This document describes systems and techniques for a current-limiting control strategy for single-loop droop-controlled grid-forming inverters. In aspects, a hysteresis module is configured to compare an output current detected across one or more transistors in an inverter controlled by the single-loop droop converter with a specified maximum current and to generate an overcurrent signal. The overcurrent signal presents a fault signal responsive to the output current exceeding the specified maximum current. A logic array is configured to logically combine gate control signals generated by the single-loop droop controller to selectively direct the one or more transistors to allow the output current to flow therethrough with the overcurrent signal to present modified gate control signals to the one or more transistors. The logic array is configured to replace one or more of the gate control signals in the modified gate control signals with a gate disable signal responsive to the overcurrent signal presenting the fault signal.
H02M 1/32 - Moyens pour protéger les convertisseurs autrement que par mise hors circuit automatique
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
H02M 1/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la production d'une tension de commande pour les dispositifs à semi-conducteurs incorporés dans des convertisseurs statiques
H02M 7/537 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur
H03K 19/177 - Circuits logiques, c. à d. ayant au moins deux entrées agissant sur une sortie; Circuits d'inversion utilisant des éléments spécifiés utilisant des circuits logiques élémentaires comme composants disposés sous forme matricielle
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DETECTION OF AIRBORNE ANALYTES USING IMPRINTED MICELLES
Methods for the near real-time detection of airborne analytes using imprinted micelles and electrochemical cells are described. The methods demonstrate selectivity to the imprinted micelles over others that are of similar size and configuration and are compatible with airborne aerosol sampling techniques. The detection method can be used to monitor and detect any airborne analyte, including pathogens (such as SARS-CoV-2), toxins, proteins, organic molecules, inorganic particles, chemicals, explosive particles, and environmental pollutants.
Radiation monitoring devices and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a radiation monitoring device includes a housing configured to pass radiation emitted from a radiological source located in proximity to the radiation monitoring device, a radiation detector configured to receive the radiation emitted from the radiological source and to generate information regarding the radiation, and communications circuitry configured to communicate the information regarding the radiation in a plurality of communications at a plurality of different moments in time externally of the radiation monitoring device.
G01V 5/04 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de radiations nucléaires, p.ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée spécialement adaptée au carottage
G01T 7/00 - MESURE DES RADIATIONS NUCLÉAIRES OU DES RAYONS X - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations
G21F 5/015 - Récipients blindés portatifs ou transportables pour le stockage de sources radioactives, p.ex. supports de sources pour unités d'irradiation; Récipients pour radio-isotopes
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METHOD FOR PURIFICATION AND REMOVAL OF POTASSIUM FROM NONPOLAR AND SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS AND MIXTURES
Detection of radiation in environmental samples is commonly conducted in liquid scintillation counters. Both commercial-off-the-shelf detectors and custom-built ultralow background counters are limited by the radiopurity of the liquid scintillation cocktails themselves, most specifically from 40K, an environmental radioisotope of potassium. Major radioactive contaminants are 40K, 232Th and 238U (and their decay chain progeny). 40K is a naturally occurring radioisotope in the environment and can interfere with the sensitivity of analytical instruments. The invention provides a method for purification and removal of potassium (40K) from liquid scintillation cocktails. nonpolar and surfactant solutions and mixtures, thereby reducing the abundance of 40K from the scintillating cocktail and improving sensitivity of analytical instruments.
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method and system for converting ethanol to para-xylene. The method also provides a pathway to produce terephthalic acid from biomass-based feedstocks. In some embodiments, the disclosed method produces p-xylene with high selectivity over other aromatics typically produced in the conversion of ethanol to xylenes, such as m-xylene, ethyl benzene, benzene, toluene, and the like. And, in some embodiments, the method facilitates the ability to use ortho/para mixtures of methylbenzyaldehyde for preparing ortho/para xylene product mixtures that are amendable to fractionation to separate the para- and ortho-xylene products thereby providing a pure feedstock of para-xylene that can be used to form terephthalic anhydride and a pure feedstock of ortho-xylene that can be used for other purposes, such as phthalic anhydride.
C07C 1/207 - Préparation d'hydrocarbures à partir d'un ou plusieurs composés, aucun d'eux n'étant un hydrocarbure à partir de composés organiques ne renfermant que des atomes d'oxygène en tant qu'hétéro-atomes à partir de composés carbonylés
C07C 7/04 - Purification, séparation ou stabilisation d'hydrocarbures; Emploi d'additifs par distillation
C07C 45/68 - Préparation de composés comportant des groupes C=O liés uniquement à des atomes de carbone ou d'hydrogène; Préparation des chélates de ces composés par des réactions ne créant pas de groupe C=O par modification de la taille du squelette carboné par augmentation du nombre d'atomes de carbone
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HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGING OF MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES
In an imaging method, a focal point (32) of a focused optical beam is sequentially mechanically positioned at coarse locations of a set of coarse locations in or on an integrated circuit (IC) wafer or chip (20). At each coarse location, a two-dimensional (2D) image or mapping tile is acquired by steering the focal point (32) to fine locations on or in the IC wafer or chip (20) using electronic beam steering and, with the focal point (32) positioned at each fine location, acquiring an output signal (34) produced in response to an electrical charge that is optically injected into the IC wafer or chip (20) at the fine location by the focused optical beam. The 2D image or mapping tiles are combined, including stitching together overlapping 2D image or mapping tiles, to generate an image or mapping of the IC wafer or chip (20). The electronic beam steering may be performed using a galvo mirror (44). The set of coarse locations may span a three- dimensional (3D) space.
This document describes systems and techniques for evaluating and improving distribution-grid data transportability. These systems and techniques allow engineers to quantify the data transportability of a communication system within or connected to a distribution grid, which represents an ability to transport in real-time telemetly from source locations (e.g., sensors in the distribution grid) to control mechanisms. Distribution engineers can use the sensor readings to perform grid analytics, control operating parameters, and operate protection systems. Distribution engineers can also use the transportability of the communication system to evaluate the observability of the distribution grid, which represents an ability to combine actual measurements and various types of computations (e.g., analytics, estimators, forecasters) from a system model. Distribution engineers can then generate a sensor allocation plan that indicates the number and location of sensors to maximize observability for a fixed sensor cost and/or minimize sensor cost for predetermined observability.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G06Q 50/06 - Fourniture d'électricité, de gaz ou d'eau
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
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MULTIBAND DIGITAL DATA NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE WITH BROADBAND ANALOG FRONT END
A multiband digital data network infrastructure comprises a network of access points (APs). Each AP includes a differential segmented aperture (DSA) comprising a two-dimensional array of electrically conductive tapered projections disposed on a support board, modular analog front ends (MAFE's) configuring the DSA for different respective wireless services, an in phase/quadrature (IQ) board, and one or more network cards. The network of APs support two or more different wireless communication protocols operating in different RF bands. In some embodiments, each AP of the network supports both a cellular service and a WiFi service using the same DSA. In some embodiments, the network of APs form a network of cell towers of a cellular service. In some embodiments, the network of APs form a network of APs of an indoor wireless network.
Method include emitting x-rays from an x-ray source, directing a first portion of the x- rays through an object grating situated adjacent to an object while the object is scanned relative to the object grating along a scan direction, directing a second portion of the x-rays through the object and subsequently through a detector grating without transmitting through the object grating, wherein the object grating and detector grating are adjacently arranged in a field of view of the x-rays sequentially with respect to each other in the scan direction, and receiving the first portion transmitted through the object and object grating with a first portion of a detector and receiving the second portion transmitted through the object and the detector grating with a second portion of the detector adjacent to the first portion of the detector. Systems are also disclosed, along with related techniques for beam hardening correction.
In an approach to CRAI and risk framework for manufacturing applications, there is thus provided a computer-implemented method for causal effect prediction, the computer-implemented method including: identifying, by one or more computer processors, an intervention, wherein the intervention is selected from the group consisting of threats, failures, corrections, and relevant outputs; collecting, by the one or more computer processors, process dependency data; creating, by the one or more computer processors, an intervention model; combining, by the one or more computer processors, the process dependency data and the intervention model to create a combined process dependency graph; training, by the one or more computer processors, a causal relational artificial intelligence (CRAI) model; and determining, by the one or more computer processors, an estimate of an intervention efficacy.
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
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RAPID DESIGN, BUILD, TEST, AND LEARN TECHNOLOGIES FOR IDENTIFYING AND USING NON-VIRAL CARRIERS
The disclosure relates to barcoded polymer nanoparticles for in vivo screening and for in vivo therapeutic delivery, and methods therefor. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer nanoparticles, such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymer compositions, associated with polynucleotide barcodes, for therapeutic delivery, and for high throughput in vivo screening of drug delivery nanoparticles.
Surface determination systems, threat detection systems and medical treatment systems are described. According to one aspect, a surface determination system includes processing circuitry configured to access a three-dimensional complex-valued image volume of a target, define image locations of the image volume using first and second dimensions of the image volume, for each of the first locations, identify voxels along a third dimension of the image volume that correspond to the respective first location, for each of the first locations, select one voxel that corresponds to the first location as having an increased amplitude compared with other voxels that correspond to the first location, and for each selected voxel, use phase information to identify a second location in the third dimension for the selected voxel that corresponds to a location of a surface of the target and that is different than a third location of the respective voxel.
