Abstract: An apparatus for preparing samples for chemical analysis. The apparatus includes a housing shaped to receive a plurality of elongated sample containers with crucible portions of the plurality of elongated sample containers arranged in a heating compartment of the housing, and an elongated heating element mounted within the heating compartment to simultaneously heat samples in each of the crucible portions while the plurality of sample containers are received in the housing. The apparatus includes an adjacent reflector having a first reflector surface, the first reflector mounted within the heating compartment with the first reflector surface adjacent the heating element and positioned to reflect radiation that is emitted from the heating element.

Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a mirror, a display device, a window configured to provide a view of the display device, and a display region disposed on the front surface of the mirror. The mirror can include a glass layer, a dielectric layer, and a metal layer. In some embodiments, the glass layer is disposed closest to a user. The dielectric layer can include one or more alternating layers of Titanium dioxide and Silicon dioxide. In some embodiments, the display region is positioned outside of a central region of the mirror. The mirror assembly can include a first mirror coupled to a second mirror. In some embodiments, the transmissivity of the second mirror is higher than the transmissivity of the first mirror. In some embodiments, the reflectance of the second mirror is higher than the reflectance of the first mirror.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an interconnect between a stretchable electronic element and a circuit on a rigid or flexible printed circuit board (PCB Circuit), the stretchable electronic element is operable to be mechanically coupled to a substrate which deforms, and the stretchable electronic element will deform with the substrate and may or may not change an electrical characteristic as a result, the stretchable electronic element comprising one or more electrical pathways; the PCB Circuit configured to communicate electronically with the stretchable electronic element and comprising at least one circuit board extending from the stretchable electronic element to an electrical circuit on the PCB Circuit; wherein the interconnect comprises an electrical coupling between the electrical pathways of the stretchable electronic element and the PCB Circuit; and wherein the interconnect simultaneously prevents the connection between the stretchable electronic element from failing when the stretchable substra

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an interconnect between a stretchable electronic element and a circuit on a rigid or flexible printed circuit board (PCB Circuit), the stretchable electronic element is operable to be mechanically coupled to a substrate which deforms, and the stretchable electronic element will deform with the substrate and may or may not change an electrical characteristic as a result, the stretchable electronic element comprising one or more electrical pathways; the PCB Circuit configured to communicate electronically with the stretchable electronic element and comprising at least one circuit board extending from the stretchable electronic element to an electrical circuit on the PCB Circuit; wherein the interconnect comprises an electrical coupling between the electrical pathways of the stretchable electronic element and the PCB Circuit; and wherein the interconnect simultaneously prevents the connection between the stretchable electronic element from failing when the stretchable substra

Abstract: The present application relates to biodegradable and ecofriendly fabrics and methods for making the same. The fabrics are made from PLA fibers and/or yarns, and have one-way or two-way filtration characteristics and/or moisture management characteristics with controlled porosity and smooth or textured surface, the moisture management characteristics arise from a combined effect of material properties and fabric structure.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant growth system including an upwardly extending housing having a cavity therein defining a liquid nutrient flow column and a plurality of growth pod ports each extending from a respective port opening at an outer surface of a front wall of the housing to the cavity. Each growth pod port sized to receive a growth pod. Wherein when a growth pod is mounted in a respective one of the growth pod ports, a mounting flange of the growth pod abuts the outer surface the front wall and a growth pod axis of the growth pod extends downwardly from a respective growth pod proximal end through the growth pod port at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees to the growth pod port axis.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an interconnect between a stretchable electronic element and a circuit on a rigid or flexible printed circuit board (PCB Circuit), the stretchable electronic element is operable to be mechanically coupled to a substrate which deforms, and the stretchable electronic element will deform with the substrate and may or may not change an electrical characteristic as a result, the stretchable electronic element comprising one or more electrical pathways; the PCB Circuit configured to communicate electronically with the stretchable electronic element and comprising at least one circuit board extending from the stretchable electronic element to an electrical circuit on the PCB Circuit; wherein the interconnect comprises an electrical coupling between the electrical pathways of the stretchable electronic element and the PCB Circuit; and wherein the interconnect simultaneously prevents the connection between the stretchable electronic element from failing when the stretchable substra

Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a mirror, a display device, a window configured to provide a view of the display device, and a display region disposed on the front surface of the mirror. The mirror can include a glass layer, a dielectric layer, and a metal layer. In some embodiments, the glass layer is disposed closest to a user. The dielectric layer can include one or more alternating layers of Titanium dioxide and Silicon dioxide. In some embodiments, the display region is positioned outside of a central region of the mirror. The mirror assembly can include a first mirror coupled to a second mirror. In some embodiments, the transmissivity of the second mirror is higher than the transmissivity of the first mirror. In some embodiments, the reflectance of the second mirror is higher than the reflectance of the first mirror.

Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides an interconnection component operable to interconnect a stretchable sensing component and cable for a sensing circuit. The interconnection component has a flexible circuit board comprising conductive regions to electrically connect to conductive layers of a sensor component overlaying the circuit. The flexible circuit board of one embodiment comprises engagement features to allow the sensor cast over the component to engage the flexible circuit board.

Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides an interconnection component operable to interconnect a stretchable sensing component and cable for a sensing circuit. The interconnection component has a flexible circuit board comprising conductive regions to electrically connect to conductive layers of a sensor component overlaying the circuit. The flexible circuit board of one embodiment comprises engagement features to allow the sensor cast over the component to engage the flexible circuit board.

Abstract: A textile for providing traditional Chinese medicine therapy to a wearer using electronic stimulation includes at least two conductive paths that are made from conductive textile material, the conductive paths are separated by nonconductive textile material, at least one pair of electrodes attach to the conductive paths corresponding to specific part of body or acupoints according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, and an electronic stimulation signal controller configured to conduct electronic stimulation signals to the electrodes via the conductive paths.

Abstract: A micro-spray cooling system beneficial for use in testers of electrically stimulated integrated circuit chips is disclosed. The system includes micro-spray heads disposed about a probe head. The spray heads and probe head are disposed in a sealed manner inside a spray chamber that, during operation, is urged in a sealing manner onto a sealing plate holding the integrated circuit under test. The atomized mist cools the integrated circuit and then condenses on the spray chamber wall. The condensed fluid is pumped out of the chamber and is circulated in a chiller, so as to be re-circulated and injected again into the micro-spray heads. The pressure inside the spray chamber may be controlled to provide a desired boiling point.

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first signature index is received. The first signature index is compared to a second signature index. A negative signature match is based on the comparison. A file is flagged based on the negative match.

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information are disclosed. In some embodiments, this may include creating a first signature of a file, associating a first timestamp with the first signature, creating a second signature of a file, associating a second timestamp with the second signature, comparing the first signature with the second signature, determining if the file has been modified based on the comparison, and identifying a time of modification based on the first timestamp and the second timestamp.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product to manage variable assignments in a program. The process identifies a set of variable assignments that is live on a portion of paths to form a set of identified variable assignments. Each of the set of identified variable assignments assign a value to at least one variable of a set of variables. The process determines a set of program points at which the set of identified variable assignments is live on all paths. The process also moves the set of identified variable assignments to the set of program points in response to determining that the set of identified variable assignments is movable to the set of program points.

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information are disclosed. In some embodiments, this may include creating a first signature index, deriving a second signature index, wherein the second signature index is created by a backup application, comparing the first signature index to a second signature index, determining a positive signature match based on the comparison, and identifying a software application based on the positive signature match.