Abstract: An apparatus includes an integrated circuit chip with a set of circuits having two or more subsets of circuits; an external voltage regulator separate from the integrated circuit chip; two or more integrated voltage regulators on the integrated circuit chip that each provide an input voltage to a respective subset of the circuits; and a controller. The controller determines, using an integrated voltage regulator power loss model, an electrical power loss for the integrated voltage regulators for a first combination of operating points for the subsets of the circuits. The controller then determines, based on the electrical power loss, a second combination of operating points for the subsets of the circuits that includes an adjustment to an operating point for at least one of the subsets of the circuits that compensates for an electrical power loss of the corresponding integrated voltage regulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new strain of Lactobacillus salivarius, products containing the new strain, the use thereof in and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation and/or infection in breast or udder tissue, particularly in a mammary gland of a human female. The inflammation and/or infection is preferably mastitis.

Abstract: A device includes a control unit that includes an oscillator circuit. The control unit is configured to generate, based on the oscillator circuit, at least one switching signal. The device also includes a direct current (DC)-to-DC conversion circuit comprising at least one electronic switch that is operatively coupled to the control unit. The DC-to-DC conversion circuit is configured to convert, based on the at least one switching signal, a DC input voltage to a DC output voltage, and the control unit is further configured to input, to the oscillator circuit, a current signal that is generated based on a measured output current of the DC-to-DC conversion circuit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwelve’, particularly characterized by fruit that is sweet and large in size, and having improved fruit shelf-life, is disclosed.

Abstract: A processor system includes first and second regulators for regulating an adjusted supply voltage. The first and second regulators generate a plurality of control signals to regulate an adjusted power supply voltage and that generate a charge when a droop level falls below a droop threshold value by implementing first and second control loops. A supply adjustment block with the two regulators and control loops are provided for each processor core allowing different cores to have different regulated supply levels all based on one common supply. One regulator is a global regulator while another is a local regulator found in each of the processing tiles. Processing tiles are grouped into two groups wherein one group includes tiles that may powered down to save power. Voltage rails of the two groups are selectively connected to equalize voltage levels when both groups are powered on and operating.

Abstract: A device includes a control unit that includes an oscillator circuit. The control unit is configured to generate, based on the oscillator circuit, at least one switching signal. The device also includes a direct current (DC)-to-DC conversion circuit comprising at least one electronic switch that is operatively coupled to the control unit. The DC-to-DC conversion circuit is configured to convert, based on the at least one switching signal, a DC input voltage to a DC output voltage, and the control unit is further configured to input, to the oscillator circuit, a current signal that is generated based on a measured output current of the DC-to-DC conversion circuit.

Abstract: An acrobatic training apparatus for training individuals to perform acrobatic tricks is provided. The apparatus includes a main frame having a first base section having first and second parallel base struts connected by first and second cross member; a platform mounted on the first base section of the main frame; a plurality of elongated vertical members extending vertically upward from the first and second parallel base struts of the first base section; a first upper support member connected between a first pair of elongated vertical support members of the plurality of elongated vertical members; a second upper support member connected between a second pair of elongated vertical support members; a height adjustment mechanism adjustably mounted on the main frame configured to adapt to the height of the user; and a spotting apparatus mounted on the main frame and secured to the height adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A processor system includes first and second regulators for regulating an adjusted supply voltage. In one embodiment, the regulator system comprises a digital low-dropout (DLDO) control system comprising first and second regulators that generate a plurality of control signals to regulate an adjusted power supply voltage and that generate a charge when a droop level falls below a droop threshold value. The first regulator implements a first control loop and the second regulator implements a second and much faster acting control loop. A supply adjustment block with the two regulators and control loops are provided for each processor core allowing different cores to have different regulated supply levels all based on one common supply.

Abstract: A printing system comprising a pen comprising a number of print bars; each print bar comprising a number of printheads in which the printheads are grouped to a number of printheads from each of the number or print bars, the grouped printheads forming a slice and in which the printheads of the slice are electrically coupled to a common power supply unit. A printing pen comprising a number of print bars in which each of the number of print bars comprises a number of printheads, in which the number of printheads are grouped together to form a slice, the slice comprising a printhead from each of the print bars, and in which the slice is powered by a common power supply unit.

