Abstract: A cryogenic magnet structure includes at least two superconducting coils that are substantially symmetric about a central axis and on opposite sides of a median plane. At least one cryostat contains the superconducting coils; and a magnetic yoke surrounds the superconducting coils and contains at least a portion of a chamber, wherein the median plane extends through the chamber. At least one integral maintenance boot assembly is in thermal contact with the superconducting coils and is configured to preserve a sealed vacuum in the cryostat; and a cryogenic refrigerator is in thermal contact with the maintenance boot assembly and is configured to cool the superconducting coils below their critical superconducting temperatures and is configured for removal from thermal contact with the integral maintenance boot assembly without breaking the sealed vacuum in the cryostat.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance signal detection module includes an insulator block having a coil mounting section including a through hole serving as a detection hole into which a sample container is inserted. A low-frequency coil is provided on an inner surface of the through hole. A high-frequency primary resonator is embedded in the coil mounting section so as to surround the low-frequency coil.

Abstract: The curved flow channel with built-in lattice structure provided by the present application is configured with the lattice structure disposed at the outer inside wall of the curved section away from a center of curvature of the curved section. Through geometry and distribution design of the lattice structure, flow rate and flow direction of fluid impacting the lattice structure can be altered, which achieves the purpose of flow rate redistribution in the curved flow channel and produces a downstream flow field with uniform distribution.

Abstract: A coagulation test device for measuring clotting time and clot characteristics of a whole blood sample under different hemostatic conditions. Results of the test are used as an aid in management of patients with coagulopathy of unknown etiology in order to help the physician determine appropriate clinical action to arrest bleeding in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for storing and/or disposing of hazardous waste material such as calcined material. In certain embodiments, the system comprises a filling nozzle having a valve body having a distal end and an outer surface, the outer surface proximate the distal end being configured to sealingly and removeably couple to an inner surface of a filling port of the container. In certain embodiments, the method comprises (a) coupling an outer surface of a filling nozzle with an inner surface of a filling port of a container to form a first seal (b) adding hazardous waste material into the container (c) decoupling the filling port from the filling nozzle and (d) inserting a fill plug into the filling port, the fill plug forming a second seal with the inner surface of the filling port, the second seal being distally spaced from at least a portion of the first seal with respect to the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that may be used in methods of treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology related to the chemical modification and purification of DNA. Specifically, the technology provides methods for performing a bisulfite conversion reaction on small amounts of single-stranded, fragmented DNA and performing the subsequent desulfonation and purification steps on magnetic beads.

Abstract: A technique for performing a visual field test on an eye includes sequentially presenting visual stimuli to the eye on a display. A gaze direction of the eye is monitored with a camera to identify when the gaze direction has drifted from a fixation target. A first intended position associated with a first visual stimulus of the visual stimuli is offset to compensate for drifting of the gaze direction from the fixation target when the gaze direction is determined to have drifted during presentation of the first visual stimulus. User inputs indicating whether the user acknowledges observance of each of the visual stimuli presented are registered.

Abstract: A method of extracting impedance parameters of a three-phase motor utilizes a five-terminal network including first to third winding wires and opposite shaft ends. The method includes connecting two terminals, selected from among the winding wires and the shaft ends, to input and output terminals in order to measure voltage and current of the terminals and to extract input impedance parameters of the five-terminal network, extracting conversion parameters including voltage and current transfer matrices in a common mode, in which the winding wires are commonly connected to the input and output terminals, and in a differential mode, in which the winding wires are differentially connected to the input and output terminals, and calculating impedance parameters in a mixed mode, in which transfer impedance components for the shaft ends in the common mode and the differential mode are mixed, using the extracted input impedance parameters and conversion parameters.

Abstract: New methods and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a small molecule compound inhibitor for EphA4 signaling. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.

Abstract: A meta-solid-state battery includes a first layer disposed on a first current collector, a second layer disposed on a second current collector, and third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer and the second layer are the cathode and anode electrodes. The third layer includes a first meta-solid-state electrolyte material. Each of the cathode and anode electrodes contain: an active material in an amount ranging from approximately 70% to 99.98% by weight, a carbon additive in an amount ranging from approximately 0.010% to 20% by weight, and a second meta-solid-state electrolyte material in an amount ranging from approximately 0.010% to 10% by weight. The first and second meta-solid-state electrolyte material include a gel polymer.

