Abstract: Potable water is produced by removing contaminants such as toxic, fluorinated perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Abstract: For one embodiment of the present invention, methods and systems for accelerating data operations with efficient memory management in native code and native dynamic class loading mechanisms are disclosed. In one embodiment, a data processing system comprises memory and a processing unit coupled to the memory. The processing unit is configured to receive input data, to execute a domain specific language (DSL) for a DSL operation with a native implementation, to translate a user defined function (UDF) into the native implementation by translating user defined managed software code into native software code, to execute the native software code in the native implementation, and to utilize a native memory management mechanism for the memory to manage object instances in the native implementation.

Abstract: A connector system includes a receptacle configured for mounting on a structure having a curved sidewall with an opening formed therein, such as an aerial vehicle having a curved skin with an access opening. The receptacle is configured so that the contacts of the receptacle are accessible from the exterior of the structure, through the opening; and the receptacle does not protrude above the outer surface of the sidewall. The connector system can further include a plug configured to mate with the receptacle to form an electrical connection. The plug can include a retractable shroud that protects the contacts of the plug when the plug is not mated with the receptacle.

Abstract: A weighing system for medical applications may include a basin that has a base and a sloped sidewall that collectively form a bounded cavity with open top surface that receives and holds the material to be weighed. The basin may be free floating above the weighing device within a restricted range of travel. In some examples, the weighing system includes a thermal treatment device to adjust the temperature of the material in the basin. The rate at which heat is delivered to the basin may vary depending on the weight of the contents in the basin.

Abstract: A weighing system for medical applications may include a basin that has a base and a sloped sidewall that collectively form a bounded cavity with open top surface that receives and holds the material to be weighed. The basin may be free floating above the weighing device within a restricted range of travel. In some examples, the weighing system includes a thermal treatment device to adjust the temperature of the material in the basin. The rate at which heat is delivered to the basin may vary depending on the weight of the contents in the basin.

Abstract: A rotor turning device for balancing a rotor secured atop a tower of a wind turbine during installation and/or repair of one or more rotor blades of the wind turbine includes a hydraulic drive mechanism for operably engaging with a brake disc of the wind turbine. The brake disc is positioned adjacent to a gearbox of the wind turbine. The rotor turning device also includes a mounting device for securing the rotor turning device adjacent to the brake disc of the wind turbine. Thus, when the hydraulic drive mechanism engages the brake disc, the rotor is rotated to a desired position so as to position one or more rotor blades of the wind turbine in a balanced configuration.

Abstract: A weighing system for medical applications may include a basin that has a base and a sloped sidewall that collectively form a bounded cavity with open top surface that receives and holds the material to be weighed. The basin may be free floating above the weighing device within a restricted range of travel. In some examples, the weighing system includes a thermal treatment device to adjust the temperature of the material in the basin. The rate at which heat is delivered to the basin may vary depending on the weight of the contents in the basin.

Abstract: Power switching devices deliver power to at least one powered device and may command, control and/or monitor the powered device(s). The power switching devices may further bridge communications between remote devices, and for wireless devices uses wireless communication, such as, but not limited to, radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth, light, and sound frequencies, and Wi-Fi, wired and wireless internet, the cloud, and personal computing devices. Systems utilize such power switching devices for monitoring, command and/or control of the remote or powered devices, integration of information into data management applications, data storage, putting into place threshold alarms, monitoring available variables, functions and data, and associating events with time.

Abstract: Receptacles are provided for mating with plugs to establish electrical connections. The receptacles include a shell having a body, and a flange attached to the body. The flange has a projection extending therefrom. The receptacle also has an electrically-insulating insert positioned at least in part within the body; and one or more electrical contacts positioned at least in part within the insert. The receptacle is configured for mounting on a panel. The projection contacts a mounting surface of the panel, to establish a localized contact area that provides bonding between the receptacle and panel.

