Abstract: Voltage adjustment techniques for computing systems and processing devices are presented herein. In one example, a method of determining operating voltages for a processing device includes executing a voltage adjustment process to determine at least one input voltage for the processing device lower than a manufacturer specified operating voltage. During the voltage adjustment process, the method includes applying incrementally adjusted input voltages to the processing device, operating the processing device according to a functional test that exercises the processing device in context with associated system elements of a computing assembly, and monitoring for operational failures of at least the processing device during application of each of the incrementally adjusted input voltages.

Abstract: The disclosure provides devices and methods for controlling the actuation rates of SPM valves by bi-directionally controlling the fluid which actuates the valve or by maintaining enclosed volumes which communicate with each other through predetermined restrictions as the valve actuates. These enclosed volumes can be completely isolated, depth compensated, share fluid with the pilot actuating fluid, or utilize the main system fluid. The restrictions can be modified to increase or decrease the actuation rates of the SPM valve. The disclosure also provides control over the main system fluid passage opening and closing positions as well as how rapidly the flow passage areas increase or decrease while opening or closing the valve.

Abstract: An improved waistband for lower body garments, such as pantyhose, tights, leggings, or underwear. The waistband is knitted as a tube on a circular knitting machine with horizontal courses with respect to the length of the tube. The tube is configured into a continuous loop and seamed. The tube is perpendicularly sewn to the top of the panty portion of the garment to create the waistband such that the knit courses in the waistband align vertically with respect to the length of the garment. The vertical alignment of the courses in the waistband provide comfort and support while resisting the roll down effect that occurs in knitted waistbands having horizontally aligned courses.

Abstract: Power reduction and voltage adjustment techniques for computing systems and processing devices are presented herein. In one example, a method includes executing a voltage characterization service for a processing device of a computing apparatus to determine at least one supply voltage for the processing device, the voltage characterization service comprising a functional test that exercises the processing device at iteratively adjusted voltages in context with associated system elements of the computing apparatus. During execution of the voltage characterization service, the method includes monitoring for operational failures of at least the processing device, and responsive to the operational failures, determining at least one resultant supply voltage.

Abstract: Thermal reduction and voltage adjustment techniques for computing systems and processing devices are presented herein. In a first example, a method of operating a voltage control system for a processing device includes operating the processing device in a computing assembly at a selected performance level, the processing device supplied with at least one input voltage at a first voltage level. The method includes monitoring thermal information associated with the computing assembly, and when the thermal information indicates a temperature associated with the computing assembly exceeds a threshold temperature, adjusting the at least one input voltage level supplied to the processing device to a second voltage level lower than the first voltage level and continuing to operate the processing device at the selected performance level.

Abstract: Power reduction and voltage adjustment techniques for computing systems and processing devices are presented herein. In one example, a method includes receiving a voltage characterization service over a communication interface of the computing apparatus as transferred by a deployment platform remote from the computing apparatus. The method includes executing the voltage characterization service for a processing device of the computing apparatus to determine at least one input voltage for the processing device lower than a manufacturer specified operating voltage, the voltage characterization service comprising a functional test that exercises the processing device at iteratively adjusted voltages in context with associated system elements of the computing apparatus.

Abstract: Secure voltage adjustment techniques for computing systems and processing devices are presented herein. In one example, a method of controlling operating voltages for a processing device includes initializing a security portion of the processing device after application of input voltages to the processing device as supplied by voltage regulation circuitry according to voltage identifiers (VIDs) established for the processing device. The method includes, in the security portion, generating adjusted input voltages based on at least the VIDs and authenticated voltage offset information stored according to a digitally signed security process, and instructing the voltage regulation circuitry to supply the adjusted input voltages to the processing device.

Abstract: A one-way valve is provided. The one-way valve includes a base having a first ring wall including a first aperture disposed therethrough. The base further includes a second ring wall coaxial with the first ring wall. The second ring wall includes a second aperture disposed therethrough and angularly offset from the first aperture. The base further includes a central arching surface. The one-way valve includes a diaphragm disposed on the central arching surface. The one-way valve further includes a cover secured to the base and defining an annular skirt region. The one-way valve further includes a seal disposed in the annular skirt region.

Abstract: A method and machine for the purpose of separating heavy materials from lighter materials by specific gravity. The machine consists of a vertical cylindrical body, supported on legs, and across the top a flexible diaphragm of appropriate material is draped, and fastened at the perimeter. The diaphragm forms a bowl-shaped depression, and is manipulated by a rotating assembly. The assembly having any number of arms, mounted in a fashion in which they are offset from the center of rotation, and extending radially nearly to the perimeter. The assembly is mounted on a vertical shaft which may be turned by a motor, or manually. The force of the arms, acting against the underside of the diaphragm, causes an upward projecting, moving wave in the diaphragm. Raw material is fed through a feed funnel to the center of the diaphragm, forming a conical pile.

