FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR ON SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL SMALL ISLAND AUTO-ASSEMBLE

JOINT FOR BEARING FIXES AT THE CAGE OF THE BEARING

FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR ON SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL SMALL ISLAND AUTO-ASSEMBLE

L'invention concerne un dispositif à au moins un transistor sur un substrat (1) en un premier matériau semiconducteur, chaque transistor (20, 20') comportant une électrode de grille (5), dite grille, deux électrodes conductrices (3, 4), un îlot (2) en second matériau semiconducteur, incrusté dans le substrat (1), définissant une région apte à former un canal, dite région de canal, et une couche isolante (6) séparant la grille (5) des deux électrodes (3, 4) et de la région de canal, caractérisé en ce que la région de canal est à l'intérieur de l'îlot (2) et est en contact électrique direct avec au moins une des deux électrodes conductrices (3, 4).

Method and Apparatus for User-Activity-Based Dynamic Power Management and Policy Creation for Mobile Platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Field-effect transistor on a self-assembled semiconductor well

A device including at least one transistor on a substrate in a first semiconductor material, each transistor including a gate electrode as a gate, two conductor electrodes, an island in a second semiconductor material inlaid in the substrate, defining a region capable of forming a channel as a channel region, and an insulating layer separating the gate from the two electrodes and the channel region. The channel region is inside the island and is in direct electrical contact with at least one of the two conductor electrodes.

ADJUSTABLE SOLAR CHARGED LAMP

An adjustable solar-charged lamp configured to collect and store energy from the sun and to illuminate the lamp with the stored energy, the lamp including a housing, a lens engaged with the housing; a solar collector attached to the housing; a battery and a light emitting device disposed within an interior of the housing and in communication with the solar collector; and a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the solar collector is repositionable to the hanger assembly to provide maximum exposure to a light source, such as the sun. 1. An adjustable solar-charged lamp comprising: an exterior;', 'an interior;', 'a first pivot support;, 'a housing comprising'}at least one light emitting device disposed within the housing interior;a rechargeable battery;at least one repositionable solar collector, wherein the solar collector and the light emitting device are in operational communication with the battery;a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing;whereby the solar collector is selectively adjustable relative to the hanger assembly, the solar collector configured to adjust for maximum exposure to a light source.2. The adjustable solar-charged lamp of wherein the hanger assembly comprises:a cap attached to the hanger assembly; anda thread formed on the cap, the thread configured to mechanically attach to a receiving socket.3. The adjustable solar-charged lamp of wherein the hanger assembly comprises:a loop attached to the hanger assembly, the loop configured to hang the lamp.4. The adjustable solar-charged lamp of wherein the lamp further comprises;a lens engaged with the housing;5. The adjustable solar-charged lamp of wherein the lens includes a hemispherical area configured to evenly diffuse light emitted from the at least one light emitting device.6. The adjustable solar-charged lamp of wherein the housing claim 4 , the lens claim 4 , and the hanger assembly are configured to collectively resemble a profile of an incandescent light bulb.7. ...

LATCH FOR SECURING A COMPUTE NODE IN A COMPONENT STORAGE RACK

A latch selectively secures a compute node enclosure into a chassis bay. The latch comprises a frame securable to a proximal end of the compute node enclosure. A handle is pivotally secured to the frame intermediate a proximal end of the handle and a distal end of the handle so that the handle can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position. A proximal end of a pawl is pivotally coupled at to the distal end of the handle, wherein the pawl includes a landing at a distal end of the pawl and a latch key intermediate proximal and distal ends of the pawl. Movement of the handle positions the pawl into engagement with a slot in chassis bay to assist installation and removal of the compute node enclosure. 1. A latch , comprising:a frame securable to a proximal end of a compute node enclosure;a handle pivotally secured to the frame intermediate a proximal end of the handle and a distal end of the handle so that the handle can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position;a pawl having a proximal end, a distal end, a latch key intermediate the proximal and distal ends, and a landing at the distal end, wherein the proximal end of the pawl is pivotally coupled at to the distal end of the handle;wherein the latch facilitates interfacing of the compute node enclosure in a bay of a chassis by engaging the latch key of the pawl with a proximal end of a slot in a chassis wall that at least partially defines the bay of the chassis as the handle is moved from the open position to the closed position; andwherein the latch facilitates removal of the compute node enclosure from the bay of the chassis by engaging the landing of the pawl with a distal end of the slot in the chassis wall as the handle is moved from the closed position towards the open position.2. The latch of claim 1 , wherein pivotal movement of the handle from the open position to an intermediate position deploys the latch key beyond a lateral edge of the frame to align with the proximal end of ...

LATCH FOR SECURING A COMPUTE NODE IN A COMPONENT STORAGE RACK

A latch comprises a frame securable to an enclosure, and a handle pivotally secured to the frame for pivoting between a closed position and an open position. The distal end of the handle has a drive pin extending therefrom. The latch also comprises a pawl having a latch key, a distal end secured to the frame, and a proximal end coupled to the drive pin. Closing the handle causes the drive pin to move the pawl toward a side of the chassis bay and deploy the latch key into engagement with a slot in the side of the chassis bay. Opening the handle causes the drive pin to move the pawl away from a side of the chassis bay and withdraw the latch key out of engagement with the slot in the side of the chassis bay. 1. A latch , comprising:a frame securable to a proximal end of a compute node enclosure;a handle pivotally secured to the frame intermediate a proximal end of the handle and a distal end of the handle so that the handle can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position, wherein the distal end of the handle has a drive pin extending therefrom;a flexible pawl having a latch key, a distal end secured to a first side of the frame, and a proximal end that forms a channel that receives the drive pin and allows the drive pin to move within the channel, wherein the flexible pawl is a spring-biased toward the first side of the frame;wherein positioning of the handle in the closed position causes the drive pin to move the proximal end of the flexible pawl toward a side of a chassis bay and deploy the latch key beyond the first side of the frame and into engagement with a proximal end of a slot in the side of the chassis bay; andwherein positioning of the handle in the open position causes the drive pin to flex the flexible pawl and move the flexible pawl away from the first side of the frame and withdraw the latch key out of engagement with the proximal end of the slot in the side of the chassis bay.2. (canceled)3. The latch of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pawl ...

LATCH FOR SECURING A COMPUTE NODE IN A COMPONENT STORAGE RACK

A latch comprises a frame securable to a device enclosure, and a handle slidably secured to the frame, wherein the handle can slide between an inward position and an outward position, and wherein the distal end of the handle has a drive pin. The latch further comprises a rigid pawl having a latch key, a distal end pivotally secured to the frame, and a slot that receives the drive pin. Inserting the handle causes the drive pin to move within the slot, push the pawl toward a side of a chassis bay, and deploy the latch key into engagement with a slot in the side of the chassis bay. Withdrawing the handle causes the drive pin to move within the slot, pull the pawl away from a side of the chassis bay, and withdraw the latch key out of engagement with the slot in the side of the chassis bay. 1. A latch , comprising:a frame securable to a proximal end of a compute node enclosure;a handle slidably secured to the frame, wherein the handle can slide between an inward position and an outward position, wherein the distal end of the handle has a drive pin extending therefrom;a rigid pawl having a latch key, a distal end pivotally secured to the frame, and a slot that receives the drive pin;wherein inserting the handle from the outward position to the inward position causes the drive pin to move within the slot, push the proximal end of the pawl toward a side of the chassis bay, and deploy the latch key beyond the frame and into engagement with a proximal end of a slot in the side of the chassis bay; andwherein withdrawing the handle from the inward position to the outward position causes the drive pin to move within the slot, pull the proximal end of the pawl away from a side of the chassis bay, and withdraw the latch key within the frame and out of engagement with the proximal end of the slot in the side of the chassis bay.2. The latch of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the pawl forms the latch key.3. The latch of claim 2 , wherein the proximal end of the pawl also forms ...

Method and apparatus for three-dimensional fabrication of continuous sheets of material

A method of forming a three-dimensional object including a continuous sheet of material includes: (a) providing at least one drive roller and a build plate, with the build plate including an optically transparent member, with the optically transparent member including a build surface, and with the build surface at least partially defining a build region and the at least one drive roller adjacent the build region; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid polymer from the polymerizable liquid; and (d) rotating the at least one drive roller to form the three-dimensional object from the solid polymer and/or to advance (or draw) the continuous sheet of material away from the build region.

BEARING ASSEMBLY

A bearing assembly includes two rolling-element bearings having inner and outer rings and rolling elements between the rings, the rolling-element bearings being configured to be axially preloaded, at least one of the inner and outer rings including an axially adjustable flange ring forming a flange for the rolling elements, the flange ring having a first section axially slidably mounted on one of the bearing rings and a second section axially adjacent to the first section, the second section including a thread, and the thread being configured to threadably engage a counterthread of a separate component at a location axially spaced from the bearing ring. 1. A bearing assembly comprising two rolling-element bearings , each rolling-element bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring and rolling elements disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring , wherein the inner ring and the outer ring are configured to be axially preloaded , wherein a flange is disposed on each of the inner rings and/or on each of the outer rings , each of the flanges forming an axial stop for the rolling elements , wherein at least one of the flanges is axially adjustable relative to the inner ring or relative to the outer ring on which the at least one of the flanges is disposed , wherein the at least one of the flanges comprises a flange ring having a first section axially slidably mounted on one of the bearing rings and a second section axially adjacent to the first axial section , the second section comprising a thread , wherein the thread is configured to threadably engage a counterthread of a separate component at a location axially spaced from the bearing ring.2. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein an end surface of the separate component directly abuts an end surface of the bearing ring.3. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the separate component is a hollow-cylindrical sleeve.4. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , including means for ...

ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING CAGE OR ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING CAGE SEGMENT

A rolling-element bearing cage or segment configured to guide at least one rolling element includes a first circumferential ring connected to a second circumferential ring by a plurality of axially extending bridges. A first one of the bridges includes a first axial portion that has a cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction and a cross sectional area and a peripheral length. The peripheral length of the cross section of the first axial portion is greater than a peripheral length of a smallest rectangle bounding the cross section. 1. A rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment configured to guide at least one rolling element comprising:a first circumferential ring connected to a second circumferential ring by a plurality of axially extending bridges;wherein a first bridge of the plurality of bridges includes a first axial portion,wherein the first axial portion has a cross-section perpendicular to the axial direction having a cross sectional area and having a peripheral length greater than a peripheral length of a smallest rectangle bounding the cross section.2. The rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment according to claim 1 , wherein a bending stiffness in the first axial portion is at least 5% greater than a bending stiffness of an axial portion of a rectangular bridge having the cross sectional area.3. The rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment according to claim 1 , wherein the first axial portion extends from the first circumferential ring.4. The rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment according to claim 1 , wherein the first bridge includes a first tapered section adjacent the first circumferential ring and wherein the first axial portion includes the first tapered section.5. The rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment according to claim 4 , wherein the first tapered section has a radius as outer edge.6. The rolling-element bearing cage or cage segment according to claim 1 , wherein the first axial portion is configured as a ...

