ASEPTIC COUPLING DEVICES

An aseptic coupling arrangement includes a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device. In one example, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body having a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one example, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes. 1. A method for forming a sterile connection , the method comprising:a. providing first and second aseptic coupling devices, the first aseptic coupling device having a first main body, the second aseptic coupling device having a second main body;b. rotating a first protective cover of the first aseptic coupling device to an open position to expose a first membrane covering at least a portion of a front face of the first aseptic coupling device;c. rotating a second protective cover of the second aseptic coupling device to an open position to expose a second membrane covering at least a portion of front face of the second aseptic coupling device;d. connecting the first aseptic coupling device to the second aseptic coupling device;e. connecting the first protective cover of the first aseptic coupling device to the second protective cover of the second aseptic coupling device; andf. removing the first and second membranes from the front faces of the first and second coupling devices by detaching the connected first and second protective covers from the first and second coupling device main ...

Gas stream multi-pollutants control systems and methods

In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components of waste gas streams, comprising contacting the waste gas stream with an aqueous solution, removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components from the waste gas stream, and containing the carbon dioxide and/or additional components, in one form or another, in a composition. In some embodiments, the composition is a precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises carbonate and/or bicarbonate co-products resulting from co-processing SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and/or certain metals. Additional waste streams such as liquid, solid, or multiphasic waste streams may be processed as well.

Random orbit disc scrubber

A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element.

Breakaway Coupling Assembly

A breakaway coupling assembly includes a male coupling and a female coupling. The male coupling includes ribs that flex portions of the female coupling as an insert of the male coupling is positioned within the female coupling. Once the insert of male coupling is positioned into the female coupling a predefined distance, the ribs snap into a circumferential retention groove of the female coupling to secure the male coupling to the female coupling and form a fluid seal. The male coupling is decoupled from the female coupling by pinching the female coupling to release the ribs from the retention groove. 1. A breakaway coupling assembly , comprising:a male coupling including an insert section and a post section, and defining a first male coupling aperture and a second male coupling aperture connected by a male coupling internal channel, the insert section including a sealing gasket and a plurality of ribs, each including a snap-action surface; anda female coupling including a receptacle section and a female coupling post section, and defining a mechanically deformable first female coupling aperture and a second female coupling aperture connected by a female coupling internal channel, the receptacle section defining an insertion cavity including a sealing surface, a rib retention groove, and a retention surface;wherein, upon insertion of the male coupling post section into the insertion cavity, the plurality of ribs deforms the first female coupling aperture and the retention surface engages with the first retention surface to draw the plurality of ribs into the rib retention groove, and the sealing gasket engages the sealing surface to form a continuous fluid flow path for fluid to flow between the male coupling internal channel and the female coupling internal channel.2. The breakaway coupling assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the male coupling and the female coupling includes a normally-closed valve assembly.3. The breakaway coupling assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

PORTABLE MOLDING APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTING PRE-CAST STRUCTURES

Disclosed is a portable molding apparatus for constructing pre-cast structure. The portable molding apparatus comprises a container, a plurality of partition members, at least one retainer, and a plurality of spacing members. The container comprises a floor, and a pair of longitudinal walls vertically extending from the floor for configuring an interior space therebetween. The plurality of partition members is supported on the floor in a spaced apart manner. The at least one retainer is positioned between at least one pair of partition members of the plurality of partition members for configuring at least two sets of partition members. The plurality of spacing members is positioned between partition members of each of the at least two sets of partition members for configuring a plurality of mold cavities therebetween. The plurality of mold cavities is adapted to receive a building material for constructing the pre-cast structures. 1. A portable molding apparatus for constructing pre-cast structures , the portable molding apparatus comprising:a container comprising a floor, and a pair of longitudinal walls vertically extending from the floor of the container, wherein the pair of longitudinal walls and the floor configure an interior space therebetween;a plurality of partition members adapted to be received in the interior space of the container in a spaced apart manner to be supported on the floor of the container;at least one retainer adapted to be positioned between at least one pair of partition members of the plurality of partition members for configuring at least two sets of partition members; anda plurality of spacing members adapted to be positioned between partition members of each of the at least two sets of partition members,wherein the plurality of spacing members, the floor of the container, and the partition members configure a plurality of mold cavities therebetween, andwherein the at least one retainer enables in maintaining configuration of the ...

Backscatter System with Variable Size of Detector Array

A variable-geometry backscatter inspection system has a radiation detector array including one or more backscatter radiation detectors. The position of a second backscatter radiation detector is variable with respect to the position of a first backscatter radiation detector, so that the size of the detector array may be varied by moving the second radiation detector into or out of a predefined alignment with the first radiation detector. The system may include a movable base, and at least one of the detectors is movable with respect to the base. Methods of inspecting an object include forming a detector array by moving a second radiation detector into a predefined alignment with a first radiation detector, illuminating the object with a pencil beam of penetrating radiation, and detecting backscattered radiation with the detector array. 1. A variable geometry backscatter inspection system for inspecting a surface of an object , the system comprising:a conveyance configured to move along a line of travel;a source of a pencil beam of penetrating radiation, the source coupled to the conveyance and having an axis of emission; a first detector coupled to the conveyance and having a first alignment vector, the first alignment vector parallel to the line of travel;', 'a second detector movably coupled to the conveyance and having a second alignment vector, the second detector movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the second alignment vector is parallel to the line of travel in the first position;, 'a variable geometry detector array, the array comprisingsuch that the array presents a first solid angle when viewed from a point on the line of travel when the second detector is in the first position, and a smaller solid angle when the second detector is in the second position.2. The variable geometry backscatter inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the second detector movably coupled to the conveyance by a movable member.3. The variable geometry ...

Power Delivery to Diaphragms

A method is provided for forming tinsel on a synthetic jet actuator. The method comprises (a) providing a synthetic jet actuator assembly () comprising a bobbin (), a voice coil (), driver electronics (), and a surround (); and (b) printing polymer thick film (PTF) conductive ink () across the surround, thus connecting the voice coil to the driver electronics. 1. A method for forming tinsel on a synthetic jet actuator , comprising:providing a synthetic jet actuator assembly comprising a coil, driver electronics, and a surround; andcompleting an electrical circuit between the coil and the driver electronics by depositing a conductive ink across the surround.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive ink is a polymer thick film (PTF) conductive ink.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive ink comprises a fired high solids composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive ink comprises nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive ink comprises carbon nanotubes.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein depositing a conductive ink across the surround is accomplished with inkjet material deposition.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the conductive ink is deposited using a printhead equipped with piezoelectric crystals.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic jet actuator further comprises a first terminal which is in electrical contact with said coil claim 1 , and a second terminal which is in electrical contact with said driver electronics.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said coil is disposed on a bobbin claim 8 , and wherein said first terminal is a pin inserted into said bobbin.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the bobbin comprises a plastic.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic jet actuator assembly further comprises an actuator basket claim 1 , and wherein said second terminal is a pin inserted into the actuator basket.12. A synthetic jet actuator claim 1 , comprising:a coil;driver electronics;a ...

Personal Care Compositions

A personal care composition includes a cleansing phase and a benefit phase. The cleansing phase includes a surfactant and the benefit phase includes a benefit agent, where the benefit agent comprises a sucrose polyester with an iodine value of 3 or more. 2. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the sucrose polyester has an iodine value of about 140 or less.3. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the sucrose polyester has an iodine value of about 25 to about 130.4. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the sucrose polyester comprises an esterification (“IBAR”) of greater than about 5.5. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the sucrose polyester comprises an esterification (“IBAR”) of greater than about 5.6. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the sucrose polyester is selected from the group consisting of: Sefose 1618U B6 claim 1 , Sefose 1618U claim 1 , Sefose 1618S claim 1 , Sefose 1618S B6 claim 1 , Sefa Soyate IMF 40 claim 1 , Sefa Cottonate claim 1 , Sefa Soyate LP426 claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein the benefit agent comprises a blend or mixture of sucrose polyesters.8. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein said structuring system further comprises from about 0.05% to about 0.5% claim 1 , by weight of said personal care composition claim 1 , of associative polymer.9. The personal care composition of claim 1 , wherein said structuring system further comprises a nonionic emulsifier having an HLB from about 3.4 to 13.0.10. The personal care composition of claim 9 , wherein said nonionic emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of glyceryl monohydroxystearate claim 9 , isosteareth-2 claim 9 , trideceth-2 claim 9 , trideceth-3 claim 9 , hydroxystearic acid claim 9 , propylene glycol stearate claim 9 , PEG-2 stearate claim 9 , sorbitan monostearate claim 9 , glyceryl laurate claim 9 , laureth-2 claim 9 , cocamide ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF BICARBONATE SOLUTION

Provided herein are methods and systems to produce a bicarbonate solution from one or more of natural substances and to contact the bicarbonate solution with cathode electrolyte in an electrochemical system to produce a product containing carbonate or combination of carbonate and bicarbonate. 1. A method comprising:contacting an anode with an anode electrolyte,contacting a cathode with a cathode electrolyte,deriving a bicarbonate solution from one or more of natural substances;contacting the bicarbonate solution with the cathode electrolyte, andapplying a voltage across the anode and the cathode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more of natural substances is selected from the group consisting of naturally occurring brines including subterranean claim 1 , subsurface and surface brines claim 1 , crystalline shoreline or bottom crusts claim 1 , shallow lake bottom crusts claim 1 , surface efflorescence claim 1 , minerals claim 1 , solutions obtained after the mining of the ores claim 1 , evaporite claim 1 , and lakes.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subterranean brine is selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate brine claim 1 , carbonate brine claim 1 , alkaline brine claim 1 , and combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bicarbonate solution is derived from an evaporite comprising bicarbonate claim 1 , carbonate claim 1 , or combination thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bicarbonate solution is derived by contacting carbon dioxide with a carbonate brine.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the carbonate brine comprises trona brine.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bicarbonate solution is derived by dissolving carbon dioxide into an alkaline brine.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bicarbonate solution is derived by dissolving carbon dioxide in one or more of natural substances wherein the carbon dioxide is an industrial waste stream comprising flue gas from combustion; a flue gas from a chemical processing ...

REMOVABLE BREAK-AWAY SHACKLE ASSEMBLY

A removable break-away shackle assembly for suspending an animal carcass during processing includes a shackle connected to a drop rod, where the drop rod is connected to a conveyor system. The drop rod includes an elongated body with a connector at one end. The shackle includes bendable opposing arms forming a widenable gap. The shackle is separable from the drop rod by passing the drop rod through the widenable gap causing the arms to bend and the gap to widen, or by passing the widenable gap across a depression in the drop rod. 1. A shackle assembly for suspending a carcass from a conveyor system , comprising: the first end is adapted for connection to the conveyor system; and', 'the second end includes a connector, and the connector includes a depression having a width;, 'a rod extending between a first end and a second end, wherein 'a resilient upper portion connected to the connector, comprising:', 'a shackle for retaining the carcass, comprisinga bendable first arm; andan opposing bendable second arm forming a widenable gap having a gap width; andwherein the width of the depression is approximately the same as the width of the widenable gap, whereby the widenable gap may pass over the depression thereby allowing the shackle to be removed or attached to the rod.2. The shackle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector is a hook.3. The shackle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector further includes:a lateral; andthe depression is located on the lateral.4. The shackle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the depression has an oblong cross-section.5. The shackle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the depression has a scallop cross-section.6. The shackle assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the connector has a cross-sectional width;the depression has a cross-sectional width and a cross-sectional length;the cross-sectional width of the depression is less than a maximum cross-sectional width of the connector; andthe depression cross-sectional length is greater than the depression ...

Synthetic Jet Actuators and Ejectors and Methods For Using The Same

A thermal management system is provided which comprises (a) a synthetic jet actuator; and (b) a frame having at least one element therein which pressingly engages said synthetic jet actuator. 119-. (canceled)20. A synthetic jet actuator , comprising:a diaphragm equipped with a surround;a voice coil having first and second terminal portions;a pot structure having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other;a first portion of tinsel having a first end which is in electrical communication with said first terminal portion of said voice coil, and a second end which is in electrical communication with said first portion of said pot structure; anda second portion of tinsel having a first end which is in electrical communication with said second terminal portion of said voice coil, and a second end which is in electrical communication with said second portion of said pot structure.21. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said first and second portions of said pot structure are spaced apart from each other.22. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said first and second portions of said pot structure have a dielectric material disposed between them.23. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , further comprising a magnet having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other.24. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet are spaced apart from each other.25. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet have a dielectric material disposed between them.26. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said magnet is disposed on claim 23 , and in contact with claim 23 , said pot structure.27. The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , further comprising a top plate disposed on said magnet claim 23 , said top plate having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other.28. The ...