Abstract: A bottle sealing device for reversibly sealing a bottle includes a tube that is hollow. The tube is configured to insert a neck of a bottle such that the tube is reversibly couplable to the bottle with a threaded section of the bottle protruding through an upper end of the tube. A cap is pivotally coupled to the upper end of the tube. The cap also is reversibly couplable to the upper end of the tube. The cap is substantially complementary to the threaded section of the bottle. The cap is configured to reversibly and sealably couple to a lip of the bottle as the cap is reversibly coupled to the tube.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light train apparatus for curing of a resin-impregnated liner, having an auto-uprighting camera at one end of the ultraviolet light train apparatus; a multiconductor cable at the opposite end of the ultraviolet light train apparatus; a body comprising one or more ultraviolet LED light bars joining the two ends of the ultraviolet light train apparatus; a coupler connected to the body at a first end of the coupler; and an adjustable wheel connected to the coupler at a second end of the coupler. Alternatively the apparatus and/or methodology may be a UV LED lateral sealing unit having a stability bar/tube, end caps, a camera for lateral viewing, a camera for front facing pan/tilt viewing, high power UV LED(s), a wheel, and inflatable sealing bladders.

Abstract: A wireless tunneling system tunnels communications between a first host device and a second host device through a wireless link, while maintaining compliance of the communications between the first and second host devices with a wired communication protocol and operates in a power efficient manner. Two host devices may communicate with each other through a wireless link using the wireless tunneling system, as if two host devices were connected through the wired cable. The wireless tunneling system operates in one of a high power state and one or more low power states. In the high power state, the wireless tunneling system exchanges data at a higher data rate for tunneling. In the low power state, the wireless tunneling system disables power hungry components for conserving power.

Abstract: A meter assembly includes: a meter housing including a top portion, the top portion including a mounting boss, the mounting boss including an engagement hook and protruding axially from a top surface of the top portion of the first housing; a register housing connected to the top portion of the first housing and configured to rotate with respect to the first housing about a rotation axis; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the retaining fastener including a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the mounting boss and a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the second housing.

Abstract: A bag dispenser includes a frame with a roller portion for receiving a bag roll defined by a plurality of bags attached to a leading bag to be dispensed, the roller defining a longitudinal axis. A brake plate is configured to capture the leading bag against the frame for providing frictional force on the leading bag to limit sliding thereof, the brake plate pivotally attached to the frame via a pivot arm, the brake plate pivotable with respect to the frame between a non-pivoted friction-application position and a pivoted bag roll-installment position, the pivot arm configured to pivot with respect to the frame along a pivot plane generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A bottle sealing device for reversibly sealing a bottle includes a tube that is hollow. The tube is configured to insert a neck of a bottle such that the tube is reversibly couplable to the bottle with a threaded section of the bottle protruding through an upper end of the tube. A cap is pivotally coupled to the upper end of the tube. The cap also is reversibly couplable to the upper end of the tube. The cap is substantially complementary to the threaded section of the bottle. The cap is configured to reversibly and sealably couple to a lip of the bottle as the cap is reversibly coupled to the tube.

Abstract: A seal for a vacuum lifter and method of manufacture wherein the seal has a continuous unbroken outer fluid resistant skin of elastomer which forms a boundary around a homogeneous cellular structure with no interior seams or joints.

Abstract: A wind chime assembly with traditional chiming functions actuated by outside wind currents knocking a striker into an array of metal pipes but additionally incorporating bubble making acquisition through a coupling of a bubble making apparatus with integrated wind vanes joined to a plurality of bubble producing apertures rotatablely dipped into a supply of contained bubble solution to simultaneously manifest a flotilla of entrancing bubbles drifting airily about to the soothing tones of the wind chimes actuated by the same outside wind currents. Disengagement of the primary components also allow for each be operated separately.

Abstract: A method of matching a job-seeking driver with a driving job is implemented with the aid of a data-processing system including a computer memory and a job-match algorithm. The data-processing system receives data relating to driver jobs for which drivers are sought and stores in the computer memory a uniquely-identifiable job-data file corresponding to each driver job for which data has been received. Additionally, the data-processing system receives driver-related data associated with job-seeking drivers and stores in the computer memory a uniquely-identifiable driver-data file corresponding to each job-seeking driver for which data has been received. A stored job-date file is algorithmically matched with a stored driver-data file based on a predetermined set of job-match threshold criteria. Information relating to a stored job-date file to which a driver-date file is algorithmically matched is rendered available to the driver associated with the driver-date file through an output interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds which inhibit the kinase activity of dual leucine zipper (DLK) kinase (MAP3K12), pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of DLK-mediated diseases, such as neurological diseases that result from traumatic injury to central nervous system and peripheral nervous system neurons (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury), or that result from a chronic neurodegenerative condition (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinocerebellar ataxia, progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body disease, Kennedy's disease, and other related conditions), from neuropathies resulting from neurological damage (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and related conditions) and from cognitive disorders caused by pharmacological intervention (e.g. chemotherapy induced cognitive disorder, also known as chemobrain).

Abstract: Methods of processing used oil vacuum tower bottoms in a heated chamber. The used oil vacuum tower bottoms are introduced into the chamber as a liquid. The used oil vacuum tower bottoms are introduced in a first section of the heated chamber. The used oil vacuum tower bottoms pass along the length of the chamber through a series of sections that are each heated to different temperatures. The sections may have varying lengths and may be heated to a variety of different temperatures. As the used oil vacuum tower bottoms progress along the length of the chamber, hydrocarbons are removed resulting in an outputted product that is substantially free of hydrocarbons and that has a substantially granular form. Vapor from the process is further captured producing vacuum gas oils.