Abstract: A production string includes one or more segments each including a solid core defining a plurality of non-intersecting production conduits. Flow through the conduits can be selected such that, as a first instance, substantially all of the fluid flowing from the subterranean zone to the surface location is permitted to flow through one or more of the plurality of production conduits. In response to a liquid loading event, as a second instance, flow is prevented through at least one of the plurality of production conduits, such that a total cross-sectional area of the production conduits in the second instance is less than a total cross-sectional area of the production conduits in the first instance.

Abstract: A shelf stable hard tortilla shell includes a type 4 resistant starch (“RS4”) ingredient, a soluble fiber, a fine corn bran, corn masa, a plant-based protein. The shelf stable tortilla shell has a net carbohydrate content of less than 25% by weight of the tortilla shell and a moisture content of about 3% to about 11% by weight of the tortilla shell. The shelf stable tortilla shell optionally includes a fold support composition, coarse corn bran, corn grits, flavorant, coloring agent, and/or oil. A method of making a shelf stable tortilla shell includes providing a dough, forming the dough into a sheet and cooking (e.g., baking and/or frying) the sheet to form a hard taco shell, tostada or chip. The method can include gelatinizing at least some of the starch in the corn masa or in the corn bran.

Abstract: A heat source unit for a heat pump having a refrigerant circuit, the heat source unit having: an outer casing including a bottom plate; and a compressor assembly accommodated in the outer casing, the compressor assembly including a compressor of the refrigerant circuit of the heat pump including a compressor housing, a support plate supporting the compressor, the support plate being mounted via dampers to the bottom plate, and a compressor casing enclosing the compressor and the compressor housing. A damping mechanism is arranged between the compressor and the support plate, and the compressor casing is fixed to the support plate out of contact with the compressor housing.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods relate to utilizing an electronic caliper to analyze an electronic electrocardiogram (ECG). An example method for includes outputting, by a display, an electronic ECG within a graphical user interface (GUI). An electronic caliper is output, by the display, as overlaid on the electronic ECG within the GUI. The electronic caliper includes a first electronic tip and a second electronic tip. The method further includes receiving, by a user input device, a user input signal and moving, based on the user input signal, the first electronic tip, the second electronic tip, or both the first electronic tip and the second electronic tip, relative to the electronic ECG within the GUI.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprises an integrated circuit having a contact and a conductive bump directly attached to the contact. The conductive bump has a sidewall with a roughened surface. A leadframe is electrically coupled to the conductive bump. An integrated circuit package mold covers portions of the conductive bump and the lead frame, the roughened surface of the conductive bump is configured to interlock with the integrated circuit package mold. An electrically conductive adhesive couples the conductive bump to the lead frame. The conductive bump comprises copper in one arrangement. The roughened surface of the conductive bump includes grooves along grain boundaries that separate copper grains. The roughened surface of the conductive bump is formed by etching with a diluted sulfuric peroxide solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high fiber-containing ready-to-eat food pieces, compositions including such food pieces, and methods of making such food pieces. The food pieces include at least 35% and up to 55% by dry weight total fiber, an insoluble fiber content of at least 28% to about 40% by dry weight, and a soluble fiber content of about 7% to about 15% by dry weight. The food pieces include bran, optionally a second insoluble fiber source, psyllium husk, and a starch ingredient, with a moisture content of up to 4% by weight. Compositions containing such high fiber food pieces and methods of making them are also described.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods relate to utilizing an electronic caliper to analyze an electronic electrocardiogram (ECG). An example method for includes outputting, by a display, an electronic ECG within a graphical user interface (GUI). An electronic caliper is output, by the display, as overlaid on the electronic ECG within the GUI. The electronic caliper includes a first electronic tip and a second electronic tip. The method further includes receiving, by a user input device, a user input signal and moving, based on the user input signal, the first electronic tip, the second electronic tip, or both the first electronic tip and the second electronic tip, relative to the electronic ECG within the GUI.

Abstract: A pet waste collection apparatus has an elongated body extending from a first end to a second end. A trigger handle is coupled to the first end and a retractable handle is coupled to the second end. A gripping sleeve surrounds a portion of the elongated body wherein the elongated body is configured to slidably translate through the gripping sleeve. The pet waste collection apparatus further includes a cartridge grasping subsystem coupled to the gripping sleeve. The cartridge grasping subsystem is configured to position a cartridge below the retractable claw wherein the retractable claw is configured to puncture through the cartridge. The cartridge may include a bag liner which can surround the retractable claw under puncturing the cartridge.

Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed, the display apparatus a lid cover hingedly coupled to a container. The lid cover has a spring bias pushing the display apparatus into an open state. A latch is configured to engage with the lid cover and hold the lid cover into a closed state. A display screen is coupled to the lid cover such that while in the closed state the display screen is concealed from external view. While in the open state, the display screen is upright and externally viewable. An actuator is mechanically coupled to the latch such that upon activation of the actuator, the latch is configured to disengage from lid cover, thereby converting the display apparatus from a closed state to an open state.

Abstract: An outdoor unit for a heat pump includes a refrigerant circuit, the outdoor unit including a compressor, a discharge pipe of the refrigerant circuit connected to a discharge side of the compressor, a bottom plate, the bottom plate having a base and an outer flange protruding upward from an outer edge of the base, a heat source heat exchanger supported on the bottom plate, a liquid refrigerant pipe of the refrigerant circuit connected to the heat source heat exchanger, and a defrosting bypass pipe connected at one end to the discharge pipe and at the opposite end to the liquid refrigerant pipe, the defrosting bypass pipe being arranged between an inner side of the flange and an outer side of the heat source heat exchanger.

Abstract: The predictive overlay network architecture of the present invention improves the performance of applications distributing digital content among nodes of an underlying network such as the Internet by establishing and reconfiguring overlay network topologies over which associated content items are distributed. The present invention addresses not only frequently changing network congestion, but also interdependencies among nodes and links of prospective overlay network topologies. The present invention provides a prediction engine that monitors metrics and predicts the relay capacity of individual nodes and links (as well as demand of destination nodes) over time to reflect the extent to which the relaying of content among the nodes of an overlay network will be impacted by (current or future) underlying network congestion.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods relate to utilizing an electronic caliper to analyze an electronic electrocardiogram (ECG). An example method for includes outputting, by a display, an electronic ECG within a graphical user interface (GUI). An electronic caliper is output, by the display, as overlaid on the electronic ECG within the GUI. The electronic caliper includes a first electronic tip and a second electronic tip. The method further includes receiving, by a user input device, a user input signal and moving, based on the user input signal, the first electronic tip, the second electronic tip, or both the first electronic tip and the second electronic tip, relative to the electronic ECG within the GUI.