MACHINE ASSEMBLY

A machine assembly includes a housing in which a shaft element is rotatably supported by a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly including two tapered roller bearings which are preloadable against each other and having at least one bearing outer ring and first and second bearing inner rings. The first bearing inner ring includes, in one of its axial end regions, a sleeve-shaped extension formed directly from the material of the first bearing inner ring, which sleeve-shaped extension directly contacts an end side of the second bearing inner ring. 1. A machine assembly comprising a housing in which a shaft element is rotatably supported by a bearing assembly , the bearing assembly including two tapered roller bearings which are preloadable against each other , and the bearing assembly having at least one bearing outer ring and first and second bearing inner rings , wherein ,the first bearing inner ring includes, in one of its axial end regions, a sleeve-shaped extension formed directly from the material of the first bearing inner ring, which sleeve-shaped extension directly contacts an end side of the second bearing inner ring.2. The machine assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a length (E) of the sleeve-shaped extension has claim 1 , in an axial direction (a) claim 1 , at least 75% of a length (L) of tapered rollers of the tapered roller bearing.3. The machine assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve-shaped extension has a hollow-cylindrical shape.4. The machine assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the end side of the second bearing inner ring includes a recess configured to receive an end side of the sleeve-shaped extension claim 1 , the end side of the sleeve-shaped extension contacting a surface of the recess.5. The machine assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one bearing outer ring comprises a one-piece bearing outer ring formed directly by the housing.6. The machine assembly according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first and ...

METHOD OF SETTING BEARING PRELOAD

A method of setting a desired axial preload Fin a bearing arrangement by selecting a shim that will generate the desired preload at a predetermined axial force Fapplied by a clamping element, such as a locknut. The method comprises steps of: (a) mounting a reference shim, having a known thickness t, and preloading the bearing arrangement using the shim, by applying the predetermined axial force F; (b) measuring the actual preload of the bearing arrangement F; and (c) constructing an analytical model that defines a correlation between bearing preload and applied axial force on the bearing arrangement, for a plurality of different shims, whereby each shim in the plurality of shims is defined in terms of an initial axial gap δ between the shim and an axially displaceable bearing ring of the bearing arrangement, and in terms of a certain clamping force at which the gap becomes zero.

BEARING RING

A rolling-element bearing assembly includes a support element and a bearing ring mounted on the support element. The bearing ring includes a substantially axial mounting surface in contact with the support element and a running surface configured to support a rolling element. The running surface has a first edge and a second edge axially spaced from the first edge and an axial width of the running surface is greater than an axial width of the mounting surface. The bearing ring includes a first cantilevered portion having a top surface, the top surface being a first end portion of the running surface, and a bottom surface facing the support element. The first cantilevered portion does not contact the support element and, extending axially from a junction of the support element and the mounting surface, a radial width of the first cantilevered portion decreases and then increases. 1. A rolling-element bearing assembly comprising:a support element, anda bearing ring mounted on the support element,the bearing ring comprising:a substantially axial mounting surface in contact with the support element, anda running surface configured to support a rolling element, the running surface having a first edge and a second edge axially spaced from the first edge,wherein the running surface has an axial width greater than an axial width of the mounting surface,wherein the bearing ring includes a first cantilevered portion having a top surface, the top surface of the first cantilevered portion comprising a first end portion of the running surface and the first cantilevered portion having a bottom surface facing the support element,wherein the first cantilevered portion does not contact the support element, andwherein, extending axially from a junction of the support element and the mounting surface, a radial width of the first cantilevered portion decreases and then increases.2. The rolling-element bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first cantilevered portion is ...

WHEEL HUB AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WHEEL HUB

A wheel hub includes a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region. An annular reinforcing body, which may be a metal band, is mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and connected to the radially outer surface at a joint. 1. A wheel hub comprising:a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region, andan annular body mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and being connected to the radially outer surface at a joint.2. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is not a wheel flange.3. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body includes a target for an antilock braking system (ABS).4. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is an ABS ring.5. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the radially outer surface is cylindrical or conical.6. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is attached to the hub base body by a press-fit or by brazing or by friction welding.7. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is substantially cylindrical.8. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is configured one-piece.9. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body comprises a reinforcing band.10. The wheel hub according to claim 9 , wherein the reinforcing band comprises metal.11. The wheel hub according to claim 9 ,wherein the reinforcing band has a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface and has an axial width a radial thickness ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A BEARING

A method for operating a rolling-element bearing includes manufacturing a lubricating grease by mixing a first pigment having a first color with a first grease component to form a first colored grease component, mixing a second pigment having a second color different than the first color with a second grease component to form a second colored grease component, and mixing the first and second colored grease components to form a grease having a grease color. The method also includes lubricating the rolling element bearing with the grease, operating the bearing, measuring the color of the grease and providing a signal when the grease color becomes a predetermined grease color. 1. A method for operating a rolling-element bearing , comprising:manufacturing a lubricating grease by mixing a first pigment having a first color with a first grease component to form a first colored grease component, mixing a second pigment having a second color different than the first color with a second grease component to form a second colored grease component, and mixing the first and second colored grease components to form a grease having a grease color;lubricating the rolling element bearing with the grease;operating the bearing;measuring the color of the grease; andproviding a signal when the grease color becomes a predetermined grease color.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measuring the grease color comprises measuring a wavelength of light reflected from the grease.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein measuring the grease color comprises measuring the grease color at predetermined time intervals.4. The method according to including changing the lubricating grease or relubricating the bearing after the signal that the grease has become the predetermined color is provided.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measuring the color of the grease comprises measuring the color of the grease using a color sensor.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Unknown word predictor and content-integrated translator

The technology described herein enables users to enrich their vocabulary by annotating and/or automatically translating specific words, which are predicted to be unknown to the specific user. The user experiences the original content enriched with adaptive, smart in-line annotations of unknown words. The technology is tailored to individual users by understanding an individual user's vocabulary in a particular language. As a user consumes content or performs document authoring/editing activities, the system captures language usage patterns, maintained in a private Vocabulary Analytics Store (VAS) for the particular user. Information in the VAS is used as input to a machine classifier that determines whether a word is likely to be known or unknown to a user.

Adjustable solar charged lamp

An adjustable solar-charged lamp configured to collect and store energy from the sun and to illuminate the lamp with the stored energy, the lamp including a housing, a lens engaged with the housing; a solar collector attached to the housing; a battery and a light emitting device disposed within an interior of the housing and in communication with the solar collector; and a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the solar collector is repositionable to the hanger assembly to provide maximum exposure to a light source, such as the sun.

Dynamic service configuration during ocr capture

Dynamically configuring OCR processing may include determining a device type and determining whether to perform optical character recognition (OCR) processing of the received image locally based on one or more OCR parameters. Example OCR parameters may include the device type, the image type, the size of the received image, the available amount of the memory, the measured/benchmarked throughput of OCR processing on the device relative to an OCR server throughput and network throughput, and/or the current level of network connectivity. If it is determined that OCR processing of the received image should be performed locally, the device may compute one or more name-value pairs corresponding to the received image and transmit the name-value pairs to a remote data server for processing.

METHOD FOR SETTING THE PRELOAD IN A BEARING ASSEMBLY

A method for adjusting an axial preload in a bearing assembly that has two rolling-element bearings that are axially pressable against each other, each of the two rolling-element bearings including at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring and at least one row of rolling elements disposed between the at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring. The method includes a) driving the bearing assembly by rotating one of the bearing outer ring and the bearing inner ring while holding other bearing ring fixed and measuring the rotational speed of the circulation of the rolling elements about the bearing assembly axis or of a bearing cage about the stationary bearing ring, and b) changing the axial preload in the bearing assembly until a desired rotational speed has been obtained. 1. A method for adjusting an axial preload in a bearing assembly having an axis of rotation and comprising two rolling-element bearings configured to be axially pressable against each other , each of the two rolling-element bearings including at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring and at least one row of rolling elements disposed between the at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring , the method comprising:a) driving the bearing assembly by rotating the bearing outer ring while holding the bearing inner ring fixed, or by rotating the bearing inner ring while holding the bearing outer ring fixed, with no or only a small amount of axial preload in the bearing assembly, and measuring the rotational speed of the circulation of the rolling elements about the bearing assembly axis or of the rotational speed of a bearing cage about the stationary bearing ring;b) increasing the axial preload in the bearing assembly while measuring the rotational speed of the circulation of the rolling elements or of the cage about the stationary bearing ring;c) stopping the increasing of the axial preload in the bearing ...

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MULTIFUNCTION CAMMING SUPPORT SHELF

An apparatus includes a multifunction shelf rotatably coupled to a chassis at one or more pivot points. The chassis includes a sub-chassis mounted in a first end of the chassis and connected to one or more connectors within the chassis. The multifunction shelf includes one or more first lever arms extending away from a pivot point. The multifunction shelf also includes one or more second lever arms, each second lever arm connecting to a first lever arm and extends in a direction at a first angle to the connected first lever arm. The multifunction shelf also includes one or more camming features each coupled to a second lever arm and the sub-chassis. Rotating the one or more first lever arms away from the chassis applies a force through each corresponding camming feature to the sub-chassis to disconnect the sub-chassis from the chassis. 1. An apparatus comprising: one or more first lever arms, each first lever arm extending away from a pivot point of the one or more pivot points, wherein each first lever arm comprises a slide surface and wherein a final position of the one or more first lever arms comprises a position where the one or more slide surfaces are substantially planar with a bottom of the sub-chassis such that as the sub-chassis moves away from the chassis, the sub-chassis slides along the slide surface of each first lever arm;', 'one or more second lever arms, each second lever arm connected to a first lever arm of the one or more first lever arms and extending in a direction at a first angle to the connected first lever arm; and', 'one or more camming features, each camming feature coupled to a second lever arm of the one or more second lever arms and the sub-chassis, wherein rotating the one or more first lever arms away from the chassis applies a force through each corresponding second lever arm and camming feature to the sub-chassis to disconnect the sub-chassis from the chassis., 'a multifunction shelf rotatably coupled to a chassis at one or more ...