Low Temperature Chlorination of Carbohydrates

Disclosed is a method of chlorinating a carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a sucrose-6-ester at the 4,1′, and 6′ positions, with irreversible removal of HCl formed during the reaction to form the chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a 4,1′,6′-trichloro-4,1′,6′-trideoxy-6-O-ester of galactosucrose (TGS-6E). The irreversible removal of HCl can be carried out by an irreversible physical process and/or an irreversible chemical process. Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, can be prepared by deesterification of the TGS-6E. The chlorination reaction takes place at low temperatures and the desired chlorinated product is obtained in high yields and in high purities. 1. A method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof comprising reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent and irreversibly removing during chlorination the hydrogen chloride produced by the reaction of the chlorinating agent with the carbohydrate or derivative thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate or derivative thereof is a sugar or derivative thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sugar derivative is a sugar ester.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sugar ester is a sucrose-6-ester.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the chlorinated product obtained is 4 claim 4 ,1′ claim 4 ,6′-trichloro-4 claim 4 ,1′ claim 4 ,6′-trideoxy-6-O-ester of galactosucrose (TGS-6E).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chlorinating agent is an acid chloride.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the chlorinating agent is a Vilsmeier Reagent having the formula: [XYC═NR]Cl claim 6 , wherein X is hydrogen claim 6 , aryl claim 6 , or alkyl claim 6 , wherein the aryl or alkyl is optionally substituted with a halogen claim 6 , alkoxy claim 6 , thioalkoxy claim 6 , amido claim 6 , or cyano; Y is a leaving group; and R is hydrogen or alkyl which is optionally substituted with halogen claim 6 , alkoxy claim 6 , thioalkoxy claim 6 , ...

Chlorination of Carbohydrates and Carbohydrate Derivatives

Disclosed is a method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof to produce a polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof, such as sucralose, the method involves (i) reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent to obtain a reaction mixture comprising said polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof and at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof, (ii) returning the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to a chlorinating step and further chlorinating the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to obtain the desired polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof; and (iii) optionally repeating steps (i) and (ii) “n” times where n≧1. The polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof is obtained in high yields. 1. A method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof , wherein said carbohydrate or derivative thereof has two or more hydroxyl groups , to produce a polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof , said polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof having a desired number of chlorine atoms replacing two or more of the hydroxyl groups at desired locations in its molecular structure , the method comprising:(i) reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent to obtain a reaction mixture comprising said polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof and at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof;(ii) returning the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to a chlorinating step and further chlorinating the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to obtain the desired polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof; and(iii) optionally repeating steps (i) and (ii) “n” times where n≧1.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:(iv) quenching at least a portion of the reaction mixture from ...

OBLIQUE BLENDED WING BODY AIRCRAFT

An oblique wing aircraft designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio. The aircraft has an oblique wing comprising a forward swept wing segment and an aft swept wing segment. A center oblique airfoil section connects the forward and aft swept wing segments. The center oblique airfoil section has a larger chord near its centerline than the chords of either of the forward or aft swept wing segments. The chord of the center oblique airfoil section tapers down more rapidly than the forward or aft wing segments as the center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward the forward and aft swept wings. Preferably, the aircraft is an all-wing aircraft. 1. An oblique flying wing aircraft without a fuselage , said aircraft being designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio , said aircraft having an oblique wing comprising:a forward wing segment on one side of the wing and an aft wing segment on the opposite side of the wing; anda center oblique airfoil section connecting said forward and aft wing segments, said center oblique airfoil section having a larger chord near its centerline than the chords of either of said forward or aft wing segments; the chord of said center oblique airfoil section tapering down more rapidly than a predominant taper rate of said forward or aft wing segments as said center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward said forward and aft wing segments;a quarter chord line of said forward wing segment being in front of a pitch axis of the aircraft, and a quarter chord line of said aft wing segment being behind the pitch axis.2. The aircraft of wherein leading edges of said wing segments are generally parallel.3. The aircraft of wherein laminar flow airfoils are used on said wing segments.4. The aircraft of wherein more than 50% of the outline of the aircraft in plan view consists of two sets of parallel lines.5. The aircraft of wherein said aircraft is designed to fly at different yaw angles at different airspeeds to improve ...

Method of Use of Substrate Having Properties of Keratinous Tissue

Method of evaluating a product by applying a substance to the surface of an artificial substrate to form a substance-coated surface and performing an analysis of the substance-coated surface. The surface of the substrate may have one or more of the following properties: a total surface energy of from about 15 mJ/mto about 50 mJ/m, a polar component of the total surface energy of from about 0 mJ/mto about 15 mJ/m, and a zeta-potential at a pH of about 5.0 of from about −30 mV to about 30 mV. 1. A method of product evaluation comprising the steps of:a) providing an artificial first substrate having a physical property representative of mammalian keratinous tissue;b) providing a second substrate;c) contacting at least one of the substrates to an instrument capable of measuring frictional force;d) bringing the first substrate into contact with the second substrate;e) moving the first substrate with respect to the second substrate in a controlled manner while maintaining substantially continuous contact between the first substrate and the second substrate; andf) measuring the frictional force generated by the movement of the first substrate relative to the second substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a substance is applied to at least one of the substrates.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the substrates is rinsed at least once.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the movement of the first substrate with respect to the second substrate is repeated at least once.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the artificial first substrate is comprised of polyurethane claim 1 , polydimethylsiloxane claim 1 , linear polyethylene claim 1 , isotactic polypropylene claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the artificial first substrate is textured.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the texture of the artificial first substrate mimics mammalian keratinous tissue.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

PARK LOCK FOR NARROW TRANSMISSION

A park lock of a transmission, including a park gear; a park pawl rotating about a pawl shaft, the park pawl having a pawl portion locking the park gear, the park pawl including a cam contact portion; a park rod responsive to an operation of a controller, the park rod having a cam portion pressing the cam contact portion to have park pawl engage the park gear; a park sleeve receiving the cam portion and defining a first contact point providing a reactive force to the cam contact portion of the park pawl pressing against the cam portion at a second contact point; a pawl torsional spring biasing the park pawl towards disengagement; and a pawl stopper limiting the rotation of the park pawl wherein motions are constrained within a plane of the transmission and components are rotatingly disposed in parallel axis bores in one half of a transmission case. 1. A park lock device of a narrow transmission , comprising:a park gear provided in a transmission case at a rotational axis which rotates together with a wheel axle;a park pawl provided in the transmission case so as to rotate about a pawl shaft coupled to a proximal end of said park pawl, said park pawl having a pawl portion at a distal end which locks said park gear through an engagement therebetween wherein said park pawl further includes a body portion coupling said proximal end to said distal end and a cam contact portion at said distal end opposing said pawl portion;a park rod provided in the transmission case so as to move together with an operation of a controller, said park rod having a cam portion which presses said cam contact portion of said park pawl so as to make said engagement between said pawl portion of said park pawl and said park gear according to said operation of said controller;a park sleeve receiving said cam portion of said park rod and defining a first contact point providing a reactive force to said cam contact portion of said park pawl pressing against said cam portion of said park rod at a ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling arrangement including a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body defining a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature disposed on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one embodiment, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes. 1. A first aseptic coupling device for coupling to a second aseptic coupling device , the first aseptic coupling device comprising:a. a first main body defining a front face and a first fluid passage therethrough;b. a first connecting feature disposed on the main body configured to couple the first aseptic device to the second aseptic coupling device;c. a first sealing member received at least partially within the first main body;d. a first membrane removably coupled to and at least partially covering the front face of the first main body and the first sealing member; ande. a first protective cover removably connected to the main body and to the first membrane, the first protective cover being rotatable between a closed position, in which the protective cover covers at least a portion of the first membrane covering main body front face, and an open position, in which the first membrane covering the front face of the main body is exposed;f. wherein removal of the first protective cover away from the main body in a direction parallel to the front face causes ...

Optimizing behavioral change based on a population statistical profile

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor.

CALCULATING A BEHAVIORAL PATH BASED ON A STATISTICAL PROFILE

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor. 1. A method for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective , the method comprising:calculating, with a processor, a first behavioral path to the behavioral objective for the first patient based on an initial state of the first patient and a first statistical profile of the first patient, the first statistical profile being operative, for an input based on the first patient, to produce a most likely output of a modeled patient-population, based on a comparison of the input of the first patient with the modeled patient-population;selecting a type of targeted message, wherein the type of targeted message includes a positive reinforcement targeted message or a negative reinforcement targeted message;generating a first targeted message based on the calculated first behavioral path and the selected type of targeted message;sending the first targeted message during a first session to motivate the first patient to achieve the behavioral objective and elicit a first response representative of a result thereof;modifying the first statistical profile based on the first response;recalculating the first behavioral path to the behavioral objective for the first patient based on the modified first statistical profile of the first patient;re-selecting ...

Optimizing Behavioral Change Based on a Patient Statistical Profile

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor. 1. A computer-implemented method for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective , the method comprising:calculating, with a patient behavioral path calculator, a first behavioral path to the behavioral objective for the first patient based on an initial state of the first patient and a first statistical profile of the first patient;selecting, with a patient monitoring processor, a type of targeted message, wherein the type of targeted message includes a positive reinforcement targeted message or a negative reinforcement targeted message;generating, with the patient monitoring processor, a first targeted message based on the calculated first behavioral path and the selected type of targeted message;sending, with an information communication processor, the first targeted message to motivate the first patient to achieve the behavioral objective and elicit a first response representative of a result thereof; andmodifying, with statistical processor, the first statistical profile based on the first response;re-calculating, with the patient behavioral path calculator, the first behavioral path to the behavioral objective for the first patient based on the modified first statistical profile of the first patient;re-selecting, with the patient ...

Application Digital Content Control using an Embedded Machine Learning Module

Application personalization techniques and systems are described that leverage an embedded machine learning module to preserve a user's privacy while still supporting rich personalization with improved accuracy and efficiency of use of computational resources over conventional techniques and systems. The machine learning module, for instance, may be embedded as part of an application to execute within a context of the application to learn user preferences to train a model using machine learning. This model is then used within the context of execution of the application to personalize the application, such as control access to digital content, make recommendations, control which items of digital marketing content are exposed to a user via the application, and so on. 1. In a digital medium environment to control user interaction within an application , a method implemented by a client device , the method comprising:generating, by the client device, data by monitoring user interaction performed within a context of the application as executed by the client device;generating, by the client device, a recommendation by processing the data by a model using machine learning, the generating of the recommendation performed without exposing the data outside of the context of execution of the application by the client device, the model embedded as part of executable code of the application;transmitting, by the client device, a communication that includes the recommendation for communication via a network;receiving, by the client device, an item of digital content via the network responsive to the recommendation; andoutputting, by the client device, the item of digital content within the context of the execution of the application.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the recommendation does not include the data.3. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the generating the recommendation includes identifying a pattern in the user interaction as learned during ...

Solid-State Shear Stress Sensors with High Selectivity

Embodiments of solid-state stress sensors are presented herein. A sensor system may include a substrate, a first layer of sensing material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and at least three electrodes forming a first and second electrode pair. The at least three electrodes may include a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The first electrode may be disposed in a first plane and the second electrode and the third electrode may be disposed in a second plane, the first and second planes associated with a first direction parallel to the first surface. The first and second electrodes may be at least partially offset in the first direction. The first and third electrodes may be at least partially offset in the first direction. The sensor system may be configured to generate an output signal in response to a shear stress within the sensing material. 1. A sensor system , comprising:a substrate;a first layer of sensing material disposed on a first surface of the substrate; andat least three electrodes forming a first and a second electrode pair, wherein the at least three electrodes comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode, wherein the first electrode is disposed in a first plane, wherein the second electrode and the third electrode are disposed in a second plane, wherein the first and second planes are associated with a first direction that is substantially parallel to the first surface, wherein the first and second electrodes are at least partially offset in the first direction, and wherein the first and third electrodes are at least partially offset in the first direction; andwherein the sensor system is configured to generate an output signal in response to a shear stress within the sensing material.2. The sensor system of claim 1 ,wherein the first electrode is disposed on a surface of the sensing material, and wherein the second and third electrodes are disposed on the first surface of the substrate.3. ...