G01S 13/42 - Mesure simultanée de la distance et d'autres coordonnées
G06T 7/149 - Découpage; Détection de bords impliquant des modèles déformables, p.ex. des modèles de contours actifs
G01S 7/41 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cible; Signature de cible; Surface équivalente de cible
G01S 13/34 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues modulées en fréquence, tout en faisant un hétérodynage du signal reçu, ou d’un signal dérivé, avec un signal généré localement, associé au signal transmis simultanément
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
G01S 13/90 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation utilisant des techniques d'antenne synthétique
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PAIRING VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION WITH EMG-CONTROLLED FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO ENHANCE NEUROPLASTICITY AND RECOVERY
A combined closed-loop functional electrical stimulation (FES) and Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy system for treating neurological injuries. Detected EMG signals are used to determine movement (or intended movement) of an extremity. FES is then delivered to help evoke the movement, and VNS is delivered to enhance neuroplasticity and recovery.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
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MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANE WITH PVDF AND MOF FOR CO2 CAPTURE AND PREPARATION THEREOF
Sorbent polymer composites and a solution-casting method of making hydrophobic sorbent polymer composites for CO2 adsorption applications are described. The sorbent polymer composites are comprised of a polymer matrix, a dispersed CO2 sorbent, and an optional filler particle for hydrophobicity modification.
B01D 53/22 - SÉPARATION Épuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p.ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par diffusion
B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
In an approach to generating a synthetic three-dimensional (3D) X-ray volume, a first bag image of the plurality of bag images that includes an associated bag subvolume greater than a volume of a threat represented in a first threat image of the plurality of threat images is selected. An image is created based on inserting the threat of the first threat image into the associated bag subvolume of the first bag image.
G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p.ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
Antenna assemblies and antenna systems are described. According to one aspect, a printed circuit board antenna system includes a dielectric substrate comprising first and second surfaces that are opposite to one another, first electrically conductive material of an antenna element adjacent to the first surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the antenna element is configured to emit electromagnetic energy, and second electrically conductive material of a ground plane adjacent to the second surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the ground plane is aligned with the antenna element and configured to reflect some of the electromagnetic energy in a direction towards the antenna element.
[0066] The invention relates to polymer nanoparticle and DNA nanostructure delivery compositions for non-viral delivery, and methods therefor. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer nanoparticle delivery compositions, such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymer compositions, and DNA nanostructure delivery compositions, such as DNA origami compositions, for the delivery of more than one payload, or for the delivery of a nucleic acid construct payload of 3 kB or more, and methods therefor.
A61K 47/58 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p.ex. les supports ou les additifs inertes; Agents de ciblage ou de modification chimiquement liés à l’ingrédient actif l’ingrédient non actif étant chimiquement lié à l’ingrédient actif, p.ex. conjugués polymère-médicament l’ingrédient non actif étant un agent de modification l’agent de modification étant un composé organique macromoléculaire, p.ex. une molécule oligomérique, polymérique ou dendrimérique obtenu par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p.ex. poly[méth]acrylate, polyacrylamide, polystyrène, polyvinylpyrrolidone, alcool polyvinylique ou résine d’acide sulfonique de polystyrène
G16B 15/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées à l’analyse de structures moléculaires bidimensionnelles ou tridimensionnelles, p.ex. relations structurelles ou fonctionnelles ou alignement de structures
A61K 47/32 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p.ex. carbomères
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiques; Thérapie génique
C08F 220/36 - Esters contenant de l'azote contenant de l'oxygène en plus de l'oxygène de la fonction carboxyle
This document describes techniques, apparatuses, and systems for a blockchain- based transactive energy system. A blockchain-based transactive energy system receives a bid associated with a supply/demand curve of a utility from a transactive node through a smart contract. A universal identifier associated with the bid may be verified by consensus nodes of the blockchain- based transactive energy system to determine a verified set of bids. The universal identifier or other data associated with the bid may be stored in an immutable database provided by a blockchain. Based on the verified set of bids, a market-clearing price of the utility may be determined and used to satisfy the bid of the transactive node according to an actual production or consumption of the utility by the transactive node. The actual production or consumption of the utility may be stored in the immutable database for future audits or verification. This document describes techniques, apparatuses, and systems for a blockchain- based transactive energy system. A blockchain-based transactive energy system receives a bid associated with a supply/demand curve of a utility from a transactive node through a smart contract. A universal identifier associated with the bid may be verified by consensus nodes of the blockchain- based transactive energy system to determine a verified set of bids. The universal identifier or other data associated with the bid may be stored in an immutable database provided by a blockchain. Based on the verified set of bids, a market-clearing price of the utility may be determined and used to satisfy the bid of the transactive node according to an actual production or consumption of the utility by the transactive node. The actual production or consumption of the utility may be stored in the immutable database for future audits or verification.
G06F 16/27 - Réplication, distribution ou synchronisation de données entre bases de données ou dans un système de bases de données distribuées; Architectures de systèmes de bases de données distribuées à cet effet
An activity assistance system includes a video camera arranged to acquire video of a person performing an activity, an output device configured to output human-perceptible prompts, and an electronic processor programmed to execute an activity script. The script comprises a sequence of steps choreographing the activity. The execution of each step includes presenting a prompt via the output device and detecting an event or sequence of events subsequent to the presenting of the prompt. Each event is detected by performing object detection on the video to detect one or more objects depicted in the video and applying one or more object-oriented image analysis functions to detect a spatial or temporal arrangement of one or more of the detected objects. Each event detection triggers an action comprising at least one of presenting a prompt via the output device and and/or going to another step of the activity script.
A61H 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p.ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p.ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
G01S 5/06 - Position de source déterminée par coordination d'un ensemble de lignes de position définies par des mesures de différence de parcours
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SHEAR-ASSISTED EXTRUSION AND EXTRUSION PROCESSES
A method for preparing a shear-assisted extruded material from a powder billet is provided, the method comprising providing a billet of material in substantially powder form; applying both axial and rotational pressure to the material to deform at least some of the contacted material; and extruding the material to form an extruded material. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided, the method comprising applying both axial and rotational pressure to stock material to form an extruded material at a rate between 2 and 13 m/min.
Methods, systems and devices for managing humidity within an HVAC system including a nanostructured desiccant porous material configured to adsorb water from an inlet stream at a first air pressure and to release water from that material when subjected to a second air pressure when the second air pressure is lower than the first air pressure is located within a particular location so as to allow for the passage of wet air over the materials and allow adsorption of the water on to the material. When coupled with a vacuum pump water can be collected and released from the materials and the system, regenerating the material for future use and removing water from a stream at a significantly lower cost than existing processes.
F24F 3/14 - Systèmes de conditionnement d'air dans lesquels l'air conditionné primaire est fourni par une ou plusieurs stations centrales aux blocs de distribution situés dans les pièces ou enceintes, blocs dans lesquels il peut subir un traitement secondaire; Appareillage spécialement conçu pour de tels systèmes caractérisés par le traitement de l'air autrement que par chauffage et refroidissement par déshumidification
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SALT SEPARATION AND DESTRUCTION OF PFAS UTILIZING REVERSE OSMOSIS AND SALT SEPARATION
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water is concentrated in a reverse osmosis step and salt from the resulting solution is removed in supercritical conditions prior to destruction of PFAS in supercritical conditions.
C08G 59/20 - Macromolécules obtenues par polymérisation à partir de composés contenant plusieurs groupes époxyde par molécule en utilisant des agents de durcissement ou des catalyseurs qui réagissent avec les groupes époxyde caractérisées par les composés époxydés utilisés
C08G 65/40 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison éther dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule à partir de composés hydroxylés ou de leurs dérivés métalliques dérivés des phénols à partir des phénols et d'autres composés
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TRAY INSERTS AND IMAGE QUALITY, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ALGORITHM FOR QUANTIFYING TRAY'S IMPACT USING THE SAME
Various tray inserts, methods and algorithm for certifying candidate trays for use in an X-ray scanner system are discussed. The tray insert includes at least a body having multiple parts positioned for generation of image quality metrics for tray impact evaluation in; a first cover and a second cover disposed at opposite ends to fix and secure the body. The method including running an algorithm to control an X-ray system to collect baseline image data from certified trays, collecting candidate tray image data, extracting image quality metrics for both the baseline image data and the candidate tray image data, and performing statistical analysis using and comparing image quality metrics from the baseline image data and the candidate tray image data to certify the candidate tray based on the statistical and comparison results.
G01V 5/22 - Interrogation active, c. à d. par irradiation des objets ou des biens à l’aide de sources de rayonnement externes, p.ex. en utilisant des rayons gamma ou des rayons cosmiques
G01N 23/10 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p.ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le matériau étant confiné dans un récipient, p.ex. scanners de bagage à rayons X
G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de radiations nucléaires, p.ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
G01V 13/00 - Fabrication, étalonnage, nettoyage ou réparation des instruments ou dispositifs couverts par les groupes
A tremor suppression device includes a garment wearable on an anatomical region and including electrodes contacting the anatomical region when the garment is worn on the anatomical region, and an electronic controller configured to: detect electromyography (EMG) signals as a function of anatomical location and time using the electrodes; identify tremors as a function of anatomical location and time based on the EMG signals; and apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) at one or more anatomical locations as a function of time using the electrodes to suppress the identified tremors.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61B 5/389 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électromyographie [EMG]
A61B 5/395 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électromyographie [EMG] - Détails de la stimulation, p.ex. stimulation d’un nerf pour provoquer une réponse EMG
The present disclosure relates generally to metrics used to detect or indicate a state of impairment in a test subject due to use of drugs or alcohol, and more particularly to metrics used in connection with a virtual-reality ("VR") environment that implements drug and alcohol impairment tests, where the metrics are used to detect or indicate impairment.
