Abstract: A computing device operates an application to receive and implement new functionality from a network service. If the new functionality causes the application to fail, the application can automatically discard or ignore the new functionality when the application is re-launched.

Abstract: A counterflow heat transfer system comprises a heat exchanger and a flow controller arranged to convey a first fluid through the heat exchanger in a first flow direction and a second fluid through the heat exchanger in a second counterflow direction. The heat exchanger comprises at least one first thermally conductive tube conveying the first fluid and at least one second thermally conductive tube conveying the second fluid. The first and second tubes are wound around one another and in contact with one another in an entwined tubular arrangement.

Abstract: A computer system operable to communicate with each of a plurality of provider computing devices to obtain location information. The computer system can determine multiple types of dynamic values for a given geographic region by (i) receiving set of data from a computing device operated by a requester, the set of data indicating a current location of the requester, (ii) determining a first set of dynamic values based at least in part on location information communicated by multiple provider computing devices of the plurality of provider computing devices that are associated with a first service type, and (iii) determining a second set of dynamic values based at least in part on the current location of the requester and location information communicated by one or more of the multiple provider computing devices that are associated with the first service type. Each of the multiple types of dynamic values being associated with one of the multiple possible service types.

Abstract: A lean NOx trap catalyst and its use in an emission treatment system for internal combustion engines is disclosed. The lean NOx trap catalyst comprises a first layer for storing nitrogen oxides (NOx) under lean exhaust gas conditions and releasing and/or reducing stored NOx during rich exhaust gas conditions, and a second layer, said second layer comprising a first zone for oxidizing carbon monoxide (CO) and/or hydrocarbons (HC), and a second zone for oxidizing nitric oxide (NO), and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end.

Abstract: A surgical cannulated blade instrument includes a blade portion having a pointed end, a top surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an increasing diameter portion having a diameter which increases in a direction away from the pointed end, and a cannula portion having a lumen opening at a location between the pointed end and the increasing diameter portion. An eye surgery method includes incising a cornea of an eye using a blade portion of a surgical cannulated blade instrument to create an opening in the cornea, injecting injectable into an anterior chamber of the eye through the opening by a lumen of the surgical cannulated blade, and stabilizing the eye by engaging an increasing diameter portion of the surgical cannulated blade with the opening.

Abstract: A fuel tank inerting system for an aircraft, the system comprises a catalytic heat exchanger comprising a first flow path and a second flow path for heat exchange with the first flow path. The system further comprises a first inlet arranged upstream of the first flow path of the catalytic heat exchanger for providing a mixture of fuel vapour and oxygen to the first flow path for sustaining a catalysed reaction, and a second inlet arranged upstream of the second flow path for providing a flow of fuel to the second flow path of the catalytic heat exchanger for exchanging heat with the first flow path.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) filament light bulb is disclosed. The LED filament light bulb includes a plurality of LED filaments, an RF driver, an antenna, and a cover. The antenna defines a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion of the antenna is electrically connected and in signal communication with the RF driver. The cover defines an external wall and a support structure. The external wall defines an interior volume and the support structure defines an evacuation passageway and a cavity. The evacuation passageway and the antenna are both received within the cavity of the support structure and the evacuation passageway is fluidly connected to the interior volume of the cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a contaminated gas, the method comprising passing the contaminated gas through at least two cleaning stages of rubber material through which water flows, wherein the gas and the water pass cocurrently though the at least two stages of rubber material.

Abstract: A counterflow heat transfer system comprises a heat exchanger and a flow controller arranged to convey a first fluid through the heat exchanger in a first flow direction and a second fluid through the heat exchanger in a second counterflow direction. The heat exchanger comprises at least one first thermally conductive tube conveying the first fluid and at least one second thermally conductive tube conveying the second fluid. The first and second tubes are wound around one another and in contact with one another in an entwined tubular arrangement.

Abstract: There is provided a fuel tank inerting system for an aircraft. The system comprises: a catalytic heat exchanger comprising a first flow path and a second flow path for heat exchange with the first flow path, wherein the first flow path comprises a plurality of core flow paths each fluidly isolated from one another within the catalytic heat exchanger and each arranged to exchange heat with the second flow path; and a control valve arranged upstream of the first flow path of the catalytic heat exchanger and arranged to selectively control a flow to each of the core flow paths.

Abstract: A computing device operates an application to receive and implement new functionality from a network service. If the new functionality causes the application to fail, the application can automatically discard or ignore the new functionality when the application is re-launched.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification; capable of modulating the activity of CFTR. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The invention further provides methods to their preparation, to their medical use, in particular to their use in the treatment and management of diseases or disorders including Cystic fibrosis and related disorders.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) filament light bulb is disclosed. The LED filament light bulb includes a plurality of LED filaments, an RF driver, an antenna, and a cover. The antenna defines a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion of the antenna is electrically connected and in signal communication with the RF driver. The cover defines an external wall and a support structure. The external wall defines an interior volume and the support structure defines an evacuation passageway and a cavity. The evacuation passageway and the antenna are both received within the cavity of the support structure and the evacuation passageway is fluidly connected to the interior volume of the cover.

Abstract: A fuel tank inerting system for an aircraft, the system comprises a catalytic heat exchanger comprising a first flow path and a second flow path for heat exchange with the first flow path. The system further comprises a first inlet arranged upstream of the first flow path of the catalytic heat exchanger for providing a mixture of fuel vapour and oxygen to the first flow path for sustaining a catalysed reaction, and a second inlet arranged upstream of the second flow path for providing a flow of fuel to the second flow path of the catalytic heat exchanger for exchanging heat with the first flow path.

Abstract: A heat transfer segment for a curved heat exchanger, wherein the heat transfer segment comprises a plurality of enclosure bars that at least partially define two opposite ends of the heat transfer segment, wherein the two opposite ends define respective general planes, characterised in that: the enclosure bars are shaped and arranged such that the general plane of one end of the heat transfer segment is not parallel with the general plane of the other end of the heat transfer segment, such that when said heat transfer segment is joined to an adjacent heat transfer segment in an end-to-end fashion the enclosure bars the heat transfer segment may join to corresponding enclosure bars of the adjacent heat transfer segment.

Abstract: A method of forming a component for a heat exchanger is disclosed. The method comprises machining a portion of a metal sheet to form a plurality of protrusions, and forming apertures in the portion of the metal sheet so as to form a plurality of ribs defined by adjacent ones of the apertures, wherein at least one protrusion is located on each of said ribs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a contaminated air stream, the method comprising the step of passing the contaminated air stream through a multistage cleaning reactor, wherein at least two stages of the multistage cleaning reactor comprise marine shell material.

Abstract: A system and method for providing position information of a transit object to a computing device is provided. Global positioning satellite (GPS) information of a transit object can be periodically received. For each of some of the GPS information, one or more candidate points of a transit system can be identified based on the GPS information. Using the one or more candidate points, a most likely path of travel can be determined. Additional position points along the most likely path of travel can be extrapolated and transmitted to a computing device.

Abstract: A system and method for providing position information of a transit object to a computing device is provided. Global positioning satellite (GPS) information of a transit object can be periodically received. For each of some of the GPS information, one or more candidate points of a transit system can be identified based on the GPS information. Using the one or more candidate points, a most likely path of travel can be determined. Additional position points along the most likely path of travel can be extrapolated and transmitted to a computing device.