HVAC System With Improved Control Switching

An HVAC switching circuit may comprise a current source circuit charging a capacitor used to power an HVAC DC power relay coil. The power relay coil terminal is connected to an activation control circuit which comprises at least one of (1) each of (a) a threshold circuit which activates a first transistor to energize the power relay coil when the voltage across the threshold circuit reaches a first threshold value and (b) a regenerative feedback circuit configured to lower the first threshold value to a second threshold voltage, and (2) a voltage divider connected between a first terminal on the power relay coil and the negative DC supply, and a programmable shunt regulator, configured as a level triggered switch, programmed by the voltage divider and connected between the second power relay coil terminal and the negative DC supply. 1. A heating , ventilation , and/or air conditioning (HVAC) switching circuit , comprising:an alternating current (AC) power source;at least one external control signal relay connected to the AC power source;an interlock switch connected to the AC power source;a full wave rectifier configured to receive an alternating current (AC) from the AC power source and output a direct current (DC) when each of the at least one external control signal relay and the interlock switch are closed; anda power relay activation control circuit comprising at least one capacitor, wherein the power relay activation control circuit is configured to receive the direct current from the full wave rectifier and provide actuation control of a power relay in response to a voltage exceeding a predetermined threshold switching voltage.2. The heating claim 1 , ventilation claim 1 , and/or air conditioning (HVAC) switching circuit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one external control signal relay is located within a thermostat configured to operate the HVAC system in each of a cooling mode and a heating mode.3. The heating claim 1 , ventilation claim 1 , and/or air ...

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SORPTION SYSTEM

A temperature controller for a sorption system having an evaporator to produce a gas, a sorber containing a sorption material to sorb the gas during a sorption phase, a flow channel extending between the evaporator and sorber to provide a gas pathway connecting them, a valve to control the rate of gas flow in the flow channel, and a temperature sensor positioned to measure the temperature of an evaporator surface or the air adjacent thereto indicative of an evaporator surface temperature, and generate a temperature signal. The controller includes an inflatable member having first and second inflation states, and a control unit configured to evaluate the temperature signal and in response control the state of inflation of the inflatable member and thereby the operation of the valve to control the rate of gas flow between the evaporator and sorber through the gas pathway. 133.-. (canceled)34. A temperature controller for a sorption system having an evaporator containing a working fluid to evaporate the fluid to produce a gas , the evaporator including an evaporator surface , a sorber containing a sorption material to sorb the gas during a sorption phase , a flow channel extending between the evaporator and the sorber to provide a gas pathway connecting the evaporator and sorber , a valve located within the flow channel and operable to control the rate of gas flow in the flow channel between the evaporator and the sorber through the gas pathway , and a temperature sensor positioned to measure the temperature of one of the evaporator surface and the air adjacent to the evaporator surface indicative of an evaporator surface temperature , and generate a temperature signal , comprising:an inflatable member having a first inflation state and a second inflation state; anda control unit configured to evaluate the temperature signal and in response control the state of inflation of the inflatable member and thereby the operation of the valve to control the rate of gas flow ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling device includes: a main body defining a front face; a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; and a low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane. 1. An aseptic coupling device , comprising:a main body defining a front face;a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; anda low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane.2. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is coupled to the second portion.3. The aseptic coupling device of claim 2 , wherein the low friction member defines an aperture therethrough.4. The aseptic coupling device of claim 3 , wherein the aperture is positioned to allow sterilization of the aseptic coupling device therethrough.5. The aseptic coupling device of claim 4 , wherein the low friction member is made of polytetrafluoroethylene.6. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member defines an aperture therethrough.7. The aseptic coupling device of claim 6 , wherein the aperture is positioned to allow sterilization of the aseptic coupling device therethrough.8. A membrane for an aseptic coupling device claim 6 , the membrane comprising:a first portion configured to be coupled to a front face of the aseptic coupling device;a second portion folded over on the first portion; anda low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane.9. The membrane of claim 8 , wherein the low friction member is coupled to the second portion.10. The membrane of claim 9 , wherein the low friction member defines an aperture therethrough.11. The membrane of claim 10 , wherein the aperture is positioned to allow sterilization of the aseptic coupling device ...

SYNTHETIC JET EJECTORS WITH IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY

A synthetic jet ejector () is provided which includes a chassis (); first () and second () opposing synthetic jet actuators mounted in the chassis; and a controller () which controls the first and second synthetic jet actuators and which is in electrical contact with the first and second synthetic jet actuators by way of flexible circuitry (). 1. A synthetic jet ejector , comprising:a chassis;first and second opposing synthetic jet actuators mounted in said chassis; anda controller which controls said first and second synthetic jet actuators and which is in electrical contact with said first and second synthetic jet actuators by way of flexible circuitry, the controller including a PCB mounted on an exterior surface of said chassis.23-. (canceled)4. The synthetic jet ejector of claim 1 , wherein said controller is a PCB claim 1 , and further comprising first and second distinct flexible circuits claim 1 , wherein each of said flexible circuits has a first end which is in electrical contact with said PCB claim 1 , and a second end which is in electrical contact with one of said first and second synthetic jet ejectors.5. The synthetic jet ejector of claim 4 , wherein said first and second flexible circuits are essentially straight.619-. (canceled)20. The synthetic jet ejector of claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second synthetic jet actuators comprises a bobbin and a diaphragm claim 1 , wherein said bobbin has a circumferential groove on one end thereof claim 1 , and wherein said diaphragm has a complimentary-shaped circumferential protrusion which releasably engages said circumferential groove.2123-. (canceled)24. The synthetic jet ejector of claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second synthetic jet actuators comprises a bobbin having a coil of wire wound about a surface thereof claim 1 , wherein said coil of wire has first and second ends claim 1 , wherein each bobbin comprises a platform which extends from one side thereof claim 1 , wherein said platform ...

GAS STREAM MULTI-POLLUTANTS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components of waste gas streams, comprising contacting the waste gas stream with an aqueous solution, removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components from the waste gas stream, and containing the carbon dioxide and/or additional components, in one form or another, in a composition. In some embodiments, the composition is a precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises carbonate and/or bicarbonate co-products resulting from co-processing SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and/or certain metals. Additional waste streams such as liquid, solid, or multiphasic waste streams may be processed as well. 1114-. (canceled)115. A method of treating an industrial waste gas , comprisingcontacting an industrial waste gas comprising carbon dioxide and at least one other component selected from the group consisting of NOx, SOx, metal, organic, particulate matter, and a combination thereof with a waste stream from an industrial process comprising divalent cations and hydroxide ions to form a precipitation material comprising metastable carbonate selected from vaterite, aragonite, and a combination thereof and the at least one other component wherein the at least one other component is precipitated, trapped, adsorbed, or a combination thereof; andcombining the precipitation material with water to convert the metastable carbonate into stable carbonate.1161. The method of claim , wherein the waste stream from the industrial process is a liquid , solid , or combination thereof.1171. The method of claim , wherein the waste stream is mining waste , ash , slag , cement kiln waste , oil refinery/petrochemical refinery waste , coal seam waste , paper processing waste , water softening waste brine , silicon processing waste , agricultural waste , metal finishing waste , high pH textile ...

ROCKET LANDING SYSTEM

A generally vertical rocket () flies generally horizontally into recovery line, cable or chain () suspended between towers () of a catamaran landing ship (). High speed winches (), preferably located near or at the tops of the towers () can rapidly reel in or out the recovery line () to effectively raise or lower the recovery line (). The fixture engages a capture device on the rocket located usually above the rocket center of gravity. This invention provides a more reliable means of landing a rocket and also eliminates rocket weight, cost and complexity associated with previous means of landing a rocket. 1. A re-usable rocket equipped with one or more capture devices above a portion of one or more main propulsion rocket engines when said rocket is in its landing attitude to capture an elevated support element and thus allow landing on said elevated support element , wherein said one or more capture devices are not required to keep the rocket from descending vertically under the force of gravity prior to launch.2. The re-usable rocket of in which the capture device is located above the rocket center of gravity with the rocket in a vertical attitude.3. The re-usable rocket of in which the capture device is located so as to capture a support element after said support element has contacted the side of the rocket and traveled up to said capture device.4. The re-usable rocket of in which the support element is a line claim 3 , cable or chain.5. The re-usable rocket of in which the capture device is a hook.6. The re-usable rocket of in which the hook has a support element retaining mechanism.7. The reusable rocket of wherein said support element retaining mechanism is a latch.8. The reusable rocket of wherein said rocket is free of aerodynamic surfaces and associated controls sufficient to provide one g controlled flight at vehicle empty weight in horizontal flight through the earth's atmosphere at less than 150 miles per hour at sea level on a standard day.9. The ...

FLUID COUPLINGS

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a single-use, aseptic disconnection functionality that can substantially limit fluid spillage when being disconnected. In some embodiments, the coupling portions cannot be functionally reconnected to each other after being disconnected from each other. 1. A fluid coupling device , comprising: a first body including a first termination end portion, the first body defining a first seal recess and a first fluid flow path extending through the first body from the first termination end portion to the first seal recess;', 'a first seal disposed within the first seal recess, the first seal defining a first bore through which the first fluid flow path extends; and', 'a first closure clip movably coupled to the first body and including a first projection configured to compress the first seal when the first closure clip is pressed into the first body;, 'a first coupling comprising a second body including a second termination end portion, the second body defining a second seal recess and a second fluid flow path extending through the second body from the second termination end portion to the second seal recess;', 'a second seal disposed within the first seal recess, the second seal defining a second bore through which the second fluid flow path extends; and', 'a second closure clip movably coupled to the second body and including a second projection configured to compress the second seal when the second closure clip is pressed into the second body; and, 'a second coupling comprisinga retainer removably coupled to the first coupling and to the second coupling, the retainer holding the first and second couplings in contact with each other such that: (i) the first seal abuts against the second seal and (ii) the first fluid flow path and the second fluid flow path are fluidly connected.2. The fluid coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid coupling device is ...

REUSABLE ASEPTIC FLUID COUPLINGS

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling system. Such repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems are configured to facilitate multiple connection and disconnection cycles while repeatably establishing a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system. The repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems can repeatably establish a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system even though the coupling system may be used in a non-sterile environment. 1. A fluid coupling device comprising:a valve body with a first end portion and a second end portion, the valve body defining a longitudinal axis and a fluid pathway extending along the longitudinal axis between the first and second end portions of the valve body, the fluid pathway terminating at an end port defined by the second end portion of the valve body;a valve member disposed within the valve body, the valve member being movable relative to the valve body along the longitudinal axis between: (i) an open position in which the fluid pathway is open through the valve body and (ii) a closed position in which the fluid pathway through the valve body is blocked by the valve member;a spring disposed within the valve body and arranged to bias the valve member to the closed position;a connection structure coupled to the valve body and configured for releasably mating the fluid coupling device to another fluid coupling device; anda cap with a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the cap defining a bore configured to removably receive the first end portion of the valve body therein.2. The fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the first end portion of the valve body includes one or more radial projections claim 1 , and wherein the bore of the cap includes one or more complementary slots configured to removably receive the one or more radial projections.3. The fluid coupling of claim 2 , ...

SINGLE-USE GENDERLESS ASEPTIC FLUID COUPLINGS

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems. For example, some embodiments described in this document are single-use, aseptic fluid coupling devices that can be coupled to create a sterile flow path therethrough. Some such aseptic couplings are genderless couplings such that two identical aseptic couplings can be coupled together. 1. An aseptic fluid coupling comprising: a front face;', 'a termination that is at an opposite end of the main body in comparison to the front face;', 'an alignment post; and', 'an alignment guide defining internal space configured to slidably receive an alignment post of another aseptic fluid coupling when two of the aseptic fluid couplings are mated together;, 'a main body defining a longitudinal axis, a bore, and a fluid flow path through the main body along the longitudinal axis, the main body comprisinga seal member including a portion disposed within the bore and a portion extending from the front face around the longitudinal axis; anda flexible membrane including a portion attached to the front face around the seal member to block contaminants from entering the fluid flow path, the membrane also including a tail end portion that is at an opposite end of the membrane in comparison to the portion attached to the front face.2. The aseptic fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the alignment post extends parallel to the longitudinal axis.3. The aseptic fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is porous such that air can pass through the membrane.4. The aseptic fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the alignment post and the alignment guide each include attachment features whereby the alignment post latches with an engaged alignment guide and the alignment guide latches with an engaged alignment post.5. The aseptic fluid coupling of claim 4 , wherein the attachment features of the alignment post includes at least one groove.6. The aseptic fluid coupling of claim 4 , wherein the attachment ...

