Abstract: A system connecting one more flow lines and includes a connector housing and a connector. The connector housing comprises a first connection passage formed through a wall of the connector housing. The connector is disposed withing the connector housing. A first annular flow path connection is formed between the connector housing and the connector. The first housing annular flow path connection is formed by a first housing annular flow path connection groove. The first housing annular flow path connection groove is formed in an outer side surface of the connector. Alternatively, the first annular flow path connection is formed by a combination of the first housing annular flow path connection groove axially aligned with the first connector annular flow path connection groove. The first connection passage through the connector housing intersects with the first annular flow path connection. A related method includes connecting inserting the connector into the connector housing.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for deriving repair quote estimates. Embodiments can calculate the quotes using several variables. Methods can include obtaining the variables from servers with storage and processes dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the data. A calculation can then be performed according to a formula, which outputs a final repair quote estimate to the user.

Abstract: Various illustrative aspects are directed to a data storage device, method, and one or more processing devices that are configured to: maintain respective measures of write commands associated with respective ones of shingled magnetic recording (SMR) zones defined in a data storage device, wherein data associated with the write commands is stored in a write cache associated with the data storage device; select one of the SMR zones based on the respective measures; perform a pre-heat operation of a laser diode included in a head associated with the selected one of the SMR zones; and perform a continuous write operation in the selected one of the SMR zones following the pre-heat operation, wherein the continuous write operation writes at least a portion of data stored in the write cache associated with the selected one of the SMR zones.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for a cell population comprising engineered cytotoxic innate lymphoid cells engineered for controlled expansion and/or activity, the engineered cytotoxic innate lymphoid cells comprising a synthetic cytokine receptor for a non-physiological ligand. The cytokine receptor may comprise a synthetic gamma chain polypeptide as a first dimerization domain, a first transmembrane domain, and an interleukin-2 receptor subunit gamma (IL-2RG) intracellular domain and a synthetic beta chain polypeptide as a second dimerization domain, a second transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain selected from an interleukin-2 receptor subunit beta (IL-2RB) intracellular domain, an interleukin-7 receptor subunit beta (IL-7RB) intracellular domain, and/or an interleukin-21 receptor subunit beta (IL-21RB) intracellular domain.

Abstract: A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank.

Abstract: Medical systems are described, including a medical system that includes a sheath and a catheter. The sheath is configured to be positioned within a urethra of a patient. A proximal portion of the sheath includes a port configured to receive one or more fluids. The catheter is insertable into the sheath and configured to be movably positioned within the sheath in the urethra. A distal portion of the catheter includes one or more ultrasound transducers configured to perform ultrasound imaging of at least a portion of a prostate of the patient.

Abstract: A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank.

Abstract: A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank.

Abstract: A Data Storage Device (DSD) includes at least one Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) configured to store data and a Non-Volatile Cache (NVC). Write data is stored in a volatile memory in preparation for writing the write data in the at least one NVM. In response to a power loss of the DSD, at least a portion of the data stored in the volatile memory is transferred from the volatile memory to the NVC and one or more parameters are determined for deriving a margin representing an additional amount of data for transfer from the volatile memory to the NVC using a remaining power following a power loss. A size of the NVC is adjusted based at least in part on the derived margin.

Abstract: Autonomous unmanned vehicles (UVs) for responding to situations are described. Embodiments include UVs that launch upon detection of a situation, operate in the area of the situation, and collect and send information about the situation. The UVs may launch from a vehicle involved in the situation, a vehicle responding to the situation, or from a fixed station. In other embodiments, the UVs also provide communications relays to the situation and may facilitate access to the situation by responders. The UVs further may act as decoupled sensors for vehicles. In still other embodiments, the collected information may be used to recreate the situation as it happened.

Abstract: Example integrated separator devices for hardware component separation are disclosed herein. An example apparatus include a processor carrier having an inner edge and an outer edge; and a component separator rotatably coupled to the processor carrier, the component separator including a shaft, an entirety of the component separator closer to a center of the processor carrier than the outer edge is to the center of the processor carrier.

Abstract: A microprocessor heat sink fastener assembly, comprising a base to couple to a heat sink a retention nut to be received by a cavity of the base, and a retention clip to be attached to the base and to be cantilevered therefrom. The retention clip is to engage with a latching structure extending from a latching structure of a retention plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of battery, and discloses an integrated bus bar element for a battery, a battery and a vehicle; wherein the integrated bus bar element comprises a bus bar (20, 20a, 20b), and a plurality of branch bars (28a-28j) for electrical connection to battery cells (10, 10a, 10b) respectively, and the bus bar (20, 20a, 20b) and the branch bars (28a-28j) are made of a single conductor and integrally formed as a single piece. The integrated bus bar element of the present disclosure eliminates the connection points between the bus bar and the branch bars, a step of connecting the bus bar and the branch bars is not required to be implemented during the battery assembly, thus the reliability and assembly convenience of the battery are greatly improved.

Abstract: A refining system includes a Peltier heat exchanger, an evaporation tank, and a nozzle. The Peltier heat exchanger is configured to receive unrefined liquid and comprising a Peltier cell. The nozzle is positioned within the evaporation tank and configured to receive unrefined liquid from the Peltier heat exchanger and provide unrefined liquid into the evaporation tank such that vapor is formed. The Peltier heat exchanger is configured to receive vapor from the evaporation tank while simultaneously receiving unrefined liquid. The Peltier cell is configured to heat unrefined liquid within the Peltier heat exchanger and cool vapor within the Peltier heat exchanger simultaneously.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of battery system, and discloses a battery, a battery enclosure and a vehicle, wherein the battery comprises a battery enclosure defining a receiving space; a thermal isolation panel disposed in the receiving space and dividing the receiving space into a plurality of subspaces; and a plurality of cells respectively arranged in the subspaces and divided into a plurality of groups by the thermal isolation panel; wherein a weakened zone for guiding energy release when thermal runaway occurs in the cells is formed on an enclosure wall of the battery enclosure adjacent to the cell. The cells of the battery are separated by the thermal isolation panel so as to prevent the thermal runaway events from rapid spreading in the battery. At the same time, by providing a weakened zone on the battery enclosure wall adjoining the cell, an optimal venting direction can be provided for the cell in case of a thermal runaway, thus the battery has high safety.

Abstract: A microprocessor heat sink fastener, comprising a nut comprising a thermoplastic material and fibrous fill particles and a bore extending along an axis of the nut. The bore has internal threads. The internal threads comprise a surface. At least one of the fibrous fill particles has first and second ends extending from the surface into a sub-surface region.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for providing message element in electronic communication threads. For example, systems and methods described herein identify message elements in electronic communication threads and add interactions between the message elements to the electronic communication thread.

Abstract: A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank.

Abstract: A dual screen display device may include a set of displays including a first display and a second display. A base may support the displays. A hinge may be coupled between the first and second displays. A channel and post may be provided in the displays and the base to provide a sliding translation between the base and the displays. In some embodiments of the dual screen device, the hinge, channel and post cooperate to provide a coupled translation of the first and second displays relative to the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for providing message element in electronic communication threads. For example, systems and methods described herein identify message elements in electronic communication threads and add interactions between the message elements to the electronic communication thread.