Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid deflection devices and methods for deflecting fluid from a fluid distributor outlet. The fluid deflection device includes a body forming an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, a first opening formed in the first end of the enclosure, a second opening formed in the second end of the enclosure, and the first opening configured to be placed around a fluid distributor outlet. The method for deflecting a fluid includes the steps of: placing a fluid deflecting device around a fluid distributor outlet; and latching the fluid deflecting device to the outlet of the fluid distribution system.

Abstract: A mapping and flow monitoring system allowing real time flow monitoring in a plumbing network. The mapping and flow monitoring system is comprised of (i) a network of at least two pressure sensors and, to analyze and understand the plumbing network with greater resolution and accuracy, additional pressure sensors and/or networked sensors for other water parameters including but not limited to flow rate, temperature, vibration and water quality, (ii) data acquisition and management hardware and software, (iii) data analyses (both edge/distributed computing and centralized computing), and (iv) plumbing network interpretation and diagnostics. Uses of the mapping and flow monitoring system include but are not limited to mapping extant plumbing networks, usage monitoring, development of a knowledge base for improved selection of plumbing network components, automated controls operation, anomaly detection, and identifying unique plumbing network characteristics.

Abstract: A secure digital network environment is provided by integrating OTP keys as part of quantum-safe data systems solutions (QPN Solutions), including the use of one-time-pad (OTP) keys to encrypt data, support multi-factor authentication and secure all communications between devices in the secure digital network environment. The OTP keys are “pre-loaded” to endpoint (EP) devices to render them quantum-safe (QS) when connected into the secure digital network environment, or are otherwise provided through removable media to be loaded into user supplied appliances, devices and accessories to render them QS when connected into the secure digital network environment. The application of QPN Solutions refers to the application of QPN enabled technologies to provide a secure digital network environment includes risk assessment and management solutions for establishing and managing cyber security insurable risks and policies.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid deflection devices and methods for deflecting fluid from a fluid distributor outlet. The fluid deflection device includes a body forming an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, a first opening formed in the first end of the enclosure, a second opening formed in the second end of the enclosure, and the first opening configured to be placed around a fluid distributor outlet. The method for deflecting a fluid includes the steps of: placing a fluid deflecting device around a fluid distributor outlet; and latching the fluid deflecting device to the outlet of the fluid distribution system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid deflection devices and methods for deflecting fluid from a fluid distributor outlet. The fluid deflection device includes a body forming an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, a first opening formed in the first end of the enclosure, a second opening formed in the second end of the enclosure, and the first opening configured to be placed around a fluid distributor outlet. The method for deflecting a fluid includes the steps of: placing a fluid deflecting device around a fluid distributor outlet; and latching the fluid deflecting device to the outlet of the fluid distribution system.

Abstract: Circular saw blade guide pads, circular saw guide assemblies including the guide pads, circular saws including the guide assemblies, methods of manufacturing the guide pads, and methods of utilizing the circular saws. The guide pads include a pad body that includes a pad material. The pad material includes a first plurality of small graphite particles, a second plurality of large graphite particles, and at least one additional component that includes a cured resin material. The guide assemblies include a guide arm and a guide pad operatively attached to the guide arm. The circular saws include at least one circular saw blade that defines a first blade side and an opposed second blade side, a first guide assembly positioned on the first blade side, and a second guide assembly positioned on the second blade side. The methods include methods of operating the circular saws and/or manufacturing the guide pads.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for data processing, e.g., a display processing unit (DPU). The apparatus may receive data including a plurality of data bits, the data being associated with at least one data source. The apparatus may also determine whether at least a portion of the data corresponds to priority data, the priority data being within a region of interest (ROI). The apparatus may also detect an adjustment amount of the received data when at least a portion of the data corresponds to priority data, the data being displayed or stored based on the detected adjustment amount.

Abstract: A distillation probe includes a conduit having a central axis. In addition, the distillation probe includes a baffle assembly disposed in the conduit. The baffle assembly includes a plurality of axially-spaced baffles positioned one-above-the-other in a stack within the conduit. Each baffle has a central axis and a radially outer surface. Each baffle includes a first recess disposed along the radially outer surface of the baffle and extending axially through the baffle. Further, each baffle includes a plurality of cooling conduits mounted to the conduit and positioned radially adjacent the conduit. The cooling conduits are configured to cool the conduit and the baffles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for data processing, e.g., a display processing unit (DPU). The apparatus may receive data including a plurality of data bits, the data being associated with at least one data source. The apparatus may also determine whether at least a portion of the data corresponds to priority data, the priority data being within a region of interest (ROI). The apparatus may also detect an adjustment amount of the received data when at least a portion of the data corresponds to priority data, the data being displayed or stored based on the detected adjustment amount.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for display processing. The apparatus can calculate a bandwidth compression ratio (CR) for each of a plurality of tile rows in one or more layers in a frame, each of the one or more layers being associated with one or more regions in the frame. The apparatus can also determine a bandwidth CR for each of the one or more regions associated with each of the one or more layers based on the calculated bandwidth CR for the plurality of tile rows in the one or more layers. Additionally, the apparatus can determine a total bandwidth for the frame based on the determined bandwidth CR for each of the one or more regions associated with the one or more layers. The apparatus can also calculate a total bandwidth for each of the one or more regions.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to an electrochemical vinyl chloride sensor configured to detect a volume of vinyl chloride present within the volume of ambient gas. The electrochemical vinyl chloride sensor comprises a housing comprising an opening configured to receive a volume of ambient gas and an interior reservoir fluidly connected to the opening; and a plurality of electrodes fixedly disposed within the interior reservoir of the housing. The plurality of electrodes comprises a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode, at least one of which comprises a catalytic material having an amorphous structure. A bias voltage of at least approximately less than 300 mV (e.g., 200 mV) applied between the sensing electrode and the reference electrode. The plurality of electrodes comprises a three-electrode stack configured such that the counter electrode is disposed between the sensing electrode and the reference electrode.