Precise Broadband Frequency Modulated Laser

A method and apparatus are described including a laser with a plurality of internal or external actuators for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser, wherein the plurality of actuators have a corresponding plurality of different frequency response bands for changing optical properties of the laser and a corresponding plurality of actuation ranges of optical frequencies affected. Also included is an optical detector, and a plurality of optical paths configured to direct light output by the laser onto the detector. A laser controller is configured to provide a plurality of inputs to the plurality of actuators based on a detector signal output from the optical detector and the corresponding frequency response bands and actuation ranges. 1. An apparatus comprising:a tunable laser having a plurality of drive inputs for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser, wherein the plurality of drive inputs have a corresponding plurality of different frequency response bands for changing optical properties of the tunable laser and a corresponding plurality of actuation ranges of optical frequencies affected;an optical detector;a plurality of optical paths configured to direct light output by the laser onto the detector; anda laser controller configured to provide a plurality of inputs to the plurality of drive inputs based on a detector signal output from the optical detector and the corresponding frequency response bands and actuation ranges.2. An apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the apparatus further comprises external to the tunable laser an optical actuator configured to affect the optical frequency of light transmitted into the plurality of optical paths based on a signal input to the optical actuator; andthe laser controller is further configured to provide the signal input to the optical actuator based on the detector signal output from the optical detector and a frequency response band and actuation range for the optical ...

Air Handling Unit With Inner Wall Space

An air handling unit has an interior shell, an exterior skin associated with the interior shell to form a wall space at least partially bound by each of the interior shell and the exterior skin, and a control component at least partially carried within the wall space. A cabinet for an air handling unit has at least one wall comprising an interior shell and an exterior skin associated with the interior shell to form a wall space at least partially bound by each of the interior shell and the exterior skin. The at least one wall at least partially defines a fluid duct of the cabinet and a control component is at least partially disposed within the wall space. 1. An air handling unit comprising: a shell positioned along a first side of the heat exchanger cabinet; and', 'an enclosure disposed within the shell, wherein the enclosure is configured to receive a control component for the air handling unit., 'a heat exchanger cabinet comprising2. The air handling unit of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a front wall claim 1 , a rear wall claim 1 , an upper wall claim 1 , a lower wall claim 1 , and a cover.3. The air handling unit of claim 2 , wherein the cover is attached to each of the front wall claim 2 , the rear wall claim 2 , the upper wall claim 2 , and the lower wall.4. The air handling unit of claim 3 , further comprising the control component claim 3 , wherein the control component is positioned within the enclosure.5. The air handling unit of claim 4 , wherein the front wall comprises an aperture configured to receive the control component within the enclosure.6. The air handling unit of claim 5 , wherein insulation is disposed within the enclosure.7. The air handling unit of claim 6 , wherein the insulation is a polyurethane foam.8. The air handling unit of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the front wall claim 2 , the rear wall claim 2 , the upper wall claim 2 , and the lower wall is integral with the shell.9. The air handling unit of claim 5 , wherein ...

DYNAMIC DATA ACCESS CONFIGURATION

One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for dynamic data access configuration. For example, a mapping may be maintained for compute nodes of a distributed processing system. The mapping may comprise access permission assignments of at least some compute nodes to shared data segments (e.g., read access and/or write access permissions). The mapping may be updated based upon configuration changes for the distributed processing system (e.g., addition of a new compute node, failure of a compute node, granting or removal of access to a shared data segment for an existing compute node, etc.). The updated mapping may be applied to the distributed processing system during operation of the distributed processing system (e.g., access may be granted to original instances of shared data segments based upon the configuration change; compute nodes and/or the distributed processing system may be kept online and operational while applying the configuration change; etc.).

Weld Joints Involving Dissimilar Metals and Methods for Forming Same

A method of joining a steel first member to a stainless steel second member includes buttering a first joint surface on the first member, the buttering including: preheating the first joint surface; welding a border layer of weld material to the first joint surface; and heat treating the border layer and the first joint surface after welding the border layer. A weld is formed between the first and second members after heat treating the border layer and the first joint surface. The border layer and a second joint surface on the second member are preheated; and a body of weld material is added between the border layer and the second joint surface.

Digital Marketing Content Control based on External Data Sources

Techniques and system are described to control output of digital marketing content with respect to digital content. This is achieved by leveraging additional insight that may be gained from external service systems that describe the digital content, e.g., social network systems, digital content review systems, and so forth. In one example, the techniques and systems are configured to collect social network data that describes social network communications communicated via a social network system. Natural language processing techniques are then performed as part of machine learning to detect interest of a user population associated with the social network communications. 1. In a digital medium environment to control digital marketing content output with respect to digital content , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:receiving, by the at least one computing device, a content identifier identifying digital content to be output for consumption by a client device;obtaining, by the at least one computing device, social network communications that pertain to the identified digital content from a social network system;generating, by the at least one computing device, a score indicative of interest exhibited by a user population with respect to the identified digital content, the generating performed by processing the social network communications using natural language processing as part of machine learning; andcontrolling, by the at least one computing device, output of the digital marketing content with respect to the identified digital content for consumption by the client device, the controlling based at least in part on the generated score.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the score indicates an amount of interest exhibited by the user population with respect to the identified digital content.3. The method as described in claim 2 , wherein the controlling causes adjustment of a bid price to control output of the ...

LAMP WITH HEAT SINK AND ACTIVE COOLING DEVICE

A lamp comprising a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter. The lamp comprises a heat sink body in thermal communication with said light source. At least one air flow nozzle is present in the lamp to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body. The lamp further comprises an active cooling device, in which the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle. The lamp further comprises driver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, wherein the driver electronics are remote from the active cooling device. 123.-. (canceled)24. A lamp comprising:a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter;a heat sink body in thermal communication with the light source;at least one air flow nozzle to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body;an active cooling device, wherein the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle; anddriver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, and remote from the active cooling device;wherein the lamp is configured to operate on a power level greater than 15 W of input power and possesses sufficient cooling ability for an efficiency of at least 60 LPW when the lamp is in operation.25. The lamp in accordance with claim 24 , wherein the lamp further comprises one or more optical element for distributing light claim 24 , wherein the one or more optical element is configured to provide a substantially uniform omnidirectional light distribution from the lamp when the lamp is in operation.26. The lamp in accordance with claim 24 , wherein the lamp comprises a geometric configuration which substantially conforms to the ANSI A19 volumetric ...

REUSABLE ASEPTIC FLUID COUPLINGS

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling system. Such repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems are configured to facilitate multiple connection and disconnection cycles while repeatably establishing a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system. The repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems can repeatably establish a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system even though the coupling system may be used in a non-sterile environment. 1. An aseptic fluid coupling system comprising: a first valve body defining a first longitudinal axis and a first end port;', 'a first valve member disposed within the first valve body; and', 'a cap that is releasably coupleable to the first valve body, the cap enclosing at least a portion of the first valve body while the cap is coupled to the first valve body; and, 'a first coupling portion comprising a housing;', 'a second valve body coupled with the housing, the second valve body defining a second longitudinal axis and a second end port;', 'a second valve member disposed within the second valve body; and', 'a connection member configured to releasably couple with the first coupling portion, the connection member movably coupled with the housing between a first position and a second position., 'a second coupling portion configured to releasably couple with the first coupling portion, comprising2. (canceled)3. The aseptic fluid coupling system of claim 1 , wherein the second valve body is slidable along the second longitudinal axis.4. (canceled)5. The aseptic fluid coupling system of claim 1 , wherein the connection member is slidable between the first position and the second position along a path that is transverse to the second longitudinal axis.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The aseptic fluid coupling system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , while the connection member is in the first position and the first coupling ...

CHLORINATION OF CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE DERIVATIVES

Disclosed is a method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof to produce a polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof, such as sucralose, the method involves (i) reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent to obtain a reaction mixture comprising said polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof and at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof, (ii) returning the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to a chlorinating step and further chlorinating the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to obtain the desired polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof; and (iii) optionally repeating steps (i) and (ii) “n” times where n≧1. The polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof is obtained in high yields. 1. A method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof , wherein said carbohydrate or derivative thereof has two or more hydroxyl groups , to produce a polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof , said polychlorinated carbohydrate or a derivative thereof having a desired number of chlorine atoms replacing two or more of the hydroxyl groups at desired locations in its molecular structure , the method comprising:(i) reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent to obtain a reaction mixture comprising said polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof and at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof;(ii) returning the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to a chlorinating step and further chlorinating the at least one under-chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof to obtain the desired polychlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof; and(iii) optionally repeating steps (i) and (ii) “n” times where n≧1.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:(iv) quenching at least a portion of the reaction mixture from ...

LAMP WITH HEAT SINK AND ACTIVE COOLING DEVICE

A lamp comprising a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter. The lamp comprises a heat sink body in thermal communication with said light source. At least one air flow nozzle is present in the lamp to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body. The lamp further comprises an active cooling device, in which the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle. The lamp further comprises driver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, wherein the driver electronics are remote from the active cooling device. 1. A lamp comprising:a light source comprising at least one solid state emitter;a heat sink body in thermal communication with the light source;at least one air flow nozzle to direct air flow across at least a portion of the heat sink body;an active cooling device, wherein the active cooling device is in fluid communication with the at least one air flow nozzle and is configured to provide a flow of air to the at least one air flow nozzle; anddriver electronics configured to provide power to each of the light source and the active cooling device, and remote from the active cooling device.2. The lamp in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one active cooling device comprises at least one of synthetic jet claim 1 , fan or piezojet.3. The lamp in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the lamp further comprises one or more optical element for distributing light claim 1 , wherein the one or more optical element is configured to provide a substantially uniform omnidirectional light distribution from the lamp when the lamp is in operation.4. The lamp in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the lamp comprises a geometric configuration which substantially conforms to the ANSI A19 volumetric profile.5. The lamp in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the lamp is ...

Application Digital Content Control using an Embedded Machine Learning Module

Application personalization techniques and systems are described that leverage an embedded machine learning module to preserve a user's privacy while still supporting rich personalization with improved accuracy and efficiency of use of computational resources over conventional techniques and systems. The machine learning module, for instance, may be embedded as part of an application to execute within a context of the application to learn user preferences to train a model using machine learning. This model is then used within the context of execution of the application to personalize the application, such as control access to digital content, make recommendations, control which items of digital marketing content are exposed to a user via the application, and so on. 1. In a digital medium application creation environment , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:generating, by the at least one computing device computing device, an application based on user interaction with a software development kit as executed by the at least one computing device;receiving, by the at least one computing device, a user input caused via interaction with the software development kit to select a machine learning module included as part of the software development kit;embedding, by the at least one computing device, the selected machine learning module from the software development kit as part of the application, the machine learning module configured to train a model using machine learning based on user interaction within a context of the application when executed; andoutputting, by the at least one computing device, the application as having the embedded machine learning module.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the software development kit includes a set of software development tools that are executable by the at least one computing device to create the application based on the user interaction.3. The method as described in claim 2 , ...

Digital Media Environment for Analysis of Components of Content in a Digital Marketing Campaign

Techniques and systems are described for analyzing components of digital marketing content as part of a digital marketing campaign. A computing device of an analytics system receives user interaction data that describes an effect of user interaction with a plurality of items of digital marketing content on achieving an action. The analytics system identifies which of a plurality of components are included in respective items of digital marketing content. The analytics system then generates outcome data describing a likely effect of the plurality of components on achieving the action based on association with respective items of digital marketing content. Additionally, the analytics system generates a recommendation to configure a subsequent item of digital marketing content based on the outcome data. The recommendation is based on the likely effect of the different ones of the plurality of components, to generate more effective digital marketing content items for digital marketing campaigns. 1. In a digital medium environment to optimize a digital marketing content system , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:receiving, by the at least one computing device, user interaction data that describes an effect of user interaction with a plurality of items of digital marketing content on achieving an action;identifying, by the at least one computing device, which of a plurality of components are included in respective ones of the plurality of items of digital marketing content;generating, by the at least one computing device, outcome data describing a likely effect of the plurality of components on achieving the action based on association with respective ones of the plurality of items of digital marketing content; andoutputting, by the at least one computing device, the outcome data in a user interface.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the identifying claim 1 , the generating claim 1 , and the outputting are further ...

