Abstract: A joint-use bracket (JUB) for installing multiple communication lines in a joint-use section on a utility pole is disclosed. The JUB includes a curved plate having a generally rectangular shape elongated in a longitudinal direction and curved along a lateral direction. The curved plate is formed to have one or more attachment holes, one or more slots, and multiple threaded receiving holes. The JUB also has multiple hooks formed contiguous to the front surface of the curved plate, each hook having a threaded through hole, wherein multiple bolts are associated with the multiple hooks, respectively. Each hook is configured to hold a wire or a cable through a D-shaped opening that is formed by the hook and the bolt when the bolt is screwed in through the threaded through hole to have the end portion engaged with the threaded receiving hole.

Abstract: Luminal grafts and methods of making and using the same. An exemplary luminal graft of the present disclosure is configured as a generally tubular element configured for nerve cells to grow therethrough and comprises at least one sheet of biological tissue having elastin fibers and collagen fibers, with the elastin fibers being a dominant component thereof; and a plurality of microchannels formed on a surface of the at least one sheet of biological tissue, each of the microchannels extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the at least one sheet of biological tissue and configured to provide intraluminal structural guidance to nerve cells proliferating therethrough.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for deep neural network (DNN) processing for a user equipment-coordination set (UECS). A network entity selects (910) an end-to-end (E2E) machine-learning (ML) configuration that forms an E2E DNN for processing UECS communications. The network entity directs (915) each device of multiple devices participating in an UECS to form, using at least a portion of the E2E ML configuration, a respective sub-DNN of the E2E DNN that transfers the UECS communications through the E2E communication, where the multiple devices include at least one base station, a coordinating user equipment (UE), and at least one additional UE. The network entity receives (940) feedback associated with the UECS communications and identifies (945) an adjustment to the E2E ML configuration. The network entity then directs at least some of the multiple devices participating in an UECS to update the respective sub-DNN of the E2E DNN based on the adjustment.

Abstract: A system may include a turbine and a recuperative heat exchanger system. The recuperative heat exchanger system is configured to receive exhaust gases from the turbine. The recuperative heat exchanger system may include a precool section to cool the exhaust gases, a major heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases, and a minor heating section to receive the cooled the exhaust gases.

Abstract: The invention provides an automated method for isolating a targeted isotope, the method having the steps of supplying a dissolved uranium targets into a first reaction environment; precipitating non-targeted isotope within the first reaction environment transferring liquid phase targeted isotope to a second reaction environment; precipitating the liquid phase targeted isotope in the second reaction environment; dissolving the precipitated targeted isotope; transferring the dissolved targeted isotope to a third reaction environment; and precipitating non-targeted isotope (i.e., iodine), such that the targeted isotope remains in the solution. Also provided is an automated system for isolating isotopes, the system having a plurality of reaction environments adapted to pneumatically receive and disgorge reactants and products via remotely actuated valves positioned between each of the reaction environments.

Abstract: A portable, case-enclosed pressure test manifold, configured to support both pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing, and comprising a downstream fluid path (e.g., a test gauge, a vent valve, a system test port, a relief valve, and various other high-pressure rated components/piping) and an upstream fluid path (e.g., a low-pressure gauge, a high-pressure gauge, and various other low-pressure rated components/piping). A regulator and/or the vent valve selectively operate the downstream fluid path, defining a high-pressure fluid path, to receive a liquid; and the upstream fluid path in combination with the downstream fluid path, defining a low-pressure fluid path, to receive a gas. Manifold components are pressure rated based on use and are ASME Code B31.3 compliant. A flexible hose connects with either of the low-pressure fluid path and the high-pressure fluid path of the manifold. The case includes parking receptacles and a carrying handle configured to stow the hose during transport.

Abstract: An improved roller shade system provides increased support, additional adjustments and/or increased safety. The slip plate allows the brake to slip forward and minimize damage to the clutch spring when a user pulls too hard on the hembar. The center drive mechanism extends through a bracket to allow the drive shaft to distribute power in both directions and drive two shade tube simultaneously. The tube adapter absorbs force from the spinning shade tube to minimize damage to the other components and the bead chain. The sprocket has a back wall supporting the sprocket, allowing the sprocket 130 to rest on the back flange of the sun gear to minimize pressure on the gears. An adjustment arm is adjusted to help level the shade band. The shade bands may be removed without disturbing the other shade bands in the system. A height of a hembar may be adjusted by rotating a rod within the hembar.