A61B 3/113 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour déterminer ou enregistrer le mouvement de l'œil
A61B 3/11 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour mesurer la distance interpupillaire ou le diamètre de la pupille
A61B 5/16 - Dispositifs pour la psychotechnie; Test des temps de réaction
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING AND IMPROVING DISTRIBUTION-GRID OBSERVABILITY
This document describes systems and techniques for evaluating and improving distribution-grid observability. These systems and techniques allow engineers to quantify the observability of a distribution grid, which represents an ability to combine actual measurements and various types of computations (e.g., analytics, estimators, forecasters), from a system model. Distribution engineers can also identify islands of observability where operating parameters, including voltages, currents, and power flows, can be determined from available sensor readings. By exclusion, distribution engineers can similarly identify areas of the distribution grid with observability deficiencies that may require additional instrumentation to maintain proper operation. Distribution engineers, using an iterative or automated process, can determine the observability of the system model with new or relocated sensors to generate a sensor allocation plan. The sensor allocation plan can indicate the number and location of sensors to either maximize observability for a fixed sensor cost or minimize sensor cost for predetermined observability.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
Alternative antibodies to screen for SARS-CoV-2 are disclosed. One alternative antibody is Mouse Species Coronavirus (COVID-19, MERS, and SARS-CoV NP) Antibody, Catalog Number HM1056 ("E3-Antibody" or "E3"), from EastCoast Bio, Inc., PO Box 489, North Berwick, ME 03906, USA ("EastCoast Bio"). Another alternative antibody is a combination of the E3-Antibody and Mouse Species Coronavirus (COVID-19, MERS, and SARS-CoV NP) Antibody, Catalog Number HM1057 ("E1-Antibody" or "E1"), from EastCoast Bio (the combination of the El-Antibody and the E3-Antibody is designated as "E1/E3-Antibody" or simply "E1/E3"). Yet another alternative antibody is a combination of Mouse Species Anti-SARS-CoV-2 NP mAb, clone 4B21, Catalog Number CABT-CS027 ("C4-Antibody" or "C4"), from Creative Diagnostics, 45-1 Ramsey Road, Shirley, NY 11967, USA ("Creative Diagnostics"), and Mouse Species Anti-SARS-CoV-2 NP mAb, clone 7G21, Catalog Number CABT-CS026 ("C5-Antibody" or "C5"), also from Creative Diagnostics (the combination of the C4-Antibody and the C5-Antibody is designated as "C4/C5-Antibody" or simply "C4/C5").
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiques; Tests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques; Matériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p.ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
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SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO SCREEN FOR SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-COV-2) OF 2019 (COVID-19)
Systems and processes to screen for SARS-CoV-2, which includes a process that uses an alternative antibody for ELISA. The alternative antibody is an alternative to a mouse antibody, thereby expanding the ability to test for COVID-19 using non-human antibodies.
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiques; Tests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques; Matériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p.ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
Footwear scanning systems and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear scanning system includes a base, a shuttle configured to rotate beneath the base, wherein the shuttle comprises an antenna array configured to transmit electromagnetic waves through the base into footwear above the base during the rotation of the shuttle and to receive electromagnetic waves reflected from the footwear during the rotation of the shuttle, a transceiver coupled with the antenna array and configured to apply electrical signals to the antenna array to generate the transmitted electromagnetic waves and to receive electrical signals from the antenna array corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves, and processing circuitry configured to process an output of the transceiver corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves to provide information regarding contents within the footwear.
G01V 3/12 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétique; Mesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p.ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation fonctionnant par ondes électromagnétiques
G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
G01S 13/89 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation
A43D 1/00 - Dispositifs de mesure du pied ou des formes; Dispositifs de mesure pour parties de chaussures
31.
ENHANCED DYNAMIC CONTINGENCY ANALYSIS FOR POWER SYSTEMS
The present disclosure describes systems and techniques that enhance effectiveness and efficiency of a contingency analysis tool that is used for studying the magnitude and likelihood of extreme contingencies and potential cascading events across a power system. The described systems and techniques include deploying the contingency analysis tool in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment and incorporating visual situational awareness approaches to allow power system engineers to quickly and efficiently evaluate multiple power system simulation models. Furthermore, the described systems and techniques include the power system contingency-analysis tool calculating and coordinating protection element settings, as well as assessing controls of the power system using small-signal nomograms, allowing power system engineers to more effectively comprehend, evaluate, and analyze causes and effects of cascading events against a topology of a power system.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G06Q 50/06 - Fourniture d'électricité, de gaz ou d'eau
32.
WIRELESS MICRO-SENSORS SYSTEM FOR MONITORING DEEP SUBSURFACE OPERATIONS
Described herein is a first sensor ring for use in subsurface monitoring of a downhole. The first sensor ring includes a first antenna array, a second antenna array, and a sensing component configured to sense at least one attribute of the downhole. The first sensor ring is configured to be fastened to a casing of the downhole. The first antenna array is configured to receive a communications signal from a second sensor ring in a relay system. The first antenna array is configured to transmit the communications signal to the second antenna array. The second antenna array is configured to transmit communications signals to a third sensor ring in the relay system.
E21B 47/13 - Moyens pour la transmission de signaux de mesure ou signaux de commande du puits vers la surface, ou de la surface vers le puits, p.ex. pour la diagraphie pendant le forage par énergie électromagnétique, p.ex. gammes de fréquence radio
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
E21B 47/01 - Dispositifs pour supporter des instruments de mesure sur des trépans, des tubes, des tiges ou des câbles de forage; Protection des instruments de mesure dans les trous de forage contre la chaleur, les chocs, la pression ou similaire
33.
WIRELESS MICRO-SENSORS SYSTEM FOR MONITORING DEEP SUBSURFACE OPERATIONS
Described herein is a method and techniques for subsurface monitoring. The system includes a downhole including a casting with a lumen, a wireless power transmitter within the casting, a micro-sensor cement mixture including a plurality of micro-sensors mixed with a cement, the micro-sensor cement mixture on a surface of the casting opposite from the lumen, a relay system including a plurality of relays, each of the plurality of relays including a charging component and a surface receiver. The wireless power transmitter configured to transmit a wireless power signal. At least one micro-sensor of the plurality of micro-sensors is configured to receive the wireless power signal, sense at least one attribute, and transmit a sensed signal. A series of relays are configured to receive the sensed signal and re-transmit the sensed signal and a surface receiver is configured to receive the sensed signal at a third time after the second time.
E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide
E21B 47/005 - Surveillance ou contrôle de la qualité ou du niveau de cimentation
E21B 47/13 - Moyens pour la transmission de signaux de mesure ou signaux de commande du puits vers la surface, ou de la surface vers le puits, p.ex. pour la diagraphie pendant le forage par énergie électromagnétique, p.ex. gammes de fréquence radio
34.
IMMOBILIZATION OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING MICROORGANISMS IN HYDROPHOBIC CARRIERS
The invention provides an encapsulated microorganism comprising particles comprising a core and a coating over the core. The core comprises a microorganism and an alginate or polyaspartate. The coating comprises a lipid-based coating. The application of lipid waxes serves to repel diffusion of any water-soluble chemicals that may be present on the surface of commercially available seeds. The lipid waxes applied on top of encapsulated microbial capsules are degradable by enzymes produces by germinating seeds. Thus, the colonization of rhizosphere of germinating plant by the commensal bacteria is a time targeted process to the benefit of the plant.
Systems and methods for separating Y and Sr are provided. The systems and methods provide combinations of solutions, vessels, and/or media that can provide Y solutions of industrially beneficial concentration.
A hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) system can include a biomass slurry source, a first pump in fluid communication with the slurry source and configured to pressurize a biomass slurry stream from the slurry source to a first pressure, a first heat exchanger in fluid communication with the first pump and configured to heat a slurry stream received from the first pump to a first temperature, a second pump in fluid communication with the first heat exchanger and configured to pressurize a slurry stream received from the first heat exchanger to a second pressure higher than the first pressure, a second heat exchanger in fluid communication with the second pump and configured to heat a slurry stream received from the second pump to a second temperature higher than the first temperature, and a HTL reactor configured to produce biocrude from a slurry stream received from the second heat exchanger.
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
B09B 3/00 - Destruction de déchets solides ou transformation de déchets solides en quelque chose d'utile ou d'inoffensif
C02F 11/00 - Traitement des boues d'égout; Dispositifs à cet effet
C10L 9/08 - Traitement des combustibles solides en vue d'améliorer leur combustion par traitement thermique, p.ex. calcination
Technology related to blockchain cybersecurity solutions and a blockchain applicability framework is disclosed. In one example of the disclosed technology, a system is configured to store, in a database, a plurality of cryptographically-signed records of data transmitted between an asset and a utility historian, and store, in a distributed ledger, a respective hash value corresponding to each record of the database. The system can be further configured to verify a selected record by recomputing a hash value corresponding to the selected record and comparing the recomputed hash value to the respective hash value stored in the distributed ledger in correspondence with the selected record.
G06F 21/64 - Protection de l’intégrité des données, p.ex. par sommes de contrôle, certificats ou signatures
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
G06F 16/27 - Réplication, distribution ou synchronisation de données entre bases de données ou dans un système de bases de données distribuées; Architectures de systèmes de bases de données distribuées à cet effet
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégées; Protocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 67/1097 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau pour le stockage distribué de données dans des réseaux, p.ex. dispositions de transport pour le système de fichiers réseau [NFS], réseaux de stockage [SAN] ou stockage en réseau [NAS]
38.
