Abstract: Modular fluid processing apparatuses, modular components and related methods are provided. A fluid processing apparatus for use in fluid processing systems can include a housing comprising first body half and a second body halves that are secured together. The first body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the first body half and the second body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the second body half with the one or more half bores in the first body half aligning with the one or more half bores in the second body half forming one or more full sleeve-receiving bores. The fluid processing apparatus can include one or more sleeves that are securable between the first and second body halves within the one or more sleeve-receiving bores to form piston pathways within the housing for receiving pistons.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power steering apparatus capable of improving a noise/vibration characteristic derived from a pitch difference. Assuming that a belt pitch refers to a pitch between a plurality of belt tooth portions, the belt pitch in a first state refers to the belt pitch when the power steering apparatus is in an unloaded state that no electric power is supplied to an electric motor, the belt pitch in a second state refers to the belt pitch on one side pulled by a motor pulley when electric power is supplied to the electric motor, and a first pulley pitch refers to a pitch between a plurality of tooth portions of a first pulley, which is one of the motor pulley and a nut pulley that is a pulley on a smaller diameter side, a power steering apparatus satisfies the belt pitch in the first state<the first pulley pitch, ??(1) and an absolute value of (the first pulley pitch?the belt pitch in the second state)<the first pulley pitch?the belt pitch in the first state.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an ultrasound attachment that flexible interacts with an ultrasound probe and provides for securing the attachment to the probe.

Abstract: In a general aspect, motion is detected using wireless signals. In one example, beamforming dynamic information is obtained based on a set of wireless signals transmitted through a space from a first wireless communication device to a second wireless communication device. Motion of an object in the space is detected based on the beamforming dynamic information.

Abstract: A char discharge unit is for discharging char discharged from a filtration unit into a char storage unit in which a pressure is at least temporarily higher pressure than that in the filtration unit. The char discharge unit includes a char discharge line connected to a lower side of the filtration unit in a vertical direction and connected to the char storage unit; a lock hopper installed at an intermediary point of the char discharge line to temporarily store the char; an admission valve installed in the char discharge line between the lock hopper and the filtration unit; a control valve installed in the char discharge line between the lock hopper and the char storage unit; and a control device configured to close the control valve when the admission valve is open, and to close the admission valve when the control valve is open.

Abstract: A terminal-equipped wire in which a terminal fitting and a wire obtained by covering an outer periphery of a conductor with an insulating covering are electrically connected to each other at an electric connection, the terminal-equipped wire including a resin covering that is made of a resin material, and covers the electric connection, wherein: the resin covering includes, in a region that covers at least part of the terminal fitting, a first covering layer that is in contact with a surface of the terminal fitting and a second covering layer that covers at least part of the first covering layer, and the first covering layer has a recess, and the recess is covered by the second covering layer.

Abstract: A cellular communication system comprising a population of cellular communication network nodes comprising a stationary core, a plurality of base stations, and at least one node having mobile station functionality; and a client tunneling functionality co-located with the node having mobile station functionality which is operative to use network topology information obtained via the mobile station functionality to initiate generation of a tunnel having a first end at the node and a second far end at the stationary core.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the lubrication of a planet-carrier for a mechanical reduction gear of a turbine engine, for example of an aircraft. The planet-carrier includes a cage defining an internal housing configured to receive a central sun gear with an axis of rotation X, and an annular row of planet gears arranged around the sun gear. The cage includes two annular walls that are radial with respect to the axis X, and connected to one another at their outer periphery by a cylindrical wall. At least one of the radial walls has orifices for mounting the planet gears, and the cylindrical wall has through-holes for the passage of the gearings of the planet gears so that they may engage with a gearing of the ring gear, which is configured to extend around the planet gears and the cage.

Abstract: Methods for volume rendering of 3D object data are provided. The methods can include classifying 3D object data and determining a transfer function to use to render the 3D object data. based on the classification; incrementally determining voxels to render from the 3D object data; and/or determining a grid that represents the voxels and rendering based on the voxel grid.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for a tourniquet system compression device. The compression device includes a spooling mechanism, a ratchet release, a safety release, and a profile surface. The spooling mechanism includes a first side loading configured to receive a first tourniquet strap, and a second side loading slot configured to receive a second tourniquet strap. The ratchet release disengages a ratchet gear from a pawl. The safety release prevents the ratchet gear from disengaging with the pawl when the safety release is active. The profile surface generates a pressure profile against a subject. The compression device includes a fixed end of webbing. The compression device is coupled to the webbing. The spooling mechanism is configured to gather the webbing. The compression device includes a preset pressure profile. The compression device includes a fixed end fitting. The compression device is configured for side entry loading of the webbing.

