Abstract: Techniques are provided for multi-stage charging control of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the techniques involve determining a charging stage capability of a charging source, upon determining that the charging stage capability includes multi-stage charging, determining a first charging criteria, selecting a first charging circuit configuration based on the first charging criteria, where the first charging circuit configuration includes a first combination of cell groups of a rechargeable energy storage system of the vehicle, charging the rechargeable energy storage system via the first charging circuit configuration, determining a second charging criteria, selecting a second charging circuit configuration based on the second charging criteria, where the second charging circuit configuration includes a second combination of cell groups of the rechargeable energy storage system, and charging the rechargeable energy storage system via the second charging circuit configuration.

Abstract: A downhole motor includes a primary fluid path between a housing and a rotor and a secondary fluid path between the rotor and a stator. Fluid is diverted from the primary fluid path through a secondary inlet to the secondary fluid path to lubricate the motor. A magnet is located proximate the secondary inlet to bias magnetic particles in the drilling fluid away from the secondary inlet.

Abstract: A downhole motor includes a primary fluid path between a housing and a rotor and a secondary fluid path between the rotor and a stator. Fluid is diverted from the primary fluid path through a secondary inlet to the secondary fluid path to lubricate the motor. A magnet is located proximate the secondary inlet to bias magnetic particles in the drilling fluid away from the secondary inlet.

Abstract: This invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically to CD137 and FAP and their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: A pressure pulse generator and an RSS may change the pressure of a fluid flow through a BHA. If the dogleg at the BHA is less than a target dogleg, then the pressure pulse generator goes into pass-through mode to increase the pressure at the RSS and thereby increase a pad force of the RSS steering pads, increasing the severity of the dogleg. If a downhole tool is stuck, then the pressure pulse generator and the RSS are simultaneously actuated to unstick the downhole tool. The RSS is used to generate and transmit pressure pulses to a downhole tool.

Abstract: An electrified powertrain system including a battery pack, electric motor, and a local controller. In response to a connection of the battery pack to an offboard charging station having a station controller, the local controller receives a reported charging limit from and transmits an initial charge request signal to the station controller. The initial charge request signal is a request for charging power or current at the reported charging limit. The vehicle controller also detects a threshold oscillation of the charging limit during an active charging event during which the battery pack recharges. In response to the threshold oscillation during the active charging event, the vehicle controller temporarily reduces the initial charge request to a derated level.

Abstract: A novel toilet seat device is disclosed which comprises a standard toilet seat component with extendable wing-like handle components on each side. The handle components can be adjusted to a desired width and then locked in place to offer a secure object to hold onto while accommodating a user's backside. The device is especially useful for those who are overweight or who have balance issues. Accordingly, the device is beneficial to obese and elderly people who struggle when standing up or sitting down on a toilet.

Abstract: A pressure pulse generator and an RSS may change the pressure of a fluid flow through a BHA. If the dogleg at the BHA is less than a target dogleg, then the pressure pulse generator goes into pass-through mode to increase the pressure at the RSS and thereby increase a pad force of the RSS steering pads, increasing the severity of the dogleg. If a downhole tool is stuck, then the pressure pulse generator and the RSS are simultaneously actuated to unstick the downhole tool. The RSS is used to generate and transmit pressure pulses to a downhole tool.

Abstract: A preemptive optimization of a power distribution event associated with providing an electrical power from a battery onboard a vehicle to a charging station offboard the vehicle. The preemptive optimization may include preemptively charging the battery in advance of the power distribution event and/or preemptively configuring the vehicle and the battery, such as with establishment of standby session, to provide electrical power from the battery to the charging station without providing the electrical power to the charging station until the charging station thereafter experiences an outage, interrupt, etc.

Abstract: A preemptive optimization of a power distribution event associated with providing an electrical power from a battery onboard a vehicle to a charging station offboard the vehicle. The preemptive optimization may include preemptively charging the battery in advance of the power distribution event and/or preemptively configuring the vehicle and the battery, such as with establishment of standby session, to provide electrical power from the battery to the charging station without providing the electrical power to the charging station until the charging station thereafter experiences an outage, interrupt, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically to CD137 and FAP and their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: Vapor provision apparatus including a reservoir housing defining a reservoir for liquid, a liquid transport element for transporting liquid from the reservoir to a vaporizer for vaporization and a channel for the liquid transport element, wherein the channel has a sidewall at least partly defined by a section of the reservoir housing; wherein the liquid transport element comprises a first portion arranged to deliver liquid to the vaporizer and a second portion extending along the channel, wherein the channel has a cross-section that corresponds with the cross-section of the second portion of the liquid transport element in the channel, and wherein the section of the reservoir housing that defines the sidewall of the channel has one or more openings to provide fluid communication between the liquid transport element in the channel and liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A vapor provision system including a vapor generation chamber, a reservoir containing liquid, a vaporizer located in the vapor generation chamber and a liquid transport element arranged to transport liquid from the reservoir through an opening in a wall of the vapor generation chamber to the vaporizer, wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber has a cross-sectional area which is greater than that of the opening, and wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber abuts the wall surrounding the opening to help prevent leakage.

Abstract: An aerosol source for a vapor provision system includes a vapor-generating element; a reservoir for holding source liquid, the reservoir being bounded by a wall having an opening therein; and a liquid transport element including a first portion arranged to receive liquid from the reservoir via the opening, a second portion peripheral to the first portion, and a third portion arranged to deliver liquid from the first portion to the vapor-generating element; wherein at least part of the second portion is compressed against a section of the wall around the opening, in use, to provide a sealing effect around at least part of the first portion to promote movement of liquid towards the vapor-generating element.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for a downhole drilling system includes a choke body and a restrictor body. The choke body is installed in the bore of a housing. A fluid flow flows through an orifice in the choke body. Changing a distance between the choke body and the restrictor body changes a pressure differential uphole of the pressure control valve.

Abstract: A pressure pulse generator and an RSS may change the pressure of a fluid flow through a BHA. If the dogleg at the BHA is less than a target dogleg, then the pressure pulse generator goes into pass-through mode to increase the pressure at the RSS and thereby increase a pad force of the RSS steering pads, increasing the severity of the dogleg. If a downhole tool is stuck, then the pressure pulse generator and the RSS are simultaneously actuated to unstick the downhole tool. The RSS is used to generate and transmit pressure pulses to a downhole tool.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for a downhole drilling system includes a choke body and a restrictor body. The choke body is installed in the bore of a housing. A fluid flow flows through an orifice in the choke body Changing a distance between the choke body and the restrictor body changes a pressure differential uphole of the pressure control valve.

Abstract: A vapor provision system includes a reservoir containing liquid for vaporization; a vaporizer; a liquid transport element arranged to transport liquid from the reservoir to the vaporizer for vaporization, wherein the liquid transport element extends into the reservoir through an opening in a wall of the reservoir; and a collar mounted around the liquid transport element where it passes through the opening in the wall of the reservoir.