Abstract: In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a perforating gun that includes a gun body, a bulkhead assembly for coupling the perforating gun to an uphole perforating gun, where the bulkhead assembly is at least partially disposed in the gun body, and where the bulkhead assembly includes a bulkhead and electrical feedthrough formed in the bulkhead, and a charge tube assembly attached to the bulkhead assembly, where the charge tube is disposed in the gun body, and where the charge tube assembly includes a charge tube, a detonator housing interlocked with the charge tube, an end alignment interlocked with the charge tube, and a detonation cord extending from the detonator housing to the charge tube.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a charge tube assembly that includes a charge tube, a detonator housing interlocked with the charge tube, an end alignment interlocked with the charge tube, and a detonation cord extending from the detonator housing to the charge tube.

Abstract: The stairway includes a stairway backing, a plurality of paired step anchors affixed to the stairway backing, and a plurality of detachable step members secured between the paired step anchors. The step anchors are affixed to the stairway backing and are spaced vertically apart from one another and paired together to form top and bottom anchors for detachably securing the step members. Each step anchor has an anchor base, which is sewn or bonded directly to the stairway backing and an anchor flap, which is adapted and constructed to fold over the anchor base. The outer face of the anchor bases and anchor flaps are covered in hook and loop fastener material. The replaceable step members form the steps or rungs of the stairway. Each step member has a main body and pair of opposed step flanges covered with hook and loop fastener material for mating to the hook and loop fastener material of the step anchors.

Abstract: Some implementations include a modular gun system for use in a wellbore comprising one or more charge segments each including a first electrical conductor having a first set of integrated electrical contacts.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus including an autonomous ballistic arming mechanism that may be used in well systems. A first well tool may include an initiating device, and a ballistic barrier housing the initiating device. The ballistic barrier may be configured to mechanically move when the first well tool is engaged with a second well tool to position the initiating device for ballistically arming the first well tool. The first well tool may be a first perforating gun system, the second well tool may be a second perforating gun system, and the initiating device may be a detonator. The ballistic barrier may mechanically move to align the initiating device with a detonating cord of the second well tool for ballistically arming the first well tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel squash plants displaying an increased resistance to downy mildew infection. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to novel genetic sequences associated with said increased resistance and to molecular markers associated with said novel genetic sequences.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) devices and methods of forming CMOS devices. In an embodiment, a CMOS device comprises a first transistor with a first conductivity type, where the first transistor comprises a first source region and a first drain region, and a first metal over the first source region and the first drain region. In an embodiment, the CMOS device further comprises a second transistor with a second conductivity type opposite form the first conductivity type, where the second transistor comprises a second source region and a second drain region, a second metal over the second source region and the second drain region, and the first metal over the second metal.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a perforating gun that includes a gun body, a bulkhead assembly for coupling the perforating gun to an uphole perforating gun, where the bulkhead assembly is at least partially disposed in the gun body, and where the bulkhead assembly includes a bulkhead and electrical feedthrough formed in the bulkhead, and a charge tube assembly attached to the bulkhead assembly, where the charge tube is disposed in the gun body, and where the charge tube assembly includes a charge tube, a detonator housing interlocked with the charge tube, an end alignment interlocked with the charge tube, and a detonation cord extending from the detonator housing to the charge tube.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to an electrical contact that includes a contact plate, a support plate, and three or more bends disposed between the contact plate and the support plate to counteract a force applied to the contact plate when engaged by a contact pin, where the electrical contact is configured to convey a detonating signal through an electrical feedthrough extending through at least a bulkhead of two or more perforating guns.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a detonator assembly that includes a detonator housing that includes a detonating cord receptacle and a detonator receptacle, a detonator seated within the detonator receptacle, a detonating cord seated within the detonating cord receptacle side-by-side the detonator, and a grounding clip that extends lengthwise along a substantial portion of the detonator housing, where the grounding clip extends beyond an axial end of the detonator housing.

Abstract: A detonator housing facilitates assembly of detonator components of a perforating gun. In an example, the detonator housing comprises a housing body configured for coupling to a charge tube of a perforating gun. A detonator receptacle is formed on the housing body for receiving a detonator. A detonating cord receptacle is formed on the housing body adjacent the detonator receptacle for receiving an end portion of a detonating cord in an overlapping relationship with the detonator. A detonating cord stop is formed on the detonating cord receptacle to limit an insertion depth of the detonating cord within the detonating cord receptacle.

Abstract: A method and system for accelerating employee growth is disclosed. A growth track is created. The growth track is associated with one or more competencies. The growth track is associated with one or more track levels. The growth track is aligned with a job architecture. The job architecture includes a job function, a job type, and one or more job tracks. The one or more job levels are mapped to the one or more track levels. A growth area is created. The growth area relates to one or more competencies. A user interface is caused to be presented on a device of a user based on the user being associated with the job function and the job type. The user interface allows the user to share an update pertaining to a progress of the user within the growth area.

Abstract: Gate-all-around integrated circuit structures having confined epitaxial source or drain structures, are described. For example, an integrated circuit structure includes a plurality of nanowires above a sub-fin. A gate stack is over the plurality of nanowires and the sub-fin. Epitaxial source or drain structures are on opposite ends of the plurality of nanowires. The epitaxial source or drain structures comprise germanium and boron, and a protective layer comprising germanium, silicon and boron that at least partially covers the epitaxial source or drain structures to provide low contact resistivity.

Abstract: A cross-platform integration component is configured for operation on a plurality of different types of partner computing devices and/or platforms. The integration component provides a same interface on each different type of computing device. The integration component comprises a plurality of implementation modules, each configured to implement reader-based transactions on a respective type of computing device and/or platform. The integration component may further comprise a platform-independent component capable of implementing non-reader-based transactions across the plurality of platforms.

Abstract: The present invention provides pepper plant RPP 46475 and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the pepper plants of the invention with themselves or another pepper plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) devices and methods of making such devices. In an embodiment, a CMOS device comprises a first transistor with a first conductivity type, where the first transistor comprises a first source region and a first drain region, and a first interface material over the first source region and the first drain region. In an embodiment, the CMOS device further comprises a second transistor with a second conductivity type that is opposite form the first conductivity type, where the second transistor comprises a second source region and a second drain region, and a second interface material over the second source region and the second drain region.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) devices and methods of forming CMOS devices. In an embodiment, a CMOS device comprises a first transistor with a first conductivity type, where the first transistor comprises a first source region and a first drain region, and a first metal over the first source region and the first drain region. In an embodiment, the CMOS device further comprises a second transistor with a second conductivity type opposite form the first conductivity type, where the second transistor comprises a second source region and a second drain region, a second metal over the second source region and the second drain region, and the first metal over the second metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pepper plants and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the pepper plants of the invention with themselves or another pepper plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.