Digital Media Environment for Analysis of Audience Segments in a Digital Marketing Campaign

Techniques and systems are described to enable users to optimize a digital marketing content system by analyzing an effect of components of digital marketing content on audience segments, environments of consumption, and channels of consumption. A computing device of an analytics system receives user interaction data describing an effect of user interaction with multiple items of digital marketing content on achieving an action for multiple audience segments. The analytics system identifies which of a plurality of components are included in respective items of digital marketing content. The analytics system generates data identifying different aspects that likely had an effect on the achieving an action on the items of digital marketing content, such as components of the items of digital marketing content, environments of consumption, channels of consumption. The analytics system outputs a result based on the data in a user interface. 1. In a digital medium environment to optimize a digital marketing content system , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:receiving, by the at least one computing device, user interaction data for multiple segments of an audience, the user interaction data describing an effect of user interaction with a plurality of items of digital marketing content on achieving an action;identifying, by the at least one computing device, which of a plurality of components are included in respective ones of the plurality of items of digital marketing content;generating, by the at least one computing device, outcome data for the individual members of the audience describing whether the effect likely resulted from the multiple segments indicated in the segment data or from one or more of the plurality of components included in the respective ones of the plurality of items of digital marketing content; andoutputting, by the at least one computing device, a result based on the outcome data for output in a user ...

Digital Content Control based on Shared Machine Learning Properties

Application personalization techniques and systems are described that leverage an embedded machine learning module to preserve a user's privacy while still supporting rich personalization with improved accuracy and efficiency of use of computational resources over conventional techniques and systems. The machine learning module, for instance, may be embedded as part of an application to execute within a context of the application to learn user preferences to train a model using machine learning. This model is then used within the context of execution of the application to personalize the application, such as control access to digital content, make recommendations, control which items of digital marketing content are exposed to a user via the application, and so on. 1. In a digital medium environment to control output of digital marketing content in a context of execution of an application , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:obtaining, by the at least one computing device, data via a network from a client device, the data describing machine learning properties of a client model trained using machine learning based on monitored user interaction within a context of execution of the application by the client device;generating, by the at least one computing device, a service model configured to perform machine learning based on the obtained data that describes the client model;selecting, by the at least one computing device, an item of digital content for output to the client device based on the service model; andcontrolling, by the at least one computing device, output of the selected item of digital content to the client device for output in the context of the execution of the application by the client device.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the machine learning properties include an input weight claim 1 , function claim 1 , connection claim 1 , learning rule claim 1 , or propagation function employed ...

Customized Placement of Digital Marketing Content in a Digital Video

Techniques and system are described to control output of digital marketing content with respect to a digital video that address the added complexities of digital video over other types of digital content, such as webpages. In one example, the techniques and systems are configured to control a time, at which, digital marketing content is to be output with respect to the digital video, e.g., by selecting a commercial break or output as a banner ad in conjunction with the video. 1. In a digital medium environment to customize a time at which digital marketing content is output in relation to a digital video , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:examining, by the at least one computing device, content included in a digital video:generating, by the at least one computing device, a suggestion based on the examining, the suggestion specifying a time at which an item of digital marketing content is to be output in relation to output of the digital video; andoutputting, by the at least one computing device, the generated suggestion to control output of the item of digital marketing content in relation to the subsequent digital video.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the generated suggestion describes the time in the output of the subsequent digital video through use of a timestamp or the time as associated with a particular frame of a plurality of frames of the digital video.3. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the generated suggestion describes the time as a break that is to occur in the output of the subsequent digital video to output the item of digital marketing content.4. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the generating is performed based at least in part on tag matching or a rules engine.5. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the examining is performed using a model trained using machine learning based on training data that describes:user interaction with training digital marketing ...

LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINATION OF CARBOHYDRATES

Disclosed is a method of chlorinating a carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a sucrose-6-ester at the 4,1′, and 6′ positions, with irreversible removal of HCl formed during the reaction to form the chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a 4,1′,6′-trichloro-4,1′,6′-trideoxy-6-O-ester of galactosucrose (TGS-6E). The irreversible removal of HCl can be carried out by an irreversible physical process and/or an irreversible chemical process. Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, can be prepared by deesterification of the TGS-6E. The chlorination reaction takes place at low temperatures and the desired chlorinated product is obtained in high yields and in high purities. 1. A method for chlorinating a carbohydrate or a derivative thereof comprising reacting the carbohydrate or derivative thereof with a chlorinating agent and irreversibly removing during chlorination the hydrogen chloride produced by the reaction of the chlorinating agent with the carbohydrate or derivative thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate or derivative thereof is a sugar or derivative thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sugar derivative is a sugar ester.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sugar ester is a sucrose-6-ester.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the chlorinated product obtained is 4 claim 4 ,1′ claim 4 ,6′-trichloro-4 claim 4 ,1′ claim 4 ,6′-trideoxy-6-O-ester of galactosucrose (TGS-6E).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chlorinating agent is an acid chloride or bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chlorinating agent is a Vilsmeier Reagent having the formula: [XYC=NR]Cl claim 1 , wherein X is hydrogen claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , or alkyl claim 1 , wherein the aryl or alkyl is optionally substituted with a halogen claim 1 , alkoxy claim 1 , thioalkoxy claim 1 , amido claim 1 , or cyano; Y is a leaving group; and R is hydrogen or alkyl which is optionally substituted with halogen claim 1 , ...

HVAC System With Improved Control Switching

An HVAC switching circuit may comprise a current source circuit charging a capacitor used to power an HVAC DC power relay coil. The power relay coil terminal is connected to an activation control circuit which comprises at least one of (1) each of (a) a threshold circuit which activates a first transistor to energize the power relay coil when the voltage across the threshold circuit reaches a first threshold value and (b) a regenerative feedback circuit configured to lower the first threshold value to a second threshold voltage, and (2) a voltage divider connected between a first terminal on the power relay coil and the negative DC supply, and a programmable shunt regulator, configured as a level triggered switch, programmed by the voltage divider and connected between the second power relay coil terminal and the negative DC supply. 1. A heating ventilation and/or air conditioning (HVAC) switching circuit comprising:a positive direct current (DC) supply and a negative DC supply;a current source circuit comprising a first current source terminal connected to the positive DC supply;a capacitor comprising a first capacitor terminal connected to a second current source terminal of the current source circuit, and a second capacitor terminal connected to the negative DC supply;an HVAC DC power relay comprising a power relay coil with a first power relay coil terminal and a second power relay coil terminal, wherein the first power relay coil terminal is connected to the first capacitor terminal; and (1) each of (a) a threshold circuit which activates a first transistor to energize the power relay coil when the voltage across the threshold circuit reaches a first threshold value and (b) a regenerative feedback circuit configured to lower the first threshold value to a second threshold voltage, the first transistor thereby configured to be activated until the voltage across the threshold circuit falls below a second threshold value lower than the first threshold value; and', ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device, removing a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device, and rotating a locking clip on the first aseptic coupling device to compress a first seal member of the first aseptic coupling device with a second seal member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway. 1. A method for creating an aseptic connection , the method comprising:disengaging a cap of an aseptic coupling device, the cap at least partially surrounding a front face of the aseptic coupling device;removing the cap from the aseptic coupling device to expose the front face;coupling the front face of the aseptic coupling device to a mating aseptic coupling device; andpulling a membrane of the aseptic coupling device along with a mating membrane of the mating aseptic coupling device to form the aseptic connection between the aseptic coupling device and the mating aseptic coupling device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the cap with a concave body.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the cap to the front face of the aseptic coupling device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising allowing a bottom member of the cap to guide a lower portion of the membrane.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising extending the bottom member in an axial direction relative to the aseptic coupling device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising rotating a locking ring to couple the aseptic coupling device to the mating aseptic coupling device.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising engaging tabs on the cap with the aseptic coupling device.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising positioning the tabs in a channel formed by the aseptic coupling device to couple the cap to the aseptic coupling device.9. A method for creating an aseptic connection ...

Random orbit disc scrubber

A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element.

OBLIQUE BLENDED WING BODY AIRCRAFT

An oblique wing aircraft designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio. The aircraft has an oblique wing comprising a forward swept wing segment and an aft swept wing segment. A center oblique airfoil section connects the forward and aft swept wing segments. The center oblique airfoil section has a larger chord near its centerline than the chords of either of the forward or aft swept wing segments. The chord of the center oblique airfoil section tapers down more rapidly than the forward or aft wing segments as the center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward the forward and aft swept wings. Preferably, the aircraft is an all-wing aircraft. 1. An all-wing oblique wing aircraft designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio , said aircraft having an oblique wing comprising: 'a center oblique airfoil section connecting said forward and aft swept wing segments, said center oblique airfoil section having a larger chord length near its centerline than the chord length of either of said forward or aft swept wing segments; the chord length of said center oblique airfoil section tapering down more rapidly than said forward or aft wing segments as said center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward said forward and aft swept wings; said center oblique airfoil section not being shaped solely to function as a circular fairing to fill the gap between an oblique wing and a fuselage at different oblique wing angles; said center airfoil section not being a second wing in an X wing configuration.', 'a forward swept wing segment on one side of the wing and an aft swept wing segment on the opposite side of the wing and characterized by further comprising'}2. The oblique wing aircraft of claim 1 , where the leading edge of said aft swept wing segment is swept less than the leading edge of the aft side of said center oblique airfoil section.3. The oblique wing aircraft of claim 1 , where the forward swept wing segment has a higher incidence than the center ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling arrangement can include a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device. In one embodiment, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body defining a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature disposed on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one embodiment, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes. 1. A method for forming a sterile connection , the method comprising:a. providing first and second aseptic coupling devices, the first aseptic coupling device having a first main body, the second aseptic coupling device having a second main body;b. moving a first protective cover of the first aseptic coupling device to an open position to expose a first membrane covering at least a portion of a front face of the first aseptic coupling device;c. moving a second protective cover of the second aseptic coupling device to an open position to expose a second membrane covering at least a portion of front face of the second aseptic coupling device;d. connecting the first aseptic coupling device to the second aseptic coupling device;e. connecting the first protective cover of the first aseptic coupling device to the second protective cover of the second aseptic coupling device; andf. removing the first and second membranes from the front faces of the first and second coupling devices by detaching the connected first and second protective covers from the first and second ...

LOW PROFILE SYNTHETIC JET ACTUATOR EQUIPPED WITH MOVING ARMATURES AND STACKABLE PLATES

A synthetic jet ejector () is provided which includes a housing assembly () which is equipped with a first plurality of openings () and a second plurality of openings (), and a diaphragm assembly disposed within the housing assembly. The diaphragm assembly includes first () and second () armatures, a coil () disposed between the first and second armatures, first () and second () end caps, a first diaphragm () disposed between the first end cap and the first armature, and a second diaphragm () disposed between the second end cap and the second armature. The first and second diaphragms contain a first set of keying features () which keys them to the housing assembly. The synthetic jet ejector emits a first plurality of synthetic jets out of the first plurality of openings, and emits a second plurality of synthetic jets out of the second plurality of openings.

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling device includes: a main body defining a front face; a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; and a low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane. 1. An aseptic coupling device , comprising:a main coupling body having a front face defining an opening;a membrane having a first portion attached directly to the front face to cover the opening and a second portion separated from the first portion by a fold in the membrane; anda low friction member formed of material with a lower coefficient of friction than the membrane, the low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane and configured to reduce friction between the first and second portions of the membrane during removal of the membrane from the main coupling body,wherein one or more areas of the membrane are uncovered by the low friction member to allow for sterilization of the aseptic coupling device through the first and second portions of the membrane without interference by the low friction member.2. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more areas of the membrane that are uncovered by the low friction member include at least one area defined by an aperture within the low friction member.3. The aseptic coupling device of claim 2 , wherein the aperture overlaps the opening.4. The aseptic coupling device of claim 2 , wherein the second portion of the membrane covers the aperture.5. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is attached to the second portion.6. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is attached to the first portion.7. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is made of polytetrafluoroethylene.8. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is attached to ...

