Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to polyrotaxanes comprising a poloxamer core and at least one cyclodextrin and methods for treating Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) and imaging (e.g., MRI) using the polyrotaxanes various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A battery circuit includes a battery cell, monitoring circuitry configured to determine one or more parameters of the battery cell, a pouch enclosing the battery cell and the monitoring circuitry in a sealed, internal cavity, the pouch being configured to inhibit ingress of external fluid to the sealed, internal cavity, and an electrical connector exterior the pouch and electrically connected to the battery cell and the monitoring circuitry via one or more paths extending through the pouch and into the internal cavity.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to curved batteries. One example provides a battery comprising an anode arranged on an anode substrate, a cathode arranged on a cathode substrate, the anode substrate being curved at a first curvature and the cathode substrate being curved at a second curvature, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. A thickness of the anode substrate and a thickness of the cathode substrate are determined based on the curvature of the respective substrate, such that the one of the anode substrate and the cathode substrate with a larger curvature has a larger thickness.

Abstract: Disclosed are a stacked-electrode battery cell that has offset electrode-to-terminal bonds, and a method for manufacturing such a cell. The stacked-electrode battery cell can comprise an external connection terminal that includes a flat tab, and a plurality of flat electrodes stacked along a first coordinate axis and collectively forming at least a portion of an anode or a cathode of the battery cell. A first electrode of the plurality of flat electrodes is bonded to a first bond region of the tab and a second electrode of the plurality of flat electrodes is bonded to a second bond region of the tab, where the first bond region and the second bond region are non-overlapping along at least one coordinate axis perpendicular to the first coordinate axis.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a continuous separator having perforations to help reduce or prevent wrinkling of the separator when producing curved electrode stacks. One example provides a battery comprising a plurality of discontinuous electrode layers, and a continuous separator separating the discontinuous electrode layers, the continuous separator having perforations extending at least partially through a depth of the continuous separator in a folded region of the continuous separator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compressor system operable for compressing a working fluid such as air. A conditioner is positioned upstream of the compressor to reduce the humidity and may in certain forms control a temperature of the working fluid entering the compressor. An aftercooler and an oil cooler is positioned downstream of the compressor. A first heat exchange system may direct water from a source through the conditioner to the aftercooler and oil cooler. An oil heat exchange circuit directs oil from the compressor to the oil cooler and then to a regenerator prior to reentry into the compressor. A control system is operable for controlling portions of compressor system to provide inlet air to the compressor at a desired temperature and humidity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compressor system operable for compressing a working fluid such as air. A conditioner is positioned upstream of the compressor to reduce the humidity and in some embodiments may control a temperature of the working fluid entering the compressor. A working fluid aftercooler and a lubricant cooler is positioned downstream of the compressor. A first heat exchange system directs water from a source through the conditioner and then to the aftercooler and oil cooler in parallel. A second heat exchange system directs oil from the compressor to the oil cooler and then to a regenerator prior to reentry into the compressor. A control system with one or more control valves is configured to provide oil to the compressor at a target temperature defined to ensure that the temperature of the discharged compressor is above a pressure dew point temperature.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to curved batteries. One example provides a battery comprising an anode arranged on an anode substrate, a cathode arranged on a cathode substrate, the anode substrate being curved at a first curvature and the cathode substrate being curved at a second curvature, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. A thickness of the anode substrate and a thickness of the cathode substrate are determined based on the curvature of the respective substrate, such that the one of the anode substrate and the cathode substrate with a larger curvature has a larger thickness.

Abstract: When an information space is larger than the display, it is typical for interfaces to only support interacting with content that is rendered within its viewport. Various embodiments are described herein for several spatial off-screen exploration techniques that make use of the interaction space around the physical display to support interacting with off-screen content. These techniques include one or more of Paper Distortion, Dynamic Distortion, Content-Aware Dynamic Peephole Inset, Spatial Panning, and Point2Pan. To enable a detailed analysis of spatial interaction systems, a web-based visualization system was developed called SpatialVis, which visualizes logged data of a video screen capture of the associated user interface for various spatial interactions by the user.

Abstract: The technology disclosed provides systems and methods that display database objects representing entities, placement channels and workflow status in an insurance or other risk transfer program. Specially coded distribution trees and graphs of nodes represent the overall flow and, optionally, status of placement workflows. Node and edge data generated for display depicts multiple risk placements on behalf of at least one requesting party through intermediaries to responding parties. Line width of edges represents calculated relative size of placements, and pattern, style, and color of edges can depict statuses of the risk placements. Another geo-coded map display also depicts as nodes a requesting party, intermediaries and responding parties, connected by edges that represent communication channels.

Abstract: A fluid expander is disclosed as used in conjunction with an air compressor that is driven by a prime mover. The fluid expander is structured to extract useful work from a fluid stream and add that work to the work provided by the prime mover to the compressor. In some embodiments a clutch can be used to decouple the expander from the compressor if insufficient work is developed by the expander. A gear train can also be used to change the rotational speed prior to work being delivered to the compressor.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes disposing a mask on a substrate; etching the mask to form an opening in the mask; etching a trench in the substrate beneath the opening in the mask; and implanting a dopant in an area of the substrate beneath the opening of the mask, the dopant capable of gettering mobile ions that can contaminate the substrate; wherein the dopant extends through the substrate from a sidewall of the trench and an endwall of the trench.

Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor having an outer compression surface and a plurality of inner heat exchange surfaces. A coolant supply manifold fluidly connects with a coolant inlet in a first axial end of the rotor, and delivers coolant fluid by way of conduits having an axial distribution in the rotor so as to deliver coolant fluid to the heat exchange surfaces. The coolant may be a refrigerant that undergoes a phase change within the rotor.

Abstract: An integrated power generation system is provided. The system includes an heat source that produces a first gas flow to power a turbine operatively coupled to a compressor. The first gas flow can also heat a feedwater flow passing through a boiler. The compressor can produce a second gas flow that may be divided in two portions, the first portion flowing back to the heat source and the second portion flowing to an end user. Also, the second portion may be routed through an air cooler to dissipate heat to the feedwater flow to cool the second portion as well as preheat the feedwater flow prior to entering the boiler. The first portion can also exchange heat with the first gas flow exiting the boiler prior to the first portion entering the heat source. The boiler operation and the compressor operation are operable independently or concurrently.

Abstract: A rotor for a compressor system includes a rotor body having a coolant manifold with an inlet runner and a plurality of coolant supply conduits extending from the inlet runner toward an inner heat exchange surface. The coolant supply conduits may have a circumferential and axial distribution, and extend through struts enhancing stiffness in the rotor body.

Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor having an outer compression surface and a plurality of inner heat exchange surfaces. A coolant supply manifold fluidly connects with a coolant inlet in a first axial end of the rotor, and delivers coolant fluid by way of conduits having an axial distribution in the rotor so as to deliver coolant fluid to the heat exchange surfaces. The coolant may be a refrigerant that undergoes a phase change within the rotor.

Abstract: Insulating a via in a semiconductor substrate, including: applying a first dielectric layer to the semiconductor substrate; and applying a second dielectric layer to the semiconductor substrate, wherein the second dielectric layer is applied on the first dielectric layer, wherein the second dielectric layer is more conformal than the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a system or method for the transparent handling of real-time streaming application-level data. The disclosed embodiments permit the identification and modification of specified file patterns from within the live stateful data transactions across computer networks. The system includes a unidirectional in-line communications data stream handler, stream pattern detector, stream file modification processor, and memory management subsystem. Embodiments of the disclosure may include devices permitting incoming network data streams to be captured, processed, and selectively modified when implemented on a digital streaming network communications line. One embodiment of the system includes techniques for mitigation of malicious software directed against software based network connected systems. Other embodiments may make use of approaches for digital data hiding and covert channel obfuscation operations on digital multimedia files being transferred through the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compressor system having at least one fluid compressor for compressing a working fluid. A lubrication supply system is operable for supplying lubrication fluid to the compressor. A closed loop cooling system using R718 refrigerant is provided to cool the working fluid. The closed loop cooling system includes a refrigerant compressor for compressing the refrigerant, a condenser operable for receiving compressed refrigerant gas and removing heat to form liquid refrigerant, and an expansion device for expanding and cooling the liquid refrigerant into a cooled gaseous refrigerant.

Abstract: A gas compressor is disclosed that includes a first rotor having a first rotor body, the first rotor body including a plurality of helical lobes, an infernal volume within the first rotor body defined by a wall, and a turbine disposed within the internal volume, the turbine including a turbine body and a plurality of airfoils extending substantially radially from the turbine body to the wall, where the internal volume is structured to enable a cooling fluid to flow therethrough. The gas compressor further includes a second rotor body including a plurality of helical flutes, an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold, both disposed within the second rotor body, and a body channel within at least one flute extending from and in fluid communication with the inlet manifold to the outlet manifold, where the body channel is structured to enable a cooling fluid to flow therethrough.