Abstract: A circuit for detecting an optical data signal includes a photonics substrate and first and second photodiodes formed in the photonics substrate. The first photodiode is configured to receive, via an input port formed in the photonics substrate, a first portion of the optical data signal and convert light power of the first portion of the optical data signal to generate a first current based on the optical data signal. The second photodiode is configured to output a second current without receiving any portion of the optical data signal. The second current corresponds to a dark current induced in the second photodiode. The circuit is configured to subtract the second current from the first current to generate an output signal corresponding to a power of the optical data signal without dark current induced in the first photodiode.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis includes a penile prosthetic; a pump; a reservoir; first tubing adapted to couple the penile prosthetic to the pump; second tubing adapted to couple the reservoir to the pump; and a plate adapted to couple with the penile prosthetic. The plate is implantable and adapted to orient the penile prosthetic in an anatomically natal penis position that is adapted for penetrative intercourse.

Abstract: A digital technology transfer system transforms technology transfer documents to a set of digitized manufacturing procedures and operations documentation. The system can transform a technology transfer document to a hierarchical structured model representing a package, or product to be manufactured, and the process for manufacturing the product. The resulting package model can be integrated into a larger model representing an ecosystem of manufacturing entities and plant facilities by assigning steps of the manufacturing process to one or more selected production lines. The system allows participants in the ecosystem to browse the hierarchical model to view information about the manufacturing entities, their plant facilities, and the packages assigned to the respective facilities. The system offers filtered role-specific views of the technology transfer documents, their approval statuses, and their plant assignments.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving consumable products comprising an inner housing arranged within an outer insulated housing, wherein walls of the inner housing define a compartment for receiving consumable products, said walls comprising an inlet wall for inflow of a heat exchange fluid into the compartment, an opposed outlet wall for outflow of a heat exchange fluid out of the compartment, side walls and a base, the side walls and base adjoining the inlet wall to the outlet wall, wherein the inlet wall and outlet wall each include a series of apertures to accommodate a continuous heat exchange fluid flow through the apparatus such that, in operation, consumable products received in the compartment of the inner housing are immersed in the heat exchange fluid to exchange heat with the heat exchange fluid.

Abstract: Lateral flow analyte test systems having a defined geometry that positions a light source at a position relative to a test strip so that a captured image of the test strip is not convoluted with specular reflection, and that permits the light source to illuminate the desired portion of the test strip without the creation of a shadow in the image by the optics of the test strip reader.

Abstract: A thin-film device for a wavelength-tunable semiconductor laser. The device includes a cavity between a high-reflectivity facet and an anti-reflection facet designed to emit a laser light of a wavelength in a tunable range determined by two Vernier-ring resonators with a joint-free-spectral-range between a first wavelength and a second wavelength. The device further includes a film including multiple pairs of a first layer and a second layer sequentially stacking to an outer side of the high-reflectivity facet. Each layer in each pair has one unit of respective optical thickness except one first or second layer in one pair having a larger optical thickness. The film is configured to produce inner reflectivity of the laser light from the high-reflectivity facet at least >90% for wavelengths in the tunable range starting from the first wavelength but at least <50% for wavelengths in a 25 nm range around the second wavelength.

Abstract: An electric stringed musical instrument having a body with a top surface and at least one interior surface, at least two pickup up pockets and at least one control pocket, the pockets connected through a series of channels. A neck is connected to the body and to a headstock. A bridge is connected to the body, at least two pickups are located in the pickup pockets, and at least one control is located in the control pocket. The pickups and controls may be flush mounted with captured screws secured to the interior surface of the body. The neck has may have a width less than 35 mm and includes a fretboard with at least ten spaced frets arranged in a diatonic scale. The neck may include a longitudinal recess for receiving a carbon fiber member permitting the neck to flex perpendicularly to the path of the strings.

Abstract: A circuit for detecting an optical data signal includes a photonics substrate and first and second photodiodes formed in the photonics substrate. The first photodiode is configured to receive, via an input port formed in the photonics substrate, a first portion of the optical data signal and convert light power of the first portion of the optical data signal to generate a first current based on the optical data signal. The second photodiode is configured to output a second current without receiving any portion of the optical data signal. The second current corresponds to a dark current induced in the second photodiode. The circuit is configured to subtract the second current from the first current to generate an output signal corresponding to a power of the optical data signal without dark current induced in the first photodiode.

Abstract: A method for making a pair of photodiodes to detect low-power optical signal includes providing a waveguide including one or more branches in a silicon photonics substrate to deliver an input optical signal to the silicon photonics integrated circuit; forming a pair of nearly redundant photodiodes in silicon photonics platform in the silicon photonics substrate. coupling a first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes optically to each of the one or more branches for receiving the input optical signal combined from all of the one or more branches; coupling a second one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes electrically in series to the first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes; and drawing a current from the first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes under a reversed bias voltage applied to the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes: a clock generator to receive a reference clock signal and generate a first clock signal using the reference clock signal; a counter coupled to the clock generator to maintain a first count regarding a number of cycles of the first clock signal; and a controller coupled to the counter. The controller may be configured to detect a potential security violation when the first count varies from a predetermined value.

