Abstract: A mask adapter (10), for connecting two breathing tubes (210) of a closed-circuit respirator (300) to a breathing mask (400), includes a mask connection (20) for a fluid-communicating connection to a breathing area (410) of the breathing mask (400) and two tube connections (30, 40) with tube connection axes (32, 42) for a fluid-communicating connection to a breathing tube (210) each. The first tube connection (30) has an incoming air valve (34) and the second tube connection (40) has an outgoing air valve (44). The first tube connection axis (32) of the first tube connection (30) further forms an acute tube connection angle (?) with the second tube connection axis (42) of the second tube connection (40).

Abstract: The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and methods for discovering and establishing highly directional wireless communication link through other devices with established highly directional communication link to an access point. Devices with established link to the access point may exchange beam information (BI) or geometry or location indication (GI) between the AP and devices seeking to be connected to the AP. The exchange of BI and GI may expedite link establishment between the AP and devices without connection to the AP.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including: receiving, from a remote device, a reference signal for each of one or more synchronization signal blocks (SSBs); responsive to the receiving, selecting a receiver (Rx) beam from a set of candidate receiver (Rx) beams, the selecting being based on a sweep of the candidate Rx beams and on measuring the reference signal with one or more of the candidate Rx beams of the set of the candidate Rx beams; and communicating, using the selected Rx beam, an element of common control signaling (CCS) information to the remote device.

Abstract: A method of forming a nanostructure, comprising: providing a first polymeric brush structure attached to at least one surface of a substrate, wherein the first polymeric brush structure comprises a pre-glass polymerizable precursor; and curing the first polymeric brush structure to form a nanostructure comprising glass. The first polymeric brush structure can be formed by reacting (i) at least one vinyl-containing group comprising a pre-glass precursor with (ii) a polymerization active group on the linker comprising a reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) agent or an atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) initiator. The present disclosure further relates to a substrate, comprising: a surface comprising a plurality of nanostructures comprising glass, wherein at least a portion of the nanostructures comprises a detectable amount of carbon by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for using a combination of high-resolution, optical-sectioning imaging modalities to provide quantitative measures of the distribution of a contrast agent in tissue samples by identifying its cellular distribution. In some instances, the systems and methods may be used in an intraoperative setting to guide a biopsy or surgical procedure.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a gas measuring device (100) and an expansion module (20, 21). A process configures the gas measuring device. The gas measuring device includes a base part (1), a gas sensor, an evaluation unit and a reader (17). The gas sensor measures a detection variable that correlates with the concentration of a target gas. The evaluation unit determines the target gas concentration based on a detection variable measured value. The expansion module is detachably connectable to the base part and has an identifier stored in a data memory (19, 24) of the expansion module. With the expansion module connected to the base part, the reader reads the data memory without contacting the expansion module. Depending on a signal from the reader, the gas measuring device determines whether the expansion module is connected to the base part or not and if connected triggers a procedure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for preparing, imaging, analyzing, and reprocessing biopsy or other cytologic samples for digital imaging. Systems and methods provided herein are directed towards digital imaging of a biological sample that allow for greater efficiency in time by imaging samples of biological analytes adhered to filter paper.

Abstract: In an approach, a processor receives a data manipulation request on a target database. A processor sends the data manipulation request to a source database. The source database attempts to persist a data manipulation action relating to the data manipulation request. Responsive to a successful attempt to persist the data manipulation action: the source database sends a log position of the data manipulation action to a data replication engine; a processor replicates the data manipulation request triggering the data manipulation action in the target database; and a processor confirms to the target database that the data manipulation action in the target database has been completed.

Abstract: A technique for logging tasks in a computer system. Tasks are logged into the computer system by executing at least one task at the computer system. A set of log metadata and a set of log levels of log records of the at least one task may be determined from an execution log output of the at least one task. Execution outputs of a further task may be determined according to the determined set of log metadata and associated set of log levels.

Abstract: In an approach, a processor receives a data manipulation request on a target database. A processor sends the data manipulation request to a source database. The source database attempts to persist a data manipulation action relating to the data manipulation request. Responsive to a successful attempt to persist the data manipulation action: the source database sends a log position of the data manipulation action to a data replication engine; a processor replicates the data manipulation request triggering the data manipulation action in the target database; and a processor confirms to the target database that the data manipulation action in the target database has been completed.