Abstract: A constant amplitude adjusting method and system for pressure pulse of drilling tool including obtaining a current flow velocity value of mud at the rear of a pressure pulse generator in the drilling tool, and sending the current flow velocity value to a controller; the controller compares the current flow velocity value with a preset flow velocity value, and sends an adjustment instruction to the pressure pulse generator according to the comparison result; the pressure pulse generator adjusts the opening degree according to the adjustment instruction of the controller. The adjusting system comprising a pressure pulse generator for generating a pressure pulse wave, and the opening degree is adjustable.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for diagnosing an abnormality of a mobile communication network. The apparatus for diagnosing an abnormality of a mobile communication network includes a modeling unit that models a control plane operation of an analysis target mobile communication network based on a control plane messages collected by a preset Mobile Network Operator to a terminal in a formal model of a form of a state machine, an analysis unit that compares processing required times of a control plane operation model of the modeled analysis target mobile communication network and a control plane operation model of another mobile communication network previously generated in a same path, and a detection unit that detects an abnormal operation of the mobile communication network of the analysis target based on a comparison result.

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method for a plurality of regenerated hair follicle germs, including a step including simultaneously inoculating a microwell plate including regularly arranged microwell portions with mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells, and co-culturing the mesenchymal cells and the epithelial cells using a medium containing a fibroblast growth factor while supplying oxygen to the mesenchymal cells and the epithelial cells from at least an upper surface and a bottom surface of the microwell plate, to thereby form hair follicle germs in the microwell portions, the microwell plate being formed of a material having oxygen permeability. Also provided is a kit for hair regeneration, including: a microwell plate including regularly arranged microwell portions; and a fibroblast growth factor, wherein the microwell plate is formed of a material having oxygen permeability.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fluid pressure measuring device for a measurement-while-drilling tool, which including a first sensor assembly (1), a second sensor assembly (2) and a sealing member (3), wherein a mounting groove (5) is formed on an outer side wall of a drill collar (4) of a measurement-while-drilling tool; the sealing member (3) is fixedly mounted on the mounting groove (5); both the first sensor assembly (1) and the second sensor assembly (2) are fixedly mounted in the mounting groove (5); a first liquid inlet hole (7) is formed in the sealing member (3); a second liquid inlet hole (9) communicated with a center flow channel (8) of the drill collar (4) is formed in the mounting groove (5); a liquid inlet end of the first sensor assembly (1) is communicated with the first liquid inlet hole (7); and a liquid inlet end of the second sensor assembly (2) is communicated with the second liquid inlet hole (9).

Abstract: A security analysis method for a control plane and a system therefor are disclosed. The method includes generating a test case for a security property unsuitable for a control plane operation, transmitting the generated test case to target equipment and receiving a response of the control plane for the test case from the target equipment, and diagnosing security for the security property of the target equipment by analyzing the received response. The generating includes generating the test case for the security property by modulating a value of a specific field in a control plane protocol header into a value unsuitable for an operation on standards.

Abstract: Provided is a tactile sensation recognition device according to an embodiment of the disclosure including: a receiver configured to receive tactile sensation information obtained by sensing a surface of an object through a tactile sensor; a preference determiner configured to determine whether a user prefers the received tactile sensation information, based on a user tactile function fuser(x); and a display displaying a user preference for the received tactile sensation information.

Abstract: A radio frequency applicator comprises an open-ended, hollow waveguide having an aperture therein. A solid insert is positioned within the waveguide. The solid insert has a recess formed therein that is aligned with the aperture. Filler material is provided between facing surfaces of the waveguide and the insert to fill gaps therebetween. A radio frequency (RF) source extends through the aperture and into the recess and is configured to generate RF energy pulses.

Abstract: A silicon carbide diode that contains a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide layer on top of the silicon carbide substrate, two first lower barrier metal portions disposed on the silicon carbide layer and separated from each other along a top surface of the silicon carbide layer, and a first higher barrier metal portion connected to the two lower barrier metal portions. The silicon carbide layer is thinner and having lower doping than the silicon carbide substrate. The first higher barrier metal portion is located between the two first lower barrier metal portions on the silicon carbide layer along a direction of the top surface of the silicon carbide layer. By reducing the leakage current at the junction barrier, the reverse breakdown voltage of the silicon carbide diode is significantly improved.

Abstract: A thermoacoustic imaging system and method for monitoring tissue temperature within a region of interest, which has an object of interest and a reference that are separated by at least one boundary. The system and method include a thermoacoustic imaging system with an adjustable radio frequency (RF) applicator configured to emit RF energy pulses into the tissue region of interest and heat tissue therein, an acoustic receiver configured to receive bipolar acoustic signals generated in response to heating of tissue in the region of interest, and one or more processors that process at least one received bipolar acoustic signal generated in the region of interest in response to the RF energy pulses to determine a peak-to-peak amplitude thereof and calculate a temperature at the at least one boundary using the peak-to-peak amplitude of the at least one bipolar acoustic signal.