Abstract: A wireless mobile training device has a microprocessor, a first switch, a microphone, and a speaker. The microprocessor generates a first control signal to induce the speaker to emit a first audible instruction requesting a training program identifier. The microphone generates a first input signal corresponding to a received audible training program identifier. The microprocessor generates a second control signal to induce the speaker to emit a second audible instruction associated with a predetermined training program name, if the received audible training program identifier corresponds to the predetermined training program identifier. The microprocessor determines a first time interval for completing a first user task associated with the second audible instruction based on second and third input signals from either the first switch or the microphone.

Abstract: The present invention comprises artificial tissue constructs that serve as in vitro models of mammalian lung tissue. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise functionally equivalent in vitro tissue scaffolds that enable immunophysiological function of the lung. The constructs can serve as novel platforms for the study of lung diseases (e.g., interstitial lung diseases, fibrosis, influenza, RSV) as well as smoke- and smoking-related diseases. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise the two components of alveolar tissue, epithelial and endothelial cell layers.

Abstract: Germicidal light fixtures and germicidal light fixture systems. One embodiment of a germicidal light fixture includes a support structure and at least one first lighting device coupled with the support structure operative to emit ultraviolet radiation at a first predetermined wavelength. At least one second lighting device is coupled with the support structure and is operative to emit ultraviolet radiation at a second predetermined wavelength. The first and second predetermined wavelengths are selected such that ultraviolet radiation emitted from the at least one first lighting device and from the at least one second lighting device, respectively, is operative to inactivate microorganisms. At least one third lighting device is coupled with the support structure and is operative to emit visible radiation.

Abstract: A mobile device having a position determination device and a mobile application configured, in response to the location of the mobile device determined by the position determination device, to: predict a transaction based at least in part on the location of the mobile device; select, based at least in part on the location of the mobile device, a first account for the transaction from a plurality of accounts identified by the identification information; and provide, via the user interface, an alert identifying the first account, before a user of the mobile device begins to make the transaction. The prediction can be made based on a location pattern relative to the location of a transaction terminal and/or the detection of short-range wireless signals of the transaction terminal.

Abstract: A traction device has a pliable securing portion configured to connect the traction device to footwear. A traction portion forms a barrier between the outsole of footwear and a surface. A retainer having retainer ends is configured to be retained by a compartment within the securing portion. A portion of at least one link of the traction portion is configured to connect to a retainer within a compartment when a portion of the link is received by an opening in the wall surface of the compartment. At least one traction portion is configured to be removable from the traction device. At least one retainer end is removable. When the retainer end is removed from the retainer, the retainer can then receive a replaceable traction device or a traction portion can be removed from the traction device. The wall surface of the compartment can have a plurality of openings.

Abstract: A wireless mobile training device has a microprocessor, a first switch, a microphone, and a speaker. The microprocessor generates a first control signal to induce the speaker to emit a first audible instruction requesting a training program identifier. The microphone generates a first input signal corresponding to a received audible training program identifier. The microprocessor generates a second control signal to induce the speaker to emit a second audible instruction associated with a predetermined training program name, if the received audible training program identifier corresponds to the predetermined training program identifier. The microprocessor determines a first time interval for completing a first user task associated with the second audible instruction based on second and third input signals from either the first switch or the microphone.

Abstract: An appliance for disinfecting hand-held devices each having a surface that is contacted manually when the device is in use, composed of: a source of disinfecting radiation; and a conveyer system operative to convey the devices past the source with the top and/or bottom surfaces of each device facing the source, wherein the conveyor system is composed of a plurality of hollow, transparent rollers; and the source of disinfecting radiation includes a plurality of lamps, each housed in a respective one of the transparent rollers.

Abstract: Redox-active NPs are disclosed that can potentiate innate immunity and stimulate distinct adaptive responses, producing distinct T cell subset polarization outcomes. Nanomaterials that can alter the cellular redox environment through ROS modulation can impact human immunology. TiO2 nanoparticles potentiate DC maturation, inducing the secretion of IL-12, p70, and IL-1B, while treatment with CeO2 nanoparticles induces IL-10, a hallmark of suppression. When delivered to T cells, the materials direct distinct TH polarization, where TiO2 stimulates largely a TH1 dominated response, whereas CeO2 stimulates a TH2 bias and TReg differentiation.

Abstract: Some aspects include a virtual reality device configured to present to a user a virtual environment. The virtual reality device comprises a tracking device including at least one camera to acquire image data, the tracking device, when worn by the user, configured to determine a position associated with the user and a stereoscopic display device configured to display at least a portion of a representation of the virtual environment, wherein the representation of the virtual environment is based, at least in part, on the determined position associated with the user, wherein the display device and the tracking device are configured to be worn by the user.

