Abstract: A method of making a radioisotopic power source, including receiving a predetermined amount of a plurality of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) particles within a reactor vessel, degassing the received predetermined amount of the MOF. The degassing includes placing the predetermined amount of the MOF under vacuum conditions, heating the received predetermined amount of the MOF above a first predetermined temperature for a first predetermined time period, and sealing the heated MOF. The method also includes cooling the heated and sealed predetermined amount of the MOF to a second predetermined temperature, while maintaining a pressure of the reactor vessel to a first predetermined pressure value for a second predetermined time period, receiving a predetermined amount of a plurality of beta emitter particles at a gaseous state and mixing the predetermined amount of beta emitter particles with the cooled predetermined amount of the MOF.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of sediment/erosion/perimeter control devices and methods of making and using the same. In exemplary embodiments, a system comprises a convertible silt fence/scour pad and a wattle. The wattle is integrated with the convertible silt fence/scour pad such that the convertible silt fence/scour pad and the wattle are an integrated, singular, or unitary product. The convertible silt fence/scour pad is deployable in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. In the first orientation, the convertible silt fence/scour pad is generally vertical and/or generally perpendicular relative to the ground or other surface supporting the wattle, whereby the convertible silt fence/scour pad is operable primarily as a silt fence.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

Abstract: A niche assembly having a cabinet, a lighting fixture and a switch is disclosed. The lighting fixture may be removably attached to the cabinet. The switch may be electrically coupled to an external power source and the lighting fixture. The switch may include a control unit and a built-in transformer. The control unit may be configured to control lighting fixture activation and/or lighting fixture illumination intensity. The built-in transformer may be configured to receive a high-voltage AC power from the external power source and convert the high-voltage AC power to low-voltage DC power. The built-in transformer may be further configured to supply the low-voltage DC power to the lighting fixture to enable lighting fixture illumination.

Abstract: Example catheter control systems and methods are described. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a housing that includes a first lumen configured to receive a catheter, a second lumen configured to receive fluid, and a third lumen configured to allow the catheter and the fluid to pass through the third lumen simultaneously. A catheter controller is associated with the housing and controls movement of the catheter through the housing.

Abstract: A system for collaboratively generating and/or managing a media channel is provided. The system includes an identification component, a generation component and a permissions component. The identification component identifies a first set of media content associated with a first social group and a second set of media content associated with a second social group. The generation component generates a media channel based on the first and second sets of media content identified as being respectively associated with the first and second social groups. The permissions component grants access to the media channel based at least on permissions generated for the first and second sets of media content in connection with the respective first and second social groups.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for producing magnetic material. The method includes providing a mixture of alloys. The composition of alloy are not particularly limited. The method includes melting the mixture of alloys to arrive at a molten mixture of alloys. The method includes performing a melt-spinning process to rapidly solidify the molten mixture of alloys via a rotatable wheel to arrive at a preliminary metallic ribbon. The preliminary metallic ribbon having an elongated flat body with a bottom side and a top side, the top side opposite to the bottom side. The method includes performing a grain size refinement and uniformity process, the grain size refinement and uniformity process including delivering a first coolant directly to at least a central region of the top side and/or bottom side of the preliminary metallic ribbon to arrive at a final metallic ribbon.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

Abstract: A woven geotextile fabric utilizes a plurality of yarns including machine direction field yarns, cross machine direction field yarns, machine direction rib yarns, and cross machine direction rib yarns. The plurality of yarns is integrally woven together. The machine direction rib yarns and the cross machine direction rib yarns cooperatively define an integrated geotextile grid integrally within the woven geotextile fabric. The machine direction field yarns and the cross machine direction field yarns cooperatively define fabric areas in a field of the integrated geotextile grid generally between the machine direction rib yarns and the cross machine direction rib yarns.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure coupled to a valve assembly which is coupled to a lower structure configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include an apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to add gas into the keg to mix the contents, which may be including alcoholic spirts and a non-alcoholic drink mix. The apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress the ball valve and ring valve portions of the keg valve to allow for both the addition of gas and venting of gas from the keg simultaneously.

Abstract: An interactive assessment system for measuring neurologic function and method of use are provided herein. The interactive assessment system includes an interactive assessment device comprising an interactive display defining longitudinal and lateral columns of interactive nodes, each interactive node is coupled to a sensor, and has an illumination mode and a delumination mode. The interactive assessment system also including a processing device in communication with the interactive assessment device and configured to perform logic functions based upon user inputs on the interactive assessment device. The processing device includes memory wherein previously input interactions with the interactive assessment device are stored and tagged as successes, failure, or interaction events.

Abstract: A system for collaboratively generating and/or managing a media channel is provided. The system includes an identification component, a generation component and a permissions component. The identification component identifies a first set of media content associated with a first social group and a second set of media content associated with a second social group. The generation component generates a media channel based on the first and second sets of media content identified as being respectively associated with the first and second social groups. The permissions component grants access to the media channel based at least on permissions generated for the first and second sets of media content in connection with the respective first and second social groups.

Abstract: A filling apparatus includes an upper hollow body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a first annular cylinder coupled to the upper hollow body via the bottom opening; a locking ring having a first keg lock slot and a second keg lock slot and coupled to the first annular cylinder; a second annular cylinder coupled to the first annular cylinder; a body seal ring coupled to the second circular cylinder; a bottom hollow cylinder coupled to the second annular cylinder and including a first vent opening probe, a second vent opening probe, and a probe divide wall. The filling apparatus can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankay-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg.

Abstract: A system for collaboratively generating and/or managing a media channel is provided. The system includes an identification component, a generation component and a permissions component. The identification component identifies a first set of media content associated with a first social group and a second set of media content associated with a second social group. The generation component generates a media channel based on the first and second sets of media content identified as being respectively associated with the first and second social groups. The permissions component grants access to the media channel based at least on permissions generated for the first and second sets of media content in connection with the respective first and second social groups.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a filling apparatus that can be connected to a valve on a keg, such as a Sankey-D valve, and can be used to pour alcohol and other liquids into the keg, which may be pre-filled with a non-alcoholic drink mix. The filling apparatus has an upper structure which is coupled to a lower portion configured to mate with a keg valve. The filling apparatus may be designed to depress portions of the keg valve to allow for both filling and venting of the keg simultaneously. The filling apparatus may further be designed with features to prevent liquid escape during degassing of the keg. The filling apparatus may include a Sankey-D coupler or a coupler with a probe portion as the lower body portion.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for producing magnetic material. The method includes providing a mixture of alloys. The composition of alloy are not particularly limited. The method includes melting the mixture of alloys to arrive at a molten mixture of alloys. The method includes performing a melt-spinning process to rapidly solidify the molten mixture of alloys via a rotatable wheel to arrive at a preliminary metallic ribbon. The preliminary metallic ribbon having an elongated flat body with a bottom side and a top side, the top side opposite to the bottom side. The method includes performing a grain size refinement and uniformity process, the grain size refinement and uniformity process including delivering a first coolant directly to at least a central region of the top side and/or bottom side of the preliminary metallic ribbon to arrive at a final metallic ribbon.