Abstract: A process for removing acid gases from a fluid stream, wherein the fluid stream is contacted with an absorbent comprising a compound of the general formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are independently C1-C4-alkyl; R3 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C4-alkyl, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen and C1-C4-alkyl; x and y are integers from 2 to 4 and z is an integer from 1 to 3, to obtain a treated fluid stream and a laden absorbent. The process allows for a high cyclic capacity while the compounds of the absorbent have a reduced tendency to foaming and low volatility.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a vehicle diagnostic communications system. A component systems package is configured to present OBD-II data monitoring and interactivity. The component systems package is a software application that operates on a mobile device and communicates with a wireless scan tool connected to an OBD-II of a vehicle by way of a wireless connection. A dashboard system displays virtual dashboards including digital gauges, analog gauges, indicator lights, and the like. A driver performance system combines captured video and OBD-II data recorded during operation of the vehicle to assist with improving the driving skills of an end-user. A maintenance tracking and notification system displays notifications when component malfunctions are detected by way of a diagnostic system to ensure that the vehicle is properly serviced and operating optimally. A routing system enables the end-user to obtain new parts and supplies in response to the notifications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power amplifier circuit. The power amplifier circuit includes a voltage-controlled current source and a current mirror. The voltage-controlled current source is configured to receive a first voltage and to generate a first current. The current mirror is connected to the voltage-controlled current source and to generate a second current in response to the first current. The second current continuously changes from 0 mA to about 120 mA as the first voltage continuously changes from 0 V to about 1 V.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a semiconductor device, a non-semiconductor substrate over the semiconductor device, and a first connection element extending from the semiconductor device to the non-semiconductor substrate and electrically connecting the semiconductor device to the non-semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A substrate structure includes at least one detachable first substrate unit and a substrate body. The detachable first substrate unit includes a plurality of corners and a plurality of first engagement portions. Each of the first engagement portions is disposed at each of the corners of the detachable first substrate unit. The substrate body includes a plurality of second substrate units, at least one opening and a plurality of second engagement portions. The opening is substantially defined by a plurality of sidewalls of the second substrate units, and includes a plurality of corners. Each of the second engagement portions is disposed at each of the corners of the opening. The detachable first substrate unit is disposed in the opening, and the second engagement portions are engaged with the first engagement portions.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a dynamic shading system of a vehicle includes one or more occupant sensors, a window configured for dynamic shading, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the one or more occupant sensors and the window. The one or more occupant sensors are configured to output a signal indicative of a position of each of one or more occupants within the vehicle. The control unit executes logic to shade areas of the window based on the position of each of the one or more occupants in order to shade each of the one or more occupants in accordance with a shade preference of each of the one or more occupants.

Abstract: A 2-in-1 power electronics assembly includes a frame with a lower dielectric layer, an upper dielectric layer spaced apart from the lower dielectric layer, and a sidewall disposed between and coupled to the lower dielectric layer and the upper dielectric layer. The lower dielectric layer includes a lower cooling fluid inlet and the upper dielectric layer includes an upper cooling fluid outlet. A first semiconductor device assembly and a second semiconductor device assembly are included and disposed within the frame. The first semiconductor device is disposed between a first lower metal inverse opal (MIO) layer and a first upper MIO layer, and the second semiconductor device is disposed between a second lower MIO layer and a second upper MIO layer. An internal cooling structure that includes the MIO layers provides double sided cooling for the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device.

Abstract: A multilayer thin film that reflects an omnidirectional structural color including a reflective core layer; a dielectric absorbing layer extending across the reflective core layer; a semi-transparent absorbing layer extending across the dielectric absorbing layer; and an outer layer extending across the semi-transparent absorbing layer. The outer layer is formed from a dielectric material or a dielectric absorbing material, and the multilayer thin film reflects a single narrow band of visible light having a hue between 0° and 120° in the Lab color space, and a color shift less than 30° measured in Lab color space when the multilayer stack is viewed from angles between 0° and 45° relative to a direction normal to an outer surface of the multilayer thin film. The multilayer thin film may include a protective layer positioned between the reflective core layer and the dielectric absorbing layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayer thin film having a crystalline metal oxide layer, the method including: encapsulating at least one encapsulated layer of the multilayer thin film in a wet chemical composition by wet chemical methods; and crystallizing the wet chemical composition by microwave hydrothermal treatment to form a crystalline metal oxide layer encapsulating the at least one encapsulated layer of the multilayer thin film.

Abstract: In a mold conveyance trolley, a trolley body includes vertical first and second side plates, first and second structural frames capable of providing rigidity in vertical planes to the front portion and the rear portion of the trolley body; and a plurality of plate members intersecting the first and second structural frames; each of the first and second structural frames includes a plurality of linking members disposed at different height positions and linked to the first and second side plates, and a plurality of steel pipe members fitted over each of the plurality of linking members and have a spacer function.

