Abstract: A multi-unit transport refrigeration system including: a first transportation refrigeration unit configured to refrigerate a first transport container; a second transportation refrigeration unit configured to refrigerate a second transport container; and an energy management system including: an energy storage device configured to store electricity to power the first second transportation refrigeration unit; and a power conversion system electrically connecting the energy storage device to the first transportation refrigeration unit and the second transportation refrigeration unit, the power conversion system including: a first DC/DC converter configured to increase a voltage of the electricity received from the energy storage device from a first voltage to a second voltage; and a first DC/AC inverter configured to convert the electricity received from the first DC/DC converter from DC to AC and then convey the electricity to at least one of the first transportation refrigeration unit or the second transporta

Abstract: A method of modulating an optical camera communication (OCC) signal by an OCC transmission node in an OCC system includes acquiring a binary data signal, grouping the binary data signal for every k bits to convert the binary data signal into a global phase shift signal having an integer value from 0 to M?1 (=2k?1), generating a data signal group by mapping the global phase shift signal to first to Mth mapping sequences in the form of an n*M/2-bit sequence based on a preset symbol group mapping table, generating a pulse wave signal by modulating the data signal group, and blinking each of a plurality of light sources included in the OCC transmission node according to the pulse wave signal. Accordingly, performance of the communication system may be improved.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for a fluid intake of a nuclear power generation facility comprise primary and secondary frames. The primary frame defines an enclosed volume having least one inlet opening, and at least one outlet opening in fluid communication with the fluid intake. A primary filter is supported on the primary frame and covers the inlet opening such that fluid passes into the enclosed volume through the primary filter. The secondary frame is located within the volume enclosed by the primary frame. A secondary filter is supported on the secondary frame and defines an enclosed flow passage in communication with the outlet opening, such that fluid passes into the at least one outlet opening through the secondary filter and the enclosed flow passage.

Abstract: In various examples, a printbar is formed from multiple modular fluid ejection subassemblies joined together through a molding process that provides for a continuous planar substrate surface. A mold may secure the modular fluid ejection subassemblies during a molding process in which a runner conveys a molding material to seams between the joined modular fluid ejection subassemblies.

Abstract: The present disclosure provide a driving device for a composite engine valve of a dedicated driving cam. The driving device includes a valve bridge, a dedicated driving cam, a driver, and a driving oil circuit. The driving oil circuit is configured to be intermittently in communication with a main piston hole and an auxiliary piston hole through a closure and disconnection of the driving oil circuit. The driver is fixedly mounted on a rocker arm shaft, which is simple in structure and low in cost. No motion friction between the driver and the rocker arm shaft, and the dedicated driving cam separating from the main piston when the driver is not in operation effectively reduce wear and noise between the dedicated driving cam and the main piston and improve engine power utilization. When the driver is in operation, the dedicated driving cam automatically adjusts a driving valve through a hydraulic gap, and a driving lift is not affected by an initial gap setting.

Abstract: A system and method of extracting or inspecting a feature of an object using thermal imaging, and a method of inspecting an object of a garment product. The system includes a source of thermal influence arranged to heat or cool an object; an imager arranged to capture a plurality of images of the object when the object is subjected to the thermal influence; and an image processor arrange to processing the plurality of images and to distinguish a feature of interest from the other portions of the object presented on the plurality of images.

Abstract: Provided are methods of immunizing a viewport of a medical device against fogging before or during a medical procedure, and related apparatuses and devices. The methods comprise applying plasma to the viewport prior to use, thereby rendering a surface of the viewport highly hydrophilic. The methods eliminate or at least significantly reduce blur due to fogging.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, wherein R1, R3, X, Y, Z, and W are as defined herein. The compounds are, for example, inhibitors of WRN helicase and useful in treating a proliferative disease, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of anastasis, i.e., the process of reversal of apoptosis. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for studying anastasis. The present invention also provides a biosensor comprising (a) a split transcription factor complex comprising one half of a split transcription factor linked to a transmembrane domain via an enzyme cleavable linker; (b) a split transcription factor comprising the other half of the split transcription factor linked to a MTS via an enzyme-cleavable linker; and (c) a reporter system comprising (1) a first nucleic acid encoding a site specific recombinase operably linked to the site specific sequence for the transcription factor; and (2) a second nucleic acid comprising a stop codon cassette flanked by site specific recombination sequences, wherein the split transcription factor is Gal 4 or split Q. In other embodiments, the recombinase is Cre or FLP.

Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a first side of the semiconductor die; a plurality of leads electrically connected to a second side of the semiconductor die opposite the first side; a heat sink clip thermally coupled to a pad at the second side of the semiconductor die; and a molding compound encapsulating the die, part of the leads, part of the heat sink clip, and at least part of the substrate. The molding compound has a first main side, a second main side opposite the first main side and at which the substrate is disposed, and an edge extending between the first main side and the second main side. The leads protrude from opposing first and second faces of the edge of the molding compound. The heat sink clip protrudes from opposing third and fourth faces of the edge of the molding compound.

