Abstract: A cardiac assist device includes an expandable cup with a pumping chamber having at least one inflow aperture, an outflow nozzle in communication with the chamber, and a volume displacement member inside the chamber. The volume displacement member is cyclically movable between a low-volume state and a high-volume state at a frequency F, wherein a displacement volume of blood Vd is displaced from the chamber through the nozzle during each cycle. When the volume displacement member moves at frequency F, the device increases momentum of blood flowing through the device such that flow rate of blood exiting the nozzle is substantially greater than the frequency F multiplied by the displacement volume Vd. In some embodiments, the volume displacement member includes a balloon having a proximal region that is distanced from an inner wall of the chamber more than a distal region of the balloon when the balloon is fully inflated.

Abstract: A module having a longitudinal axis, a hydraulic actuator, and a pump for supplying the hydraulic actuator with fluid, the pump can include axial pistons intended to be movable to rotate about the longitudinal axis and configured to transfer the fluid to the hydraulic actuator, a connecting plate connected to the axial pistons and engaging with an annular main plate centered on the longitudinal axis intended to be rotated about the longitudinal axis and tilted relative to the longitudinal axis, the connecting plate being arranged between the main plate and the axial pistons, the axial pistons being movable to rotate in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, the tilting of the main plate resulting in the movement of the axial pistons in the direction.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes for the production of fuels with fully renewable content, more specifically in the production of high octane gasoline (RON above 92 and/or MON above 83) and middle distillates. More specifically, the present invention relates to the co-processing of bio-oil and grease streams in the presence of an intermediate pore size zeolite catalyst, to produce more and better gasoline, reducing the amount of heavy fractions of low commercial value.

Abstract: Disclosed examples determine a duplicated audience size representative of panelists exposed to television media and digital media; determine a panel duplication reach based on the duplicated audience size and a panelist population; determine a did-not-view reach based on a television audience size, a digital audience size, the duplicated audience size, and the panelist population; obtain an overlap multiplier as a ratio of (1) a product of the panel duplication reach and the did-not-view reach and (2) a product of a television panel reach and a digital panel reach; determine a duplication factor for a media item based on a television audience reach, a digital audience reach, and the overlap multiplier; and determine a total audience for the media item based on the television audience reach, the digital audience reach, and the duplication factor.

Abstract: Methods and systems for inducing sleep in a subject. The method includes emitting, by a transducer, a first neuromodulatory signal to the subject based on a signal parameter during a first time period. A first biomarker signal of the subject is measured by a first detector a during a second time period. The second time period is subsequent to or at least partially overlaps with the first time period. The method includes determining, by a controller, a characteristic of the first biomarker signal and adjusting, by the controller, the signal parameters based on the characteristic thereby forming an adjusted parameter. Based on the adjusted parameter, the method includes performing at least one of the following: emitting, by the transducer, a second neuromodulatory signal to the subject during a third time period based on the adjusted parameter; or ceasing further emission of neuromodulatory signals based on the adjusted parameter.

Abstract: A resin material can be injection molded onto a thermoplastic material, thereby chemically bonding the resin material to the thermoplastic material and forming a structure comprising a first side comprising the thermoplastic material and a second side comprising the resin material.

Abstract: A propeller blade or airfoil for a turboprop engine made from composite material including a matrix-densified fibrous reinforcement, the propeller blade or airfoil including, in the direction of its span, a root and an aerodynamic profile. The fibrous reinforcement includes a fibrous preform having three-dimensional weaving with a root preform portion and an aerodynamic profile preform portion. The fibrous preform includes a separation delimiting a recess that forms a cavity extending both into the root and into the aerodynamic profile. A spar is present in the cavity, the spar including an aerodynamic profile shaping portion positioned in a first portion of the cavity and a root shaping portion positioned in a second portion of the cavity. The root has a rotationally symmetric shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration-damping apparatus (18) for a winding device (4) of a textile machine (1), which textile machine produces cross-wound packages (5), the vibration-damping apparatus being provided for reducing the vibrations that occur at the pivotably mounted package cradle (8) during the winding operation of the textile machine (1). According to the invention, in order to obtain a vibration-damping apparatus which is unproblematic both with regard to safety and with regard to contamination and which also always ensures a vibrationally relatively stable state of the package cradle, the vibration damper is in the form of a friction damper (20) having friction forces of different intensity depending on the working direction, the friction forces acting as the cross-wound package (5) lifts off during the winding operation being greater than the friction forces acting during the return of the cross-wound package (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to X-ray imaging. In order to improve the throughout of an X-ray imaging system, an apparatus is provided for managing an imaging workflow of an X-ray imaging system for an upcoming imaging sequence. The apparatus comprises an input unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. The input unit is configured to receive data including (i) a current temperature profile of an X-ray anode inside a tube housing of the X-ray imaging system, (ii) information about a heat capability and a cooling rate of the X-ray anode, (iii) information about a heat capability and a cooling rate of the tube housing, (iv) information about a current operation condition of the X-ray imaging system, and (v) information about a planned operation condition of the X-ray imaging system for the upcoming imaging sequence, wherein the planned operation condition comprises a sequence of planned scans, each planned scan being associated with a respective set of planned scan parameters.

Abstract: A method for identifying a radio frequency (RF) tag is illustrated. The method includes receiving a user input pertaining to a data portion to be searched in one or more RF tags and a semantic information associated with the data portion, determining an encoding scheme based on the semantic information associated with the data portion to be searched, encoding the data portion using the determined encoding scheme to generate an encoded data portion, transmitting an interrogation command to the one or more RF tags, and receiving the response signal from the RF tag.