Abstract: The fluid clamp apparatus includes: a sliding piston member that vertically partitions its cylinder bore; first and second fluid pressure operation chambers; a fluid passage that, during an upward light-load stroke of the piston member, causes the back pressure in the second fluid pressure operation chamber to be received by the output rod to advance the output rod; a force multiplying mechanism that, during a heavy-load stroke of the piston member, multiplies the force acting on the piston member and transmits this force to the output rod; and a link mechanism that, during unclamping lowering operation of the piston member, links together the output rod and the piston member after lowering by a predetermined stroke amount.

Abstract: Techniques for growing crystalline calcium carbonate solids such that the crystalline calcium carbonate solids include a volume of 0.0005 mm3 to 5 mm3, include a slaker to react quicklime (CaO) and a low carbonate content fluid to yield a slurry of primarily slaked lime (Ca(OH)2); a fluidized-bed reactive crystallizer that encloses a solid bed mass and includes an input for a slurry of primarily slaked lime, an input for an alkaline solution and carbonate, and an output for crystalline calcium carbonate solids that include particles and an alkaline carbonate solution; a dewatering apparatus that includes an input coupled to the crystallizer and an output to discharge a plurality of separate streams that each include a portion of the crystalline calcium carbonate solids and alkaline carbonate solution; and a seed transfer apparatus to deliver seed material into the crystallizer to maintain a consistent mass of seed material.

Abstract: A radar system for detecting objects can comprise an RF transmitter that emits RF light and at least one light source that emits visible light in response to the RF light detecting the presence of an object. The system can include a dielectric lens that collects and focuses the RF light. The dielectric lens can also include features that collect and scatter the visible light.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling object detection. The object detection control apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a determination device that determines a risk level, based on environmental information of a vehicle detected by first sensors, an object detection device that detects an object in the vehicle, based on information detected by a second sensor for detecting the object in the vehicle, an output device that outputs an alarm signal according to a set alarm condition when the object in the vehicle is detected, and a controller that controls an operation of the second sensor or the output device, based on the determined risk level.

Abstract: Materials and methods for treating potentially chemoresistant tumors (e.g., using DNA-PKcs inhibitors and anti-B7-H1 antibodies) are provided herein.

Abstract: A kickboard training device is provided. The kickboard may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and front, rear, left, and right edges bounding the upper and lower surfaces. The kickboard may include opposing wing portions positioned across a longitudinal centerline extending between the front and rear edges. The kickboard may include one or more surface elements associated with at least one of the upper and lower surfaces. The one or more surface elements may be arranged to define a flotation characteristic of the kickboard. The one or more surface elements may include at least one of a channel defined in at least the upper surface, a plurality of grooves defined in at least the lower surface, and one or more ailerons coupled to the kickboard.

Abstract: A convenience interface device is provided for personnel to access devices that reside inside an enclosure without opening the enclosure door. The convenience interface device includes a housing, a cover assembly comprising a cover and a cover receiving frame operatively connected to the housing, a first metal insert and a first magnet for magnetically connecting together, one of the first metal insert and the first magnet on one of the cover or the receiving frame and the other of the first metal insert and the first magnet on the other of the cover or the receiving frame, and a second metal insert and a second magnet for magnetically connecting together, one of the second metal insert and the second magnet on one of the cover or the receiving frame and the other of the second metal insert and the second magnet on the other of the cover or the receiving frame. The housing passes through an opening in the enclosure door and includes inside and outside outlet faces.

Abstract: A facility can include a main power source. One or more facility systems can be operatively connected to the main power source. The facility can include a plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors can be configured to acquire facility data. A plurality of energy harvesters can be operatively connected to the plurality of sensors. The plurality of energy harvesters can be configured to convert energy received in one form into another form of energy. The plurality of energy harvesters can be operatively connected to supply energy to the plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors can be exclusively powered by energy supplied by the plurality of energy harvesters. Thus, the plurality of sensors are decoupled from the main power source. The facility can be a fixed facility or a mobile facility. The facility can be used for disaster relief or other applications.

Abstract: Radial shaft seal includes an outer diameter member, a primary sealing lip, and a lip energizer. The primary sealing lip is spaced radially from the outer diameter member. The lip energizer is positioned radially between the outer diameter member and the primary sealing lip. The lip energizer moves to an engaging position with the outer diameter member forming a section of material between the outer diameter member and the primary sealing lip. The outer diameter member, the primary sealing lip, and the lip energizer can be formed from a single piece of material, and in one embodiment, an elastomer.

Abstract: A boat hull includes a pair of demi-hulls. Each demi-hull has a running surface configured to contact water when the hull is planing. The running surface extends longitudinally along a keel between an outer chine and an inner chine and aft to a running surface trailing edge. The running surface has most of its surface area outboard the keel. A first step extends laterally across the running surface and between the outer chine and inner chine. A first planing surface is aft the first step along the running surface. The first planing surface has an outboard convex curved surface on an outboard side of the keel extending from the keel to the outer chine and an inboard convex curved surface on an inboard side of the keel extending from the keel to the inner chine.