Abstract: This document describes a process of producing gel microparticles, which are consistent in size and morphology. Through the process of coacervation, large volumes of gel microparticle slurry can be produced by scaling up reactor vessel size. Particles can be repeatedly dehydrated and rehydrated in accordance to their environment, allowing for the storage of particles in a non-solvent such as ethanol. Gel slurries exhibit a Bingham plastic behavior in which the slurry behaves as a solid at shear stresses that are below a critical value. Upon reaching the critical shear stress, the slurry undergoes a rapid decrease in viscosity and behaves as a liquid. The rheological behavior of these slurries can be adjusted by changing the compaction processes such as centrifugation force to alter the yield-stress. The narrower distribution and reduced size of these particles allows for an increase in FRESH printing fidelity.

Abstract: This document describes systems and method of embedded printing for additive manufacturing. A print material is printed into a support material. The print material and the support material each have a fluid phase and a solid phase. The print material transitions from the fluid phase to the solid phase based on a fluid-fluid interaction with the support material. One or more parameters of the support material can be adjusted to cause a diffusion rate of the print material into the support material during the fluid-fluid interaction to be less than a threshold value. Multiple print materials can be printed into the support material simultaneously.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring radiation includes a plurality of detectors (2), each detector (2) including: a scintillating material (4) for emitting light in response to incident radiation (6), and a photodetector (8) for receiving light emitted by the scintillating material (4) and outputting an electrical pulse in response to light received from the scintillating material (4), wherein a parameter characterising the electrical pulse is related to an energy associated with the incident radiation (6); and a power supply (10) for supplying power to a plurality of the photodetectors (8). The apparatus reduces the volume of hardware to be transported to the measurement location and therefore provides particular advantages for scanning pipelines and other structures located deep underwater.

Abstract: A system includes a firewall, a first server located behind the firewall, and a second server located before the firewall. The second server is configured to receive a request for data, select an item code from a code database corresponding to the requested data, and transmit the item code to the first server, wherein the item code comprises a coded number representing an item in a secure database. The first server is configured to receive the item code from the second server and, if the item code corresponds to one of a plurality of codes of a code database maintained by the first server, send the data to the second server.

Abstract: A system includes a firewall, a first server located behind the firewall, and a second server located before the firewall. The second server is configured to receive a request for data, select an item code from a code database corresponding to the requested data, and transmit the item code to the first server, wherein the item code comprises a coded number representing an item in a secure database. The first server is configured to receive the item code from the second server and, if the item code corresponds to one of a plurality of codes of a code database maintained by the first server, send the data to the second server.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring radiation includes a plurality of detectors (2), each detector (2) including: a scintillating material (4) for emitting light in response to incident radiation (6), and a photodetector (8) for receiving light emitted by the scintillating material (4) and outputting an electrical pulse in response to light received from the scintillating material (4), wherein a parameter characterising the electrical pulse is related to an energy associated with the incident radiation (6); and a power supply (10) for supplying power to a plurality of the photodetectors (8). The apparatus reduces the volume of hardware to be transported to the measurement location and therefore provides particular advantages for scanning pipelines and other structures located deep underwater.

Abstract: A compressor stator assembly includes a stator casing having a plurality of stator casing slots and a set of stator portions insertable into the stator casing slots. The stator casing and the set of stator portions are configured such that the set of stator portions only assembles to the stator casing in a single stage of the stator casing, or in a single configuration. The set of stator portions includes a plurality of stator vanes, and the stator vanes have a stator vane characteristic that varies for each stage in the stator casing. The stator vane characteristic is at least one of, a radial height of a forward sidewall, a radial height of an aft sidewall or an axial length.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method, system and technique for system security for network resource access using cross-firewall coded requests is disclosed. The system and technique includes a firewall, a first appliance device located behind the firewall, and a second appliance device located before the firewall. The second appliance device is configured to receive a data request, convert the data request into a coded request, and transmit the coded request to the first appliance device, and wherein the coded request corresponds to a specific type of data request. The first appliance device is configured to receive the coded request from the second appliance device and, if the coded request corresponds to one of a plurality of codes of a command list maintained by the first appliance device, process the data request.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the state of a beehive comprises multiple gates configured to be positioned proximate to an entrance of a beehive. Each gate includes one or more sensors configured to capture information indicating a bee is within the gate and information indicating the bee is traveling toward or away from the entrance to the beehive. In addition, each gate includes a sensor configured to capture information identifying the size or shape of a bee within the gate. A corresponding method and computer readable medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A patient may be treated for a psychological disorder, such as misophonia or a phobia, through the use of a system and method. The method may store a trigger media set in a data store; the trigger media set may include one or more trigger media files that encode audio, visual, and/or audiovisual trigger stimuli known to trigger the psychological disorder. A treatment plan may also be stored in the data store; the treatment plan may include at least a first trigger selection of a first trigger media file from the trigger media set. A processor may execute the treatment plan by intermittently initiating playback of the first trigger selection for the patient, through a first output device. This playback may be mixed with exposure of the patient to positive stimuli, which may also be included in the treatment plan and provided through the first output device.

