Abstract:
The invention provides an integrated multi-channel battery analyzer including one or more measurement units and accompanying pluggable battery capsules that physically and electrically connect to the measurement unit(s) to obtain multiple measurements simultaneously of electro-chemical properties for flowable materials, e.g., flowable batteries. The battery capsules are in a stacked configuration and include electrical components, e.g., positive and negative electrodes, and positive and negative flow channels through which the positive and negative electrolyte travels, respectively, as well as a separator positioned between the flow channels, and at least one pump. In addition, the battery capsules have a small size as compared to battery capsules known in the art.
Abstract:
The invention, relates to flexible, thin trim batteries for use in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, flexible electronics, flexible energy storage systems, wearable textile-like energy devices and various other integrated electronic and mobile device-based applications. The flexible, thin, film batteries allow the design and development of weavable, conformable, wearable and flexible components for advanced battery technology. The invention relates to flexible energy storage system that include an electrospun, textile-like, weaved assembly including a flexible cathode, a flexible anode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte can include a flexible gel-polymer and a nanostractured filler.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an in-utero ventriculoamniotic shunting device that includes a shunt tube (26) composed of polymer composite and having metallic wire embedded therein, one or more anchors (30) composed of superelastic wire, e.g., thermal shape-set nitinol structures, that are mechanically attached to an exterior surface of the shunt tube (26), and a one-way passive valve (32) composed of a thin polymer membrane. The anchors (30) are effective to prevent migration and dislodgement of the shunting device following its deployment, and the valve (32) is effective to prevent the backflow of amniotic fluid (23).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the extraction and hydrogenation of essential oil of a cannabis plant. The invention includes hydrogenated cannabis compounds and compositions, as well as methods of preparation and therapeutic uses for regressing tumors in a cancer patient. The extract can include 9-tetrahydrocannabinoic acid and 9-cannabidiolic acid, and the hydrogenated cannabis oil can include hydrogenated 9-tetrahydrocannabinoic acid, hydrogenated 9-cannabidioc acid and, mixtures and blends thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to steel compositions, methods of manufacturing the compositions and using the compositions to produce rimfire ammunition cartridges. The steel compositions for use in the rimfire cartridges are processed through cold-rolling and annealing steps to create suitable physical properties.
Abstract:
The invention relates to systems and methods for treating produced water with acrolein and, in particular, with an acrolein composition or water stream that is composed of less than pure or less than substantially pure acrolein. The systems and methods are portable such that the water treatment can be conducted on-site where the water to be treated is located.
Abstract:
The invention relates to magnesium-polymer composites, methods for their preparation and applications for their use. The composites include a combination of magnesium particles and polymer matrix. The polymer can include, but is not limited to, poly(lactic co-glycolic) acid. In certain embodiments, the composites of the invention are particularly useful for forming medical devices for implantation into a body of a patient. In certain other embodiments, the magnesium-polymer composites are useful for wound healing compositions for administration to an exterior surface of a body of a patient.
Abstract:
The invention relates to polyelectrolyte multilayer coatings and, methods for their preparation and application to substrates to enhance the bioactivity and corrosion protection of the substrates' surface. The invention is particularly suitable for coating substrates employed for medical applications, such as but not limited to medical implant devices for drug and/or biologics delivery in a patient. The substrate has a positive or negative charge. The polyelectrolyte multilayer coatings include at least a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer. The first polymer and second polymer have opposite charges. Each of the polymer layers is individually applied using a layer-by-layer such that an alternating charge multilayer coating is formed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to systems and methods to detect podocalyxin-expressing and TRA-expressing cancer stem cells or cancer cells with stem cell-like properties in a tissue cell sample obtained from a localized tumor of a patient, and to determine a diagnosis or prognosis of aggressive and metastatic cancer by employing podocalyxin and TRA human stem cell markers as prognostic markers.
Abstract:
The invention relates to therapy and methods of applying the therapy to cancer patients. The invention includes introducing intratumorally cytotoxic T lymphocyte and/or NKT cells, and prior to, coincident with, or following introducing intratumorally the cytotoxic T lymphocyte and/or NKT cells, introducing intratumorally anti-TNF and/or anti-IL-10 to the patient. The cytotoxic T lymphocyte and/or NKT cells can be induced by the intratumoral introduction of immature dendritic cells to the patient. This therapy of the invention can be effective to regress, reduce or eliminate tumor cells in tumor tissue of the patients in the absence of radiation therapy.