Abstract: A rotary valve including a port housing, a port, an axially actuated rotary sleeve disposed within the port housing, the sleeve having a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the port; and an insert disposed within the sleeve, the insert having an opening, the sleeve being rotatable to align one of the plurality of apertures with the opening. A rotary valve including a port housing, having a port, an axially actuated rotary sleeve disposed within the port housing, the sleeve having an aperture; and an insert disposed within the sleeve, the insert having a plurality of openings of distinct size from one another, the aperture of the sleeve being selectively alignable with one of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: The composition is an herbal supplement comprised of hydrolyzed whole soybean, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, lactic acid bacteria, the mushroom, Auricularia polytricha, and turmeric. The soybean feeds the bacterial components of the composition to increase their biomass. The Bacillus amyloliquefaciens produces protease and amylase enzymes which hydrolyze the proteins and carbohydrates in the soybean into smaller peptides and oligosaccharides. These smaller nutrients are more easily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. The lactic acid bacteria are probiotics which limit the growth of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in the composition thus balancing the gastrointestinal microbiome. The mushroom, Auricularia polytricha enhances blood flow, removes toxins from the bowel, stabilizes the digestive system and enhances digestion. Turmeric is an antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-bacteria (including the suppression of Helicobacter pylori bacteria), anti-inflammatory.

Abstract: A rotary valve including a port housing, a port, an axially actuated rotary sleeve disposed within the port housing, the sleeve having a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the port; and an insert disposed within the sleeve, the insert having an opening, the sleeve being rotatable to align one of the plurality of apertures with the opening. A rotary valve including a port housing, having a port, an axially actuated rotary sleeve disposed within the port housing, the sleeve having an aperture; and an insert disposed within the sleeve, the insert having a plurality of openings of distinct size from one another, the aperture of the sleeve being selectively alignable with one of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automating clothing transactions. The methods comprise: obtaining user input data and/or sensor data specifying characteristics of a body for an individual; transforming the user input data and/or sensor data into a 3D graphical representation of the body; analyzing the 3D graphical representation to derive 3D body measurements for the individual; identifying clothing items based on results from comparing the 3D body measurements to reference measurements associated with clothing items having different styles, sizes and brand associations; analyzing how a fabric elasticity and a garment construction could impact a fit of each identified clothing item relative to each body part of the individual based on the 3D graphical representation of the body; and filtering the clothing items based on results of the analyzing and fit preferences of the individual to generate recommended clothing items for the individual.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tubular having an outer surface, an inner surface, a recess extending from the inner surface toward the outer surface, and an opening extending from the outer surface to the recess. A hydraulic passage extends through the tubular. The hydraulic passage includes an inlet, a first and a second branch. The second branch is fluidically exposed at the inner surface. A piston is arranged in the recess. A locking ring is arranged radially inwardly of the piston and a member is arranged in the tubular spaced from the inner surface. Application of hydraulic pressure in the first branch urges the piston radially inwardly clamping the locking ring against the member and application of hydraulic pressure in the second branch urges the member axially in a first direction relative to the tubular.

Abstract: Provided are: a novel wiring board having flexibility derived from a resin board and the high electrical conductivity derived from a metal wiring as well as high adhesion between the metal wiring and the insulating resin board; and a method for manufacturing the wiring board without using a photolithography process. A wiring board according to the present invention comprises a resin board and a metal wiring, the metal wiring including a sintered body of metal particles, the sintered body including a plurality of voids having opening portions extending toward the resin board, parts of the resin board entering the voids from the opening portions.

