Abstract: A fitting includes a first and second threaded fitting component and a conduit gripping device receivable within the first threaded fitting component. A stroke resisting member is integral with the first threaded fitting component and includes a web having a first radial thickness and extending axially inward from the first threaded fitting component to a distal ring portion having a second radial thickness greater than the first radial thickness. A radially extending bearing surface of the distal ring portion axially engages a radially extending portion of the second fitting component when the first and second fitting components are joined together to the first relative axial position. The stroke resisting member resists additional axial stroke of the first and second fitting components, such that a tightening torque beyond the first relative axial position is increased by the axial engagement.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for collecting eye-gaze data for training an eye-gaze prediction model. The collecting includes selecting a scan path that passes through a series of regions of a grid on a screen of a computing device, moving a symbol as an eye-gaze target along the scan path, and receiving facial images at eye-gaze points. The eye-gaze points are uniformly distributed within the respective regions. Areas of the regions that are adjacent to edges and corners of the screen are smaller than other regions. The difference in areas shifts centers of the regions toward the edges, density of data closer to the edges. The scan path passes through locations in proximity to the edges and corners of the screen for capturing more eye-gaze points in the proximity. The methods interactively enhance variations of facial images by displaying instructions to the user to make specific actions associated with the face.

Abstract: Avalanche photodiode designs having separate absorption and multiplication regions are disclosed. The avalanche photodiode designs include a charge layer tailored to allow charge carrier transport from the absorption layer to the multiplication layer and reduce the dark current when the avalanche photodiode is reverse biased.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing a database to thereby determine asset basis in a computerized accounting system, the method includes receiving basic transaction information relating to an asset, the basis transaction information including Real Date, As of Date, Journal ID, Payee ID, and Transaction ID, receiving transaction type information indicating at least one transaction type selected from Return of Capital, Short Sale, Close Short Sale, Transfer Out, Transfer In, Bought, Tax Basis Adjustment, Tax and Cost Basis Adjustment, and/or Sold, receiving additional transaction specific data, the transaction specific data being defined by the transaction type based on at least one rule, building a data matrix of required values for determining basis of the asset based on the additional transaction specific data, the transaction type information, and the basic transaction information, and determining at least one of a market value basis, a cost basis, and a tax basis for the asset based on the transaction type i

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating graphical displays of analyte data and/or health information. In some implementations, the graphical displays are generating based on a self-referential dataset that are modifiable based on identified portions of the data. The modified graphical displays can indicate features in the analyte data of a host.

Abstract: A wedge for use in an electric machine includes a central portion comprising at least a first material, a first wing integrally attached to the central portion, and a second wing integrally attached to the central portion opposite the first wing, wherein the first wing, and the second wing include a second material.

Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus for protecting interconnections between components and boards in an electronic device from damage resulting from a physical shock. This damage can occur due to differential tensile forces being applied between the component and the board during a drop or other shock event. An example can reduce or prevent damage by providing differential compression forces between the component and board that can cancel differential tensile forces between the component and board during the shock event. Another example can reduce or prevent damage by reducing differential tensile forces between a component and board. Another example can secure a component to the board to directly reduce the differential force in order to prevent damage.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for generating graphical displays of analyte data and/or health information. In some implementations, the graphical displays are generating based on a self-referential dataset that are modifiable based on identified portions of the data. The modified graphical displays can indicate features in the analyte data of a host.

Abstract: An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for induction heating is disclosed. The heating apparatus may comprise a bearing ring, at least one bearing element disposed in the bearing ring, and a braze material adjacent to the at least one bearing element and the bearing ring. The heating apparatus may additionally comprise an inductor positioned radially adjacent to at least a portion of the bearing ring. A current source may be electrically coupled to the inductor. A bearing orienting member may also abut a surface of the at least one bearing element. The bearing orienting member may orient a surface of the at least one bearing element. A heating method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a cerclage procedure includes a flexible support member and a plurality of compression members disposed along the flexible support member. Each of the compression members has a connecting feature through which a suture used during the cerclage procedure is passed. Each of the compression members transforms a radially-compressive force applied by the suture into a radial pressure applied against the cervix.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a high-speed avalanche photodiode device configured to detect single photons. The avalanche photodiode device may include a passive quenching circuitry. The passive quenching circuitry may include a quenching resistor having a resistivity spontaneously adaptive to a bias voltage applied across the quenching resistor. Such adaptive resistivity enables a fast response time for the avalanche photodiode device when used to detect single photos in Geiger mode.

Abstract: A method for creating a memory map of a memory present in a target machine is disclosed for electronically protecting computer systems. In one step, extracting operating system details and kernel details from the target machine. A memory image is generated from the operating system and the kernel details extracted from the target machine. The memory image comprises similar configuration as that of the target machine. A memory map is created from the memory image. The memory map includes a list of applications running in the memory of the target machine at a particular instance of time. The memory map is analyzed for security issues to identify the applications running at the particular instance of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups.

Abstract: Methods and systems for conditioning a gas sample for analysis and measuring, detecting, and/or determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a gas sample. Methods include a combination and/or repetition of dehumidifying and/or humidifying the gas, and/or performing a chemical reaction an analyte, and measuring, detecting, and/or determining the concentration of an analyte or an output analyte resulting from the chemical reaction. Systems to adjust the humidity of a gas sample and/or perform a chemical reaction on an analyte, and measure, detect, and/or determine the concentration of an analyte or an output analyte resulting from the chemical reaction comprise cartridges, capsules, test strips or test strip chambers and one or more sensors. Systems may further comprise a humidity exchange material to further adjust the humidity. Gas samples include exhaled breath. Analytes include nitric oxide. Output analytes include nitrogen dioxide.

Abstract: A brake actuator assembly may comprise a housing, a piston disposed in the housing and slidably engaged therewith, a resilient member disposed within the housing and coupled to the piston, and a deformable member disposed within the housing a coupled to the piston, wherein each of the deformable member and the resilient member are disposed radially between a piston rod of the piston and the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a first metering system including a first housing, a first metering rod at least partially disposed within the first housing, and a first assembly defining a first metering chamber and releasably connected to the first housing. The first metering rod linearly translates through the first metering chamber so as to dispense a discrete amount of a first material from the first metering chamber. The dispensing system also includes a second metering system including a second housing, a second metering rod at least partially disposed within the second housing, and a second assembly defining a second metering chamber and releasably connected to the second housing. The second metering rod linearly translates through the second metering chamber so as to dispense a discrete amount of a second material from the second metering chamber. The first metering system is releasably connected to the second metering system.

Abstract: Methods are described for inducing cognition and motor function enhancement in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease by administering an effective amount of an Adenosine 2a antagonist. The Adenosine 2a antagonist can optionally be administered in combination with a dopamine precursor, such as levodopa, or a dopamine receptor agonist.

Abstract: An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.