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICABILITY FRAMEWORK AND CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITY MITIGATION FRAMEWORK
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Gourisetti, Sri Nikhil Gupta
Mylrea, Michael E.
Patangia, Hirak
Abrégé
ACH/ach 23-103892-03 12/30/20 31608-E/31582-E FILED VIA EFS ON DRAFT ABSTRACT Technology related to blockchain cybersecurity solutions, a blockchain applicability framework, and a cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation framework is disclosed. In one example of the disclosed technology, a system is configured to receive parameters for a blockchain candidate application and evaluate the parameters to determine a recommendation for types of blockchain to apply to the candidate application. The recommendation may be based on an evaluation of the parameters to determine a level of applicability of blockchain usage, a level of applicability of one or more blockchain privacy types, and a level of applicability of one or more blockchain consensus types. The system may be configured to calculate an overall percentage distribution of the levels of applicability and to output an indication of the overall percentage distribution. Date recue/Date Received 2020-12-31
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p.ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
G06F 16/27 - Réplication, distribution ou synchronisation de données entre bases de données ou dans un système de bases de données distribuées; Architectures de systèmes de bases de données distribuées à cet effet
G06F 17/00 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
Rapid prototyping of a process in a business domain, such as a healthcare domain or the United States healthcare domain, is disclosed. A computer is programmed to perform discrete event simulation (DES) of a scenario in the business domain. The DES is defined by a plurality of resources having resource attributes, a plurality of events having event attributes, and a plurality of entities having entity attributes. The computer is programmed to implement a DES simulator configured to run the scenario including performing time steps per resource in which the entities experience events.
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santé; TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p.ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
G06Q 50/00 - Systèmes ou procédés spécialement adaptés à un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p.ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
40.
MITIGATION OF EXTERNAL EXPOSURE OF ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEMS
MITIGATION OF EXTERNAL EXPOSURE OF ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEMS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Method include receiving banner information from one or more queries of a network connecting a set of devices, wherein the banner information of one or more of the devices includes common vulnerability and exposure identifiers (CVEs) and the banner infomiation of one or more of the devices does not include a CVE, identifying the devices based on the banner information including classifying devices without known CVEs by a device type, determining vulnerability scores for the devices with known CVEs based on retrieved CVE information, and determining vulnerability scores for the devices without CVEs based on a series of exploitability and impact parameter estimates associated with the device type classifications. Some methods include estimating a cyberattack vulnerability risk for the devices using the determined vulnerability scores. 42 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-10
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p.ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
Aquatic organism monitoring devices and aquatic organism monitoring methods are described. According to one aspect, a monitoring device (12) includes a housing (40) configured to be physically associated with an aquatic organism (16), environmental circuitry (52, 72, 74) configured to generate a first output indicative of at least one environmental parameter of an environment of the organism, behavioral circuitry (68, 70) coupled with the housing and configured to generate a second output indicative of at least one behavioral parameter of the organism, physiological circuitry (56-59, 76) coupled with the housing and configured to generate a third output indicative of at least one physiological parameter of the organism, and a transmitter (53) configured to transmit an acoustic signal externally of the housing, and wherein the acoustic signal includes information regarding one or more of the at least one environmental parameter, the at least one behavioral parameter, and the at least one physiological parameter.
USING DISTRIBUTED POWER ELECTRONICS-BASED DEVICES TO IMPROVE THE VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY STABILITY OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Methods include, in response to a line frequency variation of a power grid, adjusting a voltage setpoint of a voltage regulator coupled to the power grid at a grid edge to maintain a voltage at the grid edge, wherein the adjusting the regulated voltage setpoint is configured to reduce the line frequency variation to stabilize the line frequency of the power grid. Apparatus include a voltage regulator configured to couple to a power grid at a grid edge and to maintain a voltage at the grid edge, wherein the voltage regulator is further configured to adjust a voltage setpoint of a voltage regulator in response to a line frequency variation of the power grid to reduce the line frequency variation and stabilize the line frequency of the power grid. 37 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-23
H02J 3/00 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
We have discovered that heating PFAS in the presence of silica resulted in destruction of over 90% of PFAS under surprisingly mild conditions. Experimental results are presented showing that the reaction occurs along with etching of the silica glass, presumably caused by HF created during the reaction or in previous reactions. The methods of destroying PFAS are especially effective for treating relatively concentrated solutions such as those commonly encountered in AFFF waste stock and cleanup near fire-fighting training sites, as well as concentrated waste solutions from industrial sites involving the manufacture or application of PFAS.
Methods can include accessing an organizational framework describing an organization, wherein the organizational framework comprises one or more relational matrices defining matrixed interdependencies between business functions, business processes, engineering applications, assets, responsible entities, and facilities of the organization, and using the relational matrices to compute a criticality of an asset, engineering application, or business process, and using a computed criticality to compute a value at risk or a value of a consequence to the organization.
45.
PLANT SUPPLEMENT DELIVERY ASSEMBLIES, PLANT SUPPLEMENT DELIVERY ASSEMBLY INSERTS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING PLANT SUPPLEMENTS
Plant supplement delivery assemblies are provided that can include an insert having collapsible insert sidewalls complimentary to the exterior sidewalls of the assembly housing, the collapsible insert sidewalls defining at least a portion of a container configured to house a plant supplement. Plant supplement delivery inserts are also provided that can include collapsible sidewalls extending between a discharge end and a butt end to define a container configured to house plant supplement. The butt end can be configured to operably engage a biased member, and the insert can further include a stem extending from the discharge end. The stem can define a conduit in fluid communication with the container. Methods for providing plant supplements include operably engaging a biased member with a butt end of a container to collapse sidewalls of the container and provide plant supplement from the container through a stem into a plant.
A01G 7/06 - Traitement des arbres ou des plantes en cours de croissance, p.ex. pour prévenir la décomposition du bois, pour teinter les fleurs ou le bois, pour prolonger la vie des plantes
Shear-assisted extrusion processes for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock material are provided. The processes can include applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion to the same location on the feedstock material. Devices for this can include a die tool defined by a die face extending from a rim of the die face inwardly at an angle greater than zero in relation to a sidewall of the die tool in at least one cross section; and/or a die tool defining an opening configured to receive feedstock material for extrusion and further defining a die face defining a recess within the die face and contiguous with the opening. Shear-assisted extrusion processes are also provided that can mix different portions of the feedstock material within a recess about the opening prior to feedstock material entering the opening; and extruding the mixed portions.
An activity assistance system includes a video camera arranged to acquire video of a person performing an activity, an output device configured to output human- perceptible prompts, and an electronic processor programmed to execute an activity script. The script comprises a sequence of steps choreographing the activity. The execution of each step includes presenting a prompt via the output device and detecting an event or sequence of events subsequent to the presenting of the prompt. Each event is detected by performing object detection on the video to detect one or more objects depicted in the video and applying one or more object-oriented image analysis functions to detect a spatial or temporal arrangement of one or more of the detected objects. Each event detection triggers an action comprising at least one of presenting a prompt via the output device and and/or going to another step of the activity script.
G06V 20/40 - RECONNAISSANCE OU COMPRÉHENSION D’IMAGES OU DE VIDÉOS Éléments spécifiques à la scène dans le contenu vidéo
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p.ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 20/70 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies mentales, p.ex. la thérapie psychologique ou le training autogène
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p.ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
48.
FIREARM DISCHARGE LOCATION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Firearm discharge location systems and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a firearm discharge location system (10) includes a plurality of microphone devices (16) individually configured to receive acoustic signals of a firearm discharge and to generate information regarding the received acoustic signals of the firearm discharge, a locator system configured to identify a plurality of locations of the microphone devices during the generation of the information regarding the received acoustic signals of the firearm discharge by the microphone devices, and processing circuitry configured to use the identified locations of the microphone devices and the information regarding the received acoustic signals of the firearm discharge to identify the location of the firearm discharge.
G01S 5/18 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01S 5/22 - Position de source déterminée par coordination de plusieurs lignes de position définies par des mesures de différence de parcours
49.
PROTEIN PANELS FOR THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS/PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AGGRESSIVE PROSTATE CANCER
THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC. (USA)
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Rodland, Karin
Liu, Tao
Cullen, Jennifer
Petrovics, Gyorgy
Srivastava, Sudhir
Kagan, Jacob
Abrégé
Disclosed herein are methods of diagnosing or prognosing aggressive prostate cancer in a subject and methods of treating a subject with aggressive prostate cancer. For example, the methods can include measuring increased expression of aggressive prostate cancer-related molecules (such as FOLH1, SPARC, TGFB1, CAMKK2, NCOA2, EGFR, or PSA) and optionally administering a therapeutically effective amount of aggressive prostate cancer therapy.
C12Q 1/25 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des enzymes qui ne peuvent pas être classées dans les groupes
C12Q 1/34 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir une hydrolase
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
Methods can include preparing a target substrate that includes a fissile atom, and layering at least one surface of the substrate with a capturing layer. Fissile target materials are provided. The fissile target materials can include a target substrate and a capturing layer operably interfacing with at least one surface of the target substrate. The methods can include irradiating fissile target material to capture fission products of the irradiated fissile target material in a capturing layer of the target material. Fission fissile target materials are also provided that can include a target substrate comprising at least one fissile atom and a capturing layer operably interfacing with at least one surface of the target substrate. Methods for separating fissioned product from fission fissile target materials are also provided. The methods can include separating at least a portion of the captured layer of the fissioned fissile target material.
