Abstract: The current invention relates to methods of forming a coating that involves the in-situ formation of drug microspheres. The coating may be applied to a medical device, such as a catheter balloon or a stent. Coated devices and methods of treatment therewith are also encompassed within the embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing storage operations relating to a first secondary copy of electronic data. A storage policy or storage preferences may dictate that a replication copy should be used in storage operations performed to a particular client, sub-client, data, media or other item. Based on the storage policy, when a new client, sub-client, data, media or other item is received, a media agent determines whether there is a replication copy of the item. In the absence of a replication copy, one may be created. The replication copy may be provided by a third party application, or created by the client or a storage management system component. Information regarding the replication copy and its corresponding first secondary copy may be stored in a database. To optimize use of system resources, storage operations relating to the first secondary copy may be performed using the replication copy instead of the first secondary copy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for translating parameterized cells (pcells) that are created using different programming languages. The pcell source code created in a first programming language undergoes a translation process to translate that source code to a second programming language. A validation process is also provided to ensure the correctness of the translations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wavefront sensor using a pair of screens, each having a two-dimensional array of circular apertures, to achieve Moiré effects, and its use to measure the slope of a wavefront.

Abstract: A barricade assembly comprises a pair of laterally spaced uprights for supporting at least one barricade board, and a foldable leg assembly for selectively supporting the uprights in a generally upright position. The leg assembly comprises two pairs of legs, one of which has a sliding connection with the respective uprights, and the other of which has a pivotal connection with the respective legs of the one pair and with the respective uprights. When the legs of both pairs are unfolded, the legs of both pairs support the uprights in a generally upright position, whereas when the legs of both pairs are folded, the legs of the one pair are nested within the legs of the other pair substantially in line with the inner sides of the respective uprights to provide a substantially flat barricade assembly for ease of stacking of a plurality of such barricade assemblies on top of one another during storage and/or transit.

Abstract: An inflator (40) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device includes a primary stage (50) actuatable to produce a primary flow of inflation fluid, a secondary stage (100) actuatable to produce a secondary flow of inflation fluid, and a filter chamber (150) into which the primary and secondary flows of inflation fluid are directed. The inflator (40) also includes a secondary filter assembly (120) that permits the secondary flow of inflation fluid to flow into the filter chamber (150) and blocks particulates from flowing from the filter chamber into the secondary stage (100).

Abstract: A transactional memory (TM) receives an Atomic Metering Command (AMC) across a bus from a processor. The command includes a memory address and a meter pair indicator value. In response to the AMC, the TM pulls an input value (IV). The TM uses the memory address to read a word including multiple credit values from a memory unit. Circuitry within the TM selects a pair of credit values, subtracts the IV from each of the pair of credit values thereby generating a pair of decremented credit values, compares the pair of decremented credit values with a threshold value, respectively, thereby generating a pair of indicator values, performs a lookup based upon the pair of indicator values and the meter pair indicator value, and outputs a selector value and a result value that represents a meter color. The selector value determines the credit values written back to the memory unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of Wi-Fi based location estimates of a mobile device to provide global offset corrections (including automated initialization) and enhanced navigation accuracy through delivery of heading corrections. In an embodiment, dead reckoning tracking data may be received for a tracked subject. The tracking data includes a plurality of tracking points forming a tracking path of the tracked subject. A Wi-Fi position system location estimate is also obtained. The Wi-Fi position system location estimate is one of a plurality of Wi-Fi position system location estimates correlated to the dead reckoning tracking data. And a tracking related parameter is determined based on the correlation of the dead reckoning tracking data to the Wi-Fi position system location estimate.

Abstract: A first packet of a flow received onto an OpenFlow switch causes a flow entry to be added to a flow table, but the associated action is to perform a TCAM lookup. A request is sent to an OpenFlow controller. A response OpenFlow message indicates an action. The response passes through a special dedicated egress fast-path such that the action is applied and the first packet is injected into the main data output path of the switch. A TCAM entry is also added that indicates the action. A second packet of the flow is then received and a flow table lookup causes a TCAM lookup, which indicates the action. The action is applied to the second packet, the packet is output from the switch, and the lookup table is updated so the flow entry will thereafter directly indicate the action. Subsequent packets of the flow do not involve TCAM lookups.

Abstract: A modular lighting system for controlling light output and direction in a pole top luminaire includes a base. Lighting modules which have LEDs mounted on a heat sink include pairs of heat pipes extending from the heat sink plug into the base. Openings in the base receive the heat pipes to support the lighting modules in a desired orientation, enabling location specific customized orientation. The assembly allows universal replacement of pole top luminaires with efficient LED light engines, yet without need for custom parts, thus enabling a wide variety of applications for the lighting modules.