Tensor comparison across a distributed machine learning environment

Tensor comparison across a network by determining a first parameter of a first vector representation of a first tensor object associated with a first processor, receiving a second parameter associated with a second vector representation of a second tensor object associated with a second processor, determining a first difference between the first parameter and the second parameter, and sending the first vector representation from the first processor to the second processor, according to the first difference.

BEARING ASSEMBLY

A bearing assembly includes at least one rolling-element bearing that includes a bearing outer ring and a bearing inner ring and rolling elements disposed therebetween. The at least one rolling-element bearing is mounted in a component with the bearing outer ring in contact with the component, and the outer bearing ring includes a first edge surface extending between a rolling-element raceway and a radial end surface of bearing ring, and/or a second edge surface extending between an axial outer fitting surface and the radial end surface of the bearing ring. The component includes, on a surface facing the first and/or second edge surface, at least one material accumulation that interacts with the first and/or second edge surface. 1. A bearing assembly comprising:at least one rolling-element bearing that includes a bearing outer ring and a bearing inner ring and rolling elements disposed therebetween,wherein the at least one rolling-element bearing is mounted in a component with the bearing outer ring in contact with the component,wherein the outer bearing ring includes a first edge surface extending between a rolling-element raceway and a radial end surface of bearing ring, and/or a second edge surface extending between an axial outer fitting surface and the radial end surface of the bearing ring,wherein the component includes, on a surface facing the first and/or second edge surface, at least one material accumulation that interacts with the first and/or second edge surface.2. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first edge surface is angled radially inward.3. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first and/or the second edge surface includes at least one structure configured to form an interference fit connection with the at least one material accumulation.4. The bearing assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one structure and the at least one material accumulation form an interference-fit connection.5. The bearing ...

Universal joint including a seal, seal, and method for installing a seal

A universal joint includes a bush, a bearing journal supported in the bush by a bearing and a seal assembly configured to form a seal between the bearing journal and the bush. The seal assembly includes an outer body formed from a first material having a first hardness, and a reinforcing body at least partially embedded in the outer body is formed from a second material having a hardness greater than the hardness of the first material. The reinforcing body contacts and forms a slip surface for a rolling element of the bearing. The reinforcing body and the outer body are configured such that the reinforcing body compresses a portion of the outer body against the journal when the seal assembly is mounted on the bearing journal.

Reverse high-voltage power transfer

A first portable or non-portable device enters an adaptive charging mode to deliver a programmable output voltage to a second (e.g., sink) device, independent of a connector between the devices. The adaptive charging mode enables a sink device to detect current and voltage capability of the portable or non-portable device. It is determined whether a first device coupled to the second device through a reconfigurable port is configured as a source device or sink device. A current limit of the source device is then detected. A programmable voltage from the source device is requested based on the detecting.

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL BOARD AND WALL SYSTEMS CONTAINING SAME

A composite structural board having a structural board and a water-resistant barrier (WRB) sheet, and a wall system comprising same, wherein a face of the structural board is discontinuously attached to the inner face of the WRB sheet solely by a first adhesive, the WRB sheet fully covering the face of the structural board; wherein the unattached areas between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the WRB sheet define paths by which a liquid can move between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the WRB sheet; in some instances the WRB sheet material extends beyond at least one edge of the structural board forming a WRB sheet flap. 1. A composite structural board comprising:a) a structural board; andb) a water-resistant barrier sheet having a basis weight 100 g/m2 or less, a hydrostatic head of 55 cm or greater, a Gurley Hill porosity of 250 seconds or greater, and a moisture vapor transmission rate, of at least 130 g/m2/24 hrs, the water-resistant barrier sheet having an inner face and an outer face; andwherein a face of the structural board is discontinuously attached to the inner face of the water-resistant barrier sheet solely by a first adhesive, the water-resistant barrier sheet fully covering the face of the structural board;wherein the composite structural board hasi) attached areas between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the water-resistant barrier sheet, andii) unattached areas between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the water-resistant barrier sheet;the unattached areas between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the water-resistant barrier sheet defining paths by which a liquid can move between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the water-resistant barrier sheet.2. The composite structural board of claim 1 , wherein the face of the structural board has at least one edge claim 1 , with the water-resistant barrier sheet extending a ...

GROOVED NUT

A grooved nut for axially securing an inner ring of a bearing that is mounted on an axle or shaft includes a body portion surrounding a threaded inner bore. The body portion has a circumferential outer surface and an axial thickness, the outer surface includes at least one recess, and an axial depth of the recess is smaller than the axial thickness. 1. A grooved nut for axially securing an inner ring of a bearing that is mounted on an axle or shaft , the grooved nut comprising:a body portion surrounding a threaded inner bore, the body portion having a circumferential outer surface and an axial thickness,wherein the outer surface includes at least one recess, andwherein an axial depth of the recess is smaller than the axial thickness.2. The grooved nut according to claim 1 ,wherein t is the axial depth,wherein D is the axial thickness, andwherein 0.3D Подробнее

Level With Self-Storing Cleaning Tool

A level device may include a housing having a top face, a bottom face, a first end and a second end. The housing may include a receiving space disposed at the first end. The device may further include a vial assembly and an end cap. The vial assembly may include one or more spirit or bubble levels disposed in the housing to indicate conditions of level or plumb relative to orientation of the top or bottom faces. The end cap may be configured to be removably retained in the receiving space. The end cap may include a cleaning tool disposed at a portion of the end cap and configured to be retained in the receiving space when the end cap is operably coupled to the level. 1. A level device comprising:a housing having a top face, a bottom face, a first end and a second end, the housing comprising a receiving space disposed at the first end;a vial assembly comprising one or more spirit or bubble levels disposed in the housing to indicate conditions of level or plumb relative to orientation of the top or bottom faces; andan end cap configured to be removably retained in the receiving space,wherein the end cap comprises a cleaning tool disposed at a portion of the end cap and configured to be retained in the receiving space when the end cap is operably coupled to the level.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning tool comprises a brush.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the brush is made of plastic claim 2 , hair claim 2 , or cloth.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning tool comprises a wiper.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the wiper is a squeegee.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning tool comprises a brush at a first portion thereof claim 1 , and a wiper at a second portion thereof.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning tool comprises at least two different types of cleaning devices.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein a second receiving space is disposed at the second end claim 1 , and a second end cap is retained in the second receiving ...

BEARING RING

A bearing ring for a rolling-element bearing includes a mounting surface having a first length and a running surface, configured to support a rolling element, that has a second length. The running surface has first and second axially spaced end portions, and at least one of the first and second axially spaced end portions comprises a cantilever. Also, a rolling element, such as a tapered rolling element, having cantilevered end portions. 1. A bearing ring for a rolling-element bearing , the bearing ring including a running surface configured to support a rolling element and having first and second axially spaced edges , a substantially axial mounting surface configured to connect to a to-be-supported element such that they rotate together , a first substantially radial edge surface and a second substantially radial edge surface axially delimiting the bearing ring , wherein a portion of the running surface at at least one of the first and second axially spaced edges is configured to flex in response to a pressure load.2. The bearing ring according to claim 1 , wherein the portion of the running surface is formed over at least one recess in the first and/or second edge surface and/or in the mounting surface.3. The bearing ring according to claim 1 , wherein a flexibility of the portion of the running surface is specifiable over a thickness of the edge.4. The bearing ring according to wherein the recess comprises a groove.5. The bearing ring according to claim 2 , wherein the recess is formed in the first and/or second edge surface and extends up to the mounting surface claim 2 , and the running surface has a greater axial extension than the mounting surface.6. The bearing ring according to claim 2 , wherein the mounting surface includes a first mounting-surface region and a second mounting-surface region radially offset with respect to the first mounting-surface region claim 2 , and wherein the second mounting-surface region merges into the edge region claim 2 , and ...

UNIVERSAL JOINT

A universal joint including a joint cross having a bearing journal supported in a trunnion bearing having a bearing bushing and a seal assembly including a one-piece seal body sealing the journal cross against the bearing bushing, the seal body having a first lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or on a U-shaped sleeve connected to the bearing bushing, a second lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or on the sleeve, a first arm of the sleeve being press-fit in a cylindrical receiving surface of the bearing bushing, or the sleeve having a section that is rounded or doubly corrugated in radial section, or wherein between the seal body and rolling elements of the trunnion bearing a separate ring part is disposed and pressed towards the rolling elements by at least one elastic element projecting from the seal body. 1. A universal joint including a joint cross , wherein the joint cross includes a plurality of bearing journals , wherein each bearing journal is supported in a trunnion bearing having a bearing bushing and rolling elements , and wherein a seal assembly is disposed for sealing the journal cross against the bearing bushing ,wherein the seal assembly includes a seal body configured to form a static seal with the joint cross,wherein the seal body includes at least one first radially outward oriented or radially inward oriented seal lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or, if a sleeve is connected to the bearing bushing for conjoint rotation therewith, on the sleeve,wherein the seal body includes at least one second radially inward oriented seal lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or on the sleeve,wherein the seal body, including the at least one first seal lip and the at least one second seal lip is configured as a one-part polymer component, andwherein only a single seal body is mounted on each bearing journal,wherein the sleeve is U-shaped in radial section, a base ...

UNIVERSAL JOINT

A universal joint includes a joint cross having a plurality of bearing journals, each bearing journal being supported in a bearing bushing by a plurality of trunnion bearing rolling elements, the universal joint also including a seal assembly configured to seal the journal cross against the bearing bushing. The bearing bushing includes a sleeve for slidingly supporting at least one seal lip of the seal assembly, the sleeve has an axially inner region facing the rolling elements, and the axially inner region has a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion. The radially inner portion is axially offset from the radially outer portion towards the rolling elements by an offset amount. 1. A universal joint including a joint cross , the joint cross having a plurality of bearing journals , each bearing journal being supported in a bearing bushing by a plurality of trunnion bearing rolling elements , the universal joint also including a seal assembly configured to seal the journal cross against the bearing bushing ,wherein the bearing bushing includes a sleeve for slidingly supporting at least one seal lip of the seal assembly, the sleeve including an axially inner region facing the rolling elements, the axially inner region having a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion,wherein the radially inner portion is axially offset from the radially outer portion towards the rolling elements by an offset amount.2. The universal joint according to claim 1 , wherein the offset amount is from 0.1 mm to 10.0 mm.3. The universal joint according to claim 1 , wherein the offset amount is from 0.25 mm to 4.0 mm.4. The universal joint according to claim 1 , wherein the radially outer portion and the radially inner portion are annular and form first and second plateaus.5. The universal joint according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is press fitted against a cylindrical receiving surface of the bearing bushing.6. The universal joint according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Reinforcement learning with a stochastic action set

Systems and methods are described for a decision-making process including actions characterized by stochastic availability, provide an Markov decision process (MDP) model that includes a stochastic action set based on the decision-making process, compute a policy function for the MDP model using a policy gradient based at least in part on a function representing the stochasticity of the stochastic action set, identify a probability distribution for one or more actions available at a time period using the policy function, and select an action for the time period based on the probability distribution.

