Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a condensate collection assembly having a drain pan configured to collect condensate generated by a heat exchanger of the HVAC system. The condensate collection assembly also includes a support member configured to couple to the drain pan and extend from the drain pan. Further, the condensate collection assembly includes a shield panel configured to couple to the support member and overlap with the heat exchanger relative to a direction of air flow across the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a decentralized infrastructure including efficient wireless communication, an infrastructureless communication network, a decentralized private network, securely communicating in a decentralized network perhaps using distributed ledger technology (62), named data networking (63), neural networks (85), or the like. Further embodiments may include consensus processing (150), dynamic smart contracts (151), universal artificial neural network multiplex asset class (3), and perhaps even an artificial neural network multiplex identification system.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNab), including screening memory B cell cultures from a donor PBMC sample for neutralization activity against a plurality of HIV-1 species, cloning a memory B cell that exhibits broad neutralization activity; and rescuing a monoclonal antibody from that memory B cell culture. The resultant monoclonal antibodies are characterized by their ability to selectively bind epitopes from the Env proteins in native or monomeric form, as well as to inhibit infection of HIV-1 species from a plurality of clades. Compositions containing human monoclonal anti-HIV antibodies used for prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection are provided. Methods for generating such antibodies by immunization using epitopes from conserved regions within the variable loops of gp120 are provided. Immunogens for generating anti-HIV1 bNAbs are also provided. Furthermore, methods for vaccination using suitable epitopes are provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a waveguide that is configured to be soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) via one or more metallic portions disposed thereon. Additionally, the waveguide may have solder disposed within through holes that is configured to conduct heat from one or more components of the PCB when the waveguide is mounted to the PCB. Also described herein is an assembly comprising the waveguide soldered to the PCB via solder between the metallic portions of the waveguide and metallic portions of the PCB. Techniques for producing the waveguide and the assembly are also described herein. By soldering the waveguide to the PCB, an inexpensive, precise, and secure mechanical bonding may be achieved while electrically sealing features of the waveguide and/or components of the PCB. Furthermore, the solder within the through holes allows for better heat conduction through the waveguide.

Abstract: An optical system for transmitting a beam of light through a variably refractive medium includes an optical source configured to generate a first beam of light, a modulator system, and an amplifier. The modulator system includes a driver configured to generate a driver signal and at least one modulator. The at least one modulator is configured to receive the driver signal and the first beam of light, and time slice and encode data on the first beam of light to generate a second beam of light. An optical spectrum of the first beam of light is matched to a wavelength range of the at least one modulator. The amplifier is configured to amplify the second beam of light to generate a third beam of light. The optical system transmits the third beam of light through a variably refractive medium.

Abstract: A video data loss prevention (vDLP) system that uses machine-learning for protection against data exfiltration of sensitive content across multiple tenants in a cloud-based network. The vDLP system consists of tenants that include end-user devices and a vDLP server. The vDLP server is configured to intercept traffic at an application layer of the cloud-based network and receive a video file from traffic. A viewer for the video file is remote from the cloud-based network. The vDLP server further recognizes text of audio and frames extracted from the video file using a machine-learning engine. The vDLP server then analyzes the frames and text using machine-learning classifiers, enforces policies against machine-learning classifiers for protection against data exfiltration of sensitive content in the video file, and sends a notification away from the cloud-based network upon detection of violation of a policy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for transmitting information optically. For instance, a system may include an optical source configured to generate a beam of light. The system may include at least one modulator configured to encode data on the beam of light to produce an encoded beam of light/encoded plurality of pulses. The system may include a spectrally-equalizing amplifier configured to receive the encoded beam of light/encoded plurality of pulses from the at least one modulator and both amplify and filter the encoded beam of light/encoded plurality of pulses to produce a filtered beam of light/filtered plurality of pulses, thereby spectrally equalizing a gain applied to the encoded beam of light. In some cases, the system may slice the beam of slight, to ensure a detector has impulsive detection. In some cases, the system may include a temperature controller to shift a distribution curve of wavelengths of the optical source.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having: a turbomachine; a fan rotatable by the turbomachine, the fan comprising a fan blade, the fan blade defining an outer tip along the radial direction, a trailing edge at the tip, and a length, LFB, at the tip along the axial direction; and an outer nacelle surrounding the fan and surrounding at least in part the turbomachine, the outer nacelle comprising a stage of pre-swirl inlet guide vanes located upstream of the fan, the stage of pre-swirl inlet guide vanes having a pre-swirl inlet guide vane, the outer nacelle further comprising an inner surface along the radial direction and an acoustic treatment coupled to or integrated with the inner surface.

Abstract: Interbody fusion devices and related methods of manufacture are described herein. An example interbody fusion device can include a plurality of vertebral endplates, and a body extending between the vertebral endplates. The body and the vertebral endplates can define an internal cavity. Additionally, each of the vertebral endplates can include a lattice structure and a frame surrounding the lattice structure, where the lattice structure being configured to distribute load. Each of the vertebral endplates can also include a plurality of micro-apertures having an average size between about 2 to about 10 micrometers (?m), and a plurality of macro-apertures having an average size between about 300 to about 800 micrometers (?m).

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for installing a gate. The gate may include a gate body moveable between a gate open position and a gate closed position; a locking component configured to move between a locking open position and a locking closed position, wherein the locking component is configured to prevent the gate body from moving from the gate closed position to the gate open position when the locking component is in the locking closed position a plurality of grounding agents, wherein at least a first grounding agent of the grounding agents is coupled to the locking component; wherein, when a collision force is applied to a side of the gate body, at least two of the plurality of grounding agents and the locking component are configured to maintain the gate in the gate closed position.

Abstract: A heat exchanger positioned within an annular duct of a gas turbine engine is provided. The heat exchanger extends substantially continuously along the circumferential direction and defining a heat exchanger height equal to at least 10% of a duct height. An effective transmission loss (ETL) for the heat exchanger positioned within the annular duct is between 5 decibels and 1 decibels for an operating condition of the gas turbine engine. The heat exchanger includes a heat transfer section defining an acoustic length (Li), and wherein an Operational Acoustic Reduction Ratio (OARR) is greater than or equal to 0.75 to achieve the ETL at the operating condition.

Abstract: A tool includes a core ring including a first end and an opposing second end. An opening is defined through the first and second ends. The core ring includes a first radial engagement component. The tool also includes a pin including a shaft having first and second sides. The first side of the shaft is disposed at least adjacent the opening of the core ring. The pin further comprises a second radial engagement component configured to engage with the first radial engagement component of the core ring. The second side of the shaft extends axially outwardly from the second end of the core ring. The tool also includes a sleeve connected to the core ring. The first side of the shaft of the pin is slidable with respect to the sleeve. At least a portion of the sleeve extends axially outwardly from the first side of the core ring.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for recovering products from a fermentation broth. The disclosure relates to the use of extractive distillation to recover products which have close boiling points, such as ethanol and isopropanol, from a fermentation broth. In an embodiment, the recovery of product is completed in a manner that minimizes stress on the microbial biomass, such that it remains viable, at least in part, and may be recycled and reused in the fermentation process, which may result in increased efficiency in the fermentation process. The extractive distillation vessel reactor may be used downstream of a distillation vessel. To minimize stress on the microbial biomass the distillation vessel may be under vacuum. The extractive distillation vessel may be used alongside a separation vessel such that the separation vessel is capable of recycling extractive distillation agent.

Abstract: A tube heater for heating a fluid in an interior of the tube has a stainless steel cylindrical core. The core ranges about 3 to 300 mm in length and about 100 to 200 microns in thickness with an outer diameter of about 8 to 20 mm. An inner surface of the core has dimples and a conductive coating. A patterned resistive layer overlies the core in a thickness of about 9 to 15 microns. The resistive layer is thin- or thick-film printed about a circumference of the core. Two glass layers surround the resistive layer. Each glass layer is electrically insulative. The glass underlying the resistive layer has a thermal conductivity of more than 2 W/mK while the glass overlying the resistive layer has a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 0.5 W/mK.

Abstract: A vertical cultivation system and method. The vertical cultivation system includes a vertical carousel with associated platforms that each hold a plant. The carousel moves the platforms through different levels during the daily growing cycle and the plants receive treatments at each level. The treatments include irrigation, lighting, environmental control, pest management, and deep-water culture. The movement of the carousel (e.g., its speed and rotational positioning) is controlled by a controller that receives input from sensors configured with the plants. The sensors communicate sensed readings (e.g., moisture levels) and the controller controls the carousel's movement based on the readings. When at ground level, the plants are held at a level that is ergonomic for pruning and other plant maintenance activities.

Abstract: Sheets of material used in medical devices and filters are disclosed. The sheets may include a fibrous mat including a plurality of microfibers. The microfibers may include a polymer matrix and a plurality of additive particles. The additive particles may include carbon material particles, therapeutic micro particles, and any combination thereof. Medical devices and filters that use the sheets are disclosed. Methods of producing the sheets are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for the controlled distribution of capping material and the capture of dust and particulates includes an enclosure having a top wall and a continuous perimetrical side wall with an open bottom end. A cyclone inside the enclosure separates the air, dust, and particulates from solid materials. The air, dust, and particulates are exhausted from the enclosure to a filtering system. The solid capping material passes from the cyclone to a hopper and then to a spreader for the controlled distribution of the capping material through the open bottom end of the enclosure.