Abstract: Chemical flashings for track assemblies and mount assemblies employed in solar power installations are disclosed. In some embodiments, a track assembly having a base, a pair of rails, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, and a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom is disclosed. In some embodiments, a mount assembly having a vertical structure, a sealant receiving cavity and a round groove extending into the base from the bottom of the base, a compressible round seal disposed within the base extending past the bottom, and an excess sealant cavity is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are MALT1 inhibitors. The compounds have the structural formula I defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with MALT1.

Abstract: A manually operated pump exhibiting numerous improvement over existing such 5 pumps is described. The pump can include a cylinder that is removeably mounted to a molded valve box of unitary construction. The valve box can feature a valve plate covering a valve chamber and housing an inlet valve and an outlet valve. In some instances, the pump includes a molded piston of unitary construction to which a pair of opposing piston cups is mounted. In some cases, the pump includes a filler cap forming an inlet adapted to deliver a priming fluid 10 into the cylinder. In some cases, the pump includes a stopper cap adapted to prevent a pump shaft from being fully pulled out of the cylinder.

Abstract: A multifunction device for improving sleep and methods of use are disclosed herein. The device can comprise an outer housing, a front panel, a front textile wrapped partially around the front panel, a plurality of LEDs within the outer housing, and an internal reflector coupled to the outer housing. The internal reflector can be configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs towards the front textile such that the light generated by the plurality of LEDs shines through the front panel and the front textile when a sleep-related program of the multifunction device is automatically initiated.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for closed fluid delivery include a bottle holding a quantity of fluid. A membrane is positioned over an opening of the bottle to seal the fluid therein. A closed fluid delivery adapter has a first portion with a first mateable end connectable to the bottle along the opening of the bottle and a second portion having a second mateable end positioned to connect to a container. A fluid pathway is between the first and second portions. A puncturing structure is positioned along the fluid pathway. A removable collar is positioned between the first and second portions. The removable collar prevents the first and second portions from moving closer together. Upon removal of the removable collar, the first and second portions are movable closer together, whereby the puncturing structure punctures the membrane to allow flow of the fluid.

Abstract: A linear motor conveyor system including: at least one track section comprising: electronic circuitry housed within the track section; and a rotatable segment comprising an end profile that abuts another track section to form a stepped groove sealed by a gasket. A moving element for a linear motor conveyor system including: a body; a first set of bearings attached to the body and angled to abut against a first guide rail of a conveyor system having a protrusion with opposing angled profiles; a second set of bearing attached to the body and designed to abut against a flat profile of a second guide rail of the conveyor system. A dry lubricant provided to the body and configured to lubricate a bearing surface of the linear motor conveyor system supporting the first set of bearings.

Abstract: Fasteners along with systems and methods employing such fasteners for use of securing a surface component to an underlying wooden structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, a fastener has a minor diameter that is variable between proximal and distal ends of a shaft and a major diameter that is constant between the proximal and distal ends. In some embodiments, a fastener has a major diameter that is variable between the proximal and distal ends. In some embodiments, thread depth of the unconventional fastener having a greater thread depth than similarly-sized fasteners is disclosed. In some embodiments, a fastener has a thread pitch that is greater than a thread pitch of a similarly-sized published fastener.

Abstract: A memory interface for interfacing between a memory bus and a cache memory. A plurality of bus interfaces are configured to transfer data between the memory bus and the cache memory, and a plurality of snoop processors are configured to receive snoop requests from the memory bus. Each snoop processor is associated with a respective bus interface and each snoop processor is configured, on receiving a snoop request, to determine whether the snoop request relates to the bus interface associated with that snoop processor and to process the snoop request in dependence on that determination.

Abstract: A valving arrangement is provided herein for regulating fluidics of modules usable in a combinatorial drug delivery device. The valving includes a slidable piston valve, adjustable to selectively seal an outlet path from a drug vial and a sealing port, in parallel to a vent, for selectively sealing an inlet path to the drug vial. Advantageously, the subject invention allows for applied negative pressure to adjust the valving to allow flow between serially-connected modules forming a drug delivery device.

Abstract: A metal powder-based manufacturing system is provided and comprises: a sealed vessel defining a manufacturing chamber; a metal transformation/conversion unit contained in the manufacturing chamber and configured to heat a metal-based feedstock for transformation/conversion; an inert gas source in gas communication with the manufacturing chamber to supply inert gas therein, the inert gas source being operatively connected to the manufacturing chamber through an inert gas line; and at least one gas purifying unit in gas communication with the manufacturing chamber to purify the inert gas to obtain a purified inert gas having an oxygen partial pressure below about 100 ppb. A process for transforming/converting metal in a purified inert gas atmosphere.

