Abstract: A solids trap module for an electrical submersible pump (ESP) of a wellbore is provided. The module includes a solids buffer and a fluid passage, the fluid passage having a first segment configured to redirect a fluid in a first angular direction relative to an axial axis, and a second segment configured to redirect at least a portion of the redirected fluid flow in a second angular direction different than the first angular direction. The first segment, the second segment, and the solids buffer are configured to cooperate to cause settling of solids entrained by the fluid flowing through the solids trap module during a period when the ESP does not operate and to re-entrain settled solids into the fluid flowing through the solids trap module when the ESP is operating.

Abstract: A controllable temperature coefficient bias (CTCB) circuit is disclosed. The CTCB circuit can provide a bias to an amplifier. The CTCB circuit includes a variable with temperature (VWT) circuit having a reference circuit and a control circuit. The control circuit has a control output, a first current control element and a second current control element. Each current control element has a “controllable” resistance. One of the two current control elements may have a relatively high temperature coefficient and another a relatively low temperature coefficient. A controllable resistance of one of the current control elements increases when the controllable resistance of the other current control element decreases. However, the “total resistance” of the current control circuit remains constant with a constant temperature. The VWT circuit has an output with a temperature coefficient that is determined by the relative amount of current that flows through each current control element of the control circuit.

Abstract: A fat composition comprises: greater than 70% by weight stearic acid; from 5% to 20% by weight oleic acid; and from 1% to 10% by weight palmitic acid; said percentages of acids referring to acids bound as acyl groups in glycerides in the fat composition and being based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids; and greater than 40% by weight of StStSt triglycerides and greater than 10% by weight of PSt2 triglycerides based on total triglycerides present in the composition, and a weight ratio of PSt2:StStSt triglycerides of less than 0.5, wherein P is palmitic acid and St is stearic acid. The fat may be used in a marinade.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a spine member for an end effector, the spine member extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end. The spine member includes a unidirectional proximal stop member to allow an electrode to slide in a direction distally but not proximally and a distal stop member to prevent an electrode from sliding past.

Abstract: A vertical door latch assembly includes a housing and a bolt movably attached to the housing having a catch portion. A drive motor is located within the housing and is configured to selectively move a lock assembly between a locked position preventing movement of the bolt and an unlocked position allowing movement of the bolt. A controller is in electrical communication with the drive motor and is configured to direct the actuator lock assembly between the locked position and the unlocked position. A force sensor is in electrical communication with the controller configured to measured when a force exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite tread, the method comprising the steps of forming a coextruded strip of a first compound and a second compound, wherein the first compound is a tread compound, and the second compound is formed from a high-wear compound, wherein the tread is formed from winding the coextruded strip onto the tire building drum while varying the ratio of the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to vacuum forming methods, apparatuses and resulting displays that represent improvements in various key areas. The methods, for example, greatly improve manufacturing throughput through reduced curing times. The methods further facilitate improved control of glass shape to a targeted shape and improved control of bond line thickness, which result in improved survivability and long-term reliability, for example.

Abstract: An optical cable is provided. The optical cable includes an outer cable body jacket and a plurality of optical fiber subunits. The optical fibers within each subunit are stranded relative to each other and are located within a thin subunit jacket. A plurality of unstranded optical fiber subunits are located within the cable jacket.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.

Abstract: A portable bath tub water heater is provided that includes a water pump and a heating element to heat water in a bath tub, wherein the portable bath tub water heater is configured to recirculate bath tub water using inlet and outlet tubes at least partially submerged in the water. The portable bath tub water heater is configured to be disposed on and/or nearby the bath tub in any number of different ways. After usage, the portable bath tub water heater may be purged of any remaining water and stored for future use.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for treating neuronal and mitochondrial diseases.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for wirelessly charging a water heater device are presented. A system for wirelessly charging a water heating device, the system comprising: the water heating device, wherein the water heating device comprises a water heating element; a wireless power transmitter configured to: receive a first electrical current from a first power source; and generate a magnetic field, an ultrasonic wave, a microwave, a wireless power transmission, or a laser pulse based on the first electrical current; and a wireless power receiver configured to: generate a second electrical current based on the magnetic field, the ultrasonic wave, the microwave, the wireless power transmission, or the laser pulse; and provide the second electrical current to the water heating element or to a second power source of the water heating device.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relates to compositions, method of using and methods of producing a gas mixture. The method includes supplying a composition LaxSryCozMwO3, where x ranges from 0.5 to 1, y ranges 0.0 to 1-x, z ranges from 0.1 to 1.0, and M is a dopant or dopants where w ranges from 0.0 to 1-z; and energizing the composition directly using electromagnetic energy to heat the composition to a temperature above 700° C. The method further includes contacting the composition with a reactant gas mixture comprising methane and an oxidant forming a product gaseous mixture.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of hematological malignancies, such as relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma using an anti-LAG-3 antibody. Particular malignancies include, e.g., chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Abstract: An HME device (1) has an outer housing (10) in two parts removably connected with one another by bayonet lugs (17) on one part (13) inserted in bayonet slots (48) on the other part (14) and twisted. An HME unit (50) has a tapered coupling at one end fitted on an internal port (45) in one part (14) so that it can be removed and replaced by separating the two parts of the housing. The outside of the HME unit (50) is spaced from the inside of the housing (10) by an annular bypass channel (55). A selector (31) has a rotatable plate that can be moved to cover either the passage through the HME unit or the bypass channel.

Abstract: Described are a system, method, and computer program product for secure client device and consumer authentication. The method includes receiving a primary account number (PAN) of an account of a consumer from a merchant system and determining whether the PAN has been registered with a public key of a public-private key pair of a client device of the consumer. The method also includes, in response to determining that the PAN has been registered, transmitting a login request to a transaction processing system including a device identifier of the client device based on the PAN. The method further includes receiving a login response from the transaction processing system associated with successful authentication of the client device and, in response to receiving the login response, processing a transaction by generating a transaction authorization request message including the PAN to the transaction processing system.

Abstract: A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site.