking space a vehicle has parked.

Abstract: Several examples of a navigation disruption device and methods of using the same are described herein that use real-time, low-cost computation to generate conflicting/competing signals to actual Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. For example, the novel, hand-held navigation disruption devices described herein (1) generate signals from a simulated satellite constellation, wherein the signals from the simulated satellite constellation conflict/compete with signals from one or more actual satellite constellations, and (2) transmit the signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) towards an unmanned vehicle. The signals from the simulated satellite constellation(s) cause the unmanned vehicle to compute an incorrect position, which in turn disrupts its ability to navigate and operate effectively.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for cancer immunotherapy are provided. The methods involve the use of a chimeric molecule (e.g., fusion protein) comprising a dimeric NKG2D portion and an Fc portion, which binds one or more NKG2D ligands. In some embodiments, the molecule further comprises a drug moiety (e.g., an IL15/Ra moiety). The methods disclosed herein are useful for the treatment of cancer that is associated with abnormal expression of one or more NKG2D ligands.

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring occupancy of multiple parking spaces are presented herein. Arrangements may use a radar-based vehicle detector that comprises a radar antenna that has a field-of-view of a portion of a parking facility. Multiple parking sensors may be present that monitor parking spaces outside of or obstructed from the field-of-view. A parking host system may be present that communicates with the radar-based vehicle detector and the plurality of parking sensors and determines in which parking space a vehicle has parked.

Abstract: Various arrangements for determining that a vehicle is present in a parking space are presented. A parking sensor can make a plurality of magnetic field strength measurements using a magnetometer. A determination that the vehicle is parked proximate to the parking sensor device within the parking space can be based on a magnetic field strength measurement in relation to the selected magnetic field strength window.

Abstract: Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide at least three operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, the first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). The second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). The third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).

Abstract: Methods and compositions for cancer immunotherapy are provided. The methods involve the use of a chimeric molecule (e.g., fusion protein) comprising a dimeric NKG2D portion and an Fc portion, which binds one or more NKG2D ligands. In some embodiments, the molecule further comprises a drug moiety (e.g., an IL15/Ra moiety). The methods disclosed herein are useful for the treatment of cancer that is associated with abnormal expression of one or more NKG2D ligands.

Abstract: Various arrangements for determining that a vehicle is present in a parking space are presented. A parking sensor can make a plurality of magnetic field strength measurements using a magnetometer. The magnetic field strength measurements are analyzed to determine a number of the plurality of magnetic field strength measurements that are within various magnetic field strength windows A magnetic field strength window may be selected as a vehicle-detection baseline. A determination that the vehicle is parked proximate to the parking sensor device within the parking space may be made based on a magnetic field strength measurement being outside of the selected magnetic field strength window.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving log data from a component of a network, processing the log data to create processed log data, creating a component object, utilizing the processed log data, receiving an identification of a device connected to the network, determining a path within the network that is associated with the device, utilizing the component object, and returning the path.

Abstract: An engine assembly includes an air-cooled engine and an external oil reservoir. The engine includes a vertically-oriented crankshaft a crankcase cover having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion of the crankcase cover and the cylinder head are located forward of a vertical plane that includes the crankshaft axis, a return pump housing formed in the exterior of the crankcase cover, a return pump positioned in the return pump housing, and a return pump inlet formed through the crankcase cover, wherein the return pump inlet is located in the front portion of the crankcase cover and the return pump inlet is located closer to the camshaft than to the crankshaft. The external oil reservoir includes an oil tank and an oil filter assembly.

Abstract: In an embodiment, systems and methods disclosed herein relate to a mobile mixed reality platform that enables users in different physical locations in a building, city, state, or across the world to interact in a shared virtual environment during an interactive session. This virtual environment enables the sharing and generation of virtual elements such as documents and three-dimensional models, and immerses the users in the environment with wearable technology so that the users have an experience that mirrors real-time interactions in situations including professional meetings, training, and other interactions that involve parties from different physical locations who desire to have a shared, immersive, virtual environment for interaction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a host-neutral gateway device are presented herein. A host-neutral gateway device can include a plurality of local wireless communication interfaces that communicate with a plurality of sets of wireless devices. The host-neutral gateway device can include a plurality of long-range wireless communication interfaces that communicate with one or more remote server systems. The host-neutral gateway device can be programmed to execute a plurality operator-specific applications. Each operator-specific application may be mapped to a corresponding set of wireless devices of the plurality of sets of wireless devices.

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring occupancy of multiple parking spaces are presented herein. Arrangements may use a radar-based vehicle detector that comprises a radar antenna that has a field-of-view of a portion of a parking facility. Multiple parking sensors may be present that monitor parking spaces outside of or obstructed from the field-of-view. A parking host system may be present that communicates with the radar-based vehicle detector and the plurality of parking sensors and determines in which parking space a vehicle has parked.

Abstract: Various arrangements for determining that a vehicle is present in a parking space are presented. A parking sensor can make a plurality of magnetic field strength measurements using a magnetometer. The magnetic field strength measurements are analyzed to determine a number of the plurality of magnetic field strength measurements that are within various magnetic field strength windows A magnetic field strength window may be selected as a vehicle-detection baseline. A determination that the vehicle is parked proximate to the parking sensor device within the parking space may be made based on a magnetic field strength measurement being outside of the selected magnetic field strength window.

Abstract: An air-cooled internal combustion engine including a crankshaft rotating about a crankshaft axis, a first cylinder having a first cylinder head, a second cylinder having a second cylinder head, and a blower assembly. The blower assembly includes a blower housing, a first fan, and a second fan. The first fan is positioned proximate the first cylinder and the second fan is positioned proximate the second cylinder.

Abstract: A system of parking data aggregation and distribution may comprise a plurality of parking sensors, at least one of the plurality of parking sensors located proximate a parking area and one or more gateway devices. The system may further comprise an administrator interface, a parking operator dashboard interface, and a cloud service component. The cloud service component receives parking sensor data indicating occupancy and turnover from the gateway devices and transmits the parking sensor data to the parking operator dashboard web interface. The cloud service component may comprise a database for storing the parking sensor data and a software application for implementing an algorithm to create one or more predictions for future occupancy and future turnover during a future time period. The parking operator dashboard interface may display one or more representations of the parking sensor data over the past time period and predictions for future occupancy and future turnover.