MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC PROBE CALIBRATION

Embodiments of the present disclosure include an optical probe capable of communicating identification information to a patient monitor in addition to signals indicative of intensities of light after attenuation by body tissue. The identification information may indicate operating wavelengths of light sources, indicate a type of probe, such as, for example, that the probe is an adult probe, a pediatric probe, a neonatal probe, a disposable probe, a reusable probe, or the like. The information could also be utilized for security purposes, such as, for example, to ensure that the probe is configured properly for the oximeter, to indicate that the probe is from an authorized supplier, or the like. 1. In a pulse oximetry system which uses interchangeable sensors having a plurality of light emitting devices , a method of identifying information about the sensor , the method comprising:determining operating characteristics of a sensor;coding the operating characteristics on a semiconductor device housed in the sensor; andreading the coded operating characteristics from the sensor onto a patient monitoring device.2. The method of claim 1 , where in the operating characteristics indicates a type of sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating characteristics comprises calibration data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating characteristics comprises security information.5. A disposable optical sensor configured to be used in a physiological monitoring system claim 1 , the sensor comprising:a first light emitting device;a second light emitting device;a detector configured to detect light produced by the first and second light emitting devices after attenuation by patient tissue;a semiconductor device housing predetermined unique operating characteristics of the first and second light emitting devices; anda connector configured to connect to a patient monitoring device and allow the patient monitoring device to read information from the semiconductor device.6. The ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEQUESTERING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A SPENT GAS

A method and apparatus for sequestering carbon dioxide from a waste gas and reusing it as a recycled gas without emissions concerns, including: given a gas source divided into a process gas and a waste gas: mixing the process gas with a hydrocarbon and feeding a resulting feed gas into a reformer for reforming the feed gas and forming a reducing gas; and feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into a carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a carbon dioxide lean gas that is mixed with the reducing gas. Optionally, the method also includes feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into the carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a fuel gas after the addition of a hydrocarbon that is fed into the reformer. Optionally, the gas source and the reducing gas are associated with a direct reduction process for converting iron oxide to metallic iron in a reduction furnace that utilizes the reducing gas, optionally after some modification, and produces the gas source. 1. A method for sequestering carbon dioxide from a top gas fuel , comprising: mixing the process gas with a hydrocarbon and feeding a resulting reformer feed gas into a reformer for reforming the reformer feed gas and forming a reducing gas; and', 'feeding at least a portion of the top gas fuel into a carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the top gas fuel and forming a carbon dioxide lean gas that is selectively mixed with the reducing gas;, 'given a top gas divided into a process gas and a top gas fuelwherein a ratio of the process gas to the top gas fuel is responsive to available heat in the reformer to which the reformer feed gas is fed; andwherein the ratio of the process gas to the top gas fuel is a first relatively lower ratio when the carbon dioxide lean gas is fully utilized for mixing with the reducing gas and is a second relatively higher ratio when the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CONTAMINATION OF SURGICAL SITES

A sterile gas flow conditioning emitter for affixation onto an anatomical surface of a patient adjacent a site of incision is anatomically shape conforming for attaching a unidirectional coherent non-turbulent flow field of sterile gas substantially anatomically levelly on that anatomical surface and flowing the flow field in the direction of that site while essentially preventing ambient airborne particles from entering the interior of the flow field under the emitter to maintain the gas essentially sterile during passage over the site.

System and Method of Rendering Content According To Availability Data for One or More Items

A system of rendering content according to availability data for at least one item includes a server to receive a content request from a user and, in response, to retrieve requested content. A rendering engine coupled to the server identifies at least one rule associated with the content and concerning the item. A rules engine coupled to the rendering engine generates at least one availability request corresponding to the rule and concerning the item. The rules engine receives the availability data for the item, retrieves additional content according to the availability data for the item, the additional content selected from among one or more stored content elements that concern the item, and communicates the additional content to the rendering engine for incorporation into the requested content. The rendering engine renders the requested content, including the additional content concerning the item. 1. A system for rendering content according to availability data for at least one item , comprising:a server configured to receive a content request from a user in a current interactive session and, in response to the user-supplied content request, to retrieve the user-requested content;a rendering engine coupled with the server and configured to identify at least one rule within the user-requested content and concerning the item; and generate at least one availability request corresponding to the rule and concerning the item;', 'receive availability data for the item;', 'retrieve additional content according to the availability data for the item, the additional content being selected from among one or more stored content elements that concern the item; and', 'communicate the additional content concerning the item to the rendering engine for incorporation in the user-requested content;, 'a rules engine coupled with the rendering engine and configured tothe rendering engine further configured to render the user-requested content, including the additional content ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING IRON OXIDE TO METALLIC IRON USING COKE OVEN GAS AND OXYGEN STEELMAKING FURNACE GAS

Novel systems and methods are described for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron in an integrated steel mill or the like that has a coke oven and/or an oxygen steelmaking furnace. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel systems and methods for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas (COG) or COG and basic oxygen furnace gas (BOFG). 1. A method for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas (COG) , comprising:providing a top gas stream from a direct reduction shaft furnace;reforming natural gas with the top gas stream in a reformer to form a reducing gas stream and providing the reducing gas stream to the direct reduction shaft furnace to reduce the iron oxide to the metallic iron; andproviding a COG stream to the reformer as fuel.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising preheating the COG stream in a preheater prior to providing the COG stream to the reformer as fuel.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing a portion of the preheated COG stream to the direct reduction shaft furnace as one or more of bustle gas and transition zone gas.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising adding oxygen to the bustle gas.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising firing the preheater with a portion of the top gas stream.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising preheating the COG stream in the preheater using waste heat from the reformer.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising venting one or more of carbon dioxide and nitrogen through the preheater.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising venting one or more of carbon dioxide and nitrogen from the reformer.9. A method for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas (COG) claim 1 , comprising:providing a top gas stream from a direct reduction shaft furnace;removing carbon dioxide from the top gas stream using a carbon dioxide removal unit;heating the top gas stream in a gas heater to form a reducing gas stream and providing the ...

DOWNSPOUT DISSIPATOR

A dissipator for providing controlled water drainage from a downspout. The dissipator comprises a base and a cover plate. The base provides engagement with a downspout and the cover plate is configured to mount to a portion of the base, defining at least one drainage hole. A skirt portion of the base couples to the downspout so that the at least one drainage hole of the cover plate provides controlled water drainage by dissipating the water flowing within the downspout and through the dissipator. 1. A dissipator device for controlling discharge from a downspout , the dissipator comprising:a base, the base forming a skirt portion and a lip portion, the skirt portion extending from a first end to a second end and defining a peripheral surface and an inner surface, and the lip extending generally transverse the skirt at the second end; anda cover plate, the cover plate defining a drainage surface configured to mount to the flange, the drainage surface having a plurality of drainage holes formed therein,wherein the skirt portion couples to the downspout so that the plurality of drainage holes of the drainage surface provide controlled dissipation of water discharging from the downspout.2. The dissipator of claim 1 , wherein the cover plate defines a 9×5 array of 3/16″ drainage holes spaced across a 2″×3″ diffuser face.3. The dissipator of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the drainage holes to the drainage surface is within a range of about 50% to about 90%.4. The dissipator of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises at least one flange to provide for slidingly engaging the cover with the lip portion of the base.5. The dissipator of claim 4 , wherein the at least one flange extends inwardly from an outer contour of the cover towards the drainage surface.6. A dissipator for dissipating drainage from a downspout claim 4 , the dissipator comprising:a base, the base configured for engaging a downspout;a cover plate comprising an array of holes comprising about five rows and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING IRON OXIDE TO METALLIC IRON USING NATURAL GAS

In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods that can convert clean or raw natural gas, clean or dirty coke oven gas, or the like to reducing gas/syngas suitable for direct reduction with minimal processing or cleaning. Hydrocarbons and the like are converted to Hand CO. S does not affect the conversion to reducing gas/syngas, but is removed or otherwise cleaned up by the iron bed in the direct reduction shaft furnace. Top gas may be continuously recycled or a once-through approach may be employed. 1. A method for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron , comprising:providing a top gas stream from a direct reduction shaft furnace;removing carbon dioxide from the top gas stream using a carbon dioxide removal system;heating the top gas stream in a gas heater to form a reducing gas stream and providing the reducing gas stream to the direct reduction shaft furnace to reduce the iron oxide to the metallic iron; andadding one of a natural gas stream and a coke oven gas stream to the reducing gas stream as a synthesis gas stream.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one of the natural gas stream and the coke oven gas stream comprises one or more of a hydrocarbon claim 1 , hydrogen claim 1 , carbon monoxide claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , and sulfur.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising preheating the one of the natural gas stream and the coke oven gas stream in a preheater prior to adding the one of the natural gas stream and the coke oven gas stream to the reducing gas stream as the synthesis gas stream.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising reacting the preheated one of the natural gas stream and the coke oven gas stream in a thermal reaction system to form the synthesis gas stream.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the thermal reaction system comprises a hot oxygen burner and a nozzle that utilize oxygen and a fuel.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the oxygen is received from an air separation plant.7. The method ...

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD AND INCLUDING A PRODUCT EJECTOR WITH INTEGRAL GLUE TABS

A rotary cutting die apparatus is provided for die cutting corrugated board. The apparatus comprises a die board having one or more openings formed therein. A product ejector is secured in the one or more openings for engaging a portion of a die cut product and separating the die cut product from the cutting die. Each product ejector comprises compressible material and includes a main body and one or more tabs integral with the main body or operatively associated with the main body, wherein the tabs are secured to the openings or to another portion of the die board. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;one or more cutting blades mounted on the die board for cutting the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;one or more openings formed in the die board with each opening having a wall;a product ejector secured in the one or more openings for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and assisting in separating the die cut product from the cutting die;each product ejector comprising compressible material and including a main body, one or more glue tabs integral with and projecting from the main body, and a channel formed between the main body and the glue tab so as to generally isolate the main body from the one or more glue tabs;each glue tab secured to the wall of the opening or the outer surface of the die board by an adhesive; andwherein in a no-load condition, the main body projects from the opening and past the outer surface of the die board.2. The rotary cutting die of wherein the opening extends completely through the die board and wherein the product ejector includes an inner surface that generally aligns with the inner ...

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD HAVING PRODUCT EJECTORS CONFIGURED TO SEPARATE DIE CUT PRODUCT WITHOUT CRUSHING FLUTES IN THE CORRUGATED BOARD

A rotary cutting die for cutting corrugated board to form a die cut product including one or more product ejectors that are specifically configured to avoid crushing the flutes of the die cut product. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip defined between the die cylinder and the surface of the anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;one or more cutting blades mounted on the die board for cutting the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;one or more product ejectors associated with the die board for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and exerting a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the cutting die;each product ejector comprising compressible material and including an inner portion, an intermediate portion and an outer portion which includes an engaging surface for engaging the die cut product passing through the nip;wherein the intermediate portion of the product ejector is narrower than the outer portion of the product ejector and wherein the engaging surface includes a larger area than the cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion of the product ejector such that forces generated by the product ejector are distributed over the larger area of the engaging surface of the product ejector; andwherein the product ejector includes opposed sides and wherein the opposed sides are indented adjacent the intermediate portion of the product ejector such that portions of the outer portion of the product ejector are cantilevered over the indented sides.2. The rotary cutting die of wherein the inner portion of the product ejector includes a cross-sectional area that is larger than the cross-sectional area of the intermediate portion of the product ejector.3. ( ...

