Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a configurable packet processing architecture for a SmartNIC or other network device. The configurable architecture includes a plurality of PPEs which are communicatively coupled using a packet bus. A packet can be processed in each of the PPEs. For example, each packet may be first processed by PPE 1, then PPE 2, then PPE 3, and so forth. Moreover, the results of processing the packet at a PPE 1 may affect the operation performed on the packet when it reaches PPE 2 or PPE 3. Thus, the PPEs form a chain where the results determined by a first PPE when processing the packet can affect or change the operation a second PPE performs when processing the same packet.

Abstract: A hydroelectric power generation system includes a turbine assembly configured to be submerged under water and adapted to reciprocate in a vertical direction. The turbine assembly includes a turbine impeller having a plurality of blades configured to rotate about a central axis, and a turbine casing arranged surrounding the turbine impeller. The hydroelectric power generation system further includes a generator operatively coupled to the turbine impeller and a prime mover operatively coupling the turbine impeller to the generator. The turbine assembly is configured to slide relative to the prime mover in the vertical direction. The system further includes a displacement mechanism to move the turbine assembly in the vertical direction between a first position and a second position. The turbine impeller rotates in response to the vertical movement of the turbine inside the water, causing the rotation of the prime mover to operate the generator to generate electricity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle for a device for dispensing product in powder form, having a dispensing duct, with a dispensing opening configured to open freely into an airway of a user, a grid arranged transversally across the dispensing duct, a solid wall arranged in the dispensing duct around the grid forming a dispensing restriction, the dispensing restriction having a flow section smaller than a minimum flow section of the dispensing duct. The invention also relates to a device for dispensing product in powder form by inhalation comprising such nozzle.

Abstract: An electrostatic sprayer operable at high flow rates and low pressures particularly suitable for spray drying. The sprayer includes an elongated body having a downstream spray nozzle assembly through which electrically charged liquid is directed via a central feed tube within the nozzle body and atomizing air is supplied via an annular passage about the liquid feed tube. In one embodiment, the nozzle assembly is an external mix cluster head spray nozzle assembly having a plurality of circumferentially spaced metallic spray tips. In another embodiment, the spray nozzle is an internal mix nozzle assembly having a spray tip with an internal mixing chamber for atomizing liquid prior to discharge.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use with and extending from an underside of a vented manhole cover assembly. The valve assembly is operable between an open position, to enable gas to exit from the manhole, and a closed position, to prevent the flow of the fluid into the manhole. The valve assembly includes a valve body having a first opening and a second opening and a fluid passage extending between the first and second openings. The valve assembly further includes a drain hole extending through the valve body configured to allow fluid drain therethrough. The valve assembly also includes a valve member moveable between the open position and the closed position, such that in response to the fluid entering through the first opening, the valve member moves from the open position to the closed position to prevent the flow of the fluid into the manhole, and wherein in response to fluid draining through the drain hole, the valve member moves from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A structure for changing the attitude of a spacecraft is provided including an elongated member and a plurality of actuators coupled to the elongated member. The elongated member is coupled to the spacecraft. The elongated member has a length and an angular position relative to an axis. The plurality of actuators are configured to deflect the angular position of the elongated member relative to the axis and to alter the length of the elongated member.

Abstract: A nasal fluid-spray device having: a reservoir containing at least one dose (D) of fluid; and a dispenser system that, each time the device is actuated, sprays a dose (D) of fluid through a spray orifice, generating a spray that extends axially from the spray orifice. The device further includes a generator system for generating a secondary flow, which generator system is actuated simultaneously with the dispenser system, the secondary flow generator system having a secondary flow channel provided with an outlet orifice, the outlet orifice arranged downstream from the spray orifice, and the secondary flow extending from the outlet orifice along an axis (B) that forms an angle (?) relative to the axis (A) of the spray and that intersects the axis (A), thereby deforming and/or deflecting the spray.

Abstract: A device for bombarding at least one substrate with a plasma with a first electrode and a second electrode that can be arranged opposite thereto, which electrodes are formed together producing the plasma between the electrodes wherein at least one of the electrodes is formed from at least two electrode units. In addition, this invention relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved non-efflorescing cement-free and water-dispersible powder building material compositions comprising a homopolymer or copolymer as binder, useful for the preparation of wet formulations of plasters grouts, waterproofing coatings or mortars for the construction and the civil engineering industry. The binder is obtained by spray-drying or lyophilization of a dispersion containing a polymer and a protective colloid. These compositions also comprise a deprotection agent and a specific adsorbent filler. The invention also refers to the methods of preparation of these dry compositions and wet formulations, the application of these latter onto the surface of buildings or civil engineering works, the so obtained coatings as well as the so coated elements. The hardened products obtained therefrom are remarkably water-resistant, non efflorescent and easy to obtain.

Abstract: A dental implant includes a screw body and screw threads. The screw body has an apical end and a coronal end. Screw threads include a primary thread and a secondary thread, which overlap in at least a portion of the screw thread. Thread depth progressively increases from the coronal end to the apical end. The coronal end may contain any suitable secondary characteristics, such as machined threads, grooves, micro-threads, or any other characteristics favorable to successful outcomes with dental implant treatment. A method of making such a dental implant is also disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate dielectric layer on the substrate. The gate dielectric layer includes a single metal oxide layer. The semiconductor device includes a gate electrode stack on the gate dielectric layer. The gate electrode stack includes a metal filling line. The gate electrode stack includes a work function layer covering the sidewall and the bottom surface of the metal filling line. The gate electrode stack includes a capping layer in contact with the gate dielectric layer between sidewalls of the gate dielectric layer and sidewalls of the work function layer. The capping layer includes TaC and at least one of TiN or TaN. The gate electrode stack includes a barrier layer interposed between the capping layer and the sidewalls of the work function layer. The barrier layer comprises TaC and WN, and the barrier layer is in contact with the capping layer.

