Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered PEX pipe where the core layer or center layer is a cross-linked polyethylene PEX which is sandwiched between two stabilized Polyethylene layers that are not cross-linked. The core PEX-a layer is a major proportion of the pipe's cross sectional area and thus is the primary stress-bearing layer of the pipe product. The present disclosure also relates to a method of extruding all layers simultaneously to make a composite PEX pipe.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an electronic device is described, having a counter circuit which is configured to detect first pulses in a received first output signal and to determine a number of the detected first pulses, a counter circuit which is configured to detect second pulses in a received second output signal and to determine a number of the detected second pulses, and an error detection circuit configured to register a first difference between the number of first pulses detected in a first time interval and the number of second pulses detected in the first time interval, determine a second difference between the number of first pulses detected in a second time interval and the number of second pulses detected in the second time interval and indicate an error if the first difference and the second difference differ from one another by at least one predefined threshold value.

Abstract: A modular rotor blade assembly includes a pair of cover plates; a base plate disposed between the pair of cover plates; a wedge disposed within a slot formed in a perimeter of the base plate; and a rotor blade attached to the wedge. One or more cover plates and/or the rotor blade with corresponding wedge are capable of being replaced without the need to replace the base plate, thereby reducing the cost or replacing the entire rotor blade assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved methods for expanding tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and producing therapeutic populations of TILs in a shorter time period than the traditional methods. TIL cell therapy products can be manufactured which easily meet the target cell dose while maintaining desired T cell phenotype.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a system and method for automatic extraction of integrated circuit component data. In one embodiment, a method is provided for automatically extracting transistor data from a digital representation of an integrated circuit that comprises digitally defining at least one diffusion space corresponding to a respective spatial region of the IC that comprises at least one diffusion feature. For each discrete diffusion space, diffusion space circuit features that intersect with each diffusion feature are incrementally assessed by assigning a current state value to each diffusion space circuit feature based on an identified feature characteristic associated therewith and an identified feature characteristic of an electrically adjacent feature in the diffusion space.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and techniques for implementing a petrophysics assistant. An example method can include receiving, by a control language model configured to perform natural language processing, a query related to one or more subject areas; based on the one or more subject areas associated with the query and a respective domain-specific knowledge of each domain-specific language model from a plurality of domain-specific language models, selecting one or more domain-specific language models from the plurality of domain-specific language models to answer the query; sending, to the one or more domain-specific language models, a request to answer the query; and generating, by the control language model, a response to the query based on one or more responses to the query received from the one or more domain-specific language models.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning a substrate are disclosed. The substrate comprises a dielectric surface and a metal surface. The methods comprise providing a cleaning agent to the reaction chamber.

Abstract: Double domed float apparatus and methods of use are described herein. The float may generally include a cylindrical portion with an upper portion and a lower portion each having a domed or hemispherical configuration and extending from opposite ends of the cylindrical portion. The lower portion may be configured to correspond in shape to the curved surface of the bottom portion of a tube. The density of the float may be configured to position the cylindrical portion, at equilibrium, below a layer of platelet-rich plasma such that the platelet-rich plasma is retained between the upper portion and an interior surface of the lumen.

Abstract: A media search system is described here that finds existing media based on matching metadata and links them together for orderly viewing. The system uses social media providers and artificial intelligence and/or machine learning and or other public APIs to search available metadata of media stored by each provider to find matching metadata for what a person is looking for in a specified area. The system may apply artificial intelligence (AI) to generate additional criteria to use for the search to find media responsive to the person's request. The system then groups the discovered media according to the found metadata and AI may also contribute suggestions for organizing the discovered media. Once the media is grouped together, the system allows the user to switch between media within the same group. Thus, the media search system makes the wealth of available media more accessible to people looking for a particular event.

Abstract: A cable storage assembly is provided including a first cable configured to be used outdoors, a second cable configured to be used outdoors and indoors, a connector, an external cable storage reel, and a housing. The external cable storage reel defines a first flange, a second flange, and a first space between the first flange and the second flange. The external cable storage reel is configured to receive the first cable within the first space, and the housing defines an internal volume and includes at least one opening. The housing is configured to receive an extra portion of the first cable within the internal volume. The first cable extends from the first space into the internal volume through the opening(s). The first cable is connected to the second cable within the internal volume using the connector. The second cable is configured to extend from the internal volume through the opening(s).

Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor package may include one or more semiconductor die directly coupled to only a direct leadframe attach (DLA) leadframe including two or more leads; and a coating covering the one or more semiconductor die and the DLA leadframe where when the semiconductor package is coupled into an immersion cooling enclosure, the coating may be in contact with a dielectric coolant while the two or more leads extend out of the immersion cooling enclosure.

Abstract: Calender measurement and control system, for fabricating electrode sheets for lithium-ion batteries to an apparatus, includes: dual rotating rolls through which the sheet travels, heating elements (inductive coils) positioned along the length of one or both of rotating rolls, and means for controlling the intensity of the heating in a rotating roll(s) along the length of the rotating roll(s) where the heating is applied. The diameter of the heated rotating roll expands in response to the heat thereby regulating the thickness of the electrode. Controller input includes operating point data comprising electrode material composition, electrode coating weight, maximum electrode coat density, initial electrode coat thickness, temperature of one or both of the rotating rollers incorporating a heating element, and line load. The controller can be tuned whereby the process gain from line load to final thickness is automatically calculated at a specified operating point defined by the operating point data.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of cell-free protein synthesis, optimised cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) reagents and the post translational modification of the expressed proteins, to increase protein expression yields. The methods are applicable to protein expression on a microfluidic device having hydrophobic surfaces by merging droplets on the device in order to screen a selection of expression and post translational modification compositions in parallel.

Abstract: A power machine includes a frame, an arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a power source supported on the frame, and an implement interface having an implement carrier pivotally coupled to the arm and configured to mount an implement on the power machine. The power source can be an electric power source, and the implement interface includes a power transfer system configured to provide power from the power source to the implement mounted on the implement carrier. The power transfer system of the implement interface can include a motor which rotates a power take-off output shaft in some embodiments. The power transfer system can include a hydraulic converter having a hydraulic reservoir and a hydraulic pump and configured to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to the implement in some embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing dairy compositions using an ultrafiltration step and a nanofiltration step, followed by diafiltration of the nanofiltration retentate, and then at least one of a reverse osmosis and a forward osmosis step.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the prioritization of devices taking part in a multi-user random access wireless communication. Based on some known conditions, devices that comply with the conditions are given preferential treatment during the random access period. The preferential treatment may refer to the eligible devices being allowed to access more resource units during the random access, or it may also mean faster access to the medium during the random access. By taking advantage of the methods described in the present disclosure, it is possible to assign higher priority to selected frame types and/or device categories in a multi-user random access wireless communication system.

Abstract: A method for operating a brake system assembly includes evaluating input data and downgrading from a first mode to a second mode according to the result of the evaluation. The input data is a performance curve of the first mode and determining the performance curve includes using a torque-speed curve, a first mode-dependent characteristic curve with at least one mathematical formula. Evaluating the input data includes comparing an ascertained performance capability of the first mode according to the calculated performance characteristic with the performance capability of the second mode.

Abstract: A neuro-symbolic retrieval augmented generation hybrid method includes detecting an incomplete entigen group within a knowledge database. The incomplete entigen group includes entigens and one or more entigen relationships between at least some of the entigens. The incomplete entigen group represents knowledge of a topic. The method further includes obtaining additive content for the topic based on the incomplete entigen group and generating an additive entigen group based on the additive content. The method further includes updating the incomplete entigen group utilizing the additive entigen group to produce an updated entigen group. The method further includes indicating that the updated entigen group has an un-curated status when the additive entigen group conflicts with the incomplete entigen group.

Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one electrochemical cell, a main housing, at least one projection, and a lock member. The main housing defines a longitudinal axis extending between front and rear surfaces, a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extending between pair of lateral surfaces, a height axis extending between upper and lower surfaces and orthogonal to each of the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, and a longitudinal plane of symmetry extending between the front surface and the rear surface and disposed parallel to each of the longitudinal axis and the height axis. The at least one projection is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the main housing. The lock member defines a lock slot therein extending along the transverse axis, such that the lock slot is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the main housing.

Abstract: Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of semiconductor die may include forming a damage layer beneath a surface of a die street in a semiconductor substrate, singulating the semiconductor substrate along the die street into a plurality of semiconductor die, and removing one or more particulates in the die street after singulating through applying sonic energy to the plurality of semiconductor die.