Abstract: Testing prototype indices is provided. The method comprises receiving input of a number of historical index values and performing a number of Monte Carlo simulations based on the historical index values to predict future index values. A number of attributes of the historical index values are calculated, and the Monte Carlo simulations are correlated with the attributes to identify a filtered subset of predicted future index values having an accuracy above a defined threshold. The filtered subset of predicted future index values are fed into a deep neural network (DNN) that outputs a confidence score for each of the filtered subset of predictive future index values.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is thicker and more rigid than the scrim sheet.

Abstract: Methods for preparation of a carbon membrane include providing a solution comprising a diacetyl biphenyl monomer and an alkylsulfonic acid. The solution is treated under such conditions that an aldol condensation reaction occurs so as to produce a porous polymer network. The porous polymer network is treated under such conditions that a Scholl reaction occurs.

Abstract: A system for controlling vehicle ride height include a suspension controller. The suspension controller is coupled to a motion sensor attached to a chassis of a vehicle and additional motion sensors each attached to a suspension member of the vehicle that pivots relative to the chassis. The suspension controller receives motion sensor data from the motion sensors and determines relative angular position of each suspension member as a function of motion sensor data received from the motion sensor attached to the chassis and motion sensor data received from the motion sensor attached to the suspension member. The suspension controller adjusts an air suspension based on the relative angular position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to development of a eukaryotic cell expression vector satisfying optimized conditions for gene therapies and DNA vaccines. As a result of replacing the full HCMV regulatory and transcribed region including the immediate early (IE) gene intron A of the HCMV Towne strain and the same region of various HCMV strains at the pVAX1 promoter region and comparing the difference in gene expression efficiency for the different HCMV strains, the eukaryotic cell expression vector of the present disclosure could increase the expression of various genes by about 50-150% as compared to the HCMV Towne strain. Through this, pHP3 was developed as a vector exhibiting high expression in eukaryotic cells, and it can be usefully used for gene therapies or DNA vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter panel (1) intended for a drum filter (2), said filter panel (1) having multiple filter holes (3) wherein each filter hole (3) has a length L and a width W, wherein at least a substantial amount of the filter holes (3) has a length L which is at least 1.5 times the width W, wherein the filter panel (1) has a free surface area which is higher than 81%, preferably at least 83%, more preferably at least 85%, on a side of the filter panel (1) intended to be in contact with a filter cloth of the drum filter (2).

Abstract: A method for providing a permanent barrier in a well includes lowering a first, particulate constituent of a pyrotechnic mixture to a desired location in the well, wherein the first constituent is a metal oxide. The method further includes waiting a first predetermined period of time to allow the first, particulate constituent to settle as sediment at the desired location, lowering a second constituent of the pyrotechnic mixture to the desired location in the well, wherein the second constituent is a metal, and igniting the pyrotechnic mixture to start a heat generating exothermic reduction-oxidation process.

Abstract: A pneumatic actuator (4b), in particular for use in a pressure wave generator (1) comprises: a first piston surface (91) which acts counter to a gaseous working medium in a first volume (41), wherein a pressure in the first volume (41) effects an actuator force in a first direction upon the first piston surface (91); a second piston surface (92) which acts counter to the working medium in a second volume (42), wherein a pressure in the second volume (42) effects an actuator force in a second direction opposite to the first direction, upon the second piston surface (92); a throttle between the first volume (41) and the second volume (42); an inlet/outlet opening (45) of the first volume (41) for bringing the working medium into and discharging it out of, the first volume; wherein the first piston surface (91) is larger than the second piston surface (92).

Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing search queries. The method uses a number of processor units to receive data records. The number of processor units identify a set of data record pairs from the data records. The number of processor units generates a list of long data records based on frequencies of occurrences for long data records associated with each short data record in the set of data record pairs. The number of processor units receive a search query comprises a number of short data records in the set of data record pairs. The number of processor units identify a number of long data records for each short data record in the number of short data records using the lists of long data records for short data records. The number of processor units expand the search query by adding the number of long data records to the search query.

Abstract: An arrangement for machining workpieces includes a machining tool (1) having a cutting edge region (3) and a shank (30), the shank (30) having a conical shank region (5) and a receiving region (4) arranged adjacent to the shank region (5), a tool extension (2) having a conical receiving region (21), the conical shank region (5) and the conical receiving region (21) being designed complementary to each other such that the machining tool (1) is held between the conical shank region (5) and the conical receiving region (21) exclusively by means of a force-fitting connection in the tool extension (2), a tool holding device (15) for receiving the tool extension (2). The tool holding device (15) is adapted to be connected to a rotatable spindle of a machine tool. The cutting edge region (3) has a maximum diameter D1 in a plane E perpendicular to a center axis X.

