Abstract: A system for lung assist includes a fiber bundle section including a fiber bundle housing defining a fiber bundle compartment therein, and a fiber bundle within the fiber bundle compartment. The fiber bundle housing includes a first interface on a second end of the fiber bundle housing opposite a first end thereof. The system further includes a base section having a housing including a pressurizing section including a pressurizing compartment and an interface section. The interface section includes an extending section which extends from a lateral end of the pressurizing section. The interface section includes a second interface formed on the extending section, which includes a releasable seal member configured to form a releasable sealing connection with the first interface of the fiber bundle section. The base section housing and the fiber bundle housing are separate elements connected by a releasable, sealing connection between the first and second interfaces.

Abstract: A loading assembly for providing atomic objects to a confinement apparatus is provided. The loading assembly includes an oven configured to generate an atomic flux of an atomic species/isotope having a non-zero nuclear spin. The loading assembly includes mirror and magnet arrays configured to, when optical beams are provided to the arrays, generate a two-dimensional magneto-optical trap (2D MOT) with a simplified repumping scheme. The 2D MOT is configured to generate a substantially collimated atomic beam from the oven generated atomic flux.

Abstract: A system and method facilitates transfers of specimen containers (e.g., vials with caps) between storage cassettes and carrier cassettes. The storage cassettes are designed to be stored in cryogenic refrigerators while the carrier cassettes are designed to be temporarily stored in a portable carrier. A workstation includes a well and removable buckets positioned in the well. The buckets are sized to hold the storage cassettes and carrier cassettes. One or more arrays of antennas underlie the well to allow interrogation of wireless transponders carried by the specimen containers. Improved storage cassettes and carrier cassettes are also described.

Abstract: 7H-Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compound for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure concerns the use of 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by overexpression of DYRK1A (e.g., cancer, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, viral infections, and osteoarthritis).

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a processing chamber and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is configured to rotate about a center axis of a shaft, where the shaft includes a flow path configured to flow gases through the shaft.

Abstract: A baking pan oiling device includes a housing for receiving a plurality of baking pans therethrough during a pan oiling operation, an oil supply fluidly coupled to a plurality of nozzles, and a pump for causing the nozzles to spray oil into at least one orifice of each of the baking pans. A sensor arranged downstream of the nozzles generates signals corresponding to a sensed presence or absence of oil in the baking pan, and a control unit determines the pan oiling device requires attention based on such signals, including causing the pan oiling operation to be stopped, transmitting a message, and/or causing an indicator to be actuated. The sensor may additionally sense pan type and/or color, oil spray pattern on the pan, spray amount on the pan, and so on, and in response, the control unit may generate control signals to facilitate operations of the pan oiling device.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a handle having an interior mounting shaft, a catheter sheath extending distally from the handle, and a sheath hub coupled to the catheter sheath, the sheath hub having a body including at least one of a keyed feature for preventing rotation of the sheath hub relative to the handle, and a snap feature for preventing translation of the sheath hub relative to the handle.

Abstract: A battery housing assembly for housing battery components of an electric vehicle includes a battery tray, a lid, and a sealant. The battery tray includes a channel located outwardly relative to the battery components. The lid is secured to the battery tray and includes an end portion disposed within the channel. The lid further includes at least one alignment feature configured to align the lid and the battery tray. The sealant is disposed within a portion of the channel of the battery tray and is configured to secure the battery tray and the lid to each other. The sealant is further configured to seal an internal cavity of the battery housing assembly.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting an implant is provided. The cutter includes a gearbox; a primary milling bit, a secondary milling bit and a lead screw operatively coupled to the gearbox; an input coupling coupled rigidly to the primary milling bit; and an implant coupler coupled rigidly to the lead screw, wherein the gearbox is operable to translate with respect to the lead screw and to drive the secondary milling bit in response to a driving force applied to the input coupling.

Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric motor driving a main shaft, wherein the main shaft is configured to couple to a crossing gate arm, a position detection unit configured to detect a position of the main shaft, an electronic switching device configured to operate in different switching states, and a programmable control unit configured to control operation of the switching device based on a detected position of the main shaft in combination with a programmed switching state for the detected position.

Abstract: A system for lung assist includes a plurality of fiber bundle sections. Each of the fiber bundle sections includes a fiber bundle housing defining a fiber bundle compartment therein and a fiber bundle positioned within the fiber bundle compartment. The fiber bundle includes a plurality of hollow gas permeable fibers configured to permit diffusion of gas between blood and an interior of the plurality of hollow gas permeable fibers. The plurality of hollow gas permeable fibers is positioned such that blood flows around the plurality of hollow gas permeable fibers when flowing through the fiber bundle compartment. Each fiber bundle is different in at least one property from each other fiber bundle.