Abstract: An ozonation-based method for producing a cementitious material comprises the steps of: (1) mixing a flue gas with an ozone-containing gas to form a mixed flue gas; and introducing the mixed flue gas into an absorption tower, where the mixed flue gas undergoes dry desulfurization and denitrification by reacting with a powdered desulfurizing and denitrificating agent and becomes a treated flue gas; (2) subjecting the treated flue gas to dust removal to generate by-products; and (3) uniformly mixing raw materials that comprise the first by-product, magnesium oxide, fly ash and an additive to give a cementitious material, wherein on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the cementitious material, the first by-product is 20-60 parts by weight, magnesium oxide is 16-33 parts by weight, the fly ash is 15-35 parts by weight, and the additive is 1-15 parts by weight.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston head portion, a pair of piston skirt portions, and a pair of side-wall portions. Each of the side-wall portions includes a pin boss portion having a piston pin hole, and is located between the pair of piston skirt portions. There are set a first axis corresponding to a center longitudinal axis of the piston, a second axis corresponding to an axis of the piston pin holes, and a reference plane corresponding to a plane that passes through the first axis and is orthogonal to the second axis.

Abstract: A plant evaluation system is configured to calculate performance of a plant while receiving setting of operating conditions of the plant and devices installed in the plant and simulating a secular change occurring in the plant during an evaluation target period included in the operating conditions. At least one of the devices is added, a selection of a component improving performance of a certain device is received, and an improvement of the performance of the device by the component is expected and the performance of the plant is calculated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dyeing a substrate comprising (i) elastomeric fibre containing at least 30 wt. % of a first polymer having a glass transition temperature T of less than 60° C. and (ii) non-elastomeric companion fibre containing more than 50 wt. % of a second polymer, said second polymer being polymer having no glass transition temperature or polymer Shaving a glass transition temperature T2 that is at least 20° C. higher than T1, said method comprising: a) contacting the substrate with a dyeing medium to produce a pre-dyed substrate comprising 10 dyed elastomeric fibre and dyed companion fibre; b) contacting the pre-dyed substrate with an extraction medium at a temperature Te and a pressure Pe, to produce a high fastness dyed substrate, said extraction medium comprising at least 50 wt. % of supercritical or liquefied carbon dioxide; wherein Te exceeds Tg1,extraction and wherein Te is less than Tg2,extraction in case the companion 1 fibre contains more than 50 wt.

Abstract: Provided is a precision variable flow rate infusion system and method for delivering a liquid from a reservoir having an initial potential outflow rate to a patient. The system includes at least a first flexible flow rate tubing having a pre-defined flow rate selected at a maximum dosage flow rate for the liquid from the reservoir, the pre-defined flow rate being less than the initial potential outflow rate of the reservoir. Also provided is an adjustable flow rate controller having an inlet and an outlet, at least one internal fluid pathway there between and a fluid pathway modifier structured and arranged to modify the internal fluid pathway from the inlet to the outlet from a closed pathway to a maximum flow pathway with a plurality of different flow rate pathways there between.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can he further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.

Abstract: A connector terminal that is to be attached to a connector housing includes: a terminal main body unit including a wire connection section that is to be electrically connected to a core wire of a wire; and a cover unit configured to be attached to the wire connection section, and to cover the wire connection section. The wire connection section includes a locking portion configured to lock the cover unit. The cover unit includes an engagement portion configured to be engaged with the locking portion so as to lock the cover unit to the wire connection section, and a pressing portion configured to, in a state in which the engagement portion is engaged with the locking portion, sandwich and press the core wire of the wire between the pressing portion and the wire connection section.

Abstract: A stack-based conversation engine is provided. The conversation engine enables a voice or text based virtual assistant to create interactive, conversational experiences in an extensible manner. The conversation engine can be used to support a conversation between a user and a virtual assistant. The conversation engine can be configured to receive, from the virtual assistant, a fulfillment request specifying an intent from the virtual assistant; push an item onto a conversation stack stored, the item including an identifier of the intent; execute an action handler associated with the intent to generate instructions to manipulate the conversation stack; manipulate the conversation stack according to the instructions; and store the conversation stack for subsequent processing in support of the conversation.

Abstract: The present invention provides provide adjustable dual rotary raking machines in which the lateral positions of the rotors and rakes may be moved while in use without stopping operation. The present invention also provides adjustable dual rotary raking machines which are suitable for collecting prunings from agricultural orchards or vineyards having low hanging branches. The present invention further provides adjustable dual rotary raking machines which may be easily collapsed for storage and transport into a small profile that allows multiple options for storing the machines, and does not require special permits to transport the collapsed machines on public roads.

Abstract: A lens member for an LED lighting fixture having a plurality of LED dies mounted on a substrate includes a planar frame having a plurality of apertures and an optically transparent silicone rubber overmolded on a first side of the frame. The overmolded silicone rubber defines a plurality of optical elements. Each optical element is disposed within one of the apertures and is shaped to focus or redirect light transmitted through the optical element.