Abstract: An easily assembled and disassembled portable golf swing training device includes plural interconnected elongated, linear rods and arms for the development of proper golf club takeaway, backswing and downswing mechanics. The position of the golf club during the swing is compared with generally accepted swing parameters, and club positions not within acceptable limits are evidenced by easily detected golf club contact with one or more of the device's aims which are all adjustable in length and position depending upon individual golfer characteristics, and which are pivotally mounted, padded and flexible to avoid injury as well as damage to the inventive device or to a golf club. The configuration of the various rods and arms is established to provide the golfer an inside-to-out club head path during the downswing to provide for a draw of the ball, or to shape the shot from right to left for a right hand golfer.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine may include an axial high pressure compressor having an air flow pathway positioned between the inner and outer rim of the rotor section. The air flow pathway includes an inlet port, a transition segment, an axial segment, and an outlet port. The pathway may be a tube having an ovoid cross sectional shape and is substantially co-planar to the outer surface of the outer rim. The pathway may traverse the rotor section from the first rotor segment to the rear hub.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes an axial compressor which includes a rotor assembly including a first rotor segment with a first inner rim, a first sealing surface, and a first aft engagement feature, and a second rotor segment positioned aft of the first rotor segment and having a second inner rim, a second sealing surface, and a second inner rim with a second fore engagement feature that is complementary to the first aft engagement feature. The first and second sealing surfaces are complementary to each other, and are bonded together via a transient liquid phase diffusion process. The first and second sealing surfaces are disposed on the outer rim. The first aft engagement member may be a notch that is complementary to the second fore engagement feature, which may be a shelf.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes an axial high pressure compressor includes a rear hub disposed aft of an aft rotor segment. The rear hub includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a sealing face, wherein the sealing face is sealingly engaged with the aft rotor segment, and in fluid communication with the cooling channel. The cooling channels are configured to delivery air to contact the inner surface of the rear hub.

Abstract: A cable dispensing system for unwinding a spool of cable not having a central core, the system comprising a tub having a base and a side wall with a side wall opening partially forming an inner space sized to fit the spool, the system further including an inner assembly having a base plate and a bearing assembly between the plate and the tub base, the bearing assembly supporting both the axial load and providing free rotation of the plate relative to the tub base about an inner space axis and unrestricted rotation of the associated spool about the system axis, the opening in the side wall allowing passage of the associated cable out of the inner space wherein pulling the cable out of the inner space rotates the associated spool about the inner space axis and unwinds the cable from the spool with low resistance and without kinking.

Abstract: An embodiment of the claimed invention is directed to a method that greatly streamlines and reduces costs for tissue preparation, preservation, long-term storage and sample retrieval for molecular analysis using a method based on dried blood spot (DBS) technology. In this method, a small needle punch sample of freshly excised tissue will be homogenized in stabilizing reagent and inserted into a device containing absorbent material and drying agent. This device is suitable for long-term sample storage at ambient temperature and allows for easy removal of sections for biomarker analysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, kits, and methods for separating blood plasma or serum from whole blood. The present invention further provides systems, devices, and methods for separating a volume of blood plasma or serum from whole blood.

Abstract: The Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for Improved Call Center Training (“CallLab”) transforms recorded telephone call inputs and call operator screen displays via CallLab components into training outputs for use in generating a call training game and evaluating a trainee's performance during the call training game.

Abstract: A system and method for inhibiting certain functionality of a personal communications device within a moving vehicle is disclosed. The disabled functionality is limited to the personal communications device of the operator of the vehicle and will not disable functionality of personal communication devices of other passengers within the vehicle.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes an axial high pressure compressor includes a rear hub disposed aft of an aft rotor segment. The rear hub includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a sealing face, wherein the sealing face is sealingly engaged with the aft rotor segment, and in fluid communication with the cooling channel. The cooling channels are configured to delivery air to contact the inner surface of the rear hub.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes an axial compressor which includes a rotor assembly including a first rotor segment with a first inner rim, a first sealing surface, and a first aft engagement feature, and a second rotor segment positioned aft of the first rotor segment and having a second inner rim, a second sealing surface, and a second inner rim with a second fore engagement feature that is complementary to the first aft engagement feature. The first and second sealing surfaces are complementary to each other, and are bonded together via a transient liquid phase diffusion process. The first and second sealing surfaces are disposed on the outer rim. The first aft engagement member may be a notch that is complementary to the second fore engagement feature, which may be a shelf.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine including an axial high pressure compressor having expansion slots in the outer rim of the rotor section. The expansion slots may be positioned between blades of a rotor segment. The fore end of the slots may have an axial seal which is coupled to the inner surface of the outer rim in the first rotor segment, and may comprise a fin configuration. The axial seal may be integral to the inner surface of the outer rim. The compressor may comprise a plurality of expansion slots and axial seals, including in a plurality of rotor segments.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine may include an axial high pressure compressor having an air flow pathway positioned between the inner and outer rim of the rotor section. The air flow pathway includes an inlet port, a transition segment, an axial segment, and an outlet port. The pathway may be a tube having an ovoid cross sectional shape and is substantially co-planar to the outer surface of the outer rim. The pathway may traverse the rotor section from the first rotor segment to the rear hub.

Abstract: An embodiment of the claimed invention is directed to a method that greatly streamlines and reduces costs for tissue preparation, preservation, long-term storage and sample retrieval for molecular analysis using a method based on dried blood spot (DBS) technology. In this method, a small needle punch sample of freshly excised tissue will be homogenized in stabilizing reagent and inserted into a device containing absorbent material and drying agent. This device is suitable for long-term sample storage at ambient temperature and allows for easy removal of sections for biomarker analysis.

Abstract: A working machine joystick assembly includes a joystick arranged to control one or more functions of a working machine, and a mechanical linkage assembly configured to operatively connect the joystick to spool valves to control the one or more functions. The joystick includes at least two axes of movement, one axis being a twist axis, each axis of movement being configured to mechanically actuate a separate spool valve through the mechanical linkage assembly.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: W is O, N—H, N-(C1-C10 alkyl) or S; each X is independently CH or N; R1 is a 5 to 7-membered saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted heterocycle containing at least 1 heteroatom selected from N or O; R2 is (LQ)mY; and each R3 is independently H, C1-C10 alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, are surprisingly found to be inhibitors of PI3K-p110?, and therefore have utility in therapy.

Abstract: Data transfer between a first computer system and a second computer system utilize parallel servers of the second computer system. A plurality of data chunks collectively comprise a data object. The data chunks may be encrypted and sent over parallel channels to the second computer system, which may be a data storage service of a computing resource service provider. The data object, or a portion thereof, may be downloaded from the data storage system in parallel.