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD INCLUDING A DIE BOARD AND AN ATTACHED SUBSTRATE FOR SUPPORTING PRODUCT EJECTORS

A rotary cutting die including a curved die board having a series of product ejector openings formed completely through the die board. Secured to an inner surface of the die board is a substrate. A series of product ejectors are secured to the substrate and project therefrom through the product ejector openings and past an outer surface of the die board. These product ejectors function to engage a portion of a die cut product passing through the nip and exert a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the rotary cutting die. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the die cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;one or more product cutting blades mounted in the die board for cutting the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;a product ejector opening formed in the die board and extending from the outer surface to the inner surface of the die board;a substrate secured to the inner surface of the die board and extending over the product ejector opening; anda product ejector constructed of compressible material and secured to the substrate and extending outwardly from the substrate and through the product ejector opening and past the outer surface of the die board for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and exerting a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the cutting die.2. The rotary cutting die of including one or more cutting blade openings formed in the substrate for permitting the one or more product cutting blades to project therethrough.3. The rotary cutting die of wherein the substrate is constructed claim 1 , in part at least claim 1 , of vulcanized rubber claim 1 , cloth claim ...

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD HAVING A REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR REINFORCING AND STABILIZING A CUTTING OR SCORING RULE DISPOSED ADJACENT A PRODUCT EJECTOR OPENING

A rotary cutting die includes a curved die board having one or more product ejector openings formed therein. A compressible product ejector is disposed in the product ejector opening for engaging a die cut product and assisting in the separation of the die cut product from the rotary cutting die. Adjacent the product ejector opening is a cutting or scoring rule for cutting or scoring corrugated board. A reinforcement member is embedded into the die board between the product ejector opening and the cutting or scoring rule. The reinforcement member reinforces the cutting or scoring rule, as well as the die board adjacent the reinforcement member. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the die cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the cylinder and including inner and outer surfaces;a cutting or scoring rule seated in the die board and projecting from the outer surface thereof for cutting or scoring the corrugated board fed through the nip to produce the die cut product;a product ejector opening formed in the die board adjacent the cutting or scoring rule;a product ejector disposed in the product ejector opening and projected outwardly therefrom past the outer surface of the die board for engaging a portion of the die cut product passing through the nip and exerting a force on the die cut product which assists in separating the die cut product from the cutting die; anda cutting or scoring rule reinforcement member secured in the die board between the product ejector opening and the cutting or scoring rule for reinforcing and stabilizing the cutting or scoring rule and the die board adjacent the reinforcement member.2. The rotary cutting die of wherein the cutting or scoring rule reinforcement member assumes a curved shape.3. The rotary cutting die of wherein the cutting or ...

SEMICONDUCTOR DIE SINGULATION METHODS

In one embodiment, a method of singulating semiconductor die from a semiconductor wafer includes forming a material on a surface of a semiconductor wafer and reducing a thickness of portions of the material. Preferably, the thickness of the material is reduced near where singulation openings are to be formed in the semiconductor wafer. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A cutting tool comprising:a central support section having a major axis;a cutting tip;a cutting surface adjacent to the cutting tip and extending from the cutting tip toward the central support section terminating in a distal end of the cutting surface wherein the cutting surface is attached to the central support section;a depth stop spaced a first distance from the cutting tip toward the central support section wherein, a first volume is formed by a portion of the cutting surface extending from the cutting tip to the depth stop; andan accumulation region adjacent to the central support section and extending away from the cutting surface, the accumulation region having a second volume that approximates the first volume.12. The cutting tool of wherein the accumulation region extends from the distal end of the cutting surface away from the cutting tip.13. The cutting tool of wherein the depth stop has a first portion that is configured to engage with a surface of a conductor on a semiconductor wafer to limit a depth of penetration of the cutting tip into the conductor.14. The cutting tool of wherein the central support section is rotatingly coupled to the cutting surface.15. The cutting tool of wherein the cutting surface angularly extends from the cutting tip to the central support section.16. The cutting tool of wherein the accumulation region is formed as a recess disposed within the central support section claim 11 , the accumulation region positioned adjacent to the distal end of the cutting ...

ROTARY CUTTING DIE FOR CUTTING CORRUGATED BOARD HAVING AN INSERT FOR SUPPORTING A PRODUCT EJECTOR ADJACENT A CUTTING OR SCORING RULE

A rotary cutting die for cutting corrugated board includes a die board having an opening therein. Extending through the opening is a cutting or scoring rule. Secured within the opening is one or more inserts that support one or more product ejectors for assisting in separating a die cut product from the cutting die. 1. A rotary cutting die adapted to be mounted on a rotary die cylinder for cutting and scoring corrugated board fed into a nip disposed between the cylinder and a rotating anvil to produce a die cut product , the rotary cutting die comprising:a curved die board configured to be mounted to the die cylinder;an opening formed in the die board;one or more ribs anchored to the die board and extending across the opening in the die board;a scoring or cutting rule supported by the rib and extending across the opening for scoring or cutting corrugated board fed into the nip;one or more inserts secured to the die board and disposed in the opening, the insert including a bottom and a sidewall; andone or more product ejectors secured to the insert and projecting therefrom, and in a no-load condition projecting past the scoring or cutting rule supported on the rib for assisting in separating the die cut product from the cutting die.2. The rotary cutting die of wherein the insert comprises a tray having the bottom and a sidewall and wherein there is a single tray secured in the opening of the die board or a plurality of trays secured in the opening in the die board.3. The rotary cutting die of wherein there is one or more notches formed in the rule or the rib that enables the scoring or cutting rule to be secured to the one or more the ribs.4. The rotary cutting die of including a pair of supports that sandwich the scoring or cutting rule and wherein the supports are engaged with and supported by the one or more ribs.5. The rotary cutting die of wherein the rib includes opposed end portions that project into opposed slots formed in the die board and wherein the slots ...

METHOD OF FORMING A SEMICONDUCTOR DIE CUTTING TOOL

In one embodiment, a method of singulating semiconductor die from a semiconductor wafer includes forming a material on a surface of a semiconductor wafer and reducing a thickness of portions of the material. Preferably, the thickness of the material is reduced near where singulation openings are to be formed in the semiconductor wafer. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. A method of forming a tool for a semiconductor wafer comprising:forming the tool to reduce a thickness of a material formed on a semiconductor wafer;forming the tool with a cutting tip and cutting surfaces that are configured to penetrate into the material to form reduced thickness regions in the material; andforming an accumulation region of the tool with a recess having a first volume for accepting portions of the material displaced from within the material by the penetration.21. The method of wherein forming the tool with the cutting tip and cutting surfaces includes forming the cutting surfaces to have a cutting volume and wherein the first volume is no less than the cutting volume.22. (canceled)23. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. The method of further including forming a cutting tip and a cutting surface adjacent to the cutting tip and extending from the cutting tip toward a central support section and terminating in a distal end of the cutting surface wherein the cutting surface is attached to the central support section.28. The method of further including forming a depth stop spaced a first distance from the cutting tip toward the central support section wherein a cutting volume is formed by a portion of the cutting surface extending from the cutting tip to the depth stop and wherein the cutting volume is approximately equal to the first volume.29. The method of ...

Methods and Apparatus for Filtering Dynamically Loadable Namespaces (DLNs)

Methods and apparatus are provided for filtering dynamically loadable namespaces (DLNs). An exemplary method comprises, in response to a job submitted by an application, obtaining a dynamically loadable namespace (DLN) portion of a global single namespace of a file system, wherein the DLN is associated with the job and is maintained in a capacity tier of a storage system; obtaining filtering directives from a user; reducing the DLN using a filtering mechanism on a directory tree associated with the DLN, based on the filtering directives, by removing files in the directory tree of the DLN that do not satisfy requirements of the filtering directives to generate a filtered DLN; and dynamically loading the filtered DLN, including reduced metadata for the filtered DLN relative to the DLN, from the capacity tier into a performance tier of the storage system for processing by the application. 1. A method comprising:in response to a job submitted by an application, obtaining a dynamically loadable namespace (DLN) portion of a global single namespace of a file system, wherein said DLN is associated with the job and is maintained in a capacity tier of object storage of a storage system;obtaining one or more filtering directives from a user;reducing, using at least one processing device, said DLN using a filtering mechanism on a directory tree associated with said DLN, based on said one or more filtering directives, by removing one or more files in said directory tree of said DLN that do not satisfy one or more requirements of said one or more filtering directives to generate a filtered DLN; anddynamically loading, using said at least one processing device, the filtered DLN, including reduced metadata for the filtered DLN relative to said DLN, from the capacity tier of object storage into a performance tier of storage of the storage system for processing by said application.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reducing is performed by one or more of a daemon in the ...

Automotive Floor Carpet Securing Systems And Associated Methods

A vehicle floor carpet securing system includes a trim piece that includes a lateral portion connected to a vertical portion at a corner. A standoff rib anchors to a silencer layer of a vehicle carpet at an end. The standoff rib has an opposite end that engages the trim piece at the lateral portion, vertical portion and/or the corner to inhibit movement of the carpet relative to the trim piece. 1. A vehicle floor carpet securing system comprising:a trim piece that includes a lateral portion connected to a vertical portion at a corner, the trim piece covers a wire harness support; anda standoff rib that anchors to a silencer layer of a vehicle carpet at an end, the standoff rib having an opposite end that engages the trim piece at one or more of the lateral portion, the vertical portion, and the corner to inhibit movement of the carpet relative to the trim piece, the standoff rib being spaced laterally from the wire harness support.2. The vehicle floor carpet securing system of claim 1 , wherein the standoff rib is formed separately from the trim piece.3. The vehicle floor carpet securing system of claim 1 , wherein the opposite end of the standoff rib engages the trim piece at the corner.4. The vehicle floor carpet securing system of claim 1 , wherein the opposite end of the standoff rib engages the trim piece at the vertical portion.5. The vehicle floor carpet securing system of claim 4 , wherein the standoff rib comprises a vertical portion and a lateral portion claim 4 , the lateral portion of the standoff rib having the end that engages the vertical portion of the trim piece.6. The vehicle floor carpet securing system of further comprising a vehicle carpet comprising a carpet layer and a silencer layer claim 1 , the end of the standoff rib anchored in the silencer layer.7. A vehicle comprising a vehicle floor assembly claim 1 , comprising:a floor underbody;a vehicle carpet covering at least a portion of the floor underbody comprising a carpet layer and a ...

CRACK RESISTANT MICRO SURFACING COMPOSITION

A polymer-modified emulsion used for micro surfacing paving applications that results in a durable paving composition. The residue from the emulsion exhibits a resistance to cracking and an overall reduction in reflective cracking. 1. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion comprising:(a) a stable liquid emulsion containing an asphalt phase comprising an asphalt and a polymer, and(b) an aqueous phase comprising water and an emulsifying agent, wherein a residue recovered from the emulsion has a penetration value of 110-160 units according ASTM D5 and exhibits a resistance to cracking as demonstrated by a value according to the Overlay Test of greater than 50 cycles to failure.2. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the residue recovered from the emulsion has a penetration value of 130-150 units according ASTM D5.3. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the residue exhibits a resistance to cracking as demonstrated by a value according to the Overlay Test of greater than 100 cycles to failure.4. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the asphalt comprises from about 90% to about 97% by weight of the total weight of the asphalt phase.5. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises from about 4% to about 8% by weight of the total weight of the asphalt phase.6. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises elastomers or plastomers.7. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsifying agent comprises from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the total weight of the emulsion.8. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsifier comprises cationic emulsifiers claim 1 , anionic emulsifiers claim 1 , non-ionic emulsifiers claim 1 , or amphoteric emulsifiers.9. A polymer-modified asphalt emulsion according to claim 1 , further comprising stabilizing ...

