Abstract: Systems and method for automated determination of granular object storage service metrics are provided. In one example, metadata regarding a subset of objects stored in one or more shared containers of an object storage service is retrieved. One or more meta properties (e.g., a storage tier with which the object is associated, a size of the object, an object type, a file type, user-defined tags, and a full path of the object, including, for example, information indicative of the application and the tenant) may be obtained for each object of the subset of objects. The subset of objects satisfy a set of one or more criteria involving the metadata and/or the meta properties. A total storage cost and/or a total size of the subset of objects is determined by aggregating a storage cost and/or a size of each object of the subset of objects.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating the specificity and activity of immune effector cells for use in immunotherapy. In one embodiment, the invention provides a type of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) wherein the CAR is termed a “NKR-CAR” which is a CAR design comprising a component of a receptor naturally found on natural killer (NK) cells. In one embodiment, the NK receptor includes but is not limited to a naturally occurring activating and inhibitory receptor of NK cells known as a killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR).

Abstract: A device for aseptic delivery of biological material from a vial includes a tubular barrel, a filter assembly, and a dispersion assembly. The dispersion assembly is at least partially disposed within the tubular barrel. The dispersion assembly includes a dispersion element, a piston, and a one-way valve. The dispersion element is in fluid communication with the vial to disperse the biological material from the vial. The piston is disposed at the distal end of the dispersion assembly and is in sealing contact with the tubular barrel. The one-way valve forms a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the dispersion element and the tubular barrel. The one-way valve is configured to allow a flow of the dispersed biological material from the dispersion element, through the fluid passageway, and into the tubular barrel, and to prevent a flow of the dispersed biological material from the tubular barrel into the dispersion assembly.

Abstract: Thermal energy management kits are described herein. A thermal energy management kit described herein includes one or more thermal storage cells. Individual thermal storage cells have a container. The container may be formed from a thermally conductive material and has an interior volume. The thermal storage cell further includes a phase change material disposed within the interior volume of the container. Thermal energy management kits described herein may optionally further include one or more mounting structures.

Abstract: A socket can be used for testing an integrated circuit package having a plurality of rows of leads. The socket includes a base that is aligned with a circuit board having a plurality of contact pads. A plurality of rows of contact fingers are electrically coupled to the plurality of contact pads, each of the plurality of rows of contact fingers for engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of rows of leads in response to a retention force applied to the integrated circuit package. Each of the contact finger has a cantilevered end that is supported by a supporting force generated by an elastic contact in response to the retention force.

Abstract: A socket can be used for testing an integrated circuit package having a plurality of rows of leads. The socket includes a base that is aligned with a circuit board having a plurality of contact pads. A plurality of rows of contact fingers are electrically coupled to the plurality of contact pads, each of the plurality of rows of contact fingers for engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of rows of leads in response to a retention force applied to the integrated circuit package. Each of the contact finger has a cantilevered end that is supported by a supporting force generated by an elastic contact in response to the retention force.

Abstract: Novel soccer training devices are disclosed herein, the device comprising a tether secured to a stationary member (e.g. stake) and a bail enclosure for carrying a soccer ball.

Abstract: A portable draft measurement device for measuring the draft of a vessel including a tube having an upper end, a lower end, and an interior volume between the upper and lower ends. The device includes a valve fixed to the lower end of the tube, and a resiliently biased valve actuator coupled with the valve and accessible through the upper end of the tube for selectively opening and closing the valve. Selectively opening the valve with the lower end of the tube immersed in the water in which the vessel floats, produces a level of water within the interior volume of the tube indicative of a water-line on the vessel. Selectively closing the valve retains the level of water within the interior volume, whereby the device can be removed from the water and transported to a location where the level of fluid can be measured as against a measuring tape observed through the tube.

Abstract: A method of conducting an intercom communication between two cordless telephone handsets is disclosed wherein a handset requests that the base unit designate the handset with temporary master status upon initiation of an intercom communication. The responsibility of providing master system timing is transferred from the base unit to the handset for the duration of the intercom call. Upon conclusion of the intercom call the responsibility of providing master system timing is returned to the base unit.