Abstract: A computing system may receive, from a computing device, an indication of one or more device characteristics of the computing device. The computing system may determine, using a gaming performance model trained using machine learning to determine predicted performance scores of the gaming application and based at least in part on the one or more device characteristics of the computing device and one or more application characteristics of a gaming application, a predicted performance of the gaming application when executing in a virtualized environment at the computing device. The computing system may send, to the computing device, an indication of the predicted performance of the gaming application when executing in the virtualized environment at the computing device.

Abstract: A computing system may receive, from a computing device, an indication of one or more device characteristics of the computing device. The computing system may determine, using a gaming performance model trained using machine learning to determine predicted performance scores of the gaming application and based at least in part on the one or more device characteristics of the computing device and one or more application characteristics of a gaming application, a predicted performance of the gaming application when executing in a virtualized environment at the computing device. The computing system may send, to the computing device, an indication of the predicted performance of the gaming application when executing in the virtualized environment at the computing device.

Abstract: A seal (24) for a suspension liner (30) comprises a tubular substrate having an axis and a plurality of fins (26) projecting radially from the substrate. The tubular substrate has an axis and the fins (26) nm reciprocate axially as they nm peripherally around the substrate. The seal (26) may be mounted on the suspension (30) liner or fins may be integrally formed on the outer surface of the liner.

Abstract: A prosthesis suspension system comprises a socket for receiving a residual limb, a locking liner having a locking pin for attaching the liner to the socket and a sealing cap disposed between the locking line and the socket. The system further comprises a gap between a skirt of the sealing cap and an interior wall of the socket in which the skirt of the sealing cap is able to move between first and second positions.

Abstract: A prosthesis suspension system comprises a socket for receiving a residual limb, a locking liner having a locking pin for attaching the liner to the socket and a sealing cap disposed between the locking line and the socket. The system further comprises a gap between a skirt of the sealing cap and an interior wall of the socket in which the skirt of the sealing cap is able to move between first and second positions.

Abstract: A seal (24) for a suspension liner (30) comprises a tubular substrate having an axis and a plurality of fins (26) projecting radially from the substrate. The tubular substrate has an axis and the fins (26) nm reciprocate axially as they nm peripherally around the substrate. The seal (26) may be mounted on the suspension (30) liner or fins may be integrally formed on the outer surface of the liner.

Abstract: A network computer system operates to arrange transport for delivery orders in a given region, in accordance with a set of provisioning parameters, including a service value parameter, and at least one of a service batching parameter or a service range parameter. For an upcoming time interval, the network computer system determines a forecast for at least one of a number of service requests or a number of available service providers. A provisioning level determination may be made for the given region during the upcoming time interval, based at least in part on the forecast. The set of provisioning parameters may be adjusted to adjust the provisioning level to a desired target.

Abstract: A replaceable photobioreactor for use within a cultivation system for growing photosynthetic organisms in a liquid growth medium is disclosed. The replaceable photobioreactor is used holding a liquid growth medium while exposing the photosynthetic organisms to light. A ‘dark tank’ is used in addition to the replaceable photobioreactor for holding the liquid growth medium in darkness such that a day and night cycle may be simulated.

Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis for a transfemoral amputee, having a shin portion, ankle portion and a forefoot part of the foot portion formed as an integral fibre-reinforced plastics leaf spring component. This integral component is adjustably mounted to a knee joint which has a knee chassis, a cradle pivotally connected to and depending from the knee chassis, and a flexion control unit in the form of a piston and cylinder assembly interconnecting the knee chassis and the cradle. The shin portion has an elongate resilient section of constant cross-section oriented substantially vertically. The connection of this resilient section to the knee joint cradle and the arrangement of the cradle is such that the vertical distance between the knee axis of rotation and the location of the connection is less than 25% of the vertical distance between the knee axis and the lowest weight-bearing surface of the foot portion.

Abstract: The invention provides for a toilet seat that significantly reduces flush noise. The toilet seat is designed with dosed cell rubber gaskets that help keep sound from getting out of the toilet bowl, but allows equalizing air pressure into the toilet bowl to ensure proper flushing as a totally sealed toilet bowl will not flush properly, The flexible rubber gaskets are attached to the bottom of the toilet lid and the bottom of the seat to seal lid to seat and seat to bowl when the lid and seat are closed. The rubber gasket employs a saw-toothed lip to help assist air flow into the toilet bowl by making the seal less rigid. The toilet seat is designed to fit standard round or oval U.S. toilets, Sound reduction is significant and is between 10 and 20 decibels or approximately a 40% noise reduction based on sound testing.