Lifelong learning with a changing action set

Systems and methods are described for a decision-making process that includes an increasing set of actions, compute a policy function for a Markov decision process (MDP) for the decision-making process, wherein the policy function is computed based on a state conditional function mapping states into an embedding space, an inverse dynamics function mapping state transitions into the embedding space, and an action selection function mapping the elements of the embedding space to actions, identify an additional set of actions in the increasing set of actions, update the inverse dynamics function based at least in part on the additional set of actions, update the policy function based on the updated inverse dynamics function and parameters learned during the computing the policy function, and select an action based on the updated policy function.

Determining patterns within a string sequence of user actions

Techniques are provided for analyzing user actions that have occurred over a time period. The user actions can be, for example, with respect to the user's navigation of content or interaction with an application. Such user data is provided in an action string, which is converted into a highly searchable format. As such, the presence and frequency of particular user actions and patterns of user actions within an action string of a particular user, as well as among multiple action strings of multiple users, are determinable. Subsequences of one or more action strings are identified and both the number of action strings that include a particular subsequence and the frequency that a particular subsequence is present in a given action string are determinable. The conversion involves breaking that string into a sorted list of locations for the actions within that string. Queries can be readily applied against the sorted list.

OUTER RING FOR A ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING

An outer ring for a rolling-element bearing includes a first region having a first diameter on an outer surface of the outer ring, a second region on the outer surface of the outer ring, the second region having a second diameter larger than the first diameter, a circumferential groove at a boundary between the first region and the second region, and a filler in the groove. The filler is configured such that a temperature compensation ring can be mounted to the outer ring at the first region so that it abuts on an axial end of the second region, the temperature compensation ring having an inner diameter, at least in the region which is disposed over the groove in the radial direction, that corresponds to the outer diameter of the first region. 1. An outer ring for a rolling-element bearing comprising:a first region having a first diameter on an outer surface of the outer ring; anda second region on the outer surface of the outer ring, the second region having a second diameter larger than the first diameter,a circumferential groove at a boundary between the first region and the second region; anda filler in the groove, the filler being configured such that a temperature compensation ring can be mounted to the outer ring at the first region so that the temperature compensation ring abuts on an axial end of the second region, wherein the temperature compensation ring has an inner diameter, at least in the region which is disposed over the groove in the radial direction, which corresponds to the outer diameter of the first region.2. The outer ring according to claim 1 , further comprising the temperature compensation ring disposed over the groove in the radial direction.3. The outer ring according to claim 1 , wherein a volume of the filler is at least as great as a volume of the groove.4. The outer ring according to claim 1 , wherein the filler is configured to be at least partially displaced from the groove by the temperature compensation ring claim 1 , and to extend ...

Bearing assembly with preload

A wheel bearing assembly for a vehicle includes at least one rolling-element bearing having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring defining therebetween a bearing interior, rolling elements disposed in the interior, and a seal assembly for sealing the bearing assembly. The seal assembly includes a sleeve-shaped element connected to the second bearing ring such that the sleeve-shaped element rotates with the second bearing, and the sleeve-shaped element includes a flange that forms an axial stop for the rolling elements. A carrier element is connected to the first bearing ring such the carrier element rotates with the first bearing ring, and the carrier element includes a radially extending annular flange. The radially extending annular flange supports a radially encircling seal having at least one seal lip, and the seal lip extends toward the second bearing ring and sealingly abuts on the sleeve shaped element. 1. A wheel bearing assembly for a vehicle comprising:at least one rolling-element bearing having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring defining therebetween a bearing interior;rolling elements disposed in the interior; anda seal assembly for sealing the bearing assembly,wherein the seal assembly comprises a sleeve-shaped element connected to the second bearing ring such that the sleeve-shaped element rotates with the second bearing, the sleeve-shaped element comprising a flange that forms an axial stop for the rolling elements, and a carrier element connected to the first bearing ring such the carrier element rotates with the first bearing ring, the carrier element including a radially extending annular flange,wherein the radially extending annular flange supports a radially encircling seal having at least one seal lip, the seal lip extending toward the second bearing ring and sealingly abutting on the sleeve shaped element.2. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one rolling-element bearing comprises first ...

Identifying content in a content management system relevant to content of a published electronic document

A computer system receives a published electronic document from a first source. The computer system analyzes structure and content of the published electronic document to extract information. Such extracted information can include keywords, based on content, and information indicative of relative importance of those keywords, based on structure. The computer system generates queries based on the extracted information to query a content management system of a second source of published electronic documents. The results can indicate whether the content management has content available corresponding to the query, and whether the content is published in electronic documents available from the second source. The computer system can process these results received from queries, using the relative importance of the extracted information, to communicate information indicative of content available in the content management system and relevant to the published document and not yet published in electronic documents available from the second source.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BEARING PRELOAD

A device for determining a bearing preload of a rolling-element bearing includes an exciter configured to be attachable to a component of the rolling-element bearing and to excite the component of the rolling-element bearing and cause it to vibrate when the rolling-element bearing is not rotating, at least one vibration sensor configured to be attachable to the component or to a further component of the rolling-element bearing and to record (capture) a mechanical reaction, in response to the excitation, of the component or the further component of the rolling-element bearing, and an evaluating circuit configured to receive the sensor signal and provide an evaluation signal based on the sensor signal, the evaluation signal including information about the bearing preload. An associated method and computer program are also disclosed. 1. A device for determining a bearing preload of a rolling-element bearing , the device comprising:an exciter configured to be connectable to a component of the rolling-element bearing and to excite the component of the rolling-element bearing and cause the component of the rolling-element bearing to vibrate when the rolling-element bearing is not rotating;at least one vibration sensor configured to be attachable to the component or to a further component of the rolling-element bearing and to record a mechanical reaction of the component or the further component of the rolling-element bearing in response to the exciting, and to provide a sensor signal which includes information concerning the reaction; andan evaluating circuit configured to receive the sensor signal and provide an evaluation signal based on the sensor signal, evaluation signal including information concerning the bearing preload.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the exciter is configured to excite claim 1 , in response to a trigger signal claim 1 , the component of the rolling-element bearing by an impact excitation having an excitation frequency spectrum.3. The ...

BUNKERING MARINE VESSEL

A bunkering marine vessel has an elongated, multi-deck accommodation structure extending along a portion of the length of one hull side and spaced apart from a centerline extending from bow to stern. Positioned within the vessel hull is at least one LNG pressure vessel filling at least 50% of the hull volume and extending from adjacent a lowermost deck to adjacent the main deck. At least one marine gasoil tank is positioned along an opposing hull side to counter the weight of the accommodation structure, The bow and stern ends of the vessel are substantially the same in shape, and each end includes a marine propulsion system. 110. A fuel transport marine vessel () comprising:{'b': 12', '18', '20', '14', '16', '22', '14', '16', '18', '20', '12', '18', '20', '66', '14', '16', '12', '14', '16', '32', '14', '16', '22, 'a buoyant vessel having an elongated hull () with a first hull side () and an opposing second hull side (), a first hull end () and a second hull end () and defining a centerline plane () extending from the first hull end () to the second hull end () between the two hull sides () () substantially bisecting the hull () between the two hull sides () () and an amidships plane () defined between the two hull ends () () substantially bisecting the hull () between the two hull ends () (), with a keel () between the first and second hull ends () () along the centerline plane ();'}{'b': 26', '18', '20', '28', '12, 'i': 'd', 'an upper deck () extending between the hull sides () () so as to define a volume () within the hull ();'}{'b': 40', '12, 'one or more main fuel storage tanks () within the hull (), the main fuel storage tanks having a total storage tank volume, the total storage tank volume of the one or more main fuel storage tanks within the hull filling at least 50% of the hull volume;'}{'b': 26', '26', '26', '18', '20', '40', '26, 'i': a', 'b', 'd, 'at least two hull decks () () below the upper deck (), the at least two hull decks extending between the ...

SEAL AND BEARING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SEAL

A seal configured to seal a gap between a first component and a second component to at least partially retain a fluid on a first side of the seal in a space between the first component and the second component, the seal including a seal body having a radially outer periphery and a central opening configured to receive the first component or the second component, at least one sensor configured to detect a characteristic of the fluid and an adapter. The at least one sensor is disposed on the adapter, and the adapter has a first portion extending through the seal body at a location spaced from and radially between the radially outer periphery and the central opening and a second portion axially abutting the seal body on the first side of the seal. 1. A seal configured to seal a gap between a first component and a second component to at least partially retain a fluid on a first side of the seal in a space between the first component and the second component , the seal comprising:a seal body having a radially outer periphery and a central opening configured to receive the first component or the second component,at least one sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the fluid, andan adapter, the at least one sensor being disposed on the adapter, the adapter having a first portion extending through the seal body at a location spaced from and radially between the radially outer periphery and the central opening and the adapter having a second portion axially abutting the seal body on the first side of the seal.2. The seal according to claim 1 , wherein the second component is configured to rotate relative to the first component.3. The seal according to claim 1 , wherein the seal body is fixed to the first component.4. The seal according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor protrudes axially from the adapter.5. The seal according to claim 1 , wherein the seal body includes a sensor opening and wherein the first portion of the adapter extends through the sensor ...

