Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include semiconductor dies and methods of forming such dies. In an embodiment, the semiconductor die comprises a semiconductor substrate, an active device layer in the semiconductor substrate, where the active device layer comprises one or more transistors, an interconnect layer over a first surface of the active device layer, a first bonding layer over a surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second bonding layer secured to the first bonding layer, and a heat spreader attached to the second bonding layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and materials for multiplexed utilization of collections of functional ligands, particularly to methods and materials for selecting for and/or utilizing particular desirable traits of functional ligands in a multiplexed manner, and more particularly to methods and materials for selecting for and/or utilizing particular structural changes of functional ligands in a multiplexed manner.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for storing data are provided. To store data, a data storage system may include multiple storage nodes and a support node. Copies of data may be stored in the storage nodes. When the data stored by the storage nodes appears to be inconsistent, metadata from the support node may be used to resolve the inconsistencies. The storage nodes and support node may be integrated into a single chassis. The chassis may be a form factor compliant chassis such as a rack unit compliant chassis for mounting to rack rails.

Abstract: An apparatus for cryostorage and manipulation of a plurality of container units includes a cryochamber having a cryo-access port. The cryochamber is electrically cooled at cryogenic temperatures. A unit holder is located inside the cryochamber and is configured to hold a plurality of container units. A user access area is provided for selectively permitting access to a chosen container unit by an authenticated user who has been authenticated by the apparatus. A motive grasper is provided for selectively removing the chosen container unit from the cryochamber through the cryo-access port, and selectively placing the chosen container unit into the user access area.

Abstract: An apparatus for cryostorage and manipulation of a plurality of container units includes a cryochamber having a cryo-access port. The cryochamber is electrically cooled at cryogenic temperatures. A unit holder is located inside the cryochamber and is configured to hold a plurality of container units. A user access area is provided for selectively permitting access to a chosen container unit by an authenticated user who has been authenticated by the apparatus. A motive grasper is provided for selectively removing the chosen container unit from the cryochamber through the cryo-access port, and selectively placing the chosen container unit into the user access area.

Abstract: A pen needle and a method of using the pen needle. The pen needle includes a housing, a needle carrier in the housing supporting a needle, a distal shroud positioned around the needle within the housing, a distal compression spring positioned around the needle between the needle carrier and the distal shroud, a proximal shroud positioned around the needle within the housing, and a proximal compression spring positioned around the needle between the needle and the proximal shroud. The proximal shroud is movable between a first position, in which it engages the distal shroud to hold it in engagement with the housing, and a second position in which the proximal shroud is disengaged from the distal shroud allowing the distal shroud to move in a distal direction to project from the housing and surround the end of the needle.

Abstract: An auto-injector for receiving and operating a syringe, the auto-injector comprising: a housing for receiving the syringe, the housing comprising a main body and a hinged door operable into an open position and a closed position, wherein the syringe is receivable within the housing when the hinged door is in the open position; at least one charging link connected between the main body and the hinged door, wherein the connection of the charging link to the main body and/or the connection of the charging link to the hinged door is a slidable connection configured to slide on opening and closing of the hinged door and configured to couple to the at least one drive spring for priming thereof on opening and/or closing of the hinged door, the at least one drive spring being configured on activation of the auto-injector to drive a plunger driver forward within the auto-injector to operate the syringe received within the auto-injector.

Abstract: An apparatus for cryostorage and manipulation of a plurality of container units includes a cryochamber having a cryo-access port. The cryochamber is electrically cooled at cryogenic temperatures. A unit holder is located inside the cryochamber and is configured to hold a plurality of container units. A user access area is provided for selectively permitting access to a chosen container unit by an authenticated user who has been authenticated by the apparatus. A motive grasper is provided for selectively removing the chosen container unit from the cryochamber through the cryo-access port, and selectively placing the chosen container unit into the user access area.

Abstract: An auto-injector for receiving a primed syringe includes: a plunger driver for coupling to a plunger head of the syringe when the syringe is fitted within the auto-injector, and configured to drive a plunger into a barrel of the syringe, wherein the plunger driver positioned on the auto-injector such that it is below the plunger head when the syringe is primed and fitted within the auto-injector.

Abstract: A system and computer application that audits data structures for changes. The auditing process includes comparing data in an actual state metadata storage area with a projected state metadata storage area. The results of the audit may be presented as a list of items that need to be reconciled with the actual state metadata storage area. Through a web management interface, a user may execute one or more of the list of items until the data structures in the actual state storage match the data structures in the projected state storage.

Abstract: A device for mixing bone cement material, the device comprising a mixing body having a chamber, and wherein the mixing body has an open end; a lid arranged to be fitted to the open end; means for mixing bone cement material in the chamber, the means for mixing comprising a rod extending through the lid and into the chamber, wherein the rod has a frangible portion; said lid comprising a cap moveable to a first position covering the frangible portion of the rod, and to a second position revealing the frangible portion.

Abstract: A device for mixing bone cement material, the device comprising a mixing body having a chamber, and wherein the mixing body has an open end; a lid arranged to be fitted to the open end; means for mixing bone cement material in the chamber, the means for mixing comprising a rod extending through the lid and into the chamber, wherein the rod has a frangible portion; said lid comprising a cap moveable to a first position covering the frangible portion of the rod, and to a second position revealing the frangible portion.

Abstract: Novel 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkanedioic acid derivatives and 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkoxyalkanoic acid derivatives are described for use in the treatment of disease states responsive to antagonism of the vasopressin V1a receptor.

Abstract: Novel 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl) alkanedioic acid derivativies and 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl) alkoxyalkanoic acid derivativies are described for use in the treatment of disease states responsive to antagonism of the vasopressin V1a receptor.

Abstract: Novel 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkanedioic acid derivatives and 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkoxyalkanoic acid derivatives are described for use in the treatment of disease states responsive to antagonism of the vasopressin V1a receptor.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a collimating mark within an optical sighting device includes a light source to generate a beam of light for the mark, imaging optics, and a beam splitter. The beam splitter reflects one portion of the light from the light source into a sighting ray path and directs another portion of light on to a two-dimensional photosensor matrix. From the signals generated by the matrix, the actual position of the collimating mark is determined. A ballistics computer predetermines a set position. Control signals are generated based on an actual position/set position comparison to permit the continuous movement of the collimating mark such that it indicates the elevation and lead angles relative to the optical axis of the sighting device. The signals generated by the photosensor matrix are also used to control the contrast of the collimating mark with respect to its immediate surroundings.

Abstract: The part is subjected to action of an acid aqueous bath in order to cause the surface of the part to be porous over a thickness which is a fraction of the thickness of the zinc which it includes, and the part is caused to adsorb at least one sealing material.

Abstract: A toroidal or similar body (1) of a non-magnetic, insulating material, preferably glass fibre-reinforced plastic or ceramic is provided with at least three recesses for receiving in each case a corresponding one magnetoresistive sensor. The associated measuring directions of said sensors are orthogonal to one another. For producing a magnetic auxiliary field applied to the sensors, a coil is arranged on the body. for increasing the accuracy and reliability of the measured result, the body is provided with at least one further recess for receiving a further sensor. The measuring direction of the further sensor differs from that of other sensors and forms preferably the same angle with the other measuring directions. The body can be in multipart form and is in particular made from two identical parts.The apparatus can be used in electronic compasses and for north finding devices.

Abstract: Apparatus of all types for the separation of fluids which comprise at least one semi-permeable tubular membrane mounted on a porous support, the membrane being kept out of contact with adjacent parts of the apparatus by at least one thread-like element wound spirally around the membrane.