Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to write data at a virtual location, writing the data to a physical location on a persistent storage device, and recording a mapping from the virtual location to the physical location. The physical location corresponds to a next free block in a sequence of blocks on the persistent storage device.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to aortic cannulas for use in perfusion systems to return perfusate to the heart or delivering perfusate from the heart while the organ is sustained ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: A linear motor conveyor system including: at least one track section comprising: electronic circuitry housed within the track section; and a rotatable segment comprising an end profile that abuts another track section to form a stepped groove sealed by a gasket. A moving element for a linear motor conveyor system including: a body; a first set of bearings attached to the body and angled to abut against a first guide rail of a conveyor system having a protrusion with opposing angled profiles; a second set of bearing attached to the body and designed to abut against a flat profile of a second guide rail of the conveyor system. A dry lubricant provided to the body and configured to lubricate a bearing surface of the linear motor conveyor system supporting the first set of bearings.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to write data at a virtual location, writing the data to a physical location on a persistent storage device, and recording a mapping from the virtual location to the physical location. The physical location corresponds to a next free block in a sequence of blocks on the persistent storage device.

Abstract: In some examples, there is provided a method for a storage controller to receive a request to write data at a virtual location, writing data at the next free physical location in sequence, writing metadata correlating the virtual location with the physical location at the physical location, and writing a counter at the physical location. The recorded metadata can be used to re-construct the mapping between a given physical location and its corresponding virtual location if the virtual block address is somehow lost. The recorded counter can be used to determine the most recently recorded mapping between the virtual location and physical location, thereby resolving any discrepancies between earlier recorded metadata.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a block device interface, an instruction to write data, the instruction comprising a memory location of the data; copying the data to pinned memory; performing, by a vector processor, one or more invertible transforms on the data; and writing the data from the pinned memory to one or more storage devices asynchronously. The pinned memory of the data corresponds to a location in pinned memory, the pinned memory being accessible by the vector processor and one or more other processors.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a block device interface, an instruction to write data, the instruction comprising a memory location of the data; copying the data to pinned memory; performing, by a vector processor, one or more invertible transforms on the data; and writing the data from the pinned memory to one or more storage devices asynchronously. The pinned memory of the data corresponds to a location in pinned memory, the pinned memory being accessible by the vector processor and one or more other processors.

Abstract: A system and method which allows data to be received into a placement intelligence. After the data is analyzed. the data is written to a persistent storage device. Subsequently. the data may be written. Periodically, self-optimization may occur to improve read speeds or other metrics.

Abstract: In some embodiments, there is provided a system which allows data to be received into a placement intelligence. After the data is analyzed, the data is written to a persistent storage device. Subsequently, the data may be written. Periodically, self-optimization may occur to improve read speeds or other metrics.

Abstract: A method comprising: receiving a request to read data stored in an array of drives; determining that the data is stored on one or more degraded drives in the array; reconstructing the data from one or more drives in the array other than the degraded drives; providing the reconstructed data in response to the request; and after providing the reconstructed data, writing the reconstructed data to one or more drives in the array other than the degraded drives.

Abstract: A method is presented for secure communication, the method including generating a signature using a private key, a nonce, and at least one of an identifier and a key component; and transmitting the signature, the nonce, a security parameter, and the at least one of the identifier and the key component, wherein the security parameter associates a user identity with a public key, the public key being associated with the private key.

Abstract: A method comprising: receiving a request to read data stored in an array of drives; determining that the data is stored on one or more degraded drives in the array; reconstructing the data from one or more drives in the array other than the degraded drives; providing the reconstructed data in response to the request; and after providing the reconstructed data, writing the reconstructed data to one or more drives in the array other than the degraded drives.

Abstract: A forestry machine includes a ground propulsion apparatus, a chassis supported by the ground propulsion apparatus, a cab, an engine and a work implement. The chassis includes a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion. The front chassis portion includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The rear chassis portion has a wood basket supported thereon. The cab is rotatably supported on the front chassis portion by a rotatable connection about a cab rotation axis to be selectively rotated 360 degrees. The engine is integrated into the front chassis portion. At least a part of the engine is disposed below an upper most surface of the upper portion. The work implement is movably attached to the cab. The work implement includes a boom movably attached to the cab, an arm movably attached to the boom, and a work tool attached to the arm.

Abstract: Hydraulic displacement mechanisms, and methods of using hydraulic displacement mechanisms to remove cables jammed or stuck in a conduit or other passageways, are disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, there is provided a system which allows data to be received into a placement intelligence. After the data is analyzed, the data is written to a persistent storage device. Subsequently, the data may be written. Periodically, self-optimization may occur to improve read speeds or other metrics.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing pulmonary fibrosis in a patient in need thereof by administering a FAK inhibitor defined by formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof to said patient: (I)

Abstract: In some examples, there is provided a method for a storage controller to receive a request to write data at a virtual location, writing data at the next free physical location in sequence, writing metadata correlating the virtual location with the physical location at the physical location, and writing a counter at the physical location. The recorded metadata can be used to re-construct the mapping between a given physical location and its corresponding virtual location if the virtual block address is somehow lost. The recorded counter can be used to determine the most recently recorded mapping between the virtual location and physical location, thereby resolving any discrepancies between earlier recorded metadata.

Abstract: A manhole guard, methods of assembling the same, and methods of using the same, are described. The manhole guard generally includes a plurality of sections connected for movement, the sections being capable of being locked into a fixed rigid structure through the use of a first arm and second arm that act independently of each other. The manhole guard may include a safety net attached to one or more sections of the manhole guard. The manhole guard may include attachable mounting brackets designed to facilitate the attachment of a first hoist device and/or first winch and include attachable mounting members designed to facilitate the attachment of a second hoist device and/or second winch.

Abstract: A system, comprising: a plurality of clusters, each cluster comprising two or more nodes and data storage; data storage comprising two or more storage arrays; each storage array comprising two or more storage devices; each storage device being configured to store data; each node being configured to receive requests to interact with data stored on a storage device; wherein the system is configured to provide at least two communication paths between any pair of components, the components comprising the nodes, storage arrays, and the storage devices.