Abstract: In some examples, an embolic protection system is provided for deploying a device in a diseased vessel of a vasculature, the embolic protection system comprising: an embolic protection device (EPD) including: an EPD shaft; a dual-hoop filter provided at a distal end of the EPD shaft, the dual-hoop filter including a distal hoop provided at a distal end of the dual-hoop filter, and a proximal hoop provided at a proximal end of the dual-hoop filter; and a filter actuator located at or towards a proximal end of the EPD, the filter actuator operable to selectively open or close the distal hoop and the proximal hoop of the dual-hoop filter.

Abstract: A document transport device includes an ejection tray on which documents ejected in a predetermined ejection direction are loaded and a stopper that prevents documents from falling from the ejection tray in the ejection direction. The stopper has a rotating shaft rotatably supported at the ejection tray in a direction intersecting the ejection direction, a contact piece provided at the rotating shaft to be hit by a tip of a document in the ejection direction, and a weight piece provided at the rotating shaft. The stopper is able to pivot to be in a standing posture in which the contact piece stands due to the weight of the weight piece and pivot to be in a tilting posture in which the stopper tilts in the ejection direction from the standing posture when a predetermined force is applied to the contact piece.

Abstract: A hinge device supports a document holder to allow the document holder to open and close with respect to a body of an image forming apparatus. The hinge device includes a stationary support member, a pivotal support member, and a grease sweeper. The stationary support member is provided on the body of the image forming apparatus. The pivotal support member is provided on the document holder and pivotally connected through a pivotal shaft to the stationary support member. The grease sweeper is attached to the pivotal support member. A distal end of the grease sweeper always abuts on a surface of the stationary support member while the pivotal support member pivotally moves.

Abstract: Systems and processes for reinforcing components of articles of wear are disclosed. The processes can include applying a thermoplastic powder to a component of an article of wear and levelling at least a portion of the thermoplastic powder. The processes can also include applying thermal energy to the component and the thermoplastic powder. Further, the processes can include compressing the thermoplastic powder and the component.

Abstract: A method of forming a particle includes, in a disperse phase within an aqueous suspension, polymerizing a plurality of mer units of a hydrophilic monomer having a hydrophobic protection group, thereby forming a polymeric particle including a plurality of the hydrophobic protection groups. The method further includes converting the polymeric particle to a hydrophilic particle.

Abstract: A recombinant vector according to an embodiment is for genome editing without inserting a replicon into the plant genome in a T0 generation plant. The recombinant vector includes a geminivirus-based replicon between the sequence of LB (left border) and sequence of RB (right border) of Ti plasmid. A method of genome editing without inserting a replicon into the plant genome in a T0 generation plant according to an embodiment includes transforming a plant cell by inserting a foreign gene to the aforementioned recombinant vector.

Abstract: An antibiotic composition and a method of preparing the same are disclosed which comprises: a mixture of liquid fruits and spices having antimicrobial properties at predetermined concentration ratio, all undergone an anoxic fermentation process without being exposed to sunlight for a predetermined period of time and at a predetermined temperature so that the antibiotic composition is characterized by having antimicrobial activities and polyphenol bioavailability.

Abstract: Phosphine phosphonate and phenoxyphosphine ligands bearing polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains are used as described herein to produce heterobimetallic catalysts. The ligands can be metallated selectively with palladium or nickel and secondary metal ions to provide well-defined heterobimetallic compounds. These heterobimetallic complexes exhibit accelerated reaction rates and greater thermal stability in olefin polymerization compared to other catalysts.