G21G 1/02 - Dispositions pour la conversion des éléments chimiques par rayonnement électromagnétique, radiations corpusculaires ou bombardement par des particules, p.ex. production d'isotopes radioactifs dans les réacteurs nucléaires
B32B 15/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal
G21G 1/10 - Dispositions pour la conversion des éléments chimiques par rayonnement électromagnétique, radiations corpusculaires ou bombardement par des particules, p.ex. production d'isotopes radioactifs à l'extérieur des réacteurs nucléaires ou des accélérateurs de particules par bombardement avec des particules électriquement chargées
G21K 5/08 - Supports pour cibles ou pour objets à irradier
H05H 6/00 - Cibles pour la production de réactions nucléaires
CAN bus signal format inference includes: extracting candidate signals from training CAN bus message traffic; defining one or more signals, each signal being a candidate signal that matches structural characteristics of a matching data type and each signal being assigned the matching data type; and generating an inferred CAN bus protocol with which the defined one or more signals conform. Signals are extracted from CAN bus message traffic using the inferred CAN bus protocol, an anomaly in an extracted signal is detected, and an alert is generated indicating the detected anomaly. In another aspect, a transport protocol (TP) signal is extracted and analyzed to determine a fraction of the TP signal that matches opcodes of a machine language instruction set, and an anomaly is detected based at least in part on the determined fraction exceeding an opcode anomaly threshold.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
An electronic device is disclosed, which is connectable with a CAN bus or other broadcast network. The electronic device programmed to compute expected periods and period variability metrics for historical accumulations of messages for different message headers and to identify periodic message headers based on the period variability metrics, and is further programmed to detect a temporal anomaly as a deviation of a period of a most recent set of two or more messages with a periodic message header from the expected period for the periodic message header, and to generate an alert indicating the detected temporal anomaly. The electronic device may be further programmed to maintain a state machine for a vehicle (or other platform) including the CAN bus and perform state-aware anomaly detection.
Methods include iterating a price vector between a coordinator and a plurality of participants, wherein the price vector comprises prices for energy services and ancillary services to be produced or consumed by the participants during a plurality of time periods that form power transmission time sequence of power transmission over a power transmission network, until a convergent price vector is obtained, and responsive to the convergent price vector, producing or consuming power over the power transmission network and providing ancillary services to the power transmission network during at least one of the time periods of the power transmission time sequence. Related apparatus are also disclosed.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water can be concentrated and prepared for destruction in a pretreatment phase. Following annihilation of the PFAS in supercritical conditions to levels below 5 parts per trillion (ppt), the water effluent can be used to recover heat, returned to sub-critical conditions, and then released back into the environment.
A62D 3/40 - Procédés pour rendre les substances chimiques nuisibles inoffensives ou moins nuisibles en effectuant un changement chimique dans les substances par chauffage pour effectuer une modification chimique, p.ex. par pyrolyse
C02F 1/72 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation
C02F 1/02 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par chauffage
C02F 1/04 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par chauffage par distillation ou évaporation
C02F 1/44 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par dialyse, osmose ou osmose inverse
55.
NEUROSLEEVE FOR CLOSED LOOP EMG-FES BASED CONTROL OF PATHOLOGICAL TREMORS
A tremor suppression device includes a garment wearable on an anatomical region and including electrodes contacting the anatomical region when the garment is worn on the anatomical region, and an electronic controller configured to: detect electromyography (EMG) signals as a function of anatomical location and time using the electrodes; identify tremors as a function of anatomical location and time based on the EMG signals; and apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) at one or more anatomical locations as a function of time using the electrodes to suppress the identified tremors.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61B 5/389 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électromyographie [EMG]
A61B 5/395 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électromyographie [EMG] - Détails de la stimulation, p.ex. stimulation d’un nerf pour provoquer une réponse EMG
A therapeutic or diagnostic device comprises a wearable electrodes garment including electrodes disposed to contact skin when the wearable electrodes garment is worn, and an electronic controller operatively connected with the electrodes. The electronic controller is programmed to perform a method including: receiving surface electromyography (EMG) signals via the electrodes and extracting one or more motor unit (MU) action potentials from the surface EMG signals. The method may further include identifying an intended movement based at least on features representing the one or more extracted MU action potentials and delivering functional electrical stimulation (FES) effective to implement the intended movement via the electrodes of the wearable electrodes garment. The method may further include generating a patient performance report based at least on a comparison of features representing the one or more extracted MU action potentials and features representing expected and/or baseline MU action potentials for a known intended movement.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p.ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
G16H 15/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux rapports médicaux, p.ex. leur création ou leur transmission
A61B 5/389 - Modalités, c. à d. méthodes diagnostiques spécifiques Électromyographie [EMG]
A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p.ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
A toroidal optical device can include a ring mirror defining a toroidal optical cavity symmetric about an axis and an optical coupler situated inside the toroidal optical cavity. The optical coupler can be situated to direct an input light first received from outside the toroidal optical cavity propagating inside the toroidal optical cavity, to multiply reflect from the ring mirror inside the toroidal optical cavity. A method includes producing one or more additional ring mirrors defining a toroidal optical cavity symmetric about a sagittal axis using a first ring mirror as a master form, and affixing an optical coupler inside the optical cavity to at least one of the one or more additional ring mirrors.
G01J 3/12 - Production du spectre; Monochromateurs
G01N 21/25 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
A radio frequency (RF) jamming device includes a differential segmented aperture (DSA), a jammer source outputting a jamming signal at one or more frequencies or frequency bands to be jammed, and RF electronics that amplify and feed the jamming signal to the DSA so as to emit a jamming beam. The DSA includes an array of electrically conductive tapered projections, and the RF electronics comprise power splitters configured to split the jamming signal to aperture pixels of the DSA. The aperture pixels comprise pairs of electrically conductive tapered projections of the array of electrically conductive tapered projections. The RF electronics further comprise pixel power amplifiers, each connected to amplify the jamming signal fed to a single corresponding aperture pixel of the DSA. The RF jamming device may include a rifle-shaped housing, with the DSA mounted at a distal end of the barrel of the rifle-shaped housing.
A Register Transfer Level (RTL) representation is recovered from a netlist representing an integrated circuit (IC). The netlist is converted to a graph comprising nodes belonging to a set of node types and edges connecting the nodes. The set of node types includes an instance node type representing an electronic component and a wire node type representing signal transfer between components. The graph is converted to a standardized graph by replacing subgraphs of the graph with standardized subgraphs. An RTL representation of the standardized graph is generated by operations including building signal declarations in a hardware description language (HDL) from the wire nodes of the standardized graph and building signal assignments in the HDL from instance nodes of the standardized graph.
G06F 30/323 - Traduction ou migration, p.ex. logique à logique, traduction de langage descriptif de matériel ou traduction de liste d’interconnections [Netlist]
60.
POLYMER-FUNCTIONALIZED MAGNETIC PARTICLE EMBODIMENTS FOR SOLUTE SEPARATION, AND DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR USING THE SAME
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a polymer-functionalized particle for using in isolating and extracting solutes, such as rare earth metals, lithium, and the like. The polymer-functionalized particles exhibit strong resistance to agglomeration and degradation even in high ionic strength and/or temperature environments. A post-particle synthesis method for making the polymer-functionalized particle is disclosed, along with a magnetic separation device and that can be used in system embodiments to facilitate use and regeneration of the polymer-functionalized particles in solute extraction.
H01F 1/00 - Aimants ou corps magnétiques, caractérisés par les matériaux magnétiques appropriés; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés magnétiques
H01F 1/42 - Aimants ou corps magnétiques, caractérisés par les matériaux magnétiques appropriés; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés magnétiques en matériaux organiques ou organo-métalliques
Techniques and apparatuses are described that enable transformative Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) analyses and methodologies for a bulk electric power system, including methods of designing, reviewing, revising, testing, implementing, verifying, or validating a RAS. An improved RAS improves operation of the power system, including performance, reliability, control, and asset utilization. The example methodologies discussed - also referred to as a transformative Remedial Action Scheme tool (TRAST) - provide an end-to-end solution for adaptively setting RAS parameters based on realistic and near real-time operation conditions to improve power grid reliability and grid asset utilization, by leveraging utility data analysis and employing dynamic simulations and machine learning to significantly simplify and shorten the entire RAS process.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H02H 7/26 - Protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câbles ou de lignes, p.ex. pour déconnecter une section dans laquelle un court-circuit, un défaut à la terre, ou une décharge d'arc se sont produits
H02H 9/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion
Heat exchanger assemblies including molten salt, liquid metal, or water/steam as part of the heat exchange fluids of the heat exchanger assembly are provided. The heat exchanger assemblies can include: at least one thermal interface between primary and secondary heat exchange fluids of the heat exchanger assembly; a sensor operably engaged with the at least one interface; and a fission reactor operably coupled to the heat exchanger assembly. The sensor may be installed in conjunction with the heat exchanger fabrication process as an embedded sensor.
F22B 37/38 - Détermination ou signalisation des conditions de marche dans les chaudières à vapeur, p.ex. enregistrant la direction ou le débit du courant d'eau dans les tubes
G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
F28F 27/00 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur
G21C 1/22 - Réacteurs hétérogènes, c. à d. dans lesquels le combustible et le modérateur sont séparés utilisant du combustible liquide ou gazeux
63.
