Abstract: A first seat comprising a leg support for a user of a separate second seat, the leg support mounted relative to the first seat and adjustably moveable between a stowed position in which the leg support is received against a rear side of the first seat and any one of a plurality of deployed positions including at least a calf-and-foot-support position, and a foot-support position, via a continuous recliner.

Abstract: A technique, called the Coupling Assay for T-cell Specificity (CATS), to identify antigen-specific cells using cell lines expressing MHC II molecules with tethered peptides. CATS successfully identified antigen-specific T cells with a low-affinity peptide, while tetramer failed to identify cells with this same peptide. Increasing avidity on artificial antigen presenting cells can overcome low affinity TCR-pMHC interactions, can identify more responding endogenous populations, and may be specific for the MHCII.

Abstract: Methods for producing a reduced contact resistance for cobalt-titanium structures. In some embodiments, a method comprises depositing a titanium layer using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, depositing a first cobalt layer on the titanium nitride layer using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, and depositing a second cobalt layer on the first cobalt layer using a CVD process.

Abstract: A coating and developing device comprises a front end module (100), a process station (200), and an interface station (300) that are successively connected, wherein the process station (200) comprises a coating unit (210), a developing unit (220), at least one transversely moving of mobile conveying part (230), and at least one side robot (R0). After a substrate has been processed in the coating unit (210), the substrate is transferred to the mobile conveying part (230) by the at least one side robot (R0), and the substrate is transferred to the interface station (300) by the mobile conveying part (230). After the substrate has been processed in the developing unit (220), the substrate is transferred to the mobile conveying part (230) by the at least one side robot (R0), and the substrate is transferred to the front end module (100) by the mobile conveying part (230).

Abstract: The present disclosure includes assays that involve measurement of expression levels of prognostic biomarkers, or co-expressed biomarkers, from a biological sample obtained from a prostate cancer patient, and analysis of the measured expression levels to provide information concerning the likely prognosis for the patient, and likelihood that the patient will have a recurrence of prostate cancer, or to classify the tumor by likelihood of clinical outcome or TMPRSS2 fusion status.

Abstract: A router node comprises a link discovery module, a security module, a secure access module and storage. The link discovery module discovers a link to an adjacent router node and receives its first loopback address. The link discovery module creates a first tunnel between the security module in the router node and the first loopback address. The security module receives a second loopback address for the second router node, and creates a second tunnel. The security module repeats the discovering, receiving and creating steps for each router node adjacent to the first router node. The storage separately stores a link discovery routing table which comprises information relating to the links between the router node and each adjacent router note; a security routing table which stores the unique first loopback address; and a secure access routing table which stores the unique second loopback address.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A current value for an aggregate power threshold of a plurality of hosts may be identified. During a first time period, an aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the current value for the aggregate power threshold. A triggering event indicating a modification to the aggregate power threshold is needed may be detected. A new value for the aggregate power threshold may be determined based on the triggering event. During a second time period, the aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the new value for the aggregate power threshold.

Abstract: A lawnmower blade stamped or laser cut from a single metal sheet arranged as four blade arms of equal length on a single cutting plane that can resemble a cruciform shape. This design yields a uniform strength and reliability and does not rely on nuts, bolts, and multipart construction, and with minimal effect on overall weight. Each blade extends outward from a center mounting, possesses an offset, a sharpened leading edge and oppositely a deflection portion that is curved upward to produce a consistent suction force and circulating air flow useful during high moisture conditions. The leading edges all rotate in a single cutting plane to produce a level grass cut. The blade is capable of easy installation on a wide range of lawnmowers, but with a focus on commercial models and applications.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for pellet-fed pizza oven are described. In some examples, a pizza oven may include a hopper for storing a combustible fuel, such as wood pellets. The wood pellets may be transferred to a burn pot by an auger. The rate at which the auger transfers the wood pellets may be managed by a controller and may be adjusted based on an ambient temperature of the oven and a desired temperature for cooking a food item (e.g., a pizza). In some instances, the pizza oven may include a cooking surface, such as a pizza stone or a pizza steel, for cooking the pizza at a desired temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A current value for an aggregate power threshold of a plurality of hosts may be identified. During a first time period, an aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the current value for the aggregate power threshold. A triggering event indicating a modification to the aggregate power threshold is needed may be detected. A new value for the aggregate power threshold may be determined based on the triggering event. During a second time period, the aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the new value for the aggregate power threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to evaluate the effect of electrical potential between moving surfaces and lubricants and/or oils under mechanical load.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: Extrusion dies and methods of manufacturing extrusions dies, the extrusion die including a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has first upstream and downstream surfaces. A first material of the first plate has a first elastic modulus. The first plate includes pins formed between a plurality of slots. The pins and slots define a discharge face for the extrusion die at the first downstream surface of the first plate. The second plate has second upstream and downstream surfaces. The second plate is joined at the second downstream surface to the first upstream surface of the first plate. A second material of the second plate has a second elastic modulus. The second elastic modulus is greater than the first elastic modulus. A plurality of feed holes extend from the second upstream surface of the second plate through the extrusion die into communication with the slots.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a method to evaluate the wear depth of non-metallic parts. In particular, non-metallic parts formed of polymeric material with selected amounts of metallic particles through the part thickness. Upon wear of the polymeric material the metallic particles are released which can be detected by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy.