Abstract: A vehicle brake system includes a back plate that may support a composite pad, and at least one conditioning insert coupled to the back plate and that may contact a surface of a wheel during a braking event and thereby to condition at least a portion of the surface of the wheel. Optionally, the back plate can define a U-shaped coupler that is centrally located and has two ends that are distal from the coupler. The back plate can have a centerline extending from a first end of the ends to a second end of the ends while passing through a center of the back plate, and the at least one conditioning insert can be disposed off of the centerline so as to not be centrally disposed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a system having at least one sensor configured to monitor a muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) level of a patient who is undergoing cardiac arrest and to generate a signal representing SmO2 level; a user interface device; a processor communicably coupled to the user interface device, the processor configured to cause the user interface device to present an array of two or more possible nodes of a clinical decision support tree, wherein at least one of the nodes indicates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment of the patient with no ventilation, and wherein at least another of the nodes indicates CPR treatment of the patient with active ventilation; determine which of the two or more possible nodes should be emphasized based on the SmO2 level; and update the array of the two or more possible nodes based on the determination.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating water containing PFAS are disclosed. Adsorption media may be used to remove PFAS from water. An eluent may release PFAS from loaded adsorption media to form a waste stream. An internal combustion engine may be used to mineralize PFAS in the waste stream.

Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener. The system, method and fastening tool comprise at least one flexible ultrasonic joint that permits a horn in the fastener tool to pivot in at least one or a plurality of planes and at least partially about at least one or a plurality of axes. The at least one flexible ultrasonic joint is adapted to facilitate transfer and focus of the ultrasonic energy through the tool and toward the fastener utilizing specially designed surfaces and a “dry” or “wet” environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing heteroaryl-ketone fused azadecalin glucocorticoid receptor modulators, and compositions having low impurity levels.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delaying alarms that include detecting an analyte level using an analyte sensor; and delaying the annunciation of an analyte alarm after the analyte level crosses an analyte threshold, wherein the delay is based on one or both of (1) a magnitude of difference between the analyte level and the analyte threshold and (2) a duration of time in which the analyte level has crossed the analyte threshold.

Abstract: A refuse collection system includes a lift system, a sensor, and a processing circuit. The lift system is configured to lift a refuse container and empty refuse therein into a receptacle of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the sensor, detect a thermal event based on the signal, and control the lift system to stop lifting the refuse container in response to the thermal event being detected.

Abstract: A method is disclosed, performed by a management apparatus for a radiotherapy system, the radiotherapy system comprising a source of therapeutic radiation mounted on a rotatable gantry. The method comprises: receiving, from a treatment planning apparatus, a treatment plan for delivery by the radiotherapy system, the treatment plan specifying a plurality of beams to be generated by the source of therapeutic radiation, wherein each beam is associated with first and second angles of the rotatable gantry, wherein the beam is initiated at one of the first and second angles, and terminated at the other of the first and second angles; applying an optimization algorithm to the plurality of beams, the optimization algorithm arranging the plurality of beams into an order such that an aggregate amount of rotation by the rotatable gantry between beams when delivering the treatment plan is minimized; and outputting the ordered plurality of beams to the radiotherapy system for implementation.

Abstract: A method includes error encoding data to produce a plurality of data slices. Metadata is determined for a data slice of the plurality of data slices. The metadata is stored in a metadata storage tree. The data slice is stored in a slice storage location indicated by the metadata. Based on determining to access the data slice, the metadata for the data slice is accessed in the metadata storage tree to determine the slice storage location for the data slice, and the data slice is accessed in the slice storage location based on determining the slice storage location for the data slice via accessing the metadata storage tree.

Abstract: A system includes a platform configured to receive a video recording of a flight path of an object and initiate back-end processing of the video recording. The back-end processing may include data modeling, object detection operations, normalizing operations, adjusting normalize data based on meta_camera specifications to compensate for limitations of the user device used to create the video recording, and applying mathematical techniques to the adjusted data to derive metrics relating to the flight path of the object and to generate an enhanced video clip of the flight path. In an embodiment, the back-end processing may further include generating a trace line of the flight path of the object, adding the trace line to the enhanced video clip, transmitting the enhanced video clip and the metrics to the user device, and storing the enhanced video clip and the metrics in back-end storage.

