Abstract: Various techniques and apparatus permit fabrication of superconductive circuits. A superconducting integrated circuit comprising a superconducting stud via, a kinetic inductor, and a capacitor may be formed. Forming a superconducting stud via in a superconducting integrated circuit may include masking with a hard mask and masking with a soft mask. Forming a superconducting stud via in a superconducting integrated circuit may include depositing a dielectric etch stop layer. Interlayer misalignment in the fabrication of a superconducting integrated circuit may be measured by an electrical vernier. Interlayer misalignment in the fabrication of a superconducting integrated circuit may be measured by a chain of electrical verniers and a Wheatstone bridge. A superconducting integrated circuit with three or more metal layers may include an enclosed, matched, on-chip transmission line. A metal wiring layer in a superconducting integrated circuit may be encapsulated.

Abstract: Disinfectant compositions are disclosed which provide a durable residual antimicrobial benefit to surfaces treated with such compositions. The disinfectant compositions include a biocidal agent, an amphoteric copolymer, and other functional agents. Methods of making and using the disinfectant compositions are further provided.

Abstract: A head-mounted display may include a display system and an optical system in a housing. The display system may have displays that produce images. Positioners may be used to move the displays relative to the eye positions of a user's eyes. An adjustable optical system may include tunable lenses such as tunable cylindrical liquid crystal lenses. The displays may be viewed through the lenses when the user's eyes are at the eye positions. A sensor may be incorporated into the head-mounted display to measure refractive errors in the user's eyes. The sensor may include waveguides and volume holograms, and a camera for gathering light that has reflected from the retinas of the user's eyes. Viewing comfort may be enhanced by adjusting display positions relative to the eye positions and/or by adjusting lens settings based on the content being presented on the display and/or measured refractive errors.

Abstract: A method includes assessing an input in a buffer against a rule in a first node of a rule tree to determine that an action should be performed and updating the buffer with results of performing the action. The method also includes inserting an indication of the input, the rule, and the results of performing the action into a tracker log and passing the updated buffer to a second node in the rule tree in response to determining that the first node points to the second node.

Abstract: A wet wipe which includes a first surface layer, a second surface layer and an absorbent layer is disclosed. The first surface layer has a first outer surface. The second surface layer has a second outer surface. The absorbent layer is arranged between the first surface layer and the second surface layer. A first coefficient of friction of the first outer surface is less than a second coefficient of friction of the second outer surface.

Abstract: A method includes assessing an input in a buffer against a rule in a first node of a rule tree to determine that an action should be performed and updating the buffer with results of performing the action. The method also includes inserting an indication of the input, the rule, and the results of performing the action into a tracker log and passing the updated buffer to a second node in the rule tree in response to determining that the first node points to the second node.

Abstract: REM systems for disinfecting water, which includes a tank, a membrane anode, a cathode, and a conductive contactor, is disclosed. The conductive contactor is in direct contact with the membrane anode. The conductive contactor is in electrical communication with the cathode. The REM systems can further contain an inlet and an outlet for supplying water into the tank and removing water out of the tank respectively. The membrane anode includes a carbon-based material. In the most preferred embodiment, the membrane anode includes layers of activated carbon fiber cloth (ACFC). The membrane anode functions as both the anodic electrode that produces electrochemical reaction and the membrane filter. In one preferred embodiment, the membrane anode generates reactive oxygen species from water oxidation reaction that is effective in disinfecting pathogens in water. Methods of making and using the REM systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is related to a bottle structure. At least an embedded slot is disposed on a bottle body. A positioning member is disposed on the opening of the embedded slot. The inner edge of the positioning member projects toward the inner side of the opening of the embedded slot to form a stop edge. An embedded fixing part may coordinate with a spirally fixed element to lock the bottle body to a bicycle body. An embedded block of the embedded fixing part is embedded into the embedded slot of the bottle body and against the stop edge of the positioning member. A lug connected the bottom of the embedded block is located against positioning bumps disposed on inner edges of the positioning member to stably install the bottle body on the bicycle body.

Abstract: This invention is related to a bottle structure. At least an embedded slot is disposed on a bottle body. A positioning member is disposed on the opening of the embedded slot. The inner edge of the positioning member projects toward the inner side of the opening of the embedded slot to form a stop edge. An embedded fixing part may coordinate with a spirally fixed element to lock the bottle body to a bicycle body. An embedded block of the embedded fixing part is embedded into the embedded slot of the bottle body and against the stop edge of the positioning member. A lug connected the bottom of the embedded block is located against positioning bumps disposed on inner edges of the positioning member to stably install the bottle body on the bicycle body.

