Abstract: A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a technique for job distribution within a grid environment includes receiving jobs at a submission cluster for distribution of the jobs to at least one of a plurality of execution clusters where each execution cluster includes one or more execution hosts. Resource attributes are determined corresponding to each execution host of the execution clusters. For each execution cluster, execution hosts are grouped based on the resource attributes of the respective execution hosts. For each grouping of execution hosts, a mega-host is defined for the respective execution cluster where the mega-host for a respective execution cluster defines resource attributes based on the resource attributes of the respective grouped execution hosts. Resource requirements for the jobs are determined, and candidate mega-hosts are identified for the jobs based on the resource attributes of the respective mega-hosts and the resource requirements of the jobs.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a technique for job distribution within a grid environment includes receiving jobs at a submission cluster for distribution of the jobs to at least one of a plurality of execution clusters where each execution cluster includes one or more execution hosts. Resource attributes are determined corresponding to each execution host of the execution clusters. For each execution cluster, execution hosts are grouped based on the resource attributes of the respective execution hosts. For each grouping of execution hosts, a mega-host is defined for the respective execution cluster where the mega-host for a respective execution cluster defines resource attributes based on the resource attributes of the respective grouped execution hosts. Resource requirements for the jobs are determined, and candidate mega-hosts are identified for the jobs based on the resource attributes of the respective mega-hosts and the resource requirements of the jobs.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a technique for job distribution within a grid environment includes receiving jobs at a submission cluster for distribution of the jobs to at least one of a plurality of execution clusters where each execution cluster includes one or more execution hosts. Resource attributes are determined corresponding to each execution host of the execution clusters. For each execution cluster, execution hosts are grouped based on the resource attributes of the respective execution hosts. For each grouping of execution hosts, a mega-host is defined for the respective execution cluster where the mega-host for a respective execution cluster defines resource attributes based on the resource attributes of the respective grouped execution hosts. Resource requirements for the jobs are determined, and candidate mega-hosts are identified for the jobs based on the resource attributes of the respective mega-hosts and the resource requirements of the jobs.

Abstract: A technique for allocating a global resource in a distributed grid environment includes receiving from slave resource managers use and demand data associated with the global resource by each consumer in a respective region. A master resource manager computes an allocation of the global resource for each consumer and for each region based on the use data and the demand data. The master resource manager then communicates to each slave resource manager an amount of the global resource allocated to each consumer in each respective region controlled by a respective slave resource manager and a total allocation of the global resource for the region controlled by the respective slave resource manager.

Abstract: A technique for allocating a global resource in a distributed grid environment includes a master resource manager (MRM), and a plurality of slave resource managers (SRMs) each configured to allocate a global resource within a respectively controlled region of a distributed grid computing environment. The MRM receives from each SRM use data and demand data associated with the global resource by each consumer in the respective region controlled by the respective SRM. The MRM then computes an allocation of the global resource for each consumer and for each region based on the use data and the demand data. The MRM then communicates to each SRM an amount of the global resource allocated to each consumer in each respective region controlled by a respective SRM and a total allocation of the global resource for the region controlled by the respective SRM.

Abstract: A preempt of a live migratable workload, or job, in a distributed computing environment is performed, allowing it to release its resources for use by a higher priority workload by moving to another place in the distributed computing environment without interruption. A job scheduler receives a request to schedule a higher priority job, wherein resources needed to run the higher priority job are already dedicated for use by a currently running lower priority job. A dummy job is scheduled at a highest priority that is a copy of the lower priority job. Resources required to run the dummy job are reserved. A live migration of the lower priority job to another host is initiated, and its resources are then released. Upon a successful completion of the live migration of the lower priority job, the higher priority job is then dispatched to run using the now released resources.

Abstract: A preempt of a live migratable workload, or job, in a distributed computing environment is performed, allowing it to release its resources for use by a higher priority workload by moving to another place in the distributed computing environment without interruption. A job scheduler receives a request to schedule a higher priority job, wherein resources needed to run the higher priority job are already dedicated for use by a currently running lower priority job. A dummy job is scheduled at a highest priority that is a copy of the lower priority job. Resources required to run the dummy job are reserved. A live migration of the lower priority job to another host is initiated, and its resources are then released. Upon a successful completion of the live migration of the lower priority job, the higher priority job is then dispatched to run using the now released resources.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method and technique for job distribution within a grid environment is disclosed. The method includes: receiving jobs at a submission cluster for distribution of the jobs to at least one of a plurality of execution clusters, each execution cluster comprising one or more execution hosts; determining resource attributes corresponding to each execution host of the execution clusters; grouping, for each execution cluster, execution hosts based on the resource attributes of the respective execution hosts; defining, for each grouping of execution hosts, a mega-host for the respective execution cluster, the mega-host for a respective execution cluster defining resource attributes based on the resource attributes of the respective grouped execution hosts; determining resource requirements for the jobs; and identifying candidate mega-hosts for the jobs based on the resource attributes of the respective mega-hosts and the resource requirements of the jobs.

