Abstract: A progressing cavity drilling motor positionable in a wellbore includes a tubular housing, a stator having a collection of helical lobes, and a rotor having a collection of helical lobes. The rotor orbits about the central longitudinal axis of the stator. A bearing assembly is coupled to an end of the housing and is disposed around an end of the rotor. The bearing assembly includes a bearing housing disposed concentrically in the stator housing, an outer bearing disposed concentrically in the bearing housing, and an inner bearing disposed on the first cylindrical end of the rotor. The inner bearing has a central axis aligned with the central axis of the rotor and is positioned in the outer bearing such that the inner bearing orbits around the central longitudinal axis of the stator when the rotor is rotated in the stator.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I wherein the dashed bonds represent the presence or absence of a double bond which can be in the cis or trans configuration and A, B, Z, X, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification and a penetration enhancer. Such compositions are used in stimulating hair growth of human or non-human animals.

Abstract: A switch includes a switch chassis that houses a heat producing component. A plurality of side walls are located on the switch chassis and define a chassis perimeter. A top wall extends between the plurality of side walls and defines a top wall perimeter vent adjacent the chassis perimeter. A bottom wall extends between the plurality of side walls, is located opposite the switch chassis from the top wall, and defines a bottom wall perimeter vent adjacent the chassis perimeter. A plurality of feet are located on the bottom wall and provide an air gap between the switch chassis and a support surface when the plurality of feet engage the support surface. In response to the heat producing component generating heat, fresh air is drawn in through the air gap and the bottom wall perimeter vent, and heated air flows through the top wall perimeter vent.

Abstract: The invention provides for a network power-supply voltage adaptor arranged to receive an input voltage (V in) from a network trunk cable and to present an internal voltage derived from the said input voltage (V in), the adaptor being arranged, when at least one of the input voltage (V in) or the said internal voltage is above a reference voltage (Ref V), to regulate the received input voltage (V in) to provide an adaptor output dc power supply voltage (V out) at a substantially constant dc power supply level less than that of the input voltage (V in), and independent of changes in the input voltage level (V in), and the adaptor further comprising at least one communication feed-through loop (55, 56, 66, 68) for the passage of substantially unaltered communications signals through the adaptor.

Abstract: A substrate carrier adapted to use in a processing system includes an electrode assembly and a support base. The electrode assembly is configured to generate an electrostatic chucking force for securing a substrate to the substrate carrier. The support base has a heating/cooling reservoir formed therein. The electrode assembly and the support base form an unitary body configured for transport within a processing system. A quick disconnect is coupled to the body and configured to trap a heat regulating medium in the reservoir heating/cooling reservoir when the body is decoupled from a source of heat regulating medium.

Abstract: A flameless heater includes a diesel engine, a hydraulic or electric load that is powered by the diesel engine thereby generating heat, a heat exchanger that transfers heat to air flowing through the air from the flameless heat source, and possibly other heat exchangers for heating the air flowing therethrough with engine coolant and/or with exhaust gases. The system may be operated to maintain relatively high load on the engine for at least the majority of the time so as to reduce or negate the need for parked regeneration. The system may also control airflow through the system and possibly other system parameters to obtain a given setpoint such as a given discharge air temperature. In one embodiment, airflow through the system is controlled by louvers under the power of an electric motor or other actuator controlled by the system's controller.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.

Abstract: A communications broker includes a network-connected server having a processor and a data repository and software executing from the processor and providing a network connection between at least one network-connected appliance hosting source data and the server, a data search function returning data for service to the at least one network-connected appliance based on collected information including information gained from consumer selection of multiple presented images, a referral network function identifying clients of the communications broker, consumers directed to client URLs, and tracking events that are subject to fee disbursement upon transaction occurrence, and a routing function routing calls placed by the consumers to numbers provided by the broker, the calls including identifying indicia, the numbers virtual numbers associated with actual contact representative numbers, the actual numbers matched to the called numbers in routing, the indicia identifying products or services and the contact represen

Abstract: A bag-supporting frame apparatus is removably mountable on a portion of a substrate. The apparatus includes a gripping portion for contacting the substrate and holding the apparatus in place on the substrate. The apparatus also includes a bag-supporting portion configured to support an open end portion of a flexible plastic bag thereon, the bag-supporting portion including an outer loop portion and a downwardly-extending short portion attached to the outer loop portion at each end thereof. A projecting catch is defined, at each of two opposed sides of the outer loop portion, at the juncture of the downwardly-extending short portion and the outer loop portion. The outer loop portion is sized and configured to support a plastic bag of a predetermined size thereon. The apparatus also includes a connecting portion interconnecting the bag-supporting portion and the gripping portion. Methods of using the apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer-metal oxide composite material resistant to degradation resulting from exposure to gamma irradiation, the method comprising exposing a composite precursor comprised of a heat-resistant polymer in which metal oxide nanoparticles are incorporated to gamma irradiation of at least 1 MRad in a flowing gas atmosphere for a period of at least 12 hours. The resulting radiation-resistant composite material and shaped articles of the material are also described.