CONTROL OF ENERGY STORAGE TO REDUCE ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM OFF-NOMINAL FREQUENCY DEVIATIONS
A hybrid power generation system is formed by the combination of an energy storage system (ESS) and a rotating synchronous power generator (SPG). Energy is stored in or released from the ESS in response to measurements of the at least one angle parameter, selected from rotor, torque, or power angle of the SPG, to provide active frequency damping of electrical power output. The control of ESS energy exchange increases the stabilizing impact of the SPG inertia on the frequency of electricity in an electrical network or power grid. The hybrid power generation system can have an effective equal area criterion for stability limit that is greater than that of the SPG operating without the ESS. The hybrid power generation system can enable the electrical network to have a greater proportion of variable or distributed energy resource (DER) power generation systems without otherwise exceeding stability limits.
H02J 3/24 - Dispositions pour empêcher ou réduire les oscillations de puissance dans les réseaux
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
Firearm discharge location systems and methods are described. According to one aspect, a firearm discharge location system includes a plurality of microphones spaced from one another, timing circuitry configured to generate a plurality of asynchronous timing references, wherein data capture operations with respect to the microphones of a first pair are synchronized with one another using a first of the timing references and data capture operations with respect to the microphones of a second pair are synchronized with one another using a second of the timing references, and processing circuitry configured to use outputs of the first and second pairs of the microphones to identify a location of a firearm discharge.
Systems and methods are described for coordinating volt-var control between sub-transmission and distribution systems. Distributed energy resources of a distribution system are aggregated into virtual power plants from which reactive power can optimally be dispatched to the sub-transmission system. A sub-transmission controller executes a volt-var AC optimal power flow optimisation function to minimize voltage fluctuations that might otherwise occur when coordinating with a distribution system having distributed energy resources. The distribution system can use a sensitivity matrix for regulating voltage at distribution feeders while fulfilling a transmission or sub-transmission system's demand requests.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
G05B 17/02 - Systèmes impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs desdits systèmes électriques
H02J 3/18 - Dispositions pour réglage, élimination ou compensation de puissance réactive dans les réseaux
66.
MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE STATUS OF FREQUENCY-MANAGED ELECTRIC DEVICES FROM FREQUENCY HISTORY
Apparatus comprise control circuitry configured to control a line frequency of a microgrid by directing a first set of one or more electrical devices coupled to the microgrid to produce a change in the line frequency through a change in operation of the first set, such that a second set of one or more electrical devices coupled to the microgrid adjusts operation in response to a detected line frequency changeably produced by the first set. Related methods and additional apparatus and methods are disclosed. Apparatus and methods are disclosed that use line frequency and/or line voltage. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed that use control history.
H02J 3/00 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif
H02J 3/04 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour connecter des réseaux de même fréquence, mais provenant de sources différentes
A radio frequency (RF) aperture includes an interface printed circuit board. An array of electrically conductive tapered projections have bases disposed on a front side of the interface printed circuit board and extend away from the front side of the interface printed circuit board. Chip baluns are mounted on the back side of the interface printed circuit board. Each chip balun has a balanced port electrically connected with two neighboring electrically conductive tapered projections via electrical feedthroughs passing through the interface printed circuit board. Each chip balun further has an unbalanced port, and RF circuitry disposed at the back side of the interface printed circuit board is electrically connected with the unbalanced ports of the chip baluns. The electrically conductive tapered projections include dielectric tapered projections and an electrically conductive layer disposed on an inner or outer surface of the dielectric tapered projections.
H01Q 21/06 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles
H01Q 1/36 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p.ex. cône, spirale, parapluie
H01Q 9/28 - Antennes résonnantes avec alimentation intermédiaire entre les extrémités de l'antenne, p.ex. dipôle alimenté par le centre Éléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
H01Q 23/00 - Antennes comportant des circuits ou des éléments de circuit actifs qui leur sont intégrés ou liés
68.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION WITH SCALABLE, MODULAR NETWORK NODES
A radio frequency (RF) aperture includes an interface board. An array of electrically conductive tapered projections have bases disposed on a front side of the interface printed circuit board and extend away from the front side of the interface printed circuit board. RF circuitry is disposed at the back side of the interface board and is electrically connected with the electrically conductive tapered projections.
69.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION WITH SCALABLE, MODULAR NETWORK NODES
A radio frequency (RF) aperture includes an interface board. An array of electrically conductive tapered projections have bases disposed on a front side of the interface printed circuit board and extend away from the front side of the interface printed circuit board. RF circuitry is disposed at the back side of the interface board and is electrically connected with the electrically conductive tapered projections.
H01Q 13/00 - Cornets ou embouchures de guide d'onde; Antennes à fentes; Antennes guide d'onde à ondes de fuite; Structures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée
A radio frequency (RF) aperture includes an array of electrically conductive tapered projections arranged to define a curved aperture surface, such as a semi-cylinder aperture surface, or a cylinder aperture surface (which may be constructed as two semi-circular aperture surfaces mutually arranged to define the cylinder aperture surface). The RF aperture may further include a top array of electrically conductive tapered projections arranged to define a top aperture surface. The top aperture surface may be planar, and a cylinder axis of cylinder aperture surface may be perpendicular to the plane of the planar top aperture surface. The RF aperture may further include baluns mounted on at least one printed circuit board, each having a balanced port electrically connected with two neighboring electrically conductive tapered projections of the array and further having an unbalanced port.
H01Q 21/20 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles les unités étant espacées le long d'un trajet curviligne ou adjacent à celui-ci
B64C 1/36 - Fuselages; Caractéristiques structurales communes aux fuselages, voilures, surfaces stabilisatrices ou organes apparentés adaptés pour recevoir des antennes ou des radômes
H01P 5/10 - Dispositifs de couplage du type guide d'ondes destinés au couplage de lignes ou de dispositifs de différentes sortes destinés au couplage de lignes ou de dispositifs équilibrés avec des lignes ou des dispositifs déséquilibrés
H05K 1/18 - Circuits imprimés associés structurellement à des composants électriques non imprimés
71.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION WITH SCALABLE, MODULAR NETWORK NODES
A radio frequency (RF) aperture includes an interface board. An array of electrically conductive tapered projections have bases disposed on a front side of the interface printed circuit board and extend away from the front side of the interface printed circuit board. RF circuitry is disposed at the back side of the interface board and is electrically connected with the electrically conductive tapered projections.
H01Q 13/00 - Cornets ou embouchures de guide d'onde; Antennes à fentes; Antennes guide d'onde à ondes de fuite; Structures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée
Imaging systems, including radio frequency, microwave and millimeter-wave arrangements, and related methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes an antenna array, a position capture system configured to generate position information indicative of locations of one of the antenna array and the target at the first and second moments in time, and wherein the one of the antenna array and the target move between the first and second moments in time, a transceiver configured to control the antenna array to emit electromagnetic energy towards the target and to generate an output that is indicative of the received electromagnetic energy, a data acquisition system configured to generate radar data, processing circuitry configured to process the position information and the radar data to generate image data regarding the target, and an interface configured to use the image data to generate visual images regarding the target.
Systems and methods that directly image attenuation-based object grid, use a source grid to improve imaging of the object grid using a high-energy polychromatic source, and use a detector grid having gratings oriented substantially orthogonally to that of the object grid, can address artifacts and beam hardening effects that limit the quality and discriminatory power of high-energy x-ray imaging that includes phase contrast.
G01N 23/041 - Imagerie en contraste de phase, p.ex. en utilisant des interféromètres à réseau
G01N 23/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p.ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou
G01N 23/02 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p.ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau
G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p.ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
74.
SAMPLING FOR MONITORING PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN SURFACE WATER, GROUNDWATER AND PORE WATER
Methods of passively sampling PFAS in the environment, PFAS sorbents, apparatus and systems (apparatus plus conditions) for sampling groundwater, porewater, and surface water are described.
Techniques and apparatuses are described for a cybersecurity risk management tool to assess cybersecurity risk and prioritize cybersecurity correction plans. The cybersecurity risk management tool categorizes cybersecurity framework security controls into maturity indicator levels, identifies implementation states achieved by an entity with respect to the cybersecurity framework security controls, and determines which of the maturity indicator levels represents the implementation state achieved by the entity with respect to each of the cybersecurity framework security controls. A cost-benefit analysis for modifying from the implementation state achieved by the entity to a next implementation state to be achieved by the entity with respect to the cybersecurity framework security controls is also enabled. The cost-benefit analysis leverages factored weights including aspects indicative of security perspectives, Gaussian distributions, and the maturity indicator levels.
G06F 21/57 - Certification ou préservation de plates-formes informatiques fiables, p.ex. démarrages ou arrêts sécurisés, suivis de version, contrôles de logiciel système, mises à jour sécurisées ou évaluation de vulnérabilité
76.
COMPUTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL METHODS AND APPARATUS
Computing system operational methods and apparatus are described. According to one aspect, a computing system operational method includes accessing user information regarding a user logging onto a computing device of the computing system, processing the user information to determine if the user information is authentic, as a result of the processing determining that the user information is authentic, first enabling the computing device to execute an application segment, and as a result of the processing determining that the user information is authentic, second enabling the application segment to communicate data externally of the computing device via one of a plurality of network segments of the computing system.
G06F 21/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour protéger les calculateurs, leurs composants, les programmes ou les données contre une activité non autorisée
77.
DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE IONIZATION AND ANALYTE DETECTION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a system for selectively ionizing samples that may comprise a plurality of different analytes that are not normally detectable using the same ionization technique. The disclosed system comprises a unique split flow tube that can be coupled with a plurality of ionization sources to facilitate using different ionization techniques for the same sample. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for determining the presence of analytes in a sample, wherein the number and type of detectable analytes that can be identified is increased and sensitivity and selectivity are not sacrificed.
G01N 27/62 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant les décharges électriques, p.ex. l'émission cathodique
H01J 49/00 - Spectromètres pour particules ou tubes séparateurs de particules
78.
METHOD FOR FORMING HOLLOW PROFILE NON-CIRCULAR EXTRUSIONS USING SHEAR ASSISTED PROCESSING AND EXTRUSION (SHAPE)
A process for forming extruded products using a device having a scroll face configured to apply a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion force to the same preselected location on material wherein a combination of the rotational shearing force and the axial extrusion force upon the same location cause a portion of the material to plasticize, flow and recombine in desired configurations. This process provides for a significant number of advantages and industrial applications, including but not limited to extruding tubes used for vehicle components with 50 to 100 percent greater ductility and energy absorption over conventional extrusion technologies, while dramatically reducing manufacturing costs.
Transformer power management controllers and transformer power management methods are described. According to one aspect, a transformer power management controller includes processing circuitry configured to monitor an electrical characteristic of electrical energy which is received from a secondary of a transformer of an electric power system, use the monitored electrical characteristic to determine transformer loading information which is indicative of an amount of power which is being supplied by the secondary of the transformer to a plurality of loads which are coupled with the secondary of the transformer, and use the transformer loading information to adjust an amount of the electrical energy which is supplied by the secondary of the transformer to at least one of the loads which is coupled with the secondary of the transformer.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
H02J 3/00 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif
A system is described for protecting a cyber-physical system against a potential attacker of the cyber-physical system. The system includes at least one processor configured to: collect historical information about the cyber-physical system, and train, based on the historical information, a machine-learned model to predict future conditions of at least a portion of the cyber-physical system. Responsive to detecting an input signal to the cyber-physical system, the system is configured to output an alert to the cyber-physical system indicative of a potential attacker, and respond to the input signal by simulating, based on the future conditions predicted by the machine-learned model, functionality and communications of the at least a portion of the cyber-physical system.
In the management of modern power grids, inter-area oscillations are a growing problem stemming from reductions in stability margins arising as power grids are pushed ever closer to their operating limits. The degree of damping of these oscillations typically decreases as power transfers between areas grow larger, especially over weak transmission connections and longer distances. Such oscillations may lead to system breakup and even cascading blackouts. Apparatus and methods are disclosed for power modulation of a power grid comprising a plurality of end-use loads. Examples of practical applications of the disclosed technology include apparatus and methods for implementing demand-side control to achieve direct modulation of real power demand in order to damp inter-area oscillations or provide frequency regulation. Certain disclosed apparatus and methods can be used for practical applications including active control of devices such as air conditioners, water heaters, plug-in electric vehicles, etc. In some examples, both primary frequency response (rapid) and secondary frequency regulation (slower) become practical on a large scale. Desired goals of speed, accuracy and magnitude can all be achievable through real-time modulation of this heterogeneous collection of multiple types of end-use loads. In some examples of the disclosed technology, three aspects of the power system (generation, transmission and distribution, and demand) can participate in the control of power distribution over large distances and with substantially improved robustness with respect to variations in load and topology in order to prevent or reduce the occurrences of system break up and possible resultant blackouts. affected by drop-outs or restorations of tie-lines or buses to the grid). For simplicity, the modeling in FIGS. 10-15 assumes only one mode to be lightly damped, thus this mode will dominate over more strongly damped additional modes. [0106] Predominant oscillatory mode: The Alberta mode at 0.324 Hz with 0.5% damping. [0107] Contingencies: These parameters are assumed fault conditions applied to the system in the MiniWECC model: [0108] Contingency #1: A sudden loss of generator #4 (1275 MW) on bus #9. [0109] Contingency #2: A three-phase fault on the 500 kV line connecting bus #89 and bus #90 resulting in the line tripping after three cycles. [0110] Cases specifying the end-use loads participating in power modulation: These parameters are the numbers and types of end-use loads (e.g., water heaters, air conditioners, plug-in electric vehicles, etc.) and their power levels which are participating in power modulation. Water heaters located on the six load buses 902-912 are assumed, with 2 GigaWatt (GW) per area in case #1 and 5 GW per area in case #2. [0111] Case #0: No demand-side control is assumed ¨ this is the base-line for comparison with cases #1 and #2. [0112] Case #1: Demand-side control is implemented with a low penetration of a population of water heaters in each area (e.g., a relatively small fraction giving a total of 2 GW per area). With low penetration, the potential damping effectiveness is expected to be lower. Whether this lower effectiveness is still adequate to modulate power depends on the magnitude of the oscillations in the power grid. [0113] Case #2: A higher penetration of water heaters in each area (a total of 5 GW per area). The damping effectiveness of case #2 is thus expected to be higher, as illustrated in FIGS. 11-12 and 14-15. - 30 - [0114] Coordination period: This is the length of time over which power modulation is effected, after which all end-use loads participating in power modulation are released from the lockout state, and then a new interval of power modulation is started. End-use loads not participating in power modulation for this coordination period are not affected by this procedure.
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for extracting maximal frequency response potential in controllable loads. In one example, a method includes assigning a fitness metric to at least one electrical device coupled to a power grid, assigning a frequency threshold based on the fitness metric, and transmitting the assigned frequency threshold to the at least one electrical device. The fitness metric can be based at least in part on an availability component and a quality component associated with the at least one device and the frequency threshold can cause the at least one electrical device to activate autonomously based on a frequency of the power grid.
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p.ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseau; Circuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p.ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
Apparatus includes a plurality of electrode arrangements spaced apart from each other opposite an ion propagation axis and defining an ion transfer channel that extends along the ion propagation axis that tapers between an input end that is situated to receive ions and an output end that is situated to couple the received ions to an input end of an ion guide. Methods include positioning a plurality of electrode arrangements at oblique angles opposite an ion propagation axis so as to form an ion transfer channel that tapers between an input end and an output end, and coupling the output end of the ion transfer channel to an input end of an ion optical element so as to direct ions in the ion transfer channel into the ion optical element. RF voltages are applied for confining the ions. Travelling waves are generated along the ion propagation axis.
Decontamination compositions are described. The decontamination composition comprises an aqueous solution of a water soluble cerium salt or a dispersion of cerium oxide in water. The decontamination composition may optionally include at least one of an oxidizer, a surfactant, a co-solvent, a chelating agent, and a polymer. Methods of decontaminating clothing are also described.
A62D 3/38 - Procédés pour rendre les substances chimiques nuisibles inoffensives ou moins nuisibles en effectuant un changement chimique dans les substances par réaction avec des agents chimiques par combustion
C11D 3/04 - Composés inorganiques solubles dans l'eau
C11D 3/12 - Composés inorganiques insolubles dans l'eau
C11D 11/00 - Méthodes particulières pour la préparation de compositions contenant des mélanges de détergents
85.
GRID STABILIZATION USING ADJUSTED VOLTAGE REGULATOR RESPONSE TO GRID CHARACTERISTICS
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for control systems for improving stability of electrical grids by temporarily reducing voltage output of electrical generators responsive to transient events on an electrical grid. In one example of the disclosed technology, a controller is coupled is to an automatic voltage regulator, which in turn adjusts excitation current of an electrical generator responsive to changes in frequency detected for the electrical grid. Reducing the output voltage temporarily allows for smaller generators to provide power to the microgrid. Methods for selecting parameters determining how the controller generates a regulation signal used to adjust the excitation current are further disclosed.
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
G05F 1/12 - Régulation de la tension ou de l'intensité là où la variable effectivement régulée par le dispositif de réglage final est du type alternatif
H02J 3/12 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau
86.
BILE SALT HYDROLASE PROBE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Probe embodiments for targeting, identifying, and isolating enzymes exhibiting BSH activity as well as devices and kits that use the probes are described herein. Methods of making and using the probes, devices, and kits are also described. In some embodiments, probes, devices, and kits for targeting, identifying, and isolating enzymes in a biological sample are disclosed. In some embodiments, compositions and methods of treatment using the probes, devices, and kits disclosed herein are described.
C12Q 1/34 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir une hydrolase
G01N 33/92 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des lipides, p.ex. le cholestérol
87.
PROBE FOR SELECTIVELY CHARACTERIZING ENZYMES INVOLVED IN XENOBIOTIC METABOLISM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Activity-based probes that can be used to selectively identify and characterize enzymes that are involved in different phases of xenobiotic metabolism in a host and its microbiota population(s) are described. The activity-based probes described specifically label only their target active enzymes involved in xenobiotic metabolism and therefore provide a measurement of true protein functional activity rather than transcript or protein abundance. The activity-based probes also provide multimodal profiling of these active enzymes. Methods for preparing the activity based probes and exemplary methods for their use also are disclosed.
C07C 15/00 - Hydrocarbures cycliques ne contenant que des cycles aromatiques à six chaînons en tant que partie cyclique
C12Q 1/44 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir une hydrolase une estérase
G01N 33/58 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des substances marquées
A wearable patient device is provided that includes one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can record one or both of ECG information or phonocardiographic information. The sensor information can be used to determine the blood pressure of a monitored individual, including on a continuous basis. Blood pressure can be determined using one or both of a determined time to empty or fill one or more heart chambers or first and second blood velocities. Vital sign information can be provided to a monitoring individual, including graphical representations of trend information.
