Abstract: A system for identifying contents of an enclosed package. The system includes a camera, a projector, a processor, a display surface, and a plurality of markers. The camera identifies the markers on the packaging of an instrument or group of instruments. The camera is connected to the processor, and the processor is connected to the projector. Once the camera identifies a marker, the processor receives information about the instrument and sends the projector information about the instrument, such as an enlarged view of the instrument or a video illustrating how the instrument may be used. The projector displays the visual information on to the surface.

Abstract: A system for heating a stator segment includes a first frame member, a plurality of arms extending radially from the first frame member, and a heater releasably connected to each arm. The system further includes a biasing element for biasing each heater away from the first frame member.

Abstract: A partially-insulated cathode for exciting plasma in a plasma chamber is provided. The partially-insulated cathode includes a conductive structure enclosing a cavity having a cavity surface and an insulating material contiguously covering a portion of the cavity surface from the cavity opening up to an insulation height that is less than a cavity height. Cross-sections of the cavity in X-Y planes have at least one respective cavity-width. A cavity opening has a diameter less than a minimum cavity-width of the at least one cavity-width.

Abstract: A system for modifying a slot in a rotor includes a drill, a clamp connected to the drill and configured to engage with an interior surface of the slot, and means for supporting the drill from a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor. A method for modifying a slot in a rotor includes connecting a coupling to a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor, connecting a drill to the coupling, and locating the drill proximate to the slot. The method further includes inserting a clamp into the slot, engaging the clamp with an interior surface of the slot, and operating the drill to create a cavity in the slot.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for monitoring a physiological parameter of a cyclist, and methods of using the system. The system comprises a garment, a sensor, and a signal processor. The garment is configured to be worn by the cyclist. The sensor is fixedly coupled to the garment and configured to measure a signal representative of the physiological parameter during pedaling. The signal processor is operatively coupled to the sensor and configured to determine a diagnosis based on the measured signal. An alert is generated in response to the diagnosis substantially in real time.

Abstract: In various embodiments, Methods, systems, computer-readable storage media, and apparatuses are described for determining interactions between geometric objects stored on distributed computing nodes. Nodes may be configured to perform a join operation in response to a query. The worker nodes may perform a source stage where source geometric objects are identified and sent to other worker nodes. The worker nodes may perform a target stage a set of target geometric objects is identified and a join operation performed on the received source and target geometric objects. The worker nodes may also perform a join operation that is based on storage of geometric objects in a storage sieve tree structure (“SST”). A space-filling curve may be used to map levels of the SST to a one-dimensional interval. The join operation may be performed only on objects whose mapped portions of the interval overlap. Other embodiments, may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to an apparatus and method for treating a rotatable component. An apparatus according to the present disclosure can include: a sliding engagement member configured to slidably engage a portion of a rotating component that is temporarily stationary; and a tool engaging member for positioning a machining tool relative to the rotating component to machine a surface of the rotating component, wherein the tool engaging member is rotatable to one of a plurality of angles relative to the sliding engagement member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to complexes of oligonucleotide-encoded libraries and methods of tagging and using such libraries. In particular, the oligonucleotides and methods can include complexes having at least one linkage for which a polymerase has reduced ability to read or translocate through.

Abstract: A turbine servicing device includes a base member mountable proximate an inlet of a section of a turbine system. Also included is a retaining component operatively coupled to the base member. Further included is a rod having a first end and a second end, the rod in a slidable and pivotable relationship with the retaining component. Yet further included is a machining device operatively coupled to the rod proximate the second end and configured to polish a portion of a turbine component.

Abstract: A ring laser gyroscope configured to reduce alignment shifts in at least one critical alignment of the ring laser gyroscope is provided. The ring laser gyroscope includes reflective components configured to direct clockwise optical beams and counter-clockwise optical beams in at least one lasing plane; at least one ring-laser-gyro mounting feature having at least one respective through hole; and at least one minimally-threaded screw positioned in the at least one respective through hole. An unthreaded section of the minimally-threaded screw is contactlessly encased in the at least one respective through hole. A threaded-end of the at least one minimally-threaded screw is threaded in a respective at least one threaded hole in a gyro frame, the gyro frame spanning a reference mounting plane.

