Abstract: A spinal implant assembly, a kit for forming same and a method for forming same. The spinal implant assembly comprises: a first endplate having a first non-planar inner surface; a second endplate having a second non-planar inner surface facing toward the first non-planar inner surface; at least one fastener attaching the first endplate and the second endplate to one another; and a layer including a piezoelectric material (piezoelectric layer), the piezoelectric layer between the first non-planar inner surface and the second non-planar inner surface and having a non-planar upper surface facing toward the first non-planar inner surface and a non-planar lower surface facing toward the second non-planar inner surface, wherein, at a front region of the spinal implant assembly, the first non-planar inner surface and the second non-planar inner surface define a vertically biased interface.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a cracking device that is configured to decompose an ammonia flow into a flow that contains more hydrogen (H2) than ammonia (NH3), a first separation device that separates hydrogen downstream of the cracking device, wherein residual ammonia and nitrogen are exhausted as a residual flow. The separated flow contains more hydrogen than ammonia, and nitrogen is exhausted separately as a hydrogen flow. A combustor is configured to receive and combust the hydrogen flow from the separation device to generate a gas flow. A compressor section is configured to supply compressed air to the combustor. A turbine section is in flow communication with the gas flow produced by the combustor and is mechanically coupled to drive the compressor section.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle using a forward-facing camera includes a look ahead module configured to determine a distance to a look ahead point. A lane center module determines a location of a lane center line. A vehicle center line module determines a location of a vehicle center line. A first lateral offset module determines a first lateral offset based on the look ahead point and the determined lane center line. A second lateral offset module determines a second lateral offset based on the determined lane center line and the vehicle center line. A yaw angle offset calculating module receives the first lateral offset, the second lateral offset and the distance to the look ahead point, calculates a yaw angle offset, and compensates a yaw angle error based on the yaw angle offset.

Abstract: A spinal implant capable of generating an electric output includes a first endplate, a second endplate, and a piezoelectric component disposed between the first and second endplates. The spinal implant may further include an intermediate body and a second piezoelectric component disposed between the intermediate body and the second endplate. The inner surfaces of the endplates and/or the intermediate body may be non-planar, such as having an undulating shape. The electric output is produced when the endplates of the spinal implant undergo a force, including a compressive force and/or a shear force.

Abstract: An orthopedic implant assembly includes a bone plate configured to couple the implant assembly to a fractured bone. A piezoelectric component is disposed on the bone plate and configured to produce an electrical output corresponding to a load the piezoelectric component is subjected to. When the implant is in contact with the fractured bone the electrical output is transmitted to the fractured bone.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle using a forward-facing camera includes a look ahead module configured to determine a distance to a look ahead point. A lane center module determines a location of a lane center line. A vehicle center line module determines a location of a vehicle center line. A first lateral offset module determines a first lateral offset based on the look ahead point and the determined lane center line. A second lateral offset module determines a second lateral offset based on the determined lane center line and the vehicle center line. A yaw angle offset calculating module receives the first lateral offset, the second lateral offset and the distance to the look ahead point, calculates a yaw angle offset, and compensates a yaw angle error based on the yaw angle offset.

Abstract: A drainage system for removing groundwater from underneath a water impervious surface including a first housing located below grade having a continuous sidewall, a floor, an open top extending to or through the surface through which stormwater collecting on the surface may enter into the housing, an outlet extending through the sidewall immediately adjacent to the floor and an inlet through the sidewall. A locking ring is fixed within the inlet, and a drain wick is coupled to the locking ring, the drain wick being configured for collecting groundwater underneath the surface and directing the groundwater through the inlet and into the housing. The drain wick includes a pipe having and plurality of radial openings, a perforated first end cap, a second end including screen and a locking nut configured for coupling to the locking ring and a filter bag located between the screen and end cap.

Abstract: A handlebar mount assembly for isolating a cycle handlebar from vibrations emanating from operation of a cycle, the assembly including a bottom bracket assembly configured for attachment to a cycle steering mechanism, a top bracket assembly configured for attachment to the bottom bracket assembly, a pair of polymer sleeves configured for placement around the handlebar, a tension clamp configured for clamping the handlebar and a clamp bushing configured for placement between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. The sleeves prevent direct contact between the top bracket assembly and the bottom bracket assembly, and the bushing prevents direct contact between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. In this manner, the handlebar mount assembly prevents direct and indirect contact of the steering mechanism to the handlebar through the metal components of the handlebar mount assembly.

Abstract: A modular engine is provided in which cylinder heads and camshaft carriers with different attributes can be interchanged with one another that allows for an engine head assembly to be put together for achieving various desired characteristics without the need to replace the entire engine or redesign a new engine.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for fault diagnosis for fault tolerant chassis architecture systems are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a processing device, a control variable for the system. The method further includes receiving, by the processing device, a measured variable for the system. The method further includes calculating, by the processing device, a residual based at least in part on the control variable and the measured variable. The method further includes performing, by the processing device, a fault diagnosis to detect a fault in the system based at least in part on the residual.

