Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method of matching partners for delivery, removal and disposal of construction materials. Construction materials may be moved to and from building sites utilizing heavy trucks such as dump trucks. The present invention matches purveyors of such vehicles in order to reduce environmental impacts from the movement of such trucks. The method includes electronically receiving a plurality of provider profiles, each profile comprising a provider's capabilities related to at least one of delivery, removal or disposal capabilities of construction materials. Once one of the providers identifies a need, that user sends a first request for matching identifying a need for at least one of delivery, removal or disposal of construction materials and the request is electronically received. A set of potential matches for the first request from the plurality of provider profiles based on the user's need and the provider's capabilities may be determined.

Abstract: A portable hub for updating a memory in a plurality of electronic devices is disclosed. The memory in the electronic devices is adapted to store an encryption algorithm and a data set. Each of said devices also has a security certificate, a remote wireless card and a processor. The portable hub includes a chassis and a grip on the chassis to facilitate movement of the portable hub by a single person from a first geographic location to a second geographic location. The portable hub also includes a power supply and a server having a main memory, an input and a display. The portable hub also includes a main wireless card coupled to the server and a security certificate associated with the server. The main memory is adapted to store a main encryption algorithm and a main data set to be transferred to the plurality of electronic devices. The server is programmed to provide a prompt via the display and to receive an answer to the prompt via the input.

Abstract: Methods of determining a disease score of a patient diagnosed with lysosomal storage disease (LSD) are described. The disease score includes one or more of the following: (i) one or more biofluid biomarkers; (ii) one or more neurophysiological measurements; and (iii) one or more neurobehavior measurement. Also described method of treating LSD including determining the disease score and administering to the patient a therapy. The therapy includes one or more of the following: (i) enzyme replacement therapy, (ii) gene therapy; and (iii) a small molecule.

Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a interchangeable, multi location, multi cant, auto locking, quick mount structure for a holster, for a firearm, hand held device, carried gear or the like. The interchangeable, multi location, multi cant, auto locking, quick mount includes an insert plate having a generally circular profile and configured for securement to a receptacle (e.g., a holster or magazine pouch) for removably retaining a hand-held device (e.g., a firearm or ammunition magazine. A receiver platform is configured for mounting to an engagement surface (such as a gun belt) for removably receiving the insert plate. An internal track is formed on the receiver platform and has a generally circular profile configured to mate with and retain the generally circular profile of the insert plate. In this manner, rotation of the insert plate is enabled to a selected mounting angle with respect to the receiver platform.

Abstract: A compact utility machine, such as a compact track loader or wheel loader, a compact telehandler, or a compact trencher, implements a passive cooling system. The passive cooling system may establish a negative pressure zone within the machine's engine compartment to draw ambient air into the engine compartment for cooling various components. The negative pressure zone may be defined upstream with respect to an exhaust fan that pushes air out of the engine compartment. A pressure differential is defined between the ambient air and the negative pressure zone, which drives air into the engine compartment through an air inlet(s) in an engine compartment side wall(s). A hydraulic oil cooler may be mounted inside of the engine compartment, overlying one of the engine compartment's air intakes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for charging a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The apparatus includes a bag that has a phone pocket to receive the portable electronic device. The bag further has a charging device pocket to receive a charging device. The charging device has wireless charging circuitry for charging the portable electronic device within the phone pocket.

Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a interchangeable, multi location, multi cant, auto locking, quick mount structure for a holster, for a firearm, hand held device, carried gear or the like. The interchangeable, multi location, multi cant, auto locking, quick mount includes an insert plate having a generally circular profile and configured for securement to a receptacle (e.g., a holster or magazine pouch) for removably retaining a hand-held device (e.g., a firearm or ammunition magazine. A receiver platform is configured for mounting to an engagement surface (such as a gun belt) for removably receiving the insert plate. An internal track is formed on the receiver platform and has a generally circular profile configured to mate with and retain the generally circular profile of the insert plate. In this manner, rotation of the insert plate is enabled to a selected mounting angle with respect to the receiver platform.

Abstract: An end effector for engaging flexible packaging materials includes a frame, along with a first and second wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the frame. The first wheel and the second wheel are mounted to the frame relative to each other so that the outer surfaces of the two wheels are positioned opposite of each other. The first wheel and the second wheel can be driven in opposing directions to effectively define a roller intake which can be used to draw the flexible packaging materials of a target parcel between the first wheel and the second wheel. The end effector of the present invention can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging the flexible packaging materials of a parcel.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically active mycathiozole analog or salt thereof is derived from naturally occurring mycathiozole. The analog or salt is useful in cancer treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a service station that is transportable over a predetermined roadway or by water. The service station has a base having a stern, bow, and two lateral sides. The base is configured to displace a volume of water so as to render the service station buoyant. A tank is disposed on the base and is configured to contain fuel. The tank is configured to comply with U.S. Government requirements for transportation of fuel over roadways. A pump is disposed on the base, and is configured to dispense liquid fuel to supply vehicles. An axle assembly is coupled to the base and has at least one wheel, the at least one wheel and axle assembly moveable between an engaged position and a stored position. The least one wheel is in contact with a surface and partially supports the base over the surface in an engaged position.