Abstract: A method of constructing a building is disclosed, including selecting a standard dimension less than a wide-load trucking permit limit and designing a building on a grid defined by the selected standard dimension. The building includes a plurality of prefabricated elements, wherein each prefabricated element has a width correspond to the selected standard dimension. The plurality of prefabricated elements includes a wall panel, a roof panel, a laterally resistive frame, and a rebar cage. The method includes fabricating each of the plurality of prefabricated elements at a manufacturing plant and transporting the elements by truck to a building site. The method includes constructing intersecting grade beam footings at the building site and pouring a slab between the intersecting grade beam footings. The grade beam footings include the rebar cage and have a uniform width and depth, the grade beam footings and the slab having contiguous upper surfaces.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide floating vessels. A floating vessels is provided by assembling a hull with an integrated multi-beam keel system to a deck to form one or more sealable cavities in which various type of goods may be stored, such as food, electronics, drinks, and/or other goods that a user desires to keep segregated from surrounding water and/or environment while traveling to, from, and on a body of water, such as a pond, river, lake, or ocean, for example, or while visiting a pool. The hull, deck, and any sealing lids of for the floating vessel may be thermally insulating so as to keep goods sealed within thermally isolated from surrounding water and/or the general environment. The floating vessel may include one or more strap anchors and/or fitted slots configured to secure a portage assembly to the floating vessel to facilitate conveying the floating vessel over land to and from a body of water.

Abstract: A method for point-in-time visualization system management is provided. The method includes receiving organizational structure queries from user interfaces, creating organizational hierarchy database queries from the organizational structure query, and converting the results of those queries into entity change parameters lists and organizational tree structures for display on the user interface. The displayed organizational tree structure and entity change parameters can be filtered via controls available on the user interface.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide an Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensor attached to the surface of industrial equipment to acquire data, the IoT sensor including: a first substrate; a first connector electrically connected to the first substrate and attached to the surface of the first substrate to transfer a measurement signal of the sensor; a cable formed of a flexible conductive wire and having one end connected to the first connector; a second connector connected to the other end of the cable and configured to receive the measurement signal of the sensor; and a communication module attached to a second substrate connected to the second connector.

Abstract: A transport surface reinforcement system comprising a foundation layer having a first surface and a second surface, a top surface layer having a first surface and a second surface, a bituminous layer having a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface of the bituminous layer faces the first surface of the foundation layer, a reinforcement network having a first surface and a second surface where the reinforcement network is arranged on the first surface of the foundation layer, or between the foundation layer and the top surface layer, where the reinforcement network comprises a plurality of primary fibre structures extending along a primary axis, where the plurality of primary fibre structures are arranged at a distance from each other in a direction of a secondary axis, a plurality of secondary fibre structures extending along the secondary axis, where the plurality of primary fibre structures are arranged at a distance from each other in a direction of the primary axis, where at least one

Abstract: A surgical system and method of operating the same involve a surgical operating table is controllable and adjustable and that supports a patient thereon. A robotic system includes a moveable arm that supports and moves an end effector relative to a surgical site of the patient. Controller(s) coupled to the surgical operating table and to the robotic system associate a virtual boundary with respect to the surgical site and detect that the end effector is outside of the virtual boundary. In response to detection of the end effector being outside of the virtual boundary, the controller(s) command adjustment of the surgical operating table to reposition the surgical site and the virtual boundary to enable the end effector to be inside the virtual boundary.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer product for monitoring emission data transmitted over a network. A computer system collects emission data received from sensor devices over the network. The computer system compares the emission data to a set of thresholds for the emission data to form a comparison between the emission data and the set of thresholds. The computer system changes a collection of additional emission data from the sensor devices over the network based on the comparison between the emission data and the set of thresholds.

Abstract: The invention provides an easy lock connector with unlock structure applied to a flat wire and a circuit board. The flat wire has a notch and a ground wire on the two sides of a head end respectively. The easy-lock connector includes an upper housing, a lower housing, a rubber core and a terminal. After the notch of the flat wire is buckled by a stopper of the lower housing, by pressing a pressing member of the upper housing, the pressing member applies an external force to an elastic member of the lower housing to deform the elastic member. An extension arm of the lower housing is linked by the elastic member to cause the stopper to act in one direction so as to release the state of the stopper from locking the gap. In another embodiment, the easy-lock connector can also achieve an electromagnetic shielding effect by adding a shielding iron shell.

Abstract: A partially foam encased pocketed spring assembly is made in a fully automated assembly machine. A first foam rail is introduced into the assembly machine and glued to upper and lower substrate webs. A first string of pocketed springs is then glued to a side surface of the first foam rail between upper and lower substrate webs and glued to the upper and lower substrate webs. Additional strings are joined together to create a pocketed spring interior. A second foam rail is then introduced into the assembly machine and glued to an outer string and to the upper and lower substrate webs to create a core. Third and fourth foam rails are glued to the core.