Abstract: A method of depositing single particles onto a target comprises the steps of loading a particle suspension to a droplet dispenser having a suspension reservoir and a nozzle section, detecting particles in the nozzle section, testing a single particle condition of the droplet dispenser, wherein it is determined whether an ejection region of the nozzle section includes one single particle, and operating the droplet dispenser for dispensing a droplet, wherein the droplet is dispensed onto the target, if the single particle condition is fulfilled, or the droplet is dispensed into a collection reservoir, if the single particle condition is not fulfilled, wherein the step of testing the single particle condition further includes determining whether a sedimentation region adjacent to the ejection region is free of particles. Furthermore, a dispenser apparatus dispensing single particles onto a target is described.

Abstract: A printing system comprising a pen comprising a number of print bars; each print bar comprising a number of printheads in which the printheads are grouped to a number of printheads from each of the number or print bars, the grouped printheads forming a slice and in which the printheads of the slice are electrically coupled to a common power supply unit. A printing pen comprising a number of print bars in which each of the number of print bars comprises a number of printheads, in which the number of printheads are grouped together to form a slice, the slice comprising a printhead from each of the print bars, and in which the slice is powered by a common power supply unit.

Abstract: A processor system includes first and second regulators for regulating an adjusted supply voltage. The first and second regulators generate a plurality of control signals to regulate an adjusted power supply voltage and that generate a charge when a droop level falls below a droop threshold value by implementing first and second control loops. A supply adjustment block with the two regulators and control loops are provided for each processor core allowing different cores to have different regulated supply levels all based on one common supply. One regulator is a global regulator while another is a local regulator found in each of the processing tiles. Processing tiles are grouped into two groups wherein one group includes tiles that may powered down to save power. Voltage rails of the two groups are selectively connected to equalize voltage levels when both groups are powered on and operating.

Abstract: A processor system includes first and second regulators for regulating an adjusted supply voltage. In one embodiment, the regulator system comprises a digital low-dropout (DLDO) control system comprising first and second regulators that generate a plurality of control signals to regulate an adjusted power supply voltage and that generate a charge when a droop level falls below a droop threshold value. The first regulator implements a first control loop and the second regulator implements a second and much faster acting control loop. A supply adjustment block with the two regulators and control loops are provided for each processor core allowing different cores to have different regulated supply levels all based on one common supply.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.

Abstract: A high-speed railway aerodynamic sleeper (1) including one central area (2), two support areas (3) on each side of the central area (2), on which the rails are placed, and two outer areas (4), located at the ends of the sleeper (1), following the support areas (3). The cross-section of the sleeper (1) includes, on the central area (2), and the support areas (3), and the two outer areas (4), a first bottom section (5) comprising a first polygon (7) having at least 4 sides and a second top section (6) having at least one second polygon (8) of n sides, n being?4, the first bottom section (5) and the second top section (6) being attached to each other, and the top base (10) of the first polygon (7) and the bottom base (9) of the second polygon (8) share their sides.

Abstract: A method for dispensing epoxy comprising the step of degassing an epoxy. The method further comprises the step of associating the epoxy with an epoxy injector comprising a dispensing end. The method further comprises the step of a computer receiving data representative of a selected container to receive the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of a computer determining a dispensing rate and a dispensing amount, based on the received data. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing the epoxy injector to dispense the determined dispensing amount of epoxy, via the dispensing end, at the determined dispensing rate. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing a dispensing arm, supporting the dispensing end, to retract the dispensing end while the epoxy injector is dispensing the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of curing the dispensed epoxy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.

Abstract: A method for dispensing epoxy comprising the step of degassing an epoxy. The method further comprises the step of associating the epoxy with an epoxy injector comprising a dispensing end. The method further comprises the step of a computer receiving data representative of a selected container to receive the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of a computer determining a dispensing rate and a dispensing amount, based on the received data. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing the epoxy injector to dispense the determined dispensing amount of epoxy, via the dispensing end, at the determined dispensing rate. The method further comprises the step of a computer causing a dispensing arm, supporting the dispensing end, to retract the dispensing end while the epoxy injector is dispensing the epoxy. The method further comprises the step of curing the dispensed epoxy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwelve’, particularly characterized by fruit that is sweet and large in size, and having improved fruit shelf-life, is disclosed.