TECHNIQUES FOR SINGLE SIDEBAND SUPPRESSED CARRIER (SSBSC) OPTICAL SIGNALS

A method and apparatus includes an optical source for a single order single-sideband suppressed-carrier optical signal with a bandwidth that scales from over 4 gigaHertz or is at least 8 GHz from an optical carrier frequency. In an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a stable laser source configured to output an optical carrier signal at a carrier frequency. The apparatus includes a radio frequency electrical source configured to output an electrical radio frequency signal with a radio frequency bandwidth less than one octave. The apparatus also includes an optical modulator configured to output an optical signal with the optical carrier signal modulated by the radio frequency signal in a plurality of orders (harmonics) of optical frequency sidebands. The apparatus further includes an optical filter configured to pass one single order optical frequency sideband of the optical signal, which sideband does not overlap the sideband of any other harmonic. 1. An apparatus comprising:a stable laser source configured to output an optical carrier signal at a carrier frequency;a radio frequency electrical source configured to output a single sideband electrical radio frequency signal with a radio frequency bandwidth less than one octave;an optical modulator configured to output an optical signal with the optical carrier signal modulated by the radio frequency signal in a plurality of harmonics of optical frequency sidebands; andan optical filter configured to pass one single harmonic optical frequency sideband of the optical signal that spans a frequency bandwidth greater than 4 gigaHertz without substantial overlap with other harmonic optical frequency sidebands;wherein the electrical radio frequency signal includes a modulation frequency over the radio frequency bandwidth, wherein the modulation frequency is a function of time.2. An apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the radio frequency electrical source further comprises a plurality of electrical paths claim 1 ...

COMPRESSIVE CYMBAL MOUNT

Cymbal mounting apparatuses, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a cymbal mounting apparatus for mounting a cymbal to a mounting post of a cymbal stand is provided. The apparatus comprises a cymbal mount that comprises an elongated flexible sleeve portion defining an inner cavity with a second diameter that is less than a first diameter of the mounting post such that the sleeve portion applies a compressive force thereto when installed thereon. The cymbal mount further comprises a cymbal support rim portion extend outwardly from the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion and the rim portion may be integral. The mounting post may define a first length extending between a shoulder portion and a free end thereof, and the sleeve portion may define a second length that is at least one half the first length such that the sleeve portions extends past the free end when installed thereon. 1. A cymbal mounting apparatus for mounting a cymbal to a mounting post of a cymbal stand , comprising: an elongated flexible sleeve portion defining an inner cavity with a second diameter that is less than a first diameter of the mounting post of the cymbal stand such that the sleeve portion applies a compressive force to the mounting post when installed thereon; and', 'a cymbal support rim portion extend outwardly from the sleeve portion., 'a cymbal mount comprising2. The cymbal mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve portion and the rim portion are integral.3. The cymbal mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cymbal mount is elastomeric.4. The cymbal mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting post and the cavity of the sleeve portion are cylindrical claim 1 , and wherein cavity extends axially through the sleeve portion.5. The cymbal mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve portion is cylindrical claim 1 , and wherein the rim portion extends circumferentially about and radially outwardly from the sleeve portion.6. The cymbal mounting ...

Thermal Management System Comprising A Heat Pipe, Heat Fins And A Synthetic Jet Ejector

A device is provided which includes (a) a thermally conductive base having first and second major surfaces; (b) a die attached to said first major surface of said base; (c) a heat pipe having a first end which is attached to said second major surface of said base; (d) a plurality of heat fins attached to a second end of said heat pipe; and (e) at least one synthetic jet ejector disposed between said base and said plurality of heat fins. 1. A device , comprising:a thermally conductive base having first and second major surfaces;a die attached to said first major surface of said base;a heat pipe having a first end which is attached to said second major surface of said base;a plurality of heat fins attached to a second end of said heat pipe; andat least one synthetic jet ejector disposed between said base and said plurality of heat fins.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said heat fins extend radially from said heat pipe.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one synthetic jet ejector directs at least one synthetic jet into a channel formed by adjacent ones of said plurality of heat fins.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one synthetic jet ejector is a plurality of synthetic jet ejectors.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one synthetic jet ejector includes first and second synthetic jet ejectors claim 1 , wherein said first synthetic jet ejector ejects a first plurality of synthetic jets claim 1 , and wherein said second synthetic jet ejector ejects a second plurality of synthetic jets.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein said plurality of heat fins has a plurality of channels defined therein claim 5 , and wherein said first synthetic jet ejector directs each of said first plurality of synthetic jets into one of said plurality of channels.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein said second synthetic jet ejector directs each of said second plurality of synthetic jets into one of said plurality of channels.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein ...

Digital Content Output Control in a Physical Environment Based on a User Profile

A digital medium environment is described to control provision of digital content within a physical environment to a mobile device associated with a user. User identification data and position data are received. The position data describes a physical location at which the mobile device is disposed within the physical environment. A user profile is selected based on the user identification data. The user profile describes user online interaction with digital content. Digital content is generated that is personalized based on the selected user profile and the position data. Output is then controlled of the generated digital content to the mobile device. 1. In a digital medium environment to control provision of digital content within a physical environment to a mobile device associated with a user , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:receiving, by the at least one computing device: user identification data and position data, the position data describing a physical location at which the mobile device is disposed within the physical environment;selecting, by the at least one computing device, a user profile based on the user identification data, the user profile describing user online interaction with digital content;generating, by the at least one computing device, digital content that is personalized based on the selected user profile and the position data; andcontrolling, by the at least one computing device, output of the generated digital content to the mobile device.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the position data describes a physical coordinate within the physical environment or identifies a beacon included within the physical environment.3. The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising selecting claim 1 , by the at least one computing device claim 1 , a position profile based on the position data and wherein the generating is based at least in part on the selected user profile and the selected ...

WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR MOVING CALIPER JAW WITH REPEATABLE FORCE

A compliant wheel assembly is provided for moving a caliper jaw relative to a caliper spar. The wheel assembly includes a rotary bearing member, a rotary actuation member and a compliant coupling element. The rotary bearing member is coupled to the caliper jaw and may engage the caliper spar. The rotary actuation member is actuated by a user to apply a measuring force. The compliant coupling element is configured to compliantly couple the rotary actuation member to the rotary bearing member. Using the compliant wheel assembly, a user is able to apply a more consistent amount of measurement force than could typically be achieved with a conventional rigid thumb wheel in caliper. In one implementation, a displacement indicator may also be provided that is responsive to the rotational displacement between the rotary bearing and actuation members for indicating an amount of measurement force that is being applied. 1. A wheel assembly for moving a caliper jaw relative to a caliper spar with improved user feedback regarding applied measuring force in a caliper , the wheel assembly comprising:a rotary bearing member coupled to the caliper jaw and configured to engage the caliper spar;a rotary actuation member configured to be actuated by a user to apply the measuring force; anda compliant coupling element configured to elastically couple the rotary actuation member to the rotary bearing member.2. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wheel assembly is configured such that when the rotary bearing member engages the caliper spar a rotational displacement of the rotary actuation member relative to the rotary bearing member generates a deformation of the compliant coupling element which generates a force which is applied to the rotary bearing member and thereby coupled to generate a force on the caliper jaw along its direction of motion which is related to the rotational displacement.3. The wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the rotary bearing member is coupled to a hub ...

Rotor Assembly with Electron Beam Welded End Caps

A rotor assembly and a method for fabricating the same are provided in which a pair of end caps, positioned at either end of the stack of laminated discs, are fusion welded to the rotor bars using an electron beam welder, thereby yielding improved electrical and mechanical characteristics in a low weight assembly. 1. A method of fabricating a rotor assembly for an electric motor , the method comprising:inserting a plurality of rotor bars into a corresponding plurality of slots within a stack of laminated discs, wherein a first portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars protrudes from a first end surface of said stack of laminated discs, and wherein a second portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars protrudes from a second end surface of said stack of laminated discs;mounting a first end cap to said plurality of rotor bars, wherein said first portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars fits within a corresponding slot of a first plurality of slots in said first end cap;mounting a second end cap to said plurality of rotor bars, wherein said second portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars fits within a corresponding slot of a second plurality of slots in said second end cap;directing a first electron beam towards a circumferential side surface of said first end cap and fusing at least a region of said first portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars to said corresponding slot of said first plurality of slots of said first end cap; anddirecting a second electron beam towards a circumferential side surface of said second end cap and fusing at least a region of said second portion of each of said plurality of rotor bars to said corresponding slot of said second plurality of slots of said second end cap.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first electron beam and said second electron beam are emitted by a single e-beam welder claim 1 , and wherein said steps of directing said first electron beam and directing said second electron beam are ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling arrangement including a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body defining a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature disposed on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one embodiment, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes. 120-. (canceled)21. A coupling device , comprising:a main body defining a front face and a fluid passage therethrough;a membrane removably connected to and at least partially covering the front face; anda protective cover connected to the membrane and movably coupled to the main body between: (i) a closed position in which the protective cover abuts the main body so as to cover at least a portion of the membrane covering the front face and (ii) an open position in which the membrane covering the front face is exposed while the protective cover remains removably connected to the main body.22. The coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the protective cover is rotatably coupled to the main body.23. The coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the protective cover is detachable from the main body.24. The coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the protective cover is a rigid body.25. The coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the protective cover includes a locking tab that releasably engages with the main body while the protective cover is in the closed position.26. ...

FLEXIBLE MOUNT FOR COUPLING FORCE ACTUATOR TO CALIPER JAW

A flexible mount is provided for coupling a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The flexible mount includes a first mounting portion for being coupled to the caliper jaw, a second mounting portion for being coupled to the force actuator, and a flexible element (e.g., a parallel flexure) coupled between the first and second mounting portions. When a force is applied to the force actuator (e.g., by a user pushing on a thumbwheel) along the measuring axis direction, the flexible element flexes to generate a measuring force that is applied to the caliper jaw. The use of the flexible mount results in more control and a better feel for a user when attempting to exert control to provide a desired amount of force during a measuring process. The flexible mount may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws. 1. A flexible mount for coupling a force actuator to a caliper jaw that moves along a caliper scale member along a measuring axis direction in a caliper , the flexible mount comprising:a first mounting portion for being coupled to the caliper jaw;a second mounting portion for being coupled to the force actuator; anda flexible element coupled between the first and second mounting portions, the force actuator is suspended to move with the caliper jaw along the caliper scale member and is restrained from displacement relative to the caliper jaw along directions transverse to the measuring axis direction; and', 'when a force is applied to the force actuator along the measuring axis direction, the flexible element flexes such that the force actuator displaces along the measuring axis direction relative to the caliper jaw, and generates a measuring force that depends on that relative displacement and is applied to the caliper jaw along the measuring axis direction., 'wherein the flexible mount is configured such that when it is coupled to the caliper jaw and the force actuator2. The flexible mount of claim 1 , ...

Digital Media Environment for Analysis of Components of Digital Content

Techniques and systems are described for analyzing components of digital content. A computing device of an analytics system receives user interaction data that describes an effect of user interaction with a plurality of items of digital content on achieving an action. The analytics system identifies which of a plurality of components are included in respective items of digital content. The analytics system then generates outcome data describing a likely effect of the plurality of components on achieving the action based on association with respective items of digital content. Additionally, the analytics system generates a recommendation to configure a subsequent item of digital content based on the outcome data. The recommendation is based on the likely effect of the different ones of the plurality of components, to generate more effective digital content. 1. In a digital medium environment , a method implemented by at least one computing device , the method comprising:receiving, by the at least one computing device, user interaction data; which of a plurality of components form a plurality of items of digital content; and', 'an effect of user interaction with the plurality of items of digital content on achieving an action,, 'determining, by the at least one computing device, from the user interaction datagenerating, by the at least one computing device, outcome data describing a likely effect of the plurality of components on achieving the action based on the determining;generating, by the at least one computing device, a recommendation based on the outcome data; andoutputting, by the at least one computing device, the recommendation.2. The method as described in claim 1 , wherein the determining claim 1 , the generating of the outcome data claim 1 , and the generating of the recommendation are further performed for a plurality of attributes of at least one of the plurality of components.3. The method as described in claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality ...

