Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) system can include a plurality of PV modules and circuitry configured to receive an indication of a status of the PV system and to, in response to the indication, determine whether to switch between a first state in which the PV modules output DC power and a second state in which the PV modules do not output power.

Abstract: A method for conveying a data message using a public ledger includes: generating, by a generation module of a processing server, a data message, wherein the data message comprises one or more data values; electronically transmitting, by a transmitting device of the processing server, a data signal superimposed with the generated data message to a first computing system; receiving, by a receiving device of the processing server, a data signal superimposed with an encrypted message from the first computing system, wherein the encrypted message is generated via application of one or more encryption algorithms to the generated data message using at least one encryption key; appending, by the generation module of the processing server, an identification value to the encrypted message; and submitting, by the transmitting device of the processing server, the appended encrypted message to a public ledger associated with a second computing system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an assembly and method for attaching a heliostat to a foundation in a tower-based solar thermal CSP installation. A heliostat securing assembly for securing a heliostat to a tubular foundation post comprises an insert locatable within an upper opening in the foundation post, the insert defining an aperture for receiving a support shaft of the heliostat. A clamp arrangement, for locating the insert in the upper opening in the foundation post, has at least one inner or outer bearing surface configured to bear against at least one corresponding outer or inner bearing surface of the insert. One or more urging connectors, for connecting the insert and the clamp arrangement, is operable to urge at least one of the insert and the clamp arrangement toward the other in an axial direction of the foundation post.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for automatically protecting sensitive information data entering application logs, events, metrics, traces, or other outputs are disclosed. A processor receives source code associated with an application being developed; parses the source code and identifies variables or fields in the source code that include sensitive information data; applies artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithm to the source code to automatically identify variables that contain the sensitive information data based on the identified variables or fields and annotating accordingly. Each annotation is a hint that data associated with corresponding annotation is confidential and sensitive information that should not be published, logged, or printed.

Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to two-piece dressings. In one aspect, a two-piece dressing includes a drape including a first light switchable adhesive, and a pad. The pad includes a second light switchable adhesive configured to couple the pad to the drape and a light source configured to emit light and activate at least the second light switchable adhesive. In another aspect a two-piece dressing includes a drape and a pad. The pad is configured to be coupled to the drape and to a light source, and the pad includes a light switchable adhesive configured to couple the pad to the drape. The light source is configured to emit light to activate the light switchable adhesive to decouple the pad from the drape, and the pad is configured to direct the light to activate second light switchable adhesive to decouple the drape from a tissue site.

Abstract: A collapsible pet crate that is easy to operate, aesthetically pleasing, quiet, light, durable, easy to clean, and safe and comfortable for the animal. Also disclosed herein are methods of operating a collapsible pet crate. The collapsible pet crate disclosed herein can further include one-step operation, environmentally safe and pet-friendly materials, and method to include various pet-friendly accessories.

Abstract: A beam layout is optimised for a given traffic distribution and network state by determining optimum beam centre positions and generating a beam layout so as to meet system requirements and minimise the distances of locations within a coverage area from the optimum beam centre positions. Adjacent beams in low traffic areas may be merged.

Abstract: A device for retaining a bicycle chain on a sprocket includes a base plate defining a plurality of fastener openings centered on an origin. A center of each of the plurality of fastener openings is disposed at a first radial distance from the origin. The origin defines an axis extending substantially orthogonally from a plane defined by two lines extending from the origin and at least two centers of the centers of the plurality of fastener openings. A first guard is secured to the base plate and includes a first guard retaining surface including a first curved surface defined by a second radial distance from the axis that is greater than the first radial distance and a first guard guiding surface having a first end adjacent the first guard retaining surface and a second end distal from the first end. The first end is disposed at the second radial distance from the axis. The second end is disposed at a third radial distance from the axis. The third radial distance is greater than the second radial distance.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.

Abstract: A heat rejection panel that comprises a chassis having a first side, an opposing second side, and an aperture extending therethrough. The panel additionally comprises at least one oscillating heat pipe (OHP) plate disposed over a portion of the first side and/or the second side of the chassis. Each OHP plate includes a first face, an opposing second face, and a plurality of internal OHP channels. A portion of the first face and/or second face of each OHP plate is accessible for thermal interfacing with a heat source. A portion of the second face of each OHP plate is accessible for thermal interfacing with a heat sink. Each OHP plate will remove heat from the heat source, spread the removed heat throughout each OHP plate to provide an isothermal OHP plate, and reject the heat to the heat sink.

