Abstract: A noncontact support system includes a table with a port layer having a pattern of interspersed pressure ports and vacuum ports. A pressure conduit layer includes a grid pattern of pressure conduits, connectable to a pressure source, each of the pressure ports being located on an axis passing through an intersection of at least two of the pressure conduits and substantially orthogonal to the grid pattern of pressure conduits. A vacuum conduit layer includes a grid pattern of vacuum conduits, connectable to a suction source, each of the vacuum ports being located on an axis passing through an intersection of at least two of the vacuum conduits and substantially orthogonal to the grid pattern of vacuum conduits. The grid pattern of vacuum conduits is laterally offset from the grid pattern of pressure conduits such that each intersection of pressure conduits is laterally offset from all intersections of the vacuum conduits.

Abstract: A memory management method is provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The method includes: receiving a plurality of commands from a host system; counting a newest idle time corresponding to the commands and a past average command-receiving-time-interval corresponding to the commands; and dynamically changing a work mode of a memory storage device from a first work mode to a second work mode if the newest idle time is larger than a first threshold value and the past average command-receiving-time-interval is larger than a second threshold value. Therefore, a power consumption of the memory storage device can be reduced and a work mode of the memory storage device may not be changed too frequently.

Abstract: A mapping table updating method, a memory control circuit unit and a memory storage device. The method includes: receiving a first data corresponding to a first logical address from a host system; loading a first logical address-physical address mapping table according to the first logical address; sending a command sequence to a rewritable non-volatile memory module; in the process of writing the first data into a first physical programming unit according to the command sequence by a control circuit of the rewritable non-volatile memory module, updating the first logical address-physical address mapping table; and after writing the first data into the first physical programming unit by the control circuit, storing the updated first logical address-physical address table back to the rewritable non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a calorie optimization respiratory exchange fat macro utilization metabolic system, comprising a computer-readable storage media having stored thereon computer-executable instructions; a processor for executing the computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions include instructions for receiving user profile data from a user, wherein the user profile data includes age, sex, height, weight, diet, fitness information; and if available, five specific metabolic data points from individual respiratory exchange testing; otherwise, calculating five specific metabolic points versus heart rate; generating an individualized metabolic profile for the user based on the five metabolic points; determining for the user an individualized target exercise heart rate zone as a percentage of maximum heart rate from the metabolic profile, and determining a nutritional guideline from the metabolic profile, measuring user compliance to facilitate machine learning pro

Abstract: A programmable gain amplifier may include: (a) a differential amplifier having first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals, the differential amplifier providing an output signal of the programmable gain amplifier across the first and second output terminals of the differential amplifier; (b) a first set of one or more resistors coupling the first output terminal of the differential amplifier to the first input terminal of the differential amplifier; (c) a second set of one or more resistors coupling the first input terminal of the differential amplifier to a first input terminal of the programmable gain amplifier; and (d) a first set of one or more switches each connected in parallel with one or more resistors in the first or second set of resistors. The first set of switches may include two or more individually programmable switches. Each of the switches may be implemented by an input-signal independent switch disclosed herein.

Abstract: A surge protector for providing electricity to an electronic device. The surge protector including a housing defining a module slot and including a module connector positioned within the module slot and a module insertable into the module slot and including at least one connector port and a housing connector. The housing connector can be operably connectable to the module connector when the module is inserted into the module slot. The cable can be connected to the module and housing such that the module can be positioned at a location remote from the housing.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a calorie optimization respiratory exchange metabolic system comprising a computer-readable storage media having stored thereon computer-executable instructions; a processor for executing the computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions include instructions for receiving user profile data of a user, wherein the user profile data includes age, height, weight, diet, and fitness information; determining five metabolic points versus heart rate; generating an individualized metabolic profile for the user based on the five metabolic points; determining for the user an individualized nutritional guideline from the metabolic profile, wherein the individualized nutritional guideline is determined by percent fat, percent protein and percent carbohydrate to optimize fat metabolism for weight loss, maintenance, and endurance exercise enhancement; and determining an individualized exercise heart rate profile as a percentage of maximum heart rate from the