FRONT-ILLUMINATED SIGN

A sign including a frame configured to support a sign face. The frame includes a first section and a second section. The sign also includes a first bracket coupled to the frame, the first bracket defines a longitudinal axis, and a second bracket coupled to the first bracket. The second bracket is rotatable with respect to the first bracket, and the second bracket is movable between a first position in which the second bracket extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and a second position in which the second bracket extends along the longitudinal axis. The sign also includes a light bar coupled to the second bracket. The second section is movable with respect to the first section between an installed position and a collapsed position. 1. A sign comprising:a frame configured to support a sign face in a display plane, the frame includes a first section and a second section, the second section is movable with respect to the first section between an installed position and a collapsed position, and wherein the second section and the first section are in the display plane when in the installed position;a first bracket coupled to the frame, the first bracket defines a longitudinal axis;a second bracket coupled to the first bracket, the second bracket rotatable with respect to the first bracket, and the second bracket is movable between a first position in which the second bracket extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and a second position in which the second bracket extends along the longitudinal axis; anda light bar coupled to the second bracket.2. The sign of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket extends parallel to the display plane.3. The sign of claim 1 , wherein a front side of the first section faces a front side of the second section when the second section is in the collapsed position.4. The sign of claim 1 , wherein the light bar includes a plurality of light emitting diodes.5. A sign comprising:a frame configured to support a sign face;a first bracket ...

Material Testing System Having Improved Hydraulic Wedge Clips

A material testing system that uses at least one hydraulic grip is improved with cable clips that are attachable to a respective lateral side of each hydraulic grip wedge. Each cable clip has another end that extends to engage a cable(s) extending from a corresponding wedge retention spring hole. The cable(s) enable manual extension of a wedge retention spring for engagement and disengagement from the hydraulic grip wedge. The cable clip maintains the cable in a noninterfering position during operational use of the material testing system. 1. A material testing system comprising: a base positioned on a support surface,', 'a main actuator supported by the base and below a lower attachment fixture that is vertically actuated by the main actuator, and', 'an upper fixture that is held at a distance from the lower attachment fixture; and, 'a load frame comprising a fixture body having a wedge recess,', 'a pair of hydraulic grip wedges received in opposition within the wedge recess, each hydraulic grip wedge having a pair of vertical wedge retention spring holes that are perpendicularly intersected respectively by a horizontal retention bolt hole,', 'four retention springs having one end attached to the fixture body and another end extending upward respectively in the vertical wedge retention spring holes,', 'a cable engaged to the other end respectively of each extension spring and extending out of the corresponding hydraulic grip wedge, enabling manual extension of the respective retention spring,', 'at least two spring retention bolts received respectively in the horizontal retention bolt holes to attach to the other end of the wedge retention spring during extension by the corresponding cable, and', 'four or more cable clips that are respectively attached at one end to a lateral side of one of the pair of hydraulic grip wedges and engaged at another end to a corresponding cable to maintain the cable in a noninterfering position., 'at least one hydraulic grip that ...

CREEL AND METHOD OF MAKING A CREEL FOR TRAPPING CRUSTACEANS

A cage for trapping crustaceans constructed in the shape of a rounded top creel. The body panel is bent at two perpendicular angles to create the base, while the top is rounded to create a curved surface. The front and back of the body are further enclosed by flat mutually spaced line wire and fill wire. The similarly constructed front and back panels are secured to the front and back openings of the body, while two cutouts in the vertical sides of the body are replaced with nylon funnels to allow crustaceans to enter the trap. 1. A cage for trapping crustaceans constructed in the shape of a rounded top creel comprising a continuous body constructed of said rectangular welded panel to be bent into the shape of the cage.2. The cage of wherein said line wires are secured to said fill wires by welding.3. A method of forming a cage for trapping crustaceans constructed in the shape of a rounded top creel claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of providing a rectangular mesh body panel; providing a curve in said rectangular body mesh panel such that a first portion of the mesh body panel is provided as a base of the cage claim 1 , and second portion of the mesh body panel is provided as side walls and the rounded top of the cage; and attaching an edge of the first portion of the mesh body panel to an edge of the second portion of the mesh body panel.4. A method of forming a cage for trapping crustaceans constructed in the shape of a rounded top creel claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of:providing a rectangular wire mesh body panel having parallel fill wires extending from a bottom edge to a top edge of said panel, and parallel line wires extending from one side edge to the other side edge of said panel, said fill and line wires being secured to one another at cross over locations to thereby define discrete rectangular openings, said body panel including an arrangement of half and full spaced fill wires, and said body panel being trimmed to create two side ...

LENS FOR AN LED-BASED LIGHT

An LED-based replacement light for a fluorescent light includes a plurality of LEDs and an elongate housing for the LEDs. The housing is defined at least in part by a lens and has a cross sectional profile that partially falls along a cross sectional profile of a fluorescent light that the LED-based light is designed to replace. In addition, at least a portion of the lens extends beyond the cross sectional profile of the fluorescent light. The LED-based light also includes at least one connector arranged at an end of the housing that is configured for engagement with a socket of a fluorescent light fixture. 1. An LED-based replacement light for a fluorescent light , comprising:a plurality of LEDs;an elongate housing for the LEDs, the housing defined at least in part by a lens and having a cross sectional profile that partially falls along a cross sectional profile of a fluorescent light that the LED-based light is designed to replace, with at least a portion of the lens extending beyond the cross sectional profile of the fluorescent light; andat least one connector arranged at an end of the housing, the connector configured for engagement with a socket of a fluorescent light fixture.2. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the lens includes an inner lens and an outer lens spaced apart from the inner lens claim 1 , with at least a portion of the outer lens extending beyond the cross sectional profile of the fluorescent light.3. The LED-based light of claim 2 , wherein the inner lens at least partially encloses the plurality of LEDs and is configured to pass light that is emanated from the plurality of LEDs claim 2 , and the outer lens is configured to diffusively transmit the light passed by the inner lens.4. The LED-based light of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the inner lens falls along the cross sectional profile of the fluorescent light.5. The LED-based light of claim 2 , wherein both the inner lens and the outer lens have an at least partially curved ...

PROCESS FOR STABILIZING PHENOLIC RESINS CONTAINING CALIXARENES

This invention relates to a process for stabilizing a phenolic resin containing a mixture of linear phenolic resins and calixarenes and a demulsifier composition comprising the stabilized phenolic resins prepared from the process. The process comprises contacting the phenolic resin with an alkylene carbonate, in the presence of a base catalyst, to at least partially alkoxylate the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the calixarenes. This process forms a stabilized phenolic resin with an increased solubility in a hydrocarbon solvent. 1. A process for stabilizing a phenolic resin containing a mixture of linear phenolic resins and calixarenes , comprising:contacting the phenolic resin with an alkylene carbonate, in the presence of a base catalyst, to at least partially alkoxylate the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the calixarenes, thereby forming a stabilized phenolic resin mixture,wherein about 0.2 to 1 mole of alkylene carbonate reacts with the phenolic hydroxyl groups for each mole of the phenolic resin.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the linear phenolic resins are also at least partially alkoxylated.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the base catalyst is potassium carbonate.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the alkylene carbonate is propylene carbonate claim 1 , ethylene carbonate claim 1 , or butylene carbonate.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the alkylene carbonate is propylene carbonate.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the benzene ring of the linear phenolic resins and calixarenes is independently substituted by H claim 1 , Cto Calkyl claim 1 , phenyl claim 1 , or arylalkyl.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the linear phenolic resins and calixarenes independently contain a Cto Calkyl substituent on the benzene ring.8. The process of claim 1 , further comprising:reacting one or more phenolic compound with an aldehyde, in the presence of a base catalyst, to form the phenolic resin containing a mixture of linear phenolic resins ...

SURGICAL DRAPES FOR REDUCING SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS

A surgical drape for preventing surgical site infections during surgery includes an emitter sealed air tight to the drape. The emitter includes an inflatable receiver portion and a terminal outlet distributor fluidly continuous with the receiver portion. The receiver portion inflates on receiving a sterile gas flow from a source of sterile gas. The terminal outlet portion conditions the received sterile gas and emits it as a unidirectional coherent non-turbulent flow field of essentially sterile gas into ambient air in the operating room substantially anatomically levelly at least immediately past the incision while keeping the gas essentially sterile. An embodiment is for use in surgery on an extremity of the patient and another embodiment is for use in surgery on an anatomical part that is not an extremity. 1. A surgical drape comprising a topside , a bottom side , and an emitter sealed to a portion of the drape and comprising an inflatable receiver portion for receipt of a flow of sterile gas and a terminal outlet portion fluidly continuous with said receiver portion , said terminal outlet portion containing a frontally planar gas distributor , said receiver portion pneumatically inflating upon receipt of a sterile gas flow producing backpressure at said distributor , said distributor of said terminal outlet portion upon inflation of the receiver portion conditioning said received sterile gas flow into a coherent non-turbulent flow emitted unidirectionally from said terminal outlet portion.2. The surgical drape of in which said emitter has a bottom side sealed to the topside of the drape.3. The surgical drape of in which at least a portion of said topside is pneumatically nonporous claim 1 , the emitter has a top and lateral sides and no bottom side and the emitter is sealed at the edges of said lateral sides to said pneumatically nonporous portion of said topside.4. The surgical drape of further comprising a gas conduit joined to the drape for receipt of sterile ...

LED-BASED LIGHT WITH CANTED OUTER WALLS

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing. 120.-. (canceled)21. An LED-based light comprising:an elongate housing having longitudinal axis and a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis,wherein the housing defines an outer periphery of the LED-based light and a cavity,wherein the housing comprises a base, a first canted outer wall, and a second canted outer wall, andwherein a surface of each of the base, the first canted outer wall, and the second canted outer wall defines a substantially identical arced profile in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis;an LED circuit board positioned within the cavity;a plurality of LEDs positioned on the LED circuit board; andend caps positioned at opposite ends of the housing, wherein each end cap comprises a respective bi-pin connector protruding from the end cap, the bi-pin connectors being compatible with a fluorescent light fixture.22. The LED-based light of claim 21 , wherein the surfaces of the base claim 21 , the first canted outer wall claim 21 , and the second canted outer wall substantially form a triangle in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.23. The LED-based light of claim 21 , wherein the surfaces of the base claim 21 , the first canted outer wall claim 21 , and the second canted outer wall substantially form an equilateral triangle in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.24. The LED-based light of claim 21 , wherein the surface of the first canted outer wall defines a first profile in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis claim 21 , the first profile extending from a top of the first canted outer wall to a point of intersection between the first ...

