Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a passive, enhanced MoCA entry device. The entry device includes an entry port, a broadband port, high-band ports, and a filter device. The entry device also includes a broadband path connecting the entry port to the broadband port and a high-band path connecting the entry port to the plurality of high-band ports. The filter device generates a broadband signal and a high-band signal. The filter device provides the broadband signal to broadband port via the broadband path. And, the filter device provides the high-band signal to the high-band ports via the high-band path.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a network interface device, including an active downstream radio-frequency (RF) signal path connecting an entry port and an active port. The network interface device also includes a passive downstream RF signal path connecting the entry port and a passive port. The network interface device further includes an active upstream RF signal path connecting the entry port and the active port. Additionally, network interface device includes a passive upstream RF signal path connecting the entry port and the passive port. Moreover, the network interface device includes a downstream directional coupler having an input port, a through port, and a coupled port. The passive downstream RF signal path comprises the input port of the downstream directional coupler and the coupled port of the downstream directional coupler.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides network interface device including a circuit that, in a powered state, receives a downstream radio-frequency (RF) signal from a source via an entry port, provides a portion of the downstream RF signal to a first input/output port via a passive signal path, and provides a second portion of the downstream RF signal to a second input/output port via an active signal path. Additionally, in an unpowered state, the circuit receives the downstream RF signal from the source via the entry port, provides the downstream RF signal to first input/output port via a second passive signal path, and isolates the active signal path and a first passive signal path from the second passive signal path.

Abstract: A gate valve (10) is provided and comprises: a valve body (12,14) including an aperture (20, 22); a gate (42) reciprocally movable within the body between a first position in which the aperture is occluded to a second position in which the aperture is open; a bearing member (36a, 36b) over which the gate moves in the body; and a loading member (30a, 30b) for urging the bearing member against the gate. The loading member comprises a lattice-like elastomeric mat (30a, 30b).

Abstract: A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods for enhancing production and transportation of heavy and extra-heavy crude oil and for reducing the growth of asphaltene flocculants or hindering their formation, the methods comprising contacting an oil-soluble composition that comprises polyetheramines, tallow amines, tallow diamines, alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins, reaction products of alpha-olefin, maleic anhydride and pentaerythritol, or a combination thereof, with the heavy or extra-heavy crude oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for a network interface device including an entry port connected to a cable television (CATV) network. A noise suppressor is provided that improves the detection and differentiation between ingress noise and valid upstream signals. The noise suppressor can gate the upstream path logically and dynamically to pass valid upstream signals, while blocking ingress noise form the CATV network.

Abstract: A slide valve is provided and comprises a valve body providing an aperture and a gate (55) reciprocally movable within the body between a first position in which the aperture is occluded and a second position in which the aperture is open to provide a flow path therethrough. The body includes a recess and gate support means (65) are provided in the recess. The gate extends into the recess and is mounted on and moves across the support means between the first and second positions.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one example, an exhaust gas recirculation cooler includes a first section, arranged proximate to an exhaust gas inlet of the EGR cooler and including a first plurality of tubes and a first plurality of fins coupled to the first plurality of tubes, where at least one of the first plurality of tubes and the first plurality of fins are comprised of a first material that has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE); and a second section, arranged downstream of the first section and including a second plurality of tubes and a second plurality of fins coupled to the second plurality of tubes, where the second plurality of tubes and the second plurality of fins are comprised of a second material that has a second CTE, the second CTE greater than the first CTE.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one example, an exhaust gas recirculation cooler includes an exhaust gas inlet and an exhaust gas outlet spaced from the exhaust gas inlet; a plurality of cooling tubes disposed between the exhaust gas inlet and exhaust gas outlet; and a baffle positioned proximate to the exhaust gas inlet and interposed between the plurality of cooling tubes and the exhaust gas inlet, where the baffle directs exhaust gas entering the EGR cooler through the exhaust gas inlet to the plurality of cooling tubes in a defined path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing pain relief in a human subject in need thereof comprising administering (R)-dihydroetorphine to said subject, wherein said (R)-dihydroetorphine is administered in a dose of at least 0.01 ?g/kg, preferably at least 0.05 ?g/kg, and the level of respiratory depression in said subject is 65 or less % relative to the baseline level pre-administration of (R)-dihydroetorphine.

Abstract: A gate valve (10) is provided and comprises: a valve body (12,14) including an aperture (20, 22); a gate (42) reciprocally movable within the body between a first position in which the aperture is occluded to a second position in which the aperture is open; a bearing member (36a, 36b) over which the gate moves in the body; and a loading member (30a, 30b) for urging the bearing member against the gate. The loading member comprises a lattice-like elastomeric mat (30a, 30b).

Abstract: A method for transmitting blocks of data in data packets from a first device on a network to a second device on the network comprising the steps of, providing a File Transmitter Application in communication with the first device, which File Transmitter Application is adapted to control the transmission of the blocks of data in data packets on the network, including the timing of the commencement of the transmission of the data blocks on the network, providing a File Receiver Application in communication with the second device and in communication with the File Transmitter Application, which File Receiver Application is adapted to transmit Acknowledgment data to the File Transmitter Application relating to the receipt of data blocks received at the second device, commencing the transmission of a first data block from the first device to the second device, by way of the network and commencing the transmission of the second data block from the first device to the second device, by way of the network.

Abstract: A method of managing printing of documents includes receiving documents at a cloud processing arrangement external to a local network; rendering the documents into rasters at the cloud processing arrangement; delivering the rasters to at least one printer of the local network; monitoring delivery of the rasters; and when delivery of the rasters fails to meet a threshold condition, diverting at least some portion of the documents to at least one server of the local network for rendering of those documents into rasters and for delivering those rasters to the at least one printer of the local network.

Abstract: A garment comprising an outer layer on the exterior of a front part of the garment, a lining on the interior of the garment and an internal structure located between the outer layer and the lining. The internal structure comprises of a chest piece which extends from a shoulder part of the garment across a chest part of the garment without extending through to a lapel part of the garment and also a fusible material fused to the outer layer wherein the fusible material is located only partially across the outer layer.

Abstract: A souvenir 10 has a display portion 21 upon which is incorporated a three dimensional profile of a representation or display 40 of a memory evokable element, such as an iconic geographical location, cityscape, building, event, structure or person in positive or male profile. A complementary removable covering portion 20 has incorporated therein a negative or female profile of the representation or display 40, allowing the souvenir to be cast from either one of the portions 20, 21 should one of the portions become lost. A recess 51 is located within the display portion 21 for retaining a relic 52 taken from or closely associated with the memory evokable element displayed on the display portion 21. When assembled, the two portions show on the sides silhouettes of the representation or display, to further evoke viewer memories.

Abstract: A data format is optimized for storing data such as website traffic data. The data format enables easy access to and filtering of data, for example in generating website traffic reports. The data format also provides significant data compression. A method for generating a data file according to the data format employs linear compression and indexing to efficiently store the data. Data stored according to the format can be easily retrieved, particularly when a known value is specified and particular entries matching the known value are sought.

Abstract: A data format is optimized for storing data such as website traffic data. The data format enables easy access to and filtering of data, for example in generating website traffic reports. The data format also provides significant data compression. A method for generating a data file according to the data format employs linear compression and indexing to efficiently store the data. Data stored according to the format can be easily retrieved, particularly when a known value is specified and particular entries matching the known value are sought.