Abstract: Calibration methods for lidar equipment are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lidar equipment is provided with an internal gas reference cell with a known concentration of the gas of interest, such as methane (CH4), which provides known absorptions at wavelengths particular to the gas. The lidar system laser beam passes through the gas reference cell before scanning a scene, and provides a known level of gas absorption at those known absorption wavelengths. This guarantees there is a minimum signal to be detected by the lidar system. In some embodiments, the lidar equipment is provided with an external calibration unit having one or more gas sample cells with predetermined lengths and known concentrations of the gas of interest. By making lidar measurements using an arrangement of these calibrated cells, adjustments to the parameters used in the algorithms relating detected photon counts with gas concentration may be made.

Abstract: A system includes a heat exchanger that includes a relatively hotter process gas inlet and an exit port, a moisture removing filter coupled to the exit port, the moisture removing filter including a relatively colder gas exit, and a drain valve coupled to the moisture removing filter. The heat exchanger, the moisture removing filter, and the drain valve are all located in a thermally-insulated enclosure. A fan is placed outside the thermally-insulated enclosure and forces ambient air over the heat exchanger. The ambient air is sufficient to maintain a temperature above a water freezing temperature in the thermally-insulated enclosure even if the ambient air is below the water freezing temperature.

Abstract: A system and method of producing electricity is provided. Fluid is pumped from a feed tank to a steam generator using a pump. The steam generator has a high temperature heater for heating the fluid and increasing pressure before the fluid travels to a steam chamber. The fluid flows from the steam generator to the steam chamber. At least one chemical that creates an exothermic reaction is injected into an ignition chamber and the chemical reaction is initiated using an igniter. The exothermic reaction increases the energy available in the system. Fluid from the steam chamber flows through a steam turbine to generate electricity.

Abstract: A system and method of producing electricity is provided. Fluid is pumped from a feed tank to a steam generator using a pump. The steam generator has a high temperature heater for heating the fluid and increasing pressure before the fluid travels to a steam chamber. The fluid flows from the steam generator to the steam chamber. At least one chemical that creates an exothermic reaction is injected into an ignition chamber and the chemical reaction is initiated using an igniter. The exothermic reaction increases the energy available in the system. Fluid from the steam chamber flows through a steam turbine to generate electricity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies that specifically bind to a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) such as PSMA and/or CD3, including bispecific antibodies that bind to a TAA (e.g., PSMA) and CD3, and compositions comprising the same. These antibodies are useful for enhancing immune responses and for the treatment of disorders, including solid tumor cancers, for example, by increasing tumor localization.

Abstract: A system includes a heat exchanger that includes a relatively hotter process gas inlet and an exit port, a moisture removing filter coupled to the exit port, the moisture removing filter including a relatively colder gas exit, and a drain valve coupled to the moisture removing filter. The heat exchanger, the moisture removing filter, and the drain valve are all located in a thermally-insulated enclosure. A fan is placed outside the thermally-insulated enclosure and forces ambient air over the heat exchanger. The ambient air is sufficient to maintain a temperature above a water freezing temperature in the thermally-insulated enclosure even if the ambient air is below the water freezing temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising bispecific antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to 4-1BB and OX40. Also provided are methods for treating disorders, such as cancer, using such compositions.

Abstract: A method for operation of a closed-cycle power conversion device includes receiving measured thermal information from one or more sensors that sense thermal characteristics of a hot portion of an absorber heat exchanger of a closed-cycle power conversion device which uses a working medium in its operation. The closed-cycle power conversion device is in thermal connection with a heat source, and absorption of heat from the heat source is proportional to a mass or mass flow rate of the working medium. If the measured thermal information is not in a defined normal range, a message is provided of an abnormality in operation of the closed-cycle power conversion device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to 4-1BB and/or OX40, including bispecific antibodies that bind to 4-1BB and OX40, and compositions comprising such antibodies. Also provided are methods for treating disorders, such as cancer, using such antibodies and compositions.

Abstract: A whippable food product has less than 5% by weight fat and includes about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of a dietary fiber; about 50% to about 95% by weight of water; up to about 5% by weight of a protein; up to about 5% by weight of a food starch; up to about 5% by weight of an emulsifier; and up to about 5% by weight of a hydrocolloid. The total amount of the protein, food starch, emulsifier, and hydrocolloid is within the range of about 0.25% to about 20% by weight. In certain embodiments, the whippable food product is substantially free of emulsifier. Such a whippable food product can be capable of being aerated, for example, to a stable foam having an overrun in the range of 100%-700%.

