Abstract: A delivery head for a beverage preparation machine comprising a movable first part and a fixed second part, the first part being movable relative to the second part between an open position and a closed position, in the open position the first part being positioned to enable loading of a cartridge into the delivery head, in the closed position the first part and second part being positioned to hold said cartridge in a dispensing position, the delivery head further comprising an inlet piercer and an outlet piercer, the inlet piercer and the outlet piercer being orientated substantially in the same direction and being pivotable relative to the fixed second part between a retracted position and a piercing position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of measuring a parameter of a lithographic process, and associated inspection apparatus. The method comprises measuring at least two target structures on a substrate using a plurality of different illumination conditions, the target structures having deliberate overlay biases; to obtain for each target structure an asymmetry measurement representing an overall asymmetry that includes contributions due to (i) the deliberate overlay biases, (ii) an overlay error during forming of the target structure and (iii) any feature asymmetry. A regression analysis is performed on the asymmetry measurement data by fitting a linear regression model to a planar representation of asymmetry measurements for one target structure against asymmetry measurements for another target structure, the linear regression model not necessarily being fitted through an origin of the planar representation. The overlay error can then be determined from a gradient described by the linear regression model.

Abstract: The invention relates to a viscoelastic system for drift reduction for pesticidal formulations, and the use thereof, wherein the formulation comprising at least one nitrogen-based cationic surfactant and at least one pesticide, wherein the pesticide contains at least one acid functional group associating with the cationic surfactant thereby forming a viscoelastic formulation.

Abstract: Diffractor for diffracting sound of traffic on a travel surface with at least one diffraction plate disposed laterally beside the travel surface. The diffraction plate is provided with a pattern of recesses in the upper surface thereof for the purpose of diffracting the traffic noise in a direction which differs from the lateral direction. Each of the recesses is divided into individual resonators by intermediate walls provided in the recesses. The recesses have acoustically substantially non-absorbing walls and are free of acoustically absorbing material. The intermediate walls between adjacent resonators have at least one throughflow opening along which the rainwater can flow from the one resonator to the other.

Abstract: A vapor deposition process for forming a thin film on a substrate in a reaction chamber where the process includes contacting the substrate with a fluoride precursor. The process results in the formation of a lithium fluoride thin film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for implementing a secure processing system having a first processor that is certified as a secure processor. The first processor only executes certified and/or secure code. An isolated second processor executes non-secure (e.g., non-certified) code within a sandbox. The boundaries of the sandbox are enforced (e.g., using a hardware boundary and/or encryption techniques) such that code executing within the sandbox cannot access secure elements of the secure processing system located outside the sandbox. The first processor manages the memory space and the applications that are permitted to run on the second processor.

Abstract: The manifold is provided with a first cable passage at a first longitudinal position and a second cable passage at a second longitudinal position, wherein a releasable pipe segment is present between the first and the second longitudinal positions. It is suitable for use in a pipe, such as a pressure sewer. In use, a cable would be laid through the pipe with the manifold. Thereafter, the releasable pipe segment would be removed from neighboring pipe shells. The cable would be inserted into the cable passages, and a second pipe segment would replace the initial pipe segment.

Abstract: A multiple application smart card uses hardware firewalls and an internal communications scheme to isolate applications from different service providers. A first application from a first service provider is stored within a first supplemental security domain of a memory device on the multiple application smart card. A second application from a second service provider is stored within a second SSD of the memory device. A hardware firewall is located between the first and second applications of the first and second SSDs. The hardware firewall prevents direct data access between the first and second applications of the first and second SSDs.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a heating device comprises a radiation source that emits a source radiation, a radiation emitting layer comprising an emitting layer host material and a luminescent agent, wherein the radiation emitting layer comprises an edge, an emitting layer first surface, and an emitting layer second surface; wherein the radiation source is coupled to the edge, wherein the source radiation is transmitted from the radiation source through the edge and excites the luminescent agent, whereafter the luminescent agent emits an emitted radiation, wherein at least a portion of the emitted radiation exits through the emitting layer second surface through an escape cone; an absorber layer, wherein the absorber layer comprises an absorber layer first surface and wherein the absorber layer first surface is in direct contact with the emitting layer second surface, wherein the absorber layer comprises an absorber that absorbs emitted radiation that escapes through the escape cone.

Abstract: A method for making a thin wall component comprise: locating a film (40) in a mold cavity of a mold, wherein the mold cavity has an initial mold thickness, wherein the film comprises a base layer (41) and a pattern layer (42); injecting a molding material (60) into the mold cavity such that the molding material contacts the pattern layer, wherein the molding material comprises a polymeric material and a filler; compressing the mold to a final mold thickness that is less than the initial mold thickness, to form a molded product, wherein the pattern layer forms a surface of the molded product; and removing the molded product from the mold. A molded product formed by the method. The method produce a thin walled component without warpage, inner stresses, poor surface quality, or washout defects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for decurling a web of material, such as a paper web, which device comprises: a first main roller; a second main roller arranged parallel to and at a distance of the first main roller, wherein the first main roller and the second main roller are arranged in a main plane; and a decurling roller arranged parallel to and between the first and second main roller, when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main plane, wherein the spacing between the first main roller and the second roller is smaller than the diameter of the decurling roller.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a receiver configured to receive a first plurality of lists of access points, at least one processor configured to determine a first access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in the plurality of access points, the at least one processor further configured to determine a second access point which is comprised in a highest number of lists in a second plurality of lists, wherein the second plurality of lists is comprised of lists of access points from the first plurality of lists which do not comprise the first access point, and the at least one processor further configured to set a significance flag for the first access point and the second access point.

Abstract: Methods and devices for thwarting code and control flow based attacks on software. The source code of a subject piece of software is automatically divided into basic blocks of logic. Selected basic blocks are amended so that their outputs are extended. Similarly, other basic blocks are amended such that their inputs are correspondingly extended. The amendments increase or create dependencies between basic blocks such that tampering with one basic block's code causes other basic blocks to malfunction when executed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘ESM R186’, characterized by its upright and strong flowering stems; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and high productivity; dark green-colored leaves; relatively tall flower buds; creamy white and greenish white colored flowers that are held on strong pedicels on relatively large sprays; freely flowering habit with typically about six flowers per spray and good productivity with about twelve flowering stems per plant produced per year; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria agavoides cultivar named ‘AMIECH1609’ which is characterized by succulent foliage with an upright attitude, tightly arranged into a compact rosette. The foliage is green to greyed-green with vivid red margins and a darker red apex; the lower leaf surface, in particular, becomes progressively suffused with a red coloration where exposed to ultraviolet light. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Monarda plant named ‘MON0004BLI’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with light red purple-colored flowers; long flowering period; and tolerance to Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Monarda plant named ‘MON0005BTR’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with purple-colored flowers; long flowering period; and tolerance to Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Monarda plant named ‘MON0001BHA’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with red purple-colored flowers; long flowering period; and tolerance to Powdery Mildew.