Abstract: Quick coupler for coupling a tool on a working arm of a public works machine, with two connection components equipping the tool, two coupling components for coupling with the connection components, a security component mounted for free rotation, at least one locking component, a translationally movable release component adapted to allow the security component to rotate. The release component with at least one translationally movable part adapted to be in contact with at least one surface, the shape of which is adapted to that of the security component, and a security component with at least one surface adapted to be in sliding contact with at least one complementary shaped surface of a connection component, the sliding contact inducing a rotation of the security component when the connection component moves out of its accommodation housing defined by the first coupling component.

Abstract: Method and system for transitioning from a first liquid fuel supplied to a combustor of a gas turbine system to a second liquid fuel supplied to the combustor utilizing a fuel pump configured to supply both fuels from the fuel pump during the transition without shutting down the gas turbine system. Through utilizing a fuel pump and adjusting the operation of the fuel pump during the transition, the additional costs, size, and operational complexity associated with multiple liquid fuel trains to facilitate operation of the gas turbine system with multiple liquid fuels may be avoided. The utilization of multiple liquid fuels during operation of a gas turbine system increase the operational flexibility of the gas turbine system by enabling the utilization of varied liquid fuel sources and/or local liquid fuel sources during a steady-state operation, yet utilizing standardized fuel sources for startup or shutdown procedures.

Abstract: A method for adapting a shared organization device for different users of a plurality of users includes: identifying a first user of the plurality of users associated with the shared organization device that is interacting with the shared organization device based on a first user input; determining one or more user-associated display settings for the first user based on a physical ability and a cognitive ability of the first user; displaying an interactive user interface of the shared organization device based on the one or more user-associated display settings for the first user, comprising: displaying one or more interactive affordances at a first location of the touch screen display based on the physical ability of the first user, and displaying one or more symbolic representations of one or more tasks assigned to the first user based on the cognitive ability of the first user.

Abstract: The proposed invention takes available data from existing sources and pulls out the threads that are important for government or union contracting compliance. Additionally, the system formats the data such that it is standardized and actionable. For example, payroll data, fringe benefit plan(s) data, contractual data, and employee census data can be viewed in a way that separates and highlights important aspects of each data set. The invention may also utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to error check and discover missing or mislabeled data. The system standardizes the data such that compliance monitoring and analysis may be done in near real time. In addition, the invention allows for enhanced management of detected payment overages.

Abstract: A method of performing a Dilithium signature operation on a message M using a secret key sk, including: generating a polynomial y using an ExpandMask function; calculating a polynomial z based upon y, c, and s1; performing a bound check on z based upon ?1 and ?; performing a bound check on ct0 based upon ?2; calculating a polynomial {tilde over (r)} based upon A, z, c, t, ?, and w1; performing a bound check on {tilde over (r)} based upon ?2 and ?; calculating a hint polynomial h based on the {tilde over (r)}; and returning a digital signature of the message M where the digital signature includes z and h.

Abstract: Gear pump with intermeshing gearwheels enclosed by a housing with bearing journals on shaft axes projecting laterally from the gear wheels mounted in the housing by slide bearings each having a slide bearing length, each having a lubrication pocket with radial expansion. The lubrication pocket is spaced from a gear-side end face of the respective slide bearing by a first distance, having a first bar with a first bar width with axial expansion corresponding to a slide bearing surface. The lubrication pocket is spaced apart by a second distance from the bearing end face opposite the gear end face. A second bar with a second bar width with axial extension corresponds to a slide bearing surface, a bore leads through the slide bearing and communicates with the lubrication pocket at an injection point. The bore is operatively connected to a conveying device for conveying lubricating medium into the lubrication pocket.

Abstract: A system includes an electrical connection system configured to transmit electric power to a plurality of devices associated with a structure and a control system associated with the structure. The control system is configured to receive data indicative of a respective priority associated with the plurality of devices and operate the electrical connection system to control flow of electric power to the plurality of devices based on the data.

Abstract: Provided herein are ready-to-use premixed pharmaceutical compositions of nicardipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and methods for use in treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.

Abstract: A portable solar farm may comprise a plurality of solar panels and a collapsible frame coupled to the solar panels. The collapsible frame may be configured to collapse into a compact configuration for storage or transport. The collapsible frame may also be configured to expand to arrange the plurality of solar panels at a common angle for power generation. A wheel system may be coupled to the collapsible frame to facilitate transport of the portable solar farm. The portable solar farm may include a locking mechanism configured to secure the collapsible frame in an expanded position. At least one actuator may be coupled to the collapsible frame. A control system may be configured to operate the actuator to adjust an expansion of the collapsible frame. The control system may determine a geographic location of the portable solar farm and calculate an optimal angle for the solar panels based on the location.

Abstract: A method for managing transmission over a network by adjusting a flow control window based on one or more parameters obtained from one or more connections, applications or network conditions. In one embodiment a controller modifies the receiver TCP advertised window of one or several connections to match the end-to-end bandwidth-delay product (BDP) for bandwidth fair sharing and improving the quality of experience (QoE). The controller can be placed in any given entity managing packets, such as a sender entity, a transmitting entity or any other entity handling connection packets. A mechanism for estimating available path bandwidth and/or link capacity and location by analyzing the distribution of inter-packet arrival times. Packet pair dispersion analysis can be utilized based on passive evaluation of the acknowledgements of a TCP flow or based on active probing. Machine learning using a neural network can be used to analyze the distribution of inter-packet arrival times.