Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a method of actuating a downhole tool, comprising the steps of providing a conductor having a first end positioned at a surface location and a second end positioned at a first downhole location within a wellbore, receiving an electrical signal from the conductor at the first downhole location, transmitting an acoustic signal through the wellbore, starting at the first downhole location and arriving at the second downhole location, receiving the acoustic signal at the second downhole location, moving a spring-forced piston in response to the acoustic signal, and actuating the downhole tool from a first configuration to a second configuration by moving the piston.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method of actuating a downhole tool, comprising the steps of providing a conductor having a first end positioned at a surface location and a second end positioned at a first downhole location within a wellbore, receiving an electrical signal from the conductor at the first downhole location, transmitting an acoustic signal through the wellbore, starting at the first downhole location and arriving at a second downhole location, receiving the acoustic signal at the second downhole location, moving a spring-forced piston in response to the acoustic signal, and actuating a downhole tool from a first configuration to a second configuration by moving the spring-forced piston with force generator by a spring in combination with an atmospheric chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus to be positioned in a wellbore formed in a subsurface formation. The apparatus comprises a flow control device to restrict a fluid flowing from the subsurface formation and into a tubular string positioned in the wellbore. The apparatus comprises a magnetic assembly positioned proximate the flow control device.

Abstract: A diesel fuel composition including (a) a quaternary ammonium salt additive; and (b) one or more nitrogen-free detergents; wherein the quaternary ammonium salt additive includes the quaternised reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid derived acylating agent and a compound able to react with said acylating agent and which includes a tertiary amine group; wherein each molecule of the hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid derived acylating agent includes on average at least 1.2 succinic acid moieties.

Abstract: A patient interface is configured to deliver a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a central portion with an opening configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas to the patient's nares. A first stabilizing portion extends from the central portion and is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. A second stabilizing portion is opposite the first stabilizing portion and extends from the central portion. In addition, the second stabilizing surface is structured to engage an outer side of a respective one of the patient's nostrils. The central portion, the first stabilizing portion and the second stabilizing portion cooperate to form a U-shape configured to cradle the patient's nose so that the tip of the patient's nose remains exposed when the patient interface is mounted on the patient's face.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to mRNA therapy for the treatment of relaxin-related diseases, disorders or conditions such as, e.g., fibrosis or cardiovascular disease (e.g., acute heart failure or acute coronary syndrome). mRNAs for use in the invention, when administered in vivo, encode relaxin. mRNA therapies of the disclosure increase and/or restore deficient levels of relaxin expression and/or activity in subjects.

Abstract: A plasma arc torch assembly is capable of additively manufacturing articles. A device may additively manufacture at least a portion of an article using the plasma arc torch assembly. A device may deactivate at least one plasma arc associated with the plasma arc torch assembly. A device may perform plasma arc surface smoothing of the article using the plasma arc torch assembly.

Abstract: A system for recommendations with respect to a vehicle includes network interface hardware communicatively coupled to one or more processors, and one or more memory modules to store machine-readable instructions communicatively coupled to the processors. The system receives vehicle data related to one or more of vehicle performance data, vehicle occupant data, or vehicle owner data. At least a portion of the vehicle data is generated by one or more vehicle sensors mounted to the vehicle. The one or more processors generates a first listing of a plurality of recommendations. The system determines current accessories or services on the vehicle and the first listing of the plurality of recommendations is modified to provide a tailored listing based on the determination. The system generates a communication including one or more recommendations from the tailored listing and sends the communication to a user interface device associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances in an actuating direction.

Abstract: Wire buffer systems that can buffer one or more wires are described. The wire buffer system can include a buffer tube. The buffer tube can include entry passages, exit passages, an outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder. The inner cylinder can be fixed in a position coaxial with the outer cylinder. Flexible wire guides can be coupled to the entry passage. The flexible wire guide can extend in a spiral around the inner cylinder and exit the buffer tube through the exit passage. The wire buffer systems can further include measurement systems. The measurement systems can include time-of-flight (TOF) sensors, linear rails, and carriages.

Abstract: Cryogenic sources can be used for shielding in wire-based additive manufacturing. Cryogenic shielding can provide better shielding during print, as well as more efficient cooling compared to using regular room temperature shielding gas. Cryogenic shielding can extend the nozzle run time by preventing spatter build up in nozzles. Cryogenic sources also can be used for active part cooling and/or active weld puddle cooling.

Abstract: A device may position a torch assembly relative to a workpiece. A device may initiate a pilot arc between a plasma electrode and a grounded portion of a torch assembly, the grounded portion of the torch assembly grounded using a component with a variable resistance. A device may initiate a wire arc between a first wire element and the workpiece. A device may add material to the workpiece while the torch assembly traverses the workpiece.

Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve axially moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of axially-arranged escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances axially in an actuating direction.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for ingesting and enriching data regarding a plurality of entities are provided. A first data set comprising company data and a second data set comprising customer data are ingested. The first data set is processed to generate a processed data set. The first data set may be processed by applying an entity matching technique, wherein one or more data elements are generated based on whether an entity of the first data set and an entity of the second data set are commonly associated. The first data set may additionally or alternatively be processed by applying a statistical matching technique, wherein one or more predicted data elements are generated based on similarity between an entity of the first data set and one or more entities of the second data set.

Abstract: In some examples, a system is to receive, from a client device, a query comprising a representation of blockchain information of an entity associated with an electronic device that advertised the representation. The system is to further determine whether a client entity associated with the client device has a privilege to access response information that is responsive to the query, and in response to determining that the client entity has the privilege to access the response information, send, to a blockchain network, a request containing the blockchain information to obtain the response information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for ingesting and enriching data regarding a plurality of entities are provided. A first data set comprising company data and a second data set comprising customer data are ingested. The first data set is processed to generate a processed data set. The first data set may be processed by applying an entity matching technique, wherein one or more data elements are generated based on whether an entity of the first data set and an entity of the second data set are commonly associated. The first data set may additionally or alternatively be processed by applying a statistical matching technique, wherein one or more predicted data elements are generated based on similarity between an entity of the first data set and one or more entities of the second data set.

Abstract: Systems and methods for localized work return path of additive manufacturing systems are described. Localized grounding connects the printed surface directly to the work return, and shortens the length of grounding and/or the return cables compared to substrate-based grounding.

Abstract: A method of removing phosphates from water in a continuous process, the method comprising the steps of: (a) passing the water through a first zone in which the pH is adjusted; and (b) passing the water through a second zone in which the water is contacted with magnesium ions; wherein the water is contacted with ammonia in the first zone and/or in the second zone.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to integrating a blockchain-enabled reader with a blockchain network over machine-to-machine communication protocol. A subscriber node may receive event data published by a publisher node. The event data may be communicated to the publisher node from a blockchain-enabled reader using a machine-to-machine communication protocol. The event data may be attested by the blockchain-enabled reader using a decentralized identity provisioned to the blockchain-enabled reader from the blockchain network. The decentralized identity of the blockchain-enabled reader may be verified. The event data may be submitted by the subscriber node to a distributed ledger upon successful verification of the decentralized identity of the blockchain-enabled reader.

Abstract: A computerized method for performing work-flow drilling operation management for offshore drilling operations. In a planning phase, the planner creates digital work instructions in the software tool and shares these digital work instructions for the offshore drilling operations with one or more reviewers for approval. In an operation phase, an approved version of the digital work instructions is created and shared with a plurality of drilling rig operators. The plurality of drilling rig operators performs the offshore drilling operations, and to report progress of the offshore drilling operations according to the approved version of the digital work instructions. By means of the software tool a progress report is created.