Abstract: A fast device discovery protocol with a high success rate for device-to-device (D2D) communication in LTE-A networks is proposed. With the proposed protocol, device discovery is done by monitoring a randomly transmitted beacon from other devices within a pre-defined period. In one embodiment, an eNB receives scheduling requests from D2D UEs and in response allocates a distributed uplink resource for random access of beacon transmission by the D2D UEs. The distributed resource is dynamically allocated based on the number of requesting D2D UEs, a discovery period, and a target discovery probability to minimize the required resource.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mediation of content-related services are provided. Information about a user may be stored in memory. Such information may be used to identify availability of the user to travel on certain days. A search is formulated based on the identified availability of the user. Each search result is evaluated to derive a user-specific value. The search results are thereafter ranked based on the user-specific value calculated. A user-specific display of travel data is then generated for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A tension leg platform is secured to the sea floor with a plurality of tendons, each of the tendons being in tension due to buoyancy of the platform. The tendons are made up of joints of pipe secured together to define a hollow interior sealed from entry of sea water. A lower section of the joints of pipe of each of the tendons has smaller inner and outer diameters and greater wall thicknesses than an upper section of the joints of pipe. Bulkheads are sealed within the interior of the upper and lower sections of the joints of pipe of each of the tendons. The bulkheads are spaced apart from each other along the lengths of the upper and lower sections of the joints of pipe to define separate compartments sealed from each other.

Abstract: A tendon for an offshore floating platform has a tubular section formed of joints of steel pipe secured together. The tubular section has an interior sealed from sea water to provide buoyancy. A composite fiber section is secured to a lower end of the tubular section. The composite fiber section is formed of non metallic fibers and has a solid interior.

Abstract: A temporary stability module and method for marine structures during construction, transportation and installation is taught. The device and method permit the structure, including platforms, deck and equipment to be constructed in an upright position, towed to an ocean installation site, and installed by ballasting the structure or temporary stability module and subsequent removal of the module.

Abstract: A tendon for an offshore floating platform has a tubular section formed of joints of steel pipe secured together. The tubular section has an interior sealed from sea water to provide buoyancy. A composite fiber section is secured to a lower end of the tubular section. The composite fiber section is formed of non metallic fibers and has a solid interior.

Abstract: A tension leg platform is secured to the sea floor with a plurality of tendons, each of the tendons being in tension due to buoyancy of the platform. The tendons are made up of joints of pipe secured together to define a hollow interior sealed from entry of sea water. A lower section of the joints of pipe of each of the tendons has smaller inner and outer diameters and greater wall thicknesses than an upper section of the joints of pipe. Bulkheads are sealed within the interior of the upper and lower sections of the joints of pipe of each of the tendons. The bulkheads are spaced apart from each other along the lengths of the upper and lower sections of the joints of pipe to define separate compartments sealed from each other.

Abstract: A marine buoy for the offshore support of subsea production and drilling activities that has a closed-bottomed base section with a solid ballast and variable ballast chambers, a chamber in the base section for storing equipment and supplies, and an upper section with a smaller cross-sectional area than the base section having an elevator shaft leading from the top of the upper section to the chamber in the base section. The upper section supports a deck for housing process equipment for operations that the marine buoy is supporting.

Abstract: A lateral mooring system for tendon-based platforms is disclosed, which provides reduced installation and/or operational cost associated with the installation and operation of an extended-base tension leg platform. The lateral mooring system includes a plurality of mooring lines that provide lateral support to the platform in mild metocean conditions, but may have application in more severe oceanic condition. A method for installing the system on the platform and a method for drilling wells on a offshore site.

Abstract: The Dragon Aluminum ATX Computer Chassis enables the user to implement their computer components and maintain their stability with high tech electronic components such as the Dragon LCD display. Its features does not end there, Dragon's exterior shell was designed with an “Out of the Box” concept, in which the MGE core developer invented the term and utilized this term as the basis of the Dragon ATX Aluminum Computer Chassis.

Abstract: The VIPER ATX Computer Chassis was developed for the sole purpose of increasing overall system performance through the use of advanced cooling chassis designs and the dissipation of heat. Its advanced LCD display and overall features increase its value and necessity in this performance driven computer market.