Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for random access in non-terrestrial networks (NTN). An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a user equipment (UE), which includes: a transceiver configured to: receive configuration information associated with repetition of a random access message; and a processor configured to: determine whether to transmit a request for the random access message with repetition, or determine whether to transmit the random access message with repetition for a random access procedure based on the configuration information, wherein the configuration information at least indicates one of the following: a signal strength parameter and a signal strength offset associated with the signal strength parameter; a non-signal-strength parameter; a non-signal-strength parameter and a non-signal-strength offset associated with the non-signal-strength parameter; or a signal strength parameter and a non-signal-strength parameter.

Abstract: A battery system includes neighboring first and second groups of battery cells. The battery system also includes a battery system enclosure configured to house each of the first and second groups of battery cells. The battery system additionally includes a vent channel mounted to the battery system enclosure. The vent channel is configured to expel high-temperature gases to external environment separately from each battery cell of the first group of battery cells and divert the high-temperature gases away from other battery cells of the first group of battery cells and from the second group of battery cells. The vent channel minimizes transfer of the high-temperature gases between the battery cells of the first group and from the first group of battery cells to the second group of battery cells and thereby mitigates propagation of a thermal runaway event in the battery system.

Abstract: A battery cell pack has a plurality of battery cells that are assembled into a prismatic frame, with deformable separators interposed to accommodate elastic and plastic deformation caused by cyclic and acyclic expansion and contraction thereof during charging and discharging over the life of the battery cell pack. The battery cells are arranged in a horizontal stack within the prismatic frame, and the deformable separators are interposed between subsets of the battery cells. The deformable separators exert compressive force on the subsets of the battery cells along a longitudinal axis that is defined by the horizontal stack. The compressive force exerted by the deformable separators is at least a minimum force over a service life of the battery cell pack.

Abstract: A battery cell pack has a plurality of battery cells that are assembled into a prismatic frame, with deformable separators interposed to accommodate elastic and plastic deformation caused by cyclic and acyclic expansion and contraction thereof during charging and discharging over the life of the battery cell pack. The battery cells are arranged in a horizontal stack within the prismatic frame, and the deformable separators are interposed between subsets of the battery cells. The deformable separators exert compressive force on the subsets of the battery cells along a longitudinal axis that is defined by the horizontal stack. The compressive force exerted by the deformable separators is at least a minimum force over a service life of the battery cell pack.

Abstract: Provided are an anti-FXI/FXIa antibody, an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and a pharmaceutical use thereof, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the anti-FXI/FXIa antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof, and a method for treating and preventing a disease, in particular a method for treating thrombosis or thromboembolism-related diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Provided is a dual-agonist compound for both Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) and Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) receptors and application thereof. In particular, provided are a polypeptide analog derived from GLP-1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has an agonist effect on human GLP-1 receptor and human GIP receptor and can be used for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting flaws in a wall of a metallic pipe containing a fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a plurality of sensors distributed around an inner circumference of the metallic pipe, for sensing magnetic field signals from the metallic pipe; a collapsible supporting structure, including a plurality of supporting petals, at a front side of the plurality of sensors for supporting the apparatus; a sail mounted on and extended from bottom ends of the plurality of supporting petals, when the plurality of supporting petals are in an extended state, the sail is expanded to form a shape capable for containing the fluid; a processing module receiving sensed data from the plurality of sensors; and one or more battery modules for electrically powering the plurality of sensors and the processing module.

Abstract: Provided are a calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) agonist compound and application thereof. Specifically, provided are a series of polypeptide CaSR agonist compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have agonist effects on human CaSRs to reduce plasma parathyroid hormone and serum calcium ion levels, and can be used for treatment of metabolic diseases such as primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and tumor-induced hypercalcemia.

Abstract: The present application provides antibodies including antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically recognizing Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor Receptor (GM-CSFR?). Also provided are methods of making and using these antibodies.

Abstract: A series of pharmaceutical compositions containing polypeptide dual agonist compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein same have dual agonist effects on a human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor and a human blood glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor, and can be used for treating non-insulin-dependent diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes, obesity and other related diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a pipeline inspection apparatus and an ultrasonic module for use in a pipeline inspection apparatus, the module comprising: ultrasonic transducers configured to assess the condition of a pipeline; and an elongate body including a front end and a rear end opposed to the front end, the body configured to mount the ultrasonic transducers around the circumference of the elongate body aligned along adjacent transverse planes wherein the ultrasonic transducers aligned along one transverse plane are rotationally offset from the ultrasonic transducers aligned along an adjacent transverse plane.

Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus and a method for detecting flaws in a wall of a metallic pipe containing a fluid. The apparatus includes a collapsible supporting structure for supporting the apparatus, wherein an axis of the apparatus is at or near an axis of the metallic pipe; a plurality of sensors for sensing magnetic field signal from the metallic pipe, the plurality of sensors configured to be distributed around an inner circumference of the pipe without contacting a surface of an inner wall of the metallic pipe; a processing module for receiving sensed data from the plurality of the sensors; and one or more battery module for electrically powering the plurality of sensors and the processing module.

Abstract: A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing and a bore defined by the center housing. The bore has a primary annular groove and a secondary annular groove configured to receive a fluid. A journal bearing is disposed within the bore proximate to a proximate end of the shaft such that the journal bearing, together with the rotating shaft, feeds fluid to the primary and secondary annular grooves. The shaft is further coupled to a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and is supported by the journal bearing for rotation within the bore about the axis. The primary and secondary annular grooves are each in fluid communication with a drain gallery.

Abstract: A turbocharger includes a housing and a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft. A bearing is disposed in the housing and rotatably supports the shaft. The bearing includes a pair of inner bearing surfaces that engage opposite ends of the shaft and a pair of outer bearing surfaces that engage the housing. The pair of inner bearing surfaces have a first axial dimension and the pair of outer bearing surfaces have a second axial dimension that is smaller than the first axial dimension.

Abstract: A turbocharger including a housing and a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft. The rotary assembly being subject to aero-load in a lateral direction. A bearing is disposed in the housing and rotatably supports the shaft, the bearing including an inner bearing surface that engages the shaft and an outer bearing surface that engages the housing, the outer bearing surface having a pair of axially extending recessed grooves extending at least partially along the bearing. The pair of axially extending grooves being located perpendicular to the aero-load direction.

Abstract: A turbocharger including a housing and a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft. The rotary assembly being subject to aero-load in a lateral direction. A bearing is disposed in the housing and rotatably supports the shaft, the bearing including an inner bearing surface that engages the shaft and an outer bearing surface that engages the housing, the outer bearing surface having a pair of axially extending recessed grooves extending at least partially along the bearing.

Abstract: An improved thrust bearing for a turbocharger includes a first bearing surface, a second bearing surface, an internal passageway, a primary pad, and a plurality of secondary pads. The internal passageway fluidly connects the first and second bearing surfaces. The primary pad may be defined on the first bearing surface. The primary pad further defines a first aperture in fluid communication with the internal passageway and an oil feed defined in a turbocharger housing. The plurality of secondary pads may also be defined on the first bearing surface. Each secondary pad in the plurality of secondary pads may include a secondary surface area which is smaller than the primary surface area of the primary pad.

Abstract: A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing which defines a bore, a recess, and an annular groove. The annular groove and the recess may be configured to receive a fluid. A bearing is disposed within the bore proximate to the a turbine wheel such that the bearing, together with the rotating shaft, feeds fluid to the annular groove and recess. The shaft may be further coupled to the turbine wheel at a proximate end and a compressor wheel at a distal end. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and is supported by the bearing for rotation within the bore about the axis. The annular groove is in fluid communication with a drain gallery via a conduit.

Abstract: A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing and a bore defined by the center housing. The bore has a primary annular groove and a secondary annular groove configured to receive a fluid. A journal bearing is disposed within the bore proximate to a proximate end of the shaft such that the journal bearing, together with the rotating shaft, feeds fluid to the primary and secondary annular grooves. The shaft is further coupled to a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and is supported by the journal bearing for rotation within the bore about the axis. The primary and secondary annular grooves are each in fluid communication with a drain gallery.

Abstract: A turbocharger includes a housing and a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft. A bearing is disposed in the housing and rotatably supports the shaft. The bearing includes a pair of inner bearing surfaces that engage opposite ends of the shaft and a pair of outer bearing surfaces that engage the housing. The pair of inner bearing surfaces have a first axial dimension and the pair of outer bearing surfaces have a second axial dimension that is smaller than the first axial dimension.