Method for the prevention of malaria

DEVICES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HÄMATOPHAGEN ORGANISMS AND PARASITE FOR VACCINE PRODUCTION

Packaging container for use as a bowl

A packaging container 100 is provided having a first portion 105 and a second portion 107 connected to one another along a fold line 106. The container 100 is foldable between a first position (fig 1) in which the container 100 forms an enclosure for enclosing articles therein and a second position (fig 2) in which the container 100 forms a bowl like structure for containing articles. The first portion 105 of the container 100 is collapsible from the first position into the second position in the direction of the second portion 107. In the second position the first portion 105 is inverted about the fold line 106 so as to be at least partially received within the second portion 107. In the first position the container 100 takes the form of a right prism, preferably a hexagonal prism. The container 100 may have a removable lid 114 in the end face of the first portion 105. The container is preferably put to storing confectionary, pop corn, or other snack items, though it may be used for medical ...

VACCINE FOR PREVENTION AGAINST MALARIA

Denture retaining composition

Packaging container

Denture retaining composition

System and method for providing certified weighing services at remotely attended scales

A remotely attended scale system for providing certified weighing services for a vehicle. The system having a plurality of weigh sites located remotely from one another and a weighmaster located at a central location. The weighmaster verifies proper placement of the vehicle upon the scale, may facilitate a normal weighing process, and may interact with the driver before issuing a certificate of weight. The method of the present invention includes steps of initiating a weigh cycle, delegating a weighmaster located at a central location for the weigh cycle, establishing communication between a driver and the weighmaster, weighing the vehicle, downloading weight information to the central location, and dispensing a certificate of weight at the weigh site.

System and method for providing certified weighing services at remotely attended scales

A remotely attended scale system for providing certified weighing services for a vehicle. The system having a plurality of weigh sites located remotely from one another and a weighmaster located at a central location. The weighmaster verifies proper placement of the vehicle upon the scale, may facilitate a normal weighing process, and may interact with the driver before issuing a certificate of weight. The method of the present invention includes steps of initiating a weigh cycle, delegating a weighmaster located at a central location for the weigh cycle, establishing communication between a driver and the weighmaster, weighing the vehicle, downloading weight information to the central location, and dispensing a certificate of weight at the weigh site.

System and Method for Remote Updates

Software on a server accesses a batch file including a plurality of events generated by a remote game client application executing an instance of the computer-implemented game. The software accesses a game state data object associated with the instance of the computer-implemented game. The game state data object includes one or more game state parameters formatted as a serialized unstructured string of text data. The software parses the game state data object to identify the one or more game state parameters. The software processes the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of the game state parameters in the game state data object. The game logic incorporates information extracted from a social graph. And the software stores the game state data object in a memory cache. 1. A method for updating a remote game application , comprising operations of:accessing a batch file including a plurality of events generated by a remote game client application executing an instance of the computer-implemented game;accessing a game state data object associated with the instance of the computer-implemented game, wherein the game state data object includes one or more game state parameters formatted as a serialized unstructured string of text data;parsing the game state data object to identify the one or more game state parameters;processing the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of the game state parameters in the game state data object, wherein the game logic incorporates information extracted from a social graph; andstoring the game state data object in a memory cache, wherein each operation is executed on one or more processors.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:assigning a unique identifier to the updated game state data object;storing the unique identifier in a queue of identifiers associated with a database;asynchronously processing each of the identifiers in the queue to update ...

Pipe clamp

This invention relates to a pipe clamp, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a pipe repair clamp suitable for use in sealing holes or cracks in walls of pipes. The pipe clamp comprises a clamping band and two clamping elements. Each clamping element includes an elongate body having a groove provided in a side thereof for receiving an end of the clamping band, with the elongate body also having a receiving aperture for receiving a fastener provided therethrough, the receiving aperture being substantially perpendicular relative to the groove. The clamping element is characterized in that the groove and the receiving aperture at least partially coincide, in order for the receiving aperture to extend at least partially through the groove.

Methods for the Prevention of Malaria

This application relates to preventing malaria by administering a vaccine. More particularly, this invention relates to a vaccine against malaria infection compromising the administration of attenuated sporozoites to a human or animal.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A PERSON WITH REFERENCE TO A SCLERA IMAGE

A method for obtaining an identification characteristic for a subject includes acquiring an image of an eye of the subject, segmenting the eye image into different regions, extracting features in a sclera region segmented from the eye image, and generating data identifying at least one feature extracted from the sclera region of the eye image. 1. A method for obtaining an identification characteristic for a subject comprising:acquiring an image of an eye of a subject with a digital camera;segmenting the eye image into different regions with a digital image processor;extracting features in a sclera region segmented from the eye image with the digital image processor;generating data identifying at least one feature extracted from the sclera region of the eye image with the digital image processor; andstoring the data identifying the at least one feature in a database with the digital image processor.2. The method of claim 1 , the eye image segmentation further comprising:segmenting the eye image into an iris region and sclera region with the digital image processor; andidentifying a limbic boundary between the iris region and the sclera region with the digital image processor.3. The method of further comprising:identifying a medial point position and a lateral point position in the eye image with the digital image processor.4. The method of further comprising:identifying a center for a pupil with the digital image processor; andregistering with the digital image processor extracted features within the sclera region with reference to the pupil center.5. The method of wherein the extracted feature is a blood vessel pattern in the sclera region.6. The method of further comprising:generating with the digital image processor a model of eyelids in the eye image with a two dimensional polynomial curve.7. The method of claim 1 , the data generation further comprising:identifying with the digital image processor locations for vein patterns, vein lines, and extrema points in ...

Lead system having a non-stationary to stationary electrical interconnect and method therefor

A lead system has an elongate body, an active fixation assembly movable relative to the elongate lead body, including a non-stationary electrode. The lead system further includes a non-stationary electrode member and an electrical interconnect electrically connected between the non-stationary electrode member and the stationary electrode member. The electrical interconnect provides a reliable electrical interconnection between the stationary electrode and the non-stationary electrode, while allowing the non-stationary electrode to move relative to the stationary electrode.

System and Method for Remote Updates

Software on a server accesses a batch file including a plurality of events generated by a remote game client application executing an instance of the computer-implemented game. The software accesses a game state data object associated with the instance of the computer-implemented game. The game state data object includes one or more game state parameters formatted as a serialized unstructured string of text data. The software parses the game state data object to identify the one or more game state parameters. The software processes the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of the game state parameters in the game state data object. The game logic incorporates information extracted from a social graph. And the software stores the game state data object in a memory cache. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving a batch file transmitted after a threshold period of time from an instance of a computer-implemented game executing on a client device, wherein the batch file includes a plurality of events; andprocessing the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of game state parameters contained in a BLOB that persistently stores the game state parameters.2. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising an operation of:transmitting a BLOB containing game state parameters to the client device, wherein the instance modifies the game state parameters according to game logic and events generated by a user as the user plays the game.3. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the event includes an action and an object identifier.4. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the batch file includes at least one update to a user object.5. A method as in claim 4 , wherein the user object includes a player state and a world state.6. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the batch file includes successive updates to a user object that are processed in sequence.7. One or more non-transitory media that are computer- ...