Abstract: A foldable ladder has a first ladder portion and a second ladder portion hingedly attached to the first ladder portion by a pair of hinge mechanisms. Each hinge mechanism adapted to lock the first and second ladder portions such that the first ladder portion and the second ladder portion form an angle therebetween. The hinge mechanism has a locking pin to lock the first and second ladder portions at an angular position. Each rung is connected to a column by a connector assembly having first and second release buttons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processor having a trace cache and a plurality of ALUs arranged in a matrix, comprising an analyser unit located between the trace cache and the ALUs, wherein the analyser unit analyses the code in the trace cache, detects loops, transforms the code, and issues to the ALUs sections of the code combined to blocks for joint execution for a plurality of clock cycles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double nut including: a double nut part having a lower nut fastened to a lower peripheral surface of a protruding region of a bolt inserted protrudingly into fastening holes formed on fastening objects to be fastened together and an upper nut fastened to an upper peripheral surface of the protruding region of the bolt; and an anti-loosening part disposed between the lower nut and the upper nut to apply elasticity to the lower nut and the upper nut in a direction where the lower nut and the upper nut are distant from each other, wherein the lower nut and the upper nut have locking grooves concavely formed on top and underside thereof, so that one end and the other end of the elastic coil spring are locked onto the locking grooves.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a substrate-independently surface-coated polymer by aromatic-amine compound and a coating method thereof, and in particular to a substrate-independently surface-coated polymer and a coating method thereof wherein an aromatic compound in which two or more amines are substituted on benzene, is substrate-independently surface-coated. The substrate-independently surface-coated polymer characterized in that the surface of a polymer substrate is coated in such a way to react, using a surface modifier, an aromatic compound of the following structural formula on at least one surface of the polymer substrate having a nucleophilic functional group or an electrophilic functional group.

Abstract: A vacuum wheel for transporting a substrate includes a fixed conduit that is connectable to a suction source. A vacuum surface on a circumference of the vacuum wheel includes vacuum openings that are distributed around the circumference, such that rotation of the wheel causes the vacuum openings to successively fluidically connect to the fixed conduit. When suction is applied to the fixed conduit, suction is applied to one or more of the vacuum openings that are currently fluidically connected to the fixed conduit. At least one contact surface on the circumference of the vacuum wheel is adjacent to, and extends outward beyond, the vacuum surface. When suction is applied to the vacuum openings, the substrate is drawn toward the vacuum surface so as to contact the contact surface without contacting the vacuum surface, creating a friction force that enables transport of the substrate when the wheel rotates.

Abstract: An aluminum composite material includes a first metallic plate, a second metallic plate, and a matrix material that is interposed between the first metallic plate and the second metallic plate and is formed of aluminum powder. Gadolinium oxide particles are dispersed in the matrix material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving or preventing a condition, such as the treatment of pain syndromes and migraine headaches are disclosed. A method for treating pain can include one or more of the steps including identifying a region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue; positioning the region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue into an enclosed chamber; adjusting the relative humidity of the enclosed chamber sufficient to create a physiologic effect. The method need not involve altering the temperature within the enclosed chamber.

Abstract: A method (and device) of removing material residues, from cores to make possible reuse of them in the same manner as new and unused cores a number of times wherein cores with material residues in the form of a number of material turns are processed using a mechanism for lifting and tearing the material residues for subsequent simple removal thereof, the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced along the core and the mechanism for lifting and tearing of the material residues is displaced from a position in on the core out towards and past the ends of the core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bolt structure including: a base bolt having one side end portion inserted into holes formed at the time when a fixed structure and an object to be fixed are laid on top of each other; a core bolt adapted to be advanceably and retreatably screw-coupled to the base bolt; a nut fastened to the end portion of the base bolt protruding from the holes to maintain the state where the fixed structure and the object to be fixed are laid on top of each other; locking units adapted to selectively pressurize the external surface of the nut to prevent the escape of the base bolt; and a restraint unit adapted to be advanceably and retreatably screw-coupled to the base bolt and come into contact with the end portion of the core bolt to restrain the advancement and retreat of the core bolt.

Abstract: A vacuum wheel for transporting a substrate includes a fixed conduit that is connectable to a suction source. A vacuum surface on a circumference of the vacuum wheel includes vacuum openings that are distributed around the circumference, such that rotation of the wheel causes the vacuum openings to successively fluidically connect to the fixed conduit. When suction is applied to the fixed conduit, suction is applied to one or more of the vacuum openings that are currently fluidically connected to the fixed conduit. At least one contact surface on the circumference of the vacuum wheel is adjacent to, and extends outward beyond, the vacuum surface. When suction is applied to the vacuum openings, the substrate is drawn toward the vacuum surface so as to contact the contact surface without contacting the vacuum surface, creating a friction force that enables transport of the substrate when the wheel rotates.

Abstract: A cervical orthotic device is generally provided. The device includes a base, sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom, and a cervical support surface opposite the base. The cervical support surface unites the sidewalls. The sidewalls include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls. The cervical support surface includes a first planar portion adjacent a first longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, a second planar portion adjacent a second longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions. The arcuate portion of the cervical support surface delimits a cervical engagement ridge.

Abstract: A medical device includes an interface unit body, which is configured to hold a portion of a flexible infusion tube. A hinge insert is fixed to the interface unit body and is configured to engage a hinge receptacle, which defines a hinge axis, on an infusion pump. A catch insert is fixed to the interface unit body and is configured to lock onto a catch receptacle on the infusion pump upon rotation of the mechanical interface unit about the hinge axis while the hinge insert engages the hinge receptacle, so as to bring the tube into engagement with a peristaltic mechanism of the infusion pump in order to enable the peristaltic mechanism to propel a fluid through the tube.