Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus for electrostatic fluid filtration. The apparatus utilizing a negative probe electrode and a positive cylinder electrode in conjunction with filter media to filter contaminants from a fluid flow.

Abstract: A tong for handling a tubular includes a jaw carrier having an active jaw movable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to the jaw carrier; a cam body disposed about the jaw carrier and rotatable relative to the cam body; and a brake assembly including an first brake member for engaging an upper surface coupled to the jaw carrier.

Abstract: A drive unit of a top drive system includes a drive stem having a plurality of ports from an exterior thereof to an interior thereof. A plurality of sliding coupling members is disposed in the ports. A coupling collar encircles the drive stem and has actuation surfaces and recessed surfaces on an interior thereof, wherein the recessed surfaces align with the ports when the coupling collar is in a first position, and the actuation surfaces align with the ports when the coupling collar is in a second position.

Abstract: In some example embodiments, there is provided example embodiments related to providing a more uniform lithium deposition based on pulsing. In some example embodiments, there is provided a method including: generating a first energy pulse followed by a second energy pulse; and applying the first energy pulse and the second energy pulse to a lithium metal electrode to electrically treat the lithium metal electrode to reduce and/or eliminate growth of dendrites on at least a portion of a surface of the lithium metal. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: An implantable device configured to be deployed at a deployment site such as across a body passage. The implantable device has features enhancing the resistance of at least a portion of the implantable device to migration from the deployment site. The implantable device may have surfaces contacting tissue at the deployment site which are configured to promote tissue ingrowth with respect to the implantable device. Surfaces of the implantable device not contacting tissue may be enlarged and coated with a coating material increasing the strength of the coated portions of the implantable device to resist migration of the implantable device with respect to the deployment site.

Abstract: A tong for handling a tubular includes a jaw carrier having an active jaw movable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to the jaw carrier; a cam body disposed about the jaw carrier and rotatable relative to the cam body; and a brake assembly including an first brake member for engaging an upper surface coupled to the jaw carrier.

Abstract: A tong for handling a tubular includes a jaw carrier having an active jaw movable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to the jaw carrier; a cam body disposed about the jaw carrier and rotatable relative to the cam body; and a brake assembly including an first brake member for engaging an upper surface coupled to the jaw carrier.

Abstract: Provided herein are deoxygenated sickle hemoglobin (HbS), at concentrations far below the threshold for nucleation and rapid polymerization, that form small temporally stable assemblies of multiple ?2?2 tetramers. Also provided are methods for making and detecting the small temporally stable assemblies and methods for identifying compounds that alter the structure of the small temporally stable assemblies.

Abstract: A test cell for operando testing comprises: a housing assembly defining at least a portion of an inner chamber; a window coupled to said housing assembly and defining another portion of the inner chamber; and at least one port for accommodating an electrode and/or conductive wire in communication with the inner chamber. The inner chamber is configured for receiving one or more samples undergoing a chemical and/or electrochemical reaction therein. The port is sealable to hermetically seal the inner chamber.

Abstract: A power tong including a rotary gripping apparatus having a rotary base having a first jaw and at least one rotary arm movable relative to the rotary base between an open position and a closed position, the at least one rotary arm having a second jaw. A gap is present between the rotary base and the at least one rotary arm for receiving the tubular when the at least one rotary arm is in the open position. The gap is closed when the at least one rotary arm is in the closed position.

Abstract: A tong for use at a wellbore includes a tong body; at least one door pivotally coupled to the tong body and movable between an open position and a closed position; a carrier ring rotatable relative to the tong body; and a brake plate coupled to the carrier ring. The tong also includes a brake band configured to move with the at least one door between the open and closed positions, and a braking member for moving the brake band into contact with the brake plate to stop rotation of the carrier ring.

Abstract: A container including a longitudinal overlapping seam extending from an end seam and a mold part line extending from the closed end of the container to the open end of the container. The container wall consists of a one-piece thermoplastic substrate.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for managing information technology services. A current security assurance level for an information technology service related to security in an organization is determined based on assessment information about security factors for the information technology service and performance information about a group of current security controls for the information technology service. A target security assurance level for the information technology service is determined based on a criticality of the information technology service. A graphical representation of a difference between the current security assurance level and the target security assurance level on a display system is displayed.

Abstract: A drive unit of a top drive system includes a drive stem having a plurality of ports from an exterior thereof to an interior thereof. A plurality of sliding coupling members is disposed in the ports. A coupling collar encircles the drive stem and has actuation surfaces and recessed surfaces on an interior thereof, wherein the recessed surfaces align with the ports when the coupling collar is in a first position, and the actuation surfaces align with the ports when the coupling collar is in a second position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are for coupling a drive unit to a tool adapter. A drive unit includes a drive stem; a plurality of sliding coupling members; a retainer; a torque profile; a plurality of drive stem ports; a coupling collar; coupling recesses; a plurality of transmission units; and/or first portions of a hydraulic coupling unit. A tool adapter includes a tool stem; a tool stem sleeve; coupling recesses; a torque profile; a plurality of sliding coupling members; and/or second portions of the hydraulic coupling unit. A method of coupling a drive unit to a tool adapter includes positioning the tool adapter below the drive unit; stabbing a drive stem into an interior of a tool stem sleeve; coupling torque between the drive unit and the tool adapter; and coupling load between the drive unit and the tool adapter by engaging a plurality of sliding coupling members.

Abstract: The invention provides a large technological infrastructure to provide a unique comparison of athletic performance using a system. When a user traverses a route during a workout, the system can identify individual ones of a set of predetermined courses that are associated with the route. The system can include a unique point system and can compare aggregate athletic performances of different users across different geographical tracks or sections. Advantageously, people who cannot do the same course(s) can compete with one another; aggregate performances can be accumulated to give an overall performance metric; and people with differing abilities can compete with one another.

Abstract: A tong for handling a tubular includes a jaw carrier having an active jaw movable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to the jaw carrier; a cam body disposed about the jaw carrier and rotatable relative to the cam body; and a brake assembly including an first brake member for engaging an upper surface coupled to the jaw carrier.

Abstract: A power tong including a rotary gripping apparatus having a rotary base having a first jaw and at least one rotary arm movable relative to the rotary base between an open position and a closed position, the at least one rotary arm having a second jaw. A gap is present between the rotary base and the at least one rotary arm for receiving the tubular when the at least one rotary arm is in the open position. The gap is closed when the at least one rotary arm is in the closed position.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for managing information technology services. A current security assurance level for an information technology service related to security in an organization is determined based on assessment information about security factors for the information technology service and performance information about a group of current security controls for the information technology service. A target security assurance level for the information technology service is determined based on a criticality of the information technology service. A graphical representation of a difference between the current security assurance level and the target security assurance level on a display system is displayed.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for collecting, distributing, analyzing, and organizing patient data for clinical trial selection, placement, and enrollment. Automated systems and methods are provided for acquiring patient health data and clinical trial requirements, and automatically identifying and determining patients that are eligible for a clinical trial. A classifier can identify and/or output patients that may be eligible for clinical trials in the future.