Abstract: An example system includes a first gas-turbine engine (GTE) of a plurality of GTEs that are configured to propel an aircraft, the first GTE comprising: a first air-turbine starter (ATS) of a plurality of ATSs, the first ATS configured to rotate a spool of the first GTE; and a first electric starter of a plurality of electric starters, the first electric starter configured to rotate the spool of the first GTE; a second GTE of the plurality of GTEs, the second gas-turbine engine comprising: a second ATS of the plurality of ATSs, the second ATS configured to rotate a spool of the GTE; and a second electric starter of the plurality of electric starters, the second electric starter configured to rotate the spool of the GTE; and one or more controllers configured to control the plurality of GTEs.

Abstract: An example system includes a first gas-turbine engine configured to propel an aircraft, the first gas-turbine engine comprising: a first air-turbine starter, the first air-turbine starter configured to rotate a spool of the first gas-turbine engine; and a first electric starter, the first electric starter configured to rotate the spool of the first gas-turbine engine; and one or more controllers collectively configured to: cause, during a time period, the first-air turbine starter and the first electric starter to start the first gas-turbine engine while the aircraft is on the ground; measure, during the time period, values of one or more parameters of the first gas-turbine engine; and determine, based on the values of the one or more parameters, whether the first electric starter is available for use in performing mid-air restart of the first gas-turbine engine.

Abstract: A starting apparatus for a first gas turbine engine of a plurality of gas turbine engines of an aircraft. The apparatus includes an air turbine starter, an electric machine, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an emergency restart command for the first gas turbine engine while the aircraft is in-flight, determine whether the first gas turbine engine is in operation, determine whether at least a second gas turbine engine of the plurality of gas turbine engines is in operation, and, responsive to receiving the emergency restart command and determining that at least the second gas turbine engine of the plurality of gas turbine engines is in operation and that the first gas turbine engine is not in operation, perform an emergency restart of the first gas turbine engine.

Abstract: An example system includes a plurality of transient voltage suppressors (TVSs) that are connected in series across an electrical bus of an aircraft, the electrical bus having a high side and a low side; a plurality of switches, each switch of the plurality of switches configured to selectively shunt a corresponding TVS of the plurality of TVSs to the low side of the electrical bus; and a controller configured to: determine a desired voltage suppression level; and control operation of the plurality of switches such that the plurality of TVSs provides the desired voltage suppression level.

Abstract: Multifunction spacer-wire clips provide spacing and protection during the shipping of solar panels. A multifunction spacer-wire clip can be subsequently used for wire management during installation and solar panel operation. One example of a spacer-wire clip includes a flange overhang portion, a main body portion. a frame arm portion, and a wire retainer extending from the main body portion sized and configured to selectively retain at least one wire within at least one wire cavity.

Abstract: A system and method includes a first control system having one or more processors onboard a lead vehicle of a vehicle system that includes the lead vehicle and a remote vehicle. The second control system automatically restricts movement of the vehicle system based on a location of the vehicle system. The processors detect a signal instance of an operator actuating an input device, and communicate a vehicle information request message to the second control system. The second control system communicates a list of vehicle identifiers, that includes a vehicle identifier associated with the remote vehicle, to the processors. The processors communicate a wireless linking message, including a request to establish a communication link, to the remote vehicle based on the vehicle identifier associated with the remote vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible architecture for video gaming applications. In some embodiments, the flexible architecture is platform agnostic and provides a continuous visual experience for players across different platforms while engaging them at different levels of play. The architecture provides user interfaces that facilitate access to video gaming applications in various ways that may include: via social networks or sites; via wall posts or via an online social networking service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts; via mobile devices (iOS, Android, or Windows-based smart phones); or via dedicated game consoles.

Abstract: A method for evacuating a volume below a substrate in a substrate processing system includes arranging the substrate on a lift mechanism of a substrate support to define the volume below the substrate between the substrate and an upper surface of the substrate support. An evacuation step is initiated to evacuate the volume below the substrate. The evacuation step includes pumping down the volume below the substrate at least one of through and around the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is lowered during the evacuation step to position the substrate on the upper surface of the substrate support and the evacuation step is terminated.

Abstract: A cylinder deactivation system for an engine includes an engine block defining a cylinder. A valve opens and closes a port to the cylinder. A rocker arm pivots to operate the valve. A camshaft has a cam lift and a cam-to-rocker input system transfers the cam lift through the rocker arm to the valve. A deactivation assembly is disposed in the rocker arm and is responsive to fluid pressure to alternately effect an activated state of the valve and a deactivated state of the valve.