Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform acts of receiving one or more input values from an algorithm implementing a predictive algorithm; converting each input value of the one or more input values into a bitwise representation of the input; storing the bitwise representation of the input value in a register; performing one or more bitwise operations on the bitwise representation of the input value to create a bitwise output; converting the bitwise output into one or more output values; facilitating training the predictive algorithm using the one or more output values; and facilitating using the trained predictive algorithm to make a prediction. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: In one aspect, a trimming knife is provided that includes a blade and a handle. The blade has a straight leading edge, a straight trailing edge, a straight lower cutting edge, and squared leading and trailing corners between the straight leading and trailing edges and the straight lower cutting edge. The handle includes a gripping portion, a spine to receive the blade, and a blade guard configured to protect the squared trailing corner of the blade with the blade received in the spine.

Abstract: There is provided a testing device for evaluation of at least one analyte, comprising: a planar element, at least one electronic sensor disposed on the planar element for sensing at least one sensing region of a lateral flow test element for evaluation of the at least one analyte, and an adhesive substrate connected to a surface of the planar element and set to connect to a surface of the lateral flow test element.

Abstract: In one aspect, a trimming knife is provided that includes a blade and a handle. The blade has a straight leading edge, a straight trailing edge, a straight lower cutting edge, and squared leading and trailing corners between the straight leading and trailing edges and the straight lower cutting edge. The handle includes a gripping portion, a spine to receive the blade, and a blade guard configured to protect the squared trailing corner of the blade with the blade received in the spine.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue marking system is provided that includes a container and an applicator. The applicator is in the container and is removable therefrom. The applicator includes a tip, a reservoir containing sterile tissue marking dye, and a valve. The valve is configured to open and permit sterile tissue marking dye to flow from the reservoir to the tip of the applicator in response to the tip being pressed against a priming surface. In one embodiment, the system includes a substrate that is removable from the container and includes the priming surface. In another embodiment, the container includes a tray having a compartment that receives the applicator. The tray includes a well that includes the priming surface.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue marking system is provided that includes a container and an applicator. The applicator is in the container and is removable therefrom. The applicator includes a tip, a reservoir containing sterile tissue marking dye, and a valve. The valve is configured to open and permit sterile tissue marking dye to flow from the reservoir to the tip of the applicator in response to the tip being pressed against a priming surface. In one embodiment, the system includes a substrate that is removable from the container and includes the priming surface. In another embodiment, the container includes a tray having a compartment that receives the applicator. The tray includes a well that includes the priming surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, a trimming knife is provided that includes a blade and a handle. The blade has a straight leading edge, a straight trailing edge, a straight lower cutting edge, and squared leading and trailing corners between the straight leading and trailing edges and the straight lower cutting edge. The handle includes a gripping portion, a spine to receive the blade, and a blade guard configured to protect the squared trailing corner of the blade with the blade received in the spine.

Abstract: Blind mate mechanisms that are capable of simultaneously making multiple connections in a single motion are disclosed. Such mechanisms may be useful for applications where two or more of structural, electrical, and/or fluid couplings could be made manually or robotically at the same time using the mechanism. The mechanism may include a removable side and a fixed side.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system including an oxidizer nozzle tool having a first end, a rotary drive and a linear drive mechanism. A component, such as a quick disconnect valve, is attached to the first end of the oxidizer nozzle. The rotary drive actuates the component to engage and seal to a drain valve on a device (such as a satellite) such that the component can open and close the drain value while maintaining the seal, wherein the linear drive mechanism is operable to lock and release the component from the oxidizer nozzle tool. A hose is mated to the oxidizer nozzle tool, wherein upon actuation, fluid flows through the hose to the oxidizer nozzle tool and through the component into the drain valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a ram in a well pressure control apparatus includes an actuator rod coupled to a ram. The actuator rod is movable within a housing to extend the ram into a through bore in the housing. A drive screw is rotationally coupled to the actuator rod. The drive screw is oriented transversely to the actuator rod. At least one motor is rotationally coupled to the drive screw.