AUTOMATED PLANTER APPARATUS

In some embodiments, an automated planter apparatus may include a reservoir container having a base with a sidewall coupled to and extending away from the base. A reservoir cavity may be disposed within the reservoir container and may be formed and bounded by the sidewall and base. A support lid may be configured to extend over and cover all or portions of the reservoir cavity. One or more receptacles may be disposed within the support lid, and each receptacle may be in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity. One or more pumps may be in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity and each receptacle. A plant container may be removably coupled within a receptacle. A processing unit may be in electrical communication with each pump and be configured to activate and control each pump. 1. An automated planter apparatus for growing plants , the apparatus comprising:a reservoir container having a base with a sidewall coupled to and extending away from said base;a reservoir cavity formed by the sidewall and base disposed within the reservoir container;a support lid extending over the reservoir cavity;a receptacle disposed within the support lid, wherein the receptacle is in fluid communication with the reservoir cavity;a pump for motivating water into the receptacle; anda processing unit, wherein the processing unit is in electrical communication with the pump.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a moisture sensor disposed within the receptacle claim 1 , wherein the moisture sensor is in electrical communication with the processing unit claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit activates the pump when the moisture sensor detects moisture below a moisture threshold.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a water gauge wherein the water gauge indicates the amount of water within the reservoir cavity.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plant container having a chamber with a water aperture claim 1 , wherein the plant container is ...

ANTAGONISTS

The invention relates to Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP6) antagonists, such as antibodies and fragments, as well as methods, uses and combinations. 1: An antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof comprising a binding site which specifically binds to Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP6) , wherein: (i) the binding site comprises a VH , wherein the VH domain comprises a CDRH1 comprising SEQ ID NO: 111 , a CDRH2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 112 , and a CDRH3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 113; and (ii) the binding site comprises a VL domain , wherein the VL domain comprises a CDRL1 comprising SEQ ID NO: 120 , a CDRL2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 121 and a CDRL3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 122.2. (canceled)3: The antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof according to claim 1 , wherein the VH domain is encoded by a nucleotide sequence that is derived from the recombination of a human VH gene segment claim 1 , DH gene segment and JH gene segment claim 1 , wherein the(a) VH gene segment is selected from IGHV3-11 and IGHV1-3;(b) the DH gene segment is a human gene segment selected from IGHD3-10, IGHD6-19, IGHD7-27, IGHD4-23, IGHD5-18, IGHD3-22 and IGHD3-16; and/or(c) the JH gene segment is a human gene segment selected from IGHJ3, IGHJ4 and IGHJ5.4. (canceled)5: The antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof according to claim 1 , wherein the binding site comprises a VH domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 114 paired with a VL domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 123.6. (canceled)7: The antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof according to claim 1 , wherein the binding site comprises a VH domain that comprises SEQ ID NO: 114 claim 1 , or an amino acid that is at least 85% identical thereto.8: The antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof according to claim 1 , comprising first and second copies of said VH domain claim 1 , and/or first and second copies of said VL domain.910-. (canceled)11: The antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof of claim 1 , wherein the VL domain is encoded by a nucleotide ...

PREDICTING CHURN RISK ACROSS CUSTOMER SEGMENTS

The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system inputs a set of features for a customer of a product into a first statistical model, wherein the set of features comprises a company segment of the customer. Next, the system uses the first statistical model to predict a churn risk of the customer. When the churn risk exceeds a first threshold for the company segment, the system outputs a notification of a high churn risk level for the customer. 1. A method , comprising:inputting a set of features for a customer of a product into a first statistical model, wherein the set of features comprises a company segment of the customer;using the first statistical model to predict, by one or more computer systems, a churn risk of the customer; andwhen the churn risk exceeds a first threshold for the company segment, outputting a notification of a high churn risk level for the customer on the one or more computer systems.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using a second statistical model to obtain one or more risk factors associated with the churn risk; andoutputting an additional notification of the one or more risk factors one the one or more computer systems.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein using the second statistical model to identify the risk factor associated with the churn risk comprises:comparing a feature in the set of features with a second threshold for a risk factor associated with the churn risk; andwhen the feature does not meet the second threshold, including the risk factor in the one or more risk factors.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using the first statistical model to determine the first threshold for the company segment.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the churn risk exceeds the first threshold, transmitting a communication comprising content for reducing the churn risk to the customer.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting the first statistical model ...

IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING CUSTOMER CHURN RISK

The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a set of data for a set of customers of a product, wherein the set of data comprises a set of churn risk levels for the customer. Next, the system uses the set of data to display a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a chart of renewal opportunities with the set of customers, for the product, over an upcoming time interval. The system then displays, in the GUI, a representation of a churn risk level for each customer in the set of customers with a renewal opportunity in the chart. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining a set of data for a set of customers of a product, wherein the set of data comprises a set of churn risk levels for the customers;using the set of data to display, by a computer system, a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a chart of renewal opportunities with the set of customers, for the product, over an upcoming time interval; anddisplaying, in the GUI, a representation of a churn risk level for each customer in the set of customers with a renewal opportunity in the chart.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying one or more values of the data based on a position of a cursor in the GUI.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more values comprise:a customer name;a location;a renewal target amount; anda renewal date.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more values comprise:one or more risk factors associated with the churn risk level; andone or more criteria used to identify the one or more risk factors.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining one or more filters for the data from a user through the GUI;matching the one or more filters to a pre-defined subset of the data; andusing the pre-defined subset of the data to update the chart.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the one or more filters comprise at least one of:the churn risk level;a location;a company size;an industry; anda renewal target ...

Monitoring of a Time Period Relating to a Product

A label includes a timer to monitor a predetermined time period relating to a medical device, such as an indwelling cannula, or other product. The label includes a signalling apparatus that provides an alert signal on expiry of the predetermined time period and a fixing portion to fix the label to a support surface such as medical records of a patient. The label can have a first portion and a second portion and the first portion can be separable from the second portion. The fixing portion can be provided in the second portion and all or part of the signalling apparatus provided in the first portion. Also disclosed is a monitoring system for a medical device, including a base station and a label receivable by the base station. The monitoring system monitors a predetermined time period based on receipt of the label by the base station. 1. A label comprising:a timer to monitor a predetermined time period relating to a product;a signalling apparatus that provides an alert signal on expiry of the predetermined time period; anda fixing portion to fix the label to a support surface,wherein the label comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion located towards a first end of the label and a second portion located towards a second end of the label opposite to the first end, andwherein the signalling apparatus is comprised in the first portion and the fixing portion is comprised in the second portion.2. The label of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is separable from the second portion.3. The label of comprising a frangible element claim 2 , tear line claim 2 , tear notch claim 2 , perforations and/or region of weakness between the first portion and the second portion to enable separation of the first portion from the second portion.4. The label of claim 1 , wherein the product is a medical device.5. The label of claim 1 , wherein the support surface is provided by patient medical records.6. The label of claim 5 , wherein the medical records comprise ...

