Abstract: A squib assembly for a non-electric initiator of an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system includes a housing configured to connect to the igniter of a rocket motor of the anti-personnel obstacle breaching system, a slider assembly slidably contained within the housing and configured to connect to a shock tube of the non-electric initiator, and a pyrotechnic element disposed within the housing. Upon activation of the non-electric initiator, the squib assembly is configured to mechanically puncture a base of a initiator sleeve of the rocket motor and to thermally initiate ignition of the rocket motor.

Abstract: A ballistic vest includes a carrier and at least two ballistic panels supported in the carrier, including a front ballistic panel and a back ballistic panel. The carrier is made from at least two layers of material including an outer layer and an inner layer that are joined to each other at the top and bottom of the vest and that are substantially open at the sides. The carrier has portions defining a left armhole and a right armhole. The two carrier layers define between them a panel space in the carrier. An upper part of the panel space is located above the bottom of the left and right armholes and a lower part of the panel space is located below the bottom of the left and right armholes. The front panel has an upper section that is positioned in the upper part of the panel space, the carrier substantially constraining lateral movement of the front panel upper section within the panel space.

Abstract: A case management system is configured to provide one or more case generation and management functions. As configured, the case management system enables a user to define a workflow, the workflow including one or more states, one or more operations which may be performed at the one or more states, and one or more transitions corresponding to the operations and defining a sequence of the states; to generate and configure a state machine; to receive a workflow identifier to assign to the state machine; and through a command received from a client device, to open and manage a case based on the configuration of the state machine.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed that query collections of documents. Disclosed embodiments may include receiving, via a user interface, a first search query comprising a text string. Disclosed embodiments may include, responsive to receiving the first search query, initializing a first query object based on the text string. Further, disclosed embodiments may include translating the first query object to match the formatting of a search engine, the translated first query object capable of searching a plurality of collections of documents. Disclosed embodiments may also include receiving aggregated query results from a search engine based on the translated first query object. Some disclosed embodiments may include reformatting the aggregated query results based on respective configuration files of the collections. Additionally, disclosed embodiments may include rendering a graphical user interface that facilitates user interaction with the reformatted aggregate query results.

Abstract: A squib assembly for a non-electric initiator of an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system includes a housing configured to connect to the igniter of a rocket motor of the anti-personnel obstacle breaching system, a slider assembly slidably contained within the housing and configured to connect to a shock tube of the non-electric initiator, and a pyrotechnic element disposed within the housing. Upon activation of the non-electric initiator, the squib assembly is configured to mechanically puncture a base of a initiator sleeve of the rocket motor and to thermally initiate ignition of the rocket motor.

Abstract: A method of removing a metal contaminant from a light hydrocarbon stream comprises introducing a light hydrocarbon stream into a reactor vessel, the reactor vessel containing an aqueous treatment composition which comprises a treatment agent comprising one or more of the following: an alkali metal salt of a thiocarbonate; an alkaline earth metal salt of a thiocarbonate; an alkali metal salt of a tetrathioperoxy carbonate; or an alkaline earth metal salt of a tetrathioperoxy carbonate, the light hydrocarbon stream having an API gravity of greater than 28 degree determined in accordance with ASTM D 287-12 and comprising a metal contaminant; contacting the light hydrocarbon stream with the aqueous treatment composition generating a treated light hydrocarbon stream with a reduced level of the metal contaminant; and removing the treated light hydrocarbon stream from the reactor vessel.