WHEEL LIFT ASSEMBLY FOR FLOOR TREATING APPARATUS

A floor treating apparatus comprises a chassis, a cleaning head assembly and a wheel lift assembly. The chassis has a wheel assembly and a handle assembly. The cleaning head assembly comprises a motor mounting plate that is suspended from the chassis at pivot points. The wheel lift assembly comprises a cam mounted between the chassis and the motor mounting plate, and a lever for rotating the cam to tilt the motor mounting plate on the pivot points. 1. A floor treating apparatus comprising:a chassis having a wheel assembly and a handle assembly; 'a motor mounting plate suspended from the chassis at pivot points; and', 'a cleaning head assembly comprising a cam mounted between the chassis and the motor mounting plate; and', 'a lever for rotating the cam to tilt the motor mounting plate on the pivot points., 'a wheel lift assembly comprising2. The floor treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cam can be rotated from a first position disengaged from the motor mounting plate to a second position pushing the motor mounting plate away from the chassis.3. The floor treating apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cam is mounted to the chassis above the motor mounting plate.4. The floor treating apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the wheel lift assembly further comprises a spring to bias the cam to the first position.5. The floor treating apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the chassis comprises first and second pivot points disposed on a pivot axis that is parallel to a surface being treated.6. The floor treating apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the chassis comprises:a deck;a first rail extending from the deck;a second rail extending from the deck spaced from the first rail;a first pivot pin disposed on the first rail to form the first pivot point; anda second pivot pin disposed on the second rail to form the second pivot point.7. The floor treating apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the cam is retracted between the first and second rails in the first position and extended beyond the first ...

FLUID HANDLING DEVICES

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for the purpose of providing a low-spill quick disconnect. Particular embodiments of these fluid coupling devices can be configured to improve medical fluid handling equipment because the fluid coupling devices can be connected and disconnected (e.g., multiple times) while minimizing fluid spillage. 1. A fluid handling device , comprising:a first body portion defining a first lumen extending between a first port and a first aperture; anda second body portion defining a second lumen extending between a second port and a second aperture,wherein the first and second body portions are: (i) coupleable with each other and (ii) separable from each other,wherein, while the first and second body portions are separated from each other, the first and second apertures are each occluded, andwherein, while the first and second body portions are coupled with each other, the fluid handling device is configurable in: (a) a first coupled configuration in which an open flow path is defined between the first and second ports and (b) a second coupled configuration in which the first and second apertures are each occluded.2. (canceled)3. The fluid handling device of claim 1 , wherein the first body portion is pivotable in relation to the second portion to reconfigure the fluid handling device between the first and second coupled configurations.4. The fluid handling device of claim 3 , further comprising a core member pivotably coupled with the second body portion.5. The fluid handling device of claim 4 , wherein pivoting the first and second body portions between the first and second coupled configurations causes the core member to pivot in relation to each of the first and second body portions.6. The fluid handling device of claim 5 , wherein an engagement mechanism between the first body portion and the core member limits how much the core member can pivot in relation to the first body portion.7. The ...

CALIPER FORCE INDICATOR WITH TACTILE OR AUDITORY FEEDBACK

A force indicator arrangement provides tactile or auditory feedback regarding a measuring force applied through a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The force indicator arrangement, coupled between the force actuator and the caliper jaw, includes an incremented member, an engaging member and a compliant element. The incremented member includes increment marker(s), and the engaging member is arranged to engage the increment marker(s) to produce tactile and/or auditory feedback (e.g., clicks) to indicate an amount of measuring force that is being applied arising from deformation of the compliant element. Different increment marker configurations may be provided to indicate different levels of measuring force. A set of interchangeable force indicator arrangements with different force sensitivities may be provided for use in different applications. A retrofitable force indicator arrangement may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws. 1. A force indicator arrangement for providing user feedback regarding a measuring force applied through a force actuator to a caliper jaw that moves along a caliper scale member along a measuring axis direction in a caliper , the force indicator arrangement comprising:an incremented member for being coupled to one of the caliper jaw and the force actuator, the incremented member comprising at least a first incremented section having a corresponding first increment marker;an engaging member for being coupled to the other of the caliper jaw and the force actuator, the engaging member comprising an engaging feature arranged to engage the first increment marker when the engaging member and the incremented member are positioned at a first relative displacement; anda compliant element for being positioned to couple forces between the force actuator and the caliper jaw to provide force on the caliper jaw along the measuring axis direction, the force actuator moves with the ...

REUSABLE ASEPTIC FLUID COUPLINGS

Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling system. Such repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems are configured to facilitate multiple connection and disconnection cycles while repeatably establishing a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system. The repeatable, aseptic fluid coupling systems can repeatably establish a sterile fluid pathway through the coupling system even though the coupling system may be used in a non-sterile environment. 1. A fluid coupling comprising:a housing defining: (i) a first longitudinal axis and (ii) a second longitudinal axis that is parallel to the first longitudinal axis;a connection member configured to releasably couple a mating coupling to the fluid coupling, the connection member movably coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the connection member is coaxial with the first longitudinal axis and a second position in which the connection member is coaxial with the second longitudinal axis; anda valve body coupled with the housing and coaxial with the second longitudinal axis, the valve body including a spring-loaded valve sleeve that is movable along the second longitudinal axis to open and close a fluid flow path through the fluid coupling.2. The fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the valve body is slidably coupled with the housing.3. The fluid coupling of claim 2 , wherein the valve body is slidable along the second longitudinal axis.4. The fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein the connection member is slidably coupled with the housing.5. The fluid coupling of claim 4 , wherein the connection member is slidable between the first position and the second position along a path that is transverse to the first and second longitudinal axes.6. The fluid coupling of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , while the connection member is in the second position claim 1 , the connection member is coaxial with an ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device, removing a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device, and rotating a locking clip on the first aseptic coupling device to compress a first seal member of the first aseptic coupling device with a second seal member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway. 120-. (canceled)21. An aseptic coupling device , comprising:a member defining an aseptic fluid passage therethrough;a seal member coupled to a front surface of the member;a membrane coupled to the front surface of the member and positioned to cover the seal member; anda cap releasably coupled to the member and surrounding at least a portion of the front surface of the member.22. The aseptic coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the cap includes a body that is concave to surround the front surface of the member.23. The aseptic coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the cap includes at least one tab to releasably couple the cap to the member.24. The aseptic coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the cap includes a bottom member positioned to engage a lower portion of the membrane.25. The aseptic coupling device of claim 24 , wherein the bottom member of the cap extends in an axial direction relative to the member.26. The aseptic coupling device of claim 25 , wherein the bottom member defines a surface that holds the lower portion of the membrane in the axial direction.27. The aseptic coupling device of claim 21 , further comprising a locking ring positioned about the member.28. The aseptic coupling device of claim 21 , wherein the aseptic coupling device is configured to be sterilized by autoclaving or gamma irradiation.29. A sterile connector claim 21 , comprising:a connector body defining a sterile fluid pathway therethrough;a peel-away strip coupled to the port of the connector body to ...

Aseptic Coupling Devices

An aseptic coupling device includes: a main body defining a front face; a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; and a low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane. 1. An aseptic coupling device , comprising:a main coupling body having a front face defining an opening;a membrane having a first portion attached directly to the front face to cover the opening and a second portion separated from the first portion by a fold in the membrane; anda low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane and configured to reduce friction between the first and second portions of the membrane.2. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member defines an aperture.3. The aseptic coupling device of claim 2 , wherein the aperture overlaps the opening.4. The aseptic coupling device of claim 2 , wherein the second portion of the membrane covers the aperture.5. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is attached to the second portion.6. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is attached to the first portion.7. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is made of polytetrafluoroethylene.8. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is attached to the front face completely around the opening.9. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the low friction member is attached to the second portion such that the low friction member rides along a surface of the first portion as the membrane is removed from the aseptic coupling device.10. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein the membrane includes a single fold consisting of the fold in the membrane.11. The aseptic coupling device of claim 1 , wherein a first attachment portion of the first portion ...

Fluid manifolds for floor cleaning machine

A random orbit scrubber comprises a main body having a front end and a rear end, a squeegee assembly coupled to the rear end of the main body, and a cleaning head assembly coupled to the front end of the main body. The cleaning head assembly can include a cleaning element structured for contact with a floor surface. The cleaning head assembly can further include a motor that is operable to impart rotational and orbital movement on the cleaning element. The cleaning head assembly can also include one or more arcuate cleaning fluid manifolds each having a plurality of dispensing points to distribute cleaning fluid in one or more locations on top of and in front of the cleaning element. The arcuate cleaning fluid manifolds can include variable flow nozzles and can be mounted to a carriage that rotates about the cleaning head assembly.

ASYMMETRIC AIRCRAFT AND THEIR LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEMS FROM SMALL SHIPS

An asymmetric aircraft () and an aircraft () that can operate from small ships () and be stored in high density with three aircraft or more in one helicopter hangar () without needing a landing gear or wing fold. These aircraft slide into and out of the hangar on dollies () like circuit boards in a computer and are launched and recovered using a large towed parafoil (). 1. A fixed wing aircraft for atmospheric flight using aerodynamic lift and for storage in a high density configuration with the front and back of the aircraft facing more vertical than horizontal and suspended on a dolly used to transport the aircraft in this attitude , said aircraft having a shorter length in the direction of flight than its wingspan.2. The aircraft and dolly of where the dolly in plan view is built to translate within twenty degrees of being parallel to a line drawn between the aircraft's two wingtips.3. The aircraft and dolly of where said aircraft and dolly transits between a hangar and a flight deck on a ship.4. The aircraft and dolly of where said dolly is secured to a track on the floor of the hangar and flight deck.5. The aircraft and dolly of where the aircraft has no landing gear.6. The aircraft and dolly of where the aircraft's wings are not capable of folding or rotating relative to the rest of the aircraft.7. The aircraft and dolly of where said dolly is equipped with a winch to pull the aircraft to said dolly.8. The aircraft and dolly of with a towed parafoil to launch and recover said aircraft.9. The aircraft and dolly of where said towed parafoil is designed to fly a zig-zag pattern to increase lift to carry said aircraft.10. The aircraft and dolly of where said dolly can rotate said aircraft to a level upright attitude that it would have during flight.11. The aircraft and dolly of where said aircraft has a single main left wing and a single main right wing in which lines that best approximate the predominant leading edges of said left and right main wings in plan ...

CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITION

A cleansing composition comprising a detersive surfactant; an aqueous carrier; from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of the cleansing composition of discrete particles comprising anhydrous particles and an aqueous phase, and wherein said anhydrous particles comprise: one or more fatty amphiphile selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol, fatty ester, fatty acid, fatty amide and mixtures thereof; of one or more secondary surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic, cationic or mixtures thereof. Wherein the discrete particle of the cleansing composition has a size from about 500 microns to about 7000 microns, and wherein the cleansing composition has a % transmittance of about 75% or higher. 1. A cleansing composition comprising:(a) a detersive surfactant;(b) an aqueous carrier; (1) one or more fatty amphiphile selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol, fatty ester, fatty acid, fatty amide and mixtures thereof;', '(2) of one or more secondary surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic, cationic or mixtures thereof; wherein the discrete particle has a size from about 200 microns to about 15000 microns, wherein the cleansing composition has a % transmittance of about 75% or higher., '(c) from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of the cleansing composition of discrete particles comprising anhydrous particles and an aqueous phase, and wherein said anhydrous particles comprise2. The cleansing composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty amphiphile is from about 0.25% to about 15% by weight of the cleansing composition.3. The cleansing composition of claim 1 , wherein the discrete particle is from about 500 microns to about 7000 microns.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the anhydrous particle has a size scale of about 0.2 microns to about 200 microns.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the anhydrous particle has a size scale of about 200 microns to about 0.5 mm.6. The ...

