Abstract: The disclosure relates to technology for an apparatus having a current conveyer comprising a first stage having a first differential input, and a second stage having a second differential input. The first and second stages are configured to operate in a push-pull mode to provide an output signal at a current conveyer output between the first stage and the second stage. The apparatus has a first frequency mixer configured to generate a first mixer signal based on an input signal and an oscillator signal having a first frequency. The first frequency mixer is configured to provide the first mixer signal to the first differential input. The apparatus has a second frequency mixer configured to generate a second mixer signal based on the input signal and a second oscillator signal having the first frequency. The second frequency mixer is configured to provide the second mixer signal to the second differential input.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automated fiber placement system that comprises a robot, an end effector, and a creel assembly that is coupled to the robot and movable with the robot. The creel assembly comprises a spool of a tow and a tow tensioner. The tow tensioner comprises an arm assembly that is pivotable toward and away from a tow direction between a forward position and a rearward position, inclusive, and configured to secure the tow from the spool as the tow unwinds from the spool and moves in the tow direction. The tow tensioner also comprises a biasing member that is coupled to the arm assembly and configured to bias the arm assembly into a neutral position between the forward position and the rearward position. The tow tensioner additionally comprises a potentiometer that is coupled to the arm assembly and configured to detect a position of the arm assembly.

Abstract: A method includes collecting operational data from a system, segregating the data into a first component comprising one or more service quality anomalies and a second component comprising one or more network-based events, correlating the first component and the second component to determine whether the one or more network-based events have an impact on service quality, and prioritizing a resolution of the network-based events that have an impact on service quality.

Abstract: There is provided a method for determining a quality of an abrasive surface preparation of a composite surface, prior to the composite surface undergoing a post-processing operation. The method includes fabricating levels of abrasive surface preparation standards for a reference composite surface; using a surface analysis tool in the form of an ohm meter, to create target values for quantifying the levels; and measuring, with the surface analysis tool, one or more abrasive surface preparation locations on the composite surface of a test composite structure, to measure one or more of, electrical resistance and surface resistivity, of the composite surface, to obtain test result measurement(s). The method further includes comparing the test result measurement(s) to the levels, to obtain test result level(s); determining if the test result level(s) meet the target value(s); and determining whether the composite surface is acceptable to proceed with the post-processing operation.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods of treating cancer by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine-A2A(A2A) receptor antagonist or a combination of an adenosine-A2A(A2A) receptor antagonist and a programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1) signaling pathway inhibitor. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions including an A2A receptor antagonist, a PD-1 signaling pathway inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Further provided are methods of detecting cellular effects, for example expression of pCREB, before, after or during adenosine receptor antagonist treatment.

Abstract: A honeycomb body (300) including a plurality of radially-extending walls (322) intersecting with a plurality of circumferentially-extending walls (324), the plurality of radially-extending walls (322) and the plurality of circumferentially-extending walls (324) form a plurality of circumferential zones (334A, 334B, 334C) of cells (308). The plurality of circumferential zones (334A, 334B, 334C) of cells (308) includes a first zone of cells (334A) including two or more first rings of cells (330) and having a first cell density, and a second zone of cells (334B) including two or more rings of cells (330) having varying cell densities across the two or more rings of cells. Other structures and extrusion dies are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods for treating cancer in subjects expressing elevated levels of adenosine A2A receptors, and optionally further expressing elevated levels of CD73 and/or PD-L1, by administering adenosine pathway inhibitors.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are compounds and methods for modulating Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tool kit including differently sized and shaped tongue-cleaning working tips. The working tips generally include a distal working blade for engagement with the surface of the tongue. In some embodiments, the distal working blades are planar and may include one or more bends between planar sections or portions. In other embodiments of the tongue-cleaning working tips, the working blades are curved. The tongue-cleaning working tips may optionally include a proximal mounting stem extending proximally from the distal working blade to allow for better access to certain regions of the tongue. Additionally, the distal working blades of the tongue-cleaning working tips may be tapered to further reach desired areas of the tongue.