Abstract: An appliance for disinfecting hand-held devices each having a surface that is contacted manually when the device is in use, composed of: a source of disinfecting radiation; and a conveyer system operative to convey the devices past the source with the top and/or bottom surfaces of each device facing the source, wherein the conveyor system is composed of a plurality of hollow, transparent rollers; and the source of disinfecting radiation includes a plurality of lamps, each housed in a respective one of the trans parent rollers.

Abstract: A trash container for holding trash which may include an inflatable frame a front flexible wall connected to the inflatable frame, a back flexible wall connected to the inflatable frame and opposed to the front flexible wall, a pair of side flexible walls connected to the inflatable frame and connected to the front flexible wall and the back flexible wall.

Abstract: Germicidal light fixtures and germicidal light fixture systems. One embodiment of a germicidal light fixture includes a support structure and at least one first lighting device coupled with the support structure operative to emit ultraviolet radiation at a first predetermined wavelength. At least one second lighting device is coupled with the support structure and is operative to emit ultraviolet radiation at a second predetermined wavelength. The first and second predetermined wavelengths are selected such that ultraviolet radiation emitted from the at least one first lighting device and from the at least one second lighting device, respectively, is operative to inactivate microorganisms. At least one third lighting device is coupled with the support structure and is operative to emit visible radiation.

Abstract: A flexible heat resistant surface cover for cupcake pans for baking multiple cupcakes or the like. The surface cover overlies the upper surface of the cupcake pan and has multiple aligned form fitting depending annular flanges that engage a portion of the interior surface of each individual cupcake receiving area. The surface cover prevents extraneous batter spillage keeping the cupcake pan clean during and after baking.

Abstract: A trash container for holding trash may include a flexible first sidewall, a flexible second sidewall opposed and in a spaced relationship to the first sidewall to define a cavity, a bottom rigid wall connected to the flexible first sidewall and the flexible second sidewall to seal the cavity, and a top ring connected to the flexible first sidewall and the flexible second sidewall to seal the cavity.

Abstract: The trash container for collecting trash may include an outer container having a first cavity and an inner container being connected to the outer container being positioned within the first cavity. The outer container may include a bottom first wall opposing first walls and a back first wall to define the first cavity. The inner container may include a bottom inner wall, the opposing inner sidewalls and aback inner wall to define a second cavity. The cavity between walls of outer an inner would be created. A cavity would be created in between the inner walls also.

Abstract: A system includes an array of comparators configured to convert an analog input to a digital output, a switch configured to adjust output bits of the digital output, and a control logic; the control logic is configured to initialize the switch and a direct-current source coupled to the analog input; the control logic is configured to increase the direct-current source in incremental steps of a minimal voltage value corresponding to the least significant bit of the digital output; and the control input is also configured to cause the switch to adjust one or more output bits of the digital output based at least in part on a value of the output bit corresponding to the current incremental step.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a circuit comprises a first pair of elements, a second pair of elements, a combiner, and a signal output. Each element in the first and second pair of elements comprises an amplitude-control input for receiving an amplitude-control bit, a phase-control input for receiving a phase-control bit, a signal input for receiving an input signal, a modulator for producing an output signal based on the amplitude-control bit, the phase-control bit, and the input signal, and an signal output for transmitting the output signal to the combiner. The combiner combines the two output signals from the first and second pair of elements to produce an output signal for the circuit to be transmitted by the signal output of the circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a stabilizing device for stationary equipment, such as an automatic teller machine, to secure the equipment to an anchor. In one embodiment, the stabilizing device is configured to overcome a dislodging force that may be applied to the stationary equipment such that the equipment does not roll over and spill its payload. In one embodiment, the stabilizing device has a back plate and a front plate with dimensions that facilitate effectively stabilizing the stationary equipment. Additionally, the front plate includes a side wall and a base wall that correspond to the dimensions of the stationary equipment.

Abstract: The present invention comprises artificial tissue constructs that serve as in vitro models of mammalian lung tissue. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise functionally equivalent in vitro tissue scaffolds that enable immunophysiological function of the lung. The constructs can serve as novel platforms for the study of lung diseases (e.g., interstitial lung diseases, fibrosis, influenza, RSV) as well as smoke- and smoking-related diseases. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise the two components of alveolar tissue, epithelial and endothelial cell layers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises artificial tissue constructs that serve as in vitro models of mammalian lung tissue. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise functionally equivalent in vitro tissue scaffolds that enable immunophysiological function of the lung. The constructs can serve as novel platforms for the study of lung diseases (e.g., interstitial lung diseases, fibrosis, influenza, RSV) as well as smoke- and smoking-related diseases. The artificial tissue constructs of the present invention comprise the two components of alveolar tissue, epithelial and endothelial cell layers.