Abstract: A storage platform (100) improves data flow when modifying mirrored volumes. A backup storage component (120A) that receives a service request keeps a copy of change data when redirecting the service request to a primary storage component (120B) that owns the volume that the service request targets. The primary storage (120B) component does not need to return the change data to the backup storage component (120A) when the primary storage component (120B) instructs the backup storage component (120A) to apply the modification request to the backup copy of the volume.

Abstract: An RF resonator cavity that includes a resonator coil is disclosed. Unlike traditional RF resonator cavities, no sulfur hexafluoride is used in this cavity. Rather, the volume of the RF resonator cavity is pumped to vacuum conditions. This may be done using a vacuum system, or by hermetically sealing the cavity. This approach eliminates the use of a potent greenhouse gas, while maintaining the integrity of the cavity. Specifically, the dielectric strength of the vacuum is greater than that of sulfur hexafluoride. This RF resonator cavity may be deployed in a linear accelerator used to implant ions into a workpiece.

Abstract: A heat exchanger apparatus can be configured so that there is at least one “U” or “C” shape configured manifold in combination with at least one “Z” or “S” shape configured manifold for the heat exchanger apparatus for the input and output of fluid into and out of the heat exchangers of the heat exchanger apparatus. In some embodiments, downstream and/or upstream lines can be connected to the manifolds at a center or off-center point for conveying inlet fluid and outlet fluid. A method of retrofitting a pre-existing plant, building a new plant, or designing a new plant that utilizes an embodiment of the heat exchanger apparatus can help provide an improved heat exchanger arrangement without significantly increasing the footprint needed for the arrangement so that a plant can be improved with an embodiment of the apparatus without requiring an enlarged footprint for the plant.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may categorize a set of accounts into a set of messaging segments, wherein each account, of the set of accounts, is associated with one or more messaging segments of the set of messaging segments, and wherein the set of messaging segments are applicable to multiple communication channels. The device may determine, for each messaging segment associated with the account, an account configuration that is based on a content configuration associated with that messaging segment and based on an engagement persona associated with the account. The device may transmit, via one or more communication channels included in the multiple communication channels, one or more communications for the account in accordance with the account configuration.

Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting a viewing direction for an articulatable medical device. The method comprises: receiving a command indicating adjusting a viewing direction of the articulatable medical device; determining a sensing region from an imaging sensor based at least in part on the viewing direction, the imaging sensor is located at a distal end of the articulatable medical device; generating an image based on signals from the sensing region; and processing the image to correct at least one of a projection distortion, contrast and color of the image.

Abstract: A method for performing a vehicle diagnostic process for diagnosing, scanning and/or programming a vehicle includes recording a diagnostic message from a diagnostic computer device to generate a recorded diagnostic message, transmitting the recorded diagnostic message to a local computer at a repair facility, with the diagnostic computer device being located remotely from the repair facility, and playing the recorded diagnostic message at the local computer for delivery via an interface device to an electronic system of a vehicle. The method then further includes recording with the local computer a vehicle message from the electronic system of the vehicle to generate a recorded vehicle message in response to playing the recorded diagnostic message, and transmitting the recorded vehicle message from the local computer to the diagnostic computer device.

Abstract: A skimming mechanism for treating fluid includes a removably attachable frame and a conveyor traversing a length of the frame. The frame is removably attachable from a dissolved air flotation tank. The conveyor includes a chain and at least one scraper blade.

Abstract: Methods and systems of lowering a concentration of divalent cations in lithium-containing brines are described. A method includes diluting saturated salar brine such that sodium chloride concentration is at most about 80% of saturation. The method also includes feeding the diluted salar brine to a high pressure nanofiltration system operating at pressure above about 60 bar effective to form a permeate and a concentrate. The method also includes collecting the permeate having a lower concentration of divalent cations relative to the saturated salar brine.