LOW COST, FLEXIBLE SPACE GPS RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) evaluation board may include a firmware/software architecture that facilitates easier prototyping of new GPS receiver designs. A single reprogrammable FPGA with an integrated soft processor and spare logic resources may be targeted to expand the GPS receiver design. The system may operate on an FPGA evaluation board with the ability to integrate easily with various types of analog/radio frequency (RF) hardware. A hardware platform with a variety of connections to a computer may be utilized to be able to read telemetry from the receiver and analyze the performance. 1. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) evaluation board , comprising:an FPGA running Global Positioning System (GPS) firmware flight code, wherein an integrated soft processor running GPS receiver flight software, the GPS receiver flight software configured to operate a navigation system on a space vehicle, and', 'spare logic resources to expand a GPS receiver flight design, and, 'the FPGA comprisesthe FPGA integrates with a plurality of different types of analog/radio frequency (RF) hardware and tests functionality of the plurality of different types of analog/RF hardware via the GPS receiver firmware and software.21112. The FPGA evaluation board of claim 1 , wherein the analog/RF hardware comprises a GPS L receiver using a FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connector with a daughter card claim 1 , a GPS L receiver using a PCIe connector with an external front end claim 1 , and/or a GPS L/LC receiver using an FMC connector with a custom RF card.3. The FPGA evaluation board of claim 1 , wherein the FPGA evaluation board is configured to process modernized GNSS signals claim 1 , XNAV signal processing claim 1 , or both.4. The FPGA evaluation board of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': '1', 'a FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connector that receives a digital GPS L C/A signal from a FMC.'}5. The FPGA evaluation board of claim 1 , further comprising:a PCIe connector configured to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING ANIMALS

A method of operating a smartphone for monitoring an animal, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring a position and orientation of the smartphone; determining that a detection event indicative of the animal lying down from a standing position has occurred corresponding to a change in position and/or a change in orientation satisfying a predetermined criteria; and in response, communicating, at least in part via a public mobile telecommunications communication network, to one or more receiver devices a message indicative of identification of a detection event, and corresponding device and system. 164-. (canceled)65. A method of operating a smartphone for monitoring an animal , the method comprising the steps of:monitoring a position and/or orientation of the smartphone;determining that a detection event indicative of the animal lying down from a standing position has occurred corresponding to a change in position and/or a change in orientation satisfying a predetermined criteria; andin response, communicating, at least in part via a public mobile telecommunications communication network, to one or more receiver devices a message indicative of identification of a detection event.66. The method as claimed in claim 65 , the method in response to determining that the detection event has occurred further comprising the steps of the smartphone:obtaining image data; andcommunicating said image data to the receiver device and/or one or more other devices.67. The method as claimed in claim 66 , further comprising the step of activating a light of the smartphone.68. The method as claimed in claim 67 , wherein the light is activated such that the image data is captured when the light is activated.69. The method as claimed in claim 65 , the method in response to determining that the detection event has occurred further comprising the steps of the smartphone:obtaining audio data; andcommunicating said audio data to the receiver device and/or one or more other devices.70. ...

Wire interconnection for solar cells

Embodiments related to solar modules and their manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a solar module may include first and second solar cells with first and second interconnection wires disposed on upper and lower surfaces of one and/or both of the solar cells, and a cross-connect wire disposed between the solar cells and electrically connected to the first and second interconnection wires. A portion of each of the first and second interconnection wires may be removed to electrically isolate the upper surfaces from the lower surfaces of each solar cell while retaining an electrical connection between the upper surface of one cell with the lower surface of the adjoining solar cell through the cross-connect wire. In some embodiments, the first and second interconnection wires may be arranged as a plurality of offset wires located on opposing sides of the solar cells which may reduce stresses applied to the solar cells.

NATURAL BIOHERBICIDES AND RELATED MATERIALS AND METHODS

Methods and compositions for environmentally-friendly weed control are provided. In particular, bioherbicide compositions are provided comprising plant extracts selected from Russian Olive, Austrian Pine, Tree of Heaven, Autumn Olive, and Black Walnut extract, either alone, or combination with at least one mulching substrate. Methods of using the herbicide compositions are also provided. 1. A method to make an herbicidal extract , comprising:a) agitating pulverized allelopathic plant solids in organic solvent, so as to obtain an herbicidal slurry;b) removing the plant solids from the herbicidal slurry, so as to obtain an herbicidal extract.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein agitating is accomplished at least intermittently for at least approximately 24 hours.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the percentage of plant solids claim 1 , by weight of the solids compared to the volume of the solvent claim 1 , is selected from the group consisting of: about 5% w/v to about 30% w/v; about 10% w/v to about 20% w/v; about 20% w/v; about 10% w/v; about 6% w/v; and about 5% w/v.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the pulverized plant solids are selected from one or more of the group consisting of: ground plant parts; broken plant parts; crushed plant parts; macerated plant parts; and chipped plant parts.5. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plant solids are plant material selected from the group consisting of: Russian Olive; Tree of Heaven; Autumn Olive; and Black Walnut.6. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plant solids are plant material from at least two types of plants selected from the group consisting of: Russian Olive; Tree of Heaven; Autumn Olive; and Black Walnut.7. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plant solids are plant material from at least three types of plants selected from the group consisting of: Russian Olive; Tree of Heaven; Autumn Olive; and Black Walnut.8. A method of claim 1 , wherein the plant solids comprise plant material from Russian Olive; Tree of Heaven; ...

Methods and Apparatus for Remote Updates

Software on a server transmits a copy of a string of text data containing game state parameters to a client device executing an instance of a computer-implemented game. The string is serialized and unstructured. The instance modifies the game state parameters according to game logic and events generated by a user as the user plays the game. The software on the server then receives a batch file transmitted after a threshold period of time by the instance. The batch file includes a plurality of events. The software processes the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of game state parameters in the string and stores the text data in the updated string in a persistent database.

GETTER COMPOSITION

A getter composition for gettering hydrogen and water at temperatures greater than 80° C. includes at least one alkaline earth metal oxide or a precursor thereof and at least one transition metal oxide selected from the group consisting of copper oxide, nickel oxide and cobalt oxide or a precursor of the transition metal oxide. 1. A getter composition comprising at least one alkaline earth metal oxide or a precursor thereof and at least one transition metal oxide selected from the group consisting of copper oxide , nickel oxide and cobalt oxide , or a precursor of said transition metal oxide.2. A getter composition according to claim 1 , wherein said alkaline earth metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of calcium oxide claim 1 , barium oxide and magnesium oxide.3. A getter composition according to claim 2 , wherein said alkaline earth metal oxide comprises calcium oxide.4. A getter composition according to claim 3 , wherein said precursor of calcium oxide is selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide claim 3 , hydroxide claim 3 , calcium carbonate and a mixture of calcium hydroxide and calcium carbonate.5. A getter composition according to claim 1 , wherein said transition metal oxide comprises copper oxide.6. A getter composition according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of Pd present claim 1 , as Pd metal or as a compound of Pd claim 1 , is less than 0.2% by weight.7. A getter composition according to claim 1 , further comprising an organics sorbent.8. A getter composition according to claim 7 , wherein said organics sorbent is selected from the group consisting of a zeolite having a silica:alumina ratio>10 and a mesoporous silica.9. A getter composition according to claim 1 , wherein the getter composition consists essentially of particles of calcium oxide or a precursor thereof claim 1 , particles of copper oxide or a precursor thereof and optionally one or more components selected from the group consisting of a pore-forming compound ...