Abstract: A common gate resistor bypass arrangement for a stacked arrangement of FET switches, the arrangement including a series combination of an nMOS transistor and a pMOS transistor connected across a common gate resistor. During at least a transition portion of the transition state of the stacked arrangement of FET switches, the nMOS transistor and the pMOS transistor are both in an ON state and bypass the common gate resistor. On the other hand, during at least a steady state portion of the ON steady state and the OFF steady state of the stacked arrangement of FET switches, one of the nMOS transistor and the pMOS transistor is in an OFF state and the other of the nMOS transistor and the pMOS transistor is in an ON state, thus not bypassing the common gate resistor.

Abstract: A maintenance solution pipeline is automatically selected from a plurality of maintenance solution pipelines, based on obtained information. The maintenance solution pipeline is to be used in providing a physical asset maintenance solution for a plurality of physical assets. Code and model rendering for the maintenance solution pipeline automatically selected is initiated. Output from an artificial intelligence process is obtained. The output includes an automatically generated risk estimation relating to one or more conditions of at least one physical asset of the plurality of physical assets. Code and model rendering for the maintenance solution pipeline is re-initiated, based on the output from the artificial intelligence process. The maintenance solution pipeline automatically selected is reused.

Abstract: This invention is a broadband intra cavity laser mode convertor. This is a hologram of a complex phase mask imprinted inside of a volume Bragg grating with wide spectral width recorded in photo-thermo-refractive (PTR) glass. This hologram is a broadband phase converting monolithic device capable of use over a broad wavelength range at high instant and average power because of low absorption coefficient and low nonlinear refractive index of PTR glass. Therefore, it can be used for broadband optical beam transformations and conversion of modes in laser resonators.

Abstract: One embodiment includes an electromagnetic device for generating a magnetic field in a workspace. The electromagnetic device includes an elongated sleeve defining a hollow space and having an external surface, a magnetic core, and an electric coil wounded onto the external surface of the elongated sleeve and configured to generate the magnetic field when energized. The magnetic core has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion that is disposed between the first end and the second end and received in the hollow space. The first end is provided with a core tip that is shaped substantially as a cone and has a cone radius greater than zero.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to antimicrobial compositions and their methods of use and manufacture. In particular, the antimicrobial compositions described herein comprise an antimicrobial active, a primary foaming agent, and an L-amino acid to provide rapid antimicrobial efficacy. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions are dermal cleansers. In a most preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial compositions comprise a foam structure enhancing agent.

Abstract: A device for inhibiting condensation distortion on an optical element of a medical instrument configured for insertion into a body cavity is provided. The device may include a housing; a cavity within the housing, the cavity being sized to removably retain at least a portion of the medical instrument therein, wherein the portion includes the optical element; a plasma activation zone within the cavity and arranged such that when the at least a portion of the medical instrument is retained within the cavity, the optical element is located within the plasma activation zone; a plasma generator configured to be activated to cause formation of a plasma cloud in the plasma activation zone in a vicinity of the optical element; and a controller configured to activate the plasma generator for a time period sufficient to cause the optical element to become hydrophilic prior to insertion into the body cavity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for isolating target nucleic acids below a target size from a sample comprising nucleic acid components. In some embodiments, the methods involve one or more aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) compositions, at least one solid phase medium, and at least one buffer. Some embodiments provide a kit comprising one or more ATPS compositions, at least one solid phase medium, and at least one buffer. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing a disease or condition using the methods described herein.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of road infrastructure, and provides a cement-based pervious pavement structure, a manufacturing method of the cement-based pervious pavement structure, and an application of the cement-based pervious pavement structure. The cement-based pervious pavement structure includes: a lower structural layer as the base; an upper surfacing layer overlaid on said lower structural layer and including: 1.0-2.0 parts by weight of upper layer (fine) aggregate; 0.40-0.70 part by weight of cement; 0.02-0.03 part by weight of titanium dioxide; 0.03-0.04 part by weight of water reducing agent; 0.001-0.002 part by weight of defoamer. The cement-based pervious pavement structure provided by the present application can provide air purification function taking into account the practical cost.

Abstract: A processor for a cryptosystem. The processor comprises a hybrid processor architecture including a hardware processor, a software processor and an interconnection interface arranged to exchange data between the hardware processor and the software processor; wherein the hardware processor comprises a plurality of hardware accelerator modules arranged to perform computational tasks including at least one of number theoretic transforms (NTT) computation, arithmetic operations which are more time-consuming when being performed instead by the software-processor.

Abstract: Perforated vehicle screen including, e.g., windshield, rear window, side window, vent window, quarter pane, and/or roof panel. The perforation may comprise any pattern, such as, e.g., cross-hatch, linear, diagonal, circular hole, square hole, polygonal hole, rounded long hole, and/or angular long hole. The vehicle may be autonomous and does not require an operator. In some cases, the vehicle is not autonomous and requires an operator. The perforated screen may be in addition to, or in substitute of, standard glass. The perforated screen may be transparent, semi-transparent, or non-transparent. The perforated screen may be made from plastic, metal, and/or glass, and may be flexible or rigid. For example, the perforated screen may provide structure support to the vehicle. Each of the perforated vehicle screens may be formed in any shape and size to match a vehicle's specific dimensions based on make and model. In addition, a perforated vehicle screen may be convex, concave, or planar.