Abstract: A lumbar support pouch for a ballistics vest comprises an elongate pouch having a first open end and a second open end. A laterally extending tab is attached to an upper side of the elongate pouch and is configured to attach to a lower end of a ballistics vest. A first medical kit is inserted into and retained by the first pocket and has a first grasping strap extending from the first medical kit for grasping by a user. A second medical kit is inserted into and retained by the second pocket and has a second grasping strap extending from the second medical kit for grasping by a user. The pouch and medical kits form a lumbar support for a ballistics vest when attached thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outsole for a shoe, in particular for a soccer shoe, and it further relates to a shoe with such an outsole, and to a method for the manufacture of such items. Provided is an outsole for a shoe, in particular for a soccer shoe, which comprises: a first main stud disposed on a bottom surface of the outsole, and a first peripheral stud disposed on a peripheral surface of the outsole, wherein a tip of the first main stud and a tip of the first peripheral stud are linked by a first bridge portion. Also provided is an outsole for a shoe, in particular for a soccer shoe, comprising: a first main stud disposed on a bottom surface of the outsole, and a first peripheral stud disposed on a peripheral surface of the outsole, wherein the first peripheral stud has a generally triangular shape, preferably wherein two corners are pointing outwards and one corner is pointing inwards.

Abstract: The invention is an epoxy resin system useful as an adhesive for high temperature applications. The system is a combination of a diglycidyl ether a bisphenol epoxy resin(s), at amounts of 30-70% by weight, with 1-10% by weight of an epoxy novolac resin 10-30% by weight of a polyurethane toughener which preferably has the terminal isocyanate functional group blocked, 1-8% by weight of a hardener, 0.1-% by weight of a cure accelerator, preferably a latent urea cure accelerator, provides the desired balance of mechanical strength and elastic modulus. The epoxy novolac resin is characterized by at least one of the following features: (i) having a viscosity at 25 degrees C. of less than 3000 mPa-s according to ASTM D-445, (ii) an average number of epoxide groups per molecule of more than 2 but less than 3.7, and (iii) a molecular weight of less than 750 g/mol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an upper for a shoe, including an inner layer; an outer layer overlapping the inner layer at least partially; wherein the outer layer includes a plurality of cuts; wherein the inner layer includes a plurality of protrusions; wherein each cut at least partially overlaps at least one protrusion; wherein each protrusion causes an extension in width of its corresponding cut when the shoe is worn.

Abstract: An electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) thruster includes a magnetic field source configured to generate a magnetic field, a thruster body that defines a chamber, the thruster body being disposed relative to the magnetic field source such that the magnetic field is present in the chamber and such that a magnetic nozzle is established, an antenna configured to propagate radio frequency (RF) power within the chamber, and a waveform generator coupled to the antenna to generate an RF waveform for the RF power. The waveform generator is configured such that the RF waveform includes multiple frequencies.

Abstract: Described is a method of manufacturing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) fibres containing an antimicrobial, the fibres being suitable for use in the preparation of wound dressings, wherein the antimicrobial is selected from the group consisting of a biguanide, a biguanide derivative, octenidine, taurolidine, and a combination of two or more thereof, the method comprising, submerging CMC fibres comprising at least 95 wt % carboxymethylcellulose on a dry weight basis in a treatment solution for a duration adequate to provide the CMC fibres containing an antimicrobial, the treatment solution comprising the antimicrobial and at least 70 wt % of a water-miscible organic solvent selected from C1-C4 alkanols, C3-C5 ketones, and a combination of two or more thereof. Anti-microbial CMC fibres obtained by the methods and wound dressings containing such fibres are also described.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe including first and second sole segments that overlap at least partially. The first sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a mid-foot portion of the outsole. The second sole segment can include at least one stud and be arranged at least in a toe portion of the outsole. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a first cushion element arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one first stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole can include a second cushion element being arranged between the first sole segment and the second sole segment and overlapping with at least one second stud of the first or second sole segment. In some embodiments, the outsole may be an outsole for a football shoe.