Accelerated Software Services Delivery System

A system and computer implemented method for producing a user configuration profile of a software configuration including software configuration modifications selected by a user which read by an installer engine in comparison to the software configuration allows installation of an updated software configuration including the software configuration modifications selected by the user. 19-. (canceled)10. A computer system for modifying a software configuration , comprising:a configuration repository which stores a software configuration;a baseline configuration profile generator which creates a baseline configuration profile of said software configuration stored in said configuration repository; a user interface generator which generates a user interface, said user interface capable of interaction with a user to select software configuration modifications for said baseline configuration profile;', 'a dependency engine which identifies configuration dependent schema concurrent with said user selection of said software configuration modifications by interaction with said graphical user interface;', 'a dependent schema definitions element which applies dependent schema definitions on said software configuration modifications;', 'a dependent schema configuration generator which generates dependent schema configurations based on applied schema definitions; and', 'a parser which generates a user configuration profile of said software configuration including said software configuration modifications selected by said user by interaction of said user with said graphical user interface; and, 'a user configuration profile generator includingan installer engine which builds an installer executable by said user by interaction with said graphical user interface to install said software configuration including software configuration modifications selected by said user by interaction with said graphic user interface.11. The computer system for modifying a software configuration of ...

MONITORING OF A TIME PERIOD RELATING TO A PRODUCT

A label includes a timer to monitor a predetermined time period relating to a medical device, such as an indwelling cannula, or other product. The label includes a signalling apparatus that provides an alert signal on expiry of the predetermined time period and a fixing portion to fix the label to a support surface such as medical records of a patient. The label can have a first portion and a second portion and the first portion can be separable from the second portion. The fixing portion can be provided in the second portion and all or part of the signalling apparatus provided in the first portion. Also disclosed is a monitoring system for a medical device, including a base station and a label receivable by the base station. The monitoring system monitors a predetermined time period based on receipt of the label by the base station. 1. A label comprising:a timer to monitor a predetermined time period relating to a product;a signalling apparatus that provides an alert signal on expiry of the predetermined time period; anda fixing portion to fix the label to a support surface,wherein the label comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion located towards a first end of the label and a second portion located towards a second end of the label opposite to the first end, andwherein the signalling apparatus is comprised in the first portion and the fixing portion is comprised in the second portion.2. The label of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is separable from the second portion.3. The label of comprising a frangible element claim 2 , tear line claim 2 , tear notch claim 2 , perforations and/or region of weakness between the first portion and the second portion to enable separation of the first portion from the second portion.4. The label of claim 1 , wherein the product is a medical device.5. The label of claim 1 , wherein the support surface is provided by patient medical records.6. The label of claim 5 , wherein the medical records comprise ...

Asynchronous Processing for Autonomous Vehicle Computing Systems

Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system for an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include functional circuits associated with a first compute function of the autonomous vehicle. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to obtain sensor data that describes one or more aspects of an environment external to the autonomous vehicle at a current time. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to generate, over a time period and based on the sensor data, a respective output according to the specified order. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuits configured to evaluate an output consistency of the respective outputs, and in response to detecting an output inconsistency between two or more of the respective outputs, generate data indicative of a detected anomaly associated with the first autonomous compute function. 1. An autonomy computing system for an autonomous vehicle , comprising:a plurality of functional circuits associated with a first autonomous compute function of the autonomous vehicle, each of the plurality of functional circuits configured to, according to a specified order, obtain sensor data associated with a sensor system of the autonomous vehicle, the sensor data describing one or more aspects of an environment external to the autonomous vehicle at a current time, each of the plurality of functional circuits configured to generate, over a time period and based at least in part on the sensor data, a respective output according to the specified order; andone or more monitoring circuits configured to evaluate, according to the specified order, an output consistency of the respective outputs, and in response to detecting an output inconsistency between two or more of the respective outputs, generate data indicative of a detected anomaly associated with the first autonomous compute function.2. The autonomy computing system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of functional ...

FOOTWEAR SPIKE WRENCH HAVING ADJUSTABLE DIRT REMOVAL PRONG

An all-in-one footwear spike wrench and dirt removal tool includes a footwear spike wrench key and also a footwear dirt removal prong. The prong is adjustable between a stored position in which the prong is inoperative and a deployed position in which the prong is operative. The tool may include a compartment configured and dimensioned for storing running spikes. A tool kit includes the tool, a separate wrench key bit and a separate dirt removal prong bit, the latter two being selectively retained in a base member of the tool. 119-. (canceled)20. An all-in-one footwear spike wrench and dirt removal tool comprising:a. a handle member having a first handle end, an internal compartment formed in said first handle end with a sealable opening that opens to an outer surface of said handle member, a removable cap covering said sealable opening, and a second handle end opposite said first handle end;b. a base member having a sleeve formed therein connected to said handle member;c. a footwear dirt removal prong having a body portion with a dirt removal tool terminal end portion, said footwear dirt removal prong being removably attachable to said second handle end or to said base member and adjustable between a stored position in which said dirt removal tool terminal end portion is inoperative and a deployed position in which said dirt removal tool terminal end portion is operative;d. a footwear spike wrench key protruding from said footwear dirt removal prong body portion opposite said dirt removal tool terminal end portion; ande. in said stored position, said dirt removal tool terminal end portion is received into said sleeve in said base member and said footwear spike wrench key is exposed and operative, and in said deployed position, said dirt removal tool terminal end portion is exposed and operative and said footwear spike wrench key is received into said sleeve in said base member and is inoperative.21. The all-in-one footwear spike wrench and dirt removal tool of ...

Clip System and Clips for Affixing Insulation

This disclosure relates to a clip system and clips for affixing insulation. Clips are taught which include a base, a spacer extending therefrom, and a head attached to the spacer opposite the base. The head of a T-clip has a laterally extending portion in a parallel relationship with the base. The head of an A-clip has a generally arrow head shaped cross section. At least one T-clip and at least one A-clip comprise the clip system. The clips are preferably used to affix insulation to the exterior of a wall using two-sided tape attached to the base rear of each clip.

Antagonists

The invention relates to Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP6) antagonists, such as antibodies and fragments, as well as methods, uses and combinations.

