Abstract: A method of identifying anomalous data obtained by at least one sensor of a plurality of sensors located within an environment. The method includes identifying, based on sensor data obtained from the plurality of sensors, at least one instance of a sequence of events that occurred within the environment. A probability of the sequence of events occurring within the environment under non-anomalous conditions is obtained. A frequency characteristic dependent on a frequency at which the sequence of events occurred within the environment is determined. A likelihood of the sequence of events occurring within the environment at the frequency is determined, based on a combination of the probability and the frequency characteristic. It is identified, based on the likelihood, that at least a portion of the sensor data is anomalous.

Abstract: A method of identifying anomalous network activity. The method includes identifying, based on network data representative of network activity within a network, at least one instance of a sequence of events that occurred within the network. A probability of the sequence of events occurring during non-anomalous network activity is obtained based on transition probabilities between events in the sequence of events. A frequency characteristic dependent on a frequency at which the sequence of events occurred within the network is determined. A likelihood of the sequence of events occurring within the network at the frequency is determined based on a combination of the probability and the frequency characteristic. It is identified, based on the likelihood, that at least a portion of the network data is anomalous.

Abstract: A system is provided for measuring a thickness of a preform material. The system includes a material detection device and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: receive, from the material detection device, a signal indicating a presence of the preform material; responsive to receiving the signal, receive a first set of measurements along at least a portion of a length of the preform material; convert the first set of measurements into a second set of measurements; and record the second set of measurements.

Abstract: A method of identifying anomalous network activity. The method includes identifying, based on network data representative of network activity within a network, at least one instance of a sequence of events that occurred within the network. A probability of the sequence of events occurring during non-anomalous network activity is obtained based on transition probabilities between events in the sequence of events. A frequency characteristic dependent on a frequency at which the sequence of events occurred within the network is determined. A likelihood of the sequence of events occurring within the network at the frequency is determined based on a combination of the probability and the frequency characteristic. It is identified, based on the likelihood, that at least a portion of the network data is anomalous.

Abstract: A method of identifying anomalous data obtained by at least one sensor of a plurality of sensors located within an environment. The method includes identifying, based on sensor data obtained from the plurality of sensors, at least one instance of a sequence of events that occurred within the environment. A probability of the sequence of events occurring within the environment under non-anomalous conditions is obtained. A frequency characteristic dependent on a frequency at which the sequence of events occurred within the environment is determined. A likelihood of the sequence of events occurring within the environment at the frequency is determined, based on a combination of the probability and the frequency characteristic. It is identified, based on the likelihood, that at least a portion of the sensor data is anomalous.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft is disclosed having a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer includes a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft is disclosed having a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer includes a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft comprises a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer comprising a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft including a winglet root. The winglet root defines a recess for receiving a connector of the wing portion in use and includes at least one protrusion for receipt into at least one corresponding hole of the wing portion in use. A portion of the winglet root that at least partially defines an upper or a lower side of the recess has at least one hole extending therethrough for receiving a fastener for fastening the winglet to the connector when the connector is located in the recess.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft is disclosed having a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer includes a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft is disclosed having a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer includes a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft comprises a winglet tip and a winglet root opposite from the winglet tip. The winglet has an opening for receiving therethrough a connector for connecting the winglet to a wing portion in use. The winglet has a retainer internal of the winglet for use in retaining the connector relative to the winglet. The retainer has a hole that extends along an axis that passes through the opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the connector when the connector is located through the opening. The retainer comprising a body for reacting against a retention component with which the connector engages in use.

Abstract: A winglet for attachment to a wing portion of an aircraft including a winglet root. The winglet root defines a recess for receiving a connector of the wing portion in use and includes at least one protrusion for receipt into at least one corresponding hole of the wing portion in use. A portion of the winglet root that at least partially defines an upper or a lower side of the recess has at least one hole extending therethrough for receiving a fastener for fastening the winglet to the connector when the connector is located in the recess.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to methods to prepare markings on diamond surfaces which are encapsulated by diamond, and the marked diamonds prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to methods to fabricate sensors on diamond anvils and the sensors prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A system and method for assessing the immunological status of one or more individuals in a patient population is presented. The method includes establishing a database comprising a plurality of records of information each representative of the immune status of an individual in the population, each of said records including (1) current information from one or more assays for the presence of a biochemical, and (2) individual specific information comprising one or more of said individual's medical history, said individual's doctors' observations and historical, demographic, lifestyle, and familial information relating to said individual. The method further includes processing the information in said database to find trends or patterns relating to the immune status of individuals in said patient population; and using the said trends or patterns as part of a health care related decision making process.

Abstract: A system and method for obtaining, storing, processing and utilizing immunologic information of individuals and populations is presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a biological sample can be taken from one or more individuals and the sample submitted to one or more panels of assays. The results of the assays can be stored and analyzed, and such analysis can include (i) calculating derived quantities which take the results of the assays as inputs, and (ii) submitting the results and the derived quantities to a set of rules, each of which has a defined output state. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, based upon the output state of the rules, an appropriate recommendation as to one or more immunization or other interventions can be generated and incorporated with provider and patient reminders.

Abstract: The invention provides a spinnerette assembly for forming hollow fibers. The spinnerette assembly contains an extrusion orifice and a fiber-forming material passage in communication with the extrusion orifice. A hollow needle extends through the extrusion orifice in a concentric manner to define an annular passage surrounding the needle. The fiber-forming material passage includes a fiber-forming material inlet port extending from a surface of the spinnerette assembly to an interior of the assembly and a transverse passage extending from the fiber-forming material port to the annular passage surrounding the needle. A bore forming fluid passage communicates with the interior of the needle.

Abstract: The present invention provides antigenic compositions and methods for treatment and prevention of infection and disease caused by group A and group C streptococci. In particular, the invention provides low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid linked to a carrier and compositions comprising them. The compositions elicit antibodies to low molecular weight hyaluronic acid which are cross-reactive with group A and C streptococci and which are minimally cross-reactive with native hyaluronic acid. The invention is particularly useful for providing both active and passive immunogenic protection for those infected with or at risk of infection with group A and group C streptococci. Additionally, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for diagnosing infections and diseases caused by group A and group C streptococci.

Abstract: In seeding apparatus a plurality of discs for cutting slits in the ground are carried by arm assemblies which are spaced transversely across the apparatus. The arm assemblies are rigidly connected together in pairs to form separate units, and each arm assembly comprises an arm which is cranked at an intermediate point in its length with each arm carrying a pair of discs which are staggered longitudinally and transversely, being journalled for rotation on inner and outer arm portions on opposite sides of the crank. A pair of ground compacting rollers carried by the unit and journalled for rotation about axles normal to the longitudinal axis of the unit are each adapted to close slits cut in the ground by the two discs carried by each respective arm.