Abstract: A handlebar mount assembly for isolating a cycle handlebar from vibrations emanating from operation of a cycle, the assembly including a bottom bracket assembly configured for attachment to a cycle steering mechanism, a top bracket assembly configured for attachment to the bottom bracket assembly, a pair of polymer sleeves configured for placement around the handlebar, a tension clamp configured for clamping the handlebar and a clamp bushing configured for placement between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. The sleeves prevent direct contact between the top bracket assembly and the bottom bracket assembly, and the bushing prevents direct contact between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. In this manner, the handlebar mount assembly prevents direct and indirect contact of the steering mechanism to the handlebar through the metal components of the handlebar mount assembly.

Abstract: An alternate resin-coated paper material for use in making honeycomb. The alternate resin-coated paper material is made from a paper that contains from 30 to 50 weight percent aramid fibers and from 50 to 70 weight percent of non-aramid fibers. A fire retarded phenolic resin is incorporated into the paper to make it self-extinguishing in less than 10 seconds with a self-extinguishing burn length of less than 12 inches when exposed to a 12-second vertical flame in accordance with the vertical burn test requirements set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 25.583. The fire retarded phenolic resin includes a phenol formaldehyde resin and a phosphorous-containing fire retardant.

Abstract: A handlebar mount assembly for isolating a cycle handlebar from vibrations emanating from operation of a cycle, the assembly including a bottom bracket assembly configured for attachment to a cycle steering mechanism, a top bracket assembly configured for attachment to the bottom bracket assembly, a pair of polymer sleeves configured for placement around the handlebar, a tension clamp configured for clamping the handlebar and a clamp bushing configured for placement between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. The sleeves prevent direct contact between the top bracket assembly and the bottom bracket assembly, and the bushing prevents direct contact between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. In this manner, the handlebar mount assembly prevents direct and indirect contact of the steering mechanism to the handlebar through the metal components of the handlebar mount assembly.

Abstract: A computer based system and method for inventory management, cost savings delivery and decision making is disclosed. A global data warehouse contains a cost savings delivery mechanism CSD-M that is configured to receive information from a business intelligence module to create cost savings documentation that identifies and quantifies cost savings that are realized by use of an inventory management system and potential cost saving opportunities that may be realized by use of supply chain and operational cost savings programs.

Abstract: A computer based system and method for inventory management, cost savings delivery and decision making is disclosed. A global data warehouse contains a cost savings delivery mechanism CSD-M that is configured to receive information from a business intelligence module to create cost savings documentation that identifies and quantifies cost savings that are realized by use of an inventory management system and potential cost saving opportunities that may be realized by use of supply chain and operational cost savings programs.

Abstract: A handlebar mount assembly for isolating a cycle handlebar from vibrations emanating from operation of a cycle, the assembly including a bottom bracket assembly configured for attachment to a cycle steering mechanism, a top bracket assembly configured for attachment to the bottom bracket assembly, a pair of polymer sleeves configured for placement around the handlebar, a tension clamp configured for clamping the handlebar and a clamp bushing configured for placement between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. The sleeves prevent direct contact between the top bracket assembly and the bottom bracket assembly, and the bushing prevents direct contact between the tension clamp and the top bracket assembly. In this manner, the handlebar mount assembly prevents direct and indirect contact of the steering mechanism to the handlebar through the metal components of the handlebar mount assembly.

Abstract: An alternate resin-coated paper material for use in making honeycomb. The alternate resin-coated paper material is made from a paper that contains from 30 to 50 weight percent aramid fibers and from 50 to 70 weight percent of non-aramid fibers. A fire retarded phenolic resin is incorporated into the paper to make it self-extinguishing in less than 10 seconds with a self-extinguishing burn length of less than 12 inches when exposed to a 12-second vertical flame in accordance with the vertical burn test requirements set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 25.583. The fire retarded phenolic resin includes a phenol formaldehyde resin and a phosphorous-containing fire retardant.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for improving performance in a non-volatile solid-state storage device. Non-volatile solid-state storage media includes a plurality of storage cells. An input module receives source data for storage in the plurality of storage cells of the non-volatile solid-state storage media. Some or all of the bits of the source data are transformed to take into account a voltage level of an empty state of the plurality of storage cells. A write module writes the transformed source data to the plurality of storage cells of the non-volatile solid-state storage media.

Abstract: A fiber node may include a cable modem termination system (CMTS) that includes a first receiver to receive first signals from a plurality of cable modems over a plurality of upstream channels, and extract data from the first signals; a second receiver to receive second signals, the second signals being in a different format than the first signals; and a processor, connected to the first receiver and the second receiver, to receive the extracted data from the first receiver, receive the second signals from the second receiver, compress the extracted data and the second signals, merge the extracted data and the second signals, and transmit, to an upstream facility, the merged extracted data and the second signals over a common network path.