Abstract: Single-piece hinged-clamps employed used in assemblies used to mount solar power modules to surface installation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clamp with a right portion with a right notch having a right platform, a left portion with a left notch having a left platform, and a base portion with a flexible hinge is disclosed. The left portion also includes a threaded aperture extending downwardly from the left platform. In some embodiments, a method of securing a component with the clamp is disclosed in which a right member of a component is inserted into a right notch of a clamp, an applied force imparts movement of a left notch away from the right notch, and a buildup of potential energy in the flexible hinge during the application of the force moves the left notch in the opposite direction to engage the left member of the component.

Abstract: A multifunction device for improving sleep and methods of use are disclosed herein. The device can comprise an outer housing, a front panel, a front textile wrapped partially around the front panel, a plurality of LEDs within the outer housing, and an internal reflector coupled to the outer housing. The internal reflector can be configured to reflect light generated by the plurality of LEDs towards the front textile such that the light generated by the plurality of LEDs shines through the front panel and the front textile when a sleep-related program of the multifunction device is automatically initiated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling hybrid water heater systems including a gas heating system and a heat pump system are provided. The gas heating system includes a burner in fluid communication with a gas line and is designed to heat the water tank. The gas line may be in fluid communication with a gas valve of a valve assembly. The heat pump system is further configured to heat the water tank. One or more temperature sensor(s) may be positioned in the water tank and in communication with a controller. The controller may determine a temperature setting for the water tank, request and/or receive one or more tank temperature(s) determined by the one or more temperature sensor(s), and/or send computer-executable instructions to the valve assembly (e.g., to transition the gas valve between closed and open positions) and/or the heat pump system (e.g., to turn on).

Abstract: Surface mount assembly for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface is disclosed. In some embodiments, a surface mount assembly includes a base and an enclosure. The base includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member could include a brace, a center aperture extending through the lower and upper members for receiving a fastener to facilitate the mounting to a solar panel frame; the upper member could include a hub from which a plurality of arms may extend. The mount enclosure could include a chamber with a chamber aperture for receiving a fastener from the surface mount, a post support extending upward from the chamber and forming a post aperture for receiving a post, and a horizontal member with one or more sealant grooves extending horizontal outward from the chamber.

Abstract: Techniques for enforcing an egress policy at a target service are described. In an example, traffic is generated for a customer, where the traffic is generated by a customer network of the customer, such as a customer tenancy or an on-premise network. The traffic can be destined to the target service. The traffic can be tagged by the customer network (e.g., by a gateway of the customer network). The customer network can be associated with the egress policy. The target service can determine the egress policy based on the information tagged to the traffic and can enforce the egress policy on the traffic that the target service is receiving.

Abstract: Techniques for enforcing an egress policy at a target service are described. In an example, traffic is generated for a customer tenancy, where the traffic is generated by a multi-tenancy service. The traffic can be destined to the target service. The traffic can be tagged by the multi-tenancy service with information indicating that the traffic is egressing therefrom on behalf of the customer tenancy. The customer tenancy can be associated with the egress policy. The target service can determine the egress policy based on the information tagged to the traffic and can enforce the egress policy on the traffic that the target service is receiving.

Abstract: Techniques for enforcing an egress policy at a target service are described. In an example, traffic is generated for a customer, where the traffic is generated by a customer network of the customer, such as a customer tenancy or an on-premise network. The traffic can be destined to the target service. The traffic can be tagged by the customer network (e.g., by a gateway of the customer network). The customer network can be associated with the egress policy. The customer can define the egress policy at different granularity levels by using different attributes. The target service can determine the egress policy based on the information tagged to the traffic and can enforce the egress policy, based on the customer-defined attributes, on the traffic that the target service is receiving.

Abstract: Techniques for enforcing an egress policy at a target service are described. In an example, traffic is generated for a customer, where the traffic is generated by a customer network of the customer, such as a customer tenancy or an on-premise network, or by a multi-tenancy service on behalf of the customer. The traffic can be destined to the target service. The traffic can be tagged by the customer network (e.g., by a gateway of the customer network) or by the multi-tenancy service. The customer network can be associated with the egress policy. The target service can determine the egress policy based on the information tagged to the traffic and can enforce the egress policy on the traffic that the target service is receiving.

Abstract: In one aspect, a combinatorial drug delivery device is provided for delivering a predetermined selection of drug components. The device includes a plurality of modules, each including: a body having an interior volume; a spike plate movably disposed in the interior volume, the spike plate having a protruding cannula and first and second ports. The device also includes a base tray which includes: a framework defining a plurality of wells, each of the wells formed to insertingly receive one of the modules; for each of the wells, first and second inlet ports formed to interface with the first and second ports of the module being received in the respective well; passageways to connect certain wells with adjacent wells to permit fluid flow therebetween. For each of the wells, the spike plate of the respective module being maintained in a stationary position with the module being inserted into the well.