Abstract: A cable arrest device for securing a cable includes a base having a cup and a cap removably coupled to the base. The cup is configured to receive the cap. A gate is formed between the cap and the base, the gate having a dimension configured to receive the cable. Relative movement of the cap and the base adjusts the dimension of the gate, such that, when the cable is received in the gate, said relative movement adjusts the dimension of the gate.

Abstract: A flight path clearing system comprising a laser beam system in an aircraft and a controller. The controller is configured to select a number of characteristics for a laser beam based on an object type. The controller is configured to control the laser beam system to emit the laser beam with the number of characteristics in a direction relative to a flight path of the aircraft. The controller is configured to control the laser beam system to move the laser beam with the number of characteristics selected for the object type to scan an area using a pattern that is based on a sequence of locations in the pattern being nearest to a center of the area, wherein a number of objects of the object type hit by the laser beam is cleared from the flight path.

Abstract: A cable arrest device for securing a cable includes a dock, a base removably coupled to the dock, a cap removably coupled to the base, and a gate formed between the base and cap, the gate having a dimension and being configured to receive the cable therethrough, wherein relative movement of the cap and the base adjusts the dimension of the gate.

Abstract: A laser beam scanning system comprises a lidar system in an aircraft and a controller. The lidar system is configured to emit a laser beam into an atmosphere during flight of the aircraft; receive backscatter light generated in response to emitting the laser beam; and generate backscatter data using the backscatter light. The controller is configured to control the lidar system to move the laser beam to scan an area using a pattern that is based on a sequence of locations in the pattern being nearest to a center of the area. The controller is configured to control the lidar system to generate measurements of the area using the backscatter data generated from scanning the area.

Abstract: A flight path clearing system comprising a laser beam system in an aircraft and a controller. The controller is configured to select a number of characteristics for a laser beam based on an object type. The controller is configured to control the laser beam system to emit the laser beam with the number of characteristics in a direction relative to a flight path of the aircraft. The controller is configured to control the laser beam system to move the laser beam with the number of characteristics selected for the object type to scan an area using a pattern that is based on a sequence of locations in the pattern being nearest to a center of the area, wherein a number of objects of the object type hit by the laser beam is cleared from the flight path.

Abstract: A laser beam transmission system comprises a laser beam system and a controller that controls the laser beam system. The controller is configured to direct a laser beam at a location nearest to a maximum of an uncertainty area in which a satellite is expected to be located. The controller is configured to move the laser beam from the location to a next location nearest to the maximum of the uncertainty area in response to not receiving a confirmation that the satellite is at the location. The next location becomes a current location for the laser beam. The controller is configured to continue to move the laser beam from the current location to the next location nearest to the maximum of the uncertainty area from the current location in response to not receiving the confirmation that the satellite has received the laser beam.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein include a portable air pump and inflator system comprising an electric air compressor, a compressor housing enclosing the electric air compressor, an air hose attached or attachable to an air outlet of the electric air compressor, and a housing base attached to the compressor housing. The housing base comprises a rigid base portion that is attached to the compressor housing and a plurality of flexible foot extensions that extend from the rigid base portion. The flexible foot extensions are configured to support the portable air pump and inflator system on a surface and dampen vibrations caused by the operation of the electric air compressor.

Abstract: A cable arrest device for securing a cable includes a dock, a base removably coupled to the dock, a cap removably coupled to the base, and a gate formed between the base and cap, the gate having a dimension and being configured to receive the cable therethrough, wherein relative movement of the cap and the base adjusts the dimension of the gate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging buffer solutions are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and systems for buffer exchange may be automated and/or the methods and systems may include mixing during filtering operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging buffer solutions are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and systems for buffer exchange may be automated and/or the methods and systems may include mixing during filtering operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging buffer solutions are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and systems for buffer exchange may be automated and/or the methods and systems may include mixing during filtering operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging buffer solutions are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and systems for buffer exchange may be automated and/or the methods and systems may include mixing during filtering operations.

Abstract: Methods for sampling reactor contents in parallel reactor systems are disclosed. The methods may be used to sample reactor contents in non-atmospheric (e.g., pressurized) reaction vessels.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus and method for determining a viscosity of a fluid are disclosed. A predetermined pre-fill portion of a sample of the fluid is injected into a capillary at a predetermined flow rate. The pressure differential across the capillary is determined, and the measurement is aborted when the measured pressure is greater than a predetermined maximum pressure. When the measured pressure is less than the predetermined maximum pressure, the remaining portion of the sample is injected into through the capillary. The viscosity of the sample is calculated based on a pressure within the capillary during the injection of the remaining portion of the sample.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exchanging buffer solutions are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and systems for buffer exchange may be automated and/or the methods and systems may include mixing during filtering operations.

Abstract: Methods for sampling reactor contents in parallel reactor systems are disclosed. The methods may be used to sample reactor contents in non-atmospheric (e.g., pressurized) reaction vessels.

Abstract: A combination drinking cup and snack container includes a first body having a first cavity sized to hold liquid, and a second body coupled to the first body, the second body having a second cavity sized to hold food items. The combination drinking cup and snack container also includes a lid coupled to the second body, the lid having at least one flexible member that inhibits food items from spilling out of the second body.

Abstract: A snack container for holding food items. The container includes a main body and a lid coupled to the main body. The lid includes a first section having an interior rim defining an opening. The lid further includes a second section coupled to both the main body and the first section. The second section is affixed to the main body along a first portion of the second section and not affixed to the main body along a second portion of the second section.

Abstract: A substrate holder and method for using it to move a substrate. The holder comprises a frame having an inner periphery defining a first opening for receiving the substrate, and a shoulder projecting laterally inward from the inner periphery of the frame for supporting the substrate in the first frame opening. The shoulder has an inner periphery defining a second opening smaller than the first opening for receiving a substrate support. The holder and a substrate therein is moved to a position above the substrate support and then lowered to a position in which the shoulder of the holder is positioned below a top surface of the substrate support and the substrate is deposited on the top surface of the substrate support.