Abstract: A fail-safe release mechanism for use with patient positioning support apparati having a base structure and a patient support structure, to prevent collapse of the patient support structure during disconnection of the patient support structure from the base structure at outboard ends thereof.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods for addressing a patient's sleep apnea. At least some of the methods can include one or more of percutaneously inserting an implantable signal delivery device at an insertion point on the patient's neck, moving the signal delivery device in a medial-to-lateral direction toward an ansa cervicalis nerve of the patient, and implanting the signal delivery device at a target location at least proximate to the ansa cervicalis nerve. The signal delivery device can include at least one electrode positioned to deliver a modulation signal to tissue at least proximate to the target location, such as a portion of the ansa cervicalis nerve. In some embodiments, delivery of the modulation signal can induce caudal traction in the patient and thereby address the patient's sleep apnea.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

Abstract: A battery pack includes an outer housing including a plurality of walls, at least one battery cell enclosed within the plurality of walls, a vent system disposed in at least one of the plurality of walls, and a disk provided between the cover and the valve. The vent system includes a carrier plate, an annular ring extending from the carrier plate and defining a lumen, a valve disposed in the lumen, and a cover attached to the carrier plate.

Abstract: A system includes a memory and processor. The memory stores code segment vulnerability findings that were generated through static application security testing (SAST). For a first code segment, a first vulnerability finding has been classified as a real vulnerability, and a second vulnerability finding has been classified as a false positive by external review. The processor generates a code fingerprint for each code segment, which corresponds to an abstract syntax tree that has been augmented by data flow information and flattened. The processor determines that the fingerprint for the first code segment matches the fingerprint for a second code segment and that the vulnerability findings for the first code segment match those for the second. In response, the processor automatically classifies a matching first vulnerability finding for the second code segment as the real vulnerability, and a matching second vulnerability finding for the second code segment as the false positive.

Abstract: A particle separation apparatus and method forms oxygen enriched air that contains an increased amount of oxygen and a decreased amount of nitrogen compared to ambient air, by passing air through at least one oxygen enriching membrane, introduces the oxygen enriched air into a fluid to form a fluid containing the oxygen enriched air, and uses the fluid containing the oxygen enriched air to generate microbubbles of the oxygen enriched air that float particulate matter in a waste fluid for separation from the waste fluid.

Abstract: A storage platform (100) improves data flow when modifying mirrored volumes. A backup storage component (120 A) that receives a service request keeps a copy of change data when redirecting the service request to a primary storage component (120B) that owns the volume that the service request targets. The primary storage (120B) component does not need to return the change data to the backup storage component (120A) when the primary storage component (120B) instructs the backup storage component (120 A) to apply the modification request to the backup copy of the volume.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated proteins isolatable from an E. coli, such as avian pathogenic E. coli. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the proteins, and methods for making and methods for using the proteins.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods for addressing a patient's sleep apnea. At least some of the methods can include one or more of percutaneously inserting an implantable signal delivery device at an insertion point on the patient's neck, moving the signal delivery device in a medial-to-lateral direction toward an ansa cervicalis nerve of the patient, and implanting the signal delivery device at a target location at least proximate to the ansa cervicalis nerve. The signal delivery device can include at least one electrode positioned to deliver a modulation signal to tissue at least proximate to the target location, such as a portion of the ansa cervicalis nerve. In some embodiments, delivery of the modulation signal can induce caudal traction in the patient and thereby address the patient's sleep apnea.

Abstract: A process for separating carbon dioxide from a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide may comprise compressing the feed gas in a feed gas compressor to produce a compressed feed gas. The process may also comprise separating the compressed feed gas by an adsorption process comprising: using a plurality of adsorbent beds to produce a carbon dioxide-enriched product stream and a carbon dioxide-depleted stream, and a blowdown step. A blowdown gas may be removed from the adsorbent bed. The process may also comprise compressing the blowdown gas in the feed gas compressor and combining the blowdown gas with the compressed feed gas.

Abstract: An automated business method for matching education, salary and other employment-related data is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the automated business method includes integrating of two or more neural networks to match job-related services.