Abstract: Techniques for managing compute slice tasks are disclosed. A processing unit comprising compute slices, load-store units (LSUs), a control unit, and a memory system is accessed. The compute slices are coupled. Each compute slice includes an LSU which is coupled to a predecessor LSU and a successor LSU. A compiled program is executed as the control unit distributes slice tasks to the compute slices for execution. A slice task, which includes a load instruction, is distributed to a current compute slice. The current compute slice can execute the slice task speculatively. A previously executed store instruction is committed to memory by a predecessor LSU. Address aliasing is checked between an address associated with the previously executed store instruction and the load address associated with the load instruction. The slice task running on the current compute slice can be cancelled when aliasing is detected.

Abstract: A track joint assembly may include a first track shoe including at least one forward pin lug, a second track shoe including at least one back pin lug, a pin extending through a pin bore coupling the first track shoe to the second track shoe, a retainer plate positioned within the pin bore and including an interior surface adjacent the pin, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and a recess extending at least partially along an outer circumferential edge of the exterior surface, a stop ring positioned within a stop groove formed in an inner circumferential surface of the pin bore, the stop ring positioned adjacent the exterior surface of the retainer and extending radially inward from the inner circumferential surface such that the stop ring blocks the retainer plate from withdrawing from the pin bore.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to reduce stress between sockets and associated integrated circuit packages having glass cores are disclosed. An example integrated circuit package includes: a semiconductor die, and a substrate including a glass core. The substrate includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface between the first surface and the second surfaces. The first surface supports the semiconductor die. The second surface includes first contacts to electrical couple with second contacts in a socket. At least a portion of the third surface separated and distinct from the glass core.

Abstract: An apparatus to produce an aerosol of charged nanoparticles includes a charging device and an electrically conductive tube. The charging device includes an inlet for nanoparticles and an outlet. The charging device is configured to charge the nanoparticles. The electrically conductive tube includes an input port and an output port. The input port is arranged at the outlet of the charging device. A length l of the tube is at least 2.5 times a cross-sectional inner diagonal d of the tube.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic heart valve includes providing a collapsible and expandable stent having an annulus section and an aortic section. The annulus section has a first diameter in a relaxed condition and a second diameter less than the first diameter in a collapsed condition. A constraint is applied to the stent to constrain the annulus section to a predetermined diameter between the first and second diameters. Applying a cuff and/or a plurality of leaflets to the stent in the constrained condition enables less material to be used. The resultant prosthetic valve is therefore able to be collapsed to a smaller diameter for introduction into a patient.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic heart valve includes providing a collapsible and expandable stent having an annulus section and an aortic section. The annulus section has a first diameter in a relaxed condition and a second diameter less than the first diameter in a collapsed condition. A constraint is applied to the stent to constrain the annulus section to a predetermined diameter between the first and second diameters. Applying a cuff and/or a plurality of leaflets to the stent in the constrained condition enables less material to be used. The resultant prosthetic valve is therefore able to be collapsed to a smaller diameter for introduction into a patient.

Abstract: Articles (e.g., lateral flow assays) and methods for the detection of an analyte are generally described. The assays may involve the use of a network which blocks or restricts flow in the assay, e.g., due to formation of an interconnect network or lattice.

Abstract: A method for producing nanoparticles is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a main tube that is closed at a bottom of the main tube and that comprises a sample position at the bottom, providing a main opening in the main tube, positioning a precursor material at the sample position, evaporating the precursor material by heating the precursor material by a heating device that is in thermal contact with the main tube, and providing a stream of a primary gas into the main tube through an inlet channel which is arranged within the main tube, wherein a cross section of the main tube at the sample position is smaller than at other positions of the main tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for the production of nanoparticles is provided. The apparatus includes a main tube that is closed at a bottom, an inlet channel arranged within the main tube and includes a first opening to the outside of the apparatus and a second opening to the main tube, and a main opening in the main tube. The main tube includes a sample position at the bottom, the cross section of the main tube at the sample position is smaller than at other positions of the main tube, and the second opening of the inlet channel is arranged closer to the sample position than the main opening. Furthermore, an arrangement for the production of nanoparticles and a method for producing nanoparticles are provided.

Abstract: A modular pump is provided for a water treatment system, and includes a housing having a water inlet and a separate water outlet, a pump located in the housing and being in fluid communication with the water inlet, a check valve located within the housing downstream of and in fluid communication with the pump, a flow meter located within the housing and in fluid communication with, the check valve, a pressure sensor located within the housing, in communication with, and downstream of the check valve, and in fluid communication with the water outlet. Also, a control system is electrically connected to the pump, the pressure sensor and the flow meter.