Abstract: NT-proBNP can be determined in a biological sample using at least one antibody which recognizes an epitope of NT-proBNP in both a glycosylated and non-glycosylated form of NT-proBNP. Said antibody is preferably an isolated polyclonal antibody or a mixture of monoclonal antibodies coated onto a particle, preferably coated onto said particle in a coating ratio of 6-60%, forming a layer or multiple layers of antibodies on said particle. The assay, realized in the form of a nephelometric or turbidimetric assay, can be applied to a wide range of automated clinical analyzers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a two-stage blending filter that blends the measurements from two angular sensors to form a single superior high bandwidth measurement for improved disturbance rejection in a satellite systems for increased accuracy in satellite pointing, orientation, and attitude control. Embodiments of the present invention can include a satellite system including a first sensor including or defining a first measurement bandwidth; a first filter connected to the first sensor; a second sensor including or defining a second measurement bandwidth; a second filter connected to the second sensor; and a third filter connected to the first filter and the second filter. The third filter blend the first signal and the second signal into a third signal; and transmit the third signal to a flight controller configured to adjust an orientation of the satellite, a satellite subsystem, or both, relative to a target in response to the third signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a two-stage blending filter that blends the measurements from two angular sensors to form a single superior high bandwidth measurement for improved disturbance rejection in a satellite systems for increased accuracy in satellite pointing, orientation, and attitude control. Embodiments of the present invention can include a satellite system including a first sensor including or defining a first measurement bandwidth; a first filter connected to the first sensor; a second sensor including or defining a second measurement bandwidth; a second filter connected to the second sensor; and a third filter connected to the first filter and the second filter. The third filter blend the first signal and the second signal into a third signal; and transmit the third signal to a flight controller configured to adjust an orientation of the satellite, a satellite subsystem, or both, relative to a target in response to the third signal.

Abstract: Phosphine phosphonate and phenoxyphosphine ligands bearing polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains are used as described herein to produce heterobimetallic catalysts. The ligands can be metallated selectively with palladium or nickel and secondary metal ions to provide well-defined heterobimetallic compounds. These heterobimetallic complexes exhibit accelerated reaction rates and greater thermal stability in olefin polymerization compared to other catalysts.

Abstract: Phosphine phosphonate and phenoxyphosphine ligands bearing polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains are used as described herein to produce heterobimetallic catalysts. The ligands can be metallated selectively with palladium or nickel and secondary metal ions to provide well-defined heterobimetallic compounds. These heterobimetallic complexes exhibit accelerated reaction rates and greater thermal stability in olefin polymerization compared to other catalysts.

Abstract: A method of forming a particle includes, in a disperse phase within an aqueous suspension, polymerizing a plurality of mer units of a hydrophilic monomer having a hydrophobic protection group, thereby forming a polymeric particle including a plurality of the hydrophobic protection groups. The method further includes converting the polymeric particle to a hydrophilic particle.

Abstract: NT-proBNP can be determined in a biological sample using at least one antibody which recognizes an epitope of NT-proBNP in both a glycosylated and non-glycosylated form of NT-proBNP. Said antibody is preferably an isolated polyclonal antibody or a mixture of monoclonal antibodies coated onto a particle, preferably coated onto said particle in a coating ratio of 6-60%, forming a layer or multiple layers of antibodies on said particle. The assay, realized in the form of a nephelometric or turbidimetric assay, can be applied to a wide range of automated clinical analyzers.

Abstract: A method of forming a particle includes, in a disperse phase within an aqueous suspension, polymerizing a plurality of mer units of a hydrophilic monomer having a hydrophobic protection group, thereby forming a polymeric particle including a plurality of the hydrophobic protection groups. The method further includes converting the polymeric particle to a hydrophilic particle.

Abstract: A method for increasing the efficiency of homologous recombination-based gene editing in a plant according to an embodiment of the present invention includes optimizing temperature and photoperiod conditions during tissue culture of plant cells, expressing factors required for homology-directed DNA repair (HDR) and factors for increasing the HDR efficiency by using a multiple replicon, or regulating the HDR pathway or non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway.

Abstract: An acquisition and tracking sensor includes a quad detector with a narrow field of view (NFOV) and a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) mirror with a wide field of view (WFOV). The quad detector is placed behind the MEMS mirror to produce a WFOV to allow the quad detector to scan a larger area for the incoming laser beam.

Abstract: Phosphine phosphonate and phenoxyphosphine ligands bearing polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains are used as described herein to produce heterobimetallic catalysts. The ligands can be metallated selectively with palladium or nickel and secondary metal ions to provide well-defined heterobimetallic compounds. These heterobimetallic complexes exhibit accelerated reaction rates and greater thermal stability in olefin polymerization compared to other catalysts.