Abstract: An embolic device for placement in a body lumen, includes: a first segment having a first linear configuration when located inside a catheter, the first segment being configured to form a first three-dimensional structure when outside the catheter, wherein the first three-dimensional structure defines a cavity; and a second segment extending from the first segment, the second segment having a second linear configuration when located inside the catheter, the second segment being configured to form a second three-dimensional structure when outside the catheter; wherein the cavity of the first three-dimensional structure is configured to accommodate at least a majority of the second three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A database system is operable to execute a row dispersal operator, in conjunction with execution of a query operator execution flow for a corresponding query, to disperse a plurality of input rows across the set of parallelized operations based on determining a plurality of input data blocks that collectively includes the plurality of input rows, where each input data block in the plurality of input data blocks a corresponding proper subset of the plurality of input rows. Each data block of the plurality of input data blocks is assigned to a corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations for processing in accordance with a uniform assignment scheme, and each data block is forwarded to the corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations by reference.

Abstract: The invention provides a trapped ion mobility separator (TIMS) and methods to operate it wherein an ion region of the TIMS, through which ions travel along an axis from an entrance to an exit, has an elongate cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the axis with a long dimension and a short dimension. First and second counteracting forces on the ions along the axis are provided, wherein at least one of the first and second forces has an effect on the ions that is ion mobility dependent, and wherein at least one of the first and second forces varies spatially along the axis such that ions are trapped and separated by ion mobility. Different embodiments provide the first and second forces using different combinations of gas flow and electric field potential, and employ various electrode structures that provide the system with different advantageous characteristics.

Abstract: Techniques for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event are determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. Bets may be made on the possible future states via a touch-sensitive display. A payout may be made to a winner who selects a possible future state that actually occurs.

Abstract: An exemplary inductor includes: a core; at least one winding at least partially arranged around the core, wherein each of the at least one winding includes a vertically-oriented “U” shape; and an overmold covering an upper region of the core and at least a portion of each of the at least one winding.

Abstract: The invention provides a trapped ion mobility separator (TIMS) and methods to operate it wherein an ion region of the TIMS, through which ions travel along an axis from an entrance to an exit, has an elongate cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the axis with a long dimension and a short dimension. First and second counteracting forces on the ions along the axis are provided, wherein at least one of the first and second forces has an effect on the ions that is ion mobility dependent, and wherein at least one of the first and second forces varies spatially along the axis such that ions are trapped and separated by ion mobility. Different embodiments provide the first and second forces using different combinations of gas flow and electric field potential, and employ various electrode structures that provide the system with different advantageous characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides a trapped ion mobility separator (TIMS) and methods to operate it wherein an ion region of the TIMS, through which ions travel along an axis from an entrance to an exit, has an elongate cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the axis with a long dimension and a short dimension. First and second counteracting forces on the ions along the axis are provided, wherein at least one of the first and second forces has an effect on the ions that is ion mobility dependent, and wherein at least one of the first and second forces varies spatially along the axis such that ions are trapped and separated by ion mobility. Different embodiments provide the first and second forces using different combinations of gas flow and electric field potential, and employ various electrode structures that provide the system with different advantageous characteristics.

Abstract: A node of a database system is operable to execute a shuffle operator based on, during a first temporal period, reserving a first amount of memory, allocating, to each of a plurality of other nodes, a corresponding number of fixed-memory units based on the first amount of memory, and process first data received from the plurality of other nodes in accordance with the corresponding number of fixed-memory units allocated to the each of the plurality of other nodes. During a second temporal period after the first temporal period, the first amount of memory is updated to a second amount of memory based on comparing an available amount of memory with a configured memory threshold, an updated corresponding number of fixed-memory units is re-allocated, and second data received from the plurality of other nodes in accordance with the corresponding number of fixed-memory units is processed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnostic device for the characterization of electromagnetic material properties and a method of making and using same. Unlike current diagnostic devices, the diagnostic device comprises a novel waveguide system and is suitable for the characterization of electromagnetic material properties such as permittivity, permeability, and the loss tangent of materials over a broad temperature and pressure range.

Abstract: There is described a cartridge for use with an apparatus for heating aerosol generating material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol generating material. The cartridge includes a first body defining a first chamber and aerosol generating material is located within the first chamber. The first body includes a first base including a sheet of heat conductive material and has a first outer surface and at least a major portion of the first outer surface is for contacting a first heating surface of a heater of the apparatus for heating the aerosol generating material within the first chamber.

Abstract: Methods of semiconductor processing may include forming plasma effluents of a plurality of precursors (e.g., an etchant precursor, an oxygen-containing precursor, and a silicon-and-fluorine-containing precursor like silicon tetrafluoride). The plasma effluents may then contact a silicon-containing material and a mask material on a substrate in a processing region of a semiconductor processing chamber. The mask material may have one or more apertures therein that allow the plasma effluents access to the silicon-containing material. Contacting the silicon-containing material and the mask material with the plasma effluents may cause (i) etching the silicon-containing material with the plasma effluents to form and/or deepen one or more features in the silicon-containing material and (ii) simultaneously etching the mask material and depositing a silicon-and-oxygen-containing material on the mask material with the plasma effluents.