Abstract: An indexing valve system includes a tubular having an inner surface portion defining a passage portion, a first plurality of indexing components provided on the inner surface and a second plurality of indexing components provided on the inner surface portion. A valve sleeve is arranged in the passage portion. The valve sleeve includes a first plurality of indexing elements that selectively engage with the first plurality of indexing components, a second plurality of indexing elements that selectively engage with the second plurality of indexing components, and an inner surface section defining a passage section. The inner surface section includes a plurality of indexing step members. An insert extends into the passage section. The insert includes an outer surface supporting an indexer that selectively engages with the plurality of indexing step members to shift the valve sleeve between the first plurality of indexing components and the second plurality of indexing components.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tubular having an outer surface, an inner surface, a recess extending from the inner surface toward the outer surface, and an opening extending from the outer surface to the recess. A hydraulic passage extends through the tubular. The hydraulic passage includes an inlet, a first and a second branch. The second branch is fluidically exposed at the inner surface. A piston is arranged in the recess. A locking ring is arranged radially inwardly of the piston and a member is arranged in the tubular spaced from the inner surface. Application of hydraulic pressure in the first branch urges the piston radially inwardly clamping the locking ring against the member and application of hydraulic pressure in the second branch urges the member axially in a first direction relative to the tubular.

Abstract: An indexing valve system includes a tubular having an inner surface portion defining a passage portion, a first plurality of indexing components provided on the inner surface and a second plurality of indexing components provided on the inner surface portion. A valve sleeve is arranged in the passage portion. The valve sleeve includes a first plurality of indexing elements that selectively engage with the first plurality of indexing components, a second plurality of indexing elements that selectively engage with the second plurality of indexing components, and an inner surface section defining a passage section. The inner surface section includes a plurality of indexing step members. An insert extends into the passage section. The insert includes an outer surface supporting an indexer that selectively engages with the plurality of indexing step members to shift the valve sleeve between the first plurality of indexing components and the second plurality of indexing components.

Abstract: Methods of producing an aqueous formulation of an antigen-binding protein or enhancing re-oxidation of an antigen-binding protein are disclosed. The methods comprise (a) contacting an aqueous solution comprising antigen-binding protein molecules with a charged depth filter under conditions sufficient to enhance re-oxidation of the antigen-binding protein molecules and achieve a decrease in the percentage of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules, compared to the percentage of reduced anti-gen-binding protein molecules observed prior to step (a); and (b) optionally, measuring the amount or relative amount of reduced an¬tigen-binding protein molecules. Formulations comprising a re-oxidized antigen-binding protein are also described.

Abstract: The composition is an herbal supplement comprised of hydrolyzed whole soybean, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, lactic acid bacteria, the mushroom, Auricularia polytricha, and turmeric. The soybean feeds the bacterial components of the composition to increase their biomass. The Bacillus amyloliquefaciens produces protease and amylase enzymes which hydrolyze the proteins and carbohydrates in the soybean into smaller peptides and oligosaccharides. These smaller nutrients are more easily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. The lactic acid bacteria are probiotics which limit the growth of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in the composition thus balancing the gastrointestinal microbiome. The mushroom, Auricularia polytricha enhances blood flow, removes toxins from the bowel, stabilizes the digestive system and enhances digestion. Turmeric is an antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-bacteria (including the suppression of Helicobacter pylori bacteria), anti-inflammatory.

Abstract: Methods of producing an aqueous formulation of an antigen-binding protein or enhancing re-oxidation of an antigen-binding protein are disclosed. The methods comprise (a) contacting an aqueous solution comprising antigen-binding protein molecules with a charged depth filter under conditions sufficient to enhance re-oxidation of the antigen-binding protein molecules and achieve a decrease in the percentage of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules, compared to the percentage of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules observed prior to step (a); and (b) optionally, measuring the amount or relative amount of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules. Formulations comprising a re-oxidized antigen-binding protein are also described.

Abstract: The method includes treating bone and joint diseases with a composition which includes collagen, essential minerals, and mineral lactate which were derived from the bones of crocodilos reptilia (crocodile). Crocodile collagen is made of a different ratio of amino acids than mammalian collagen which may be at least partly responsible for its therapeutic properties. The composition further includes a mixture of herbs. The mixture of herbs may include Clinacanthus nutans, Eclipta prostrata, Drynaria rhizome, and Auricularia polytricha. The herbs in the mixture of herbs each has one or more of the following properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, bone formation enhancement, and increases the number of osteoblast proliferation without impacting the number or activity of osteoclasts. The composition may also include essential minerals which are important for bone formation.

