Abstract: A closed socket brazed joint assembly includes a first member, a second member with a first end having first and second faying surfaces, a socket in the first member that receives the second member with a faying surface with at least two portions separated by a first fillet. Before application of energy to the joint, there is a gap between the faying surfaces of the first and second members. A slug of brazing fill material is between the first end of the second member and at least one faying surface of the socket. Upon application of energy, the brazing fill material melts and flows from between first end of the second member and the at least one faying surface of the socket to fill the gap between the faying surfaces of the first and second members.

Abstract: A control system for a tillage implement includes an emitter configured to direct a beam across a set of disc blades of the tillage implement. An axis of the beam is configured to intersect the set of disc blades at a first position radially offset from a rotational axis of the set of disc blades. The control system also includes a sensor configured to receive the beam associated with the emitter. The control system also includes a controller including a memory configured to store instructions and one or more processors. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensor indicative of detection of the beam. The controller is also configured to determine a wear status of the set of disc blades based on the signal.

Abstract: A soil monitoring system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to instruct an actuator to drive a shank to move upwardly and downwardly, such that at least one soil monitoring sensor coupled to a lateral side of the shank moves in a cyclical pattern through soil as the shank is driven to move through the soil along a direction of travel. The controller is also configured to receive multiple sensor signals from the at least one soil monitoring sensor while the at least one soil monitoring sensor is at respective depths within the soil, in which each sensor signal is indicative of at least one soil property. In addition, the controller is configured to determine a vertical profile of the at least one soil property based on the sensor signals.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method 100 of manufacturing a precursor 105a for use in manufacturing a semiconductor-on-diamond substrate 110, the method comprising: a) starting with a base substrate 112; b) forming a sacrificial carrier layer 114 on the base substrate, the sacrificial carrier layer comprising a single-crystal semiconductor; c) forming a single-crystal nucleation layer 116 on the sacrificial carrier layer, the single-crystal nucleation layer arranged to nucleate diamond growth; and d) forming a device layer 118 on the single-crystal nucleation layer, the device layer comprising a single-crystal semiconductor layer or multiple single-crystal semiconductor layers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing treatment compound to an enclosed environment comprise a storage and distribution assembly for storing a treatment compound, a pipe system for delivering the treatment compound from the storage tank to an environment and an exhaust system configured to exhaust the treatment compound out of the environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing treatment compound to an enclosed environment comprise a storage and distribution assembly for storing a treatment compound, a pipe system for delivering the treatment compound from the storage tank to an environment and an exhaust system configured to exhaust the treatment compound out of the environment.

Abstract: A closed socket brazed joint assembly includes a first member, a second member with a first end having first and second faying surfaces, a socket in the first member that receives the second member with a faying surface with at least two portions separated by a first fillet. Before application of energy to the joint, there is a gap between the faying surfaces of the first and second members. A slug of brazing fill material is between the first end of the second member and at least one faying surface of the socket. Upon application of energy, the brazing fill material melts and flows from between first end of the second member and the at least one faying surface of the socket to fill the gap between the faying surfaces of the first and second members.

Abstract: A closed socket brazed joint assembly is provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus and method of using the same. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus is configured to selectively direct an exemplary object traveling along a conveyor travel path to one of a plurality of adjacent conveyor locations. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus may comprise a diverter conveyor surface, a cam follower, and a cam comprising a rotational range of motion about a cam shaft axis, the cam being physically engaged with the cam follower. Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus configured to utilize a plurality of forces generated by the rotational motion of the cam to facilitate the transition of the directional configuration of the diverter conveyor surface from the first directional configuration to the second directional configuration, and, subsequently, from the second directional configuration back to the first directional configuration, again using the rotational motion of the cam.

Abstract: A downhole tool can include: an inner mandrel; at least one component, wherein a portion of the at least one component moves in a direction radially away from the inner mandrel when the downhole tool is set; and a protective covering, wherein the protective covering comprises a dissolvable material, and wherein the protective covering partially surrounds an outer diameter of the at least one component when the downhole tool is run-in. The downhole tool can be introduced into a wellbore. The protective covering can dissolve via chemical reactions of metals, metal alloys, or metal oxides, or by melting of a thermoplastic. The downhole tool can be set after the protective covering has dissolved. The tool can be a packer assembly, bridge plug, frac pack plug, or liner hangers. The at least one component of the downhole tool can be a sealing element, a collet, a split wedge, or a slip.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing treatment compound to an enclosed environment comprise a storage and distribution assembly for storing a treatment compound, a pipe system for delivering the treatment compound from the storage tank to an environment and an exhaust system configured to exhaust the treatment compound out of the environment.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: A pneumatic valve for an agricultural product distribution system includes a fan inlet, a tank outlet, a shuttle, a control pressure inlet, and a diaphragm. The fan inlet is coupled to an air source that supplies an air stream into a primary line, which facilitates distributing a granular product to an agricultural implement by guiding the air stream from a first section to a second section of the primary line, the first section having a larger cross-sectional area than the second section. A tank outlet is fluidly coupled to a storage tank. The control pressure inlet is fluidly coupled to the second section of the primary line or to a meter housing.

Abstract: A soil monitoring system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to instruct an actuator to drive a shank to move upwardly and downwardly, such that at least one soil monitoring sensor coupled to a lateral side of the shank moves in a cyclical pattern through soil as the shank is driven to move through the soil along a direction of travel. The controller is also configured to receive multiple sensor signals from the at least one soil monitoring sensor while the at least one soil monitoring sensor is at respective depths within the soil, in which each sensor signal is indicative of at least one soil property. In addition, the controller is configured to determine a vertical profile of the at least one soil property based on the sensor signals.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus and method of using the same. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus is configured to selectively direct an exemplary object traveling along a conveyor travel path to one of a plurality of adjacent conveyor locations. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus may comprise a diverter conveyor surface, a cam follower, and a cam comprising a rotational range of motion about a cam shaft axis, the cam being physically engaged with the cam follower. Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus configured to utilize a plurality of forces generated by the rotational motion of the cam to facilitate the transition of the directional configuration of the diverter conveyor surface from the first directional configuration to the second directional configuration, and, subsequently, from the second directional configuration back to the first directional configuration, again using the rotational motion of the cam.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method 100 of manufacturing a precursor 105a for use in manufacturing a semiconductor-on-diamond substrate 110, the method comprising: a) starting with a base substrate 112; b) forming a sacrificial carrier layer 114 on the base substrate, the sacrificial carrier layer comprising a single-crystal semiconductor; c) forming a single-crystal nucleation layer 116 on the sacrificial carrier layer, the single-crystal nucleation layer arranged to nucleate diamond growth; and d) forming a device layer 118 on the single-crystal nucleation layer, the device layer comprising a single-crystal semiconductor layer or multiple single-crystal semiconductor layers.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus and method of using the same. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus is configured to selectively direct an exemplary object traveling along a conveyor travel path to one of a plurality of adjacent conveyor locations. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus may comprise a diverter conveyor surface, a cam follower, and a cam comprising a rotational range of motion about a cam shaft axis, the cam being physically engaged with the cam follower. Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus configured to utilize a plurality of forces generated by the rotational motion of the cam to facilitate the transition of the directional configuration of the diverter conveyor surface from the first directional configuration to the second directional configuration, and, subsequently, from the second directional configuration back to the first directional configuration, again using the rotational motion of the cam.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural metering system a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and a corresponding first plurality of recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The first meter roller segment includes a first profile, the second meter roller includes a second profile, and the first profile is different from the second profile. The system also has a dividing ring axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment.