Abstract: Systems and methods for harvesting algae is described herein. The system can include an algae pool containing at least one algae organism; a magnetic particle storage unit adapted or configured to introduce at least one magnetic particle into the algae pool, wherein the at least one magnetic particle binds to the at least one algae organism to form at least one algae conjugate; and an algae harvester, including: at least one magnetic disc adapted or configured to attach, via a surface of the at least one magnetic disc, to the at least one algae conjugate when the at least one algae conjugate comes in contact with the at least one magnetic disc; and at least one scraper adapted or configured to: remove the at least one algae conjugate from the surface of the at least one magnetic disc; and transport the at least one algae conjugate from the algae harvester.

Abstract: A system enables a home operator to establish an automated monitoring process which identifies outage events on competitor wireless networks (e.g., peer operators) operating in the same geographies as home operator. The home operator then is able to selectively offer, in near real-time, to open roaming to the peer operator, or implement roaming automatically based on predefined and mutually agreed upon rule sets. The monitoring process may observe non-customer attach request volumes in order to identify outage events on competitor wireless networks.

Abstract: A self-supporting apparatus of varying dimensions, which occupies the gap between the bracket of a j-hook channel and the adjoining squat rack upright. Spacer body is appropriately sized to encompass the excess space existing between the back channel of an oversized j-hook and the back side of the smaller squat rack upright, thereby providing a generalized means of adapting a larger bracket such that it may be coupled to a rack or rig of smaller size.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mask, and in particular a mask configured as a respirator. The disclosed mask is relatively easy to manufacture. Further, the disclosed mask is reusable and customizable.

Abstract: A foot orthotic having a foot support where the foot support includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a tongue to secure the user's foot within the foot support. The orthotic also typically has includes a lower leg support that includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a strap to secure the orthotic to the user's leg within the lower leg support. A cinching mechanism that typically has a rotatable tightening knob is on the lower leg support, and a tightening cable coupled to the rotatable tightening knob and operably connected to the foot support.

Abstract: A method of controlling an agricultural facility for housing a plurality of animals includes the step of regulating the environment within the agricultural facility with an automated building operational system. An automated thermal event controller is operationally coupled with the automated building operational system and generates a thermal event signal in response to a thermal event in progress, whereby the automated thermal event controller, upon receipt of the thermal event signal indicating that the thermal event is in progress, activates an alarm state. In the alarm state, the automated thermal event controller: sends an alarm signal to a system administrator; places the automated building operational system in a safety-mode condition for a first predetermined time interval; and places the automated building operational system in a normal-mode operational condition after the first predetermined time interval and if a confirmatory signal is not yet then received from the system administrator.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mask, and in particular a mask configured as a respirator. The disclosed mask is relatively low cost and relatively easy to manufacture. Further, the disclosed mask is reusable and customizable.

Abstract: The invention provides American chestnut leaf compositions comprising oxalate oxidase. The compositions reduce oxalate levels in dietary sources of oxalate and are useful in reducing oxalate levels and reducing stone disease in patients. The invention provides methods of extracting and purifying oxalate oxidase from American chestnut leaf. The invention provides methods of extracting oxalate from biological samples.

Abstract: A self-supporting apparatus of varying dimensions, which occupies the gap between the bracket of a j-hook channel and the adjoining squat rack upright. Spacer body is appropriately sized to encompass the excess space existing between the back channel of an oversized j-hook and the back side of the smaller squat rack upright, thereby providing a generalized means of adapting a larger bracket such that it may be coupled to a rack or rig of smaller size.

Abstract: A foot orthotic having a foot support where the foot support includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a tongue to secure the user's foot within the foot support. The orthotic also typically has includes a lower leg support that includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a strap to secure the orthotic to the user's leg within the lower leg support. A cinching mechanism that typically has a rotatable tightening knob is on the lower leg support, and a tightening cable coupled to the rotatable tightening knob and operably connected to the foot support.

Abstract: A method of operating an electro-permanent magnet may include switching the electro-permanent magnet from an on state wherein magnetic fields of switching and permanent magnets combine to generate a first magnetic field having a first magnitude and a first polarity to a reversed state having a second polarity wherein magnetic fields of the switching magnets and the permanent magnets combine to generate a second magnetic field having a second magnitude less than the first magnitude and a second polarity different than the first polarity. The electro-permanent magnet may be switched from the reversed state to an off state wherein magnetic fields of the switching and permanent magnets combine to generate a third magnetic field having a magnitude that is no more than 50 percent of the second magnitude. Related electro-permanent magnets are also discussed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kibble tipping arrangement, which is used in a mining operation where a kibble (12) is vertically displaceable along a kibble displacement path to transport excavated material is a vertical mine shaft to the surface. The kibble tipping arrangement includes at least one catch (24) which is transversely displaceable between a non-interference position in which the catch does not interfere with the kibble (12) in the kibble displacement path and an interference position in which the catch (24) is capable of being engaged by an engagement formation (28) on the kibble (12) to allow the kibble (12) to top and the excavated material to be dumped from the kibble (12). The kibble tipping arrangement further includes kibble alignment means, which consist of a locator and a positioner, for aligning the kibble's engagement formation (28) with the catch (24).

Abstract: A protocol test device for testing protocol compliance of a wireless device under test comprises a wireless interface for transmitting an outgoing RF signal to the wireless device under test and/or for receiving an incoming RF signal from the wireless device under test, a processing unit for generating messages for the outgoing RF signal based on a predefined protocol and for processing messages in the incoming RF signal based on the predefined protocol, a message log memory for storing the generated messages and the received messages, and a summary message generation unit that generates a summary log message and stores the summary log message in the message log memory, wherein the summary log message comprises information about at least one of the generated messages and/or the received messages and repetitions of the respective generated message and/or the respective received message.

Abstract: A protocol test device for testing protocol compliance of a wireless device under test comprises a wireless interface for transmitting an outgoing RF signal to the wireless device under test and/or for receiving an incoming RF signal from the wireless device under test, a processing unit for generating messages for the outgoing RF signal based on a predefined protocol and for processing messages in the incoming RF signal based on the predefined protocol, a message log memory for storing the generated messages and the received messages, and a summary message generation unit that generates a summary log message and stores the summary log message in the message log memory, wherein the summary log message comprises information about at least one of the generated messages and/or the received messages and repetitions of the respective generated message and/or the respective received message.

Abstract: An AFO for use in the Ponseti method which is bar-less and provides for readily interchangeable structures for providing differing articulation resistance. In one embodiment, the readily interchangeable structure is a flexible member achieving connection between and the majority of the separation between the shoe and the calf engaging structure. In another embodiment, an articulated arm with two rigid segments joined at a spring loaded hinge, with interchangeable spring canisters is used.

Abstract: A test unit for testing a plurality of communications devices is provided. The test unit comprises a test case database, which stores a first test case (including a first test case idle time) and a second test case. The second test case is shorter than the first test case idle time. The test unit comprises a signaling unit. The test unit comprises a test case execution manager, which reads from the test case database the first and second test case and controls the signaling unit to perform measurements according to the first test case on the first device under test until a beginning of the first test case idle time, and controls the signaling unit to perform measurements according to the second test case on the second device under test during the first test case idle time.

Abstract: A mobile communication test device for testing a mobile user equipment comprises a number of transmit-receive units with a signal generator, wherein the signal generator of at least one transmit-receive unit generates test signals, which rep-resent at least two different communication partners of the mobile user equipment, a number of test interfaces, which connect the transmit-receive units with the mobile user equipment and transmit the test signals to the mobile user equipment, and a test processor, which analyzes the reaction of the mobile user equipment to the transmitted test signals based on a predefined test specification.

Abstract: A computing device may receive from a first application executing on at least one processor an indication of an action to be performed. The computing device may determine, based on at least the indication of the action to be performed, a plurality of deep links to a plurality of actions performable by a plurality of applications. The computing device may select a subset of deep links from the plurality of deep links. The computing device may output for display a graphical user interface including an indication of each deep link from the subset of deep links. The computing device may receive an indication of a user input, the user input corresponding to a selection of one of the deep links from the subset of deep links. A second application executing on the at least one processor may perform an action linked to by the selected deep link.

Abstract: An AFO for use in the Ponseti method which is bar-less and provides for readily interchangeable structures for providing differing articulation resistance. In one embodiment, the readily interchangeable structure is a flexible member achieving connection between and the majority of the separation between the shoe and the calf engaging structure. In another embodiment, an articulated arm with two rigid segments joined at a spring loaded hinge, with interchangeable spring canisters is used.

Abstract: A computing device may receive from a first application executing on at least one processor an indication of an action to be performed. The computing device may determine, based on at least the indication of the action to be performed, a plurality of deep links to a plurality of actions performable by a plurality of applications. The computing device may select a subset of deep links from the plurality of deep links. The computing device may output for display a graphical user interface including an indication of each deep link from the subset of deep links. The computing device may receive an indication of a user input, the user input corresponding to a selection of one of the deep links from the subset of deep links. A second application executing on the at least one processor may perform an action linked to by the selected deep link.