AUTOMATED MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FRUIT TESTING

An improved fruit tester and method provides a plunger intrusion-type mechanism, a precision scale and an associated computer for control of the mechanism and for recordation, presentation and analysis of data sensed by the mechanism. An electrically powered variable speed motor carries an optical encoder to sense rotary direction and speed data, which is transmitted through circuitry to an associated computer for analysis to determine control data to maintain pre-programmed motor function. Computer software determines plunger position and resultant penetration into a fruit at either pre-determined plunger speed or constant plunger resistive pressure in fine increments over the plunger trajectory and stores this data in computer memory. The precision scale is used to determine the weight of the fruit before and after the penetration tests and the difference in weight is used to automatically calculate the Specific juice Content (SJC) of the fruit. 1. A method for determining the maturation state and condition of a fruit with a computer serviced intrusion type plunger tester , comprising the steps of:classifying a soft tissue fruit into three concentric zones consisting of a first zone extending spacedly inward from the fruit periphery, a third zone including the fruit core and a second zone bounded by the first and third zones;mechanically moving an elongate plunger into the fruit through at least one data point in each of the said three zones of the fruit and determining plunger position relative to the fruit surface at each of the data points;determining data relating to the viscoelastic properties of the fruit at each data point within the fruit;determining the weight of juice expelled from the fruit as a result of the plunger movement and determining specific juice content of the fruit; andanalyzing the data relating to the viscoelestic maturation state and the specific juice content to determine the condition and maturation state of the tested fruit.2. The ...

TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING DATA REDUCTION BY UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION DATA

Techniques for determining data reduction options may include: receiving first data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of a data set; determining, in accordance with the first data reduction information for the data set, first settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set; receiving, during a first time period when the first settings are effective, writes directed to the data set; receiving second data reduction information regarding compression and deduplication of chunks of the data set modified by writes during the first time period; and determining, in accordance with the second plurality of data reduction statistics for the data set, second settings denoting whether compression and deduplication are enabled or disabled for the data set. Data reduction information about the data set may include histograms regarding compressed sizes and detected duplications and may include data reduction information regarding different data set regions. 1. A method of determining data reduction options for data sets comprising:receiving first data reduction information for a data set, wherein the first data reduction information includes first compression information regarding compression of chunks of the data set, wherein the first data reduction information includes first deduplication information regarding deduplication of chunks of the data set;determining, in accordance with the first data reduction information for the data set, first settings denoting whether compression is enabled or disabled for the data set and denoting whether deduplication is enabled or disabled for the data set;receiving, during a first time period when the first settings are effective, a plurality of writes directed to the data set, wherein the plurality of writes modify a plurality of chunks of the data set;receiving second data reduction information for the data set, wherein the second data reduction ...

SHORT RANGE DIGITAL RADIO LOCATION DETERMINATION TO FACILITATE PETROLEUM TRANSPORT

A method may include the following steps: determining, based on timing measurements between a first digital radio communication device (DRCD) node and at least a second DRCD node, a distance between the first DRCD disposed on a tanker and the second DRCD disposed about a loading/unloading facility; and facilitating, in response to determining a position based on the timing measurements, fluid payload loading/unloading of the tanker at the loading/unloading facility. 1. A method comprising:determining, based on a timing measurement between a first digital radio communication device (DRCD) node and a second DRCD node, a distance between the first DRCD disposed on a tanker and the second DRCD disposed about a loading/unloading facility; andfacilitating, in response to determining the distance based on the timing measurement, fluid payload loading/unloading of the tanker at the loading/unloading facility.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the first DRCD node is disposed on the tanker to identify a position of at least a compartment coupler of the tanker;wherein the second DRCD node is disposed about the loading/unloading facility to identify the position of at least a loading/unloading equipment of the loading/unloading facility.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein facilitating loading/unloading of the tanker comprises:detecting, in response to measuring the distance, a mismatch between the tanker and the loading/unloading equipment; andpreventing, in response to detecting the mismatch, fluid payload loading/unloading of the tanker from the loading/unloading equipment.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein facilitating loading/unloading of the tanker comprises:detecting, in response to measuring the distance, a mismatch between the compartment coupler and the loading/unloading equipment; andpreventing, in response to detecting the mismatch, fluid payload loading/unloading of the tanker via the compartment coupler from the loading/unloading equipment.5. The method of claim 4 , ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING DIRECT REDUCED IRON INCORPORATING A CARBON DIOXIDE AND STEAM REFORMER FED BY RECOVERED CARBON DIOXIDE

Methods and systems for producing direct reduced iron (DRI), comprising: generating a syngas stream in a carbon dioxide (CO2) and steam reformer; and providing the syngas stream to a direct reduction (DR) shaft furnace as a reducing gas stream. The methods and systems also comprise combining the syngas stream with a recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to form the reducing gas stream. The methods and systems further comprise removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace prior to combining it with the syngas stream to form the reducing gas stream. The methods and systems still further comprise feeding CO2 removed from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to the CO2 and steam reformer. The methods and systems still further comprise feeding recycled off-gas from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to the CO2 and steam reformer. 1. A method for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) , comprising:generating a syngas stream in a carbon dioxide (CO2) and steam reformer; andproviding the syngas stream to a direct reduction (DR) shaft furnace as a reducing gas stream.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising combining the syngas stream with a recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to form the reducing gas stream.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace prior to combining it with the syngas stream to form the reducing gas stream.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising feeding CO2 removed from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to the CO2 and steam reformer.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising feeding recycled off-gas from the recycled off-gas stream from the DR shaft furnace to the CO2 and steam reformer.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising feeding natural gas to the CO2 and steam reformer.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

HEADLINER ASSEMBLIES HAVING TETHERED SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Headliner assemblies may include multiple support structures operatively connected to portions of a headliner. The support structures may include one or more stiffeners. Assemblies may include a tether configured to engage two portions of the stiffeners. In some examples, a headliner assembly may include a moon roof stiffener and a side rail stiffener with a tether that engages portions of each. The tether may provide retention forces in the event of an airbag deployment or headliner impact to retain portions of the stiffeners that may fracture or break. 1. A headliner assembly comprising:a headliner configured for attachment within a vehicle interior;a first support structure operatively connected to the headliner; anda tether having a first and a second end, the first end operatively connected to the first support structure and the second end configured for engagement with a second support structure.2. The headliner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first support structure comprises a first stiffener located along an outer surface of the headliner.3. The headliner assembly of claim 2 , further comprising the second support structure claim 2 , wherein the second support structure is a second stiffener located along the outer surface of the headliner and is between the first stiffener and a moon roof aperture defined in the headliner.4. The headliner assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first end is operatively connected to a top portion of the stiffener and the second end is configured for engagement with a side wall of the second stiffener.5. The headliner assembly of claim 4 , wherein the second stiffener is operatively connected to the headliner and extends a first distance away from the outer surface claim 4 , the first distance being equal to or greater than a maximum distance of the tether from the outer surface when the tether is in an attached position.6. The headliner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end is orientated at an angle relative to the second ...

Method for MAINTANING STERILE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS STERILE IN SURGERY

A method of maintaining sterile surgical instruments sterile. The instruments are placed on a tray located on an upper surface of a sterile gas flow conditioning emitter affixed onto an anatomical surface of a patient adjacent a site of incision. The emitter has upper and lower gas vents from its interior, the upper vent facing and opening across the tray for passing sterile gas across the tray to maintain a sterile field on the tray for the instrument.

Biological Process Systems and Methods Using Microfluidic Apparatus Having an Optimized Electrowetting Surface

Microfluidic devices having an electrowetting configuration and an optimized droplet actuation surface are provided for processing biological cells, e.g., for use in nucleic acid library preparation and/or synthesis (including amplification). The devices include a dielectric layer, a hydrophobic layer covalently bonded to the dielectric layer, and a first electrode. Methods of nucleic acid library preparation and/or synthesis can involve providing reagents to cells or nucleic acids by merging appropriate droplets on a droplet actuation surface within a water-immiscible organic liquid and can be performed in the presence of appropriate surfactants. The hydrophobic layer features self-associating molecules covalently bonded to a surface of the dielectric layer in a manner that produces a densely-packed monolayer that resists intercalation and or penetration by polar molecules or species. Also provided are systems for temperature control of the microfluidic device during nucleic acid library preparation and/or synthesis which can reduce temperature overshooting during heating and cooling steps.

DYNAMIC RESILIENCE IN FLASH ACCELERATION TIERS

A System, Computer program product, and computer-executable method of dynamically modifying data storage resilience within a two tiered data storage system, where the two tiered data storage system includes one or more fast data storage appliances and storage capacity tier wherein the fast data storage appliance is enabled to provide reliable data storage, the System, Computer program product, and computer-executable method including receiving configuration information from a node utilizing the two-tiered data storage system, wherein the configuration information provides characteristics of a job, analyzing the configuration information, updating use of the fast data storage appliances based on the analysis. 1. A computer-executable method of dynamically modifying data storage resilience within a two tiered data storage system , where the two tiered data storage system includes one or more fast data storage appliances and storage capacity tier wherein the fast data storage appliance is enabled to provide reliable data storage , the computer-executable method comprising:receiving configuration information from a node utilizing the two-tiered data storage system, wherein the configuration information provides characteristics of a job;analyzing the configuration information;updating use of the fast data storage appliances based on the analysis.2. The computer-executable method of claim 1 , wherein the analyzing comprises:calculating a workflow if the job used reliable fast data storage;calculating a second workflow if the job did not use reliable fast data storage;comparing the workflow to the second workflow; anddetermining an optimal workflow based on the comparison.3. The computer-executable method of claim 2 , further comprising:creating a data storage policy based on the optimal workflow; andutilizing a portion of the fast data storage appliance enabled to implement the data storage policy.4. The computer-executable method of claim 1 , wherein enabled to provide ...

LED-BASED LIGHT WITH ADDRESSED LEDS

An LED-based replacement light comprises multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control; a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address; a housing for the LEDs; and a connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket. 1. An LED-based replacement light , comprising:multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control;a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address;a housing for the LEDs; anda connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket.2. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the generated signals individually control of the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address in multiple combinations claim 1 , each combination resulting in a different lighting outcome for the LED-based light.3. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the generated signals individually control of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address to one of an OFF state or an ON state.4. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the generated signals individually control of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address to one of an OFF state or one of a plurality of intensities in an ON state.5. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple LEDs is configured to emit the same color ...

PROCESS FOR STABILIZING PHENOLIC RESINS CONTAINING CALIXARENES

This invention relates to a process for stabilizing a phenolic resin containing a mixture of linear phenolic resins and calixarenes and a demulsifier composition comprising the stabilized phenolic resins prepared from the process. The process comprises contacting the phenolic resin with an alkylene carbonate, in the presence of a base catalyst, to at least partially alkoxylate the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the calixarenes. This process forms a stabilized phenolic resin with an increased solubility in a hydrocarbon solvent. 120-. (canceled)21. A stabilized phenolic resin prepared by the process comprising:contacting, in a one-step process, a phenolic resin containing a mixture of linear phenolic resins and calixarenes, with an alkylene carbonate, in the presence of a base catalyst, to at least partially alkoxylate the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the calixarenes, thereby forming a stabilized phenolic resin mixture,wherein about 0.2 to 1 mole of alkylene carbonate reacts with the phenolic hydroxyl groups for each mole of the phenolic resin.22. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 21 , wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of the linear phenolic resins are also at least partially alkoxylated.23. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 21 , wherein the alkylene carbonate is propylene carbonate claim 21 , ethylene carbonate claim 21 , or butylene carbonate.24. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 21 , wherein the benzene ring of the linear phenolic resins and calixarenes is independently substituted by H claim 21 , Cto Calkyl claim 21 , phenyl claim 21 , or arylalkyl.25. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 21 , wherein the linear phenolic resins and calixarenes independently contain a Cto Calkyl substituent on the benzene ring.26. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 21 , wherein the phenolic resin contains about 20% to about 75% calixarenes.27. The stabilized phenolic resin of claim 26 , wherein the phenolic resin contains about 20% to about 50% calixarenes.28. ...