COMPONENT OF A UNIVERSAL JOINT BEARING

A component of a universal joint bearing includes at least one casing having a cylindrical wall and a base and at least one formation projecting from the base. The at least one formation is receivable in a clamp of a rotational processing machine to secure the component to the rotational processing machine during a rotational machining of a wall of the component. Also a method that includes clamping the component by the formation and machining inner and outer surfaces of the component without unclamping the component. 1. A component of a universal joint bearing comprising:at least one casing having a cylindrical wall and a base,at least one formation projecting from the base, the at least one formation being receivable in a clamp of a rotational processing machine to secure the component to the rotational processing machine during a rotational machining of a wall of the component.2. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the formation is an elevation extending away from an inner side of the component starting from a surface of the base.3. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the elevation has at least one height of 0.5 mm relative to the base surface.4. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the elevation has at least one height of at least 0.1 mm relative to the base surface.5. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the formation is substantially pot-shaped.6. The component according to claim 1 , including a raceway on an inner side configured to support a plurality of rolling elements.7. The component according to claim 1 ,wherein the elevation has at least one height of at least 0.1 mm relative to the base surface,wherein the formation is substantially pot-shaped, andincluding a raceway on an inner side of the component configured to support a plurality of rolling elements.8. The component according to claim 6 , including the plurality of rolling elements.9. A universal joint bearing including the component of .10. A method for ...

COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCE-WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT METHODS AND APPARATUSES

Apparatuses and methods associated with management of computing infrastructure resources and workloads are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a resource-workload manager having: a placement solution generator to generate a plurality of potential resource placement solutions for allocation of various resources of the computing infrastructure to various workloads; one or more utility function calculators to calculate one or more values for one or more provider-centric attributes, and one or more values for one or more customer-centric attributes, for the plurality of potential solutions; an analyzer to analyze the attributes and select one of the potential resource placement solutions; and a resource allocator to allocate the resources, based at least in part on the selected resource placement solution. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. 1. An apparatus for managing resources and their assigned workloads of a computing infrastructure , comprising: a placement solution generator to receive resource data and workload data for the computing infrastructure, and generate a plurality of potential resource placement solutions for allocation of the various resources of the computing infrastructure to various components of the various workloads;', 'one or more utility function calculators communicatively coupled with the placement solution generator to calculate one or more values for one or more provider-centric attributes, and one or more values for one or more customer-centric attributes, for the plurality of potential resource placement solutions;', 'an analyzer communicatively coupled to the one or more utility function calculators to analyze the attributes and select one of the potential resource placement solutions; and', 'a resource allocator communicatively coupled to analyzer to allocate the resources of the computing infrastructure, based at least in part on the selected resource placement solution., 'a resource-workload ...

Gas Supply Refueling Facility

A gas supply marine vessel and a refueling facility are described. The gas supply marine vessel includes a hull with an upper deck having an elongated cargo cavity formed therein. Gas interface modules are disposed in the cavity and extend between hull sides, each module having a plurality of fuel vessel docking stations. A plurality of stacked fuel container assemblies are fluidically coupled to the docking stations. A gantry, is movable along the length of the cavity, straddles the cargo cavity between hull sides. An articulating crane is mounted on the gantry and it utilized to move fuel container assemblies to a fuel container depression formed in the deck of a floating refueling facility. The floating refueling facility includes a concave side to facilitate mooring adjacent a shoreline, the concave side forming angled extensions at corners of the deck with a linkspan extending from each of the angled extensions. 1. A refueling facility comprising one or more gas interface modules , each gas interface module having a plurality of fuel vessel docking stations; and a plurality of fuel container assemblies adjacent a gas interface module and fluidically coupled to the gas interface module via the separate fuel vessel docking stations.2. The refueling facility of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel container depression in which the gas interface module is mounted.3. The refueling facility of claim 1 , further comprising an enclosure extending at least partially around the gas interface modules.4. The refueling facility of claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the enclosure is a blast wall.5. The refueling facility of claim 1 , wherein the gas interface module has an elongated frame extending between a first end and a second end with at least two spaced apart levels formed between the two ends and with spaced apart fuel vessel docking stations disposed along each level claim 1 , the refueling facility further comprising a plurality of fuel container assemblies ...

Techniques for providing sequential recommendations to users

Certain embodiments involve generating personalized recommendations for users by inferring a propensity of each individual user to accept a recommendation. For example, a system generates a personalized user model based on a historical transition matrix that provides state transition probabilities from a general population of users. The probabilities are adjusted based on the propensity for a user to accept a recommendation. The system determines a recommended action for the user to transition between predefined states based on the user model. Once the user has performed an activity that transitions from a current state, the system adjusts a probability distribution for an estimate of the propensity based on whether the activity is the recommended action.

BEVEL GEAR HOUSING, BEVEL GEAR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME

A housing for a bevel gear includes a pinion bearing seat configured to support a pinion bearing for a driveshaft having a drive pinion. The housing also includes an attachment structure configured to attach a support bearing seat to the housing such that the position of the support bearing seat with respect to the pinion bearing seat is variable in the radial direction. 1. A housing for a bevel gear , comprising:a pinion bearing seat configured to support a pinion bearing for a driveshaft having a drive pinion; andan attachment structure is configured to attach a support bearing seat to the housing such that the position of the support bearing seat with respect to the pinion bearing seat is variable in the radial direction.2. The housing according to claim 1 , comprising the support bearing seat which is configured to support a support bearing disposed at an axial end of the driveshaft.3. The housing according to claim 2 , wherein the attachment structure is configured to: (i) vary an angle formed by an axial direction of the support bearing seat and an axial direction of the pinion bearing seat and/or adjust a position of the support bearing seat (ii) in the axial direction with respect to the pinion bearing seat.4. The housing according to claim 3 , wherein the attachment structure attaches a bearing shield to the housing and the support bearing seat is provided on the bearing shield.5. The housing according to claim 4 , further comprising a counter-attachment structure formed on the bearing shield and configured to adjustably attach the bearing shield to the housing using the attachment structure.6. The housing according to claim 5 , wherein the bearing shield is disposed in a radially inner-lying region of the housing.7. The housing according to claim 6 , wherein the bearing shield has a guide surface configured to abut on a bearing shield contact surface of the housing.8. A bevel gear claim 6 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the ...

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE PRELOAD IN A BEARING ASSEMBLY AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

A method for setting a preload in a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly having at least one rolling-element bearing with at least one bearing inner ring and at least one bearing outer ring, the method including changing the preload in the bearing assembly starting from an initial value and measuring the electrical resistance between the bearing inner ring and the bearing outer ring and terminating the changing of the preload in the bearing assembly in response to a target value for the electrical resistance being reached. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target value for the electrical resistance is determined by a calibration measurement on the bearing assembly or on a substantially structurally identical bearing assembly claim 1 , wherein the target value is defined as an electrical resistance that is present when a desired preload prevails in the bearing assembly.3. The method according to wherein the at least one bearing inner ring and the at least one bearing outer ring are provided with an electrical insulation so that they are electrically isolated with respect to their respective attachments.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one bearing inner ring and the at least one bearing outer ring are free of the electrical insulation at at least one point.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the point at which the at least one bearing inner ring and the at least one bearing outer ring are kept free of electrical insulation is an end side of the at least one bearing inner ring and the at least one bearing outer ring.7. The bearing assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the bearing inner ring and/or the bearing outer ring is provided with an electrical insulation so that it is electrically insulated with respect to its attachment.8. (canceled)9. The bearing assembly according to wherein the bearing rings are free of the electrical insulation at at least one point.10. The bearing assembly according to claim 9 , wherein ...

Closed-loop natural language query pre-processor and response synthesizer architecture

A closed-loop natural language query pre-processor and response synthesizer architecture accepts natural language queries and dynamically synthesizes query results. The query results may be in the form of data stories. The architecture identifies, selects, and composes candidate response elements into a coherent and meaningful query result. The architecture also implements an adaptable delivery mechanism that is responsive to connection bandwidth, query source preferences, query source characteristics, and other factors. Feedback from multiple sources adapts the architecture for handling subsequent queries.

State of charge (soc) display for rechargeable battery

An initial SoC curve may be defined that relates system state of charge (SoC) as a function of battery SoC. Endpoints that define the SoC curve may be updated. For example, each time a battery SoC is determined, the SoC curve may be updated. The SoC curve may then be evaluated to produce a system SoC that can be present to the user.

ROLLER BEARING

A roller bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring and a cage between the inner ring and the outer ring in which a plurality of rollers are retained. The inner ring or the outer ring includes a guide flange for guiding the rollers, and a biasing member exerts a biasing force, directed toward the guide flange, on the rollers and/or on the cage. 1. A roller bearing comprising:an inner ring;an outer ring;a cage between the inner ring and the outer ring; anda plurality of rollers retained by the cage,wherein the inner ring or the outer ring includes a guide flange for guiding the rollers, andincluding biasing means for exerting a biasing force, directed toward the guide flange, on the rollers and/or on the cage.2. The roller bearing according to claim 1 ,wherein the cage includes a first side ring and a second side ring and a plurality of bridges connecting the first side ring to the second side ring, the first and second side rings and bridges defining a plurality of pockets for receiving the rollers, andwherein the biasing means comprises at least one elastic spring element disposed on the first side ring and extending into one of the plurality of pockets.3. The roller bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one elastic spring element comprises a flexible tongue formed integrally with the first ring and pressing against one an axial end surface of one of the rollers.4. The roller bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one spring element comprises a plurality of spring elements distributed circumferentially around the bearing cage in a uniform manner5. The roller bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one spring element comprises a plurality of spring elements claim 2 , a respective spring element of the plurality of spring elements being located in each of the plurality of pockets.6. The roller bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the cage is manufactured from plastic claim 2 , and wherein the at least one spring element ...

BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH PRELOAD

A preloaded bearing assembly includes two tapered roller bearings that each have an inner ring and an outer ring and rolling elements therebetween, wherein both bearings are preloadable with a predetermined preload force by relatively shifting the inner rings and/or the outer rings in an axial direction. Flanges are disposed on the inner rings and/or the outer rings and form an axial stop for the rolling elements, and at least one of the flanges is adjustable on or relative to the associated bearing ring in the axial direction. The axially adjustable flange is disposed with a predetermined press-fit on or relative to the bearing ring and is shiftable on or relative to the bearing ring against a frictional force provided by the predetermined press-fit, and the predetermined preload force is determined by a magnitude of the frictional force of the predetermined press-fit. 11. A preloaded bearing assembly () including two tapered roller bearings that each comprise an inner ring and an outer ring , between which rolling elements are disposed , wherein both rolling-element bearings are preloadable with a predetermined preload force by relative shifting of the inner rings and/or the outer rings in an axial direction , wherein flanges are disposed on the inner rings and/or the outer rings , which flanges form an axial stop for the rolling elements wherein at least one of the flanges is adjustable on or relative to the associated bearing ring in the axial direction , wherein the at least one axially adjustable flange is disposed with a predetermined press-fit on or relative to the bearing ring and is shiftable on or relative to the bearing ring against a frictional force provided by the predetermined press-fit , and wherein the predetermined preload force is determined by a magnitude of the frictional force of the predetermined press-fit.2. The preloaded bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable flange is disposed on the inner ring or on the outer ring. ...