Abstract: A fluid transfer pump assembly is provided that includes an electronic device enclosure, a bore, and a vent pin. The electronic device enclosure includes a wall separating an interior from an exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The electronic device enclosure includes a bore extending through the wall of the electronic device enclosure from the interior of the electronic device enclosure to the exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The bore is formed by at least one peripheral surface extending from the interior of the electronic device enclosure to the exterior of the explosion-proof fluid transfer pump assembly. The vent pin extends into the bore. The vent pin fills space within the bore and engages the at least one peripheral surface except that at least one portion of a pin surface of the vent pin is spaced apart from at least one portion of the at least one peripheral surface of the bore.

Abstract: A nozzle includes an endwall connected to an airfoil at one of a tip and root of the airfoil. The endwall includes a first and second side slash faces at respective circumferential edges thereof. The endwall also includes an inner surface extending between the first and second side slash faces. The inner surface includes a first planar surface portion adjacent to the first side slash face, a second planar surface portion adjacent to the second side slash face, and an arcuate surface portion extending between the first and second planar surface portions. The planar surface portions reduce a chute height by reducing hot gas path curvature locally along the side slash faces, which reduces working fluid ingestion between endwalls of the adjacent nozzles. The planar surface portions can be applied to an inner and/or an outer endwall of a nozzle.

Abstract: A thermodenuder having a main tube with an outer wall, and a heater (23) arranged within the main tube. The heater is arranged in the center of a cross section through the main tube and is spaced apart from the outer wall of the main tube. The main tube has a main axis of extension, and the heater extends parallel to the main axis. The main tube has two openings that are arranged at opposing side faces of the main tube. A channel for an aerosol is arranged within the main tube between the heater and the outer wall and between the two openings. Furthermore, a method for removing semi-volatile material and semi-volatile particles from an aerosol is provided.

Abstract: A solid animal feed composition generally includes a liquid nutrient component in an amount of 1% to 40% by weight and a fatty acid component in an amount of 60% to 99% by weight. The solid animal feed composition has a melting point of at least 70° F. The animal feed composition can be fed to lactating dairy cows to increase milk production, increase the fat content of milk produced by the cow, and/or increase the protein content of milk produced by the cow.

Abstract: A passive-intermodulation-mitigating mounting assembly for a fixture, such as can be affixed to a utility or communications monopole can include a first bracket and a second bracket respectively defining a first through hole and a second through hole. In some examples, a mounting plate supports an antenna or a radio. A fastener can extend through the first through hole and the second through hole, for instance to couple the first bracket with the second bracket to attach the mounting assembly to a fixture. The passive-intermodulation-mitigating mounting assembly can include a bushing that can be inserted into a through hole, and the bushing can physically and electrically isolate the fastener from one or more of the brackets. The isolation of the bushing helps inhibit the passive-intermodulation of the mounting assembly when the fastener extends, via the first bushing, through at least one of the through holes.

Abstract: Articles (e.g., lateral flow assays) and methods for the detection of an analyte are generally described. The assays may involve the use of a network which blocks or restricts flow in the assay, e.g., due to formation of an interconnect network or lattice.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic heart valve includes providing a collapsible and expandable stent having an annulus section and an aortic section. The annulus section has a first diameter in a relaxed condition and a second diameter less than the first diameter in a collapsed condition. A constraint is applied to the stent to constrain the annulus section to a predetermined diameter between the first and second diameters. Applying a cuff and/or a plurality of leaflets to the stent in the constrained condition enables less material to be used. The resultant prosthetic valve is therefore able to be collapsed to a smaller diameter for introduction into a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (I) X—Y—Z ??Formula (I) that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: Lignin formulations for making light-selective mulch, methods of making such lignin formulations, light-selective mulches comprising substrates treated with lignin formulations, and methods of making such light-selective mulches. Some methods involve preparing aqueous lignin formulations that can be used as coatings that, in turn, can be applied to a substrate, such as a paper web, to form a biodegradable, light-selective mulch. Some such mulches blocks at least some light in the ultraviolet and blue/green ranges (350 nm to 500 nm) of the visible light spectrum to inhibit weed growth below the mulch, while also transmitting light in the red/infrared ranges to heat the soil below the mulch.

Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic heart valve includes providing a collapsible and expandable stent having an annulus section and an aortic section. The annulus section has a first diameter in a relaxed condition and a second diameter less than the first diameter in a collapsed condition. A constraint is applied to the stent to constrain the annulus section to a predetermined diameter between the first and second diameters. Applying a cuff and/or a plurality of leaflets to the stent in the constrained condition enables less material to be used. The resultant prosthetic valve is therefore able to be collapsed to a smaller diameter for introduction into a patient.