Baggage and parcel handling system

A bag handling system for a mass transit environment is disclosed. The bag handling system includes a first set of autonomous automated guided vehicles and a second set of autonomous automated guided vehicles. The first and second sets of autonomous automated guided vehicles are configured to transport bags through one or more bag processing areas.

Belt inspection system and method

A system (10) in accordance with the present embodiment of the invention for inspecting and determining the state of a belt (12) of a particular conveyor system (28). In particular, the system (10) permits determination of particular characteristics of the belt (12) such as thickness of the belt (12), location of particular features of interest (referred to as singularities) along the belt (12), rate of change of the thickness of the belt (12) and rate of change of the particular singularities. For this, the system (10) comprises data capturing means (14) for capturing data representative of parts of the conveyor system (28) such as the belt (12) and at least one pulley (16). The data capturing means (14) may comprise one more digital cameras (18); in particular arrangements, the data capturing means (14) may also include lasers (26) for emitting laser beams see figure (10) providing supplemental information to complement the information provided by the camera(s) (18) with the intention to improve the accuracy of the output of the process for determine particular characteristics of the belt (12).

Conveyer loader

Apparatuses and methods for the production of haematophagous organisms and parasites suitable for vaccine production

Method and apparatus for monitoring animals

A method of operating a smartphone for monitoring an animal, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring a position and orientation of the smartphone; determining that a detection event indicative of the animal lying down from a standing position has occurred corresponding to a change in position and/or a change in orientation satisfying a predetermined criteria; and in response, communicating, at least in part via a public mobile telecommunications communication network, to one or more receiver devices a message indicative of identification of a detection event, and corresponding device and system.

Apparatuses and methods for the production of haematophagous organisms and parasites suitable for vaccine production

Baggage and parcel handling system

A bag handling system for a mass transit environment is disclosed. The bag handling system includes a first set of autonomous automated guided vehicles and a second set of autonomous automated guided vehicles. The first and second sets of autonomous automated guided vehicles are configured to transport bags through one or more bag processing areas.

Tissue sampling device and method

The present disclosure provides for devices for obtaining a sample from inside a body. According to one embodiment, the device includes a tubular body portion (102) defining a chamber (104) for receiving a sample of material therein; a plunger assembly operatively associated with the tubular body portion, the plunger assembly having a stopper (124) slidably disposed within the chamber of the body portion; and feedback elements (140) provided on the tubular body and/or the plunger assembly for providing a user of the sampling device with audible and/or tactile indications regarding an amount of displacement of the plunger assembly relative to the body portion. The stopper is adapted for fluid tight engagement with the body portion. A cutting element (130) is also provided to facilitate sample removal.

System and method for remote updates

In one embodiment, accessing, using a computing device, a batch file comprising a plurality of events generated by a remote game client application executing an instance of a computer-implemented game; accessing, in response to the batch file, a game state data object associated with the instance of the computer-implemented game, wherein the game state data object includes one or more game state parameters formatted as serialized unstructured data; parsing the game state data object to identify the one or more game state parameters; processing the plurality of events in the batch file against game logic to update one or more of the game state parameters; re-serializing the one or more game state parameters into an updated game state data object; and storing the game state data object in a memory cache.

Tissue sampling device and method

The present disclosure provides for devices for obtaining a sample from inside a body. According to one embodiment, the device includes a tubular body portion (102) defining a chamber (104) for receiving a sample of material therein; a plunger assembly operatively associated with the tubular body portion, the plunger assembly having a stopper (124) slidably disposed within the chamber of the body portion; and feedback elements (140) provided on the tubular body and/or the plunger assembly for providing a user of the sampling device with audible and/or tactile indications regarding an amount of displacement of the plunger assembly relative to the body portion. The stopper is adapted for fluid tight engagement with the body portion. A cutting element (130) is also provided to facilitate sample removal.

Method of preparing toasted dehydrated onions

Lead system having friction mechanism and method therefor

A lead system has an elongate body, an active fixation assembly movable relative to the elongate lead body, and a low variation friction member frictionally engaged with the active fixation assembly. In an option, the active fixation assembly undergoes greater torsional resistance as the active fixation assembly is moved in a direction to retract the lead.

Autonomous vehicle computing system with processing assurance

Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.

Horse Safety Device

A safety device that, in use, can restrain a horse or another animal in response to movement of the horse or 5 other animal that would otherwise destabilise the horse or other animal. One particular application of the invention is the transportation of horses in horse transport vehicles. 10 11176309_1 (GHMatters) P110884.AU 14/03/19 ~\O4% \~-

Air release valve

belt inspection system and method

a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema (10) para inspecionar e determinar o estado de uma correia (12) de um sistema de transportador específico (28). especificamente, o sistema (10) permite a determinação de características específicas da correia (12) tais como espessura da correia (12), localização de características de interesse específicas (referidas como singularidades) ao longo da correia (12), taxa de mudança da espessura da correia (12) e taxa de mudança das singularidades específicas. para isto, o sistema (10) compreende um meio de captura de dados (14) para capturar dados representativos de partes do sistema de transportador (28) tais como a correia (12) e pelo menos uma polia (16). o meio de captura de dados (14) pode compreender uma ou mais câmeras digitais (18); em disposições específicas, o meio de captura de dados (14) pode também incluir lasers (26) para emitir feixes de laser (ver figura 10) que proveem informações suplementares para complementar as informações providas pela(s) câmera(s) (18) com a intenção de aperfeiçoar a precisão do resultado do processo para determinar características específicas da correia (12). The present invention relates to a system (10) for inspecting and determining the condition of a belt (12) of a specific conveyor system (28). specifically, system (10) allows the determination of belt-specific characteristics (12) such as belt thickness (12), location of specific features of interest (referred to as singularities) along belt (12), rate of change of belt (12). belt thickness (12) and rate of change of specific singularities. for this, system (10) comprises a data capture means (14) for capturing data representative of parts of the conveyor system (28) such as belt (12) and at least one pulley (16). data capture means (14) may comprise one or more digital cameras (18); In specific arrangements, the data capture means (14) may also include lasers (26) for emitting laser beams (see Figure 10) which provide ...

Baggage and parcel handling system

A bag handling system for a mass transit environment is disclosed. The bag handling system includes a first set of autonomous automated guided vehicles and a second set of autonomous automated guided vehicles. The first and second sets of autonomous automated guided vehicles are configured to transport bags through one or more bag processing areas.

Tissue sampling device and method

Compartmentalized storage tank for electrochemical cell system

A compartmentalized storage tank is disclosed. The compartmentalized storage tank includes a housing, a first fluid storage section disposed within the housing, a second fluid storage section disposed within the housing, the first and second fluid storage sections being separated by a movable divider, and a constant force spring. The constant force spring is disposed between the housing and the movable divider to exert a constant force on the movable divider to cause a pressure P 1 in the first fluid storage section to be greater than a pressure P 2 in the second fluid storage section, thereby defining a pressure differential.

