Abstract: A method and system for composite molding, and the method includes additively manufacturing a mold shell that includes a part forming cavity. The method includes filling at least a portion of the mold shell with a strengthening agent. The method includes hardening the strengthening agent to form a mold, and laying-up a composite material on the part forming cavity. The method includes curing the mold to form a composite part.

Abstract: Assays for compounds having a desired biological activity against one but not both of a pair of microorganism species utilize separately detectable labels. The first and second microorganisms are different from each other, the first microorganisms exhibit a first detectable label, the second microorganisms exhibit a second detectable label different from the first detectable label, and neither of the labels interferes with detection of the other label. In various embodiments, the first and second microorganisms are incubated with a candidate compound or a producer thereof. The different labels permit isolation of microorganisms exhibiting one of the labels but not the other, indicating the desired activity, and the compound responsible for this differential response is isolated.

Abstract: A method and system for composite molding, and the method includes additively manufacturing a mold shell that includes a part forming cavity. The method includes filling at least a portion of the mold shell with a strengthening agent. The method includes hardening the strengthening agent to form a mold, and laying-up a composite material on the part forming cavity. The method includes curing the mold to form a composite part.

Abstract: Novel compounds and analogues that exhibit antimicrobial activity—particularly against Gram-negative pathogens—are producible from bacterial isolate Photorhabdus australis DSM 17609 and some related bacterial species of the genus. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compound and its analogues are useful for treating or preventing a bacterial infection. Compounds in accordance herewith include ribosomally produced and post-translationally modified cyclic peptides useful for the treatment, amelioration, and prevention of bacterial infections by Gram-negative pathogens, in addition to other indications.

Abstract: A flow conditioning device includes a body portion having first and second ends and an interior surface defining a channel extending from the first end to the second end, and one or more flow conditioning elements disposed within the channel. Each of the one or more flow conditioning elements is integrally formed with the interior surface of the body portion, and may be a respective flow straightening tube, a flow straightening vane, a hole array plate, a turning vane, a swirling vane, a helical ridge formed along a respective longitudinal segment of the interior surface, or another configuration. The body portion and the one or more flow conditioning elements may be formed by an additive manufacturing process, and may optionally be made of the same material.

Abstract: Assays for compounds having a desired biological activity against one but not both of a pair of microorganism species utilize separately detectable labels. The first and second microorganisms are different from each other, the first microorganisms exhibit a first detectable label, the second microorganisms exhibit a second detectable label different from the first detectable label, and neither of the labels interferes with detection of the other label. In various embodiments, the first and second microorganisms are incubated with a candidate compound or a producer thereof The different labels permit isolation of microorganisms exhibiting one of the labels but not the other, indicating the desired activity, and the compound responsible for this differential response is isolated.

Abstract: A surface coated with a coating composition to form a coated surface is described. The coating composition includes a coating matrix and a quantity of flaked borosilicate glass. Upon exposure of the coated surface to sunlight or heat, the quantity of flaked borosilicate glass in the coating composition is effective such that the coated surface exhibits a cooler temperature than a temperature of a comparable uncoated surface, similarly exposed to sunlight or heat, but that does not comprise the coating composition.

Abstract: Digital signal-processing structure and methodology which feature a time-slice-based digital fabricating engine, and software operating structure operatively associated with that engine structured to operate the engine in a time-slice-based fabrication mode wherein the engine, in a time-differentiated and instantiating manner, functions to fabricate a time-succession of individual, composite wave digital filters. Each of these filters takes the form of (1) a concatenated assembly including one to a plurality of upstream, early-stage, decimate-by-two, signal-processing agencies connected in a cascade series arrangement, with each such agency possessing a first transfer function having a first transition bandwidth, and (2) a single, downstream, later-stage, decimate-by-two, signal-processing agency which possesses a second transfer function having a transition bandwidth which is less than the mentioned first transition bandwidth.

Abstract: A post top receptacle adapter is described. The post top receptacle adapter fits on a light pole between the pole and a light source. The adapter can include a fuse assembly to protect for overcurrent. Additionally, the adapter can include a sensor system. A switch can also be implemented on the adapter to allow switching on or off the power to the light fixture and the adapter.

Abstract: A toilet seat reminder device installed on a toilet. The reminder device consists of an extension member attached to the toilet seat in a location that blocks access to the toilet flush handle when the toilet seat is in the raised position. The extension member may also be installed on the toilet lid. The extension member is readily attached to the toilet seat with a pressure sensitive adhesive or by a clip engaging the seat. The extension member may be made of foam, plastic or rubber and may be formed into an attractive shape to catch the interest of the target male audience. The extension member is also scented to provide an additional fragrance in the bathroom. A warning graphic is applied to the bottom surface of the extension member and is visible only when the toilet seat is raised.

Abstract: Digital signal-processing structure and methodology which feature a time-slice-based digital fabricating engine, and software operating structure operatively associated with that engine structured to operate the engine in a time-slice-based fabrication mode wherein the engine, in a time-differentiated and instantiating manner, functions to fabricate a time-succession of individual, composite wave digital filters. Each of these filters takes the form of (1) a concatenated assembly including one to a plurality of upstream, early-stage, decimate-by-two, signal-processing agencies connected in a cascade series arrangement, with each such agency possessing a first transfer function having a first transition bandwidth, and (2) a single, downstream, later-stage, decimate-by-two, signal-processing agency which possesses a second transfer function having a transition bandwidth which is less than the mentioned first transition bandwidth.

Abstract: A calipering assembly (40) is provided for use along a collating conveyor (14) having collated assemblages (20) thereon. The calipering assembly comprises a movable member (60) in the form of a wheel having an outer circumferential surface which engages a collated assemblage when the member is moved toward a collated assemblage. The outer circumferential surface of the member includes a light reflective surface portion (83) against which light (37) is directed and then reflected (38). A light sensor (39) senses the reflected light from the light reflective surface portion of the outer circumferential surface of the member. A processor (44) cooperates with the light sensor to provide a signal (42) which varies as a function of the thickness of the collated assemblage.