Abstract: A system or methodology for converting thermal energy obtained from solar thermal, photovoltaic, geothermal or industrial waste heat into electrical power is disclosed. The energy efficient way of transferring two steams of liquid solutions containing different concentrations of ionic species is disclosed. The combination of thermal gradient in addition to concentration gradient to improve efficiency, reduce or avoid fouling is disclosed. This invention describes a method of efficient ion migration from concentrated stream to dilute stream thereby improving DC power generation process. The utilization of solar thermal energy from solar collector or concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) generator system or solar thermal power generation (CSP) system provides the additional driving force for ions transport from concentrated stream to dilute stream, apart from the concentration grading to generating power.

Abstract: This application describes techniques for creating a second snapshot of a first snapshot of a set of data, modifying the first snapshot, and reverting the modifications to the first snapshot. For example, portions of one or more transaction logs may be played into a database to put the database in a particular state a particular point in time. The second snapshot may then be used to revert to a prior state of the database such that additional transaction logs may be played into the database. These techniques enable the ability to put the database into multiple states as the database existed at multiple points in time. Therefore, data can be recovered from the database as the data existed at different points in time. Moreover, individual data objects in the database can be accessed and analyzed as the individual data objects existed at different points in time.

Abstract: A method for controlling electricity usage in at least one building through a jack device to a power consuming device includes passing electric power from a powerline and through the jack device to the power consuming device, sensing characteristics of electricity being consumed by the power consuming device using the jack device, sending messages from the jack device about the characteristics of the electricity being consumed, and receiving messages to control the passing of the electric power through the jack device to the power consuming device. The jack device may use a pulse based protocol in sending the messages and receiving the messages through the powerline.

Abstract: A system for thermally working a workpiece has a torch body having a first axial end positionable near the workpiece and a torch receptacle coupled to a second axial end of the torch body. A plurality of ports extend axially through the torch receptacle from a first axial end of the torch receptacle to a second axial end of the torch receptacle. A plurality of fittings provided at the second axial end of the torch body for communication with a subset of the plurality of ports. The torch body comprises one of a plasma torch body and an oxy-fuel torch body that is exchangeably coupled to the torch receptacle. The subset of the plurality of ports is a plasma subset when the plasma torch body is coupled to the torch receptacle and an oxy-fuel subset when the oxy-fuel torch body is coupled to the torch receptacle.

Abstract: A fracturing tool is used for hydraulically fracturing multiple stages of a well bore with treatment fluid. The tool includes a tubular housing retaining a longitudinally sliding sleeve which moves between a first position concealing fluid ports in the tubular housing and a second position in which the ports are uncovered. A deformable seat disposed in the sliding sleeve cooperates with an actuating member which is directed downwardly through a fracturing string locating a plurality of tools therein associated with respective stages of an isolated zone to sequentially uncover the fluid ports. Disposed in the fluid ports are burst plugs arranged to open when exposed to a threshold pressure. All uncovered burst plugs of the tools within the isolated zone can thus be sequentially uncovered and then opened when exposed to the threshold pressure to permit the treatment fluid to exit from the housing into the surrounding well bore.

Abstract: Torque devices are disclosed for controlling insertion of medical devices into a lumen of a patient. The torque devices allow for modulation of the speed of rotation of the medical devices. Methods related to the torque devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo restraint system is provided for a vehicle having a forward seating area and an interior rearward cargo area. The system includes a pane mounted adjacent an interior roof of the vehicle. An airbag is provided for powering the panel from a position adjacent the roof of the vehicle to a position wherein a portion of the panel is adjacent the forward seating area dividing the forward seating area from the cargo area of the vehicle.

Abstract: Imaging systems in which an undedicated optical component—i.e., a component that would be present in the system even in the absence of image stabilization—is configured to undergo corrective motion and/or other correction of image data, and thus to function as a stabilization component. The stabilization component may be a mirror and/or a lens, and a positioner may be provided to tilt, rotate, and/or otherwise precisely adjust the position and orientation of the stabilization component to improve image resolution, compensate for platform motions such as platform vibration, and/or improve image tracking. Because an undedicated optical component functions as the stabilization component, the stabilization occurs upstream, rather than downstream, from separation (if any) of the incoming image data into two or more beams.

Abstract: Provided herein are integration-compatible dielectric films and methods of depositing and modifying them. According to various embodiments, the methods can include deposition of flowable dielectric films targeting specific film properties and/or modification of those properties with an integration-compatible treatment process. In certain embodiments, methods of depositing and modifying flowable dielectric films having tunable wet etch rates and other properties are provided. Wet etch rates can be tuned during integration through am integration-compatible treatment process. Examples of treatment processes include plasma exposure and ultraviolet radiation exposure.