Abstract: An oral fluid collection assembly comprises a collector having a stem carrying a collection media at a distal end thereof. A transfer container has an extraction surface separating an interior of the transfer container into a first volume and a second volume. The transfer container and the collector are connectable by latching features that cause engagement of the collection media and the extraction surface to produce an extracted sample. The transfer container has an outlet at its distal end so that the extracted sample can be dispensed from the transfer container. Preferably, a plurality of laboratory containers configured to receive portions of the extracted sample from the transfer container are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable water tank for a recreational vehicle, in particular a motorhome or a caravan, comprising a first compartment and at least one second compartment, wherein the first compartment has a variable volume for holding water, wherein the second compartment has a variable volume for holding water and wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are separated from one another in such a way that a direct exchange of water between the first compartment and the second compartment is prevented. It is proposed that the first compartment is at least substantially formed by a first flexible water canister, that the second compartment is at least substantially formed by a second flexible water canister, and that a peripheral edge of the first water canister and a peripheral edge of the second water canister are connected to one another.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for reducing bacterial contamination during cell culture. Such compositions and methods utilize engineered peptides or recombinant cells capable of secreting such peptides into culture medium. Also provided are methods of using the engineered peptides for inhibiting bacterial growth during culturing of cells.

Abstract: A method for performing an analysis related to potential rejection of an organ after transplantation in a subject is provided. The method involves identifying alloreactive/expanded CD8 T cell clones in either an allograft biopsy or a urine sample from the subject, wherein the T cell clones are identified using a single cell RNASeq (scRNAseq)/TCRseq test. In one embodiment, the analysis is selected from the group consisting of detection of rejection, diagnosis of rejection, treatment selection, therapeutic monitoring for rejection, identification of resistance to rejection treatment, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for inhibiting or reducing the risk of thrombosis or reducing the size and number of thrombi without compromising hemostasis using a nonpolymerizable fibrinogen that is insensitive to thrombin cleavage. Methods and compositions for reducing a required dose or complementing the effect of an antithrombotic agent in the treatment of thrombosis are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting end of travel in a rotational joint with greater than 360° of travel are provided. The system includes first and second limit switches coupled to the rotational joint for signaling end of travel of the rotational joint in clockwise and counterclockwise directions; a limit switch cam ring configured to actuate the first limit switch at a first rotational position in the clockwise direction and the second limit switch at a second rotational position in the counterclockwise direction, the cam ring configured to rotate in the direction of joint rotation when the rotational joint is in an ambiguity region of joint travel; first and second cam ring return mechanisms for returning the cam ring to a default position after triggering the first and second limit switches, respectively; and an actuation pin mounted to the rotational joint such that the actuation pin follows joint rotation exactly, the actuation pin configured to actuate the cam ring.

Abstract: According to examples, a system for monitoring, analyzing and generating radio frequency (RF) environments utilizing distributed devices. RF signals from an RF environment are captured. The signals may be analyzed for measuring and testing. Also, an alternate RF environment may be generated based on the captured RF signals or based on previously stored waveforms.

Abstract: Provided is a system for cable management in a rotary joint. The system includes a rotary housing that rotates about a rotational axis relative to a stationary housing. The stationary housing has a stationary cavity for allowing a cable to pass through. The system includes a cable management system for managing one or more cables. The cable management system includes a cable cassette attached to the stationary housing, wherein the cable cassette winds the cable around the cable cassette as the rotary joint rotates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the hypothermic storage of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids between arrival at a transplantation site and transplantation. In some examples, various cooling media may be positioned in and around a container used to for the hypothermic storage.

Abstract: Fast-charge shaping circuits and methods for shaping the output of a fast-charge one-shot circuit so as to more precisely shape a fast-charge pulse to a bypass switch placed in parallel with an LNA bias resistor in order to decrease the response time of the LNA to circuit mode changes while minimizing perturbations. Accordingly, the settling time of the LNA during mode changes is less dependent on bias resistance, thereby enabling a Noise Figure improvement. A first approach staggers the release of a fast-charge pulse or pulses over multiple resistor segments to gradually increase the effective resistance of bias resistors. A second approach applies a diode and RC filter to a fast-charge pulse to shape the pulse to gradually increase the effective resistance of bias resistors. A third approach uses an op-amp and timing circuit to control the fast-charge pulse shape to gradually increase the effective resistance of bias resistors.

Abstract: Fluorescence imaging systems designs, flow cell devices, and methods of are described herein that enable imaging of three or more axially displaced surfaces without using any optical compensators. The optical systems and flow cell devices herein provides higher throughput analysis for genomics and other imaging applications at a lower cost.

Abstract: Discussed are solar panel systems as well as devices and methods for mounting the solar panel systems to roofs and building structures. Catch clamp, mid clamp, and optionally end clamp assemblies can be preinstalled to the solar panels at the job site before placing and securing the resulting solar panel assemblies to the building structure such as a roof. After an installer places and secures a first solar panel assembly to the building structure, they can install each subsequent solar panel assemblies by attaching the leading edge of the subsequent solar panel assembly to the trailing edge of the previous solar panel assembly using a catch and catch receiver, hook and slot, tab and slot, or similar mechanism.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for accessing, processing and displaying data related to an implanted medical device. A system may include at least one server. The at least one server may be configured to receive raw data from the implanted medical device. The at least one server may be further configured to translate the raw data to readable data by machine learning algorithms trained under supervision of one or more medical professionals. The at least one server may be further configured to transmit the readable data to a computing device configured to display the readable data to a user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method including, submitting a payment transaction through a network to a merchant website; receiving the payment transaction by a widget program on the merchant website; submitting, a payment transaction request through the network to a backend application; receiving, the payment transaction request; issuing and submitting a transaction identification number through the network to the widget program; creating a matrix barcode from the transaction identification number; scanning the matrix barcode using a mobile computing device; activating a mobile application to receive payment and receiving payment data from a payment card having a card microchip communicating with an EMV library non-embedded in the mobile application; encrypting the payment data and sending the payment data to the backend application; the backend application submitting the payment data to a payment service provider; receiving the payment transaction results; and notifying the widget program and the mobile applicatio

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing a voice communications link between multiple users accessing a media asset are provided. A media asset is accessed using a first user device, the first user device being associated with a first user at a first location. A second user who is accessing the media asset using a second user device is identified, wherein the second user is associated with the first user and is at a second location. A voice communications link between the first and second user devices that enables the first and second users to speak to each other while accessing the media asset is established. A volume level of audio received via the voice communications link is set based on content of the media asset, causing the audio received via the voice communications link from the second user to be presented to the first user at the set volume level.

Abstract: A method for detecting an exit of a patient from a hospital bed, the method comprising: detecting a presence of the patient on the bed, upon detection of the patient on the bed, monitoring an indication that the patient has moved from a predetermined patient area on a patient receiving surface of the bed to outside the predetermined patient area, upon detection that the patient has moved outside the predetermined patient area, activating a bed alarm to indicate to a user that an exit of the patient from the hospital bed has been detected, and after monitoring the indication that the patient has moved from the predetermined patient area and further upon receiving a pause command, suspending monitoring the indication that the patient has moved from the predetermined patient area. There is also provided a system for detecting an exit of a patient from a hospital bed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a colored cosmetic photochromic contact lens, comprising: a pupil section, a generally annular iris section surrounding the pupil section, wherein at least the pupil section is photochromic, wherein the iris section having a colored, printed, opaque, intermittent pattern, wherein the said pattern is covered by a clear ink layer, wherein the clear ink layer is on outer surface of lens to the observer.