Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems and method for processing feedstock materials using microwave plasma processing. Specifically, the feedstock materials disclosed herein pertain to metal powders. Microwave plasma processing can be used to spheroidize the metal powders and form metal nitride or metal carbide powders. The stoichiometry of the metal nitride or metal carbide powders can be controlled by changing the composition of the plasma gas and the residence time of the feedstock materials during plasma processing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: Robotic systems for orthopedic surgery are provided. The robotic systems may include at least first and second motors coupled to each other. An output shaft of one of the motors may be connectable to a surgical tool guide. An output shaft of another of the motors may be coupled to a portion of a ball and socket joint. A corresponding portion of the ball and socket joint may be coupled to a bone mount which may be attached to a bone to mount the first and second motors to bone for performing orthopedic surgical procedures.

Abstract: Systems and methods for harvesting algae is de-scribed herein. The system can include an algae pool containing at least one algae organism; a magnetic particle storage unit adapted or configured to introduce at least one magnetic particle into the algae pool, wherein the at least one magnetic particle binds to the at least one algae organism to form at least one algae conjugate; and an algae harvester, including: at least one magnetic disc adapted or configured to attach, via a surface of the at least one magnetic disc, to the at least one algae conjugate when the at least one algae conjugate comes in contact with the at least one magnetic disc; and at least one scraper adapted or configured to: remove the at least one algae conjugate from the surface of the at least one magnetic disc; and transport the at least one algae conjugate from the algae harvester.

Abstract: A method includes providing an interactive graphical user interface comprising a first menu providing one or more input options, a second menu providing one or more machine learning models, and a third menu providing one or more output formats. The method also includes generating a graph in a portion of the interactive graphical user interface by detecting one or more user selections of an input option, a machine learning model, and an output format, displaying nodes corresponding to the input option, the machine learning model, the output format, and displaying edges connecting the first node to the second node, and the second node to the third node. The method additionally includes applying the machine learning model to an input associated with the input option to generate an output in the output format. The method further includes providing, by the interactive graphical user interface, the output in the output format.

Abstract: An optical device, such as a camera or spot light, having first and second removably engagable components. Disengagement of the components exposes a battery compartment in the second component. The first component can include all optical components of the optical device, such as a camera or light. A magnetic mount can provide a secure and adjustable mounting for the optical device housing on a support.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods, devices, and assemblies for processing feedstock materials using microwave plasma processing. Specifically, the feedstock materials disclosed herein pertains to unique powder feedstocks such as Tantalum, Yttrium Stabilized Zirconia, Aluminum, water atomized alloys, Rhenium, Tungsten, and Molybdenum. Microwave plasma processing can be used to spheroidize and remove contaminants. Advantageously, microwave plasma processed feedstock can be used in various applications such as additive manufacturing or powdered metallurgy (PM) applications that require high powder flowability.

Abstract: A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The container is mounted in a cradle that tips downward in arcuate motion for discharge or proppant through a top opening The tipping mechanism may be driven by a system of gears or a hydraulic ram.

Abstract: A device may include a roller, a half pipe which is separated from the roller by a gap, a motor, a speed controller configured to control operation of the motor, and a drive which is operably connected to the motor and configured to rotate the roller. The device may be used in a testing method for testing an adsorbent material.

Abstract: Methods for improving the ability of a population of biological agents to compete and survive in a field setting are provided. By improving the population of biological agents, the modified population of agents is able to grow, compete with other microbial strains and fungi, and provide protection for plants from pathogens. In particular, modified biological agents and modified populations of such agents that are herbicide tolerant or resistant are selected or engineered. In this manner, the protection from disease-causing agents is enhanced. Such modified populations of biological agents can be added to soils to prevent fungal pathogens and the diseases they cause promoting plant growth. Therefore, the present invention is useful for enhancing the competitiveness of modified biological agents particularly over other microbial agents which are not herbicide resistant.