Abstract: A technique for allocating a global resource in a distributed grid environment includes: a master resource manager (MRM) that receives from slave resource managers use and demand data associated with a global resource by each consumer in a region controlled by a respective slave resource manager. The MRM computes an allocation of the resource for each consumer and for each region by determining a total amount of the resource to allocate, estimating a need by each consumer for the resource based on the use and demand data, determining an allocation of the total amount of the resource among the consumers based on the estimated need; subdividing the allocation for each consumer among each region where the consumer utilizes the resource; and computing a total allocation of the resource for each region.

Abstract: A technique for allocating a global resource in a distributed grid environment includes: receiving from slave resource managers use and demand data associated with the global resource by each consumer in a respective region; compute an allocation of the resource for each consumer and for each region by determining a total amount of the resource to allocate, estimating a need by each consumer for the resource based on the use and demand data, determining an allocation of the total amount of the resource among the consumers based on the estimated need; subdividing the allocation for each consumer among each region where the consumer utilizes the resource; and computing a total allocation of the resource for each region; and communicating to each slave resource manager an amount of the resource allocated to each consumer in each respective region and the total allocation of the resource for the region.

Abstract: A switch and a method of manufacturing the switch are provided. In one embodiment, the switch comprises a switch assembly adapted to receive a first force in a first direction; and a protective member arranged on a substrate and adapted to receive the switch assembly, the protective member comprising a spring portion applying a second force to the switch assembly in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, the switch assembly being adapted to be moved relative to the substrate in response to the first force exceeding a predefined threshold value. The switch is capable of absorbing excessive energy by a force applied on the switch, thus preventing the excessive energy breaking the substrate to which the switch is mounted.

Abstract: A sheathed endoscope, includes: an endoscope and a disposable component. The disposable compartment protects the inner and outer surfaces of the endoscope. The disposable compartment includes: a cap of endoscope tip in the distal end of endoscope, a disposable tube for biopsy forceps, and an outside sheath capsule for endoscope shaft. The tip cap connects the sheath capsule and the disposable tube for biopsy forceps. There are multiple windows set on the lateral side of endoscope tip, wherein pills containing transparent fluid are placed somewhere in between of the tip cap and the distal end of endoscope. The pills will be crushed by co-fraction of the tip cap and the distal end of endoscope, to release the transparent fluid to fill in the space formed between the tip cap and the distal end of the endoscope.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a computer-implemented method, computer program product, and system for workload scheduling and resource provisioning.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates to a hermaphroditic electrical connector. Embodiments of the hermaphroditic electrical connector and a method of manufacturing the connector are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a computer-implemented method, computer program product, and system for workload scheduling and resource provisioning.

Abstract: A method of processing light fraction tar includes pre-heating the light fraction tar before directing it through a reactor. The reactor has a top and a bottom and a surface spanning between said top and said bottom. A film of the light fraction tar flows down the surface under the force of gravity and with heated gas blowing thereon. The portion of the film that reaches the bottom of the reactor has improved properties making it more widely useful for carbon products.

Abstract: An apparatus including a housing: including an upper surface and a socket cavity, the socket cavity extending underneath the upper surface, from an opening at the upper surface, to provide one or more socket contacts; and at least one retainer, within the socket cavity, configured to be automatically actuated to retain a flexible planar connector including connector contacts, for contacting the socket contacts underneath the upper surface, inserted along the socket cavity.

Abstract: A technique for allocating a global resource in a distributed grid environment includes: a master resource manager (MRM) that receives from slave resource managers use and demand data associated with a global resource by each consumer in a region controlled by a respective slave resource manager. The MRM computes an allocation of the resource for each consumer and for each region by determining a total amount of the resource to allocate, estimating a need by each consumer for the resource based on the use and demand data, determining an allocation of the total amount of the resource among the consumers based on the estimated need; subdividing the allocation for each consumer among each region where the consumer utilizes the resource; and computing a total allocation of the resource for each region.

Abstract: An apparatus including a housing defining an interior cavity having a length, a width and a depth, at least one lateral constraint configured to constrain the width of the interior cavity when the apparatus is in a first configuration, and at least one longitudinal constraint configured to constrain the length of the interior cavity when the apparatus is in the first configuration, wherein, when the apparatus is in the first configuration, the cavity is configured for a first card, wherein, when the apparatus is in a second configuration, the interior cavity is configured for a second card, larger than the first card, and wherein insertion of the second card into the interior cavity causes depth-wise switching of the apparatus from the first configuration to the second configuration including retraction of at least one of the at least one lateral constraint and the at least one longitudinal constraint.