Abstract: An adhesive layer is disclosed and may include a plurality of short chain molecules, each of the plurality of the short chain molecules including a first end and a second end such that the distance between the first end and second end is less than 100 nm and such that first end is configured to attach to a first surface and the second end is configured to attach to a second surface.

Abstract: Changes of a vertical and horizontal position of an item are programmatically monitored relative to at least one three-dimensional (3D) item-specific proximity exclusion attribute that precludes movement of the item into a defined 3D item-configured prohibited region by iteratively querying an item tag of the item for measured vertical and horizontal coordinates of the item tag. In response to determining that a detected change of at least one of the vertical and horizontal position of the item results in the item being located within the defined 3D item-configured prohibited region, an item-specific proximity exclusion alert is generated indicating that the item is located within the defined 3D item-configured prohibited region.

Abstract: A system for delivering bone cement into a bone is provided. The system can include a hydraulic system actuatable to deliver a bone cement mixture from a bone cement container, through a cannula and into a bone. The hydraulic system can have more than one pressure relief mechanism for decreasing pressure in the hydraulic system to cease delivery (e.g., substantially instantaneously) of the bone cement into the bone.

Abstract: Seats and seat assemblies, such as for installation into aircraft, are described herein. In some embodiments, a seat assembly can include a framework configured to be mounted within an aircraft and a plurality of seats coupled to the framework. Each seat can include (a) a seat pan slidably coupled to the framework and (b) a seat back pivotally coupled to the framework and rotatable between an upright position and a reclined position. In some embodiments, the seat back is operably coupled to the seat pan such that movement of the seat back from the upright position to the reclined position moves the seat pan away from seat back to increase the effective recline of the seat.

Abstract: A probe assembly for a surface analysis instrument such as an atomic force microscope (AFM) that accommodates potential thermal drift effects includes a substrate defining a base of the probe assembly, a cantilever extending from the base and having a distal end, and a reflective pad disposed at or near the distal end. The reflective pad has a lateral dimension (e.g., length) between about twenty-five (25) microns, and can be less than a micron. Ideally, the reflective pad is patterned on the cantilever using photolithography. A corresponding method of manufacture of the thermally stable, drift resistant probe is also provided.

Abstract: An adhesive layer is disclosed and may include a plurality of short chain molecules, each of the plurality of the short chain molecules including a first end and a second end such that the distance between the first end and second end is less than 100 nm and such that first end is configured to attach to a first surface and the second end is configured to attach to a second surface.

Abstract: An optical module includes a diffractive optical element (DOE) with a transparent conductive trace disposed over a surface of the DOE. An emitter is configured to direct a beam of optical radiation through the DOE. Control circuitry is coupled to measure a resistance of the transparent conductive trace and to control operation of the emitter responsively to the resistance.

Abstract: An enclosure, includes a housing and a window. The housing is configured to retain a LIDAR-sensor. The window is attached to the housing within an opening defined by the housing. The window is configured to transmit light from the LIDAR-sensor. The window is comprised of a silicone-based polymeric material having a thickness of at least three millimeters. The window is characterized as having a transmittance of at least 80% of the light at a wavelength of 1550 nanometers.

Abstract: A foundationless pole apparatus including an elongated pole shaft, a wheeled rolling weight box, a pole base connected to the pole shaft and securement structure securing the rolling weight box with the front wheels of the rolling weight box on the base to the pole base and the pole shaft.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for communicating video data in packed frames are described. The video data corresponds to multiple asymmetrical display devices, and the packed frames are transmitted through a single display port. In one example a method includes receiving video data targeted to multiple display devices, the data for each display being provided as a set of scanlines for display at a first clock rate, inserting padded scanlines into the set of scanlines to obtain a padded set of scanlines that includes the same number of scanlines a second display device, generating a packed frame by combining the padded set of scanlines with the set of scanlines corresponding to the second display device, and transmitting the packed frame over a communication link. The display devices may have different resolutions. The location of each padded scanline in the padded set of scanlines is identified by configuration information.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for measuring the position of a camera lens carrier moveable by an autofocus actuator. In some embodiments, the method includes generating a measurement of a magnetic field resulting at least in part from the one or more position sensor magnets. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field includes measuring a magnetic field component created at least in part by the one or more position sensor magnets fixedly mounted to the camera lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera lens carrier is moveably coupled to a substrate by the autofocus actuator to provide motion in a direction orthogonal to the substrate. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field component includes measuring the magnetic field component at a sensor fixedly mounted to the substrate of the autofocus actuator.