Abstract: Novel ligands for metal complexes that are useful as phosphorescent emitters in OLEDs are disclosed. The ligands contain an aryl covalently bonded to the coordinating metal where the aryl group has at least two different alkyl side chains that are linked ortho and para compared to the linkage of the coordinating metal on that aryl group.

Abstract: An optical device, such as a camera or spot light, having first and second removably engagable components. Disengagement of the components exposes a battery compartment in the second component. The first component can include all optical components of the optical device, such as a camera or light. A magnetic mount can provide a secure and adjustable mounting for the optical device housing on a support.

Abstract: Self-aligned FET devices and associated fabrication methods are disclosed herein. A disclosed process for forming a FET includes forming a first mask, implanting a deep well region in a drift region using the first mask, forming a spacer in contact with the first mask, and implanting a shallow well region in the drift region using the first mask and the spacer. A disclosed FET includes a drift region, a shallow well region, a deep well region located between the shallow well region and the drift region, and a junction field effect region: in contact with the shallow well region, the drift region, and the deep well region; and having a junction field effect doping concentration of the first conductivity type. The FETs can include a hybrid channel formed by a portion of the junction field effect region, as influenced by the deep well region, and the shallow well region.

Abstract: A compound having a formula M(LA)x(LB)y(LC)z is provided. In the compound of M(LA)x(LB)y(LC)z, ligand LA is ligand LB is and ligand LC is In addition, M is a metal having an atomic mass greater than 40, x is 1, 2, or 3, and y and z are independently 0, 1, or 2. In the compound, Z5 is carbon or nitrogen; one of Z1 to Z4 is nitrogen and three of Z1 to Z4 are carbon substituted by RB, and rings C and D are each independently a 5 or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring. Each RA, RB, RC, and RD is independently selected from a group of substituents, where at least one RB is heteroaryl, which can be further substituted, and any adjacent substitutents are optionally joined or fused into a ring. Formulations and devices, such as OLEDs, that include the first compound are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for isolating new variants of known gene sequences are provided. The methods find use in identifying variants, particularly homologs, in complex mixtures. Compositions comprise hybridization baits that hybridize to gene families of interest, particularly agricultural interest, in order to selectively enrich the polynucleotides of interest from complex mixtures. Bait sequences may be specific for a number of genes from distinct gene families of interest and may be designed to cover each gene of interest by at least 2-fold. Thus methods disclosed herein are drawn to an oligonucleotide hybridization gene capture approach for identification of new genes of interest from environmental samples.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and associated fabrication methods are disclosed. In one disclosed approach a process for forming a semiconductor device is provided. The process includes: implanting a first region of semiconductor material using a first channeled implant with a first conductivity type; and implanting, after the first channeled implant, a second region of semiconductor material using a second channeled implant with a second conductivity type. The first channeled implant disrupts a crystal structure of the first region of semiconductor material and does not disrupt a crystal structure of the second region of semiconductor material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of mechanically alloyed powder feedstock and methods for spheroidizing them using microwave plasma processing. The spheroidized powder can be used in metal injection molding processes, hot isostatic processing, and additive manufacturing. In some embodiments, mechanical milling, such as ball milling, can be used to prepare high entropy alloys for microwave plasma processing.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide for a form engine communicatively coupled to a storage system to retrieve a plurality of graphical control elements from a first of the source systems. The form engine generates a template that controls placement of the graphical control elements into the electronic document based on user-selectable cartesian coordinates, and persists the template in the storage system according to the compartmentalized portion of the first source system. The form engine may then authenticate a first user of the first source system, import an electronic file at the direction of the user, retrieve the template from the storage system, and format placement of the graphical control elements in the electronic file according to the cartesian coordinates of the template and a scale of the electronic file to generate an electronic form for the first source system.

Abstract: Novel ligands for metal complexes that are useful as phosphorescent emitters in OLEDs are disclosed. The ligands contain an aryl covalently bonded to the coordinating metal where the aryl group has at least two different alkyl side chains that are linked ortho and para compared to the linkage of the coordinating metal on that aryl group.