Abstract: Various embodiments include alignment apparatuses and associated methods for use on a turbine (e.g., a gas turbine). In various particular embodiments, an apparatus for aligning an unfixed inlet guide vane (IGV) adjacent a fixed IGV in a gas turbine. In some cases the apparatus includes: a first wedge member for interfacing with the fixed IGV; a second wedge member movably coupled with the first wedge member, the second wedge member for interfacing with the unfixed IGV; and an adjustment apparatus coupled to the first wedge member and the second wedge member, the adjustment apparatus for modifying a position of the second wedge member relative to the first wedge member to actuate movement of the unfixed IGV relative to the fixed IGV.

Abstract: The present invention features tryptoline derivatives and related compounds having kinase inhibitory activity. The compounds of the invention, alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents, can be used for treating or preventing various medical conditions, such as cancers, inflammatory disorders, or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention features benzhydrol-pyrazole derivatives and related compounds having kinase inhibitory activity. The compounds of the invention, alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents, can be used for treating or preventing various medical conditions, such as cancers, inflammatory disorders, or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: A temperature sensor package includes a temperature sensor having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the temperature sensor includes an active region configured for coupling with a target area for temperature measurement of an object. The temperature sensor package further includes a circuit board having a first side and a second side, the first side of the circuit board coupled to the second side of the temperature sensor, wherein the circuit board provides thermal insulation between the active region of the temperature sensor and an environment on the second side of the circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheet of circuit board material, at least one electrically conductive trace positioned on the sheet of circuit board material, and at least one electrically conductive contact pad positioned on the sheet of circuit board material and coupled to the at least one electrically conductive trace. The apparatus further includes at least one deformation point configured to absorb stresses developed in the sheet of circuit board material when the sheet of circuit board material experiences resistance to expansion or compression caused by connection to an object resisting expansion or compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotide-encoded libraries and methods of tagging such libraries. In particular, the methods and oligonucleotides can include one or more 2?-substituted nucleotides, such as 2?-O-methyl or 2?-fluoro nucleotides, and other conditions or reagents to enhance enzyme ligation or one or more chemical functionalities to support chemical ligation.

Abstract: Tubes are used to perform a focused cleaning of a sensor tip. By surrounding the tip with burn-off “jets,” the tip is invariably cleaned by a purge procedure even when strong atmosphere currents are present in a furnace. In dirty environments, an additional purge port, without a focused tube, is used to ensure cleaning of the upper portion of the sheath to prevent soot causing seizure of a sensor element. Alternatively, a means for saturating a sensor's active element with cleaning air is provided, such that a single tube directs air into a multi-port ring at a sensor's tip or into the tip of a sheath, which has channels/holes directing air for purposes of saturating the tip from multiple directions.

Abstract: A turbomachine rotor blade milling machine system includes a fixture having a body including first and second opposing surfaces and a slot. The fixture is configured and disposed to connect with first and second rotor blade sections mounted in a rotor wheel. A mounting system includes at least one mounting element coupled to one of the first and second opposing surfaces of the body at the slot. A milling machine is coupled to the one of the first and second opposing surfaces through the at least one mounting element. The milling machine includes a cutter and is configured and disposed to form an opening extending axially through a dovetail portion of a third rotor blade section arranged between the first and second rotor blade sections.

Abstract: A turbine servicing device includes a base member mountable proximate an inlet of a section of a turbine system. Also included is a retaining component operatively coupled to the base member. Further included is a rod having a first end and a second end, the rod in a slidable and pivotable relationship with the retaining component. Yet further included is a machining device operatively coupled to the rod proximate the second end and configured to polish a portion of a turbine component.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to store load data in new rows of an append only table within a data warehouse, without updating or deleting existing rows in the append only table. The new rows are added in a database transaction that guarantees that the distributed reads and writes of all transactions are processed reliably and that the transactions obey snapshot isolation rules. Data changes associated with the load data are maintained in a separate update table. Data from the append only table is merged with data changes from the update table to supply read data.