Abstract: A universal wire driver attachment comprises a driveshaft forming a lumen extending along a longitudinal axis. The driveshaft forms a plurality of channels extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis. The attachment further comprises a plurality of primary jaws movably disposed at least partially within the channels. The primary jaws comprise a plurality of wire gripping surfaces facing the longitudinal axis and configured to grip the surgical wire. The primary jaws cooperate with the channels such that the primary jaws are constrained from moving in an axial direction along the longitudinal axis. The primary jaws are capable of moving outward from the longitudinal axis when the surgical wire is inserted between the primary jaws, and the primary jaws are capable of being urged inward toward the longitudinal axis by the securing mechanism to increase a grip force on the surgical wire.

Abstract: A fitting device having one or more snap collars; and one or more lock collars, the lock collar having a sealing protrusion to seal the connection of the snap collar and lock collar on the pipe; the one or more snap collars being configured to be snapped in place over a pipe or pipes, and the lock collars being configured to be snapped in place over the pipe and the snap fittings, the sealing protrusion engaging the pipe to seal the connection of the snap collar and lock collar on the pipe so that a sealed joint will be formed.

Abstract: A chassis includes a front and back portion. The front portion includes a plurality of compute devices and a first plurality of fans. The back portion includes a plurality of input/output devices and a second plurality of fans. A first airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the first airflow zone to direct a first airflow from the compute device to the second fans. A second airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the second airflow zone to provide a second airflow from the first fans to the input/output devices, and to isolate the second airflow from the first airflow zone.

Abstract: Methods of recirculating clean air in an atmosphere of an enclosure comprise directing an input air stream from the atmosphere of the enclosure through a coiled duct at a rate sufficient to stratify the input air stream within the coiled duct according to a molecular weight of components of the input air stream and to form a heavy fraction stream and a light fraction stream, wherein the heavy fraction stream is relatively enriched in carbon dioxide as compared to the light fraction stream; withdrawing the heavy fraction stream from the coiled duct; and returning the light fraction stream from the coiled duct to the atmosphere of the enclosure.

Abstract: A modular dc-dc boost converter system is provided that can substantially improve efficiency over a wide range of input and output voltages. The system includes three modules: a buck module, a boost module, and a dc transformer module. These modules are interconnected such that the system output voltage is equal to the sum of the output voltages of adc-dc converter module and a dc transformer module. Depending on the operating point, one or more modules may operate in passthrough mode, leading to substantially reduced ac losses. The required capacitor size and the transistor voltage ratings are also substantially reduced, relative to a conventional single dc-dc boost converter operating at the same input and output voltages.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus includes a first member that has a first aperture and a second member adjacent to the first member and having a second aperture extending between opposed first and second faces of the second member and aligned with the first aperture to define a combined aperture that has a longitudinal extent. The second aperture is defined by a surface that has a portion having an extent transverse to the longitudinal extent. The apparatus further includes at least a portion of a fastener disposed in the combined aperture. The fastener has a first end proximal the first member and a second end proximal the second member and includes a first retaining member in contact with the first member, a second retaining member in interfering relationship with the portion, and a third retaining member in contact with the second face.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis includes a housing; a peritoneal dialysis supply bag supported by and/or located above the housing; a first valve for controlling gravity flow of fresh peritoneal dialysis fluid from the supply bag to a patient; a second valve for controlling gravity flow of used peritoneal dialysis fluid from the patient to a drain; and a pressure sensor positioned and arranged with respect to the gravity flow of fresh peritoneal dialysis fluid or the gravity flow of used peritoneal dialysis fluid to provide a reading used to evaluate a head height pressure.

