Abstract: Provided is a compound of formula (I), in which Ar1, R1, U, V, W, X, and p are as described herein. Also provided are methods of using a compound of formula (I), including a method of treating cancer, a method of treating a patient with cancer cells resistant to an anti-cancer agent, and a method of inhibiting lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) and/or lactate dehydrogenase B (LDHB) activity in a cell.

Abstract: Techniques regarding the composition and/or structure of oven walls are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise an oven with a heat source configured to heat a hollow space within the oven. The oven further can comprise an oven body that can define the hollow space. Also, the oven body can comprising a plurality of connected sides, wherein one or more of the connected sides comprise a plurality of carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A physical unclonable function (PUF) apparatus having magnetic particles is disclosed. The magnetic field data and the image view of the magnetic particles in the PUF apparatus are difficult to counterfeit. A PUF apparatus may be incorporated into a user-replaceable supply item for an imaging device. Further, a PUF reader may be incorporated into an imaging device to read the PUF. Other systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for displaying baking information regarding an oven are provided herein. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system. The system can comprise a memory that can store computer executable components. The system can further comprise a processor, which can be operably coupled to the memory, that can execute the computer executable components stored in the memory. Also, the computer executable components can comprise an imaging component that can generate one or more images based on baking information regarding an oven. Further, the computer executable components can comprise a display component that displays the image.

Abstract: One or more techniques regarding an atmosphere controlling manifold are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can regard a manifold that can comprise a first channel connected to a first inlet port. The manifold can also comprise a second channel connected to second inlet port. Further, the manifold can comprise a third channel connecting the first channel, the second channel, and an outlet port. Additionally, the manifold can comprise a valve connected to the third channel and regulating fluid communication through the third channel. Moreover, the first channel, the second channel, and third channel can be defined within a body of the manifold.

Abstract: A physical unclonable function is disclosed. A highly random distribution of magnetic particles within a thermoplastic polymer is created by magnetizing magnetizable particles in solid pellet feed material before feeding the solid pellets into an injection molding machine. Other devices and processes are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a physical unclonable function is disclosed. A highly random distribution of magnetic particles within a thermoplastic polymer is created by magnetizing magnetizable particles in solid pellet feed material before feeding the solid pellets into an injection molding machine. Other devices and processes are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for managing an intelligent oven are provided. In one example, an oven system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components. The oven system can also comprise a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise an oven management component that identifies a parameter of a completed bake based on a second parameter of a new bake and shares the parameter with an input device.

Abstract: Techniques for utilizing excess heat generated by an oven to generate electricity are provided. In one example, an oven can comprise a coolant pathway positioned adjacent to a hollow space within the oven, wherein the hollow space can contain heat. The oven can also comprise a chamber in fluid communication with the coolant pathway. The oven can further comprise a turbine in fluid communication with the chamber and an outlet. Moreover, the oven can comprise a generator connected to the turbine, wherein rotation of the turbine can power the generator.

Abstract: An oven door operating apparatus is provided. In one example, the oven door operating apparatus can comprise a first panel having a first plurality of grooves that traverse a side surface of the first panel. The oven door operating apparatus can also comprise a second panel having a second plurality of grooves that traverse a side surface of the second panel, wherein the side surface of the first panel faces the side surface of the second panel. Further, the oven door operating apparatus can include an oven door positioned between the side surface of the first panel and the side surface of the second panel. In one or more embodiments, the oven door can have a plurality of projections that extend from the oven door into the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves. Also, in various embodiments the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves can extend in a first direction and then turn to extend in a second direction.

Abstract: A control system for a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is provided. The control system includes a shift mode switch, an actuator and a controller. The shift mode switch is selectable between a plurality of modes. The actuator is in operational communication with the CVT to selectively override normal shifting characteristics of the CVT. The controller is in communication with the shift mode switch. The controller is configured to control the actuator to selectively override the normal shifting characteristics of the CVT based at least in part on a select mode configuration selected by the shift mode switch.

Abstract: A vehicle layout including a motor, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), an actuator, a controller, a drivetrain and at least one clutch is provided. The motor provides engine torque. The CVT is operationally coupled to receive the engine torque. The actuator is configured to control a gearing ratio of the CVT. The controller activates the actuator based at least in part on an input. The drivetrain is in operational communication with the CVT. The at least one clutch is configured to selectively disconnect torque between at least one of the motor and the CVT and the CVT and the drivetrain.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connection of two tubular members without rotation. The assembly includes the pin end of a first tubular member stabbed within the connector end of a second tubular member. A connector nut is threadedly connected or snap locked to the connector end of the second tubular member. The connector nut includes a retaining shoulder cooperating with a beveled shoulder on the pin end of the first tubular member to retain the first tubular member. The assembly includes seals to provide pressure integrity and prevent leaking. Cooperating rotational torque transfer profiles in the first and second tubular members enable operational rotation of the tubular string.

Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to: a keyboard case portion including a first base portion and one or more first flaps so positioned with one or more first gaps between the first base portion and the one or more first flaps. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Magnetic keys having a plurality of magnetic plates are disclosed. The location and orientation of the magnetic plates are controlled to generate magnetic fields that are of sufficient strength to be reliably read and sufficient complexity to be difficult to counterfeit. The magnetic keys are located on imaging-device supply items along with non-volatile memory devices containing measurements of the magnetic fields that are digitally signed. These supply items are difficult to counterfeit. Other devices are disclosed.

Abstract: An expandable liner hanger system and method of installing same. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes positioning the expandable liner hanger system within a casing string, the expandable liner hanger system including a setting tool disposed within a hanger body, the setting tool including a cone mandrel defining a tapered external surface and an expansion cone defining a tapered internal surface; engaging the tapered external surface with the tapered internal surface; radially expanding the hanger body to engage the casing string by displacing the cone mandrel and the expansion cone in a first axial direction and relative to the hanger body; displacing the cone mandrel in a second axial direction and relative to the expansion cone to disengage the tapered internal surface from the tapered external surface, thus permitting the expansion cone to bell radially inward from the hanger body; and extricating the expansion cone from the hanger body.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus and related method for sealing an annular space between concentrically disposed members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes providing a sealing ring within the annular space, the sealing ring defining oppositely inclined interior and exterior surfaces each having a generally frusto-conical shape and defining opposing first and second edges, a nose adjoining the respective first edges of the interior and exterior surfaces, and a first convex surface adjoining the respective second edges of the interior and exterior surfaces opposite the nose; and forming a seal against a fluid pressure in the annular space, comprising depressing the first convex surface of the sealing ring so that the interior and exterior surfaces thereof expand radially to exert contact stress on each of the concentrically disposed members.