Abstract: A variety of methods and apparatus are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, resettable latch assembly for latching downhole to a mating mandrel, comprising: a mandrel; a latch collet disposed on the mandrel, wherein the latch collet is radially flexibly with respect to the mating mandrel; and an energy transfer line extending a length of the mandrel; wherein the resettable latch assembly is latchable, releasable, and relatchable to the mating mandrel with translational movement.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making phenolic fatty acid compounds having a reduced phenolic ester content. The invention also relates to method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a non-phenolic polymer (e.g., a synthetic fabric). The method comprises contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a non-phenolic polymer to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the non-phenolic polymer; and reacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the non-phenolic polymer with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the non-phenolic polymer. The invention is particularly useful for making a synthetic fabric-reinforced article, such as synthetic fabric-reinforced rubber article, circuit board substrate, or fiberglass.

Abstract: A mobile processing system is disclosed for the removal of radioactive contaminants from nuclear process wastewater. The system is fully scalable, modular, and portable allowing the system to be fully customizable according to site-specific remediation requirements. It is designed to be both transported and operated from standard sized intermodal containers or custom designed enclosures for increased mobility between sites and on-site, further increasing the speed and ease with which the system may be deployed. Additionally, the system is completely modular wherein the various modules perform different forms or stages of wastewater remediation and may be connected in parallel and/or in series. Depending on the needs of the site, one or more different processes may be used. In some embodiments, one or more of the same modules may be used in the same operation.

Abstract: A system and method for operating an ignition system. An ignition transformer has primary and secondary windings. A spark apparatus is connected with the secondary windings of the ignition transformer. One or more characteristics of a spark generated by the spark apparatus is provided. An electronic control unit is adapted to control the ignition transformer, such that, based on an identification of the spark using the one or more characteristics and the spark reference data, the electronic control unit sends control signals to the ignition transformer to modify the one or more characteristics of the spark. Modification of the one or more characteristics may occur in a same spark cycle as measurement of the one or more characteristics.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a shell with a longitudinal axis and helical baffles inside the shell and arranged along the longitudinal axis in an alternating pattern of a first baffle followed by a second baffle of the helical baffles. Each helical baffle includes first holes and second holes that receive tubes. The second holes have a diameter larger than the first holes or there is a clearance between the second holes and the tubes that is greater than a clearance between the first holes and the tubes to intentionally induce an increase in a leakage stream in the spaces between the second holes and the tubes. Such increase in the leakage stream maintains a relatively constant rate of heat transfer while reducing pressure drop, thereby resulting in an improved heat transfer to pressure drop ratio for the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A transmitter for inground use controls a depth signal transmit power in relation to a data signal transmit power such that one reception range of the depth signal at least approximately matches another, different reception range of the data signal. A portable device can form a system with the transmitter in which the portable device scans a plurality of frequencies within at least one low frequency depth signal range to measure the electromagnetic noise at each one of the plurality of frequencies and identify at least one of the frequencies as a potential depth frequency for the transmitter. The portable device can include a dual mode filter having a rebar mode and a normal mode filter. The depth signal frequency is dynamically positionable in relation to low frequency noise.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The invention provides T cell receptors (TCRs), tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and vaccines that recognize HERV-K. The invention provides TCR sequences generated from tumor infiltrating lymphocytes that recognize HERV-K antigens as peptides bound to the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), resulting in an interaction between the HLA-peptide complex and the CDS TCR. Peptides bound to molecules of the MHC, or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble TCRs, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: A tool support device is provided. The device is comprised of a fastener that allows the device to be attached to any tool commonly used around the home. The device is also comprised of a stand member that may extend from the tool to support the tool such that the tool is propped up along any surface at an easily accessible height.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a lavatory carrier assembly. The assembly includes a first leg including an upper member, a lower member, and a waste line access port member; a second leg; and a horizontal spacing member coupled to the first leg and the second leg. The waste line access port member defines an opening to receive a waste pipe. The waste line access port member also defines an upper and lower slots to slidably receive the upper and lower members of the first leg in a generally horizontal manner.