Abstract: A fishing accessory for capturing a fishing bait anchored to a fishing line. The fishing accessory comprises a bottom end having a curved surface configured to seat against a fishing rod, and a top end coupled to the bottom end defining a cavity, the cavity having a first open end proximal the back end configured to receive an anchored bait and a second open end proximal the front end configured to support and capture the anchored bait while allowing the anchored portion to extend therethrough. A channel, extending from at least one surface external of the cavity to at least one surface defined by the cavity, extends from the first open end to the second open end and allows for the anchored portion to pass therethrough when mounting and uncoupling the anchored wire bait at the second open end of the cavity.

Abstract: A carrying case is disclosed. The carrying case generally includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first reservoir and the second body includes a second reservoir. The first and second reservoirs are provided with at least one opening to provide access to the same. The first reservoir provides for the containment and storage of at least a first component and the second reservoir provides for the containment and storage of at least a second component. Closure mechanisms can be formed with the openings to provide for closure of the openings. A holding strap is included.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided having a first component configured for use with a stator of a turbomachine. The first component is configured for attachment to a second component. The second component is also configured for use with the stator of the turbomachine. The first component is configured to substantially reduce the possibility of installation in an undesired stage of the stator by modification of at least one characteristic of the first component. The second component is configured to substantially reduce the possibility of installation in an undesired stage of the stator by modification of at least one characteristic of the second component.

Abstract: Method and system that allows for the input of secure data through a non-secure means and preventing the accessing of the secure data through electronic subterfuge (i.e. Hacking). When this patent is utilized with the current state-of-the-art network security systems, it will be possible to preventing external and most internal accessing of secure computer systems, aka “Hacking.” The method and system can allow access to approved users and either prevents the access of secure information from users that do not have access and/or “kill” the processes of said users. The method and system is capable of detecting unauthorized access to systems and should an attack reach certain thresholds can allow the system to recover and prevent access beyond the specific boundary set. The method and system is also capable of apportioning data to users who may not have the necessary privileges for all of the information but who do need a portion of it.

Abstract: A load pin has an end portion, and a vane has a base with a cutout in the base, wherein the end portion of the load pin engages a wall portion of the cutout in the base of the vane, thereby inhibiting any movement of the vane in a particular direction.

Abstract: A method comprising: providing a biological sample from a subject (subject sample); and detecting the expression level of each of the markers FGF-2 and CA125 in the subject sample. A kit comprising means for detection of an expression level of each of markers CA125 and FGF-2 in a biological sample from a subject (subject sample), and instructions to use said markers in a method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a furnace (10), its method of operation and control. The invention overcomes problems associated with existing furnaces by improving the recovery rate of waste metal. In a preferred embodiment the furnace (10) comprises a cylindrical body of constant internal diameter. The furnace body (12) is mounted on a frame (15) pivoted to a ground members (16a and 16b), the furnace body (12) is adapted to be reclined or inclined or at various angles (? and ?); a burner (30) to heat the furnace, and a door (19a, 19b) for sealing an open end (14). As the internal walls of the furnace body (12) are of a constant diameter, it is no longer necessary to incline the furnace (10) to such a degree in order to pour molten metal, because there is no narrow neck (which previously acted like a weir). In a preferred embodiment combustion air is routed through the door hinge to the burner (30).

Abstract: A computer-aided decision-making system and method that is applicable to a variety of applications such as, but not limited to, Booking and Reservations systems or Automated Real Estate services or Broker Monitoring systems. The computer-aided decision-making system provides immediate, useful, and relevant information to a person in a decision-making context, overcoming problems that do not allow one to see all the possibilities while making decisions, and enabling consumer purchases, or management guidance, in an on-line sales environment. This system is also able to quantify the concept of “Fun, Risk or other Human concepts” that were otherwise unable to be quantified earlier. The system allows for the creation and evaluation of individuals and groups as well as the incorporation of outside values/standards, as opposed to just internal values/standards, that may have an application to the Product, Service or Venue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a furnace (10), its method of operation and control. The invention overcomes problems associated with existing furnaces by improving the recovery rate of waste metal. In a preferred embodiment the furnace (10) comprises a cylindrical body of constant internal diameter. The furnace body (12) is mounted on a frame (15) pivoted to a ground members (16a and 16b), the furnace body (12) is adapted to be reclined or inclined or at various angles (? and ?); a burner (30) to heat the furnace, and a door (19a, 19b) for sealing an open end (14). As the internal walls of the furnace body (12) are of a constant diameter, it is no longer necessary to incline the furnace (10) to such a degree in order to pour molten metal, because there is no narrow neck (which previously acted like a weir). In a preferred embodiment combustion air is routed through the door hinge to the burner (30).

Abstract: A load pin has an end portion, and a vane has a base with a cutout in the base, wherein the end portion of the load pin engages a wall portion of the cutout in the base of the vane, thereby inhibiting any movement of the vane in a particular direction.