Abstract: An infusion adapter for connection with an infusion fluid container includes a connection portion configured to engage an injection port of an infusion fluid container, and a port configured to connect to an intravenous line, with the port in fluid communication with the connection portion. The connection portion includes a retaining ring extending radially outward from the connection portion, with the retaining ring configured to securely connect the infusion adapter to the infusion fluid container to substantially prevent disconnection of the infusion adapter from the infusion fluid container once the infusion adapter is connected to the infusion fluid container. The retaining ring includes an indicator configured to provide visualization of insertion of the connection portion into an injection port of an infusion fluid container.

Abstract: A double containment fitting for engagement with double containment pipes and comprising a one-piece integral structure having at least one outer cylinder having at least two outer receiving openings, at least one inner cylinder having at least two inner receiving openings, and a plurality of ribs integral with and spacing the at least one outer cylinder from the at least one inner cylinder, thereby forming an inner fitting flow area within the inner cylinder and forming an outer fitting flow area between the at least one outer cylinder and the at least one inner cylinder and between adjacent ribs. Each inner tube of the double containment pipes are connected to the double containment fitting by being located within one of the inner receiving openings. Each outer tube of the double containment pipes are connected to the double containment fitting by being located within one of the outer receiving openings.

Abstract: A double containment fitting for engagement with double containment pipes and comprising a one-piece integral structure having at least one outer cylinder having at least two outer receiving openings, at least one inner cylinder having at least two inner receiving openings, and a plurality of ribs integral with and spacing the at least one outer cylinder from the at least one inner cylinder, thereby forming an inner fitting flow area within the inner cylinder and forming an outer fitting flow area between the at least one outer cylinder and the at least one inner cylinder and between adjacent ribs. Each inner tube of the double containment pipes are connected to the double containment fitting by being located within one of the inner receiving openings. Each outer tube of the double containment pipes are connected to the double containment fitting by being located within one of the outer receiving openings.

Abstract: A method of washing dishes comprising providing a housing having an interior wash space with dishes positioned therein; spraying a wash liquid onto the dishes positioned within the interior wash space with at least one spray nozzle; spraying a rinse liquid onto the dishes positioned within the interior wash space with at least one spray nozzle after spraying the wash liquid onto the dishes; and emitting ultraviolet (UV) light onto the dishes during the step of spraying the wash liquid onto the dishes, during the step of spraying the rinse liquid onto the dishes, or during both steps of spraying the wash liquid onto the dishes and spraying the rinse liquid onto the dishes.

Abstract: An infusion adapter for connection with an infusion fluid container includes a connection portion configured to engage an injection port of an infusion fluid container, and a port configured to connect to an intravenous line, with the port in fluid communication with the connection portion. The connection portion includes a retaining ring extending radially outward from the connection portion, with the retaining ring configured to securely connect the infusion adapter to the infusion fluid container to substantially prevent disconnection of the infusion adapter from the infusion fluid container once the infusion adapter is connected to the infusion fluid container. The retaining ring includes an indicator configured to provide visualization of insertion of the connection portion into an injection port of an infusion fluid container.

Abstract: A dish washing machine including a housing having an interior wash space and a liquid inlet. A spray nozzle sprays the liquid onto dishes. The machine further includes a heating tank for heating the liquid which is supplied to the rotating spray nozzle. A heat exchange system transfers heat from the liquid heated by the heating tank to the liquid added from the liquid inlet. The heat exchange system comprising a pipe system defining a first path therethrough and a second path therethrough, with the first heat exchange system transferring heat from liquid in the second path to liquid in the first path. A first surface portion of the pipe system of the first path engaging the liquid in the first path having a greater thermal conductivity than a second surface portion of the pipe system of the second path engaging the liquid in the second path.

Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for managing an immersive interface in a multi-application immersive environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable a user to alter sizes and/or a layout of multiple immersive interfaces with as little as one selection.

Abstract: An ultraviolet disinfection apparatus being integral to existing pipe system is provided, comprising a hollow body with at least two open ends and an arbitrary cross-section, a UV module and a control module. The hollow body is configured for receiving the UV module, and to communicate with at least one end of a pipe structure such that a medium passing therethrough will not leak. The hollow body has an inner surface and an outer surface; the inner surface includes one or more interior structures defined by one or more partition walls for sub-dividing hollow space of the hollow body into at least two relatively smaller hollow spaces. The UV module comprises one or more UV LED arrays arranged independently or severally on the inner surface and/or the interior structures to increase UV exposure to the medium. The control module is remotely connected to the UV module outside the hollow body.

Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for managing an immersive interface in a multi-application immersive environment. In some embodiments, these techniques and apparatuses enable a user to alter sizes and/or a layout of multiple immersive interfaces with as little as one selection.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for efficiently and reliably interacting with a nonconforming application component in a windowing environment. The nonconforming application component corresponds to a type of application (such as, but not limited to, an immersive-type full-screen application) that was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment, or was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment of a certain type. In some implementations, the computer-implemented technique generates a composite window by: creating a system-owned frame; receiving an application-owned window; and creating the composite window by combining the frame and the application-owned window. The technique can thereafter control the composite window by performing operations on the composite window via its system-owned frame.

Abstract: A system for delivering power and data over a single wire via a hub, wherein the hub can control and power multiple low-power Class 2 circuits. The hub can be controlled remotely through a computing device such as a mobile phone or a computer.

Abstract: An optical subassembly structure for mode conversion by an active alignment of an optical fiber with a semiconductor optical waveguide includes a sub-mount for holding the optical subassembly structure, a semiconductor die mounting on the sub-mount, the semiconductor optical waveguide growing on the semiconductor die and a glass capillary subassembly actively aligned to the semiconductor optical waveguide.

Abstract: An optical interposer for providing optimal optical coupling between an optical transceiver interface and an external optical interface includes an interposer photonic integrated circuit (PIC) operably configured to couple an optical signal between the optical transceiver interface and the external optical interface, one or more waveguide based optical devices operably integrated on a common substrate and one or more of interposer input/output (I/O) channels operably configured with the optical transceiver interface and the external optical interface.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for efficiently and reliably interacting with a nonconforming application component in a windowing environment. The nonconforming application component corresponds to a type of application (such as, but not limited to, an immersive-type full-screen application) that was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment, or was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment of a certain type. In some implementations, the computer-implemented technique generates a composite window by: creating a system-owned frame; receiving an application-owned window; and creating the composite window by combining the frame and the application-owned window. The technique can thereafter control the composite window by performing operations on the composite window via its system-owned frame.

Abstract: An optical mode converter for coupling between photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and optical fiber of different mode sizes is illustrated. The optical mode converter includes a waveguide assembly including a Single waveguide structure, a Multi-layer waveguide structure, and a Transitional waveguide structure. The Single waveguide structure includes a single waveguide. The dimension and propagation constant of a first end, of the single waveguide, is similar to a waveguide of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Furthermore, the Multi-layer waveguide structure included a multi-layer waveguide. Further, the Transitional waveguide structure is formed at a transitional structure. The Transitional waveguide structure allows transition of an optical mode between the Single waveguide structure and Multi-layer waveguide structure.

Abstract: A method for performing an assessment related to blood flow in tissue includes receiving fluorescence imaging data associated with movement of a fluorescence imaging agent through a target, determining at least one characteristic associated with a current stage of the movement of the fluorescence imaging agent through the target based on the fluorescence imaging data, comparing the at least one characteristic associated with the current stage to predefined criteria to determine whether the current stage corresponds to a suitable stage for performing an assessment related to blood flow; and, in accordance with the current stage corresponding to the suitable stage, performing the assessment related to blood flow in at least a portion of the target based on the fluorescence imaging data.

Abstract: A method for fluorescence imaging includes receiving first fluorescence imaging data, receiving a user input selecting a reference region associated with the first fluorescence imaging data, determining a reference fluorescence intensity level based on the reference region, receiving second fluorescence imaging data, determining a relative fluorescence intensity level of a region associated with the second fluorescence imaging data that is relative to the reference fluorescence intensity level, and displaying an indication of the relative fluorescence intensity level.

Abstract: The present invention provides RNA aptamer probes for detection of target genetic material and methods for using the probes. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices for the detection of the target genetic material using the probes of the preset invention. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for designing RNA aptamer probes for detection of target genetic material. In some embodiments, the target genetic material is genetic material from a pathogen. In some embodiments the pathogen is influenza virus. In some embodiments, the devices of the present invention may be used outside of laboratory setting and do not require any specialized skills. In some embodiments, the devices of the present invention are used in conjunction with a mobile phone camera.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for efficiently and reliably interacting with a nonconforming application component in a windowing environment. The nonconforming application component corresponds to a type of application (such as, but not limited to, an immersive-type full-screen application) that was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment, or was not originally designed for presentation of application content in a windowing environment of a certain type. In some implementations, the computer-implemented technique generates a composite window by: creating a system-owned frame; receiving an application-owned window; and creating the composite window by combining the frame and the application-owned window. The technique can thereafter control the composite window by performing operations on the composite window via its system-owned frame.

Abstract: An optical interposer for providing optimal optical coupling between an optical transceiver interface and an external optical interface includes an interposer photonic integrated circuit (PIC) operably configured to couple an optical signal between the optical transceiver interface and the external optical interface, one or more waveguide based optical devices operably integrated on a common substrate and one or more of interposer input/output (I/O) channels operably configured with the optical transceiver interface and the external optical interface.