Abstract: The present invention refers to the medical field. Particularly, it refers to SHIP-1 inhibitors for use in enhancing the non-specific response of trained innate immune cells (i.e. enhancing the training of the innate immune cells) in a subject, wherein the SHIP-1 inhibitor is administered before, after or simultaneously to a treatment with a stimulus responsible for training the innate immune cells.

Abstract: A computer system presents information related to drilling operations using a computer display, the method comprising: for each of a plurality of drilling sites, obtaining chemical composition data of hydraulic fluids used in the drilling site, wherein the chemical composition data is obtained from a first data source, for each of the plurality of drilling sites, obtaining well yield data for the drilling site, wherein the well yield data is obtained from a second data source distinct from the first data source, matching the chemical composition data and the well yield data by drilling site, and displaying, on the computer display, a combination of chemical composition and well yield for the plurality of drilling sites. The matching might be based on drill site parameters, such as geographic location and/or geologic characteristics.

Abstract: A computer system presents information related to drilling operations using a computer display, the method comprising: for each of a plurality of drilling sites, obtaining chemical composition data of hydraulic fluids used in the drilling site, wherein the chemical composition data is obtained from a first data source, for each of the plurality of drilling sites, obtaining well yield data for the drilling site, wherein the well yield data is obtained from a second data source distinct from the first data source, matching the chemical composition data and the well yield data by drilling site, and displaying, on the computer display, a combination of chemical composition and well yield for the plurality of drilling sites. The matching might be based on drill site parameters, such as geographic location and/or geologic characteristics.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to pre-emptively reject an Automated Teller Machine transaction without consulting an issuer.

Abstract: A molded plastic container, in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, includes an insert molded into an exterior surface of a wall of the container. The insert is of plastic construction that includes a UV brightener that is visible under UV light to verify authenticity of the container. The container wall and the insert preferably have identical colors under visible light. The insert preferably is of two-piece construction with an outer portion of the insert being exposed at the exterior surface of the container and an inner portion underlying the outer portion. The inner and outer portions preferably include respective UV brighteners that are visible as different colors under UV light.

Abstract: A molded plastic container, in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, includes an insert molded into an exterior surface of a wall of the container. The insert is of plastic construction that includes a UV brightener that is visible under UV light to verify authenticity of the container. The container wall and the insert preferably have identical colors under visible light. The insert preferably is of two-piece construction with an outer portion of the insert being exposed at the exterior surface of the container and an inner portion underlying the outer portion. The inner and outer portions preferably include respective UV brighteners that are visible as different colors under UV light.

Abstract: An RFID insert includes a housing of molded plastic construction and an RFID tag captured within the housing. A portion of the housing is permanently frangibly removable from the remainder of the housing to remove the RFID tag from within the housing and thereby disable RFID operation of the insert. The housing preferably includes a center portion connected to a ring-shaped periphery by a plurality of angularly spaced frangible bridges. The center portion of the housing may include a slot or pocket for engagement by a tool to twist the center portion with respect to the periphery and thereby facilitate rupture of the bridges, and/or may include indicia to identify presence of the RFID tag in the insert.

Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.

Abstract: A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. A first end of the third frame is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the first frame such that the third frame pivots from a first parallel position to a second perpendicular position with respect to the first frame. An upper portion of the work surface frame is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the first frame. In operation, the stand can assume a collapsed position in which the first, third and work surface frames are generally parallel, and an operating position in which the third frame and first frame are perpendicular and the work surface frame and surface supporting the stand are parallel.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of attachment of a corrugated wire mesh having a plurality of wire bends to a substrate. In the method, flats are formed at the bends, and the flats are lightly coated with a thermosetting adhesive. And in a subsequent clamping operation, the adhesive is displaced from the interface of contact between the wire and substrate, thereby displacing the adhesive to the adjacent interstices. This leaves the mesh and substrate in direct thermal contact without a distinct layer of adhesive separating them.

Abstract: In a compact heat sink the heat exchange surface consists of metal screen which has been crimped in a wave-like form and then brazed to a metal mounting base. The braze is along the trough of the wave where the mesh contacts the base. The base serves as a carrier for attaching the wire mesh to the object requiring heat transfer. The primary application of this form is heat sinking small electronic package such as "flat-packs" etc. An advantage of the design is that it makes a package which is physically compatible with miniature, low static pressure fans. A secondary form described in the disclosure is an air-to-air heat exchanger in which two crimped screens are attached to the base- one on either side. This application is useful for removing heat from a totally enclosed package. In this case the mounting base is larger than the crimped screen to allow for a flange of clear metal around the perimeter of the screen such that it may be attached to a prepared opening in the sealed package.

Abstract: An improved method of making a cross-flow heat exchange surface of modified perforated or expanded metal is described. One form comprises multiple layers of the metal, stacked and laminated together by brazing. Advance in the state-of-the-art is the novel manufacturing process designed to optimize heat transfer at reduced manufacturing cost. Prior knowledge on manufacture of porous metal laminates has principally involved the weaving, layering, and bonding of wire meshes. This process obviates the need for weaving and results in a more rigid, open, low-fouling structure suitable to withstand the rigors of vigorous cleaning. The unique characteristic of this exchanger lies in the design of the lamina. A lamina comprises two expanded metal areas with a section of solid metal between. The purpose of the solid section is to provide a thermal conduction path between the two open sections. It also serves as a partition to separate the two gas streams.

Abstract: A method of making porous metal heat sinks from aluminum is described. The sink, in its simplist form, is composed of layers of aluminum wire mesh randomly stacked and brazed together to form a rigid porous metal panel. Devices to be heated (or cooled) are mounted on the panel and forced air passed through the panel creating abundant heat transfer due to large surface area and favorable thermal conductivity of aluminum. Tortuous air passages through the wire mesh create conditions favorable for turbulence which further facilitates heat transfer. Advance in the state-of-the-art is the novel manufacturing method of making a low cost heat sink whose thermal performance is only slightly less than that of higher cost copper wire sinks. A secondary application of the invention is for the formation of metallic filtration material designed for filtering under controlled temperature conditions.

Abstract: An improved method of making a high heat transfer surface composed of metal mesh is described. The surface comprises multiple layers of wire mesh, stacked and laminated together by silver brazing. Advance in the state-of the-art is the novel manufacturing process designed to maximize heat transfer. Prior knowledge on manufacture of porous metal laminates has principally had as its purpose the filtration of particulate or control of hydraulic boundry-layer and made use of sintering techniques to solidify the elements. This invention optimizes the use of materials and process to accomplish maximum heat transfer.