Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for delivering extended payloads with composite watermarks. Examples disclosed herein embed a first watermark into a media stream in accordance with a first watermark technology, where the first watermark includes a first indicator bit and a first payload. Disclosed examples also embed a second watermark into the media stream in accordance with a second watermark technology, where the second watermark includes a second indicator bit and a second payload. In some disclosed examples, the first indicator bit and the second indicator bit are to indicate whether the first payload and the second payload are to be combined when the first watermark and the second watermark are decoded.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: Behavioral pharmacological data with the compound of formula (I), a novel and selective 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonist, demonstrate in vivo efficacy in models of psychosis and dyskinesias. This includes activity in reversing MK-801 induced locomotor behaviors, suggesting that this compound may be an efficacious anti-psychotic, and activity in an MPTP primate model of dyskinesias, suggesting efficacy as an anti-dyskinesia agent. These data support the hypothesis that 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonism may confer antipsychotic and anti-dyskinetic efficacy in humans, and indicate a use of the compound of formula (I) and related agents as novel therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease, related human neurodegenerative diseases, and psychosis.

Abstract: A method including loading solar panel assemblies onto a vehicle, transporting the solar panel assemblies on the vehicle to a pile row of a solar project installation site, and individually unloading the solar panel assemblies along the pile row at the installation site to facilitate installation of the solar panel assemblies on the pile row. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a face spinneret and/or nylon face fiber having a certain shape and dimension which impart improved characteristics to the fiber, such a softer feel and a reduced sheen. In another embodiment, the invention is directed to a thatch spinneret and/or nylon thatch fiber having a certain shape and dimension which impart improved characteristics to the fiber, such a softer feel and a reduced sheen.

Abstract: An artificial grass product has 100% nylon face fabric which forms blades of grass when tufted. This grass shows a melt temperature exceeding 400 degrees Fahrenheit, at least about 100 degrees hotter than prior art materials. The thatch can be made of similar materials for at least some embodiments. When coupled with multiple yarns extending from common penetrations, quite durable and attractive products can be provided. Furthermore, resiliency in excess of 10% over prior art polyethylene or polypropylene grass products can be experienced with at least some embodiments.

Abstract: A biased pivoting spent ammunition cartridge case extractor and retainer mechanism for blowback bolt firearms. The mechanism includes a distal arcuate hook shaped and dimensioned to intimately engage and nest into part of the circumferential groove in front of the cartridge rim. The hook remains engaged during blowback extraction of the casing from the chamber, and prior to ejection of the case from the firearm. The hook is formed onto the distal end of a rocking member secured to the bolt by a medial pivot. A compression spring bears against the opposite, proximal end of the rocking member thereby biasing the hook inwardly toward the counterbore seat on the distal end of the bolt into which the base of the case rests during extraction. A direct gas impingement system overcomes the biasing force of the spring to cause the case to be ejected.

Abstract: A biased pivoting spent ammunition cartridge case extractor and retainer mechanism for blowback bolt firearms. The mechanism includes a distal arcuate hook shaped and dimensioned to intimately engage and nest into part of the circumferential groove in front of the cartridge rim. The hook remains engaged during blowback extraction of the casing from the chamber, and prior to ejection of the case from the firearm. The hook is formed onto the distal end of a rocking member secured to the bolt by a medial pivot. A compression spring bears against the opposite, proximal end of the rocking member thereby biasing the hook inwardly toward the counterbore seat on the distal end of the bolt into which the base of the case rests during extraction. A direct gas impingement system overcomes the biasing force of the spring to cause the case to be ejected.

Abstract: A biased pivoting spent ammunition cartridge case extractor and retainer mechanism for blowback bolt firearms. The mechanism includes a distal arcuate hook shaped and dimensioned to intimately engage and nest into part of the circumferential groove in front of the cartridge rim. The hook remains engaged during blowback extraction of the casing from the chamber, and prior to ejection of the case from the firearm. The hook is formed onto the distal end of a rocking member secured to the bolt by a medial pivot. A compression spring bears against the opposite, proximal end of the rocking member thereby biasing the hook inwardly toward the counterbore seat on the distal end of the bolt into which the base of the case rests during extraction. A direct gas impingement system overcomes the biasing force of the spring to cause the case to be ejected.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for populating and operating a storage enclosure carrier with multiple hot swappable storage devices. In some embodiments, a carrier housing having length, width and thickness dimensions is adapted to accommodate at least one hard disc drive (HDD) having a selected HDD form factor and configured for engagement in a storage enclosure housing. A plurality of solid state drives (SSDs) each conforming to a selected SSD form factor are supported within the length, width and thickness dimensions of the carrier housing. Each of the SSDs is individually retractable from a front facing portion of the carrier housing without removal of the carrier housing from the storage enclosure housing.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a non-volatile fault indication in a multi-device storage enclosure. In some embodiments, a storage enclosure includes a plurality of storage devices housed within a storage enclosure housing. A non-volatile display element is arranged to provide a persistent display of fault information relating to a component of the storage enclosure after power is removed from the display element.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for populating and operating a storage enclosure carrier with multiple hot swappable storage devices. In some embodiments, a carrier housing having length, width and thickness dimensions is adapted to accommodate at least one hard disc drive (HDD) having a selected HDD form factor and configured for engagement in a storage enclosure housing. A plurality of solid state drives (SSDs) each conforming to a selected SSD form factor are supported within the length, width and thickness dimensions of the carrier housing. Each of the SSDs is individually retractable from a front facing portion of the carrier housing without removal of the carrier housing from the storage enclosure housing.

Abstract: Storage systems, carriers, enclosures and support PCBs connecting to a first storage device of a first form factor such as a hard disc drive (HDD), a dongle within a storage carrier coupled to the first storage device, and a second storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD) coupled to the dongle having a second form factor different than or smaller than the first form factor.

Abstract: The invention provides a data storage system and a method of cooling storage media within a data storage system. The data storage system comprises an enclosure; plural drawer structures each containing plural storage media such as disk drives, wherein the storage media are arranged such that air can pass vertically within the system through and between at least 2 of the plural drawers thereby to cool the disk drives in the system by a vertical flow of air within the system; and air flow generating means to generate a vertical flow of air through the drawers.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a non-volatile fault indication in a multi-device storage enclosure. In some embodiments, a storage enclosure includes a plurality of storage devices housed within a storage enclosure housing. A non-volatile display element is arranged to provide a persistent display of fault information relating to a component of the storage enclosure after power is removed from the display element.

Abstract: Storage systems, carriers, enclosures and support PCBs connecting to a first storage device of a first form factor such as a hard disc drive (HDD), a dongle within a storage carrier coupled to the first storage device, and a second storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD) coupled to the dongle having a second form factor different than or smaller than the first form factor.

Abstract: The invention provides a data storage system, comprising: one or more data storage media; a midplane to which the one or more data storage media are, in use, connected; at least one input/output module for providing control of data transfer between the or each of the data storage media and one or more hosts to which, in use, the data storage system is connected; and a back-up power supply to provide power to the input/output modules in the event of a failure of regular power sources therefor, the back-up power supply being provided separately from the at least one input/output module.

Abstract: The invention provides a data storage system for connection to a primary power source, the data storage system comprising: one or more data storage media; one or more interfaces, each interface able to connect to at least one of the data storage media so as to couple power from the primary power source to the at least one of the data storage media; one or more energy modules, each energy module being able to connect to an interface for providing back-up power to the one or more of the data storage media in the event of a failure of the primary power source.