Abstract: A filter cartridge for a coalescer includes an inner support cylinder, an outer support cylinder, and a filter medium. The inner support cylinder defines a fluid entry passageway inboard of the cylinder. The outer support cylinder is concentrically spaced from the inner support cylinder and defines a fluid exit outboard of the cylinder. The inner support cylinder and the outer support cylinder together define a central fluid passageway between them. The filter medium is positioned in the central fluid passageway and includes a number of pleats with different lengths.

Abstract: A datacenter including a plurality of racks. The racks associated with a motorized and/or automated system to move the racks between first and second positions. In the first position, the racks are arranged in a side-by-side fashion in one or more rows. In the second position, a rack is moved so that a lateral side of the rack is accessible. In some embodiments, the racks include a motor and gear system for interacting with tracks. In some embodiments, each of the racks includes a plurality of chassis, each chassis including a plurality of input/output (I/O) connectors to receive a connector of a cable, the plurality of I/O connectors are arranged along a lateral side of the chassis so that they are accessible when the rack is in the second position. In use, the racks may be moved between the first and second positions while the chassis remain in normal operation.

Abstract: Lock assemblies for ladders and other rail assemblies are provided. In some embodiments, a ladder section includes a first rail and a second rail with openings extending therethrough. A lock assembly is disposed between the first rail and the second rail to selectively engage the opening in the first and second rails. The lock assembly includes a first rod and a second rod. The lock assembly also includes a first pusher that engages the first rod and a second pusher that engages the second rod. A first lever extends from an outer surface of the first pusher. A second lever extends from an outer surface of the second pusher to create a pinch grasp portion with the first lever. The lock assembly has a locked position that secures the ladder section and an unlocked position that allows the ladder section to be reconfigured with respect to another structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biological sample receiver (100) comprising: a planar substrate (10) for receiving a biological sample including a surface area (11) for accepting a biological sample; an envelope (25) substantially surrounding the substrate, said envelope including an opening (34) for facilitating the deposit of a biological sample onto said surface area (11); and a protective cover (40,50,60) formed around the envelope said protective cover including a closure panel (60) moveable at least to a first position where the opening (34) of the envelope is at least partially concealed, and to a second position where the opening (34) is exposed at least sufficiently to allow said deposit, the protective cover (40,50,60) being arranged further to allow the slidable separation of the envelope from the cover; the device being characterised in that said envelope and said cover are formed from a single sheet (15) of folded material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crystallizable shrinkable films and thermoformable film(s) or sheet(s) comprising blends of polyester compositions which comprise residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NPG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), and diethylene glycol (DEG), in certain compositional ranges having certain advantages and improved properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biological sample receiver (100) comprising: a planar substrate (10) for receiving a biological sample including a surface area (11) for accepting a biological sample; an envelope (25) substantially surrounding the substrate, said envelope including an opening (34) for facilitating the deposit of a biological sample onto said surface area (11); and a protective cover (40,50,60) formed around the envelope said protective cover including a closure panel (60) moveable at least to a first position where the opening (34) of the envelope is at least partially concealed, and to a second position where the opening (34) is exposed at least sufficiently to allow said deposit, the protective cover (40,50,60) being arranged further to allow the slidable separation of the envelope from the cover; the device being characterised in that said envelope and said cover are formed from a single sheet (15) of folded material.

Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole, a wireless charging transmitter pod, and a wireless charging mat. The insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface and a ground-facing lower surface. One or more sensors, one or more batteries, and a wireless charging receiver pod are embedded in the insole bulk. The transmitter pod receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk. The mat receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The mat is positionable adjacent the ground-facing lower surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the first insole bulk. The system is configured to allow only one of the transmitter pod and the mat to provide energy to the receiver pod at a given time.

Abstract: A blend composition comprising a first polyester and a second polyester. The first and second polyesters each comprises residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NPG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), and/or diethylene glycol (DEG). The first polyester comprises NPG, CHDM, and DEG in a combined amount that is less than the second polyester. The blend composition can be useful for producing a shrink film exhibiting high ultimate shrinkage (e.g., >65% at 95° C. for 10 seconds) and a high strain induced crystalline melting point (e.g., greater than 190° C.).

Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole, a wireless charging transmitter pod, and a wireless charging mat. The insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface and a ground-facing lower surface. One or more sensors, one or more batteries, and a wireless charging receiver pod are embedded in the insole bulk. The transmitter pod receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk. The mat receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The mat is positionable adjacent the ground-facing lower surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the first insole bulk. The system is configured to allow only one of the transmitter pod and the mat to provide energy to the receiver pod at a given time.

Abstract: Techniques for generating action recommendations for a data tape system are disclosed. A data tape system generates action recommendations for a data tape based on library-based metadata messages as well as a measured data quality value of the data tape. The system initiates an operation resulting in the data tape interacting with a media drive. A data tape library controller generates one or more metadata messages based on a result of a requested operation. The metadata message may include information regarding the type of error and a default recommended course of action. The system generates the recommended action for the data tape using a trained machine learning model.