LED-Based Light with Addressed LEDS

An LED-based replacement light comprises multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control; a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address; a housing for the LEDs; and a connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket. 120.-. (canceled)21. An LED-based lighting device , comprising:one or more first LEDs associated with a first logical control address;one or more first optical devices configured to distribute light emanating from the one or more first LEDs in a first way;one or more second LEDs associated with a second logical control address;one or more second optical devices configured to distribute light emanating from the one or more second LEDs in a second way different than the first way;a controller in communication with the one or more first LEDs and the one or more second LEDs, wherein the controller configured to generate:a first control signal to individually control operating states of the one or more first LEDs, anda second control signal to individually control operating states of the one or more second LEDs;a housing enclosing the first one or more first LEDs and the one or more second LEDs; anda connector disposed at a first end of the housing, wherein the connector is shaped for connection with a light socket.22. The LED-based lighting device of claim 21 , wherein the LED-based replacement light is configured to emanate light from the one or more first LEDs according to a first spatial distribution profile claim 21 , and emanate light from the one or more second LEDs according to a second spatial distribution profile different from the first spatial distribution profile.23. The LED-based ...

Near-Zero Emitting Diesel-Electric Locomotive Using A High-Speed Diesel Engine

A diesel-electric locomotive includes a diesel emissions reduction unit, including an inlet configured to receive an exhaust stream of a high-speed diesel engine; means for trapping at least a portion of diesel particulate matter contained in the exhaust stream; an aqueous NHdosing system including a dosing controller in communication with an electronic locomotive controller and a nitrogen oxide (“NO”) concentration sensor and an ammonia (“NH”) concentration sensor, at least one oxidation catalyst panel arranged to isolate the NOconcentration sensor from NHin the exhaust stream; mixing elements located between the dosing system and the NOand NHconcentration sensors to mix metered aqueous NHin the exhaust stream; a selective catalyst reactor bed located between the mixing elements and the NOand NHconcentration sensors; and an exhaust heating system in communication with at least one of the dosing and electronic locomotive controllers. 1. A diesel-electric locomotive comprising:{'b': 21', '11, 'an electronic locomotive controller () in communication with a diesel engine () having a designed operating rpm in a range of 1150 rpm to 2400 rpm;'}{'b': '15', 'a traction generator () connected at one end to the diesel engine, the traction generator being at a same or a lower speed than that of the diesel engine;'}{'b': 30', '821, 'claim-text': [{'b': '825', 'an inlet () configured to receive an exhaust stream of the diesel engine;'}, {'b': '31', 'means () for trapping at least a portion of diesel particulate matter contained in the exhaust stream;'}, {'b': 33', '39', '21', '41', '111', '43', '113', '119, 'sub': x', '3', '3', 'x', '3, 'a dosing system () including a dosing controller () in electronic communication with the electronic locomotive controller () and a nitrogen oxide (“NO”) concentration sensor (, ) and an ammonia (“NH”) concentration sensor (, ), the dosing system configured to meter aqueous NHinto the exhaust stream and including at least one oxidation catalyst ...

LED-BASED LIGHT WITH CANTED OUTER WALLS

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing. 120.-. (canceled)21. A lighting device comprising: wherein the housing defines an exterior of the lighting device and a cavity,', 'wherein the housing comprises three interconnected wall portions, and', 'wherein each of the wall portions defines a substantially identical curved profile in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis;, 'an elongate tubular housing having longitudinal axis,'}a circuit board positioned within the cavity;a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned on the circuit board; a first end configured to receive the end of the housing,', 'a second end comprising a first surface and a second surface surrounds the first surface, wherein each of the first surface and the second surface are tapered towards the second end, and', 'a connector protruding from the second end,', 'wherein the end cap defines a first rounded corner, a second rounded corner, and a third rounded corner, and', 'wherein a tapering of the first surface in a first region proximate to the first corner is greater than (i) a tapering of the first surface in a second region proximate to the second corner and (ii) a tapering of the first surface in a third region proximate to the third corner., 'an end cap positioned at an end of the housing, wherein the end cap comprises22. The lighting device of claim 21 , wherein a tapering of the second surface in the first region proximate to the first corner is greater than (i) a tapering of the second surface in the second region proximate to the second corner and (ii) a tapering of the second surface in the third region proximate to the third corner.23. The lighting device of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATURE ON A GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE

Disclosed are various embodiments for providing temperature measurements of a guided surface wave probe and/or a support structure. In one embodiment, among others, a system comprises a guided surface waveguide probe configured to launch a guided surface wave along a lossy conducting medium, where the guided surface waveguide probe generates heat while in operation. The support structure comprises non-conducting structural components that support the electrical components of the guided surface waveguide probe. The system also comprises a temperature sensor positioned on one of the non-conducting structural components. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a guided surface waveguide probe configured to launch a guided surface wave along a lossy conducting medium, the guided surface waveguide probe generating heat while in operation;the guided surface waveguide probe includes a support structure, the support structure comprising a plurality of non-conducting structural support members that support a plurality of electrical components of the guided surface waveguide probe; anda distributed temperature measurement system embodied in a form of an optical fiber, the optical fiber being positioned along at least one of the plurality of non-conducting structural support members to provide a temperature measurement along a plurality of locations of the optical fiber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber is coupled to a controller.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller comprises a first controller claim 2 , and the first controller transmits the temperature measurement to a second controller configured to initiate a cooling subsystem in response to a determination that the temperature measurement has exceeded a temperature threshold.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is positioned in a substructure.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one of the plurality of non-conducting structural support members is a cross beam support bar ...

ANCHORING A GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE

Disclosed are embodiments for anchoring a guided surface waveguide probe. A guided surface waveguide probe can be suspended from a support structure manufactured from a nonconductive material, the support structure comprising a plurality of beams. A base bracket is configured to receive at least one of the plurality of beams and further comprising a hole. The base bracket rests upon a pad. An anchor bolt protrudes from the pad through the hole of the base bracket. Also, a fastener engages the anchor bolt to secure the base bracket to the pad. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a guided surface waveguide probe comprising a charge terminal over suspended over a lossy conducting medium by a support structure manufactured from a nonconductive material, the support structure comprising a plurality of beams;a base bracket configured to receive at least one of the plurality of beams and further comprising a hole;a pad upon which the base bracket rests;an anchor bolt protruding from the pad through the hole of the base bracket; anda fastener engaging the anchor bolt to secure the base bracket to the pad.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base bracket is a corner base bracket that further comprises:a plate manufactured from a non-magnetic material and comprising the hole configured to receive the anchor bolt;a first rectangular brace manufactured from the non-magnetic material and extending perpendicularly from the plate;a first right-angle brace manufactured from the non-magnetic material and extending perpendicularly from the plate, wherein a face of the first right-angle brace is parallel to the first rectangular brace;a second right-angle brace manufactured from the non-magnetic material and extending perpendicularly from the plate, wherein a face of the second right-angle brace is parallel to the first rectangular brace;a second rectangular brace manufactured from the non-magnetic material and extending perpendicularly from the plate at a right angle relative to the ...

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE

Disclosed is a support structure for a guided surface waveguide probe. In some embodiments, the support structure includes vertically oriented corner columns that define outer corners of the structure, vertically oriented intermediate columns that define portions of outer sides of the structure, each intermediate column being positioned between a pair of corner columns, framing members that extend between the corner columns and the intermediate columns, plates located at junctions between the framing members and the columns, and fasteners located at the junctions that secure the framing members and the plates to the corner columns and the intermediate columns, and that secure the framing members to the plates, wherein the corner columns, intermediate columns, framing members, plates, and fasteners are all made of a non-conductive material. 1. A column for use in constructing a tower structure , the column comprising:an elongated tubular member; andtwo elongated flanges that extend laterally from the tubular member and along a length of the tubular member.2. The column of claim 1 , wherein the elongated tubular member and the elongated flanges are unitarily formed from a single piece of material.3. The column of claim 1 , wherein the elongated tubular member and the elongated flanges are unitarily formed from a single piece of non-conductive material.4. The column of claim 3 , wherein the non-conductive material is a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material.5. The column of claim 1 , wherein the elongated tubular member comprises four corners and four sides that together define an elongated inner channel of the tubular member.6. The column of claim 5 , wherein the elongated tubular member is rectangular in cross-section.7. The column of claim 5 , wherein the elongated tubular member is square in cross-section.8. The column of claim 5 , wherein an inner corner and an outer corner of the elongated tubular member are chamfered so as to form two opposed claim 5 ...

Support structure for a guided surface waveguide probe

Disclosed is a support structure for a guided surface waveguide probe. In some embodiments, the support structure includes vertically oriented corner columns that define outer corners of the structure, vertically oriented intermediate columns that define portions of outer sides of the structure, each intermediate column being positioned between a pair of corner columns, framing members that extend between the corner columns and the intermediate columns, plates located at junctions between the framing members and the columns, and fasteners located at the junctions that secure the framing members and the plates to the corner columns and the intermediate columns, and that secure the framing members to the plates, wherein the corner columns, intermediate columns, framing members, plates, and fasteners are all made of a non-conductive material.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE

Disclosed is a support structure for a guided surface waveguide probe. In some embodiments, the support structure includes vertically oriented corner columns that define outer corners of the structure, vertically oriented intermediate columns that define portions of outer sides of the structure, each intermediate column being positioned between a pair of corner columns, framing members that extend between the corner columns and the intermediate columns, plates located at junctions between the framing members and the columns, and fasteners located at the junctions that secure the framing members and the plates to the corner columns and the intermediate columns, and that secure the framing members to the plates, wherein the corner columns, intermediate columns, framing members, plates, and fasteners are all made of a non-conductive material. 1. A junction for a tower structure , the junction comprising:a vertically oriented column, the column including an elongated tubular member and elongated flanges that extend laterally from the tubular member and along a length of the tubular member;multiple framing members connected to the column, some of the framing members being horizontally oriented and others of the framing members being diagonally oriented, each framing member being configured as an H-beam having two parallel flanges that are joined by a perpendicularly oriented central web;gusset plates connected to the column and the framing members; andthreaded fasteners that secure the framing members and the gusset plates to the column, and that secure the framing members to the gusset plates;wherein the column, framing members, gusset plates, and fasteners are all made of a non-conductive material.2. The junction of claim 1 , wherein the elongated tubular member comprises four corners and four sides that together define an elongated inner channel of the tubular member.3. The junction of claim 2 , wherein the elongated tubular member is rectangular in cross-section.4. ...