Thermal mitigation for usb power delivery

Thermal mitigation features may be included in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable assembly or in the USB receptacle portion of a device. In one aspect, one or both ends of a USB cable jacket may have greater thermal conductivity than the portion between them. The portion having the greater thermal conductivity may dissipate excess heat from the cable into the environment. In another aspect, a USB cable connector or the USB receptacle portion of a device may include a thermoelectric heat pump. The thermoelectric heat pump may move excess heat from the cable assembly or receptacle into a portion of the cable assembly or device that dissipates the heat into the environment.

Socket grafting plugs system

A socket grafting plugs system for use in a socket grafting process. Each socket grafting plug has a first cross section, a second cross section parallel to the first cross section and a body portion extending between the first cross section and the second cross section. The first cross section belongs to a group of first plug sections with at least a combination of three different shapes with three different sizes.

System and method for metered dosing vaporizer

Provided is a system and method for a dosing vaporizer. More specifically, an embodiment of the system includes a housing with a first end opposite from a second end. A mouthpiece disposed proximate to the first end, the mouthpiece structured and arranged to rotate about the first end. An attacher disposed proximate to the second end, the attacher structured and arranged for removable attachment to a power source. A reservoir of liquid concentrate is disposed within the housing. A vaporizer disposed proximate to the attacher and thermally isolated from the reservoir. A vapor conduit passes generally from the vaporizer through the housing to the mouthpiece. A metered rotation driven dispenser, coupled to the mouthpiece, applies a predetermined force upon the reservoir to dispense from the reservoir into the vaporizer a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate.

Gas Supply Marine Vessel and Floating Refueling Facility

A gas supply marine vessel and a floating refueling facility are described. The gas supply marine vessel includes a hull with an upper deck having an elongated cargo cavity formed therein. Gas interface modules are disposed in the cavity and extend between hull sides, each module having a plurality of fuel vessel docking stations. A plurality of stacked fuel container assemblies are fluidically coupled to the docking stations. A gantry, movable along the length of the cavity, straddles the cargo cavity between hull sides. An articulating crane is mounted on the gantry and it utilized to move fuel container assemblies to a fuel container depression formed in the deck of the floating refueling facility. The floating refueling facility may include a concave side to facilitate mooring adjacent a shoreline, the concave side forming angled extensions at corners of the deck with a linkspan extending from each of the angled extensions. 1. A gas supply marine vessel comprising a buoyant , elongated hull with a first hull side and an opposing second hull side , a first hull end and a second hull end; an upper deck extending between the first and second hull sides with an elongated cargo area defined along the upper deck between the first and second hull sides; a movable base assembly positioned adjacent the elongated cargo area , the movable base assembly axially movable along at least a portion of a length of the elongated hull; a pivotable crane assembly mounted on the movable base assembly , the pivotable crane assembly having a boom with a first end and a second end , the first end of the boom pivotally attached to the movable base assembly and a cargo engagement mechanism attached to the second end of the boom; and one or more gas interface modules positioned in the elongated cargo area , each gas interface module having an elongated frame extending across the elongated cargo area between the first and second hull sides , the elongated frame having a first frame side and ...

ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING

A rolling-element bearing includes a first rolling-element bearing ring configured to be mechanically connectable to a stationary component, a second rolling-element bearing ring configured to be mechanically connectable to a rotating component and at least one porous body disposed between the first rolling-element bearing ring and the second rolling-element bearing ring and configured to hold a lubricant. The at least one porous body is mechanically coupled to the second rolling-element bearing ring and configured such that during rotation of the second rolling-element bearing ring the at least one porous body substantially rotates with the second rolling-element bearing ring, and, due to this rotation, releases an amount of the lubricant. The at least one porous body is further configured to absorb at least a portion of the released amount lubricant when the second rolling-element bearing ring is stationary. 1. A rolling-element bearing comprising:a first rolling-element bearing ring configured to be mechanically connectable to a stationary component;a second rolling-element bearing ring configured to be mechanically connectable to a rotating component; andat least one porous body disposed between the first rolling-element bearing ring and the second rolling-element bearing ring and configured to hold a lubricant;wherein the at least one porous body is mechanically coupled to the second rolling-element bearing ring and configured such that during rotation of the second rolling-element bearing ring the at least one porous body substantially rotates with the second rolling-element bearing ring, and, due to this rotation, releases an amount of the lubricant; andwherein the at least one porous body is further configured to absorb at least a portion of the released amount lubricant when the second rolling-element bearing ring is stationary.2. The rolling-element bearing according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum intake amount of the at least one porous body exceeds a ...

ROLLING ELEMENT BEARING CAGE SECTION, ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING CAGE, AND ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING

A rolling-element bearing cage section for a rolling-element bearing is configured to guide at least one rolling element between a first and a second rolling-element bearing ring of the rolling-element bearing. The rolling-element bearing cage section is configured to partially or completely receive the at least one rolling element prior to installation in the rolling-element bearing. The rolling-element bearing cage section includes a porous material adapted to absorb a lubricant and release the lubricant as a result of a centrifugal force acting on the lubricant during rotation of the rolling-element bearing cage section, thus allowing a liquid lubricant to be used in a rolling-element bearing without the need for complex seals. 1. A rolling-element bearing cage section for a rolling-element bearing , which is formed to guide at least one rolling element , during a movement thereof , between a first and a second rolling-element bearing ring of the rolling-element bearing ,wherein the rolling-element bearing cage section is formed to partially or completely receive the at least one rolling element prior to installation in the rolling-element bearing; andwherein the rolling-element bearing cage section comprises a porous material which is formed to absorb a lubricant and to release the lubricant again due to a centrifugal force acting on the lubricant during rotation of the rolling-element bearing cage section.2. The rolling-element bearing cage section according to which is further configured to absorb collected lubricant when stationary/during a stoppage of the bearing.3. A rolling-element bearing cage comprising at least one of the rolling-element bearing cage sections according to .4. The rolling-element bearing cage according to claim 3 , embodied as one-piece or comprising a plurality of rolling-element bearing cage segments claim 3 , wherein the rolling-element bearing cage segments comprise at least one rolling-element bearing cage section.5. A rolling- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR METERED DOSING VAPORIZER

Provided is a system and method for a dosing vaporizer. More specifically, an embodiment of the system includes a housing with a first end opposite from a second end. A mouthpiece disposed proximate to the first end, the mouthpiece structured and arranged to rotate about the first end. An attacher disposed proximate to the second end, the attacher structured and arranged for removable attachment to a power source. A reservoir of liquid concentrate is disposed within the housing. A vaporizer disposed proximate to the attacher and thermally isolated from the reservoir. A vapor conduit passes generally from the vaporizer through the housing to the mouthpiece. A metered rotation driven dispenser, coupled to the mouthpiece, applies a predetermined force upon the reservoir to dispense from the reservoir into the vaporizer a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate. 1. A method for vaporizing a metered dosing of a product , comprising: a first end and opposite thereto a second end;', 'a mouthpiece disposed proximate to the first end, the mouthpiece structured and arranged to rotate about the first end;', 'an attacher disposed proximate to the second end, the attacher structured and arranged for removable attachment to a power source;', 'a reservoir of liquid concentrate within the housing;', 'a vaporizer disposed proximate to the attacher and thermally isolated from the reservoir;', 'a vapor conduit passing generally from the vaporizer, through the housing to the mouthpiece;', 'a metered rotation driven dispenser structured and arranged to apply a predetermined force upon the reservoir to dispense from the reservoir into the vaporizer a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate, the metered rotation driven dispenser coupled to the mouthpiece;', 'rotating the mouthpiece to activate the metered rotation driven dispenser to dispense a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate into the vaporizer; and, 'providing a housing providing;'}activating the vaporizer to vaporize ...

CONTROL DEVICE FOR ESTIMATION OF POWER CONSUMPTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF APPLICATION CONTAINERS

Devices and techniques for estimating power consumption and efficiency of application containers configured to run on a server system, such as a cloud server, are provided. In an example, a method can include creating a benchmark application container, naming the benchmark application container on a host server, collecting power consumption information of the host server, collecting resource utilization information of the benchmark application container using an artificial workload, building a statistical model using the power consumption information and the resource utilization information, and generating a first power model of the host server. 1. A control device comprising:a first interface to a host server;a second interface to one or more application containers configured to run on the host server; and apply an artificial workload to a benchmark application container;', 'collect power consumption information of the host server;', 'collect resource utilization information of the benchmark application container;', 'build a statistical model using the power consumption information and the resource utilization information; and', 'generate a first power model of the host server., 'processing circuitry configured to2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein a first application container of the one or more application containers is a benchmark application container; and{'sub': 'CPU', 'wherein the resource utilization information includes central processor utilization information (U) of the host server while running the benchmark application container.'}3. The control device of claim 2 , wherein the resource utilization information includes disk input and output utilization information (U) of the host server while running the benchmark application container.4. The control device of claim 3 , wherein the resource utilization information includes memory utilization information (U) of the host server while running the benchmark application container.5. The control device ...

Solar Charge Circuit and Method

One embodiment is a solar charged device. The solar charged device includes a housing defining an interior and an exterior; a solar panel, defining a solar panel voltage, for generating power connected to the housing exterior, the solar panel comprising a pair of terminals; a switch located in the housing interior attached to one of the solar panel terminals; a battery, defining a battery voltage, for storing the power, the battery comprising a pair of leads, one of the battery leads attached to the solar panel and one of the battery leads attached to the switch; an active charge circuit located in the housing interior operatively connected to the switch and selectively connecting the battery to the solar panel in response to the battery voltage and the solar panel voltage; and an electronic device connected to the battery for utilizing the power. 1. A solar charged device comprising:a housing defining an interior and an exterior;a solar panel, defining a solar panel voltage, for generating power connected to said housing exterior, said solar panel comprising a pair of terminals;a switch located in said housing interior attached to one of said solar panel terminals;a battery, defining a battery voltage, for storing said power, said battery comprising a pair of leads, one of said battery leads attached to said solar panel and one of said battery leads attached to said switch;an active charge circuit located in said housing interior operatively connected to said switch and selectively connecting said battery to said solar panel in response to said battery voltage and said solar panel voltage; and,an electronic device connected to said battery for utilizing said power.2. The solar charged device of claim 1 , wherein said electronic device comprises:a light emitting device connected to said battery for creating light from said power;wherein said power communicates: a) from said solar panel to said battery through said switch; and then b) from said battery to said light- ...

