Abstract: A blood filtration system can be used with an external infusion pump and can include, among other things, a withdrawal line, an infusion (return) line, a filter coupled between the withdrawal line and the infusion line, a controller, and a withdrawal pressure sensor and/or an infusion pressure sensor. The withdrawal pressure sensor can sense a withdrawal pressure signal indicative of a pressure in the withdrawal line. The infusion pressure sensor can be coupled to the infusion line to sense an infusion pressure signal indicative of a pressure in the infusion line. In various embodiments, the controller can detect an operational state of the external infusion pump by analyzing at least the withdrawal pressure signal and/or the infusion pressure signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performance monitoring of distributed ledger nodes by data intake and query systems. An example method includes: receiving, by an application performance monitoring engine, from a distributed ledger node, values of a plurality of metrics reflecting operational parameters of one or more tasks performed by the distributed ledger node; determining, by analyzing a data set comprising the values of the plurality of metrics, a value of a performance parameter of the distributed ledger node; and generating an alert responsive to determining that the value of the performance parameter satisfies an alert triggering condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methodologies for mass electronic communications. This is achieved using a third party site (website) where users can control contact preferences and subscribe, or opt-in, to receive certain communicational content. A user can then upload a voice message or textual/image based message which is then delivered, via the website, to the intended recipients. Authenticated users of the site can allow their personal information to remain private, while still receiving such communications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a reconfigurable, long-range, underwater data-communication network are described. The network provides a low cost, low power, lightweight, and easy to deploy underwater communication system capable of being operated at long distances. The network may include a cabled ocean observatory, which may be deployed underwater and connected to a surface buoy. The cabled ocean observatory may be connected to one or more removable underwater sensors via fiber optic cables. The underwater sensors may be disposed at underwater locations at long distances from the cabled ocean observatory. Fiber optic extension modules may be permanently connected to each end of the fiber optic cables. Each fiber optic extension module may include an optical transceiver, a power supply, and an inductive element for removably coupling an underwater sensor or the cabled ocean observatory to the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A bridge supports any desired loading capacity to cross rivers, ravines, highways, wetlands, and other areas where traffic or pedestrians conveniently access the opposite side. The structure is assembled in a number of ways at the bridge site, using smaller equipment and less time than is normally required. The prefabricated and trial fitted elements can be assembled at ground level and the structure can be launched on rollers across the area that is to be crossed, or can be assembled sequentially from one or both sides. The structure includes two or more box girders supporting the bridge deck which is integrated into the structure. The upper portion of the girders form the side barriers of the bridge and the deck with integrated cross members is fastened to the lower portion of the girders, both of which are sized to accommodate the load bearing capacity of the traffic using the structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a reconfigurable, long-range, underwater data-communication network are described. The network provides a low cost, low power, lightweight, and easy to deploy underwater communication system capable of being operated at long distances. The network may include a cabled ocean observatory, which may be deployed underwater and connected to a surface buoy. The cabled ocean observatory may be connected to one or more removable underwater sensors via fiber optic cables. The underwater sensors may be disposed at underwater locations at long distances from the cabled ocean observatory. Fiber optic extension modules may be permanently connected to each end of the fiber optic cables. Each fiber optic extension module may include an optical transceiver, a power supply, and an inductive element for removably coupling an underwater sensor or the cabled ocean observatory to the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A bridge supports any desired loading capacity to cross rivers, ravines, highways, wetlands, and other areas where traffic or pedestrians conveniently access the opposite side. The structure is assembled in a number of ways at the bridge site, using smaller equipment and less time than is normally required. The prefabricated and trial fitted elements can be assembled at ground level and the structure can be launched on rollers across the area that is to be crossed, or can be assembled sequentially from one or both sides. The structure includes two or more box trusses supporting the bridge deck which is integrated into the structure. The upper portion of the trusses form the side barriers of the bridge and the deck with integrated cross members is fastened to the lower portion of the trusses, both of which are sized to accommodate the load bearing capacity of the traffic using the structure.

Abstract: An elevated feeder or framework holds the round bales of feedstock off the ground while providing a convenient height for the livestock to feed from. The bale feeder is made by rigidly connecting tubular elements, of the same or different diameters together, at any angle, without the use of special fasteners. The elevated feeder holds the bales with the flat ends in a position that is the most convenient for the livestock to consume the feedstock. The elevated feeder keeps the feedstock bales off the ground by supporting the feedstock on an adjustable, flexible mesh bale support, with openings to permit rain and water to drain away from the feedstock. The mesh bale support length is adjusted by moving the mesh support clamping bars closer to or farther away from the ends of the mesh raises or lowers the bale to accommodate the feeding height of the livestock being fed.

Abstract: An elevated feeder or framework holds the round bales of feedstock off the ground while providing a convenient height for the livestock to feed from. The bale feeder is made by rigidly connecting tubular elements, of the same or different diameters together, at any angle, without the use of special fasteners. The elevated feeder holds the bales with the flat ends in a position that is the most convenient for the livestock to consume the feedstock. The elevated feeder keeps the feedstock bales off the ground by supporting the feedstock on an adjustable, flexible mesh bale support, with openings to permit rain and water to drain away from the feedstock. The mesh bale support length is adjusted by moving the mesh support clamping bars closer to or farther away from the ends of the mesh raises or lowers the bale to accommodate the feeding height of the livestock being fed.

Abstract: The systems and methods provide an out-of-band time and control signal distribution network that may be employed in conjunction with a large scale area network. The network is capable of installation on the seafloor and comprises a plurality of network nodes being interconnected by fiber optic cable, and each having optical transceivers for coupling to an optical fiber cable having data channels carrying data packets among the plurality of network nodes and having one or more control and time channels for carrying control and time signals, and an out-of-band communications module for coupling to the optical fiber cable to utilize the control and time data signals transmitted separately from the data packets, to provide the distribution of in-band data packets among network nodes and the distribution of out-of-band timing and control signals to said plural network nodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of rapidly determining the gender of fowl. The present invention further relates to a new breed of turkey.