Abstract: An offset-alignment pivotable high-pressure coupler fitting for use to demountably and sealingly engage two misaligned high-pressure fluid lines. The coupler fitting comprises: (i) a female part having a bore therethrough with one end configured for sealing demountable engagement with an end of a first high-pressure fluid line and the other end having a symmetrical spherical recess, (ii) a male part having a bore therethrough with one end configured for sealing demountable engagement with an end of a second high-pressure fluid line and the other end having a symmetrical spherical protrusion that matches and is slidingly communicable with the spherical recess in the female part, and (iii) demountable engagement means configured for demountable and sealing engagement of the symmetrical spherical recess of the female part and the symmetrical spherical protrusion of the male part.

Abstract: Circular saw blade guide pads, circular saw guide assemblies including the guide pads, circular saws including the guide assemblies, methods of manufacturing the guide pads, and methods of utilizing the circular saws. The guide pads include a pad body that includes a pad material. The pad material includes a first plurality of small graphite particles, a second plurality of large graphite particles, and at least one additional component that includes a cured resin material. The guide assemblies include a guide arm and a guide pad operatively attached to the guide arm. The circular saws include at least one circular saw blade that defines a first blade side and an opposed second blade side, a first guide assembly positioned on the first blade side, and a second guide assembly positioned on the second blade side. The methods include methods of operating the circular saws and/or manufacturing the guide pads.

Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting interposed a piece of industrial equipment and its mounting base. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is engageable with the base of the industrial equipment, and a lower second part that is engageable with a mount for the industrial equipment. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The two-part pivotable block component is suitable for use with industrial equipment exemplified by electrical motors, hydraulic-driven motors, pressure-driven motors, and pumps. The two-part pivotable block component is also suitable for aligning arbors cooperating with industrial equipment.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for reducing power consumption of a display device. According to these techniques, a display device is configured to determine whether an image to be displayed by the display device has become static. In response to identifying such a static image, the display device may operate in a static image mode. According to the static image mode, the display device may read a current frame of image data, modify the current frame of image data to generate a modified frame of image data with a reduced size, and store the modified image data in memory. The display device may read the modified image data from memory to present the static image, which may reduce power consumption of the display device.

Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting interposed a piece of industrial equipment and its mounting base. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is engageable with the base of the industrial equipment, and a lower second part that is engageable with a mount for the industrial equipment. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The two-part pivotable block component is suitable for use with industrial equipment exemplified by electrical motors, hydraulic-driven motors, pressure-driven motors, and pumps. The two-part pivotable block component is also suitable for aligning arbors cooperating with industrial equipment.

Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting onto a sawguide post of a sawguide assembly for a circular gang saw. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is integrally engagible with the sawguide post and a lower second part having an orifice for receiving therethrough the sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The first part of the pivotable block component may be integrally incorporated into a sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component may have one or more channels for flowing a coolant therethrough.

Abstract: Generally, aspects of this disclosure are directed to copy protection techniques. Areas in memory may be secured to establish a secure memory area in the memory that is not accessible by unauthorized clients. A request to decode video content stored in the secure memory area may be received. If the video content to be decoded is stored in the secure memory area, a first MMU associated with the hardware decoder may enforce a rule that the video content is to be decoded into one or more output buffers in the secure memory area. A request to display the decoded video content stored in the secure memory area may be received. If the decoded video content is stored in the secure memory area, a second MMU associated with a hardware display processor may enforce a rule that a secure link be established between the hardware display processor and an output device.

Abstract: A two-part pivotable block component for mounting onto a sawguide post of a sawguide assembly for a circular gang saw. The two-part pivotable block component comprises an upper first part that is integrally engagible with the sawguide post and a lower second part having an orifice for receiving therethrough the sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component has an inclined surface in a first plane for pivotably engaging an inclined surface provided therefore on the second part of the pivotable block component. The inclined surface of the second part of the pivotable block component is in a second plane. The first part of the pivotable block component may be integrally incorporated into a sawguide post. The first part of the pivotable block component may have one or more channels for flowing a coolant therethrough.

Abstract: Generally, aspects of this disclosure are directed to copy protection techniques. Areas in memory may be secured to establish a secure memory area in the memory that is not accessible by unauthorized clients. A request to decode video content stored in the secure memory area may be received. If the video content to be decoded is stored in the secure memory area, a first MMU associated with the hardware decoder may enforce a rule that the video content is to be decoded into one or more output buffers in the secure memory area. A request to display the decoded video content stored in the secure memory area may be received. If the decoded video content is stored in the secure memory area, a second MMU associated with a hardware display processor may enforce a rule that a secure link be established between the hardware display processor and an output device.