Abstract: A method includes collecting operational data from a system, segregating the data into a first component comprising one or more service quality anomalies and a second component comprising one or more network-based events, correlating the first component and the second component to determine whether the one or more network-based events have an impact on service quality, and prioritizing a resolution of the network-based events that have an impact on service quality.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, humanized 1E9 antibodies capable of binding CD73. The humanized antibodies are useful for the treatment of cancer. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding humanized 1E9 antibodies and methods of inhibiting cell proliferation using the humanized antibodies provided herein.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an auxiliary monitor system is provided. The auxiliary monitor system includes a first auxiliary monitor configured to be coupled to a primary monitor, a second auxiliary monitor, and at least one fastener configured to removably couple the first auxiliary monitor to the second auxiliary monitor.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided herein for low loss coupling capacitor structures. The embodiments include a n-type varactor (NVAR) configuration and p-type varactor (PVAR) configuration. The structure in the NVAR configuration comprises a p-doped semiconductor substrate (Psub), a deep n-doped semiconductor well (DNW) in the Psub, and a p-doped semiconductor well (P well) in the DNW. The circuit structure further comprises a source terminal of a p-doped semiconductor material within P well, and a drain terminal of the p-doped semiconductor material within the P well. Additionally, the circuit structure comprises an insulated gate on the surface of the P well, a metal pattern comprising a plurality of layers of metal lines, and a plurality of vias through the metal lines. The vias are contacts connecting the metal lines to the gate, the source terminal, and the drain terminal.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, anti-CD73 antibodies and methods of using the same. The antibodies provided include amino acid substitution embodiments affecting the antibody glycosylation state. The antibodies provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the treatment of cancer and effective for inhibition of CD73 activity.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing honeycomb-structure-forming extrusion dies having a number of slots for use in producing extruded articles having complex honeycomb patterns and extrusion dies for use in the manufacture of extruded honeycomb bodies. The method includes inserting a die insert having a runner and a number of teeth into a slot of an extrusion die such that each of the teeth blocks at least a portion of the slot of the extrusion die. The method further includes separating the runner from the teeth so that the teeth remain within the slot of the extrusion die.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods of treating a cancer tumor in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, wherein the subject comprises an elevated level of CD8+ tumor infiltrating lymphocytes relative to a control, the subject comprises an elevated level of T-effector gene signature relative to a control, the subject comprises an increased cancer tumor T cell receptor diversity or blood T cell receptor diversity relative to a control, the cancer tumor comprises an elevated level of PD-L1 relative to a control, and/or the cancer tumor or the blood of the subject comprises an elevated level of CD73 relative to a control. Further provided are, inter alia, methods for determining whether a subject is likely to, is, or has responded to anti-cancer therapy comprising an A2A receptor antagonist.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of selectable gain stages connected in parallel between a first bias voltage and ground, wherein each selectable gain stage comprises an amplification portion and a current steering portion, and wherein the current steering portion comprises a first selectable signal path connected between an output of the amplification portion and a signal output terminal, and a second selectable signal path connected between the output of the amplification portion and ground through a shunt device.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods for treating cancer in subjects expressing elevated levels of adenosine A2A receptors, and optionally further expressing elevated levels of CD73 and/or PD-L1, by administering adenosine pathway inhibitors and PD-1 pathway inhibitors.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to machine cavities in die blanks having little to no taper. The apparatus includes an electrode tool (200) including intersecting walls coated with electrically insulating coating (258), an erosion face (204) comprising a cross section of the walls exposed through the electrically insulating coating, and a channel formed by the walls to supply electrolyte to the erosion face, the channels defined by interior surfaces of the walls and having an opening formed by edges of the erosion face. The method includes pulsed electrochemical machining a work piece with the electrode tool.