CLUSTER FILE SYSTEM COMPRISING DATA MOVER MODULES HAVING ASSOCIATED QUOTA MANAGER FOR MANAGING BACK-END USER QUOTAS

A cluster file system comprises a front-end file system, a back-end file system, data mover modules arranged between the front-end and back-end file systems, and a quota manager associated with at least a given one of data mover modules. The data mover modules are configured to control archiving of data between the front-end file system and the back-end file system for respective users based at least in part on respective user quotas established by the quota manager and identifying corresponding portions of the back-end file system available to the users. The front-end file system may comprise archive directories configured for respective ones of the users, with the data mover modules being configured to archive a given file from the front-end file system in the back-end file system responsive to a link to that file being stored in a corresponding one of the archive directories of the front-end file system. 1. An apparatus comprising:a front-end file system;a back-end file system;a plurality of data mover modules arranged between the front-end and back-end file systems;a quota manager associated with at least a given one of the plurality of data mover modules;wherein the data mover modules are configured to control archiving of data between the front-end file system and the back-end file system for respective users based at least in part on respective user quotas established by the quota manager and identifying corresponding portions of the back-end file system available to said users;wherein the apparatus is implemented using at least one processing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory.2. The apparatus of wherein the front-end file system comprises a plurality of archive directories configured for respective ones of said users.3. The apparatus of wherein the data mover modules are configured to archive a given file from the front-end file system in the back-end file system responsive to a link to that file being stored in a corresponding one of the ...

Guided surface waveguide probe with insulating material in support platform near coil(s)

Embodiments of a guided surface waveguide probe are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, has a guided surface waveguide probe including a charge terminal elevated over a lossy conducting medium by way of a support structure, and a substantially planar support platform situated under the support structure and co-planar with a roof of a substructure of the guided surface waveguide probe. The platform can include an aperture of sufficient size to enable a phasing coil to be moved vertically through the aperture for installation and removal of same. The support platform can be made from or include an insulating material part that is sufficiently insulating to prevent degradation of the support platform caused by the electric fields. A primary coil associated with the guided surface waveguide probe can magnetically couple with the phasing coil to excite the charge terminal to produce a guided surface wave on the lossy conducting medium.

GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE SUPERSTRUCTURE

A guided surface waveguide probe structure is described. In one example, the guided surface waveguide probe structure includes a charge terminal elevated to a first height above a lossy conducting medium and a phasing coil elevated to a second height above the lossy conducting medium, wherein the first height is larger than the second height. The structure further includes a non-conductive support structure to support the phasing coil and the charge terminal. The non-conductive support structure includes a truss frame secured to and supported over a substructure, and the truss frame supports the phasing coil at the second height above the lossy conducting medium. The non-conductive support structure also includes a charge terminal truss extension supported by the truss frame, and the charge terminal truss extension supports the charge terminal at the first height above the lossy conducting medium. 1. A guided surface waveguide probe structure , comprising:a substructure constructed in a lossy conducting medium, the substructure comprising a covering support slab at a ground surface elevation of the lossy conducting medium;a charge terminal elevated to a height above the lossy conducting medium over the substructure; a truss frame secured to and supported by the covering support slab, the truss frame supporting a phasing coil; and', 'a charge terminal truss extension secured to and supported by the truss frame, the charge terminal truss extension supporting the charge terminal at the height above the lossy conducting medium., 'a non-conductive support structure, the non-conductive support structure comprising2. The guided surface waveguide probe structure according to claim 1 , wherein the substructure comprises a grounding grid in a foundational seal slab.3. The guided surface waveguide probe structure according to claim 2 , further comprising a tank circuit claim 2 , the tank circuit comprising an inductive coil and a capacitor coupled in parallel with the ...

Guided surface waveguide probe superstructure

A guided surface waveguide probe structure is described. In one example, the guided surface waveguide probe structure includes a charge terminal elevated to a first height and a phasing coil elevated to a second height above a lossy conducting medium. The structure further includes a non-conductive support structure to support the phasing coil and the charge terminal. The non-conductive support structure includes a truss frame that supports the phasing coil at the second height above the lossy conducting medium and supports the charge terminal at the first height above the lossy conducting medium. The structure further includes a substructure bunker constructed in the lossy conducting medium. The substructure bunker can include foundational walls, a grounding grid formed in a foundational seal slab, and a covering support slab at a ground surface elevation of the lossy conducting medium, the covering support slab supporting the non-conductive support structure.

CHARGE TERMINAL DESIGN FOR GUIDED SURFACE WAVEGUIDE PROBE

Disclosed is an exemplary guided surface waveguide probe configured to launch a guided surface wave along a surface of a lossy conducting medium. In one embodiment, the guided surface waveguide probe comprises a charge terminal elevated to a height above the lossy conducting medium; a support structure that supports the charge terminal; at least one section of internal coil that is supported within the support structure and is coupled to an excitation source; a conductive tube conductively coupled to the at least one section of internal coil at a bottom end, and a plurality of coupling conductors that extend radially away from a top of the conductive tube to a plurality of points located on an inner surface of the charge terminal. 1. An apparatus comprising: a charge terminal elevated to a height above the lossy conducting medium, the charge terminal comprising a hollow hemisphere portion at a top of the charge terminal that transitions into a hollow toroid portion at a bottom of the charge terminal, wherein the hollow toroid portion turns to an inside of the charge terminal and ends at an annular ring lip;', 'a support structure that includes a truss frame support structure that supports the charge terminal;', 'at least one section of internal coil that is supported within the truss frame support structure and is coupled to an excitation source;', 'a conductive tube conductively coupled to the at least one section of internal coil at a bottom end, wherein the conductive tube extends vertically towards the charge terminal, wherein the at least one section of the internal coil is electrically coupled to the charge terminal via the conductive tube; and', 'a plurality of coupling conductors that extend radially away from a top of the conductive tube to a plurality of points located on an inner surface of the charge terminal., 'a guided surface waveguide probe configured to launch a guided surface wave along a surface of a lossy conducting medium, wherein the guided ...

Heated Computer Case

A heated case for protecting a laptop computer or other portable electronic device from damage that may be caused by cold ambient conditions. The case may be a laptop sleeve or a multi-compartment case including a compartment adapted to receive and contain a laptop computer. A heating element formed of resistive wires is disposed about the sleeve or laptop compartment. A thermostatic control unit controls the temperature. The heating element may draw electric power from a battery or a vehicle via a power cable connected to a power outlet in the vehicle. 1. A temperature controlled case for a portable electronic device comprising:a compartment adapted to receive and contain a portable electronic device;a heating element disposed about the compartment;a thermostatic control unit operably connected to the heating element; andmeans for connecting the control unit to an electric power source.2. The case of wherein the case is a sleeve adapted to receive and contain a laptop computer.3. The case of comprising:a bottom panel,left and right end walls extending upwardly from respective ends of the bottom panel,front and rear walls extending upwardly from respective sides of the bottom panel and extending between the left and right end walls,whereby the bottom, left and right end walls, and front and rear walls define at least one compartment, andwherein the heating element is disposed on at least one of the walls which define the compartment.4. The case of wherein the heating element comprises a plurality of resistive wires.5. The case of wherein the wires are attached to the at least one of the walls.6. The case of wherein the wires are attached to a substrate and the substrate is attached to the at least one of the walls.7. The case of wherein the substrate is encased in a water-resistant material.8. The case of further comprising a top hingedly attached to the top of the rear wall and releaseably attached to the front wall.9. The case of further comprising a plurality of ...

User input systems for an led-based light

An LED-based replacement light includes a plurality of LEDs, an LED controller for operating the LEDs, a user input interface in communication with the LED controller, a housing for the LEDs, the LED controller and the user input interface, and a connector disposed at an end of the housing and shaped for connection with a light socket. The LED controller establishes different operating states for the LEDs that include only a limited number of discrete ON states. The user input interface is configured to receive user input, and in response to the user input, activate the LED controller to operate the LEDs according to one of the different operating states.

ION BEAM MATERIALS PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH GRID SHORT CLEARING SYSTEM FOR GRIDDED ION BEAM SOURCE

Embodiments relate to a grid short clearing system is provided for gridded ion beam sources used in industrial applications for materials processing systems that reduces grid damage during operation. In various embodiments, the ion source is coupled to a process chamber and a grid short clearing system includes methods for supplying a gas to the process chamber and setting the gas pressure to a predetermined gas pressure in the range between 50 to 750 Torr, applying an electrical potential difference between each adjacent pair of grids using a current-limited power supply, and detecting whether or not the grid shorts are cleared. The electrical potential difference between the grids is at least 10% lower than the DC electrical breakdown voltage between the grids with no contaminants. 1. A method for clearing electrical shorts caused by the presence of grid contaminants such as flakes or needle-like deposits between adjacent grids of a multiple-grid ion optic of an ion source coupled to a process chamber in an ion beam system comprising:supplying a gas into the process chamber;setting the gas pressure in the process chamber to a predetermined pressure ranging from about 50 Torr to about 750 Torr;applying an electrical potential difference for a period of time between said adjacent grids using a current-limited power supply; anddetecting whether the grid electrical short is cleared;wherein the applied electrical potential difference between the adjacent grids is at least 10% lower than the DC electrical breakdown voltage between adjacent grids with no contaminants.2. The method of wherein the DC electrical breakdown voltage between adjacent grids with no contaminants is determined by:supplying a gas into the process chamber;setting the gas pressure in the process chamber to the predetermined pressure ranging from about 50 Torr to about 750 Torr;applying an electrical potential difference between said adjacent pair of grids using a current-limited power supply; ...

LED-BASED LIGHT WITH CANTED OUTER WALLS

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing. 120.-. (canceled)21. An LED-based light , comprising: wherein the housing defines an outer periphery of the LED-based light and a cavity,', 'wherein the housing comprises a base, a first canted outer wall, and a second canted outer wall, and', 'wherein a surface of each of the base, the first canted outer wall, and the second canted outer wall defines a substantially identical arced profile in cross-section orthogonal to the longitudinal axis;, 'an elongate tubular housing having longitudinal axis and a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis,'}a LED circuit board positioned within the cavity;a plurality of LEDs positioned on the LED circuit board;end caps positioned at opposite ends of the housing, wherein each end cap comprises:an open end configured to receive a respective end of the housing,a closed end comprising a first surface and a second surface encircling the first surface, wherein each of the first surface and the second surface are tapered longitudinally towards the open end, anda bi-pin connector protruding from the closed end.22. The LED-based light of claim 21 ,wherein each end cap defines a first corner, a second corner, and a third corner, andwherein for each end cap, a tapering of the first surface and the second surface is greatest in a region proximate to the first corner.23. The LED-based light of claim 22 , wherein the first corner of each end cap corresponds to an intersection between the first canted outer wall and the second canted outer wall.24. The LED-based light of claim 23 , wherein the LED circuit board faces the intersection between the first canted outer wall and the ...

LED-BASED LIGHT WITH CANTED OUTER WALLS

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing. 1. An LED-based light comprising:an elongate housing having longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity;an LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located, the LED circuit board positioned within the cavity; andend caps positioned at opposite ends of the housing.2. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the base and two canted outer walls form a substantially equilateral triangle.3. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the base and two canted outer walls form a substantially isosceles triangle.4. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the two canted outer walls are formed of a light transmitting material and configured to maximize an illuminated section of the housing that faces horizontal.5. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein a portion of a profile of each of the two canted outer walls between a line tangent to the profile and 45° from horizontal and a line tangent to the profile and 90° from the horizontal is greater than 30 percent.6. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the LED circuit board is positioned on an interior surface of the base of the housing.7. The LED-based light of claim 1 , wherein the LED circuit board is mounted in the housing in an area having other than a greatest width of the cavity.8. The LED-based light of claim 1 , further comprising a support creating in the housing a bipartite configuration splitting the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity.9. The LED-based light of claim 8 , wherein the LED circuit board is supported by the support in the ...