Abstract: A technique for logging tasks in a computer system. Tasks are logged into the computer system by executing at least one task at the computer system. A set of log metadata and a set of log levels of log records of the at least one task may be determined from an execution log output of the at least one task. Execution outputs of a further task may be determined according to the determined set of log metadata and associated set of log levels.

Abstract: A trigger pump dispenser (10) comprising: a body (20); an outlet nozzle (35); a pump chamber (190); a piston (25) for defining a variable volume in the pump chamber (190) and movable between a retracted position of larger chamber volume and an inserted position of lesser chamber volume; a trigger (60) coupled with the piston (25) and movable from a starting position at which the piston (25) is in the retracted position and a depressed position at which the piston (25) is in the inserted position; biasing means (65a, 65b) is provided for biasing the trigger (60) towards its retracted position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a problem management method for a user system. A method may include detecting an error in the user system. A signed package may be provided in accordance with the detected error, wherein the package comprises at least a script. The user system may verify the authenticity of the package using a signature of the package, and may execute the script if the package is authentic.

Abstract: Creating at a target database system, a target table and a history table each having a set of attributes of a source table in addition to at least one time attribute, wherein the time attribute of a record indicates the time when the record is valid. Receiving a request for applying a change of the source table to the target table. The request comprises a time value generated by the source database system indicating a time of the change. The change to the target table and the time value may be assigned to the time attribute of the current version and previous version of the record. The previous version of the record may be stored in the history table. The target table and the history table may be used to process a redirected query comprising a selection criterion on the time attribute.

Abstract: Creating at a target database system, a target table and a history table each having a set of attributes of a source table in addition to at least one time attribute, wherein the time attribute of a record indicates the time when the record is valid. Receiving a request for applying a change of the source table to the target table. The request comprises a time value generated by the source database system indicating a time of the change. The change to the target table and the time value may be assigned to the time attribute of the current version and previous version of the record. The previous version of the record may be stored in the history table. The target table and the history table may be used to process a redirected query comprising a selection criterion on the time attribute.

Abstract: A spring bridge (40), for a spring bridge breathing bag plate system (80) of a closed-circuit respirator (100), includes a spring bridge carrier (42) for the arrangement of at least one spring element (82) of a spring bridge breathing bag plate system (80) and at least one fastening element (44) for holding the spring bridge (40) at the closed-circuit respirator (100). The at least one fastening element (44) is a rotating element and/or a sliding element for the rotatable and/or sliding movement of the spring bridge carrier (42) at and relative to the closed-circuit respirator (100). A spring bridge breathing bag plate system (80) is provided for a closed-circuit respirator (100) as well as for a closed-circuit respirator (100).

Abstract: Implementations for monitoring seismic data recorded in a marine survey of a subterranean formation for coverage gaps are described herein. Implementations include computing Fresnel sum operators for Fresnel zones of the subterranean formation based on a Kirchhoff migration impulse response at horizons of a representative plane layer model of a survey area of the subterranean formation. Implementations also include computing an acceptability map of the survey area based on the Fresnel sum operators. The acceptability map reveals coverage gaps in the survey area. Geoscientist may use the acceptability map to infill seismic data in areas of the survey area that correspond to the coverage gaps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to generating an event specific log file for a computer system. The generation comprises storing buffered log data in at least one memory buffer during an execution of one or more threads in real time. The generation further comprises receiving thread execution data. The generation further comprises inputting the thread execution data into an anomalous program event detector module configured to generate an anomalous program event signal in response to detecting an anomalous program execution event. The generation further comprises searching the buffered log data for event specific log data in the at least one memory buffer with a log dependency analyzer module in response to the anomalous program event signal. The method further comprises writing the event specific log data to an event specific log file using a log archive writer module.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a problem management method for a user system. A method may include detecting an error in the user system. A signed package may be provided in accordance with the detected error, wherein the package comprises at least a script. The user system may verify the authenticity of the package using a signature of the package, and may execute the script if the package is authentic.