Abstract: A method for characterizing a tubular includes obtaining acoustic waveform data in a time domain using an acoustic transducer configured to emit an acoustic signal and receive a return acoustic signal and transforming the acoustic waveform data into a frequency domain to provide frequency domain acoustic waveform data. The method also includes determining a complex group delay function Gk derived from the frequency domain acoustic waveform data to provide a phase delay function as a function of frequency, wherein the complex group delay function Gk represents a first derivative of phase in the frequency domain with respect to frequency. The method further includes determining an imaginary component function of the complex group delay function Gk to provide a phase delay function as a function of frequency and characterizing the tubular using the phase delay function.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a status of components of hydraulic fracturing units including a prime mover and a hydraulic fracturing pump to pump fracturing fluid into a wellhead via a manifold may include a diagnostic control assembly. The diagnostic control assembly may include sensors associated with the hydraulic fracturing units or the manifold, and a supervisory control unit to determine whether the sensors are generating signals outside a calibration range, determine whether a fluid parameter associated with an auxiliary system of the hydraulic fracturing units is indicative of a fluid-related problem, determine whether lubrication associated with the prime mover, the hydraulic fracturing pump, or a transmission of the hydraulic fracturing units has a lubrication fluid temperature greater than a maximum lubrication temperature, or determine an extent to which a heat exchanger assembly associated with the hydraulic fracturing units is cooling fluid passing through the heat exchanger assembly.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, assembling an extended reality (XR) immersive experience for a user, determining a user experience level for the user, adjusting an immersion detail level for the XR immersive experience according to the user experience level, and communicating data defining the XR immersive experience to XR equipment of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to perform obtaining an input of at least one of a task and a workflow, setting a timeout for the input of the at least one of the task and the workflow, determining whether the at least one of the task and the workflow observes a lack of data of the input for a duration equal to the timeout, determining, in response to determining that the at least one of the task and the workflow observed the lack of data of the input for the duration equal to the timeout, an unavailability of further data of the input, applying an update to the at least one of the task and the workflow based on determining the unavailability, and processing the at least one of the task and the workflow.

Abstract: The present disclosure is broadly concerned with petrolatum-based compositions as a suspension matrix for the active ingredients. The disclosure is also concerned with processes for forming stable emulsions of active ingredients in petrolatum.

Abstract: An electronic device that selectively performs an action is described. During operation, the electronic device may receive a high-level operation from a second electronic device, where the electronic device provides a standby supervisory module for a computer network device (such as a switch or a router) and the second electronic device provides an active supervisory module for the computer network device, and where the high-level operation includes one or more sub-operations (such as primitive operations). Then, the electronic device may store the high-level operation in memory, where the high-level operation is associated with an identifier in a sequential set of identifiers. Moreover, the electronic device may receive information indicating an occurrence of an event. In response, the electronic device may perform the action.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stand for supporting hay bales above the ground. The inventive hay stand The device is formed in the shape of an rectangular prism or cuboid from an inert plastic, closed-cell, polyurethane structural foam that will not allow water or air to move through it. The devices are constructed by pouring the structural foam material into forms that are constructed to yield the desired shape. The structural foam has two chemicals that are mixed and then poured into the form. The foam then heats and rises to take on the shape of the interior of the form. Once the foam is fully cured, the forms are removed, and the device is ready for use. Hay stands constructed in accordance with the present invention are useful for protecting hay bales from spoilage due to ground moisture.

Abstract: A medication disposal apparatus and method of use with multiple stages of conversion operable to render a controlled substance useless.

Abstract: A calibration device and method of calculating a global multi-degree of freedom (MDF) pose of a camera affixed to a structure is disclosed. The method may comprise: determining, via a computer of a calibration device, a calibration device MDF pose with respect to a global coordinate system corresponding to the structure; receiving, from an image system including the camera, a camera MDF pose with respect to the calibration device, wherein a computer of the image system determines the camera MDF pose based on an image captured by the camera including at least a calibration board affixed to the calibration device; calculating the global MDF pose based on the calibration device MDF pose and the MDF pose; and transmitting the global MDF pose to the image system such that a computer of the image system can use the global MDF pose for calibration purposes.

Abstract: A multi-frequency tuning circuit includes a first branch including a first inductor and a first capacitor arranged in series and a second branch including a second inductor and a second capacitor arranged in series. The circuit is arranged within a circuitry module configured to be positioned between a source and a load, the first branch and the second branch both associated with loads, from the source, having low impedance frequencies. In order to improve transmitter antenna output power for downhole tools, the tuning circuit creates high impedance at operating frequencies between frequencies corresponding to low impedance.

Abstract: A pump system may include a pump, a driveshaft, driving equipment, and a vibration dampening assembly configured to reduce pump-imposed high frequency/low amplitude and low frequency/high amplitude torsional vibrations. The pump may have an input shaft connected to the driveshaft. The driving equipment may include an output shaft having an output flange connected to the driveshaft. The driving equipment may be configured to rotate the driveshaft to rotate the input shaft of the pump therewith. The vibration dampening assembly may include one or more flywheels operably connected to the input shaft and configured to rotate therewith.

Abstract: Methods of determining an index of vessel and heart function are disclosed. The methods determine the maximum volume and rate of change of volume so that an efficiency of the heart can be determined. Conductance readings indicative of the heart can be taken from a variety of locations such as the lumen of a vessel, the lumen of a heart, the pericardial space, and the epicardial surface. Said conductance readings are then used to determine the efficiency of the heart.

Abstract: Methods are provided to prepare a low sulfur fuel from hydrocarbon sources, such as light tight oil and high sulfur fuel oil, often less desired by conventional refiners, who split crude into a wide range of differing products and may prefer presence of wide ranges (C3 or C5 to C20 or higher) of hydrocarbons. These fuels can be produced by separating feeds into untreated and treated streams, and then recombining them. Such fuels can also be formulated by combinations of light, middle and heavy range constituents in a selected manner as claimed. Not only low in sulfur, the fuels of this invention are also low in nitrogen and essentially metals free. Fuel use applications include on-board large marine transport vessels but also on-shore for large land based combustion gas turbines, boilers, fired heaters and transport vehicles and trains.