Abstract: A table attachable to the tailgate of a vehicle extends from the tailgate. The table is foldable between a stowed and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration the table can be folded against the vehicle tailgate or extend transverse to the tailgate and securable to the vehicle. In the deployed configuration the table when extended in the plane of the tailgate forms a surface.

Abstract: A processor/endpoint communication coupling configuration system includes a plurality of processing subsystems coupled to a multi-endpoint adapter device by a plurality of communication couplings included on at least one hardware subsystem. A communication coupling configuration engine identifies each at least one hardware subsystem, determines at least one communication coupling configuration capability of the plurality of communication couplings, and determines at least one first multi-endpoint adapter device capability of the multi-endpoint adapter device.

Abstract: In many embodiments, a method can comprise receiving an online order for an item from a user and receiving an estimate of a network stockout cost of a network associated with the item, the network comprising at least a first fulfillment center and a second fulfillment center. In some embodiments, the method further can comprise updating a first local stockout cost and updating a second local stockout. In various embodiments, the method further can comprise executing a first stocking plan for the item at the first fulfillment center based at least in part on the updated first local stockout cost, executing a second stocking plan for the item at the second fulfillment center based at least in part on the updated second local stockout cost, and selecting the first fulfillment center to deliver the item pursuant to the online order from the user based at least in part on the first stocking plan. Other embodiments of related methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, processes, and/or methods may utilize a trace unit that stores trace data via a trace buffer in a memory medium and may utilize a network interface that provides the trace data from the trace buffer to a network. In one example, the network interface may provide the trace data from the trace buffer to the network in response to a trigger. In one instance, the trigger may include a modification of a pointer to an address of the trace buffer. In another instance, the trigger may include an expiration of a timer. In another example, the trace unit may filter the trace data. In one or more embodiments, storing the traced data and providing the trace data to the network may be performed without involving a main processor of an information handling system that includes the trace unit.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, processes, and/or methods may utilize a trace unit that stores trace data via a trace buffer in a memory medium and may utilize a network interface that provides the trace data from the trace buffer to a network. In one example, the network interface may provide the trace data from the trace buffer to the network in response to a trigger. In one instance, the trigger may include a modification of a pointer to an address of the trace buffer. In another instance, the trigger may include an expiration of a timer. In another example, the trace unit may filter the trace data. In one or more embodiments, storing the traced data and providing the trace data to the network may be performed without involving a main processor of an information handling system that includes the trace unit.

Abstract: In many embodiments, a method can comprise receiving an online order for an item from a user and receiving an estimate of a network stockout cost of a network associated with the item, the network comprising at least a first fulfillment center and a second fulfillment center. In some embodiments, the method further can comprise updating a first local stockout cost and updating a second local stockout. In various embodiments, the method further can comprise executing a first stocking plan for the item at the first fulfillment center based at least in part on the updated first local stockout cost, executing a second stocking plan for the item at the second fulfillment center based at least in part on the updated second local stockout cost, and selecting the first fulfillment center to deliver the item pursuant to the online order from the user based at least in part on the first stocking plan. Other embodiments of related methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A turbine engine assembly including a rotating detonation combustor configured to combust a fuel-air mixture formed at least partially from a primary fuel including methane. The assembly also includes a fuel reformer configured to produce a secondary fuel, wherein the fuel reformer is further configured to channel a flow of secondary fuel towards the rotating detonation combustor such that the fuel-air mixture further includes the secondary fuel.

Abstract: A seal includes a housing having a back plate and a front plate. A supporting bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the back plate, and bristles in the supporting bristle layer have a first diameter. A sealing bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the supporting bristle layer, and bristles in the sealing bristle layer have a second diameter. A shielding/protecting bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the sealing bristle layer, and bristles in the shielding/protecting bristle layer have a third diameter. The second diameter is smaller than both the first diameter and the third diameter.

Abstract: A submersible liquid-vapor generator (LVG) includes an evaporator portion in heat transfer communication with a heat energy source. The LVG also includes a magnetic field apparatus coupled in flow communication with the evaporator portion. The LVG further includes a condenser portion coupled in flow communication with the magnetic field apparatus. The LVG also includes a hybrid working fluid including nanoparticles. The evaporator portion, the magnetic field portion, and the condenser portion at least partially define a hybrid working vapor flow path. The LVG further includes an electrically non-conductive wick structure coupled in flow communication with the evaporator portion and the condenser portion. The wick structure at least partially defines a hybrid working liquid flow path extending between the condenser portion and the evaporator portion.

Abstract: In various aspects there are provided a system, method, and an apparatus for playing a betting game in conjunction with the play of a sporting event. The apparatus may include a system and/or a computer program product for playing a better game, such as roulette, which may be played in combination with watching a sporting event, such as cricket. Related methods, systems, apparatus, and/or articles are also described.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is provided. The clutch assembly includes a clutch housing. The clutch housing includes an inlet and an annular groove. The annular groove is in fluid communication with the inlet. The clutch assembly also includes a clutch piston adapted to reciprocate based on an application of a pressure field on the clutch piston. A piston cavity is defined by the clutch piston and the clutch housing. Also, the pressure field is applied on the clutch piston by forming a constant circumferential flow path in the piston cavity.

Abstract: A brush seal is provided having a brush housing having a back plate and a front plate, a first layer of bristles disposed adjacent to the back plate, where at least one of the first layer of bristles has a first diameter. A second layer of bristles are disposed adjacent to the first layer of bristles, and at least one of the second layer of bristles has a second diameter. A third layer of bristles are disposed adjacent to the second layer of bristles, and at least one of the third layer of bristles has a third diameter. The first diameter and the third diameter are larger than the second diameter.

Abstract: A turbine engine assembly is provided. The turbine engine assembly includes a stator assembly and a rotor assembly having a rotor disk coupled to a plurality of rotor blades, the plurality of rotor blades extending radially outward from the rotor disk. The assembly also includes a casing that at least partially circumscribes the plurality of rotor blades. The assembly also includes a dynamic sealing device coupled to the stator assembly. The at least one dynamic sealing device is configured to insert a seal between the casing and the plurality of rotor blades to facilitate reducing a clearance gap defined between the plurality of rotor blades and the casing while the rotor assembly is operating.

Abstract: A seal includes a housing having a back plate and a front plate. A supporting bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the back plate, and bristles in the supporting bristle layer have a first diameter. A sealing bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the supporting bristle layer, and bristles in the sealing bristle layer have a second diameter. A shielding/protecting bristle layer is disposed adjacent to the sealing bristle layer, and bristles in the shielding/protecting bristle layer have a third diameter. The second diameter is smaller than both the first diameter and the third diameter.

Abstract: A system for easy organizing and storing of food items within a refrigerator or cooling unit comprising one or more stackable modular assemblies each having a housing unit and one or more slidably insertable drawers having flexible substantially transparent or translucent drawer covers and are configured for containing a variety of rearrangeable and removeable food storage trays. Each housing is vented to increase air circulation at drawer bottom, sides and back. Each drawer is easily removeable from the housing and may be used as a serving tray. Each drawer cover may be positioned on the peripheral support edge of the drawer to seal the drawer as well as the open trays positioned therein without inhibiting movement of the drawer within the housing. A user can easily identify food within the drawer, partially slide the drawer from the container, and lift the drawer cover to access food items quickly.

Abstract: A submersible liquid-vapor generator (LVG) includes an evaporator portion in heat transfer communication with a heat energy source. The LVG also includes a magnetic field apparatus coupled in flow communication with the evaporator portion. The LVG further includes a condenser portion coupled in flow communication with the magnetic field apparatus. The LVG also includes a hybrid working fluid including nanoparticles. The evaporator portion, the magnetic field portion, and the condenser portion at least partially define a hybrid working vapor flow path. The LVG further includes an electrically non-conductive wick structure coupled in flow communication with the evaporator portion and the condenser portion. The wick structure at least partially defines a hybrid working liquid flow path extending between the condenser portion and the evaporator portion.

Abstract: A system for easy organizing and storing of food items within a refrigerator or cooling unit comprising one or more stackable modular assemblies each having a housing unit and one or more slidably insertable drawers having flexible substantially transparent or translucent drawer covers and are configured for containing a variety of rearrangeable and removeable food storage trays. Each housing is vented to increase air circulation at drawer bottom, sides and back. Each drawer is easily removeable from the housing and may be used as a serving tray. Each drawer cover is may be positioned on the peripheral support edge of the drawer to seal the drawer as well as the open trays positioned therein without inhibiting movement of the drawer within the housing. A user can easily identify food within the drawer, partially slide the drawer from the container, and lift the drawer cover to access food items quickly.

Abstract: A method for computing a demand probability for one or more products. The method can include establishing one or more similarities between one or more regional segments and combining the one or more regional segments into one or more clusters based on the one or more similarities. The method can also include executing one or more computer instructions on one or more processors for determining a demand probability distribution across the one or more clusters for the one or more products based on historical data and delivering the one or more products to the one or more clusters based on the demand probability distribution.

Abstract: Device for dispensing a plurality of unitary doses (2) of dry powder, includes at least one support comprising conduits each defining a flow path for an airstream carrying one of the unitary dose (2), the support having first (26) and second (27) members secured to one another so that a first conduit portion (29) of the first member faces a second conduit portions (43) of the second member to define one of the conduits, and a first separation portion (30) of the first member faces a second separation portions (45) of the second member, the support comprising a plurality of barrier-forming elements (31, 46) each arranged between corresponding first (30) and second (45) separation portions to prevent dry powder from passing from one of the conduits to one of the adjacent conduits.

Abstract: The invention is a piezoelectric self-cleaning apparatus, such as a chemical injection pump. The chemical injection pump is self-cleaning by employing either as an integral part or as an added part, a piezoelectric component that implosively cleans the pump head. This invention involves a liquid delivery system made of a liquid processing path and a piezoelectric actuator connected to or integral with said liquid processing path to enhance removal of unwanted solids from the liquid processing path or to maintain a blend, mix and/or integrity of a liquid chemical, wherein the liquid chemical does not precipitate particles, crystallize, separate or come out of solution.