Abstract: A filler neck closure system includes a capless fuel tank filler neck and a closure. The closure is coupled to the capless fuel tank filler neck to close an opening into the fuel tank filler neck.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a photonic crystal or photonic band gap optical fiber comprises providing a preform that includes a plurality of holes in an outer diameter, wherein the holes extend from a first end of a preform to a second end of the preform, and forming at least one radially inwardly-extending slot within the preform such that the slot intersects at least some of the holes, wherein the slot does not intersect at least one hole. The method also includes establishing a first pressure in the holes intersected by the slot by introducing the first pressure to the slot, and establishing a second pressure in the at least one hole not intersected by the slot by introducing the second pressure to an end of the at least one hole not intersected by the slot. The method further includes drawing the preform into a fiber while independently controlling the first and second pressures.

Abstract: An inclined hearth combustor which generally includes a primary combustion chamber having a plurality of stepped hearths, a secondary combustion chamber in communication with the primary combustion chamber and a boiler having an inlet in communication with the secondary combustion chamber. The secondary combustion chamber includes a refractory-lined cyclone separator for removing fly ash from combustion gases exiting the primary combustion chamber and the boiler inlet is surrounded by the cyclone separator. The primary combustion chamber may further include an ash transfer ram movably disposed between two stepped hearths, wherein the ash transfer ram includes a top layer of refractory material extending rearwardly from a leading edge thereof. The ash transfer ram may further include a plurality of V-shaped wheels attached to a bottom surface thereof, a replaceable wear plate disposed on a side surface thereof and/or a wiper blade fixed on a forward face thereof.

Abstract: An inclined hearth combustor which generally includes a primary combustion chamber having a plurality of stepped hearths, a secondary combustion chamber in communication with the primary combustion chamber and a boiler having an inlet in communication with the secondary combustion chamber. The secondary combustion chamber includes a refractory-lined cyclone separator for removing fly ash from combustion gases exiting the primary combustion chamber and the boiler inlet is surrounded by the cyclone separator. The primary combustion chamber may further include an ash transfer ram movably disposed between two stepped hearths, wherein the ash transfer ram includes a top layer of refractory material extending rearwardly from a leading edge thereof. The ash transfer ram may further include a plurality of V-shaped wheels attached to a bottom surface thereof, a replaceable wear plate disposed on a side surface thereof and/or a wiper blade fixed on a forward face thereof.

Abstract: An inclined hearth combustor which generally includes a primary combustion chamber having a plurality of stepped hearths, a secondary combustion chamber in communication with the primary combustion chamber and a boiler having an inlet in communication with the secondary combustion chamber. The secondary combustion chamber includes a refractory-lined cyclone separator for removing fly ash from combustion gases exiting the primary combustion chamber and the boiler inlet is surrounded by the cyclone separator. The primary combustion chamber may further include an ash transfer ram movably disposed between two stepped hearths, wherein the ash transfer ram includes a top layer of refractory material extending rearwardly from a leading edge thereof. The ash transfer ram may further include a plurality of V-shaped wheels attached to a bottom surface thereof, a replaceable wear plate disposed on a side surface thereof and/or a wiper blade fixed on a forward face thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing or eliminating pump cavitation in a closed system having at least one or a plurality of fluid phase changes. The system comprises a venturi having a throat which is coupled to a reservoir tank.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing or eliminating pump cavitation in a closed system having at least one or a plurality of fluid phase changes. The system comprises a venturi having a throat which is coupled to a reservoir tank.

Abstract: According to one example of the invention an optical fiber comprises: (i) silica based, rare earth doped core having a first index of refraction n1; (ii) at least one silica based cladding surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction n2, such that n1>n2; wherein at least one of the core or cladding is doped with Al2O3, such that the ratio of max wt % to min wt % of Al2O3 concentration is less than 2:1

Abstract: An inclined hearth combustor which generally includes a primary combustion chamber having a plurality of stepped hearths, a secondary combustion chamber in communication with the primary combustion chamber and a boiler having an inlet in communication with the secondary combustion chamber. The secondary combustion chamber includes a refractory-lined cyclone separator for removing fly ash from combustion gases exiting the primary combustion chamber and the boiler inlet is surrounded by the cyclone separator. The primary combustion chamber may further include an ash transfer ram movably disposed between two stepped hearths, wherein the ash transfer ram includes a top layer of refractory material extending rearwardly from a leading edge thereof. The ash transfer ram may further include a plurality of V-shaped wheels attached to a bottom surface thereof, a replaceable wear plate disposed on a side surface thereof and/or a wiper blade fixed on a forward face thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved orthopedic system for the modification of the distance between the maxilla and zygoma. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes proximal and distal footplates attached to an orthopedic device. The distal footplate is attached to the zygoma, with the proximal footplate being mechanically coupled to the maxilla. This mechanical coupling is achieved either through attachment directly to the maxilla or by attachment to a construct which is then wired to the patient's teeth. The orthopedic device, which may be a distractor, allows for modification of the distance between the maxilla and zygoma. The entire system can advantageously be placed intra-orally within a patient. In a preferred embodiment, the footplates are also detachable from the orthopedic device and are composed of a bioresorbable material, such that they will be absorbed by the patient's body. Methods for using this novel orthopedic system are also disclosed.