Abstract: An electric stringed musical instrument having a body with a top surface and at least one interior surface, at least two pickup up pockets and at least one control pocket, the pockets connected through a series of channels. A neck is connected to the body and to a headstock. A bridge is connected to the body, at least two pickups are located in the pickup pockets, and at least one control is located in the control pocket. The pickups and controls may be flush mounted with captured screws secured to the interior surface of the body. The neck has may have a width less than 35 mm and includes a fretboard with at least ten spaced frets arranged in a diatonic scale. The neck may include a longitudinal recess for receiving a carbon fiber member permitting the neck to flex perpendicularly to the path of the strings.

Abstract: A charcoal-fueled barbecue grill and smoker includes a duct system with “volcanoes” on the inside of the lower grill chamber that match holes in a tube fitted to the lower grill chamber, such that a turning of the tube provides precise venting and temperature control during cooking. A rear stabilizer attached to the lower grill chamber allows the grill to be used either with or without a stand, preventing the grill from toppling over when the lid is opened. The grill may include one or more removable shelves. An ash evacuation system includes a frusto-conical ash bucket that attaches at a hole in the lower grill chamber and held in place by the rear stabilizer using an ash bucket hanger.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis demonstration tool includes a housing having an anterior face and a posterior face, and a male genital tool including a penis tool attached to a scrotum tool, with the male genital tool connected to the anterior face of the housing. An implant including a pump is placed inside of the scrotum tool and an inflatable penile implant placed inside of the penis tool, with the posterior face connected to the housing to secure a reservoir inside of the housing between the anterior face and the posterior face of the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing system, method and control circuitry for quality assured manufacturing of at least two biopharmaceutical products. The manufacturing system comprises a warehouse facility, a hydration facility, and at least two biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, wherein the warehouse facility and hydration facility are comprised in the macro structure. Each biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility is comprised in a respective micro node, and a control facility in the macro structure is configured to control interoperability of the macro structure and the micro nodes by means of a network spine interconnecting the macro structure with each micro node.

Abstract: An apparatus for dissipating heat from a photonic transceiver module. The apparatus includes a top-plate member disposed in a length direction of a package for the photonic transceiver module. The apparatus further includes multiple fins formed on the top-plate member along the length direction from a backend position to a frontend position except at least one fin with a shorter length, forming an elongated void from the backend position to one backend of the at least one fin. Additionally, the apparatus includes a cover member disposed over the multiple fins with a horizontal sheet, two vertical side sheets, and a flange bent vertically from a middle portion of backend of the horizontal sheet. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a spring loaded in the elongated void between the flange and the one backend of the at least one fin to minimize an air gap at the backend of the horizontal sheet.

Abstract: A tool is provided in a kit of parts for an implantable penile prosthesis that includes a first tubing section and a first connector that is attachable to a second tubing section and a second connector. The tool has a vertex end and an open end, a first arm extending from the vertex end to a first distal end, and a second arm extending from the vertex end to a second distal end. The first distal end is spaced apart from the second distal end to define the open end of the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for dissipating heat from a photonic transceiver module. The apparatus includes a top-plate member disposed in a length direction of a package for the photonic transceiver module. The apparatus further includes multiple fins formed on the top-plate member along the length direction from a backend position to a frontend position except at least one fin with a shorter length, forming an elongated void from the backend position to one backend of the at least one fin. Additionally, the apparatus includes a cover member disposed over the multiple fins with a horizontal sheet, two vertical side sheets, and a flange bent vertically from a middle portion of backend of the horizontal sheet. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a spring loaded in the elongated void between the flange and the one backend of the at least one fin to minimize an air gap at the backend of the horizontal sheet.

Abstract: A method for making a pair of photodiodes to detect low-power optical signal includes providing a waveguide including one or more branches in a silicon photonics substrate to deliver an input optical signal to the silicon photonics integrated circuit; forming a pair of nearly redundant photodiodes in silicon photonics platform in the silicon photonics substrate. coupling a first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes optically to each of the one or more branches for receiving the input optical signal combined from all of the one or more branches; coupling a second one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes electrically in series to the first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes; and drawing a current from the first one of the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes under a reversed bias voltage applied to the pair of nearly redundant photodiodes.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving biological products comprising an inner housing arranged within an outer insulated housing, wherein walls of the inner housing define a compartment for receiving biological products, said walls comprising an inlet wall for inflow of a heat exchange fluid into the compartment, an opposed outlet wall for outflow of a heat exchange fluid out of the compartment, side walls and a base, the side walls and base adjoining the inlet wall to the outlet wall, wherein the inlet wall and outlet wall each include a series of apertures to accommodate a continuous heat exchange fluid flow through the apparatus such that, in operation, biological products received in the compartment of the inner housing are immersed in the heat exchange fluid to exchange heat with the heat exchange fluid.