Abstract: A radiator joint is provided that include a first component, a second component and a weld seam, that together define a bird beak joint. The first component has generally circular cross-sectional profile. At an end of the first body there is a bird beak cut section that forms a first mating surface. The second component can function as a manifold. It has a generally rectangular cross sectional profile and an aperture. The aperture extends along at least two sides of the second component. The weld seam is disposed at the first mating surface and couples the first component to the second component. A fluidic seal is thereby formed between the hollow interior and the exterior while defining a fluid flow path through the first and second components.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delete operations over a stateless protocol of one or more regions stored in a dispersed storage network. The operation comprises receiving a request to delete one or more data regions of a data object with a topology map from an authorized application. The existing data topology map corresponding to the object metadata is fetched from the data storage processing unit in the dispersed storage network. One or more data regions of the data object are deleted. The updated topology map is returned to the authorized application.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reorder transformation operations over a stateless protocol of one or more regions stored in a dispersed storage network. The operation comprises receiving a transformation request to apply to one or more data regions of a data object with a topology map from an authorized application. The existing data topology map corresponding to the object metadata is fetched from the data storage processing unit in the dispersed storage network. The transformation reorder is applied to the one or more data regions of the data object. The updated topology map is returned to the authorized application.

Abstract: A stored multi-part object management method, system, and computer program product for managing a stored multi-part object in a data storage application that includes modifying a stored multi-part object based on executing a predetermined operation and reporting a change to the multi-part object as a result of the modifying based on receiving a status request for the multi-part object.

Abstract: A radiator joint is provided that include a first component, a second component and a weld seam, that together define a bird beak joint. The first component has generally circular cross-sectional profile. At an end of the first body there is a bird beak cut section that forms a first mating surface. The second component can function as a manifold. It has a generally rectangular cross sectional profile and an aperture. The aperture extends along at least two sides of the second component. The weld seam is disposed at the first mating surface and couples the first component to the second component. A fluidic seal is thereby formed between the hollow interior and the exterior while defining a fluid flow path through the first and second components.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a pair of opposing header tanks and a heat exchanger core disposed between the opposing header tanks. The heat exchanger core is formed by a plurality of parallel arranged carrier modules with at least one fluid channel disposed adjacent each of the carrier modules. Each of the fluid channels is configured to receive a dielectric coolant passed between the opposing header tanks. Each of the carrier modules includes a frame and at least one cell pocket merged with the frame. Each of the cell pockets is configured to receive a substantially cylindrical battery cell therein.

Abstract: A game (2) comprising: a game board (11) comprising a series of ridges, each of the ridges (10) comprising a first face (32) and a second face (33), wherein the second face (33) of each ridge (10) faces toward a first player at one side (30b) of the game board (11) and the first face (32) of each ridge (10) faces toward a second player sitting opposite the first player at an opposite side (30a) of the game board (11); a playing piece (13) comprising a base (44) which corresponds to the faces (32, 33) of the ridges (10); and a die (12) comprising four or more faces (42), each face (42) indicating a numeric value (43), wherein at least one of the numeric values (43) is indicated on at least two of the faces (42).

Abstract: A game (2) comprising: a game board (11) comprising a series of ridges, each of the ridges (10) comprising a first face (32) and a second face (33), wherein the second face (33) of each ridge (10) faces toward a first player at one side (30b) of the game board (11) and the first face (32) of each ridge (10) faces toward a second player sitting opposite the first player at an opposite side (30a) of the game board (11); a playing piece (13) comprising a base (44) which corresponds to the faces (32, 33) of the ridges (10); and a die (12) comprising four or more faces (42), each face (42) indicating a numeric value (43), wherein at least one of the numeric values (43) is indicated on at least two of the faces (42).

Abstract: An insert for disposal in a beverage container includes a chamber for containing a volume of fluid, e.g. a flavor component, an inlet valve to permit gas to enter the chamber, an outlet valve to permit fluid to exit the chamber. In a preferred form, the insert is connected to suspend from a lid or crown closure of a beverage container.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a process and a system for emulating a synchronous transport signal across a packet-oriented network. The process includes the steps of receiving a data representative of a synchronous transport signal at each of several channel processors, creating a number of packets, each having a header conforming to the protocol of a packet-oriented network, and transmitting the packets via the packet-oriented network. In addition, the process also includes the steps of storing each of these packets in a set of memory elements associated with each of the channel processors and adjusting timing of the synchronous transport signal based on the packet-count telemetry associated with each of the memory elements.

Abstract: A retriever reel for electrical or fluid lines in which a continuous connection is made between stationary and moving ends of the line by means of a random-lay spiral of line housed in the core of a rotatable drum and adapted to close in toward the central axis as the movable end of the line is uncoiled.