Abstract: The method includes treating bone and joint diseases with a composition which includes collagen, essential minerals, and mineral lactate which were derived from the bones of crocodilos reptilia (crocodile). Crocodile collagen is made of a different ratio of amino acids than mammalian collagen which may be at least partly responsible for its therapeutic properties. The composition further includes a mixture of herbs. The mixture of herbs may include Clinacanthus nutans, Eclipta prostrata, Drynaria rhizome, and Auricularia polytricha. The herbs in the mixture of herbs each has one or more of the following properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, bone formation enhancement, and increases the number of osteoblast proliferation without impacting the number or activity of osteoclasts. The composition may also include essential minerals which are important for bone formation.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with an interface layer that minimizes interdiffusion between a silicon substrate and copper electrode wiring that are used as a solar cell, that improves the adhesive properties of copper wiring, and that is used to obtain ohmic contact characteristics. This silicon solar cell comprises a silicon substrate and is provided with a metal oxide layer that is formed on the silicon substrate and wiring that is formed on the metal oxide layer and that comprises mainly copper. The metal oxide layer contains (a) one of either titanium or manganese, (b) one of vanadium, niobium, tantalum, or silicon, and (c) at least one of copper and nickel. In addition, the metal oxide layer comprises copper or nickel as metal particles that are diffused in the interior of the metal oxide layer.

Abstract: A diffuser valve including a housing having a housing porta closure member in operable communicating with the housing, the member having a member port, a diffuser having at least a body exhibiting porosity configured to reduce a fluid flow rate through the body, the diffuser disposed within a flow path between the housing port and the member port. A borehole system including a tubing string disposed in a borehole, a diffuser valve having a housing having a housing port, a closure member in operable communicating with the housing, the member having a member port, a diffuser having at least a body exhibiting porosity configured to reduce a fluid flow rate through the body, the diffuser disposed within a flow path between the housing port and the member port.

Abstract: One example includes a switching power converter circuit. The circuit includes a gate driver configured to generate at least one switching signal in response to a feedback signal. The circuit also includes a feedback stage configured to generate the feedback signal based on an amplitude of an output voltage at an output. The circuit further includes a power stage including at least one switch and a transformer. The at least one switch can be controlled via the respective at least one switching signal to provide a primary current through a primary winding of the transformer to induce a secondary current through a secondary winding of the transformer to generate the output voltage. The power stage further includes a self-driven synchronous rectifier stage coupled to the secondary winding to conduct the secondary current from a low voltage rail through the secondary winding.

Abstract: Methods of producing an aqueous formulation of an antigen-binding protein or enhancing re-oxidation of an antigen-binding protein are disclosed. The methods comprise (a) contacting an aqueous solution comprising antigen-binding protein molecules with a charged depth filter under conditions sufficient to enhance re-oxidation of the antigen-binding protein molecules and achieve a decrease in the percentage of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules, compared to the percentage of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules observed prior to step (a); and (b) optionally, measuring the amount or relative amount of reduced antigen-binding protein molecules. Formulations comprising a re-oxidized antigen-binding protein are also described.

Abstract: The invention introduces converging lenses connecting with optical fibers and a device for receiving sunlight that uses these lenses to converge sunlight from every angle of the sun during the day and the collected light beam at the output is quite parallel. To converge light from every angle of the sun, without using any motion part, small lenses are arranged to build a convex surface. Sunlight collected by these lenses become a parallel light beam and are guided by optical fibers. These optical fibers are arranged tightly to build a bundle of optical fibers in order to make it easier to further transmit and to use at the output of the device.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with an interface layer that minimizes interdiffusion between a silicon substrate and copper electrode wiring that are used as a solar cell, that improves the adhesive properties of copper wiring, and that is used to obtain ohmic contact characteristics. This silicon solar cell comprises a silicon substrate and is provided with a metal oxide layer that is formed on the silicon substrate and wiring that is formed on the metal oxide layer and that comprises mainly copper. The metal oxide layer contains (a) one of either titanium or manganese, (b) one of vanadium, niobium, tantalum, or silicon, and (c) at least one of copper and nickel. In addition, the metal oxide layer comprises copper or nickel as metal particles that are diffused in the interior of the metal oxide layer.