Abstract: The invention provides methods, databases and systems for making glycoprotein products having defined properties.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an insulated wire comprising an insulating dielectric sleeve made with ultraviolet (UV) light cured material. The dielectric sleeve may be a first coat, an intermediate coat, or a last coat for the wire. The dielectric sleeve has a dielectric range of no less than 1000 volts per mil. Also disclosed is a method of making an insulated wire comprising applying a coating material to the wire and curing the wire under UV light to form an insulating dielectric sleeve. This method may be added to an existing insulated wire production process. A system for forming such UV cured insulating coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an insulated wire comprising an insulating dielectric sleeve made with ultraviolet (UV) light cured material, wherein the dielectric sleeve is able to withstand a temperature of 170° C. and above and there is no air space between the dielectric sleeve and the underlying substance. In an embodiment, the dielectric sleeve is a first coat, or an intermediate coat, or a last coat for the wire. In an embodiment, the dielectric sleeve has a dielectric range of no less than 1000 volts per mil. In an embodiment, the dielectric sleeve increases the useable life of the wire. In an embodiment, the insulated wire further comprises one or more thermoplastic coatings. This method may be added to an existing insulated wire production process. A system for forming such UV cured insulating coating is also discussed.

Abstract: A request is received to compute a route from a start point to an end point. The route is computed using map data that includes a plurality of map elements, and route data that includes rules associated with the map elements, each of the rules being triggered by a condition flag that specifies a condition according to which the rule should be applied. The route data is based inputs related to driver experience in a geographic area associated with the route, and the inputs are based on stored data and not real-time or near-real-time data.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an apparatus comprising an expandable tubular; and at least one section of the expandable tubular having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular, forming at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring. In an embodiment, at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring is configured to centralize the expandable tubular when the tubular is in use; and wherein at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring has the same diameter as the expandable tubular after the tubular is radially expanded. Also disclosed herein are method of using and method of making the apparatus.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an expansion device comprising at least one expanding segment; an actuator; and a connector linking the at least one expanding segment to the actuator such that when the actuator is activated, the expanding segment expands or retracts. The actuator is propelled by hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric power. Also disclosed herein is a method expanding a portion of a tubular comprising providing an expansion device comprising at least one expanding segment, an actuator, and a connector linking the at least one expanding segment to the actuator such that when the actuator is activated, the expanding segment expands or retracts; and placing the at least one expanding segment inside the tubular.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of protecting a tubular or a component attached to the tubular, comprising making two sections of the expandable tubular into two complete centralizing rings or two partial centralizing rings having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular, wherein the two complete centralizing rings or partial centralizing rings are on two ends of the component. Also discussed herein is an assembly comprising an expandable tubular, a component attached to the tubular, a sleeve over the component and an adhesive; wherein the adhesive fully covers the space between the inside diameter of the sleeve and the outside diameter of the component. The sleeve remains in place when the tubular is placed down hole. Related methods and assemblies are discussed in further details.

Abstract: An example pressure-driven metered mixing dispensing pump includes a housing, a fluid inlet, a piston disposed in the housing at least partially defining first, second and third chambers, the first and second chambers each in fluid communication with the third chamber, the piston to, in response to first fluid entering the first chamber via the fluid inlet, move in a first direction to decrease the volume of the second chamber thereby ejecting second fluid from the second chamber into the third chamber, a spring to move the piston in a second direction to decrease the volume of the first chamber thereby ejecting at least some of the first fluid from the first chamber into the third chamber thereby mixing the at least some of the first fluid and the second fluid to form a mixture, and an outlet to discharge the mixture from the third chamber.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an assembly comprising an expandable tubular; a section of multiple O rings placed circumferentially over the tubular; and an adhesive between the O rings. In some embodiments, the multiple O rings are made of rubber or a rubber-like material. In some embodiments, the diameter of the O rings is determined by the expanded outer diameter (OD) of the tubular. In some embodiments, the adhesive is compressible and expandable. In some embodiments, the adhesive is able to withstand temperatures and chemicals found in downhole conditions. Also disclosed herein is a method of applying seals on an expandable tubular comprising: providing an expandable tubular; placing a section of multiple O rings circumferentially over the tubular; and applying an adhesive between the O rings.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of protecting a tubular or a component attached to the tubular, comprising making two sections of the expandable tubular into two complete centralizing rings or two partial centralizing rings having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular, wherein the two complete centralizing rings or partial centralizing rings are on two ends of the component. Also discussed herein is an assembly comprising an expandable tubular, a component attached to the tubular, a sleeve over the component and an adhesive; wherein the adhesive fully covers the space between the inside diameter of the sleeve and the outside diameter of the component. The sleeve remains in place when the tubular is placed down hole. Related methods and assemblies are discussed in further details.