Monitoring of a time period relating to a product

A label includes a timer to monitor a predetermined time period relating to a medical device, such as an indwelling cannula, or other product. The label includes a signalling apparatus that provides an alert signal on expiry of the predetermined time period and a fixing portion to fix the label to a support surface such as medical records of a patient. The label can have a first portion and a second portion and the first portion can be separable from the second portion. The fixing portion can be provided in the second portion and all or part of the signalling apparatus provided in the first portion. Also disclosed is a monitoring system for a medical device, including a base station and a label receivable by the base station. The monitoring system monitors a predetermined time period based on receipt of the label by the base station.

Denture retaining composition

A composition for retaining dentures in the mouth of a denture wearer comprising hydrophilic gelling agent, thickening agent, water resistance imparting agent and humectants in water, the composition being formable into a viscous hydrophobic film in use. A method of retaining dentures in the mouth of a denture wearer comprising applying to the denture or the mouth tissue the composition and placing the denture into position in the mouth in a manner such that the composition substantially forms a seal between the mouth tissue and the denture to thereby assist in the retention of the denture.

Antagonists

The invention relates to Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP6) antagonists, such as antibodies and fragments, as well as methods, uses and combinations.

Denture retaining composition comprising hydrophillic gelling, thickening and water resistant agents, humectants and water

Method for the prevention of malaria

The invention comprises a novel method for protecting subjects against malaria. The method of the invention involves inoculation with attenuated sporozoites, and in particular, but not limited to subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, mucosal, submucosal, and cutaneous administration.

Explosively driven fragment launcher and a method for explosively launching a fragment at a target

INTEGRATED DIRECT TRANSMISSION TUNER FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

Plastic pipe coupling

Antagonists

The invention relates to Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 (BMP6) antagonists, such as antibodies and fragments, as well as methods, uses and combinations.

System and method for providing certified weighing services at remotely attended scales

A remotely attended scale system for providing certified weighing services for a vehicle. The system having a plurality of weigh sites located remotely from one another and a weighmaster located at a central location. The weighmaster verifies proper placement of the vehicle upon the scale, may facilitate a normal weighing process, and may interact with the driver before issuing a certificate of weight. The method of the present invention includes steps of initiating a weigh cycle, delegating a weighmaster located at a central location for the weigh cycle, establishing communication between a driver and the weighmaster, weighing the vehicle, downloading weight information to the central location, and dispensing a certificate of weight at the weigh site.

Improvements in x-ray tubes

An x-ray tube assembly 10 has a focussing magnet for the electron beam 12. The magnet is an electromagnet whose winding 16 projects axially of an air gap 21 between the inner pole 14 and outer pole 15. The outer pole is inturned at the radially inner edge. The arrangement provides a substantial increase in focussing power for a given diameter of electromagnet.

Getter composition

Autonomous vehicle computing system with processing assurance

Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.

Asynchronous processing for autonomous vehicle computing systems

Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system for an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include functional circuits associated with a first compute function of the autonomous vehicle. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to obtain sensor data that describes one or more aspects of an environment external to the autonomous vehicle at a current time. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to generate, over a time period and based on the sensor data, a respective output according to the specified order. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuits configured to evaluate an output consistency of the respective outputs, and in response to detecting an output inconsistency between two or more of the respective outputs, generate data indicative of a detected anomaly associated with the first autonomous compute function.

X-ray system

A method of controlling an X-ray system and a cabinet for an X-ray system. The method comprises viewing a first virtual X-ray image of an object, manipulating the first image to best show an area of interest, and generating a second image in real time corresponding to the area of interest. The cabinet comprises an inner housing having an open mouth and being fully insertable with a clearance in an outer housing having an open mouth, the inner and outer housings being attachable to secure and space the housings in a predetermined relationship. Lead shielding comprises a substantially complete intermediate layer extending between the inner and outer housings and the open mouth is provided with a lead lined closure.

Folded graphite fins for heatsinks

A thermal management device includes a heat spreader and a folded graphite sheet. The heat spreader is configured to receive heat from a heat source. The folded graphite sheet is connected to the heat spreader to receive and exhaust heat from the heat spreader. The folded graphite sheet includes a first fin, a second fin, and a segment connecting the first fin and second fin. The first fin is oriented at least partially vertically away from the heat spreader. The second fin is oriented at least partially vertically away from the heat spreader. The folded graphite sheet is continuous through the first fin, the segment, and the second fin.

Dishwashing appliance cable motor mount

A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A sump is a sump positioned at a bottom of the wash chamber for receiving fluid from the wash chamber. A circulation pump is connected to the sump. The dishwashing appliance also includes a mounting cable extending from the circulation pump. The circulation pump is suspended by the mounting cable.

Ungulate-derived polyclonal immunoglobulin specific for influenza virus and uses thereof

Provided are human polyclonal immunoglobulin products specific for influenza hemagglutinin (HA) protein for use in treating or preventing disease associated with an influenza infection. Further provided herein are methods for making such human polyclonal immunoglobulins in a transgenic ungulate, such as, but not limited to, using a transchromosomic bovine (TcB) system.

Leak detection system for thermal interface fluid

A leak detection system for a thermal interface material (TIM) includes a sensor located proximate to a processor. As thermal fluctuations or other events cause the TIM to flow out of the gap between the processor and a thermal management device, a leak detection sensor may detect the presence of the TIM. This allows an operator of the computing device to identify TIM leaks, thereby preventing or reducing damage to the processor or other electronic components of a computing device.

System and method for patient aggregate medical record access, care provider management, and patient care monitoring/assessment

Systems and methods for collecting patient data for a selected group of patients and providing the patient data in an informative manner to medical care providers are provided. The systems and methods can receive patient data from electronic medical records and/or other sources, aggregate the data, and analyze the data to provide the data to medical providers in a usable format. The systems and methods can further analyze the aggregate patient data based on physiological criterion to identify the incidence of triggering events. The systems and methods can further generate a prioritized list of patients for attention by medical providers based on the occurrence of triggering events or other data indicators.

Systems and methods for multiphase thermal management

A thermal management system for a computing device includes a support board, a heat-generating component fixed to the support board, an enclosure, and a PCM. The heat-generating component is fixed to the support board on a first side of the support board, and the enclosure is fixed to the first side of the support board and encloses at least the heat-generating component. The PCM is positioned in the enclosure and configured to receive heat from the heat-generating component. The PCM is solid at 10° C.

Geräte und verfahren zur herstellung von hämatophagen organismen und parasiten für die impfstoffproduktion

Baggage and parcel handling system and method

Described herein are systems and methods for baggage or parcel handling. The system (10) includes an automated bag unloading cell (26), a container roller deck (70) positioned in the automated unloading cell. The container roller deck includes a roller deck base (110) and a deck frame (76). The deck frame can selectively support and transfer a container (18) housing a bag or parcel. The deck frame can selectively rotate about a deck frame axis of rotation (112) relative to the roller deck base. The deck frame is operable to selectively release the bag or parcel from the container. The container roller deck can also include an index table (150) in communication with the deck frame. The index table can be operable to receive the bag or parcel released from the container. The index table can include at least one index table conveyor (160) operable to selectively advance the bag or parcel from the index table to a first transfer device.