SEALED CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY

A method of manufacturing a sealed circuit card assembly includes disposing a circuit card assembly within a volume defined by a housing and at least partially filling the volume with a curable liquid such that the curable liquid encapsulates at least a circuit card. The method may also include curing the curable liquid to form a potted circuit card assembly and, after at least partially filling the volume with the curable liquid and after curing the curable liquid, vacuum impregnating the potted circuit card assembly with a sealant to seal any exposed interfaces or cracks to form the sealed circuit card assembly. Accordingly, the sealed circuit card assembly may include a first cured material encapsulating the circuit card of the circuit card assembly and a second cured material disposed within, for example, a porosity of the first cured material. 1. A sealed circuit card assembly comprising:a housing defining a volume;a circuit card assembly at least partially disposed in the volume, wherein the circuit card assembly comprises a circuit card;a first cured material encapsulating the circuit card of the circuit card assembly; anda second cured material disposed within at least one of porosity of the first cured material and space between the first cured material, the circuit card assembly, and the housing.2. The sealed circuit card assembly of claim 1 , wherein the circuit card of the circuit card assembly comprises an annular shape and defines a central pass-through bore.3. The sealed circuit card assembly of claim 2 , wherein the circuit card assembly further comprises at least one pass-through wire extending past and through the central pass-through bore of the circuit card.4. The sealed circuit card assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing is a banding backshell assembly.5. The sealed circuit card assembly of claim 4 , wherein the banding backshell assembly is coupled to a conduit of a wire bundle assembly that extends between an electric brake actuator ...

PREDICTING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS USING MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS

A method is used in predicting performance of applications using machine learning systems. A machine learning system is trained on a sample server executing an application. An expected performance of the application is determined using the machine learning system for a server having different characteristics than the sample server by predicting the expected performance of the application on the server without having to actually measure a performance of the application on the server. 1. A method of predicting performance of applications using machine learning systems , the method comprising:training a machine learning system on a sample server executing an application; anddetermining an expected performance of the application using the machine learning system, for a server having different characteristics than the sample server, by predicting the expected performance of the application on the server without having to actually measure a performance of the application on the server.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the expected performance meets a performance threshold associated with the application executing on the server, prior to installing the application on the server.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing information to modify the application based on the expected performance of the application.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing the expected performance to a measured performance of the application executing on the server.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:updating configuration parameters associated with the application to adjust performance of the application according to the expected performance.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:continuing to train the machine learning system using the measured performance.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:training the machine learning system with performance testing data associated with the application gathered during ...

ANALYZING STORAGE SYSTEMS USING MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS

A method is used in analyzing a storage system using a machine learning system. Data gathered from information associated with operations performed in a storage system is analyzed. The storage system is comprised of a plurality of components. A bitmap image is created based on the gathered data, where at least one of the plurality of components is represented in the bitmap image. The machine learning system is trained using the bitmap image, where the bitmap image is organized to depict the plurality of components of the storage system. 1. A method of analyzing a storage system using a machine learning system , the method comprising:analyzing data gathered from information associated with operations performed in a storage system, wherein the storage system is comprised of a plurality of components;creating a bitmap image based on the gathered data, wherein at least one of the plurality of components is represented in the bitmap image; andtraining the machine learning system using the bitmap image, wherein the bitmap image is organized to depict the plurality of components of the storage system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, by the machine learning system, a malfunction attributed to at least one component of the plurality of components depicted in the bitmap image by analyzing the bitmap image.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:detecting a change between the bitmap image and a second bitmap image created from a different set of data.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:modifying a representation of the at least one component of the plurality of components in a graphical user interface to indicate the detected malfunction.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information associated with the operations performed in the storage system includes at least one of event logs and statistics gathered from the plurality of components of the storage system upon detection of a malfunction in at least one component of the plurality ...

USING MACHINE LEARNING TO DETECT SYSTEM CHANGES

Techniques for detecting state changes in a system may include receiving a first neural network that is trained to detect when the system transitions into a first resulting state, wherein the system transitions into at least a first intermediate state prior to transitioning into the final resulting state; training the first neural network using a first plurality of inputs denoting the system in the first intermediate state; obtaining a plurality of sets of internal state information of the first neural network, each set of the plurality of sets denoting an internal state of the first neural network at a different point in time after the first neural network has processed at least a portion of the first plurality of inputs; and training a second neural network, using the plurality of sets of internal state information, to detect the first intermediate state. 1. A method of detecting state changes in a system comprising:receiving a first neural network that is trained to detect when the system transitions into a first resulting state, wherein the system transitions into at least a first intermediate state prior to transitioning into the final resulting state;training the first neural network using a first plurality of inputs denoting the system in the first intermediate state;obtaining a plurality of sets of internal state information of the first neural network, each set of the plurality of sets denoting an internal state of the first neural network at a different point in time after the first neural network has processed at least a portion of the first plurality of inputs; andtraining a second neural network, using the plurality of sets of internal state information, to detect the first intermediate state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each set of the plurality of sets of internal state information include weights that are applied to inputs of neurons of one or more hidden layers of the first neural network.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each set of the ...

Computing Erasure Metadata and Data Layout Prior to Storage Using A Processing Platform

Techniques are provided for computing data and metadata layout prior to storage in a storage system using a processing platform. An exemplary processing platform comprises one or more of a compute node and a burst buffer appliance. The processing platform communicates with a plurality of the compute nodes over a network, wherein a plurality of applications executing on the plurality of compute nodes generate a plurality of data objects; computes erasure metadata for one or more of the data objects on at least one of the compute nodes; and provides the erasure metadata with the corresponding one or more data objects to a storage system. The processing platform optionally determines a full set of the data objects to be stored and queries the storage system to determine an anticipated layout of the full set of the data objects to be stored. The anticipated layout allows special handling, for example, for small files and large files that are identified based on predefined criteria. 1. An apparatus comprising:a processing platform comprising one or more of a compute node and a burst buffer appliance;the processing platform being configured to communicate with a plurality of said compute nodes over a network, wherein a plurality of applications executing on said plurality of compute nodes generate a plurality of data objects;the processing platform further configured to compute erasure metadata for one or more of said data objects on at least one of said compute nodes and to provide said erasure metadata with said corresponding one or more data objects to a storage system.2. The apparatus of wherein said processing platform is further configured to determine a full set of said data objects to be stored.3. The apparatus of wherein said processing platform is further configured to query said storage system to determine an anticipated layout of said full set of said data objects to be stored.4. The apparatus of wherein said processing platform is further configured to ...

DATA REDUCTION IMPROVEMENT USING AGGREGATED MACHINE LEARNING

A method system, and computer program product for improving data reduction using aggregate machine learning systems comprising receiving, by an aggregating machine learning system from one or more machine learning systems associated with a set of one or more storage arrays, a first set of output parameters indicative of performance metrics for the set of the one or more storage arrays, aggregating, by the aggregating machine learning system, the first set of output parameters, resulting in a second set of output parameters, and sending, from the aggregating machine learning system, at least one member of the second set of output parameters as an input to at least one of the one or more machine learning systems associated with the set of the one or more storage arrays. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by an aggregating machine learning system from one or more machine learning systems associated with a set of one or more storage arrays, a first set of output parameters indicative of performance metrics for the set of the one or more storage arrays;aggregating, by the aggregating machine learning system, the first set of output parameters, resulting in a second set of output parameters; andsending, from the aggregating machine learning system, at least one member of the second set of output parameters as an input to at least one of the one or more machine learning systems associated with the set of the one or more storage arrays.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first set of output parameters include one or more of compression rate claim 1 , deduplication rate claim 1 , and aggregate data reduction rate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of the one or more storage arrays include storage arrays of at least two different types.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the values of the first set of output parameters reflects actual behavior of one or more applications associated with the set of the one or more storage arrays.5. The method of ...

Lens for an LED-based light

An LED-based replacement light for a fluorescent light includes a plurality of LEDs and an elongate housing for the LEDs. The housing is defined at least in part by a lens and has a cross sectional profile that partially falls along a cross sectional profile of a fluorescent light that the LED-based light is designed to replace. In addition, at least a portion of the lens extends beyond the cross sectional profile of the fluorescent light. The LED-based light also includes at least one connector arranged at an end of the housing that is configured for engagement with a socket of a fluorescent light fixture.

User input systems for an LED-based light

An LED-based replacement light includes a plurality of LEDs, an LED controller for operating the LEDs, a user input interface in communication with the LED controller, a housing for the LEDs, the LED controller and the user input interface, and a connector disposed at an end of the housing and shaped for connection with a light socket. The LED controller establishes different operating states for the LEDs that include only a limited number of discrete ON states. The user input interface is configured to receive user input, and in response to the user input, activate the LED controller to operate the LEDs according to one of the different operating states.

LED-based light with addressed LEDs

An LED-based replacement light comprises multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control; a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address; a housing for the LEDs; and a connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket.

LED-based light with canted outer walls

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing.

LED-based light with addressed LEDs

An LED-based replacement light comprises multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control; a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address; a housing for the LEDs; and a connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket.

LED-based light with canted outer walls

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing.

LED-based light with canted outer walls

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing.

LED-based light with canted outer walls

An LED-based light has an elongate housing having a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis, the housing defined by a base and two canted outer walls meeting opposite the base, the housing defining a cavity. An LED circuit board on which a plurality of LEDs are located is positioned within the cavity. End caps are positioned at opposite ends of the housing.

Color stabilization of vinyl halide copolymers

Method for displacing large blocks of earth

A method for elevating extremely large blocks of earth by displacement with a slurry composed of water and locally excavated materials. The blocks are separated on lateral faces by variously drilling, jetting, fracturing, and kerf cutting operations. The blocks are separated at the lower end by notching and hydraulic fracturing. Block movement is started by injecting gelled fluid into the narrow separations. In one set of applications the high density slurry filling the side clearances is less dense than the block being elevated. In these cases the earth blocks are displaced upward by injecting fluid into the underside, and the non hydrostatic component of the displacement pressure is contained by the gel strength of the slurry filling the narrow side clearance. In a second set of applications the blocks being elevated contain a high percentage of coal, and slurry filling the side clearances exceeds the block density. The blocks are then displaced upward by hydrostatic pressure. The method has a wide range of applications which include elevating a block and cementing it in place to form a storage cavity, elevating a block and fragmenting a hydrocarbon containing section into the resulting cavity in preparation for in situ recovery of hydrocarbons, and elevating a block to recover the coal contained in the block.

Low noise optical probe

An optical probe for measurements, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip. The probe includes a base having an aperture which leads to a chamber. The base is placed adjacent a portion of the material, the chamber being placed directly adjacent any easily compressible portion of the material. A photodetector is located within the chamber and does not contact the material. A light emitting diode (LED) is affixed to the material, opposite the photodetector and above the chamber. The material which is supported by the aperture and therefore rests above or has intruded into the chamber is inhibited from compression since nothing comes in contact with this portion of the material, even when the material moves. Thus, light from the LED is directed through a stabilized portion of the material, i.e., the optical path length through which light travels is stabilized, even during motion of the material. This reduces noise in the signal measured by the photodetector. A scattering medium is interposed between the LED and the material, between the material and the photodetector, or between the LED and the material as well as between the material and the photodetector. The scattering medium is used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the received optical signal.