Abstract: A power fluid supply system for a well pressure control apparatus includes a control valve manifold in hydraulic communication between a fluid outlet of an hydraulic fluid accumulator and an hydraulic ram in the well pressure control apparatus. A pressurized gas accumulator is in fluid communication with a fluid inlet of the hydraulic fluid accumulator. A pressurized gas supply conduit extends from the pressurized gas accumulator to a source of pressurized gas.

Abstract: A method for assembling a riser from a platform on the surface of a body of water includes assembling segments of riser end to end through a drill floor using a main drilling unit on the platform. At least one auxiliary line is assembled from segments connected end to end through an auxiliary hoisting unit on the platform. The auxiliary hoisting unit is displaced laterally from the main drilling unit. The assembled riser is connected to a wellhead proximate the bottom of the body of water.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue marking system is provided that includes a container and an applicator. The applicator is in the container and is removable therefrom. The applicator includes a tip, a reservoir containing sterile tissue marking dye, and a valve. The valve is configured to open and permit sterile tissue marking dye to flow from the reservoir to the tip of the applicator in response to the tip being pressed against a priming surface. In one embodiment, the system includes a substrate that is removable from the container and includes the priming surface. In another embodiment, the container includes a tray having a compartment that receives the applicator. The tray includes a well that includes the priming surface.

Abstract: A method for excavating a well cellar includes lowering an excavating apparatus having a cellar liner therein to a bottom of a body of water. The well cellar is excavated while contemporaneously lowering the cellar liner into the well cellar until a top of the cellar liner is substantially level with the bottom of the body of water. A pilot well is excavated below a bottom of the cellar. A well head support pipe is inserted into the pilot well. The bottom of the well cellar and a top of the cellar liner are covered.

Abstract: A method for abandonment of a production platform includes moving a mobile offshore service platform (MOSP) to a position proximate the production platform. A hull of the MOSP is raised to a selected elevation above a top of the production platform. A cantilever structure having thereon a drilling unit and a crane is extended from a retracted position over the hull until the drilling unit is positioned over at least one well on the production platform. The well is plugged. The cantilever structure is then moved so that the crane is positioned to lift components from the production platform during disassembly of the production platform.

Abstract: A fluid containment system for a riser slip joint includes a fluid container sealingly engaged to a fixed part of the slip joint. A movable part of the slip joint is axially movably engaged with the fixed part. An annular seal is disposed between the fixed part and the movable part. A body of fluid disposed in the fluid container has a level selected to submerge the annular seal and at least a portion of the movable part. The system includes means for maintaining a level of the body of fluid substantially constant.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a ram in a well pressure control apparatus includes an actuator rod coupled to a ram. The actuator rod is movable within a housing to extend the ram into a through bore in the housing. A drive screw is rotationally coupled to the actuator rod. The drive screw is oriented transversely to the actuator rod. At least one motor is rotationally coupled to the drive screw.

Abstract: A method for excavating a well cellar includes lowering an excavating apparatus having a cellar liner therein to a bottom of a body of water. The well cellar is excavated while contemporaneously lowering the cellar liner into the well cellar until a top of the cellar liner is substantially level with the bottom of the body of water. A pilot well is excavated below a bottom of the cellar. A well head support pipe is inserted into the pilot well. The bottom of the well cellar and a top of the cellar liner are covered.

Abstract: A fluid containment system for a riser slip joint includes a fluid container sealingly engaged to a fixed part of the slip joint. A movable part of the slip joint is axially movably engaged with the fixed part. An annular seal is disposed between the fixed part and the movable part. A body of fluid disposed in the fluid container has a level selected to submerge the annular seal and at least a portion of the movable part. The system includes means for maintaining a level of the body of fluid substantially constant.

Abstract: A jackup mobile offshore drilling unit includes a hull and a plurality of jacking legs movable longitudinally with respect to the hull and having features thereon to support the hull above a body of water. A storage tank is disposed inside at least one of the plurality of jacking legs. The unit comprises means for moving the storage tank longitudinally inside the at least one of the plurality of jacking legs.