Abstract: A heat transfer system for heat treatment of a food product includes an enclosure with a food product inlet and a food product outlet. At least one conveyor extends into the enclosure from the food product inlet. At least one heat source is arranged relative to the at least one conveyor. A ramp at least partially extends below the at least one conveyor.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring and incentivizing participation on civic issues is provided, comprising a computer system comprising at least a data processor and a memory. One or more computing devices used by a plurality of users subscribed to the platform. A subsystem configured to cause display of one or more civic issues, published by one or more users, on the one or more commuting devices. A scoring subsystem configured to couple one or more actions to each civic issue, tally actions performed by one or more of the users, award one or more points to the one or more users based on one or more of the action performed, a quantitative and/or qualitative response to the action performed, a quantitative and/or qualitative response to the civic issue. A generated count represented for an individual user from the plurality of users based on an amalgamation of the points awarded.

Abstract: The system and methods may promptly test updates and error corrections in private networks before they are installed. Further, the updates and errors corrections may be stored in a database and may be available to others on the private network. In addition, the updates and errors may be evaluated in an online environment to determine a safe and efficient manner to install the updates and error corrections. The system and methods may also review additional computers and determine necessary updates, error corrections and the safest and most efficient manner to install the updates.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, by a sink device and from a source device, identity information corresponding to a subscriber information module (SIM) of the source device via a connection between the sink device and the source device; registering, at the sink device, a remote SIM with the identity information corresponding to the SIM of the source device; and communicating, by an application of the sink device and using the remote SIM, with an external device via a cellular radio transceiver of the source device.

Abstract: Provided herein are membrane enveloped virus-like particles (VLPs), and methods of use and synthesis thereof. In particular, yeast-cell-derived VLPs are provided that comprise surface-displayed glycoproteins and/or multiple virally-derived proteins.

Abstract: An example method includes receiving, by a sink device and from a source device, identity information corresponding to a subscriber information module (SIM) of the source device via a connection between the sink device and the source device; registering, at the sink device, a remote SIM with the identity information corresponding to the SIM of the source device; and communicating, by an application of the sink device and using the remote SIM, with an external device via a cellular radio transceiver of the source device.

Abstract: The system and methods may provide numerous systems and methods to ensure updates and error corrections are promptly tested before they are installed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit or microchip for the detection of poor sources of (or very weak) electrical and/or magnetic fields. In one embodiment a device of the present invention includes a microchip consisting of a plate with a plurality of cells, each cell includes a crystal suspended in a semiconducting polymer and piece of metal wire. The cell is insulated by another polymer. A voltage is applied to parallel wires running on each side of the cell, thus inducing a first (or static, or initial) voltage when measured from the cell to the wire. Changes in magnetic or electrical fields are detected by noting a change in voltage from the cell, which is caused by the crystal changing orientation due to the change in the field the circuit is subjected to.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit or microchip for the detection of poor sources of (or very weak) electrical and/or magnetic fields. In one embodiment a device of the present invention includes a microchip consisting of a plate with a plurality of cells, each cell includes a crystal suspended in a semiconducting polymer and piece of metal wire. The cell is insulated by another polymer. A voltage is applied to parallel wires running on each side of the cell, thus inducing a first (or static, or initial) voltage when measured from the cell to the wire. Changes in magnetic or electrical fields are detected by noting a change in voltage from the cell, which is caused by the crystal changing orientation due to the change in the field the circuit is subjected to.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for biomimetic-inspired infrared sensors utilizing a bottom up approach. This method includes providing a sinusoidal alternating electrical field between a preformed electrode gap comprising two gold micro-electrodes. Providing single needles of zinc phosphide crystals optimized for growth conditions using a physical vapour transport. Immobilizing at least one individual zinc phosphide nanowire in the preformed electrode gap using dielectrophoretic manipulation. And, placing and contacting the at least one individual zinc phosphide nanowire in the preformed electrode gap. Two nanowires are combined to form a lambda shape for improved sensing.

Abstract: A powder-based cosmetic composition for application to skin is provided. The composition contains (a) one or more cosmetically acceptable particulates which are naturally hydrophobic or coated with a hydrophobic material; (b) at least one binder for the particulates of the powder-based cosmetic composition; and (c) a film-forming, oil-absorbing polymer having an affinity for sebum secreted from skin.

Abstract: Slurry powder cosmetic composition comprising particulates coated with a binder composition, a silicone gel composition, and the evaporation residue of an alcohol based composition and a method for making the composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for biomimetic-inspired infrared sensors utilizing a bottom up approach. This method includes providing a sinusoidal alternating electrical field between a preformed electrode gap comprising two gold micro-electrodes. Providing single needles of zinc phosphide crystals optimized for growth conditions using a physical vapour transport. Immobilizing at least one individual zinc phosphide nanowire in the preformed electrode gap using dielectrophoretic manipulation. And, placing and contacting the at least one individual zinc phosphide nanowire in the preformed electrode gap. Two nanowires are combined to form a lambda shape for improved sensing.

Abstract: Slurry powder cosmetic composition comprising particulates coated with a binder composition, a silicone gel composition, and the evaporation residue of an aqueous based composition and a method for making the composition.

Abstract: A powder-based cosmetic composition for application to skin is provided. The composition contains (a) one or more cosmetically acceptable particulates which are naturally hydrophobic or coated with a hydrophobic material; (b) at least one binder for the particulates of the powder-based cosmetic composition; and (c) a film-forming, oil-absorbing polymer having an affinity for sebum secreted from skin.

Abstract: The present invention describes a laminar flow bioreactor with improved laminar flow lines of fluids. The bioreactor housing defines a chamber adapted to receive a scaffold. An inlet aperture at one end of the chamber is in fluid communication with an outlet aperture at the opposite end of the chamber. A bypass mechanism selectively operable from an open position to a closed position consisting of an iris assembly directs a portion of fluid flowing through the chamber around the scaffold-receiving area. This bioreactor is inserted in a bioreactor system.

Abstract: Slurry powder cosmetic composition comprising particulates coated with a binder composition, a silicone gel composition, and the evaporation residue of an alcohol based composition and a method for making the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to postpartum uterine manipulators and methods of use thereof. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the devices generally comprise (a) a primary shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and which encapsulates an interior shaft; (b) a handle located at the proximal end of the primary shaft, which comprises a ratchet, two fixed rings and a movable thumb piece coupled to the interior shaft; and (c) a tip located at the distal end of the primary shaft, which comprises multiple sections connected by joints that forms a triangular configuration when in an open position.

Abstract: Slurry powder cosmetic composition comprising particulates coated with a binder composition, a silicone gel composition, and the evaporation residue of an aqueous based composition and a method for making the composition.