LED-based light tube

LED light tube

LED-based light tube

Blood glucose monitoring system

A blood glucose monitoring system includes a broadband light source and a specially fabricated optical filter for modulating optical radiation to be transmitted through a fleshy medium. Optical radiation which passes through the fleshy medium is detected by an optical detector which generates an electrical signal indicative of the intensity of the detected light. Digital signal processing is performed on the electrical signal to extract those optical characteristics of the electrical signal due to the optical characteristics of the filter and constituents of the fleshy May 1, 1995 medium other than blood glucose concentration. The monitoring system employs a unique "double-log" transformation to minimize errors due to indeterminate path length variations of the optical radiation through the fleshy medium. The monitoring system further employs specialized signal processing to avoid inaccuracies due to the previously unidentified solvent effect which arises when glucose is dissolved into water.

Biological process systems and methods using microfluidic apparatus having an optimized electrowetting surface

Initiating polymerization reactions

Apparatus and method for continuously determining viscosity

Oximeter comprising a light source and an information element

Delivery catheter and graft for aneurysm repair

This invention provides a graft delivery system and methods for its use comprising a prosthetic graft (12) secured to an expandable anchoring member, such as a stent (13), by a butt-joint attachment means (21) to minimize the system's profile. The delivery system employs a catheter (11) with a relatively small diameter shaft (14) for flexibility and a relatively large diameter (14) delivery base (17) for supporting expansion of the anchoring member. The butt-joint attachment means comprises any means suitable to secure the graft to the anchoring member when deployed within the patient's vasculature and allows the anchoring member and graft to expand during deployment. In a preferred embodiment, the delivery system is configured so that the expansion of the anchoring member pulls the distal end of the graft over the proximal end of the anchoring member and the final expansion of the anchoring member seals the distal end of the graft (12) between the proximal end of the anchoring member and the vessel (20). One preferred method of use is to deploy a second anchoring member (31) coaxially within the already deployed first anchoring member and graft assembly, overlapping at least the distal end of the graft in order to further secure the graft and minimize flow by.

System and method for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas and oxygen steelmaking furnace gas

A process for reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas (COG), including: a direct reduction shaft furnace for providing off gas; a COG source for injecting COG into a reducing gas stream including at least a portion of the off gas; and the direct reduction shaft furnace reducing iron oxide to metallic iron using the reducing gas stream and injected COG. The COG has a temperature of about 1,200 degrees C or greater upon injection. The COG has a CH4 content of between about 2% and about 13%. Preferably, the COG is reformed COG. Optionally, the COG is fresh hot COG. The COG source includes a partial oxidation system. Optionally, the COG source includes a hot oxygen burner.

Patent FR1577209A

Medical sensor and information system

Evaporative light scattering detector

Optical sensor including information element

The method and apparatus of the present invention provides a system wherein light-emitting diodes (LEDs)(162) can be tuned within a given range by selecting their operating drive current in order to obtain a precise wavelength. The present invention further provides a manner in which to calibrate and utilize an LED probe (150), such that the shift in wavelength for a known change in drive current is a known quantity. In general, the principle of wavelength shift for current drive changes for LEDs is utilized in order to allow better calibration and added flexibility in the use of LED sensors, particularly in applications when the precise wavelength is needed in order to obtain accurate measurements. The present invention also provides a system in which it is not necessary to know precise wavelengths of LEDs where precise wavelengths were needed in the past. Finally, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the operating wavelength of a light-emitting element such as a light--emitting diode.

Reduction of iron oxide to metallic iron using coke oven gas and oxygen steelmaking furnace gas

Intraluminal stent for attaching a graft

A graft-and-stent combination is disclosed for deploying by an intravascular delivery system at the site of an aneurysm, the combination being expandable from a first diameter to a second, larger diameter to hold open and press the graft against regions of the body lumen just proximal and distal to the aneurysm. The combination is characterized by one or more stents that are flexible due to independently expandable and interconnected cylindrical elements, which provide sufficient radial strength to the combination when the graft-and-stent are being attached to the vessel, but which nonetheless afford sufficient resiliency to allow a great degree of expansion at a rapid rate when the combination is being deployed. Attachment elements in the form of hooks are provided to securely affix the ends of the stent extending distally and proximally of the graft after expansion to the walls of the vessel just distally and proximally of the aneurysm.

Read-out and code translating system

Internal-combustion engine.

Foot-warmer.

Arc welding monitor system

Media terminal adapter (mta) local ringback option

Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling a media terminal adapter (MTA) for locally ringing back coupled telephones having a caller identification display. Management information base (MIB) objects are defined to enable a caller identification information function along with caller identification name and number in order to verify the caller identification information is working properly. A technician or user dials a predetermined digit string from a coupled telephone, and the MTA responds with the defined caller identification information.

Medical sensor and information system

THERMOPLASTIC MOLDING COMPOSITIONS REINFORCED WITH FIBER.

COMPUESTOS DE MOLDEO TERMOPLASTICO Y ARTICULOS QUE COMPRENDEN COMPONENTES DE POLIMERO TERMOPLASTICO INMISCIBLE Y FIBRAS DE REFUERZO. LOS COMPONENTES DE POLIMERO TERMOPLASTICO INMISCIBLE Y LAS FIBRAS SE COMBINAN ENTRE SI BAJO ALTAS CONDICIONES DE CORTE. GENERALMENTE, EL COMPUESTO DE MOLDEO CONSTA DE AL MENOS DOS FASES Y TIENE UNA SUPERFICIE EXTREMADAMENTE LISA Y LIBRE DE FIBRAS. POR LO GENERAL, SE OBTIENEN MUY BUENAS PROPIEDADES FISICAS, TALES COMO LA ALTA RESISTENCIA A LOS GOLPES, ALTAS TEMPERATURAS DE DISTORSION TERMICA, UN ALTO MODULO DE TENSION, UN ALTO MODULO DE FLEXION, Y SIMILARES. UNA APRECIADA COMBINACION DE COMPONENTES TERMOPLASTICOS ES POLIURETANO TERMOPLASTICO Y POLIETILENOTEREFTALATO CON FIBRAS DE CRISTAL. THERMOPLASTIC MOLDING COMPOUNDS AND ARTICLES INCLUDING IMMISCIBLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPONENTS AND REINFORCING FIBERS. IMMISCIBLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPONENTS AND FIBERS COMBINE BETWEEN UNDER HIGH CUTTING CONDITIONS. GENERALLY, THE MOLDING COMPOUND CONSISTS OF AT LEAST TWO PHASES AND HAS AN EXTREMELY SMOOTH AND FIBER FREE SURFACE. IN GENERAL, VERY GOOD PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ARE OBTAINED, SUCH AS HIGH RESISTANCE TO BLOWS, HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THERMAL DISTORTION, A HIGH MODULE OF TENSION, A HIGH MODULE OF FLEXION, AND SIMILAR. AN APPRECIATED COMBINATION OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENTS IS THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE AND POLYETHYLENE TEREFTALATE WITH GLASS FIBERS.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A RAILWAY CAR

Lubricating oils and method of producing same

Digital electronic steam humidifier control

DIGITAL ELECTRONIC STEAM HUMIDIFIER CONTROL ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Disclosed herein is 3 method and a digital electronic steam humidifier control for use with a humidifier system including an electrode boiler to provide a normally repetitive fill, boil, fill-on-drain cycle. The humidifier control includes circuitry for providing an analog signal proportional to the electrode current, and a comparator network which receives the analog signal and a reference voltage and scaled voltages provided by additional circuitry to establish predetermined levels of electrode current at which the control responds. The comparator network provides a plurality of digital outputs having a high or low state depending upon the magnitude of the electrode current, which outputs are coupled to logic circuitry including NAND gates and which operates to actuate electrically controlled fill and drain valves to vary the water level so that the electrode current varies between predetermined lower and upper current limits, and which also operates to temporarily cut off the power to the electrodes if the electrode current exceeds a predeter-mined over-current limit. The logic circuitry also operates in conjunction with high water probes to prevent overfilling of the boiler and to cause boiling of the water without draining during start up so that the water acquires a predetermined higher level of conductivity so that the electrode boiler operates efficiently. An abnormal operation light and high and low current indicators are also provided to inform an operator of the status of operation of the control.

Near-Zero Emitting Diesel-Electric Locomotive Using A High-Speed Diesel Engine

A diesel-emissions reduction unit having an inlet adapted to receive an exhaust stream of the diesel engine; a diesel oxidation trap catalyst located adjacent the inlet; a dosing controller and an injection lance arranged to meter aqueous NH 3 into the exhaust stream; a NOx concentration sensor and a NH 3 concentration sensor with at least one oxidation catalyst panel arranged to isolate the NOx concentration sensor from NH 3 in the exhaust stream; and an exhaust heater arranged to heat the exhaust stream of the diesel engine toward the inlet of the diesel emissions reduction unit.

Method and apparatus for unstacking lumber

Jacquard or dobby woven textile with graphic impression and a method of making the same

The present invention relates to both a textile article and a method of making the textile article. The textile article is a two-sided multicolor Jacquard or Dobby woven textile with a graphic impression on at least one side thereof. In one embodiment, the front side of the textile has a dark color border and a light color area within said border. The light color area is the area receiving the graphic impression. It is sometimes advantageous to reverse the textile. Therefore, in another embodiment the front side has a light color border with a dark central area, and the dark central area will receive the graphic impression. The graphic impression may be applied by screen printing, image dyeing, digital imaging, or heat transfer (heat applied graphics). The method of making the article comprises the steps of providing a two-sided Jacquard or Dobby woven textile and then transferring the impression onto the textile, preferably in the light color central area, but the reverse side of the textile could be employed and the impression could be on the dark central area. The textile may be a golf or sports towel, hand, bath, or wash towel, beach towel, baby bib, a bath or beach robe, a bath mat, an apron, hot-plate, mittens, and the like.

Quantifying and visualizing changes over time to health and wellness

Methods, systems, and techniques for providing visual expertise to objectively measure, evaluate, and visualize aesthetic change are provided. Example embodiments provide an Aesthetic Delta Measurement System ("ADMS"), which enables users to objectively measure and visualize aesthetic health and wellness and treatment outcomes and to continuously supplement a knowledge repository of objective aesthetic data based upon a combination of automated machine learning and surveyed human input data. The ADMS provides a labeling platform for labeling aesthetic health and wellness over large populations of individuals and a personal analysis application for viewing an individual's aesthetic changes over time. The ADMS provides labeling of images using guides with corresponding discrete scalar values or using pairwise comparison techniques. It also accommodates dynamic acquisition of images and is able to adjust scoring as appropriate to accommodate this dynamic data using a dynamic ELO ranking algorithm to generate data sets for machine learning purposes.

Manual and automatic probe calibration

Embodiments of the present disclosure include an oximeter sensor system including a reusable portion including a substantially rigid connector connected to an end of a cable. The substantially rigid connector includes an electronic element housing at least one electronic component of a probe. The system also includes a disposable portion including a flexible wrap comprising a substantially rigid connection port shaped to receive the substantially rigid connector in a releasably securable manner.