Abstract: There is provided a material transfer system comprising a first reciprocating conveyor which selectively moves material towards a first location, and a second reciprocating conveyor which overlaps with the first reciprocating conveyor, with the second reciprocating conveyor selectively moving material from the first location towards a second location. There is also provided a material transfer system according to another aspect comprising a conduit in fluid communication with an upstream portion of the body of water, and a reciprocating conveyor configured to convey upstream said material in the body of water towards the conduit. There is further provided a reciprocating conveyor configured to promote movement of the material in a first direction and inhibit movement of the material in a second direction, and a conveyor position adjustment assembly configured to selectively move a first end portion of the conveyor relative to a second end portion of the conveyor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional structure is formed when layers of a material are deposited onto a substrate and scanned with a high energy beam to at least partially melt each layer of the material. Upon scanning the layers at predetermined locations at least a first segment overlapping a second segment and underlapping a third segment is formed.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods for fabricating a photovoltaic devices. The method includes applying a coating layer that surrounds each of a plurality of silicon particles. The method also includes implanting the plurality of silicon particles into a substrate layer such that an exposed portion of each of the plurality of silicon particles extends away from a surface of the substrate layer. The method further includes removing a portion of the coating layer that is positioned around the exposed portion of each of the plurality of silicon particles. The method also includes placing an insulator layer on the surface of the substrate layer. The method further includes placing a selective carrier transport layer on the exposed portion of each of the plurality of silicon particles.

Abstract: An advertising system that includes three embodiments wherein the embodiments are all operably to be secured to commercial trucks such as but not limited to a dump truck or a transfer box trailer. The present invention utilizes a advertising support member across all embodiments that is manufactured from a rigid material and has desired advertising logos and indicia thereon. A transfer box tailgate embodiment is provided wherein this embodiment is configured to be releasably secured to a transfer box tailgate. Another embodiment provided in the present invention is a tarp rack embodiment wherein this embodiment is configured to secured to the rear of a transfer box trailer equipped with a tarp. A dump truck tailgate embodiment is provided wherein this embodiment releasably secures over the top edge of a tailgate of a conventional tailgate. The embodiments include locking members to inhibit unauthorized removal of the advertising support member.

Abstract: Techniques for creating, sharing, and using bundles (also referred to as packages) in a multi-tenant database are described herein. A bundle is a schema object with associated hidden schemas. A bundle can be created by a provider user and can be shared with a plurality of consumer users. The bundle can be used to enable code sharing and distribution without losing control while maintaining security protocols.

Abstract: A bit to detect drill bit metamorphism (DBM) may include a bit head. A bit to detect DBM may include at least one cutting element connected to the bit head. A bit to detect DBM may include a temperature sensor on or in the at least one cutting element. A bit to detect DBM may include an electronics module in communication with the temperature sensor. A bit to detect DBM may include a wiring conduit from the at least one cutting element and through at least a portion of the bit head to the electronics module.

Abstract: A control system for a saw blade used to cut slots in carbon anodes used in aluminum processing includes an instrument package installed on the saw blade. The instrument package includes one or more sensors used to measure one or more operating characteristics. If the operating characteristics are outside of a threshold operating characteristic. then one or more operating parameters of the saw blade can be adjusted. Example adjustments may be made to the rotational speed or depth of cut of the saw blade. or repair or replacement of cutting elements or the saw blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the recovery of vanadium from a vanadium containing leach residue, the method comprising the steps of: subjecting the leach residue to a pulping step, the pulping step comprising the contact of the leach residue with an aqueous solution to produce a repulp slurry; passing the repulp slurry to a solid liquid separation step to produce a repulp solution containing vanadium and a repulp residue; and recovering vanadium from solution in an ion exchange step.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an instrument suitable for processing cells for example culturing, concentrating or washing said cells, the instrument comprising: a housing for accommodating mechanical elements including at least one fluid pump; and a disposable processing kit complementary to the mechanical elements within the housing and comprising a fluid circuit including a fluid reservoir and plural fluid paths capable of carrying fluid flow caused by said pump(s), the instrument further including a mechanism for determining the quantity, or change in quantity of the fluid in the reservoir resulting from said fluid flow, the instrument yet further comprising a controller operable to control at least the pump and operable to perform a fault determination process, which includes the steps of determining the expected flow rate of said pump(s) calculated from the speed of the pump(s) and comparing that expected flow with the change in quantity of the fluid in the reservoir as determined by said mechanism.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel includes an outboard annular bead and an inboard annular bead axially spaced from the outboard annular bead. The inboard annular bead is connected to the outboard annular bead by a plurality of circumferentially spaced supports. The inboard annular bead includes a radially inwardly extending face having a plurality of mounting apertures.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for location tracking. In one embodiment, an apparatus receives a message sent to a user of a mobile device in a wireless network, and a processor determines at least one location parameter. Data is extracted from the message, and initiation of a computing function (e.g., transmission of a communication to the mobile device) is triggered by a match between the location and the data from the message.