Abstract: A method of removing a metal contaminant from a light hydrocarbon stream comprises introducing a light hydrocarbon stream into a reactor vessel, the reactor vessel containing an aqueous treatment composition which comprises a treatment agent comprising one or more of the following: an alkali metal salt of a thiocarbonate; an alkaline earth metal salt of a thiocarbonate; an alkali metal salt of a tetrathioperoxy carbonate; or an alkaline earth metal salt of a tetrathioperoxy carbonate, the light hydrocarbon stream having an API gravity of greater than 28 degree determined in accordance with ASTM D 287-12 and comprising a metal contaiminant; contacting the light hydrocarbon stream with the aqueous treatment composition generating a treated light hydrocarbon stream with a reduced level of the metal contaminant; and removing the treated light hydrocarbon stream from the reactor vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dry blends of polyanionic and polycationic macromolecules, solvating fluids serving as cell suspension fluids, hybrid gel compositions, and methods for treatment of patients with endocrine disorders by transplantation with such compositions. Hybrid gel compositions that promote a microenvironment suitable for cell viability and growth while maintaining a sufficient structural integrity for three-dimensional cell culture are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved fencing system can include improved fence posts. Such fence posts can include features for accommodating different types of fasteners for attachment to fence components, such as fence rails. Additionally, some fence posts, such as gateposts, can be formed with one or more pieces of other fenceposts in a fencing system. Some such improved fence posts can include concrete locks.

Abstract: One or more embodiments include scheduling a new operation to be periodically executed. A start time for a new operation, to be periodically executed, is determined based on the start times of previously scheduled operations. The difference in value between a candidate start time and a start time of a previously scheduled operation is used to compute a cost for the candidate start time. A candidate start time, of all the candidate start times, with a lowest cost may be selected as the start time for the new operation.

Abstract: An improved fencing system can include an improved fence posts. Such fence posts can include features for accommodating different types of fasteners for attachment to fence components, such as fence rails. Additionally, some fence posts, such as gateposts, can be formed with one or more pieces of other fenceposts in a fencing system. Some such improved fence posts can include concrete locks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dry blends of polyanionic and polycationic macromolecules, solvating fluids serving as cell suspension fluids, hybrid gel compositions, and methods for treatment of patients with endocrine disorders by transplantation with such compositions. Hybrid gel compositions that promote a microenvironment suitable for cell viability and growth while maintaining a sufficient structural integrity for three-dimensional cell culture are also disclosed.

Abstract: One or more embodiments include scheduling a new operation to be periodically executed. A start time for a new operation, to be periodically executed, is determined based on the start times of previously scheduled operations. The difference in value between a candidate start time and a start time of a previously scheduled operation is used to compute a cost for the candidate start time. A candidate start time, of all the candidate start times, with a lowest cost may be selected as the start time for the new operation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dry blends of polyanionic and polycationic macromolecules, solvating fluids serving as cell suspension fluids, hybrid gel compositions, and methods for treatment of patients with endocrine disorders by transplantation with such compositions. Hybrid gel compositions that promote a microenvironment suitable for cell viability and growth while maintaining a sufficient structural integrity for three-dimensional cell culture are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of secreted proteins from mesenchymal stem cells and other cells for the treatment of myocardial infarction. In particular, the invention provides compositions and methods based on secreted proteins from mesenchymal stem cells and the genes encoding them.

Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. The amino terminal domain is dominated by its capacity for O-glycosylation and its resultant richness in serine and threonine residues. An amino terminal extension is presented, which comprises four genomic exons. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units, which encompass the epitope binding sites. More than 60 repeat units have been identified, sequenced, and contiguously placed in the CA125 domain structure. More specifically, this invention is directed to a CA125 cDNA sequence which can be introduced into animal or human cells to achieve transcription or expression of the cDNA.

Abstract: A transfer module for a multi-module apparatus may include a) a plurality of facets, wherein a facet of said plurality comprises a port configured to hold a module; and b) at least one robot arm configured to move an object to and from the module through said port via a combination of extension and rotational movements.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed that query collections of documents. Disclosed embodiments may include receiving, via a user interface, a first search query comprising a text string. Disclosed embodiments may include, responsive to receiving the first search query, initializing a first query object based on the text string. Further, disclosed embodiments may include translating the first query object to match the formatting of a search engine, the translated first query object capable of searching a plurality of collections of documents. Disclosed embodiments may also include receiving aggregated query results from a search engine based on the translated first query object. Some disclosed embodiments may include reformatting the aggregated query results based on respective configuration files of the collections. Additionally, disclosed embodiments may include rendering a graphical user interface that facilitates user interaction with the reformatted aggregate query results.