Probe embodiments for identifying analytes involved in biofuel or bioenergy production, bioremediation, or nutrient cycling as well as methods of making and use are described herein. In some embodiments, probes identifying cellulose degradation and/or sugar transport, lignin or chitin degradation, or peptide or toxin metabolism are included. In some embodiments, probes for identifying analytes in a soil sample are included in the compositions and methods disclosed herein.
C07H 3/00 - Composés contenant uniquement des atomes d'hydrogène et des radicaux saccharide, ces radicaux ne comportant que des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
C12Q 1/54 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir le glucose ou le galactose
G01N 33/58 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des substances marquées
90.
TRANSFER HYDROGENATION OF HEAVY HYDROCARBONS WITH HYDROGEN-DONOR SOLVENTS
Processes for treating highly viscous hydrocarbons, such as bitumen from oil sands or petroleum residues, with hydrogen-donor solvents are described. The hydrogen-donor solvent is prepared. A mixture of the hydrocarbon and the hydrogen-donor solvent is heated, and the product is cooled to produce a low viscosity and mildly upgraded hydrocarbon. The hydrogen-donor solvent can be modified to improve its solvent usefulness.
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
C10G 1/06 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par hydrogénation destructive
C10G 31/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par chauffage, refroidissement ou traitement par la pression
C10G 47/00 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, pour obtenir des fractions à point d'ébullition inférieur
C10G 49/00 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, non prévu dans un seul des groupes , , , ou
C10G 69/06 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un autre procédé de conversion uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant au moins une étape de craquage thermique en l'absence d'hydrogène
91.
LIGNIN TO LIQUID FUELS AND POLYOLS USING BIOMASS-DERIVED SOLVENTS
A process of producing a distillate fuel from lignin includes: preparing a biomass-derived lignin solvent; dissolving the lignin in the biomass-derived solvent; and separating undissolved lignin and mineral matter to produce a syncrude. In certain embodiments, the process further includes subjecting the syncrude to a hydrotreatment/hydrogenation process to produce a distillate fuel. A process to improve direct lignin liquefaction includes: using a non- hydrogenated lipid in a direct lignin liquefaction process to facilitate lignin depolymerization. A process for using a biomass-derived feedstock as a hydrogen donor includes: providing a biomass-derived feedstock; modifying the feedstock to improve its usefulness as a hydrogen donor; and conducting a transfer hydrogenation process using the modified feedstock as a hydrogen donor.
C10G 3/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de matières organiques contenant de l'oxygène, p.ex. huiles, acides gras
C08H 7/00 - Lignine; Lignine modifiée; Produits dérivés à haut poids moléculaire
C08L 97/00 - Compositions contenant des matières contenant de la lignine
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
C10G 1/06 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par hydrogénation destructive
C10G 47/00 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, pour obtenir des fractions à point d'ébullition inférieur
C10G 49/00 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, non prévu dans un seul des groupes , , , ou
C10G 69/06 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un autre procédé de conversion uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant au moins une étape de craquage thermique en l'absence d'hydrogène
92.
TEACH MODE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTIC MANIPULATORS
A robot system ( 100) includes a robot (1 10), a teach pendant (130) having an operator interface, and a robot controller (120) with a computer (140) and associated hardware and software containing a virtual representation of the robot (1 10) and the environment (151). The system (100) employs a method for avoiding collisions including moving a manipulator arm (165) along an actual path (175) in an environment (151) containing objects (177) constituting collision geometry. Operator input is entered into the teach pendant (130), whereby the operator is able to directly control motion of the robot (1 10) along the actual path (175). A recent history of the motion of the robot (1 10) is recorded, and a predicted path (660) of the robot (1 10) is developed based on the input entered into the teach pendant (130) and the recent history of the motion of the robot (1 10). Real-time collision checking between the predicted path (660) and the collision geometry is performed while the operator manually controls the robot (1 10) using the teach pendant (130).
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u - caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande, par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/427 - Apprentissage de positions successives en poursuivant la position d'un manche à balai, d'une manette pour commander l'asservissement en position de la tête porte-outil, commande maître-esclave
Reactor target assemblies are provided that can include a housing defining a perimeter of at least one volume and Np or Am spheres within the one volume. Reactor assemblies are provided that can include a reactor vessel and a bundle of target assemblies within the reactor vessel, at least one of the target assemblies comprising a housing defining a volume with Np or Am spheres being within the volume. Irradiation methods are also provided that can include irradiating Np or Am spheres within a nuclear reactor, then removing the irradiated spheres from the reactor and treating the irradiated spheres.
Embodiments of localized superconcentrated electrolytes (LSEs) for stable operation of electrochemical devices, such as rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and sensors, are disclosed. Electrochemical devices, such as rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and sensors, including the LSEs are also disclosed. The LSEs include an active salt, a solvent in which the active salt is soluble, and a diluent in which the active salt is insoluble or poorly soluble. In certain embodiments, such as when the solvent and diluent are immiscible, the LSE further includes a bridge solvent.
H01M 10/0568 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solutés
H01M 4/13 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Électrodes Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p.ex. pour accumulateurs au lithium; Leurs procédés de fabrication
H01M 10/0567 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les additifs
H01M 10/0569 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solvants
H01M 12/08 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Éléments hybrides; Leur fabrication composés d'un demi-élément du type élément à combustible et d'un demi-élément du type à élément secondaire
95.
SELF-GLOWING MATERIALS, TRACER AMMUNITION, AND ILLUMINATION DEVICES
A self-glowing solid material comprises a man-made metal mixture containing at least one rare earth metal and an oxide of iron. The material is inducible by flame initiation to self-glow with yellow-to-red colors (577-to-700 nanometer wavelengths). A stealth tracer ammunition comprises a projectile body having a tip and a base, and a solid pellet disposed in the base. The pellet may be made from the above-mentioned self-glowing solid material or another suitable material. The pellet becomes incandescent as a result of being heated when the ammunition is fired. The incandescent pellet emits a glow observable only from behind when the ammunition travels downrange after being fired.
F42B 12/38 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour la signalisation du type traçant
96.
BATTERY SYSTEM MANAGEMENT THROUGH NON-LINEAR ESTIMATION OF BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE
Systems, methods, and computer media for battery system management and non-linear estimation of battery state of charge are provided herein. Battery data is received for a time period over which a battery system has operated. The battery data represents the actual performance of the battery system over the time period. Sub-periods of charging or discharging can be identified in the time period. For the sub-periods of time, a curve can be fit to the battery data. Using the curves for the battery data for the sub-periods of time, an expected performance of the battery system, over a range of states-of-charge, can be determined. Operating instructions for the battery system can be provided based on the expected performance.
G01R 31/36 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p.ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge
A corrosion inhibiting additive and methods of making the corrosion inhibiting additive are described. The corrosion inhibiting additive comprises a metal appended deactivated aromatic compound. The method includes reacting a metal salt with a deactivated aromatic compound to form a metal appended dichloro-diphenyl sulfone. Corrosion inhibiting coating compositions including the metal appended deactivated aromatic compound are also described.
An apparatus includes a first pair of opposing electrode arrangements that confine ions between them in a portion of a confinement volume inwardly laterally in a first confinement direction with respect to a longitudinal ion propagation direction, each opposing electrode arrangement including an arrangement of RF electrodes situated to receive an unbiased RF voltage having an alternate phase between adjacent RF electrodes of the arrangement of RF electrodes so as to provide the confining of ions between the first pair of opposing electrode arrangements, and a second pair of opposing electrode arrangements that confine the ions between the second pair in the confinement volume inwardly laterally in a second confinement direction that complements the first confinement direction, each opposing electrode arrangement of the second pair including an arrangement of RF electrodes that receive an unbiased RF voltage having an alternate phase between adjacent RF electrodes.
A method is disclosed for detecting organophosphorus compounds and illicit drugs using an ion detector. A vapor sample containing at least one analyte and at least one dopant is ionized. A proton-bound adduct ion is formed between the analyte and the dopant in a reaction region defined between the ionization source and the ion detector.
G01N 27/62 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant les décharges électriques, p.ex. l'émission cathodique
100.
CATALYTIC HYDROTHERMAL LIQUEFACTION FOR BIO-OIL PRODUCTION
Embodiments of a method for producing bio-oil include hydrothermal liquefaction of a biomass (e.g., a lignocellulosic biomass) feedstock to provide a process stream comprising crude oil and an aqueous fraction. The process stream is catalytically upgraded by contact with a sulfided-ruthenium catalyst, in the absence of added hydrogen, at a temperature and pressure effective to reduce an oxygen content of the crude oil, reduce a nitrogen content of the crude oil, reduce a total acid number of the crude oil, increase a H:C mole ratio of the crude oil, reduce a density of the crude oil, reduce a moisture content of the crude oil, reduce viscosity of the crude oil, or any combination thereof, thereby producing an upgraded oil and an upgraded aqueous fraction, which are subsequently separated. The catalytic upgrading process may be a plug-flow process and/or may be performed at or near liquefaction conditions.
C11B 3/02 - Raffinage des graisses ou huiles par réaction chimique
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
C10G 29/00 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, au moyen d'autres produits chimiques
C10G 29/04 - Métaux ou métaux déposés sur un support
C11B 1/00 - Production des graisses ou huiles à partir de matières premières
C11B 1/12 - Production des graisses ou huiles à partir de matières premières en les fondant
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