DYNAMICALLY ADAPTING CLOUD APPLICATIONS

Techniques for dynamically adapting cloud applications are described. A current value of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of an executing cloud service instance of a cloud application is detected. A determination is made as to whether the current value of the KPI is unacceptable (e.g., either it is outside of an acceptable range or is within an adaptation region). If the current value of the KPI is unacceptable, a first application programming interface (API) is invoked to request a cloud service instance monitor to adapt the cloud service instance to operate within an acceptable KPI range. If the cloud service instance monitor was unsuccessful, the unacceptable KPI is escalated to the cloud service monitor for the type of the cloud service instance. If the cloud service monitor is unsuccessful, the unacceptable KPI is escalated to the application monitor. 1. A system for dynamically adapting a cloud application , the system comprising:a key performance indicator (KPI) detector to detect a current value of a KPI of an executing cloud service instance of a cloud application, the cloud application hosted by a Platform as a Service (PaaS) provider, the KPI corresponding to a service level agreement (SLA) between a provider of the cloud application and a user of the cloud application, the cloud service instance having a service type;a first KPI filter to determine whether the current value of the KPI is outside of an acceptable range; anda first KPI adaptor to use, upon a determination that the current value of the KPI is outside of an acceptable range, a cascading application programming interface (API) calling structure provided by the PaaS provider to invoke a first API call and successive API calls based on the cascading API calling structure, the first API call to request a cloud service instance monitor of the cloud service instance to adapt the cloud service instance to operate within the acceptable range.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second ...

Bearing ring including a temperature compensation ring, bearing including the bearing ring, and method for manufacturing a bearing ring

A bearing ring includes a temperature compensation ring made from an elastic material vulcanized or otherwise materially bonded onto an outer surface of the bearing ring, the outer surface being oriented in a radial direction. The bearing ring includes a radially encircling groove, and in an unloaded state of the temperature compensation ring, that is, independently of an application of axial pressure against the temperature compensation ring, the temperature compensation ring fills the groove in an interference-fit manner.

WATER-DRAINABLE AIR-BARRIER TAPE FOR BUILDING TERMINATIONS

A multi-layered tape comprises in order (i) a substrate having first and second surfaces, (ii) a pressure-sensitive adhesive having first and second surfaces, the first surface of the adhesive being in contact with the first surface of the substrate, (iii) a plurality of continuous spaced apart elements attached to, or partially embedded into, the second surface of the adhesive that are positioned in an angular direction to the axis of the substrate length, and (iv) a release liner having a length and width so as to cover the second surface of the adhesive and the spaced apart elements. 1. A multi-layered tape having a length , width and thickness wherein the tape comprises in order:(i) a substrate having first and second surfaces,(ii) a pressure-sensitive adhesive having first and second surfaces, the first surface of the adhesive being in contact with the first surface of the substrate,(iii) a plurality of continuous spaced apart elements attached to, or partially embedded into, the second surface of the adhesive that are positioned in an angular direction to the axis of the substrate length, and(iv) a release liner having a length and width so as to cover the second surface of the adhesive and the spaced apart elements,wherein the thickness and width of the spaced apart elements, the texture of the outer surface of the elements and the spacing between the elements are such that a building termination comprising the tape minus the release liner passes the air barrier requirement of ASTM E2178-13 of not exceeding 0.004 cfm/sf air infiltration at 1.57 psf pressure and the drainage test of ASTM E2273-03(2011) with at least 98 percent efficiency.2. The tape of wherein the substrate is a polymeric or metallic sheet.3. The tape of wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive is a butyl rubber adhesive.4. The tape of wherein the element partially covers the top portion claim 1 , fully covers or extends beyond the full width of the pressure-sensitive adhesive.5. The tape of ...

ADJUSTABLE SOLAR CHARGED LAMP

An adjustable solar-charged lamp configured to collect and store energy from the sun and to illuminate the lamp with the stored energy, the lamp including a housing, a lens engaged with the housing; a solar collector attached to the housing; a battery and a light emitting device disposed within an interior of the housing and in communication with the solar collector; and a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the solar collector is repositionable to the hanger assembly to provide maximum exposure to a light source, such as the sun. 120.-. (canceled)21. An adjustable solar-charged lamp , comprising:a housing that includes a first side, an oppositely disposed second side, a first hole disposed on the first side of the housing, and a second hole disposed on the second side of the housing opposite to the first side of the housing such that first and second holes are coaxial and define a pivot axis between the first and second holes;a light emitting device disposed on the first side of the housing;a solar collector disposed on the second side of the housing; anda yoke attached to the housing, including a first arm that pivotally engages the housing at the first hole, and including a second arm that pivotally engages the housing at the second hole,wherein the yoke is made of a round stock,wherein the second arm is a mirror-copy of the first arm,wherein the housing is disposed between the first and second arms and rotates about the pivot axis between the first and second arms,wherein the first arm frictionally engages the housing and the second arm frictionally engages the housing so the yoke imparts a frictional force with the housing to frictionally engage the housing at different orientations relative to the yoke,wherein the housing rotates about the pivot axis to the different orientations that include the housing in a horizontal position,wherein the housing, the light emitting device, and the solar collector rotate about the pivot axis to the ...

MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY

A motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly includes a hub configured to be supported by at least one rolling-element bearing and to provide a seat for a wheel. The hub includes a first hollow-cone-shaped element manufactured from light metal and having a first axial end section having a first diameter and a second axial end section having a second, larger, diameter and at least one bearing raceway or raceway support at the first axial end section. The hub also includes a second element extending radially from an end of the first hollow-cone-shaped element, the second element having a radially inner section and a radially outer section. The second axial end section of the first element is connected to the radial outer section of the second element, for example, at a joint. 1. A motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly including a hub configured to be supported by at least one rolling-element bearing and to provide a seat for a wheel , wherein the hub comprises:a first hollow-cone-shaped element manufactured from light metal and having a first axial end section having a first diameter and a second axial end section having a second, larger, diameter and at least one bearing raceway or raceway support at the first axial end section, anda second element extending radially from an end of the first hollow-cone-shaped element, the second element having a radially inner section and a radially outer section,wherein the second axial end section of the first element is connected to the radial outer section of the second element.2. The motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the light metal is aluminum or magnesium.3. The motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the second element is formed from steel plate or grey cast iron.4. The motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the second element is aluminum or magnesium.5. The motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the connection ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING AND DISPENSING OILS, AND DRYING AND HEATING INFUSING MATERIALS

The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the drying and activating of infusing material, and the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold. 1. A pod for receiving an infusing material , comprising:a first side and a second side, the sides of the pod configured to be permeable;the sides each having an open aspect, and the sides are configured to interconnect resulting in a closed volume therebetween;the first side having a rib along a perimeter of the first side, and the second side having a rib along a perimeter of the second side; anda first retainer having a channel,wherein the channel is configured to receive the rib of the first side adjoined with the rib of the second side, thereby constraining the first side of the pod to the second side of the pod.2. The pod of claim 1 , wherein the sides comprise a flexible mesh.3. The pod of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are separated by a non-permeable wall.4. The pod of claim 1 , further comprising a second retainer.5. The pod of claim 4 , wherein the first retainer comprises a U-shaped retainer;And the second retainer comprises a straight retainer.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the sides of the pod comprises a flexible mesh.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the mount is selectively interconnected to the infusing chamber.9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the mount is interconnected to an internal side wall of the infusing chamber claim 6 , and further comprising an agitator positioned within the infusing chamber and operatively interconnect at a center point of a bottom surface of the infusing chamber.1015. The apparatus of claim claim 6 , wherein the first side and the second side of the pod are separated by a non-permeable wall.11. A method of filling a pod with infusing material claim 6 , comprising:providing a ...

Two-dimensional magnetic trap arrays for droplet control

A magnetic trap droplet controller is provided that includes a solid substrate, a controller operated by an appropriately programmed computer, a two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains disposed on a surface of the solid substrate, a fluid chamber disposed above the two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains, and an active magnet, where the active magnet is disposed to provide a dynamic magnetic field in-plane with the solid substrate, where the dynamic magnetic field controls north and south poles of the two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains according to the controller, where a fluid under test that is disposed in a carrier fluid that is disposed in the fluid chamber propagates according to the controlled north and south poles of the two-dimensional distribution of the magnetized domains.

Method for producing a continuous thermoplastic coating and articles constructed therefrom

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This mention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic omposition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Method for producing a continuous thermoplastic coating and articles constructed therefrom

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Method for producing a continuous thermoplastic coating and articles constructed therefrom

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Packaging film

Antireflection films for use with displays

An antireflection film and method of making same includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the substrate being a circular polarizer, a linear polarizer, or a louvered plastic film, an inorganic layer deposited on the first surface of the substrate, and an optically active polymer layer formed by curing a curable composition in situ on the inorganic layer, the polymer layer having a refractive index not greater than about 1.53 over the wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm and a thickness of from about 20 nm to about 200 nm.

Antireflection films for use with displays

An antireflection film and method of making same includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the substrate being a circular polarizer, a linear polarizer, or a louvered plastic film, an inorganic layer deposited on the first surface of the substrate, and an optically active polymer layer formed by curing a curable composition in situ on the inorganic layer, the polymer layer having a refractive index not greater than about 1.53 over the wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm and a thickness of from about 20 nm to about 200 nm.

