Abstract: This disclosure describes microbial compositions that contain novel combinations of at least two microbial organisms that, when included in a microbial inoculate and applied to applied to seeds, plants, roots, or growth substrates, promotes plant growth or resistance to plant pathogens.

Abstract: A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system includes a plurality of supply bins providing supply of a plurality of objects, with the plurality of supply bins being provided with a bin conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the bin conveyance system, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected supply bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination containers.

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for determining an emplacement of sensors in a wound dressing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound dressing includes a plurality of sensors configured to measure wound or patient characteristics. One or more processors are configured to receive wound or patient characteristics data as well as emplacement data. The received data can be used to determine an emplacement of the plurality of sensors, the wound dressing, or a wound. The sensors can include a set of nanosensors. The wound dressing can include pH sensitive ink which can be utilized for determining a placement of the wound dressing and determining a pH associated with the wound. The wound dressing can be used in a negative pressure wound therapy system.

Abstract: An in-vessel fuel transfer machine may be permanently affixed to a nuclear reactor and remain in place during power operations. The in-vessel fuel transfer machine may include a pantograph machine that positions a grapple in order to access any fuel socket location within the core and move any of the core assemblies between the core, an in-vessel fuel storage area, and a fuel elevator. The grapple may be positioned through a combination of movements, such as, rotating a rotating plug assembly, rotating the in-vessel fuel transfer machine, extending the pantograph arms, and shuttling the grapple along a leg. The grapple may be compliant to accommodate deformed core assemblies and may be configured to pivot to more closely align to an eccentric core assembly handling socket or be moveable in a horizontal plane to accommodate a deformed core assembly during insertion or withdrawal.

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pathogen testing system that can analyses multiple samples at once in order to provide guidance on the presence of an infection in a given environment. This reduces the number of individual tests that are needed and provides enhanced confidence as to the levels of pathogen in a given environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use involving binding proteins, e.g., antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) protein (MMP9 is also known as gelatinase-B), such as where the binding proteins comprise an immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chain (or functional fragment thereof) and an Ig light chain (or functional fragment thereof).

Abstract: Disclosed is a distributed computer system and a method of operation thereof. The distributed computer system includes a plurality of worker nodes. The collective learning of the worker nodes is managed within the distributed computer system. The operation of distributed computer system is coordinated by employing a distributed ledger arrangement. The distributed computer system comprises a monitoring arrangement to provide learning parameters to the worker nodes by way of executing smart contract. Each of the worker nodes is operable to train a computing model based on the learning parameters and a set of training data. The monitoring arrangement provides a reward to at least one of the worker nodes for training the computing model. The reward is determined based on a number and frequency of intermediary computing models provided by a given worker node to a remainder of the worker nodes; and a quality of the intermediary computing models.

Abstract: A method for characterizing impacts experienced by a user comprises receiving a plurality of types of data, determining an impact score for the user, and communicating the impact score to the user. The plurality of types of data includes impact data associated with one or more impacts experienced by the user, and demographic data associated with the user. The impact score characterizes an effect on the user from the one or more impacts.

Abstract: A mouth guard senses an impact event and generates impact data associated with the impact event. The impact data can be analyzed to determine whether the impact event is a true impact event or a false impact event. The impact data can be analyzed by a trained model. The impact data can be labeled after independently determining whether the impact event was a true impact event or a false impact event. The labeled impact data can be used to update the model.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substrates or topsheets having repeating patterns of apertures for absorbent articles. Each of the repeat units comprises at least three apertures.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a three-dimensional liquid permeable topsheet. The topsheet comprises a first layer comprising a hydrophobic material and a second layer comprising a hydrophilic material. The first layer is joined to the second layer. The topsheet comprises a plurality of recesses, a plurality of projections, and a plurality of land areas. The land areas surround at least a majority of the plurality of projections and a plurality of the recesses. The absorbent article comprises a liquid impermeable backsheet, an acquisition material, an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the acquisition material and the liquid impermeable backsheet, and an indicia. The indicia is on the acquisition material or the liquid permeable topsheet. The indicia is visible from a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article. The indicia is different color than the acquisition material or the liquid permeable topsheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use involving binding proteins, e.g., antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) protein (MMP9 is also known as gelatinase-B), such as where the binding proteins comprise an immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chain (or functional fragment thereof) and an Ig light chain (or functional fragment thereof).

Abstract: Methods for reducing myeloid-derived suppressor cells and activating T cells in a patient and for treating a patient suffering from a solid tumor are described. The methods entail administering a CD3/CD33 T cell engager.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use involving binding proteins, e.g., antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) protein (MMP9 is also known as gelatinase-B), such as where the binding proteins comprise an immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chain (or functional fragment thereof) and an l=g light chain (or functional fragment thereof).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substrates or topsheets having repeating patterns of apertures for absorbent articles. Each of the repeat units comprises at least three apertures.

Abstract: The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies and their use in purification, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, humanized antibodies and functional fragments thereof. Anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies can be used to identify and treat conditions such as a fibrotic condition, angiogenesis, or to prevent a transition from an epithelial cell state to a mesenchymal cell state.