OBLIQUE BLENDED WING BODY AIRCRAFT

An oblique wing aircraft designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio. The aircraft has an oblique wing comprising a forward swept wing segment and an aft swept wing segment. A center oblique airfoil section connects the forward and aft swept wing segments. The center oblique airfoil section has a larger chord near its centerline than the chords of either of the forward or aft swept wing segments. The chord of the center oblique airfoil section tapers down more rapidly than the forward or aft wing segments as the center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward the forward and aft swept wings. Preferably, the aircraft is an all-wing aircraft. 1. An oblique wing aircraft designed for reduced surface area to volume ratio , said aircraft having an oblique wing comprising:a forward swept wing segment on one side of the wing and an aft swept wing segment on the opposite side of the wing and characterized by further comprising:a center oblique airfoil section connecting said forward and aft swept wing segments, said center oblique airfoil section having a larger maximum chord length than a maximum chord length of either of said forward or aft swept wing segments; the chord length of said center oblique airfoil section tapering down more rapidly than said forward or aft wing segments as said center oblique airfoil section extends outboard toward said forward and aft swept wings; said center oblique airfoil section not being shaped solely to function as a circular fairing to fill a gap between an oblique wing and a fuselage at different oblique wing angles; said center airfoil section not being a second wing in an X wing configuration; said aircraft designed to reduce drag by flying at higher yaw angles when flying at or above transonic speed, said center oblique airfoil section containing the majority of the aircraft volume.2. The oblique wing aircraft of where the leading and trailing edges of the oblique wing excluding the wingtips are swept in the same ...

Application Digital Content Control using an Embedded Machine Learning Module

Application personalization techniques and systems are described that leverage an embedded machine learning module to preserve a user's privacy while still supporting rich personalization with improved accuracy and efficiency of use of computational resources over conventional techniques and systems. The machine learning module, for instance, may be embedded as part of an application to execute within a context of the application to learn user preferences to train a model using machine learning. This model is then used within the context of execution of the application to personalize the application, such as control access to digital content, make recommendations, control which items of digital marketing content are exposed to a user via the application, and so on.

Thieno-pyrimidime compounds having fungicidal activity

The present invention relates to thieno[2,3-d]-pyrimidine compounds of Formula (I) having fungicidal activity.

Systems and Methods for Processing CO2

Systems and methods for lowering levels of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants are provided. Economically viable systems and processes capable of removing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants from gaseous waste streams and sequestering them in storage-stable forms are also discussed.

Optimizing behavioral change based on a population statistical profile

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor.

Optimizing behavioral change based on a patient statistical profile

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor.

Calculating a behavioral path based on a statistical profile

A system for directing behavior of a first patient of a plurality of patients towards a behavioral objective includes a patient behavioral path calculator, a patient goal calculator, and a patient monitoring processor. The system also includes an information communication processor and a statistical processor. The patient behavioral path calculator calculates a patient behavioral path based on a statistical profile. The patient goal calculator calculates patient goals along the patient behavioral path toward a behavioral objective. The statistical processor can modify the statistical profile based on a response to a targeted message sent by the information communication processor.

Methods for removing air pollutants from combustion flue gas

A method is provided for preventing the release of air pollutants with combustion flue gases emitted to the atmosphere by the removal of one or more of nitric oxide, sulfur trioxide, light hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and trace amounts of mercury from combustion flue gas streams. The method converts nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide, sulfur trioxide to sulfur dioxide, removes light hydrocarbons in the form of carbon dioxide, reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide, and removes mercury vapor in the form of mercury oxide, by the addition of hydrogen peroxide or a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and methanol to a combustion flue gas at a temperature in the range from about 650 K (377° C.) to 1100 K (827° C.).

Aluminizing slurry compositions free of hexavalent chromium, and related methods and articles

A slurry coating composition is described, which is very useful for enriching the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition includes colloidal silica and particles of an aluminum-based powder, and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The slurry may include colloidal silica and an alloy of aluminum and silicon. Alternatively, the slurry includes colloidal silica, aluminum or aluminum-silicon, and an organic stabilizer such as glycerol. The slurry exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time, making it very useful for industrial applications. Related methods and articles are also described.

Aluminizing slurry compositions free of hexavalent chromium, and related methods and articles

A slurry coating composition is described, which is very useful for enriching the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition includes colloidal silica and particles of an aluminum-based powder, and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The slurry may include colloidal silica and an alloy of aluminum and silicon. Alternatively, the slurry includes colloidal silica, aluminum or aluminum-silicon, and an organic stabilizer such as glycerol. The slurry exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time, making it very useful for industrial applications. Related methods and articles are also described.

Organic coating compositions for aluminizing metal substrates, and related methods and articles

An organic coating composition is described, which can be used to enrich the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition comprises an aluminum-based powder and at least one organic resin, e.g., alkyds, epoxies, or silicone materials. At least some of the aluminum-based powder is in the form of substantially spherical powder particles. The coating composition is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. It can be applied to the substrate by a variety of techniques, such as spraying. It is then heat-treated, to cause diffusion of aluminum into the surface region of the substrate, e.g., a turbine engine component. The composition exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time. Related articles are also described.

Aluminizing slurry compositions free of hexavalent chromium, and related methods and articles

Shower assembly with radial mode changer

A shower assembly having a plurality of spray modes for expelling water includes a housing having a water inflow and a water outflow. The shower assembly provides a manifold defining a cavity having a sidewall. One or more mode apertures formed in the sidewall of the cavity are in fluid communication with the water outflow. A radial mode changer provided in the shower assembly defines a hollow passageway in fluid communication with the water inflow, and further defines a plurality of recessed ports in fluid communication with the hollow passageway. The radial mode changer is rotatably received in the cavity of the manifold and may be rotated relative to the manifold to align at least one of the recessed ports with at least one of the mode apertures for providing flow from the water inflow into the water outflow via the radial mode changer.

Rice cells and rice plants

The invention relates to novel plants, seeds and compositions, as well as improvements to plant breeding and methods for creating modifications in plant genomes.

Coated Substrate With Properties of Keratinous Tissue

Article of manufacture comprising a substrate and a coating layer. The coating layer comprises at least one coating material, and is stably affixed to the substrate to form a stable, coated surface. The coated surface has a texture that mimics the topography of mammalian keratinous tissue and demonstrates at least one physical property representative of mammalian keratinous tissue, selected from the group consisting of a total surface energy of from about 15 mJ/m 2 to about 50 mJ/m 2 , a dispersive component of the surface energy of from about 15 mJ/m 2 to about 50 mJ/m 2 , a polar component of the total surface energy of from about 1 mJ/m 2 to about 14 mJ/m 2 , a zeta-potential at a pH of about 5.0 of from about −40 mV to about 30 mV, and combinations thereof.

Adhesive composition

Gas stream multi-pollutants control systems and methods

In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components of waste gas streams, comprising contacting the waste gas stream with an aqueous solution, removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components from the waste gas stream, and containing the carbon dioxide and/or additional components, in one form or another, in a composition. In some embodiments, the composition is a precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises carbonate and/or bicarbonate co-products resulting from co-processing SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and/or certain metals. Additional waste streams such as liquid, solid, or multiphasic waste streams may be processed as well.

Self assembly of patent applications

The present invention relates to a process and related product that is in the field of self assembly documents. More specifically, the present invention involves a self assembled patent application that can either be filed automatically after the assembly has occurred, or sent to a patent professional for review prior to filing.

Method and system for reducing mercury emissions in flue gas

A system for capturing mercury from a stream of flue gas (114) is provided. The system includes a waste treatment system (106) coupled in flow communication with a source of flue gas wherein the flue gas includes mercury, the waste treatment system is configured to receive the stream of flue gas from the source of flue gas, the waste treatment system including a solid sorbent injector (116) and a solid sorbent collection device (126), a solid sorbent generator coupled in flow communication with the waste treatment system, and a solid sorbent storage vessel (130) configured to receive a flow of solid sorbent from the solid sorbent generator and configured to supply a flow of stored sorbent material to the waste treatment system.

Carbon capture and storage

Aspects of the invention include methods of contacting carbon dioxide with an aqueous mixture. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a subterranean brine may be contacted with carbon dioxide to produce a reaction product, which may or may not be further processed as desired. Also provided are methods in which a brine or minerals are contacted with an aqueous composition. Aspects of the invention further include compositions produced by methods of the invention as well as systems for practicing methods of the invention.

Gas stream multi-pollutants control systems and methods

In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components of waste gas streams, comprising contacting the waste gas stream with an aqueous solution, removing carbon dioxide and/or additional components from the waste gas stream, and containing the carbon dioxide and/or additional components, in one form or another, in a composition. In some embodiments, the composition is a precipitation material comprising carbonates, bicarbonates, or carbonates and bicarbonates. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises carbonate and/or bicarbonate co-products resulting from co-processing SOx, NOx, particulate matter, and/or certain metals. Additional waste streams such as liquid, solid, or multiphasic waste streams may be processed as well.

Low-voltage alkaline production from brines

An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; wherein the electrochemistry unit is operably connected to a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte. In another embodiment, an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; and a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof.

Low-voltage alkaline production from brines

An alkaline production system comprising an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; wherein the electrochemistry unit is operably connected to a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte. In another embodiment, an electrochemistry unit comprising a hydrogen-oxidizing anode in communication with a cathode electrolyte; and a carbon sequestration system configured to sequester carbon dioxide with the cathode electrolyte; and methods thereof.

Curing process for epoxy resins

Epoxy resins are cured by compounds of general formula <FORM:1033697/C3/1> <FORM:1033697/C3/2> where R is H, a hydrocarbon or a substituted hydrocarbon. An anhydride or alkyl ester or partial ester thereof may also be used. Examples are 2,2,6,6 - tetrakis - (2 - carboxyethyl) cyclohexanane, 2,2,5,5 - tetrakis - (2 - carboxyethyl) cyclopentanone, 2,2,6,6-tetrakis-(2-carboxyethyl) - 4 - methylcyclohexanane and 2,2,5,5 - tetrakin - (2 - carboxyethyl) - 3 - methylcyclopentanone Curing accelerators are generally unnecessary but a tertiary amine (e.g. benzyl dimethylamine) may be used. A further acid anhydride, e.g. maleic, phthalic or hexahydrophthalic anhydride may be used in conjunction with the curing agents of the invention. The cured resins are claimed for use in forming shaped articles, potting or insulating electrical materials, as surface coatings and as bonding compositions.

Methods and apparatus for removing mercury from combustion exhaust gas

A coal-fired power plant (10) is provided. The coal-fired power plant (10) includes a coal combustion zone (22) configured to generate a flue gas (50) flow that includes at least carbon-containing fly ash and mercury, a duct coupled to the combustion zone for channeling the flue gas flow therethrough, a particulate control device (60) coupled to the duct, the particulate control device is configured to collect mercury from the flue gas flow, and a vane assembly coupled within the duct, the vane assembly extends at least partially through the flue gas flow.

Machine tools and automatic loading equipment therefor

Relative linear displacement of two elements (11, 12) of a machine tool or of automatic loading equipment for a machine tool along parallel sideways (13, 14) is achieved by way of a linear electric motor (16) having its stator (17) and armature (18) fixed respectively to the two elements (11, 12). Control is by computerised numerical control system with relative positional information supplied by conventional means (21-23). <IMAGE>

X-ray inspection based on scatter detection

Systems and methods for inspecting an object with a scanned beam of penetrating radiation are disclosed. Scattered radiation from the beam is detected, in either the backward or forward direction. Characteristic values of the backscattered radiation are compared to expected reference values to characterize the object. Additionally, penetrating radiation transmitted through the inspected object may be combined with scatter information. In certain embodiments, the inspected field of view is less than 0.1 steradians, and the detector is separate from the source of penetrating radiation and is disposed, with respect to the object, such as to subtend greater than 0.5 steradians in the field of view of the object.

Thieno-pyrimidine compounds having fungicidal activity

The present invention relates to thieno[2,3-d]-pyrimidine compounds having fungicidal activity. Specifically, the present invention relates to compounds having the Formula (I): wherein each R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, and alkyl; A is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; W is selected from the group consisting of NH and O; D is selected from O, NH and S; E is (—C(O)—) p —R′, wherein p is 0 or 1 and R′ is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted rings selected from phenyl. furanyl, pyridinyl, pyridinyl-N-oxide, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, thiazolyl, triazinyl, thiadiazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thienopyrimidinyl, and pyrimidine fused with an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring selected from bejizene, oxazole, isoxazole, furan, thiazole, pyrimidine, pyridine, pyrrole, pyrazine, and thionhene; each ring being ontionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfoxide, alkylthio, alkoxyiminoalkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxycarbonyl, phenyicarbonyl, forrnyl, hydrazidocarbonyl, amidoamino, pyrazolyl, triazolonyl, oxadiazolyl, phenyl, nyridinyl, and phenoxyalkyl; B is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, and haloalkoxy; n is an integer from 0 to 3; and m is an integer from 0 to 4 with the proviso that when D is O or S and E is phenyl, then E is not further substituted with halogen.

multi-pollutant gas flow control systems and methods