Explosively driven fragment launcher and a method for explosively launching a fragment at a target

Disclosed techniques relate to fragment launching. In an example, a fragment launcher has a casing, a launch aperture and a detonation position. An inner profile of the casing tapers from the main body towards the fragment launch aperture and from the main body to the detonation position. A fragment is held within the launch aperture such that when in use an explosive charge can be initiated to launch the fragment from the launcher. The launcher is particularly suited to uses where there is a requirement to launch a fragment in a consistent and repeatable manner.

A device for supporting an object on another vehicle

A device for supporting an object, such as a motorbike or a jet ski, on a vehicle, such as a motorcar, the device comprising: a platform for supporting the object; a mounting bracket that can be connected to the carrier vehicle; a pivot that rotatably connects the platform to the mounting bracket, whereby in use when the device is mounted to the carrier vehicle, the platform is rotatable about the pivot between a ramp configuration, in which the platform is inclined such that the object can be moved onto the platform from the ground, and a carry configuration in which the object is supported on the platform from the carrier vehicle and can be transported by the carrier vehicle, wherein the pivot provides a mechanical advantage that assists with lifting the object as the platform is being rotated between the ramp configuration and the carry configuration. The device also comprises: a securing mechanism for securing the object to the platform, the securing mechanism comprising a first clamping member, a second clamping member and a tensioning member, at least one of the clamping members being movable relative to the other, to a clamping position in which a clampable part of the object is clamped between the clamping members, wherein the tensioning member is couplable to both an attachment point on the object, that is distal from the clampable part, and the clamping member, such that moving the clamping member to the clamping position secures the clampable part and the attachment point to the platform. 1/9 10 26 28 12 33 40 42 22 24 16 36 14 38 Figure 1 32 20a 12 18 20 26 28 33 34 30 36 16 14 10 Figure 2

Systems and methods for three-dimensional vapor chambers in immersion-cooled datacenters

A vapor chamber includes a main body, a first vertical structure, and an enhanced boiling surface. The main body has a first surface and defines a first portion of an interior volume. The first vertical structure protrudes transverse to the main body and defines a second portion of the interior volume. The enhanced boiling surface is on at least a portion of the first vertical structure.

Processor heat exchanger with separate mounting structure

A commonly designed processor heat exchanger decouples the mounting hardware used to mount the heat exchanger to a processor from the heat exchanger itself. This allows a single heat exchanger design to be mounted to various different types of processors using processor customized mounting brackets that engage with flanges extending out from a body of the heat exchanger.

Sistema para inspecionar uma correia de um sistema de transportador e método para inspecionar uma correia defletida por uma polia do sistema de transportador

A presente invenção refere-se a um sistema (10) para inspecionar e determinar o estado de uma correia (12) de um sistema de transportador específico (28). Especificamente, o sistema (10) permite a determinação de características específicas da correia (12) tais como espessura da correia (12), localização de características de interesse específicas (referidas como singularidades) ao longo da correia (12), taxa de mudança da espessura da correia (12) e taxa de mudança das singularidades específicas. Para isto, o sistema (10) compreende um meio de captura de dados (14) para capturar dados representativos de partes do sistema de transportador (28) tais como a correia (12) e pelo menos uma polia (16). O meio de captura de dados (14) pode compreender uma ou mais câmeras digitais (18); em disposições específicas, o meio de captura de dados (14) pode também incluir lasers (26) para emitir feixes de laser (ver Figura 10) que proveem informações suplementares para complementar as informações providas pela(s) câmera(s) (18) com a intenção de aperfeiçoar a precisão do resultado do processo para determinar características específicas da correia (12).

Gasket

Devices, systems, and methods for locking a server in a rack

A rack security system includes a locking mechanism connected to a server. The locking mechanism is configured to lock onto the busbar of a rack. When the locking mechanism is locked to the busbar, the locking mechanism may prevent removal of the server from the rack. When the locking mechanism is unlocked, the server may be removable from the rack.

Mittel zum halten von zahnprothesen

ESD tooling

An electrostatic discharge protection tool for reducing electrostatic charge present on a workpiece, such as a PCB, comprises a movable conductive contact tip 13 (3 fig 2) for grounding a charged workpiece (W fig 2). The tip 13 is fixed to a movable head 12 (2 fig 2)located in a body 14 (4 fig 3) to extend and retract therefrom, and biased, preferably by a spring 15 between the head and body, towards the extended position. The tool provides an at least partially conductive path is formed between the tip of the and the body of the tool, preferably comprising a resistance 16, 17 (8 fig 2) to dissipate static charge. The tool may be located in a hole in a table of a PCB printer which can use other support pins. Figures 3a-b show an embodiment where resistances are provide in the electrical path between the head 12 and body 14 and ground 21, where the resistance can vary according to the head position due to the resistor network 16 and contact 20 on the head. Figure 5 shows alternative dissipating materials such as foams 47 (57,68) and figure 6-8 show addition of a contact 58, 70 directly to ground at the most retracted position.

Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring an electronic device in transit

A status monitoring system includes a status sensor configured to monitor a status of an electronic circuit. If the status monitoring system detects a status that exceeds a threshold, the status monitoring system records the details of the event on the electronic circuit. The status monitoring system operates in a low-power power mode during transit from a manufacturing facility to an installation location.

Impfstoff zur vorbeugung gegen malaria

System and method for measuring carbon sequestration

[0056] A method for measuring carbon sequestration of a forest region includes: receiving an aerial image of the forest region at a given time unit, extracting features from the aerial image, computing vegetative indices based on the features, training a model by comparing the features and vegetative indices to a ground-truth dataset, determining tree instances and tree characteristics associated with each tree instance from the model, quantifying a number of trees and a carbon sequestration yield in the forest region, aggregating a time series carbon analysis data for the forest region.

Autonomous vehicle computing system with processing assurance

Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.

Autonomous vehicle computing system with processing assurance

Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.

Autonomous vehicle computing system with processing assurance

Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.

Folded graphite fins for heatsinks

A thermal management device includes a heat spreader and a folded graphite sheet. The heat spreader is configured to receive heat from a heat source. The folded graphite sheet is connected to the heat spreader to receive and exhaust heat from the heat spreader. The folded graphite sheet includes a first fin, a second fin, and a segment connecting the first fin and second fin. The first fin is oriented at least partially vertically away from the heat spreader. The second fin is oriented at least partially vertically away from the heat spreader. The folded graphite sheet is continuous through the first fin, the segment, and the second fin.

Watercraft coupling system

Systems for coupling two or more watercrafts, and assemblies comprised of systems and watercrafts. A watercraft coupling system includes a forward connector rod and an aft connector rod that are configured to be attached to forward and aft portions of adjacent first and second watercrafts, and may include additional components such as stabilization straps, nets, and rod cushions for safety and comfort. The system may be used to stably couple two or more watercrafts, such as recreational watercrafts, in a side-by-side arrangement to form a watercraft assembly that may be used by two or more users cooperatively.

