Abstract: A bus bar assembly includes a bus bar formed of a first electrically conductive material having a planar contact portion. The bus bar defines a first bore extending through the contact portion. The bus bar assembly further includes a contact insert formed of a second electrically conductive material that has a greater hardness than the first electrically conductive material. The contact insert defines a first surface that is mechanically and electrically connected to the contact portion of the bus bar. The contact insert defines a second surface this is plated with a third electrically conductive material which is different than the second electrically conductive material. The contact insert defines a smooth second bore coaxial with the first bore and extending from the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for dissolving deposits and inhibiting corrosion of metallic surfaces in aqueous systems. A method may include adding a composition to the aqueous medium. The composition may include a polycarboxylate polymer and a nitrogen-containing compound. The composition may optionally include a solvent and/or an additive. The compositions and methods may be used for inhibiting corrosion of metallic surfaces and dissolving typical insoluble inorganic salts encountered in the oil and gas, recovery, water, and processing industries.

Abstract: A method for processing data performed by one or more processors, the method comprising: receiving input data that comprises a plurality of elements, each element comprising a plurality of attributes; and generating geometric data based on the input data by determining locations in a space for elements of the plurality of elements based on attributes of the elements and generating geometries in the space for the elements at the respective determined locations, wherein determining locations in the space for elements based on attributes of the elements comprises performing clustering on the elements based on attributes of the elements. The method may further comprise generating Geographic Information System, GIS, data by encoding the generated geometric data in a GIS format.

Abstract: A secure one-time programming undo system includes a component and a component configuration system. A one-time programming subsystem in the component configuration system provides the component with personality configuration information that configures the component to perform component operations, and performs a one-time programming operation that configures a component engine in the component to deny modification requests to modify the personality configuration information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for training a neural radiance field model for noisy scenes can leverage raw noisy images in linear high dynamic range color space to train a neural radiance field model to generate view synthesis of low light and/or high contrast scenes. The trained model can then be utilized to accurately complete view rendering tasks without the preprocessing used for generating low dynamic range images. In some implementations, training on unprocessed data of a low light scene can allow for training a neural radiance field model to generate high quality view renderings of a low light scene.

Abstract: A computing device includes an array of processing elements mutually connected to perform single instruction multiple data (SIMD) operations, memory cells connected to each processing element to store data related to the SIMD operations, and a cache connected to each processing element to cache data related to the SIMD operations. Caches of adjacent processing elements are connected. The same or another computing device includes rows of mutually connected processing elements to share data. The computing device further includes a row arithmetic logic unit (ALU) at each row of processing elements. The row ALU of a respective row is configured to perform an operation with processing elements of the respective row.

Abstract: Described herein is a modular outlet system that provides flexibility in locating switches, outlets, and sensors. A base can be recessed into a surface, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling and can be connected to a power source. The base can accept multiple types of inserts. The inserts can include switches, outlets, sensors, and blank plates. The inserts can lock into place with the base and unlock based on manipulation of a recessed button. Inserts can engage the base with staged gate opening to minimize chances of electrical shock.

Abstract: A multi-layer coating system includes: a first coating layer formed from a first coating composition including: a film forming resin; and a fluorescent and/or phosphorescent pigment that: (1) emits radiation at an emission wavelength in the range of from 400-1200 nanometers when excited by ultraviolet and/or visible radiation corresponding to an excitation wavelength of the fluorescent and/or phosphorescent pigment; and/or (2) emits radiation at an emission wavelength in the range of from 600-2500 nanometers when excited by visible and/or near infrared radiation corresponding to an excitation wavelength of the fluorescent and/or phosphorescent pigment; and a second coating layer disposed over at least a portion of the first coating layer, which is formed from a second coating composition including: a film forming resin; and a pigment that blocks radiation corresponding to the excitation and/or emission wavelength of the fluorescent and/or phosphorescent pigment in the first coating layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-8 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds having the general formula Ic wherein R1, R2, R3, R8, R9, RX, A1, A2, W and n are as described herein, composition including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composite structure comprising at least one reinforced polymer layer comprising a reinforcing material; a layer comprising a metal substrate comprising a surface and a conformal organic coating present on at least a portion of the surface; wherein the layer comprising the metal substrate is in direct contact with the reinforced polymer layer, and the reinforcing material is more noble than the metal substrate. Also disclosed is a method of making a composite structure, a surfacing film, and a test method for evaluating the galvanic corrosion resistance of a metal substrate test piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having (a) a first material applied to at least a portion of the substrate, and (b) a coating layer deposited from a powder coating composition including a film-forming resin, and optionally a crosslinker that is reactive with the film-forming resin, in direct contact with at least a portion of the substrate to which the first material has been applied. The first material is (i) a catalyst that catalyzes cure of the powder coating composition, (ii) a component reactive with the film-forming resin and/or the crosslinker of the powder coating composition, and/or (iii) a rheology modifier.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising a film-forming binder; and a corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one of morpholines, monosulfides, and/or piperazines. The present invention is also directed to coatings, coated metal substrates, multi-layered coated metal substrates, and methods of coating substrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a coating composition comprising a film-forming binder, and a corrosion inhibitor comprising a polysulfide corrosion inhibitor, wherein the polysulfide corrosion inhibitor has a passive window value measured as a solution over a substrate greater than the passive window value of a solution without the corrosion inhibitor tested over the same substrate, as measured according to the PASSIVE WINDOW TEST METHOD, and the poly sulfide corrosion inhibitor has a polarization resistance (Rp) measured as a solution over a substrate greater than the polarization resistance (Rp) of a solution without the corrosion inhibitor tested over the same substrate, as measured according to the LINEAR POLARIZATION RESISTANCE TEST METHOD.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated metal substrate comprising a metal substrate; and a coating applied over at least a portion of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a film-forming binder; magnesium oxide; an aluminum compound and/or iron compound; and aluminum particles. The present invention also provides a curable film-forming coating composition comprising a film-forming binder; magnesium oxide; an aluminum and/or iron compound; and aluminum particles. Also disclosed are methods of coating a substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a coated metal substrate comprising a metal substrate; a coating applied over at least a portion of the metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a film-forming binder; magnesium oxide; and an aluminum compound and/or iron compound; wherein the coating has a dry film thickness of at least 10 microns, and the magnesium oxide and the aluminum and/or iron compound are present in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 240:1. The present disclosure is also directed to a curable film film-forming coating composition a film-forming binder; magnesium oxide; and an aluminum compound and/or iron compound, wherein the magnesium oxide and the aluminum and/or iron compound are present in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 240:1. Also disclosed are methods of coating a substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure explains a system and method for determining a spatial orientation of a weapon in an augmented reality training environment. Fiducial markers are mounted on the weapon and two cameras are mounted on a user's head to capture spatial coordinates of the plurality of fiducial markers. The spatial coordinates of fiducial markers are processed to determine the spatial orientation of the weapon and a simulated discharging of the weapon. Augmented reality imagery is generated based on the spatial orientation and the detected movement. The augmented reality imagery corresponding to the spatial orientation and discharging of the weapon is rendered for the user with the head-mounted display.

Abstract: Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for purposes of providing a sterile connection for drug delivery. In some embodiments, the fluid coupling devices can be implemented as multi-use, sterile fluid coupling devices that are configured to reduce the likelihood of fluid spillage when being disconnected.