Abstract: A system (100) for remote detection of one or more dimensions of a metallic and/or dielectric object (116), comprising: at least one sensor component configured to identify one or more candidate objects (111), a transmission apparatus, including a transmission element (106), configured to direct microwave and/or mm wave radiation, a detection apparatus (108,109) configured to receive radiation from an entity resulting from the transmitted radiation and to generate one or more detection signals in the frequency domain, and a controller (104), the controller being operable to: generate location data for the one or more candidate objects (111) based on data received from the sensor component; cause the transmission apparatus to direct radiation towards a candidate object, cause the transmitted radiation to be continuously swept over a predetermined range of frequencies, perform a transform operation on the detection signals to generate one or more transformed signals, and determine, from one or more features of

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices to detect perforation of the bowel, for example, resulting from surgical procedures, such as laparoscopy, diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopy, medical conditions, such as diverticulitis, and trauma. The present disclosure also relates to filtration systems and electrical connector assemblies for use in the methods and devices.

Abstract: A line isolating power connector can include a housing for connecting with a power cable and a power source, and wires positioned through the housing that include at least a line wire and a neutral wire. The housing is separated by an aperture into a line conduit and a neutral conduit, and the aperture is sized to receive a portion of a contactless power quality probe such that the power quality probe can be connected around the first line conduit or neutral conduit in order to measure power quality in either the line wire or the neutral wire.

Abstract: A method and structure suitable for, e.g., improving high voltage breakdown reliability of a microelectronic device such as a capacitor usable for galvanic isolation of two circuits. A first dielectric layer has a first dielectric constant located over a semiconductor substrate. A metal structure located over the first dielectric layer has a side surface. A second dielectric layer having a second different dielectric constant is located adjacent the metal structure. A dielectric structure located between the side surface of the metal structure and the second dielectric layer has the first dielectric constant.

Abstract: A method and structure suitable for, e.g., improving high voltage breakdown reliability of a microelectronic device such as a capacitor usable for galvanic isolation of two circuits. A first dielectric layer has a first dielectric constant located over a semiconductor substrate. A metal structure located over the first dielectric layer has a side surface. A second dielectric layer having a second different dielectric constant is located adjacent the metal structure. A dielectric structure located between the side surface of the metal structure and the second dielectric layer has the first dielectric constant.

Abstract: A coil-over throttle return spring device mounts onto the exterior of the carburetor and allows the user to adjust the throttle tension without having to remove the device from the carburetor. The throttle tension is adjusted by moving the ring along the length of the body to lengthen or shorten the spring. A coil-over throttle return spring device kit comprises the device and a bracket and hardware used to easily mount onto various size carburetors. The bracket and hardware allows for adjustability depending on the size of the engine and length of cables. A method of installing a coil-over throttle return spring device kit onto a carburetor and a method of adjusting the throttle tension.

Abstract: The presented disclosure is a prosthesis for performing radial head replacement in the setting of fractures or degenerative conditions of the radial head, and other conditions including avascular necrosis. The presented radial head replacement prostheses can be implanted in a cement-less or cemented fashion. The prosthesis of the presented disclosure comprises a radial head replacement which in various embodiments includes (1) one or more interlocking screw holes along the stem, (2) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a tapered connection, (3) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a cylindrical connection, (4) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a curved stem, (5) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with an inter-component screw connection, and (6) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a one-piece design.

Abstract: A method and structure suitable for, e.g., improving high voltage breakdown reliability of a microelectronic device such as a capacitor usable for galvanic isolation of two circuits. A metal plate having a top surface and a side surface is located over a first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer of a second different material is located over the first metal plate. A dielectric structure of the first material is located over the side surface of the metal plate and over the surface of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: A brake pad wear measuring system is for use on a vehicle equipped with a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system including a wheel mounted TPM sensor, and a floating caliper disc brake system including a piston supporting an inner brake pad and a floating caliper supporting an outer brake pad, wherein the piston and floating caliper move toward each other along a braking axis in response to application of the brake system so that the brake pads engage and apply a braking force to a brake rotor. The brake pad wear system includes a permanent magnet attached to the floating caliper. The permanent magnet generates a magnetic field and being positioned on the floating caliper so that the TPM sensor of the wheel passes through the magnetic field as the wheel rotates during vehicle operation. The system also includes a field sensor implemented in the TPM sensor. The field sensor detects the magnetic field as the TPM sensor passes through the magnetic field.