Abstract: Disclosed are microalgal cells having an ablated or downregulated fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase (FATA) gene, wherein the cell is modified to express a heterologous lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase (LPAAT) comprising an amino acid sequence that has at least 80% identity to an acyltransferase encoded by SEQ ID NO: 90, 89, 92, 93 or 95 and wherein the modified microalgal cell produces an oil with an elevated ratio of saturated-unsaturated-saturated triglycerides over trisaturated triglycerides as compared to a corresponding unmodified cell. Also disclosed are microalgal oils comprising at least 60% stearate-oleate-stearate (SOS) triglycerides, less than 5% trisaturates and wherein the fatty acid profile of the oil comprises at least 50% C18:0. Related methods of producing an oil are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotor turning device for balancing a rotor secured atop a tower of a wind turbine during installation and/or repair of one or more rotor blades of the wind turbine includes a hydraulic drive mechanism for operably engaging with a brake disc of the wind turbine. The brake disc is positioned adjacent to a gearbox of the wind turbine. The rotor turning device also includes a mounting device for securing the rotor turning device adjacent to the brake disc of the wind turbine. Thus, when the hydraulic drive mechanism engages the brake disc, the rotor is rotated to a desired position so as to position one or more rotor blades of the wind turbine in a balanced configuration.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for accelerating Big Data operations by utilizing subgraph templates for a hardware accelerator of a computational storage device. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises performing a query with a dataflow compiler, performing a stage acceleration analyzer function including executing a matching algorithm to determine similarities between sub-graphs of an application program and unique templates from an available library of templates; and selecting at least one template that at least partially matches the sub-graphs with the at least one template being associated with a linear set of operators to be executed sequentially within a stage of the Big Data operations.

Abstract: A fluid regulator includes a balance port regulator valve and an actuator coupled to the regulator valve. The regulator valve has an inlet, an outlet, a valve port disposed between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve disc movable along a longitudinal axis between a closed position in which the valve disc sealingly engages the valve port and an open position in which the valve disc is spaced apart from the valve port. The actuator is responsive to fluid pressure to move an actuator stem along the longitudinal axis. A connector assembly operably and removably connects the valve disc to the actuator stem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variant thioesterases and their use in plants, e.g., to increase enzymatic activity and to promote increased production of mid-chain length fatty acids (e.g., 8 to 14 carbons) and at desired ratios. Further disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing renewable chemicals through the manufacture of novel triglyceride oils followed by chemical modification of the oils. Oils containing fatty acid chain lengths of C8, C10, C12 or C14 are also disclosed and are useful as feedstocks in the methods described herein.

Abstract: A process is described for removing halogen compounds, particularly chlorine compounds, from a process fluid, comprising the steps of (i) passing a process fluid containing hydrogen halide over a first sorbent to remove hydrogen halide and generate a hydrogen halide depleted process fluid and then, (ii) passing the hydrogen halide depleted process fluid over a second different sorbent to remove organic halide compounds therefrom. A purification system suitable for removing hydrogen halide and organic halide compounds from process fluids is also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of (i) extracting a tobacco material with an aqueous solution to give a tobacco solids material and a tobacco extract; (ii) treating the tobacco solids material with a caustic wash to give a tobacco pulp; (iii) bleaching the tobacco pulp with a solution including a strong base, an oxidizing agent, or a combination thereof to give a bleached tobacco pulp; and (iv) drying the bleached tobacco pulp to give the whitened tobacco material. The invention also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a whitened tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be a snus-type formulation contained within a sealed pouch.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush assembly including a brush head, an elongated member having a proximal end coupled to the brush head and a distal end configured to engage with a docking station, a camera configured to capture image of a user, and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface enables communication between the electric toothbrush assembly and one or more communication devices. The electric toothbrush assembly is configured to send messages to the one or more communication devices via the communication interface when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: For one embodiment of the present invention, methods and systems for accelerating data operations with efficient memory management in native code and native dynamic class loading mechanisms are disclosed. In one embodiment, a data processing system comprises memory and a processing unit coupled to the memory. The processing unit is configured to receive input data, to execute a domain specific language (DSL) for a DSL operation with a native implementation, to translate a user defined function (UDF) into the native implementation by translating user defined managed software code into native software code, to execute the native software code in the native implementation, and to utilize a native memory management mechanism for the memory to manage object instances in the native implementation.

Abstract: Receptacles are provided for mating with plugs to establish electrical connections. The receptacles include a shell having a body, and a flange attached to the body. The flange has a projection extending therefrom. The receptacle also has an electrically-insulating insert positioned at least in part within the body; and one or more electrical contacts positioned at least in part within the insert. The receptacle is configured for mounting on a panel. The projection contacts a mounting surface of the panel, to establish a localized contact area that provides bonding between the receptacle and panel.

Abstract: A fluid regulator includes a balance port regulator valve and an actuator coupled to the regulator valve. The regulator valve has an inlet, an outlet, a valve port disposed between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve disc movable along a longitudinal axis between a closed position in which the valve disc sealingly engages the valve port and an open position in which the valve disc is spaced apart from the valve port. The actuator is responsive to fluid pressure to move an actuator stem along the longitudinal axis. A connector assembly operably and removably connects the valve disc to the actuator stem.