Baggage and parcel handling system and method

Described herein are systems and methods for baggage or parcel handling. The system (10) includes an automated bag unloading cell (26), a container roller deck (70) positioned in the automated unloading cell. The container roller deck includes a roller deck base (110) and a deck frame (76). The deck frame can selectively support and transfer a container (18) housing a bag or parcel. The deck frame can selectively rotate about a deck frame axis of rotation (112) relative to the roller deck base. The deck frame is operable to selectively release the bag or parcel from the container. The container roller deck can also include an index table (150) in communication with the deck frame. The index table can be operable to receive the bag or parcel released from the container. The index table can include at least one index table conveyor (160) operable to selectively advance the bag or parcel from the index table to a first transfer device.

Leak detection system for thermal interface fluid

A leak detection system for a thermal interface material (TIM) includes a sensor located proximate to a processor. As thermal fluctuations or other events cause the TIM to flow out of the gap between the processor and a thermal management device, a leak detection sensor may detect the presence of the TIM. This allows an operator of the computing device to identify TIM leaks, thereby preventing or reducing damage to the processor or other electronic components of a computing device.

Method for monitoring a status of a printed circuit board (pcb) in transit, and corresponding pcb

A status monitoring system includes a status sensor configured to monitor a status of an electronic circuit. If the status monitoring system detects a status that exceeds a threshold, the status monitoring system records the details of the event on the electronic circuit. The status monitoring system operates in a low-power power mode during transit from a manufacturing facility to an installation location.

Systems and methods for multiphase thermal management

A thermal management system for a computing device includes a support board, a heat-generating component fixed to the support board, an enclosure, and a PCM. The heat-generating component is fixed to the support board on a first side of the support board, and the enclosure is fixed to the first side of the support board and encloses at least the heat-generating component. The PCM is positioned in the enclosure and configured to receive heat from the heat-generating component. The PCM is solid at 10°C..

In–line validator

A system and method for the validation and/or calibration of in-line product contamination detection systems. Products are flowed past a contaminant detector, one or more contaminant test pieces are inserted into the product flow ahead of the contaminant detector/ejector. The spheres are captured in a by-pass test sphere capture assembly, and detection is verified or modified accordingly. The system apparatus is also disclosed.

Systems and methods for multiphase thermal management

A thermal management system for a computing device includes a support board, a heat-generating component fixed to the support board, an enclosure, and a PCM. The heat-generating component is fixed to the support board on a first side of the support board, and the enclosure is fixed to the first side of the support board and encloses at least the heat-generating component. The PCM is positioned in the enclosure and configured to receive heat from the heat-generating component. The PCM is solid at 10° C.

Natural bioherbicides and related materials and methods

Methods and compositions for environmentally-friendly weed control are provided. In particular, bioherbicide compositions are provided comprising plant extracts selected from Russian Olive, Austrian Pine, Tree of Heaven, Autumn Olive, and Black Walnut extract, either alone, or combination with at least one mulching substrate. Methods of using the herbicide compositions are also provided.

印刷後の真空脱ガス

【課題】印刷されたガスケット材料中の気泡の存在を動作上許容可能なレベルまで低減する。【解決手段】ワークピース上にある材料を脱ガスするための脱ガスチャンバは、真空源と、該真空源と流体的に連通している真空リザーバと、２次チャンバと、ポートバルブであって、脱ガスチャンバの外部と２次チャンバとの間でワークピースが通過できる開位置と、ポートバルブが流体的に密封されている閉位置との間で移動可能な、ポートバルブと、リザーババルブであって、２次チャンバと真空リザーバとの間で流体的な連通を提供するための開位置と、リザーババルブが流体的に密封されている閉位置との間で移動可能な、リザーババルブと、を備えている。脱ガスチャンバは、生産ラインの印刷機の後に設けることができ、燃料電池を生産するときにシリコーン材料を脱ガスするための特定の用途を有する。【選択図】図４

Systems and methods for cryogenic cooling

A computing system and related methods are described. The computing system includes a heat-generating component. The computing system includes an evaporation plate thermally connected to the heat-generating component. The computing system includes a cryogenic cooling system positioned proximate to the evaporation plate. The cryogenic cooling system is configured to release a cryogenic fluid onto the evaporation plate to cool the heat-generating component. The cryogenic fluid has a boiling point of less than 273 K.

Baggage and parcel handling system and method

Described herein are systems and methods for baggage or parcel handling. The system (10) includes an automated bag unloading cell (26), a container roller deck (70) positioned in the automated unloading cell. The container roller deck includes a roller deck base (110) and a deck frame (76). The deck frame can selectively support and transfer a container (18) housing a bag or parcel. The deck frame can selectively rotate about a deck frame axis of rotation (112) relative to the roller deck base. The deck frame is operable to selectively release the bag or parcel from the container. The container roller deck can also include an index table (150) in communication with the deck frame. The index table can be operable to receive the bag or parcel released from the container. The index table can include at least one index table conveyor (160) operable to selectively advance the bag or parcel from the index table to a first transfer device.

Configurable workstations

A configurable workstation includes a support frame defining a workspace for performing a scientific procedure, multiple modules that are configured to be selectively installed to the support frame for customizing a functional profile of the configurable workstation, and a server computing device hosting an application that provides a user interface for controlling operations of the configurable workstation.

Systems and methods for three-dimensional vapor chambers in immersion-cooled datacenters

A vapor chamber includes a main body, a first vertical structure, and an enhanced boiling surface. The main body has a first surface and defines a first portion of an interior volume. The first vertical structure protrudes transverse to the main body and defines a second portion of the interior volume. The enhanced boiling surface is on at least a portion of the first vertical structure.

Devices, systems, and methods for a hybrid cooling system

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cooling system for a computing device. The cooling system includes an air-cooled cooling system located in a housing. The air-cooled cooling system includes a heat sink thermally connected to a processor, an air-cooling radiator, and a heat pipe connecting the heat sink to the air-cooling radiator. The cooling system includes a liquid-cooled cooling system located in the housing. The liquid-cooled cooling system includes a cold plate thermally connected to a to the heat sink, a pump, a fluid radiator, and a fluid piping system connecting the pump, the cold plate, and the fluid radiator.

Devices, systems, and methods for locking a server in a rack

A rack security system includes a locking mechanism connected to a server. The locking mechanism is configured to lock onto the busbar of a rack. When the locking mechanism is locked to the busbar, the locking mechanism may prevent removal of the server from the rack. When the locking mechanism is unlocked, the server may be removable from the rack.

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【課題】印刷または配置などの処理動作中におけるＥＳＤからの信頼性の高い保護を提供すること。【解決手段】ワークピース処理モジュール内のワークピースに存在する静電荷を減少させるための静電放電保護ツールであって、可動ヘッドを含み、少なくとも部分的に導電性の経路が、帯電したワークピースを先端部との接触により接地するようにツールの先端部と本体との間に形成される、静電放電保護ツール。【選択図】図２