Abstract: A method for creating a cryptographically secured digital asset includes: a. using at least a first activity data sensor to collect data relating to an activity carried out by a user, b. transmitting the data to a processing system, c. using the processing system to generate a digital asset based on the data, and d. cryptographically securing the digital asset. A system for creating a cryptographically secured digital asset includes at least a first activity data sensor configured to collect data relating to an activity carried out by a user, and a processing system configured to receive the data from the first activity data sensor, generate a digital asset based on the data, and cryptographically secure the digital asset.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for calibrating force sensors is provided. The force sensors can be provided in a wearable device worn by a user underfoot. A force sensing apparatus has a plurality of apparatus force sensors and a charging unit. The charging unit can charge an energy storage device of the wearable device when the wearable device is received on the upper surface of the apparatus. The force sensing apparatus can sense a force applied to the upper surface of the apparatus when the wearable device is worn by a user while standing on the upper surface of the apparatus. At the same time, the force sensors in the wearable device can generate sensor readings. The system can determine a calibration model for the device force sensors by comparing the force values from the apparatus force sensors and the device force sensors in the wearable device.

Abstract: A force sensor and sensor system for measuring shear force and/or vertical torque. The force sensor has an upper substrate layer, a lower substrate layer, an upper sensor portion, and a lower sensor portion. The upper sensor portion has an upper conductive layer and an upper force-sensitive resistor layer applied to the upper conductive layer. The lower sensor portion has a lower conductive layer applied to the upper surface of the lower substrate layer and a lower force-sensitive resistor layer applied to the lower conductive layer. The lower force-sensitive resistor layer and the upper force-sensitive resistor layer are laterally offset under a zero-shear force condition and/or a zero-torque condition and the lower force-sensitive resistor layer and the upper force-sensitive resistor layer are moveable laterally towards or away from each other in response to a shear force and/or a torque.

Abstract: A retention nut for securing a separator element is described herein. The retention nut includes a first portion of the retention nut that includes a threaded cavity to enable coupling of the retention nut to a structural member attached to the separator element, wherein the first portion of the retention nut comprises a means for providing a positive seal between the retention nut and the separator element, and a second portion of the retention nut that includes a feature that is couplable to a retention nut tool using a mechanical force such that a torque applied to the retention nut tool is sufficiently transmitted to the retention nut to one of: tighten the retention nut onto the structural element and loosen the retention nut from the structural element.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for quantitatively assessing an injury recovery state for a user. Sensor data can be obtained from a plurality of sensors positioned to contact the user while the user performs a set of specified activities. The sensors can be mounted to a user using one or more wearable devices. Metric values can be calculated from the sensor data obtained while the user performs the specified activities. The metric values can be compared to baseline values for the user. A quantified injury recovery state value can be calculated based on the comparison of the metric values with the respective baseline values. The quantified injury recovery state value can provide a quantitative assessment of a user's injury recovery or injury risk that can be used to provide activity recommendations and/or return-to-play (RTP) decisions in athletics.

Abstract: A system for use with a user interface system, a first data provider, a second data provider and a display device. The system comprises a data input component, a fishbone diagram generating component, an output component, a user interface component, and a data trend generating component. The data trend generating component can generate data trend image data based on a trends diagram instruction. The output component can further output the data trend image data to the display device to be displayed so as to include a first graphical function and a second graphical function, wherein the first graphical function corresponds to first patient laboratory test data, and wherein the second graphical function corresponds to second patient laboratory test data.

Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.

Abstract: Techniques directed to utilizing networked devices to enhance user experience are described. In an example, sensor data received from sensor(s) associated with a facility can be used to determine a presence of a user equipment (UE) within or proximate to the facility. Based at least in part on the sensor data, an account associated with the UE can be accessed. Based at least in part on account data associated with the account, a distribution of network technology can be modified to temporarily enable the UE to access a service that is not otherwise available to at least one other UE within or proximate to the facility.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for creating a custom footwear article design. A plurality of sensor readings are obtained from a corresponding plurality of sensors provided in a wearable device while the wearable device is worn by a user while also wearing a test footwear article. At least one customization criterion can be identified for the user. A plurality of biomechanical contributing factor values can be determined for the user based on the sensor readings. A cost value can be determined based on differences between the biomechanical contributing factor values and a plurality of preferred biomechanical contributing factor values. A footwear article design is optimized by adjusting at least one characteristic of the test footwear article to minimize the cost value. The custom footwear article design can be identified as the footwear article design corresponding to a minimum cost value.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for generating a virtual avatar representing a plurality of users. Sensor data is obtained from sensor sets associated with each user. A user performance metric can be determined for each user based on the corresponding sensor data. An avatar performance metric is generated based on the user performance metrics determined for the plurality of users. An avatar performance characteristic is then determined from the avatar performance metric. The avatar performance characteristic can be used to control the performance of a virtual avatar within a virtual environment. The virtual avatar can be animated and displayed within the virtual environment based on the avatar performance characteristic.