Abstract: This application is directed to systems and methods of creating sterilized powdered food product. Specific examples regarding breast milk are described whereby the milk is powderized and placed into a vat before it is passed along to a sterilization chamber in which it is fluidized and sterilized by UV-C light. Once powdered food product has been sufficiently sterilized, it can be loaded into syringes for distribution. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter are designed to maintain nutritional value of the powdered food at levels that were not previously possible, opening new opportunities for storing and distribution of, e.g., donor breast milk.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to a quantum processing apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises M solid-state qubits, where M>1, and control electronics, which are connected to the solid-state qubits. The control electronics comprise one or more qubit readout circuits, where each of the qubit readout circuits is connected to at least one of the solid-state qubits and comprises a downsampling analog-to-digital converter (hereafter DSADC). Each DSADC is configured to downsample analog signals obtained from the at least one of the solid-state qubits. Such a DSADC operates in the nth Nyquist zone of the spectrum of the analog signals obtained, so as to down-convert such analog signals from the nth Nyquist zone to the mth Nyquist zone of the spectrum, where n>m?1, prior to sampling the analog signals to convert them into digital signals, in operation. One or more embodiments of the invention are further directed to a related method of operating such a quantum processing apparatus.

Abstract: A pressure measuring device comprises a capacitive pressure measuring cell, a process connector including a retaining element, a housing mounted on the process connector, and a sealing element arranged between an inwardly projecting region of the retaining element and the pressure measuring cell. The retaining element is configured with a cap with a base area portion and an outer area portion bent over with respect thereto and fitted over an end face of the process connector. The retaining element is in a material-bonded and/or form-fit manner connected to the process connector exclusively in the bent-over outer area portion so that the base area portion assumes a resilient property.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moving system (100) for transposing workpieces that are provided for gear cutting on a workpiece spindle (200) and have a workpiece axis of rotation, from a first position (A), taken up while they are being fed, into a second position (C) that differs from the first position by at least a smaller distance between the workpiece axis of rotation and the workpiece spindle axis, having a first movement unit (36, 32, 34) which transposes a workpiece from the first position into a third position (B), different from the first and the second position, along a first movement path (AB), and a second movement unit (35) which transposes the workpiece from the third position into the second position along a second movement path (BC), wherein the moving system is also designed to transpose machined workpieces back out of the second position and to hold and move more than one workpiece at the same time, wherein, while it is being moved on the first and on the second movement path, the workpiece is

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of poly(polyisobutylenemethacrylate) as viscosity index improving component in lubricating oil compositions. The invention is further related to lubricating oil compositions comprising poly(polyisobutylenemethacrylate) with enhanced shear stability.

Abstract: Approaches describe a panel system (e.g., a closed-, open-, and/or solid-panel system) that can be assembled quickly and easily in the field without field modifications to the panel. The panels can be precision engineered, and include a building connection system for structural and/or utility connection between building elements. An interpanel connector can include a structural connector, a utility connector, or a combination connector that is both a structural and utility connector. A control component or another appropriate component can be used to automatically facilitate coupling of one or more building elements, and provide feedback on the assembly process.

Abstract: This application is directed to systems and methods of creating sterilized powdered food product. Specific examples regarding breast milk are described whereby the milk is powderized and placed into a vat before it is passed along to a sterilization chamber in which it is fluidized and sterilized by UV-C light. Once powdered food product has been sufficiently sterilized, it can be loaded into syringes for distribution. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter are designed to maintain nutritional value of the powdered food at levels that were not previously possible, opening new opportunities for storing and distribution of, e.g., donor breast milk.

Abstract: A quantum computer hardware apparatus may include a first stage, which is connected to one or more signal generators, and a second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage. Superconducting qubits are arranged in the second stage. The signal generators are configured, each, to generate radio frequency (RF) signals to drive the qubits, in operation. The apparatus may further include an intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises one or more coolable filters, the latter configured for thermalizing RF signals from the signal generators. Related methods for thermalizing radio frequency signals in a quantum computer hardware apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A processing machine for rod-shaped articles includes a base frame including a back plate extending upward from the base frame; and a plurality of function modules each adapted to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article. Each function module includes a mounting plate adapted to removably attach the function module to the back plate as a unit, and a dedicated drive motor supported on the mounting plate and adapted to move at least a portion of the function module. The plurality of function modules includes at least one of a rod infeed module, a hopper module, a drum module, a knife module, and a gluing module. A method of configuring a modular processing machine for rod-shaped articles is also described.

Abstract: A method of monitoring an Internet-of-Things (IoT) device. An objective is to provide can detection of device malfunction issues, help to prevent hacking attacks and increase the reliability of IoT devices and IoT networks will be solved by monitoring functional behavior of the device; verifying the functional behavior and comparing the functional behavior with defined configuration functional behavior limits of the device; initiating an action by a watchdog associated with the IoT device based on the comparison between the functional behavior and the defined configuration functional behavior limits of the device.

