Abstract: A specialized network (“merchant”) node to facilitate fast distribution of blockchain transactions over a network of interconnected nodes, as subset of which are merchant nodes interconnected by an overlay network. The merchant node includes a memory storing an assigned portion of a distributed mempool structured as a distributed hash table, the distributed mempool containing pending transactions awaiting confirmation. The merchant node operates by receiving a transaction, including a transaction identifier; hashing the new transaction identifier to obtain a key; determining, using the key, whether the transaction is stored in the distributed mempool or not and, if not, then storing the transaction in the distributed mempool as a pending transaction; and sending the transaction to a set of nodes other than merchant nodes using peer-to-peer connections. The invention may be used in conjunction with the Bitcoin blockchain or an alternative.

Abstract: Methods and devices for two nodes to authenticate each other as credentialed by a group of autonomous specialized nodes, without involving the group or involving a centralized certificate manager or authenticator. The method may involve a first node and a second node using bilinear pairing operations involving their respective identifiers and secret points to derive the same session key. Provided the secret points and identifiers were obtained from the group using the group private key, the bilinear pairing operation leads to generation of the same session key at each of the two nodes, thereby authenticating their respective credentials and enabling trusted communications between the two nodes.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system is described which uses blockchain technology as a storage system for data acquired from a digital twin. The blockchain can be used to generate an immutable transaction history of data produced by the digital twin. In the case of an error, failure, incident, or accident, parties of interest can then access and analyse an immutable set of data. The blockchain network can also execute a digital smart contract based on the data received from a digital twin. The invention may be used in conjunction with the Bitcoin blockchain or another blockchain protocol.

Abstract: Provided herein are rehydratable powdered formulations of nanocarriers that can be used to encompass hydrophobic or hydrophilic cargo. The formulations can be used for medicinal, agricultural, and research applications. Methods of making the formulations are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating spasticity can include a splint configured to receive a patient wrist and hand including a wrist portion of the splint including a moveable closure configured to secure a wrist of the patient to the splint. A hand portion of the splint can be rigidly coupled to the wrist portion, wherein the hand portion can include a hand portion that is shaped to receive a palm of the patient's hand and an inflatable bladder can be coupled to the hand portion, wherein the inflatable bladder can be configured to expand against fingers of the patient's hand during inflation.

Abstract: A baffle is provided that is usable in an information handling system. The information handling system may have a first compartment at a first elevated pressure that is higher than an ambient pressure and a second compartment at a second elevated pressure that is higher than the ambient pressure. Further, a region adjacent to the first and second compartments and in fluid communication therewith may be operable to receive a removable baffle therein. When the baffle is inserted into the region, it may be operable to maintain the region at a third elevated pressure that is higher than the ambient pressure. However, when not inserted into the region, the baffle may be foldable into a substantially flat shape.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a peripheral interface and a frame that is operable to receive an Open Compute Project (OCP) module. The frame includes a peripheral slot that provides an electrical communication between the OCP module and the peripheral interface when the OCP module is disposed at a first position. A lock controls the ejection of the OCP module from the first position to a second position, and disengages from the OCP module at the second position.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a peripheral interface and a frame that is operable to receive an Open Compute Project (OCP) module. The frame includes a peripheral slot that provides an electrical communication between the OCP module and the peripheral interface when the OCP module is disposed at a first position. A lock controls the ejection of the OCP module from the first position to a second position, and disengages from the OCP module at the second position.

Abstract: A baffle is provided that is usable in an information handling system. The information handling system may have a first compartment at a first elevated pressure that is higher than an ambient pressure and a second compartment at a second elevated pressure that is higher than the ambient pressure. Further, a region adjacent to the first and second compartments and in fluid communication therewith may be operable to receive a removable baffle therein. When the baffle is inserted into the region, it may be operable to maintain the region at a third elevated pressure that is higher than the ambient pressure. However, when not inserted into the region, the baffle may be foldable into a substantially flat shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders. In particular, the invention provides methods for treatment of proliferative disorders by administering a MEK inhibitor in combination with a selective inhibitor of Aurora A kinase.

Abstract: An Evacu Zip and Carry Strap with Clamp device has a body generally rectangular in shape with a chest merging to a neck that widens to a shoulder. From the shoulder, a cover and a spaced below lower jaw extend opposite the neck. Beneath the cover, an upper jaw pivots upon a pin to mutually engage teeth with teeth upon the lower jaw. A knob joined to a shaft advances a rod to move the upper jaw from an open position to a closed position. In the closed position, the device grips a pillowtop or other material for rapid conversion of it into a stretcher for evacuation. The knob to turns towards counterclockwise for closing the upper jaw to the lower jaw. The invention also includes a strap extending from the chest. An alternate embodiment includes lighting directed towards the two jaws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders. In particular, the invention provides methods for treatment of proliferative disorders by administering a MEK inhibitor in combination with a selective inhibitor of Aurora A kinase.

Abstract: Methods for treating a disease state for which HGF/cMET possesses activity that contributes to the pathology and/or symptomology of the disease state, as well as kits and articles of manufacture for use in practicing these methods.

Abstract: An exercise machine provides a total body workout by exercising the legs, back, shoulders, obliques and abdominal muscles. The machine's backrest rolls is in phase with the movement of the legs, allowing the body to sit in a position that is comfortable and secure. The spinal column is continually supported during the workout. Pedal movement powers the machine's electronics and maintains the battery's charge.

Abstract: An exercise machine provides a total body workout by exercising the legs, back, shoulders, obliques and abdominal muscles. The machine's backrest rolls is in phase with the movement of the legs, allowing the body to sit in a position that is comfortable and secure. The spinal column is continually supported during the workout. Pedal movement powers the machine's electronics and maintains the battery's charge.

Abstract: Performing modulation spectroscopy by directing a probe beam and a pump beam at a strained semiconductor sample, modulating the pump beam, and reflecting the probe beam into a detector. The detector produces a direct current signal proportional to reflectance R of the probe beam and an alternating current signal proportional to the modulation of the reflectance ?R of the probe beam. Both R and ?R are measured at a multiplicity of probe beam photon energies, to provide a spectrum having at least one line shape. The spectrum is analyzed to measure energy differences between interband electronic transitions of the sample, and the strain of the sample is determined from the energy differences.

Abstract: An optical modulation spectroscopy system comprises a probe beam source and components for directing the probe beam at a sample. It also may comprise a modulated pump beam source and components for directing a modulated pump beam at the sample. A dispersive system may disperse the reflected probe beam into constituent wavelengths to provide dispersed beams. A detector array may detect multiple dispersed reflected probe beams and processes a signal corresponding to each. Thus, measurement may be multiplexed for very fast performance.

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus and method a method for performing modulation spectroscopy measurement of a sample comprising: delivering an incident probe beam to a sample at a known spot; modulating reflectance of the probe beam with a pump beam which periodically forms a pump beam spot on the sample coincident with the probe beam spot; and monitoring a reflected probe beam with a detector: wherein the incident probe and pump beams are collinear; and wherein the incident beams are directed to be collinear by reflecting a beam from a facet of an optical waveguide transmitting the other beam.