Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses where a controller can automatically manage a physical infrastructure of a computer system based on a plurality of system rules, a system state for the computer system, and a plurality of templates. Techniques for automatically adding resources such as computer, storage, and/or networking resources to the computer system are described. Also described are techniques for automatically deploying applications and services on such resources. These techniques provide a scalable computer system that can serve as a turnkey scalable private cloud.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The article (1) comprises a storage area (2) and a first blocking member (4). The storage area (2) contains an aerosol-generating material (3) configured to be heated within the storage area (2) to generate an aerosol. The first blocking member (4) comprises a body of material (6) arranged to resist the aerosol-generating material (3) from moving out of the storage area (2) through a first end (6A) of the storage area (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The present disclosure also relates to kit of parts comprising an article (1) and an aerosol provision device (200), and to a package of articles (1).

Abstract: Examples of a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system are presented. Certain embodiments facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Certain embodiments can utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the system within a wound.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a food processing system including a container body including a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote from said first end. The first end is open and the second end includes an end wall oriented transverse to the sidewall. A chamber is defined by said container body. A first agitating member is receivable at said first end and a second agitating member receivable at said second end. The second agitating member is extendable into said chamber from said second end.

Abstract: A method of making a consumable (2) for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system is disclosed. The consumable (2) comprises aerosol generating material, a support (4), and a cover (6). In the method a support (4), cover (6), and cover support (30) are provided, and the cover support (30) is positioned adjacent the support (4) between a portion of a first surface (8) of the support (4) and the cover (6) in a cover position. The cover (6) is fixed to the support (4). At least one discrete portion (12) of aerosol generating material is applied to the first surface (8) of the support (4), and the cover support (30) when located in the cover position overlies at least one discrete portion (12) of aerosol generating material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a consumable (1) for use in an aerosol provision system. The consumable (1) comprises one or more pouches comprising first and second aerosol generating materials (4, 5). The second aerosol generating material (4, 5) has a higher density than the first aerosol generating material (4). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a consumable (1), a kit of parts comprising a consumable (1) and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of consumables (1).

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device suitable for use with a consumable includes a receiver for a consumable and a compression element, in which the receiver is configured to allow a consumable to be inserted into and removed from the receiver, and the compression element is configured to wipe or apply compressive force to at least part of the consumable whilst the consumable is being removed from the receiver.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features. The features of the systems and methods described herein may include providing improved resolution and color reproduction.

Abstract: A consumable (2) for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device is disclosed. The consumable (2) comprises a support (4), aerosol generating material, a cover (12), and an absorbent or adsorbent material (10). The cover (12) and the support (4) at least partially define a passage along which one of an aerosol, atmospheric gas, or a mixture of aerosol and atmospheric gas may travel. The aerosol generating material is supported on the support (4), and the aerosol generating material is so located that vaporisation of the aerosol generating material causes the vapour to enter the passage.

Abstract: Apparatus for Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material, Methods of Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material and Methods of Manufacturing an Article for an Aerosol Provision System The present disclosure relates to an apparatus (9) for manufacturing a rod of aerosol generating material (3). The apparatus (9) comprises a suction belt (11) for conveying aerosol generating material, the suction belt (11) comprising suction holes (16) to retain aerosol generating material on the suction belt (11), and wherein the apparatus (9) is arranged such that the suction belt (11) receives a first aerosol generating material (4) at a first supply zone (17).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, the method comprising: providing a first sheet material: providing a substrate comprising a first aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate is attached to the first sheet material; and, arranging the first sheet material with the substrate attached thereto such that the first sheet material surrounds the substrate. The present disclosure also relates to an article for an aerosol provision device. The present disclosure also relates to an assembly for use in manufacturing an aerosol provision device, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.

Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.

Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having various vent designs are disclosed herein. The interfaces include a bias flow vent with design geometries that help reduce and/or minimize draft and noise levels of the fluids exiting the vents. Some of the vent designs include particular vent hole geometries, plenum spaces, diffusers and fibrous media.

Abstract: A random number generator system is disclosed that includes a quantum event source for generating a quantum event, a quantum event detector for detecting the generated quantum event, a clock circuit providing a looping counting signal including a plurality of counts (n0, n1 etc.), a converter circuit for associating the detected quantum event with a contemporaneous count of the plurality of counts, and a processing system for providing a random number based on the contemporaneous count.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a food processing system including a container body including a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote from said first end. The first end is open and the second end includes an end wall oriented transverse to the sidewall. A chamber is defined by said container body. A first agitating member is receivable at said first end and a second agitating member receivable at said second end. The second agitating member is extendable into said chamber from said second end.

Abstract: An example embodiment includes a method to automatically format objects of a graphical diagram. The method includes creating one or more templates to format graphical objects. Each of the one or more templates includes one or more conditions, and each of the one or more conditions corresponds with one or more styles. The method further includes presenting the one or more templates to a user on a graphical user interface, receiving input to select a template from the one or more templates, and receiving input to create a graphical diagram that includes graphical objects on the graphical user interface. The template causes each of the graphical objects to have a style in accordance with the one or more conditions of the template. The method further includes displaying the graphical diagram to the user on the graphical user interface with each of the graphical objects formatted with a corresponding style.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that provide a symbol display accumulation sequence and a related accumulated symbol display use sequence, wherein the accumulation sequence includes an accumulation of symbol displays during one or more plays of one or more games during, and wherein the use sequence includes the use of the accumulated symbol displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, an apparatus for manufacturing an article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, and a method of manufacturing an article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The article comprises an aerosol-generating material segment (20) and a susceptor (25) located therein, wherein first and second ends (26, 27) of the susceptor are located within about 5 mm of the first and second ends of the aerosol-generating material segment, respectively. The method of manufacturing the article comprises: feeding an aerosol-generating material along a feed path; inserting a susceptor into the feed path; gathering the aerosol-generating material around a susceptor to create a rod; and cutting the rod into a segment comprising a susceptor.

Abstract: A product for storing and dispensing two or more consumable elements for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system is provided. The product includes two or more consumable elements and a carrier, and the consumable elements are supported on the carrier. The product is reversibly configurable between a packed configuration and one or more dispensing configurations. The packed configuration is one in which the consumable elements cannot be removed from the product and a dispensing configuration is a configuration in which a consumable element may be removed from the product.

Abstract: A consumable suitable for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system includes a support having a support surface, aerosol generating material, and a cover including a cover surface. The cover is configured to overlie a covered portion of the support surface and at least one discrete portion of aerosol generating material is supported on the covered portion of the support surface. The covered portion of the support surface and the cover surface are configured to include one or more contact zones, in which in each contact zone, a part of the covered portion of the support surface and a part of the cover surface are in direct or indirect contact with each other.