Abstract: Approaches describe a panel system (e.g., a closed-, open-, and/or solid-panel system) that can be assembled quickly and easily in the field without field modifications to the panel. The panels can be precision engineered, and include a building connection system for structural and/or utility connection between building elements. An interpanel connector can include a structural connector, a utility connector, or a combination connector that is both a structural and utility connector. A control component or another appropriate component can be used to automatically facilitate coupling of one or more building elements, and provide feedback on the assembly process.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator for rack-and-pinion steering includes a stator, rotor, and electronic system. The electronic system includes at least one first electronic sub-system and a second electronic subsystem, each operatively connected to the stator and the rotor. The at least one first electronic sub-system is arranged at least on a first circuit carrier plane and a second circuit carrier plane, and includes a first power output stage, a first control unit, and a first rotor position sensor arrangement. The second electronic sub-system is arranged at least on the first circuit carrier plane and a third circuit carrier plane, and includes a second power output stage, a second control unit, and a second rotor position sensor arrangement. The first, second and third circuit carrier planes are arranged perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the rotor, and are spaced apart from each other along the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various examples of systems, methods and devices for an oxygen reduction system with a universally compatible, adaptive front end that can be coupled with various different gas sources, wherein the oxygen reduction system determines its operations separate and independent from any signal lines from any upstream components or systems. In one example, the oxygen reduction system determines its functions, operations, and operational states from parameters that it measures from the input gas stream and other internal measurements. In this manner, installation of an oxygen reduction system is simplified, time-efficient and universal, and embodiments of the present disclosure provide for oxygen reduction systems that can be installed in a variety of different environments, applications, and with new or existing natural gas productions sites.

Abstract: Slicers for cutting food such as sausage, cheese or meat, for example, into slices. Such slicers, and processes related thereto, may simultaneously slice at least two stick-shaped pieces of food by a cutting blade. The feeding of the food that is sliced may be further improved thereby. An exemplary feed unit (9) for feeding food (10) to a cutting blade (7) includes at least one gripper carriage (20) including a gripper receiving beam (22) and at least one movable gripper (21). This gripper (21) may be operated by a stationary drive, and the mechanical work for seizing can be transferred to the grippers (21) via guides or further drive structure.

Abstract: A quantum computer hardware apparatus may include a first stage, which is connected to one or more signal generators, and a second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage. Superconducting qubits are arranged in the second stage. The signal generators are configured, each, to generate radio frequency (RF) signals to drive the qubits, in operation. The apparatus may further include an intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises one or more coolable filters, the latter configured for thermalizing RF signals from the signal generators. Related methods for thermalizing radio frequency signals in a quantum computer hardware apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Several types of non-agricultural lignocellulosic waste media are disclosed for the growth of mycological biopolymers. The growth medium is comprised of a substrate with a composition of appropriate Carbon, Nitrogen and mineral components including but not limited to lipids, proteins, and other inherent nutrition requisite for mycelial growth. Specific examples are (1) a lignocellulosic material, (2) a mineral based material, (3) a non-toxic, organic or inorganic, non-lignocellulosic material, (4) a synthetically sourced and produced material, (5) a whole tree (flourized), and (6) an agar media.

Abstract: Luxury gemstone-style glass wall including a LED background light module installed within a framing module and covered with a glass module. The wall frame module is installed into a construction frame wall. The LED module includes strips of programmable LED lights mounted on an aluminum rear panel with high-shine aluminum facing in a frame that attaches, in the wall frame module. The glass module includes a plethora of glass pebbles held together and attached to another clear sheet with a non-yellowing resin. The LED lights shine through the glass pebbles to create a variety of lighting effects that can be used to create visual interest, set the mood, or provide light therapy.

Abstract: A quantum computer hardware apparatus may include a first stage, which is connected to one or more signal generators, and a second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage. Superconducting qubits are arranged in the second stage. The signal generators are configured, each, to generate radio frequency (RF) signals to drive the qubits, in operation. The apparatus may further include an intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises one or more coolable filters, the latter configured for thermalizing RF signals from the signal generators. Related methods for thermalizing radio frequency signals in a quantum computer hardware apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A quantum computer hardware apparatus may include a first stage, which is connected to one or more signal generators, and a second stage adapted to be cooled down at a lower temperature than the first stage. Superconducting qubits are arranged in the second stage. The signal generators are configured, each, to generate radio frequency (RF) signals to drive the qubits, in operation. The apparatus may further include an intermediate stage between the first stage and the second stage, wherein the intermediate stage comprises one or more coolable filters, the latter configured for thermalizing RF signals from the signal generators. Related methods for thermalizing radio frequency signals in a quantum computer hardware apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing closure elements (3) for packaging containers (1), wherein the closure elements (3) are collected individually by a holding mechanism (25) in the region of a sterile chamber (12) and are placed onto an opening (4) of a filled packaging container (1) and connected to the latter, and wherein the closure elements (3), while being conveyed inside the sterile chamber (12), are treated by means of at least one sterilizing medium (6, 7, 52) during a sterilizing process.