Abstract: An emergency dispatch system configured to allow first responders to efficiently utilize video-based systems using static images of a space and to understand a physical layout of the space. The system includes a dispatch processing hub linked via a communications network with client devices. The system further includes data storage storing a static image of a monitored space from a supplemental camera and video of the monitored space from video sources. A map interface generator is provided that is configured for generating a map-based interface for display upon a display device of the client devices. The map-based interface provides access to the static image and to the video. The hub functions to serve the map-based interface to the client devices. The dispatch processing hub responds to user input selecting the static image by providing a view, e.g., a 360-degree view, of the monitored space based on the static image.

Abstract: A cable support assembly (2) for supporting a cable assembly including (4) a plurality of cables (6, 8, 10) is disclosed. The cable support assembly comprises a support (18) and cable retaining devices for supporting the cable assembly such that a joint (12, 14, 16) between first and second sections (6a, 6b; 8a, 8b; 10a, 10b) of at least one cable is arranged on a side of the cable assembly facing away from the support and is spaced further from the support than sections of the cable located remote from the joint.

Abstract: A downhole measurement module includes a microcontroller having a plurality of inputs and a sensor connected to a first input of the plurality of inputs. A switch is connected to a second input of the plurality of inputs. The microcontroller implements a measurement program to receive measurements from the sensor, the measurement program being based on a setting of the switch.

Abstract: A computational evidence platform extracts clinical concepts from medical evidence sources and creates a database of elemental diagnostic factors and elemental investigations links to medical conditions. Input from a person groups factors and investigations makes corrections and adds a ranking Elemental factors and investigations do not include information specific to their associated conditions but include synonyms and a link to a medical ontology. A patient state is determined by extracting patient known diagnostic factors and investigation results from the patient chart. These known factors and results are matched to the database and a ranking of likely conditions are output. Next-best actions per condition are output by determining factors not yet known and investigations not yet performed. Next-best actions across conditions are determined by performing a recursive tree search of the database and assuming that unknown factors are now known to generate a score for each assumption.

Abstract: A lens is provided that has an improved optical configuration in order to provide enhanced off-axis optical performance by tending to reduce, eliminate, or minimize first order optical distortion. Embodiments may be used in non-corrective or corrective unitary or dual lens eyewear, for example in combination with a frame to support the lens in a path of a straight ahead line of sight forming a center axis of an eye of a typical wearer. The lens may comprise a lens body. The lens body may comprise a surface having a spheric, toric, cylindrical or freeform geometry and another surface having a freeform geometry. A lens thickness is defined between the surfaces. A prismatic power of the lens is improved, particularly for off-axis viewing angles.

Abstract: A cable retaining apparatus includes a body defining at least one aperture for receiving a respective cable, a first insulator device arranged in the, or each, aperture for preventing electrical conduction from a cable to a surface of the body facing the cable, and a second insulator device for preventing electrical conduction from a cable to a surface of the body facing away from the cable.

Abstract: A downhole energy harvesting system includes a housing subjected to periodic oscillations. An energy harvesting device is on, in, or otherwise connected to the housing and positioned to generate electricity based on the periodic oscillations. The energy harvesting device is coupled to at least one of a powered component or an energy storage device in order to use or store the harvested energy.

Abstract: A method includes moving a stabilization device comprising a stabilization surface relative to a base of a surgical cart, wherein the moving comprises moving the stabilization device from a retracted position in which the stabilization surface is spaced from the ground surface to a deployed position in which the stabilization surface is in contact with the ground surface, and wherein the moving comprises overcoming a biasing force biasing the stabilization device toward the retracted position.