Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a mold insert for use in a mold for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a mold using such a mold insert, a method for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel using such a mold, and a cushioning element manufactured by such a method.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a mold insert for use in a mold for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a mold using such a mold insert, a method for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel using such a mold, and a cushioning element manufactured by such a method.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a mold insert for use in a mold for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a mold using such a mold insert, a method for the manufacture of a cushioning element for sports apparel using such a mold, and a cushioning element manufactured by such a method.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention proposes a solution for correctly intercepting, capturing, and replaying tasks (such as functions and methods) in an interception layer operating between an application programming interface (API) and the driver of a processor by using synchronization objects such as fences. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the application will use what appears to the application to be a single synchronization object to signal (from a processor) and to wait (on a processor), but will actually be two separate synchronization objects in the interception layer. According to one or more embodiments, the solution proposed herein may be implemented as part of an module or tool that works as an interception layer between an application and an API exposed by a device driver of a resource, and allows for an efficient and effective approach to frame-debugging and live capture and replay of function bundles.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention proposes a solution for correctly intercepting, capturing, and replaying tasks (such as functions and methods) in an interception layer operating between an application programming interface (API) and the driver of a processor by using synchronization objects such as fences. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the application will use what appears to the application to be a single synchronization object to signal (from a processor) and to wait (on a processor), but will actually be two separate synchronization objects in the interception layer. According to one or more embodiments, the solution proposed herein may be implemented as part of an module or tool that works as an interception layer between an application and an API exposed by a device driver of a resource, and allows for an efficient and effective approach to frame-debugging and live capture and replay of function bundles.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an open brayton bottoming cycle includes a heat exchanger configured between a compressor and an expander. The heat exchanger is configured to receive heat from a heat source and supply at least a portion of the exhaust heat to an expander using a fluid. The compressor configured to supply compressed fluid to the heat exchanger. The expander has a shaft connected to the compressor and configured to supply energy to the compressor. At least one of the compressor or the expander has an efficiency greater than 80 percent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel for an agricultural irrigation system that permits movement of the irrigation system through muddy, slippery fields without leaving significant wheel ruts in the field and without requiring regular tire maintenance. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a regular polygonal wheel for use in an agricultural irrigation system. The wheel can include a central hub defining a central bore that is configured to mate with a wheel stud of the agricultural irrigation system. The wheel can include an outer circumferential portion that is configured to contact a surface on which the wheel is rolling. The circumferential portion can include a plurality of flat rectangular plates connected together to form a regular polygon. Each plate can have inner and outer opposed major surfaces, along with first and second opposed edges and third and fourth opposed edges.

Abstract: Recovering mirrored data after the failure of a computer using write requests stored in a delta queue of an associated computer without transmitting all of the mirrored data. A write request at a primary computer is stored in a delay buffer. A copy of the write request is transmitted to a backup computer and stored in a delta queue. The backup computer executes the copy of the write request and transmits acknowledgement of the receipt of the write request to the primary computer. In response to the acknowledgement, the primary computer executes the write request stored in the delay buffer. The computers then exchange subsequent acknowledgements of the write request execution, enabling the computers to delete the write requests. If the primary computer fails, the primary computer recovers data by receiving only the copies of write requests that remain stored in the delta queue of the backup computer.

Abstract: Recovering mirrored data after the failure of a computer using write requests stored in a delta queue of an associated computer without transmitting all of the mirrored data. A write request at a primary computer is stored in a delay buffer. A copy of the write request is transmitted to a backup computer and stored in a delta queue. The backup computer executes the copy of the write request and transmits acknowledgement of the receipt of the write request to the primary computer. In response to the acknowledgement, the primary computer executes the write request stored in the delay buffer. The computers then exchange subsequent acknowledgements of the write request execution, enabling the computers to delete the write requests. If the primary computer fails, the primary computer recovers data by receiving only the copies of write requests that remain stored in the delta queue of the backup computer.

Abstract: Obtaining mirrored data so that the original data can be recovered after failure without transmitting the entire mirrored data between computers. A write request at a primary computer is stored in a delay buffer and a copy is transmitted to a backup computer, where it is stored in a delta queue. The backup computer executes the copy of the write request to the mirrored data and transmits an acknowledgement to the primary computer that the copy of the write request has been received. In response to the acknowledgement, the primary computer executes the write request stored in the delay buffer. The computers send to each other subsequent acknowledgements of the write request execution, enabling the computers to delete the write requests. If the primary computer fails, the primary computer can recover the original data by receiving only the copies of write requests that remain stored in the delta queue.

Abstract: Obtaining mirrored data so that the original data can be recovered after failure without transmitting the entire mirrored data between computers. A write request at a primary computer is stored in a delay buffer and a copy is transmitted to a backup computer, where it is stored in a delta queue. The backup computer executes the copy of the write request to the mirrored data and transmits an acknowledgement to the primary computer that the copy of the write request has been received. In response to the acknowledgement, the primary computer executes the write request stored in the delay buffer. The computers send to each other subsequent acknowledgements of the write request execution, enabling the computers to delete the write requests. If the primary computer fails, the primary computer can recover the original data by receiving only the copies of write requests that remain stored in the delta queue.

Abstract: A primary computer system and a backup computer system each have an associated memory. For each write request, a copy of the request is forwarded to a delay buffer and memory queue associated with the primary computer system, and a copy is forwarded to a memory queue of the backup computer system. The backup computer system transmits an acknowledgement signal to the primary computer system when the backup computer system receives its copy of the request. The write request in the delay buffer of the primary computer system is executed in the primary memory only upon receipt of this acknowledgement signal. Thus, the backup computer system knows of every request executed in the primary memory. The write request is executed in the backup memory at any time after the backup computer system receives the write request.

Abstract: An improved process for suppression of oxides of nitrogen arising from heat treatment of catalyst materials containing a source of such oxides is provided which comprises separately introducing the catalyst material and urea into the heating zone and then effecting heat treatment.