Abstract: Centrifugal air separators, systems including the same, and methods of separating gas are disclosed. Centrifugal air separators include a separation section configured to separate an input air stream into a clean air stream emitted from an exit port of the separation section and a waste stream emitted from a waste port of the separation section. The separation section includes a coiled duct and is configured to transmit through a duct entrance port a duct input air stream that is at least a portion of the input air stream and to at least partially separate the duct input air stream according to a molecular weight of gaseous components of the duct input air stream into a duct clean air stream that is at least a portion of the clean air stream and a duct waste stream that is at least a portion of the waste stream.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for selecting a drug therapy for a patient with cancer, such as colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer or breast cancer. The method includes determining or measuring the level of RasGRP1 polynucleotide or polypeptide in a sample from the patient. Also provided herein are methods for determining the likelihood of a good prognosis for a patient with cancer. Additionally, provided herein are methods for predicting the likelihood of a negative clinical response to an anti-EGFR therapy in a subject with cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a liner system for a turbine engine. The liner system includes a fan track liner panel that is positionable axially within a casing that is arranged around a rotatable fan and that forms a blade containment zone. The fan track liner panel is further positionable radially outward of the rotatable fan. The fan track liner panel includes a body that extends a length of the fan track liner panel from a fore portion of the fan track liner panel to an aft portion of the fan track liner panel. The fan track liner panel is configured to be directly secured to the casing by a fastener that extends through only part of the body and entirely through the casing within the blade containment zone such that the aft portion of the fan track liner panel abuts an interior surface of the casing.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for command queuing. A number of embodiments include receiving a queued command request at a memory system from a host, sending a command response from the memory system to the host that indicates the memory system is ready to receive a command in a command queue of the memory system, and receiving, in response to sending the command response, a command descriptor block for the command at the memory system from the host.

Abstract: A speech interface device may be configured to act as a remote speaker peripheral for multiple audio sources such as media players and phones. Upon receiving a request from a user to connect to an audio device, the speech interface device determines which of the multiple audio devices are currently available, selects one of the audio devices based on information about or received from the user, establishes an audio connection with the selected one of the audio devices, and begins acting as a remote speaker or speakerphone for the selected audio device.

Abstract: A media comprising a hydrophobic media layer and a hydrophilic matrix applied to one face of the hydrophobic media layer is provided. The media may be incorporated into a filter cartridge for an air filtration system for a gas turbine engine. The media may have the capability to wick droplets of water.

Abstract: A safety rail that can be used in connection with ladder stands is disclosed. The safety rail can be used for the safe installation and/or take down of a ladder stand, and only one user is needed to install and/or take down the ladder stand when using the safety rail as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for command queuing. A number of embodiments include receiving a queued command request at a memory system from a host, sending a command response from the memory system to the host that indicates the memory system is ready to receive a command in a command queue of the memory system, and receiving, in response to sending the command response, a command descriptor block for the command at the memory system from the host.

Abstract: A door rack carrier is a compact, adjustable, easily mountable and removable, temporary system that can be added to the passenger side of most passenger motor vehicles. The door rack carrier allows the user to transport long oversized items for short distances. The door rack carrier is designed to hang on the vehicles doors (front and back) and is adjustable and lockable as required to accommodate different door thicknesses. Each Vehicle Side Carrier (VSC) has tie down cords or straps that will support and hold material to the vertical support column, making it secure. The forward carrier is elevated relative to the rear carrier to provide clearance of the transported items from contact with the turning front wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A safety rail that can be used in connection with ladder stands is disclosed. The safety rail can be used for the safe installation and/or take down of a ladder stand, and only one user is needed to install and/or take down the ladder stand when using the safety rail as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A chassis includes a front and back portion. The front portion includes a plurality of compute devices and a first plurality of fans. The back portion includes a plurality of input/output devices and a second plurality of fans. A first airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the first airflow zone to direct a first airflow from the compute device to the second fans. A second airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the second airflow zone to provide a second airflow from the first fans to the input/output devices, and to isolate the second airflow from the first airflow zone.

Abstract: A theft prevention saddlebag receiver latch bracket may include a base and a guide ramp. A first sidewall and a second sidewall may couple the base and guide ramp together to form a lid latch hook cavity. The guide ramp may include a latch ramp surface and a retaining surface. The base may further include a latch stop and one or more mounting apertures. A lid latch hook may be guided by the guide ramp and sidewalls into the lid latch hook cavity. The retaining surface may engage with the lid latch hook to retain the lid latch hook in the lid latch hook cavity to limit vertical movement of the lid latch hook. Outward movement of the lid latch hook, away from the base, may be limited by the latch ramp surface, while inward movement of the lid latch hook, towards the base, may be limited by the latch stop.