Abstract: A database system operates by: generating first segment addendum data indicating at least one addendum part indicating at least one change to a first segment of a plurality of segments, updating segment part activation data to indicate a first ownership sequence number (OSN) range for activation of the first segment addendum data during query execution, executing a first query, having a first ownership sequence number, based on accessing the first segment in response to first data ownership information tagged with the first ownership sequence number indicating activation of the first segment, and further based on foregoing applying of the at least one addendum part for the first segment in response to the first ownership sequence number falling outside of the first OSN range indicated in the segment part activation data for the first segment addendum data, and executing a second query, having a second ownership sequence number, based on accessing the first segment in response to second data ownership informat

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a wagering system. In one exemplary embodiment, state information of a live event such as a sports game may be received in real time. During the event, a plurality of possible future states of the event and their associated probabilities (and odds) may be determined based on the state information, historical information, and current in-game information. A betting market is created for betting on the possible future states at determined odds. The betting market is closed and winning and losing bets are resolved based on updated state information.

Abstract: A database system is operable to execute a query based on, during a first temporal period, executing a multiplexer operation in conjunction with a first mode of operation to generate a first plurality of multiplexer output, and executing a load operation upon the first plurality of multiplexer output to generate initial load operation output from the first plurality of multiplexer output. In response to a determination to transition to execution of the multiplexer operation in conjunction with a second mode of operation, the multiplexer operation is further executed in conjunction with the second mode of operation during a second temporal period to generate a second plurality of multiplexer output for processing via the load operation. The load operation is further executed upon the second plurality of multiplexer output to generate further load operation output.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are analogs of 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)quinazoline and 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine, which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A database system is operable to execute a query based on, during a first temporal period, executing a multiplexer operation in conjunction with a first mode of operation to generate a first plurality of multiplexer output, and executing a load operation upon the first plurality of multiplexer output to generate initial load operation output from the first plurality of multiplexer output. In response to a determination to transition to execution of the multiplexer operation in conjunction with a second mode of operation, the multiplexer operation is further executed in conjunction with the second mode of operation during a second temporal period to generate a second plurality of multiplexer output for processing via the load operation. The load operation is further executed upon the second plurality of multiplexer output to generate further load operation output.

Abstract: The invention provides a trapped ion mobility separator (TIMS) and methods to operate it wherein an ion region of the TIMS, through which ions travel along an axis from an entrance to an exit, has an elongate cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the axis with a long dimension and a short dimension. First and second counteracting forces on the ions along the axis are provided, wherein at least one of the first and second forces has an effect on the ions that is ion mobility dependent, and wherein at least one of the first and second forces varies spatially along the axis such that ions are trapped and separated by ion mobility. Different embodiments provide the first and second forces using different combinations of gas flow and electric field potential, and employ various electrode structures that provide the system with different advantageous characteristics.

Abstract: A database system is operable to execute a row dispersal operator, in conjunction with execution of a query operator execution flow for a corresponding query, to disperse a plurality of input rows across the set of parallelized operations based on determining a plurality of input data blocks that collectively includes the plurality of input rows, where each input data block in the plurality of input data blocks a corresponding proper subset of the plurality of input rows. Each data block of the plurality of input data blocks is assigned to a corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations for processing in accordance with a uniform assignment scheme, and each data block is forwarded to the corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations by reference.

Abstract: A database system operates by: generating an initial query operator execution flow for a corresponding query for execution that includes an extend operation for execution serially before an aggregation operation indicating grouping performance of a corresponding aggregation by new column values of a new column generated via the extend operation via performance of a corresponding extend function of at least one input column; converting the initial query operator execution flow into an updated query operator execution flow semantically equivalent to the initial query operator execution flow based on: generating an updated aggregation operation to group by input column values of the at least one input column, and pushing the updated aggregation operation for execution serially before the extend operation; and executing the corresponding query by applying the updated query operator execution flow based on: executing the updated aggregation operation upon a plurality of rows to generate a plurality of aggregation

Abstract: A database system is operable to generate an initial query operator execution flow for a corresponding query for execution that includes an extend operation serially before a column-based filtering operation indicating filtering by new column values of a new column generated via the extend operation as a function of an existing column. The initial query operator execution flow is converted into an updated query operator execution based on pushing the column-based filtering operation serially before the extend operation, and updating the column-based filtering operation to filter by existing column values of the existing column via applying an inverse function of the function. The corresponding query is executed by applying the updated query operator execution flow based on executing the column-based filtering operation upon a plurality of rows to generate a filtered subset of the plurality of rows, and executing the extend operation upon only rows in the filtered subset.