Abstract: A storage device capable of providing instructions to modify a cooling system in support of its own operations is described. The storage device may include data storage to store data. The storage device may also include one or more operation sensors to determine a change in the operating conditions of the storage device. Finally, the storage device may include a transmitter to transmit the change in the operation conditions of the storage device to a Thermal Management System (TMS).

Abstract: A nasal fluid-spray device having: a reservoir containing at least one dose (D) of fluid; and a dispenser system that, each time the device is actuated, sprays a dose (D) of fluid through a spray orifice, generating a spray that extends axially from the spray orifice. The device further includes a generator system for generating a secondary flow, which generator system is actuated simultaneously with the dispenser system, the secondary flow generator system having a secondary flow channel provided with an outlet orifice, the outlet orifice arranged downstream from the spray orifice, and the secondary flow extending from the outlet orifice along an axis (B) that forms an angle (?) relative to the axis (A) of the spray and that intersects the axis (A), thereby deforming and/or deflecting the spray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mechanical-ventilation devices, in particular devices that enable drugs to be fed into the airflow, generated by the ventilation device and directed to the respiratory pathways of a patient, using an aerosol dosing device and/or nebulizer. Specifically, the invention relates to an inhalation chamber (1) to be built into a circuit of a mechanical-ventilation respiratory device (100) through which a gas stream is to pass, said inhalation chamber (1) consisting of two portions on either side of the longitudinal axis (A) thereof, and comprising openings that lead into the inner space (Vi) thereof, wherein two openings (10, 11) are to be connected to the circuit of the respirator, i.e.

Abstract: Predicting casing wear, riser wear, and friction factors in drilling operations may be achieved with data-driven models that use discrete inversion techniques to updated casing wear models, riser wear models, and/or friction factor models. For example, a method may applying a linear inversion technique or a nonlinear inversion technique to one or more parameters of at least one of a casing wear model, a riser wear model, or a friction factor model using historical data from a previously drilled well as input data to produce at least one of an updated casing wear model, an updated riser wear model, or an updated friction factor model, respectively; and implementing the at least one of the updated casing wear model, the updated riser wear model, or the updated friction factor model when designing and/or performing a drilling operation.

Abstract: A device for bombarding at least one substrate with a plasma with a first electrode fiend a second electrode that can be arranged opposite thereto, which electrodes are formed together producing the plasma between the electrodes wherein at least one of the electrodes is formed from at least two electrode units. In addition, this invention relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A nebulizer device including a mesh aerosol generator combined with an inhalation chamber formed with three openings and a single one-way expiratory valve, a first opening being connected to the patient and used for the transport and administration of the particles from the device to the patient, the said first opening being placed upstream of the aerosol generator, a second opening placed upstream of the device aerosol generator allowing the passage of air from the outside of the chamber to the inside of the inhalation chamber, and allowing the complete ventilation of the inside of the inhalation chamber, a third opening, placed downstream of the aerosol generator and upstream of the said first opening, provided with a single one-way expiratory valve allowing the exhalation of the air from the patient through this third opening, the said third opening being closed by means of the one-way expiratory valve during the inhalation phases and open during the exhalation phases, and whereby the resistance of the sai

Abstract: A device for administration of an aerosol includes a generator of particles of size between 10 nm and 200 um, a mouthpiece or mouth mask for oral administration of the aerosol during the nasal exhalation phase or during the respiratory pause phase preceding nasal exhalation, and a source of gas or pressure for conveying the particles. The mouthpiece is airtight, extends beyond the teeth of the patient by a maximum length of 4 cm, and administers the aerosol for the nasal cavities, the rhinopharynx or the paranasal sinuses during aerosol administration phases, such that the is successively applied to the mouth, the rhinopharynx and then the nasal fossae and the sinuses, and then the aerosol escapes via one or both of the patient's nostrils. The device does not allow exhalation via the mouth during aerosol administration phases, and the aerosol particles not being directed to the lungs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mechanical-ventilation devices, in particular devices that enable drugs to be fed into the airflow, generated by the ventilation device and directed to the respiratory pathways of a patient, using an aerosol dosing device and/or nebulizer. Specifically, the invention relates to an inhalation chamber (1) to be built into a circuit of a mechanical-ventilation respiratory device (100) through which a gas stream is to pass, said inhalation chamber (1) consisting of two portions on either side of the longitudinal axis (A) thereof, and comprising openings that lead into the inner space (Vi) thereof, wherein two openings (10, 11) are to be connected to the circuit of the respirator, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to atovaquone prodrug compound of formula (I). Accordingly, present invention provides a process involving condensation of Atovaquone (II) with 5-methyl-4-chloromethyl dioxalone (III) in suitable solvent system and optionally followed by distillation and crystallization to provide Atovaquone prodrug compound of formula (I) in high yields, purity, and suitable for large-scale manufacture.