Abstract: A system for delivering bone cement into a bone is provided. The system can include a hydraulic system actuatable to deliver a bone cement mixture from a bone cement container, through a cannula and into a bone. The hydraulic system can have more than one pressure relief mechanism for decreasing pressure in the hydraulic system to cease delivery (e.g., substantially instantaneously) of the bone cement into the bone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antiwear composition including molybdenum dithiocarbamate and an additional antiwear agent including at least one non-zinc-based antiwear additive. The present disclosure further provides a lubricating composition or hydraulic oil that includes at least one lubricating base oil and an antiwear composition (such as, a non-zinc-based or substantially zinc-free antiwear agent) including an effective amount of molybdenum dithiocarbamate. The disclosure also provides methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for measuring the position of a camera lens carrier moveable by an autofocus actuator. In some embodiments, the method includes generating a measurement of a magnetic field resulting at least in part from the one or more position sensor magnets. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field includes measuring a magnetic field component created at least in part by the one or more position sensor magnets fixedly mounted to the camera lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera lens carrier is moveably coupled to a substrate by the autofocus actuator to provide motion in a direction orthogonal to the substrate. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field component includes measuring the magnetic field component at a sensor fixedly mounted to the substrate of the autofocus actuator.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a process for oxidizing one or more thiol compounds from an alkaline stream. The process may include passing a mixed stream having the alkaline stream to a vessel having an oxidation section, a separation section and a vent gas section. Often, the oxidation section includes a body containing one or more packing elements. The process can further include passing an oxidized alkaline stream to the separation section containing a first chamber and a second chamber. Usually, the first chamber contains a coated mesh and packing. The two sections further form a neck contains a packing, a distributor, and a mesh.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe servers having thermal management features and thermal management systems for servers. These embodiments include heat sinks to be thermally coupled by one or more heat pipes to transfer heat from hotter downstream heat sinks to cooler upstream heat sinks in order to distribute thermal loading across multiple devices. In one embodiment a single heat pipe may be used to thermally couple two heat sinks, whereas in other embodiments a modular heat pipe arrangement may be used. Techniques for thermally coupling modular heat pipes to one another such that vapor sections of adjacent heat pipes overlap are also disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for dynamically allocating data to multiple nodes. The method includes determining the usage of multiple buffers and the capability factors of multiple servers. Data is then allocated to multiple buffers associated with multiple active servers, based on the determined usage and capability factors, in order to keep the processing load on the multiple servers balanced.

Abstract: An enclosure, includes a housing and a window. The housing is configured to retain a LIDAR-sensor. The window is attached to the housing within an opening defined by the housing. The window is configured to transmit light from the LIDAR-sensor. The window is comprised of a silicone-based polymeric material having a thickness of at least three millimeters. The window is characterized as having a transmittance of at least 80% of the light at a wavelength of 1550 nanometers.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an antiviral vector is provided. The antiviral vector includes a replication competent adeno-associated virus (AAV) and an inhibitory expression cassette that includes a nucleotide sequence that encodes an RNAi molecule that inhibits expression of a targeted helper virus (THV) gene. The THV gene may be part of an Adenovirus (Ad) genome, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genome, a Human Herpes Virus (HHV) genome, or a Vaccinia virus (VV) genome.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe servers having thermal management features and thermal management systems for servers. These embodiments include heat sinks to be thermally coupled by one or more heat pipes to transfer heat from hotter downstream heat sinks to cooler upstream heat sinks in order to distribute thermal loading across multiple devices. In one embodiment a single heat pipe may be used to thermally couple two heat sinks, whereas in other embodiments a modular heat pipe arrangement may be used. Techniques for thermally coupling modular heat pipes to one another such that vapor sections of adjacent heat pipes overlap are also disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.