Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for a service for managing quantum computing resources are disclosed. A task management service receives a description of a task specified by a client. From a pool of computing resources of a provider network, the service selects a quantum computing resource for implementation of the task. The quantum computing resource comprises a plurality of quantum bits. The service causes the quantum computing resource to run a quantum algorithm associated with the task. The service receives one or more results of the quantum algorithm from the quantum computing resource.

Abstract: A cargo securing to secure a plurality of cargo items upon a truck bed includes a pair of hingedly connected plates which work in conjunction with an existing cargo strap to secure a load. During installation, the existing cargo strap is wrapped around the load of cargo, is routed through aperture portions of the device, and the ends of the cargo strap are secured to the truck bed. The aperture portions of the device have edge guards which act to protect the cargo strap from damage.

Abstract: A stake pocket tie-down and a flatbed trailer that uses that stake pocket tie down. The stake pocket tie-down includes post section that fits into a stake opening of the flatbed trailer. The post section includes a pass-through opening and a top stationary platform having a shoulder for resting on a stake opening. A rotating base having a retention collar is located above the stationary platform. A rotating post is fixed to the rotating base and passes through and is rotatingly attached to the stationary platform. A swiveling D-ring is connected to the retention collar. That ring can rotate relative to the stationary platform. A securing device having a handle passes through the pass-through opening. A retention device retains the securing device in the pass-through opening.

Abstract: A harness is provided for a tablet computer having a display side and an opposite back side. The harness includes a one-piece harness body formed of a single material and shaped to fit against the back side of the tablet computer. There is an opening in the harness body proximate a center of the harness body. There is a first strap extending across the harness body proximate a center of the harness body.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a virtual tape server coupled to at least one tape library, a library manager in communication with the at least one tape library and the virtual tape server, a memory adapted for acting as logical tape storage and a physical tape drive for processing physical tape media adapted for buffering deduplication operations, logic adapted for receiving a data stream from a host system, logic adapted for sending data from the data stream when the data stream is active to at least one of the memory and the tape drive based on whether at least one of a plurality of conditions is met, and logic adapted for sending previously stored data stream data from the tape drive to the memory when the data stream is inactive during a deduplication operation. Other systems and methods are also described according to more embodiments.

Abstract: This invention relates to adjuvant formulations comprising various combinations of triterpenoids, sterols, immunomodulators, polymers, and Th2 stimulators; methods for making the adjuvant compositions; and the use of the adjuvant formulations in immunogenic and vaccine compositions with different antigens. This invention further relates to the use of the formulations in the treatment of animals.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a virtual tape server coupled to at least one tape library, a library manager in communication with the at least one tape library and the virtual tape server, a memory adapted for acting as logical tape storage and a physical tape drive for processing physical tape media adapted for buffering deduplication operations, logic adapted for receiving a data stream from a host system, logic adapted for sending data from the data stream when the data stream is active to at least one of the memory and the tape drive based on whether at least one of a plurality of conditions is met, and logic adapted for sending previously stored data stream data from the tape drive to the memory when the data stream is inactive during a deduplication operation. Other systems and methods are also described according to more embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences of Torque teno virus (“TTV”), including novel genotypes thereof, all of which are useful in the preparation of vaccines for treating and preventing diseases in swine and other animals. Vaccines provided according to the practice of the invention are effective against multiple swine TTV genotypes and isolates. Diagnostic and therapeutic polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are also a feature of the present invention, as are infectious clones useful in the propagation of the virus and in the preparation of vaccines. Particularly important aspects of the invention include vaccines that provide TTV ORF1 protein, or peptide fragments thereof, as antigen.

Abstract: A portfolio analysis technique determines a distribution of possible values of a portfolio at a future time and percentiles or cumulative probabilities for each possible future value. The future return distribution may be determined in accordance with a variety of techniques. In accordance with some embodiments, the distribution is determined using a model of future returns. In accordance with other embodiments, the distribution may be determined by resampling past returns of the portfolio. In general, the techniques described herein may be implemented on an electronic system, such as a computer that executes software.

Abstract: This invention relates to adjuvant formulations comprising various combinations of triterpenoids, sterols, immunomodulators, polymers, and Th2 stimulators; methods for making the adjuvant compositions; and the use of the adjuvant formulations in immunogenic and vaccine compositions with different antigens. This invention further relates to the use of the formulations in the treatment of animals.