Device and method for voice-driven ideation session management

An idea recognition tool utilizes natural language processing techniques to capture, understand, and identify ideas that are mentioned by speakers during a conversation involving multiple speakers, and tag ideas attributed to their speaker accordingly. The idea recognition tool also autonomously triggers search operations to obtain supplemental information for enriching the underlying identified ideas. The identified ideas and supplemental information are grouped, classified, and formatted into a dedicated format for further analysis, as well as considered for implementing relevant actions.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING BRANCHED LOW-PRESSURE POLYETHENS, NEW LOW-PRESSURE POLYETHENS AND PRE-FORMED BIFUNCTIONAL CATALYSTS

Method for producing a continuous thermoplastic coating and articles constructed therefrom

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Article having a continuous thermoplastic coating

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such a barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather user activity data. Once the user activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the user activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the current power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a current user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather user activity data. Once the user activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the user activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the current power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a current user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and Apparatus for User-Activity-Based Dynamic Power Management and Policy Creation for Mobile Platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method and apparatus for user-activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms

A method and apparatus for user activity-based dynamic power management and policy creation for mobile platforms are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the monitoring of one or more sensor values of a mobile platform device to gather sensor activity data. Once the sensor activity data is gathered, the user state may be predicted according to the gathered user activity and an updated user state model. In one embodiment, the user state model is updated according to the sensor activity data. In one embodiment, a switch occurs from the present power management policy to a new power management policy if the new user state differs from a present user state by a predetermined amount. In one embodiment, at least one time-out parameter of a selected power management policy may be adjusted to comply with a predicted user state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Apparatus and method for transmitting communication messages

A communication device is proposed in the application. The device may include a receiver, a processor, a DSRC module and a mobile network module. The receiver is used to obtain positioning information indicating a current location, a current moving speed and a current moving direction of the communication device and to receive positioning information from one or more other devices. The processor is configured to identify a weak signal area surrounding the device based on geographic data stored in the memory and the positioning information of the device and other devices, and generate an area message indicating the weak signal area. The DSRC module is configured to generate a communication message. The mobile network module is configured to transmit the area message indicating the weak signal area to a mobile network node and to instruct the mobile network node to transmit the communication message to one or more devices located within the weak signal area when the weak signal area is within a critical distance of the device.

Chewing gum which is a substitute for tobacco smoke

Chewing gum which is a substitute for tobacco smoke, formed into three 3 g strips, characterized in that each strip contains not more than 25 wt % of a gum base and not more than 0.4 mg of nicotine dispersed in the gum base. The invention provides a nicotine-containing gum which simulates cigarette smoking (by providing a level of nicotine retention in the blood and saliva very similar in intensity and duration to that due to cigarette smoking), without accompanying problems with respect to unpleasant taste, poor chewing characteristics and undesirable side-effects.

Roller bearing arrangement for e.g. rear axle gear of motor vehicle, has roller bearings arranged in axial distance to each other on shaft part, and sensors arranged near magnetic codings and designed for detecting changes of encodings

The arrangement has two roller bearings (4, 5) arranged in an axial distance to each other on a shaft part (2) under pre-stressing, where the bearings are tapered roller bearings. A section (6) of bearing inner rings (7, 8) of the roller bearings and/or a section of the shaft part is provided with magnetic encodings (10). Sensors (11a, 11b) are arranged near the magnetic codings and designed for detecting changes of the magnetic encodings. An independent claim is also included for a method of adjusting the pre-stressing in two roller bearings that are arranged in an axial distance to each other on a shaft part of a bearing arrangement.

FLUID FLOW MONITORING IN HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS USING MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for monitoring fluid flow in a rock formation that include utilizing a tracer fluid containing a homogeneous dispersion of ultrastable magnetic nanoparticles which can be injected into the rock formation. A series of EM signals can be emitted in formation by a transmitter at a first plurality of discrete depths along a first path, that can be recorded by a receiver at a second plurality of locations at a second plurality of discrete depth. The received EM signals can be processed to generate a set of EM permeability data that is indicative of variations in magnetic permeability between the first path and the second path. A magnetic permeability map can be generated that is indicative of a location of the tracer fluid.

Solar charged light bulb

Disclosed herein are various versions of a solar-powered light bulb for repeatedly illuminating a dark location with a light emitting device powered by an electrical storage device that is repeatedly charged by at least one solar collector positioned on the solar-powered light bulb.

Solar charged light bulb

Method for producing a continuous thermoplastic coating and articles constructed therefrom

This invention relates to a non-contact coating method for producing a continuous coating and articles constructed therefrom. This invention further relates to a method for producing a textile material with a moisture-impermeable barrier layer and to a method for producing a moisture-absorbing article of hygiene which has such barrier layer. This invention particularly relates to a textile material and hygienic disposable articles comprising a body fluid impermeable barrier layer produced from said coating method. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition used in the method for producing the barrier layer exhibits certain rheological characteristics.

Content recognition and communication system

System and methods for processing information acquired from distributed sources are provided. The system may receive activity data samples from a plurality of collectors in a plurality of different independent locations in an organization. The system may identify baseline metrics associated with the activity data samples. The system may perform machine-based recognition of the activity data samples and associate the activity data samples with weight factors. The system may weigh the baseline metrics with the weight factors to generate adjusted metrics. The system may communicate activity information based on a logical combination of the activity data samples, context information recognized in the activity data samples, and metrics related to the activity information. Devices or networks connected with the system may receive and/or query a state of the organization including the activity data samples, context information recognized in the activity data samples, and/or metrics related to the activity information.

Packaging film

A packaging film comprising a main film (1) made of a stretchable polymer film material and having a multiplicity of holes (2) on the main film is characterized by four conditions: a first condition means that a ratio of aeration percentage over final weight is greater than or equal to 14 meters per gram, wherein the aeration percentage is calculated for a predetermined length of the packaging film as the total area covered by the holes (2) over the total area of the packaging film including the area of the holes (2), when the packaging film is stretched to an elongation equal to the elongation at the Natural Draw Ratio point (NDR point), and wherein the final weight is the weight of the packaging film per film meter measured in grams per meter, when the packaging film is stretched at an elongation equal to the elongation at the NDR point. The second condition is that the width of the packaging film is reducible by less than 15 % between a condition before any stretching of the packaging film and a condition when the packaging film is stretched at an elongation equal to the elongation at the NDR point. The third condition is that a ratio of an absolute value of the difference of a holding force of the packaging film minus a predetermined target holding force divided by the target holding force is less than or equal to 5 %, wherein the holding force of the packing film is determined as the tensile force at the NDR point. The force condition is that a ratio of an elongation at break of the packaging film measured along a transverse direction being transverse to the main direction over the elongation at the NDR point is greater than or equal to 50 %.

Method of assessing skin and overall health of an individual

The present invention relates to a method of determining skin health of an area of skin and overall health of an individual by exposing the area of skin to a first exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a first fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the first fluorescent emission, exposing the area of skin to a second exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a second fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the second fluorescent emission, calculating a ratio of these intensities, and comparing the ratio to a control ratio.

SEAL FOR BEARING FIXED TO BEARING CAGE

L'invention concerne un joint pour roulement qui est fixé à la cage du roulement.. Le joint comprend un corps de support (3) en un matériau dur, par exemple en tôle, avec des parties de fixation (12) qui s'encliquètent sur la bague latérale (2) de la cage de roulement. Les bords périphériques (4) du corps de support (3) s'étendent jusque dans le voisinage des surfaces d'étanchéité (5) des bagues de roulement (6, 7) et portent des lèvres d'étanchéité (10) en élastomère, liées par vulcanisation au coprs de support. The invention relates to a bearing seal which is fixed to the bearing cage. The seal comprises a support body (3) made of a hard material, for example sheet metal, with fastening parts (12) which engage on the side ring (2) of the bearing cage. The peripheral edges (4) of the support body (3) extend as far as the vicinity of the sealing surfaces (5) of the bearing rings (6, 7) and carry sealing lips (10) made of elastomer, linked by vulcanization to the support body.

Actively ventilated helmet systems and methods

Helmet systems and methods reduce the formation of vapor condensation within the helmet interior, and inhibit fogging of the helmet visor. Exemplary embodiments include a helmet shell having a venting tube, a visor coupled with the helmet shell, a humidity sensor that senses humidity within the helmet interior cavity, and a ventilation system that removes moist air from the helmet interior.

Packaging film

A packaging film with a main film made of a stretchable polymer film material and having a multiplicity of holes. A first condition of the main film including that a ratio of aeration percentage over final weight is greater than or equal to 14 meters per gram. A second condition of the main film is that the width of the packaging film is reducible by less than 15% between a condition before any stretching of the packaging film and a condition when the packaging film is stretched at an elongation equal to the elongation at the NDR point. A third condition of the main film is that a ratio of an absolute value of the difference of a holding force of the packaging film minus a predetermined target holding force divided by the target holding force is less than or equal to 5%.

Metric forecasting employing a similarity determination in a digital medium environment

Metric forecasting techniques and systems in a digital medium environment are described that leverage similarity of elements, one to another, in order to generate a forecast value for a metric for a particular element. In one example, training data is received that describes a time series of values of the metric for a plurality of elements. The model is trained to generate the forecast value of the metric, the training using machine learning of a neural network based on the training data. The training includes generating dimensional-transformation data configured to transform the training data into a simplified representation to determine similarity of the plurality of elements, one to another, with respect to the metric over the time series. The training also includes generating model parameters of the neural network based on the simplified representation to generate the forecast value of the metric.

Wheel hub and method of making a wheel hub

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Radnabe (10) mit einem ersten axialen Endbereich (12), welcher zur Befestigung eines Radadapters und/oder eines Rads ausgelegt ist, und mit wenigstens einem einstückig ausgebildeten Nabengrundkörper (14), welcher dazu ausgelegt ist, zumindest einen Teil eines Wälzlagers zu umgeben.Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Radnabe wenigstens ein den Nabengrundkörper umgebendes Bauelement (16) aufweist, welches an einem zweiten axialen Endbereich (18) der Radnabe (10) angeordnet ist, welcher dem ersten axialen Endbereich gegenüberliegt. The invention is based on a wheel hub (10) with a first axial end region (12), which is designed for fastening a wheel adapter and / or a wheel, and with at least one integral hub body (14) which is designed for at least one It is proposed that the wheel hub has at least one component (16) which surrounds the hub base body and which is arranged on a second axial end region (18) of the wheel hub (10) which is opposite the first axial end region.

Hub motor formed in a wheel

Disclosed herein is a hub motor ( 100 ) formed in a wheel ( 14 ) for assisting in the movement of a vehicle ( 10 ) and methods associated therewith.

Device for sealing hemostatic incisions

A device for sealing incisions in the body of a patient wherein the device includes a bioabsorbable sealing member (20, 60, 76) having an elongate shaft member (24, 62, 78) and an elastomeric and flexible balloon member (22, 48, 68, 70, 86, 90). The device may also include a preformed or injectable collagenous material (92) associated therewith to hemostatically seal the incision in the body of the patient. The shaft member may include one or more lumens (26, 64, 66, 80, 82, 84) extending therethrough in flow communication with one or more balloon members thereon to provide a relatively simple device which effectively seals an incision in the body of a patient.

Skin barrier preparation and method therefor

A method of selecting a skin barrier system suitable for infants and young children is disclosed.