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A process for the production of one or more fermentation products and lignin. The method comprises pretreatment with sulfur dioxide and a volatile alcohol, chemical recovery, whole slurry saccharification, and fermentation. High monosaccharide yields are achieved, and alkoxylated and/or non-alkoxylated lignin fractions, as well as lignosulfonate, can be produced and separated if desired. Monosaccharides with or without lignin are subjected to fermentation to produce one or more fermentation products, for example, ethanol.

A hydroponic plant growth module (100) includes a front module side (102) facing in a forward direction (130), a frame (104) having an upper end (132) vertically spaced apart from a lower end (134), and a plant growth subassembly (158) positioned at the front module side (102). The plant growth subassembly (158) includes a plurality of vertically extending columns (106) secured to the module frame (104) and distributed in a lateral direction. Each column (106) has a front column side facing in the forward direction (130) and a plurality of growth pod ports (108) in the front column side and vertically distributed along the column (106). The plant growth subassembly (158) further includes a grow light assembly (116) positioned outwardly of the columns (106) in the forward direction (130). The grow light assembly (116) has at least one light source (118) and a light vector (120) that directs at least 75% of light emitted from the at least one light source (118) outwardly away from the columns (106) in the forward direction (130).

A system comprises a helmet power and communication hub having a first wireless communication interface (e.g., high band width, ultra wide band (UWB), or 5G communication interface) and a plurality of helmet mounted accessory devices. Each helmet mounted accessory device has a respective wireless communication interface (e.g., high band width, ultra wide band (UWB), or 5G communication interface). The helmet power and communication hub is configured to receive a power supply, wherein the power supply is configured to provide power to each of the plurality of helmet mounted accessory devices when the plurality of helmet mounted accessory devices are operatively coupled to the helmet power and communication hub. The helmet power and communication hub and the plurality of helmet mounted accessory devices are configured to communicate with each other through a mesh network.

The present invention relates to a traction assembly for the reduction and/or realignment of a bone fracture. The invention finds utility in the reduction and/or realignment of a bone such as a jawbone having a fracture by reducing and/or realigning the bone having the fracture. Also disclosed is a method of bone fracture reduction and/or realignment using the assembly.

An analyte detection system and method is described that provides for separate and accurate quantification of the levels of POMC derivatives CLIP and intact ACTH present in a sample. The system may include at least two sensors. In one example of the system of the present invention, primary antibodies are immobilized at the sensor surfaces to capture the analyte (intact ACTH or CLIP), and secondary antibodies are provided to bind to the captured analyte to permit detection of the analyte. The quantification of both intact ACTH and CLIP may provide information about whether a subject (e.g., an animal being evaluated by a veterinarian) is suffering from an ailment. The system may include a cartridge.

A launch system comprises a receiver and fire control system. The fire control system comprises a ballistics computation module and first RF transceiver. A launch barrel has a longitudinal axis and an internal diameter configured to launch projectiles having a first caliber. A launch tube system is received within the launch barrel and includes an outer shell coaxially secured to an inner launch tube which define an annular gap receiving a flexible circuit assembly including a second RF transceiver. A barrel insert within the inner launch tube defines a launch bore having a second internal diameter corresponding to a second caliber. The first RF transceiver transmits a first RF signal for programming a programmable munition having the second caliber. The second transceiver receives the first RF signal via the second RF transceiver and transmits a second RF signal for programing the munition when received within the launch tube system.

An apparatus for providing electrical power to and communicating data and/or control signals to a helmet accessory device includes a control module (20) attachable to the helmet (100) and including a processor, power supply interface, and one or more control module connectors (32). One or more helmet side rail assemblies (104) have a plurality of interface slots (18). At least one insert includes a connector element and is adapted for operative coupling with the helmet accessory device. The processor includes a communication interface for exchanging data and/or control signals with the helmet accessory device via the insert connector element. At least one cable (34) comprises a first connector end adapted to couple a control module connector and a second connector end configured to couple to the insert connector element. Each of the one or more helmet side rail assemblies has an internal space configured for routing at least a portion of the cable.

The present invention relates to the use of grinding aids comprising Aluminum sulfate, Alum, and/or Na salt, K salt, or Li salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, wherein the hydroxycarboxylic acid comprises citric, lactic, glycolic, tartaric, acetic, or malic acid, for producing Ground Activated Cementitious Precursor Material (GACPM) by co-grinding with granulated slag, such as a steel industry waste, Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS), and the products provided therefrom. The use of the one or more grinding aids reduces the grinding time by about 10-33%, improves particle fineness by about 10-33%, and/or reduces carbon emissions (CO<2>) associated with such processes by about 10-33%,, thereby significantly enhancing efficiency. Additionally, it improves particle morphology and activates amorphous glass particles in the GACPM (compared to conventional Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), increasing their reactivity with alkali activators in geopolymer cements or with calcium hydroxide when used with Portland cement applications. This activation, due to use of GACPM instead of GGBFS, leads to compressive strength gains of about 5-33% in activated geopolymer cement mortar/grout/concrete and about 5-33% in Portland GACPM cement blends, all while significantly reducing energy usage, costs, and carbon emissions.

A gear includes a set of circular arc teeth disposed on a peripheral surface of the gear. The pitch of the set of circular arc teeth defines a first tooth thickness angle θ and each tooth is defined by a main tooth curvature, a tip relief curvature, a tip curvature, and a second tooth thickness angle θ' = θ(1-x), where x is a positive value. A gear assembly includes an internal gear having N teeth and an eccentric gear having N-1 teeth. At least one of the internal gear or the eccentric gear includes a set of circular arc teeth disposed on a peripheral surface of the at least one of the internal gear or the eccentric gear include teeth having a first tooth thickness angle θ and a second tooth thickness angle θ' = θ(1-x), wherein x is a positive value.

A two-legged kickstand bicycle vehicle mount is provided. The dual kickstand bicycle vehicle comprising a bicycle wheel retaining member and a pair of laterally spaced kickstand retaining members longitudinally offset of the bicycle wheel retaining member.