Abstract: A panel assembly that may be used in doors, particularly hollow metal doors, and other types of panels such as interior and exterior walls, room partitions, and the like. The panel assembly exemplified by a hollow or filled metal door is constructed from a deep pan and a shallow pan made from unitary pieces of sheet metal sheet and each pan includes top, bottom, and two opposing side flanges extending from rectangular face members. The flanges of the deep pan are substantially perpendicular to its rectangular face member and higher than those of the shallow pan. Side flanges of one of the pans have first latch members formed along free side edges of their side flanges remote from their respective face member and side flanges of the other pan have second mating latch members formed along free side edges of their side flanges remote from their respective face members.

Abstract: A power drive unit for aircraft cargo handling systems that includes an electric motor and a drive roller mounted on for rotation about an axis parallel to the motor output shaft for engagement with cargo to be driven by the unit. A planetary gear differential and a torque control arrangement couple the motor output shaft to a self-erecting mechanism for lifting the unit into engagement with cargo, and to the drive roller for propelling the cargo. A scrub sensor is coupled to the drive roller for modulating application of electrical power to the motor when the drive roller is scrubbing against cargo engaged by the roller.

Abstract: A panel assembly that may be used in doors, particularly hollow metal doors, and other types of panels such as interior and exterior walls, room partitions, and the like. The panel assembly exemplified by a hollow or filled metal door is constructed from a deep pan and a shallow pan made from unitary pieces of sheet metal sheet and each pan includes top, bottom, and two opposing side flanges extending from rectangular face members. The flanges of the deep pan are substantially perpendicular to its rectangular face member and higher than those of the shallow pan. Side flanges of one of the pans have first latch members formed along free side edges of their side flanges remote from their respective face member and side flanges of the other pan have second mating latch members formed along free side edges of their side flanges remote from their respective face members.

Abstract: A testing apparatus and methods for use with a tensile testing machine for simulating thermal, acceleration, and ignition pressurization loads upon a grain support system of a solid rocket motor during ignition. The apparatus includes a pair of antisymmetrically disposed L-shaped test fixtures within which is attached a test specimen. The test specimen is configured to simulate two propellant grain support systems. The grain support systems in the test specimen are antisymmetrically disposed, thereby permitting two specimens to be tested simultaneously by the application of uniaxial tension to the apparatus.

Abstract: A deicing system for applying a deicing mixture to an aircraft is provided. Water is enclosed in a first tank, and deicing fluid in a second tank. A first pump transfers water through a heater, to a heat exchanger located in the second tank. The deicing fluid is thereby heated to a desired operating temperature by the hot water flowing through the heat exchanger, with the flow of hot water controlled by a heater control device. The first pump and second pump transfer heated water and heated deicing fluid, respectively, to a mixing chamber. A mixing control means controls the respective flows to provide the desired mixture. The mixture of water and deicing fluid is then applied to the aircraft via a nozzle.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a solar energy collector assembly of the integral storage type is disclosed herein. This assembly utilizes a specifically designed storage arrangement which is expanded into its final shape from an initial collapsed configuration. In the specific embodiment disclosed, the storage arrangement includes many of its own design features apart from the overall collector assembly and serves as the main structural component of the entire assembly.

Abstract: A wedge-shaped whipstock is provided for directional well drilling which tapers from the lead end to a thick section at the bottom, and is fabricated from a tough polymeric material. An adhesive coating is applied to the outside surface of the wedge for permanent adherence of the whipstock to the surface of the drill hole. A deformable highly viscous material can fill and complement the internal wedge portion to produce a cylindrical configuration prior to use. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the deformable viscous material, a compressive element having a shaped compression face and made from a frangible material may be formed on the drill bit and/or attached to the prepared whipstock for the lowering of the tool into the drill hole and bonding the whipstock in place. The bottom surface of the whipstock is reinforced for positioning in the hole over a bridge plug or broken drill pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a crepe pan for making crepes or the like, the apparatus generally comprising a pan support frame for supporting the crepe pan and means for moving the pan support frame in a first direction to a handling position where the pan is adjacent to a heating unit, and in a second direction to a cooking position where the pan is astride the heating unit, the pan support frame being maintained in the handling position for a first predetermined time and in the cooking position for a second predetermined time.