Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator, an actuator assembly, a method of operating an actuator, a computer program and a system. In one aspect, an actuator may comprise a plurality of independently operable actuation elements and an operator having an operator surface. Each actuation element may have an actuation surface. The operator may be driveable to move the operator surface along a path to selectively engage with the respective actuation surface of each actuation element to actuate the actuation element.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure relate to distributed ledger computing systems and customizing tokens for securing and facilitating transactions recorded in the distributed ledger. A token customization module may be used to build customized controls into a token for use in a blockchain system. The token customization module may personalize or otherwise customize rules based on requirements of a user's particular use of the distributed ledger system. The customized rules may be used to trigger alerting behavior, prevent and/or automate particular transactions, provide geofencing and/or regional restrictions for transactions of a specified type, among others. Once built, the rules may be incorporated into the tokens and immutably memorialized in the distributed ledger. The customized tokens may be associated with or incorporate a smart contract to layer additional functionality.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid handling device, methods of operating a liquid handling device, a method of performing a diagnostic test, a computer program and a system. In one aspect, a liquid handling device may comprise a main chamber; a sample chamber for receiving a sample, such as a saliva, blood or urine sample; one or more measurement chambers for performing measurements on the sample; a variable pressure source conduit for connecting the main chamber to a variable pressure source; a sample chamber conduit which fluidically connects the sample chamber to the main chamber; a sample chamber conduit valve for opening and closing the sample chamber conduit; a respective measurement chamber conduit for each measurement chamber, wherein each respective measurement chamber conduit fluidically connects the respective measurement chamber to the main chamber; and a respective measurement chamber conduit valve for opening and closing each respective measurement chamber conduit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator, an actuator assembly, a method of operating an actuator, a computer program and a system. In one aspect, an actuator may comprise a plurality of independently operable actuation elements and an operator having an operator surface. Each actuation element may have an actuation surface. The operator may be driveable to move the operator surface along a path to selectively engage with the respective actuation surface of each actuation element to actuate the actuation element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid handling device, methods of operating a liquid handling device, a method of performing a diagnostic test, a computer program and a system. In particular, the liquid handling device is capable of controllable bi-directional or multi-directional flow of reagents across one or more reaction zones allowing rapid, precise and controllable quenching of reactions and/or biological interactions.

Abstract: A non-transitory, computer-readable medium comprising software instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of a camera-equipped mobile electronic device, causes the at least one processor to upload a digital image and convert the uploaded image to an image viewable in a different light spectrum. The converted image viewable in a different light spectrum is then displayed on the electronic device. A system and a method for converting and viewing a digital image in a plurality of light spectrums are also provided. The system and method comprise using a mobile electronic device with a light spectrum converting component to convert a digital image into an image displayable in a different light spectrum other than the visible light spectrum.

Abstract: An oral dental appliance is provided that adjusts the position of a user's lower jaw relative to the upper jaw to avoid one cause of sleep apnea. The appliance includes an upper tray and a lower tray, each tray substantially identically configured and each tray defining a generally U-shaped channel to receive a bite guard molded to match the respective upper and lower dental arch of a user. The appliance further includes an adjustable clip assembly that is removably engageable to the upper and lower trays. The clip assembly is configured to be fixed in an adjustable forward (vestibular)-rearward (lingual) position relative to each other prior to engagement with the upper tray and the lower tray. The clip assembly is engageable to the trays so that the trays cannot move relative to the clips or relative to each other in the forward-rearward direction.

Abstract: A method provides a continuous flow within an animal watering device. The method includes receiving water in a lower bowl of the watering device, the lower bowl including a front container and a rear container. Lifting the water from the lower bowl to an upper bowl through operation of a motorized water screw. Filling the upper bowl to a predetermined height. Returning the water in the upper bowl on a ramp disposed between the upper bowl and the front container of the lower bowl.

Abstract: A watering device for animals with continuously flowing water to attract the attention of the animal utilizes a water screw device within the watering device to move water from a lower bowl of the device to an upper bowl to create flowing water. The water screw is configured such that the electrical components of the water screw remain separated from the water of the watering dish to remove the possibility of electrocution of the water. Rather, only the mechanical components of the water screw device contact the water of the watering device while the electrical motor of the water screw remains safely out of the water.

Abstract: A system and method support a supply chain management platform for a supply chain management environment. A supply chain management platform can display the violation bar on a graphical user interface (GUI), wherein the violation bar operates to show one or more violations in a supply chain management environment. Furthermore, the supply chain management platform allows a user to interact with the violation bar in order to obtain detailed information on the one or more violations or launch a tool to resolve the one or more violations.

Abstract: A system and method support a search process in a supply chain management environment, in order to make finding supply chain information simple. The search process can make instantaneous search suggestion based on different supply chain information categories in the environment. Furthermore, special search keywords can be used as shortcut for finding supply chain information. Also, the system can organize and display the search results in a clear and intuitive fashion, such as displaying the search results in multiple sections with mixing of graphs and texts. Additionally, the search process can be used together with other supply chain management processes.

Abstract: A temporary mounting apparatus capable of quickly being mounted to and dismounted from a stationary body, such as a tree or a pole, without damaging the stationary body. The mounting apparatus includes an artificial limb which extends away from a base-plate forming the body of the apparatus. A line is suspended from the apparatus which may be used to catch live fish or to store items suspended above the ground.