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members is configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.

Abstract: At an application at a sender system, when an amount of data to be transmitted from the sender exceeds a flow size threshold, the data is divided into a set of chunks of a size. According to a mapping selection rule, a subset is selected from a set of selected label mappings, wherein each label mapping in the subset maps an original label in the data to a different virtual label. For a chunk, when by routing the chunk to a first networking component corresponding to a first virtual label a fraction of the amount of data that will have been routed to the first component will exceed a mapping threshold, the original label in the chunk is replaced with a second virtual label from a second label mapping in the subset. The chunk is routed to a second networking component corresponding to the second virtual label.

Abstract: The present system and method provides a unique and fast-paced method of auctioning multiple units concurrently. An auction group is created within the server, being made up of a plurality of, preferably homologous, units. All units within the auction group are concurrently auctioned in a primary auction, with each unit being bid upon within cooccurring separate sub-auctions within an auction period. Each bidding user has the opportunity to bid within one or more sub-auctions. Upon receiving a high bid within a particular sub-auction, a high bid period for that sub-auction is initiated, within which a counterbid must be received or the unit within that sub-auction will be awarded to the high bidding user. The sub-auctions may individually end prior to the expiration of the auction period. Successive primary auctions can be initiated, so that the user may obtain one or more units within each primary auction.

Abstract: A body support structure includes a backrest and a seat connected to the backrest. A suspension material is connected to the backrest or the seat. The suspension material has a first zone with a first stiffness and a second zone with a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. Also included are methods of creating different zones in the suspension material.

Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system may include an oxidation catalyst, a soot sensor, a filter and a control module. The oxidation catalyst may be disposed in an exhaust gas passageway and may receive exhaust gas discharged from an engine. The soot sensor may be at least partially disposed in the exhaust gas passageway downstream of the oxidation catalyst. The filter may be disposed in the exhaust gas passageway downstream of the soot sensor. The control module may be in communication with the soot sensor and may determine a face-plugging condition of the oxidation catalyst based on data received from the soot sensor.

Abstract: A full aperture beverage end has a center panel, a countersink surrounding the centre panel, a main score arranged in proximity to the countersink to define a removable aperture panel and a vent score. The beverage end is adapted for use with products that are pressurized to over 30 psi (200 kPa) when opened, and during opening the vent score is adapted to sever first, controlling the pressure differential between the external surface and internal surface of the centre panel, thereby allowing the main score to tear in a controlled and reliable manner.

Abstract: A method of producing a smoking article is disclosed. The smoking article comprises a smoke constituent reducing technology which is capable of reducing the concentration of a smoke constituent generated by a smoking article in use. The method comprises in a first step, determining one or more first lateral regions at which, when the smoking article is in use, the smoke constituent is present at a first concentration, and one or more second lateral regions at which, when the smoking article is in use, the smoke constituent is present at a second concentration which is lower than the first concentration. In a second step, the method comprises producing a smoking article in which the smoke constituent reducing technology is targeted to reduce the concentration of the smoke constituent present at the one or more first lateral regions.

Abstract: A system for transporting a patient between modalities. The system includes a treatment couch having a couch top, a trolley having a stationary surface, and a patient transfer device having a surface configured to support a patient. The system also include at least one roller positioned to facilitate movement of the patient transfer device with respect to the stationary surface of the trolley, providing a low friction interface between the patient transfer device and the stationary surface of the trolley as the patient transfer device is moved, relative to the stationary surface of the trolley, between the stationary surface of the trolley and the couch top of the treatment couch.

Abstract: A pass-through assembly including a first wall 110d having oppositely-directed inner and outer sides, 112, 114, the first wall 110d defining a first opening 116 extending from the inner side 112 to the outer side 114; an elongated structure 118 extending into the opening 116 from the outer side 114 of the first wall 110d; a first material 130 contacting the first wall 110d and the elongated structure 118 so as to at least partially seal the opening 116, and a second material 140 different from the first material 130, the second material 140 overlying the first material 130 on the outer side 114 of the wall 110d, the second material 140 adhering to the elongated structure 118 and the first wall 110d, the second material 140 having at least one physical property different than a corresponding physical property of the first material 130.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining real-time imaging data of a least a sub-portion of an object and a region of interest therein. The method further includes displaying the real-time imaging data as the real-time imaging is obtained. The method further includes tracking extraction of a sample from the region of interest by an extraction device based on the real-time imaging data. The method further includes identifying an extraction location for the extracted sample based on the tracking and the real-time imaging data and generating a signal indicative thereof.