Abstract: An end effector for engaging flexible packaging materials includes a frame, along with a first and second wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the frame. The first wheel and the second wheel are mounted to the frame relative to each other so that the outer surfaces of the two wheels are positioned opposite of each other. The first wheel and the second wheel can be driven in opposing directions to effectively define a roller intake which can be used to draw the flexible packaging materials of a target parcel between the first wheel and the second wheel. The end effector of the present invention can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for engaging the flexible packaging materials of a parcel.

Abstract: Provided herein are capillaries for use in an electrophoretic separations. The capillaries can comprise an elongated tubular wall defining a path for fluid flow from an inlet to a tapered outlet; and a decoupler junction positioned within the elongated tubular wall upstream of the tapered outlet. The decoupler junction can comprise a plurality of microchannels penetrating through the elongated tubular wall and an ion-permeable polymer coating the plurality of microchannels. Also provided are sheathless interfaces for coupling capillary electrophoresis (CE) with mass spectrometry that employ these capillaries.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatuses, methods, and computer program products for implementing a pre-contracted, staged, currency exchange system. Implementation includes receiving travel information from a user; processing the travel information, wherein processing the travel information comprises determining a negotiated currency exchange rate based on the received travel information; generating a contract based on processing the travel information, wherein the contract comprises terms for executing one or more transactions using the negotiated currency exchange rate, wherein the negotiated currency exchange rate is valid for at least one of a predetermined location, a predetermined number of transactions, or a predetermined period of time; and executing one or more transactions using the negotiated currency exchange rate in accordance with the contract terms.

Abstract: Provided herein are capillaries for use in an electrophoretic separations. The capillaries can comprise an elongated tubular wall defining a path for fluid flow from an inlet to a tapered outlet; and a decoupler junction positioned within the elongated tubular wall upstream of the tapered outlet. The decoupler junction can comprise a plurality of microchannels penetrating through the elongated tubular wall and an ion-permeable polymer coating the plurality of microchannels. Also provided are sheathless interfaces for coupling capillary electrophoresis (CE) with mass spectrometry that employ these capillaries.

Abstract: An adjustable seal and method for varying a radial distance between the adjustable seal and a rotor of a turbomachine are provided. The adjustable seal may include a first annular member defining a plurality of radial channels, and a second annular member defining a plurality of slots at least partially extending therethrough. The second annular member may be concentric with the first annular member and configured to rotate relative to the first annular member. The adjustable seal may also include a plurality of seal segments interposed between the first annular member and the second annular member. Each seal segment of the plurality of seal segments may be slidably disposed in a respective radial channel of the plurality of radial channels and may have an axial projection slidably disposed in a respective slot of the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a cooking vessel including a seal member, a lid, and a food support assembly. The seal member has a clip portion with a lid receiving channel and an overflow channel. The lid has a top end and a sidewall defining an internal lid space. A lower end of the sidewall is receivable in the lid receiving channel of the seal member. The food support assembly is connected to the sidewall and is operable between a raised position wherein a food item may be supported within the internal lid space and a lowered position wherein the food item may be supported below the seal member in the cooking vessel.

Abstract: An unloader valve apparatus is provided for an air compressor. The unloader valve apparatus comprises a cylindrical piston having a longitudinal central axis and movable along the longitudinal central axis between a loaded position and an unloaded position. The unloader valve apparatus further comprises a stopper member pivotable about a pivot axis between a blocking position in which the stopper member blocks an unloader port when the piston is in the loaded position and an unblocking position in which the stopper member is not blocking the unloader port and is thereby allowing compressed air from the compressor to flow through the unloader port when the piston is in the unloaded position.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing a plant. The apparatus includes a tubular member, an annular structure extending from the tubular member, and a screen extending across a bottom end of the tubular member. The tubular member defines as a plant receiving chamber, and the annular structure defines an annular channel for receiving a chemical pesticide. The screen extending across the bottom of the tubular member is formed of mesh sized to allow fluid to exit the bottom end of the tubular member and is sized to inhibit pests from entering the bottom end of the tubular member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for receiving a customization that will be displayed on the screen of an ATM based on a customer initiating a session with the ATM. The customization is associated with a function to perform a financial transaction. The function is performed as a result of the customer interacting with the customization on the screen of the ATM. The customization may be altered based on a handicap impairment of the customer. The displaying of the customization may be restricted for security purposes or as a request of the customer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for receiving a customization that will be displayed on the screen of an ATM based on a customer initiating a session with the ATM. The customization is associated with a function to perform a financial transaction. The function is performed as a result of the customer interacting with the customization on the screen of the ATM. The customization may be altered based on a handicap impairment of the customer. The displaying of the customization may be restricted for security purposes or as a request of the customer.