Abstract: An injury mitigating stock guard is described. The stock guard includes mutually parallel linear members defining linear pockets therebetween of sufficient size to allow the passage of the hoof of an adult domesticated animal. The linear members include one or more laterally extending flanges that prevent the further passage of the hoof through the bottoms of the pockets to prevent injury.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an apparatus comprising an expandable tubular; and at least one section of the expandable tubular having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular, forming at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring. In an embodiment, at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring is configured to centralize the expandable tubular when the tubular is in use; and wherein at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring has the same diameter as the expandable tubular after the tubular is radially expanded. Also disclosed herein are method of using and method of making the apparatus.

Abstract: An absorbent article having improved softness signals is disclosed. The article may include a topsheet or a backsheet including a nonwoven web. The web may have a basis weight of 30 gsm or less, may be formed of spunlaid fibers including polyolefin and up to 5 percent by weight TiO2, and may be impressed with a pattern of bond impressions to a bond area percentage of at least 10 percent forming a pattern of bonded regions and raised regions. The web may have opacity of 42 or greater; have an average height difference between bonded regions and raised regions of at least 280 ?m; be hydroengorged; and/or have a cross-direction tensile strength of 350 gf/cm. A nonwoven web manufactured to have a suitable combination of such features exhibits an enhanced appearance of softness, soft tactile feel and satisfactory mechanical attributes, while being relatively cost effective.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an apparatus comprising an expandable tubular; and at least one section of the expandable tubular having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular, forming at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring. In an embodiment, at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring is configured to centralize the expandable tubular when the tubular is in use; and wherein at least one complete centralizing ring or at least one partial centralizing ring has the same diameter as the expandable tubular after the tubular is radially expanded. Also disclosed herein are method of using and method of making the apparatus.

Abstract: A process of triggering an Internet packet protocol against malware includes providing protocol trigger mechanisms configured to affect network access and data object access against malware, denial of service attacks, and distributed denial of service attacks, A multi-level security system is established with a cryptographically secure network channel, or another equivalent encrypted channel, and a second object of an encrypted document or data message that uses the secure network channel. The equivalent encrypted channel can be a Virtual Private Network tunnel (VPN) including MPPE/PPTP/CIPE/Open VPN, Secure Socket Layer (SSL), or IPSec tunnel.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy includes, in weight percent, 0.50-1.30% Si, 0.2-0.60% Fe, 0.15% max Cu, 0.5-0.90% Mn, 0.6-1.0% Mg, and 0.20% max Cr, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The alloy may include excess Mg over the amount that can be occupied by Mg—Si precipitates. The alloy may be utilized as a matrix material for a composite that includes a filler material dispersed in the matrix material. One such composite may include boron carbide as a filler material, and the resultant composite may be used for neutron shielding applications.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of applying at least one aggregate to a tubular, comprising attaching the at least one aggregate to a flexible sheet; wrapping the flexible sheet around the tubular with the at least one aggregate between the sheet and tubular. Herein also disclosed is an assembly comprising a tubular, at least one aggregate, and a flexible sheet wrapped around the tubular with the at least one aggregate between the tubular and the sheet. In an embodiment, the at least one aggregate is adhered to the sheet by a first adhesive and the at least one aggregate is adhered to the tubular by a second adhesive, wherein the second adhesive has a higher adhering strength than the first adhesive. In an embodiment, the flexible sheet is removed and the at least one aggregate remains attached to the tubular. The use of such an assembly is discussed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a laundry treating appliance comprising a treating chamber for receiving a load of laundry for treatment according to at least one cycle of operation wherein a dye containing liquid is generated in the treating chamber during the operation, the method comprising backwashing the pre-filter to remove the non-dye material from the pre-filter.

Abstract: A request is received to compute a route from a start point to an end point. The route is computed using map data that includes a plurality of map elements, and route data that includes rules associated with the map elements, each of the rules being triggered by a condition flag that specifies a condition according to which the rule should be applied. The route data is based inputs related to driver experience in a geographic area associated with the route, and the inputs are based on stored data and not real-time or near-real-time data.

Abstract: An absorbent article having improved softness signals is disclosed. The article may include a topsheet or a backsheet including a nonwoven web. The web may have a basis weight of 30 gsm or less, may be formed of spunlaid fibers including polyolefin and up to 5 percent by weight TiO2, and may be impressed with a pattern of bond impressions to a bond area percentage of at least 10 percent forming a pattern of bonded regions and raised regions. The web may have opacity of 42 or greater; have an average height difference between bonded regions and raised regions of at least 280 ?m; be hydroengorged; and/or have a cross-direction tensile strength of 350 gf/cm. A nonwoven web manufactured to have a suitable combination of such features exhibits an enhanced appearance of softness, soft tactile feel and satisfactory mechanical attributes, while being relatively cost effective.