Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to an air-fluid separator device comprising a plurality of uniquely designed separator components cooperatively arranged to define a pathway through which untreated and potentially contaminated air flows and undergoes treatment in which contaminants, which may be in the form of fluid-based contaminants, are removed from the air before the air is reused (e.g., returned to an intake manifold of an engine). The contaminants may include, but are not limited to, water, oil, carbon particles, and unburned fuel, for example.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling an object includes a head unit device that include shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber configured to contain the STF. The chamber further includes a set of gates between a front channel and a back channel. The set of gates includes a bypass opening set. The head unit device further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the chamber. The set of gates is configured to control flow of the STF between the front channel and the back channel to control rotational movement of the object. An accessory module assists in control of the object.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling an object includes a head unit device that include shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber configured to contain the STF. The chamber further includes a set of gates between a front channel and a back channel. The set of gates includes a bypass opening set. The head unit device further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the chamber. The set of gates is configured to control flow of the STF between the front channel and the back channel to control rotational movement of the object. An accessory module assists in control of the object.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling an object includes a head unit device that include shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber configured to contain the STF. The chamber further includes a set of gates between a front channel and a back channel. The set of gates includes a bypass opening set. The head unit device further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the chamber. The set of gates is configured to control flow of the STF between the front channel and the back channel to control rotational movement of the object.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to the field of valves, and, more particularly, to a unique swinging door check valve having an improved swinging flapper door and sealing gasket design.

Abstract: A structure attachment for a hanging support system includes an attachment body and a structure fastener coupled to the attachment body and configured to fasten the structure attachment to a structural support. A rod fastener is coupled to the attachment body and defines at least one threaded opening configured to mate with a threaded rod. The rod fastener is selectively movable relative to the structure fastener to adjust an angle between an axis of the threaded opening and a longitudinal axis of the structure fastener.

Abstract: A power coupler for transferring rotary power from a rotary power device to a load device includes a shear thickening fluid (STF) and a chamber that contains the STF. The power coupler further includes a drive shaft housed radially within a drive side section of the chamber and protruding outward from an end of the chamber for coupling to the rotary power device. The power coupler further includes a load shaft housed radially within a load side section of the chamber and protruding outward from another end of the chamber for coupling to the load device. The power coupler further includes a drive turbine housed radially within the drive side section and coupled to the drive shaft. The power coupler further includes a load turbine housed radially within the load side section at a fixed operational distance from the drive turbine and coupled to the load shaft.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: A method for execution by a computing entity includes interpreting a fluid flow response from fluid flow sensors to produce a piston position of a piston associated with a head unit device. The head unit device includes a chamber filled with a shear thickening fluid (STF). The method further includes determining a door position based on the piston position. The method further includes determining parameters for wireless signals based on the door position. The method further includes facilitating utilization of the parameters for the wireless signals to promote successful communication of status and/or control of the door via the wireless signals.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for advanced computation models for data analysis and automated decision-making for code change scheduling conflicts. The present disclosure is configured to receive a proposed code change associated with an electronic ecosystem from an end user; compile a set of planned code changes within a code change database; compare the proposed code change against the set of planned code changes; determine a set of affected operations by the proposed code change and the set of planned code changes within the electronic ecosystem using the advanced computation models for data analysis and automated decision-making; determine if a code change scheduling conflict exists between the proposed code change and the set of planned code; and transmit a notification to the end user upon determination of the code change scheduling conflict indicating the proposed code change conflicts with the set of planned code changes.

Abstract: An air conditioner unit may include a bulkhead defining an indoor portion and an outdoor portion, a vent aperture defined in the bulkhead, and a fan assembly for urging a flow of make-up air from the outdoor portion through the vent aperture to the indoor portion. The fan assembly includes a fan housing having two clamshell upper and lower portions that collectively define a fan slot, an arcuate filter slot, and a make-up air duct in fluid communication with the vent aperture. An auxiliary fan is positioned within the fan slot of the fan housing an air filter is positioned within the filter slot.

Abstract: A thermal regulating device is provided that includes a head portion including an inlet port and an outlet port, and a tubular, rod-shaped portion in fluid communication with the head portion at a first end and being enclosed at a second end opposite that of the first end. An axial cartridge is disposed in the tubular, rod-shaped portion, where the axial cartridge provides thermal transfer to an outer surface of the tubular, rod-shaped portion. The tubular, rod-shaped portion detachably mates with a device to provide thermal transfer to the device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing storage and retrieval in an information storage system cache is disclosed that uses the hashing technique with the open-addressing method for collision resolution. Insertion, retrieval, and deletion operations are limited to a predetermined number of probes, after which it may be assumed that the table does not contain the desired data. Moreover, when using linear probing, the technique facilitates maximum concurrent, multi-thread access to the table, thereby improving system throughput, since only a relatively small section is locked and made unavailable while a thread modifies that section, allowing other threads complete access to the remainder of the table.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for cross-border network messaging. An example computer-implemented method includes receiving, from an institution, a transfer request for a real-time transfer, via a real-time payment (RPT) provider, from a sender in a first region to a recipient in a second region. The transfer request includes an amount to be transferred and a proxy unique to the recipient. The method also includes resolving the proxy into account data for an account of the recipient and requesting a quote associated with conversion of the amount from a currency of the first region to a currency of the second region. The method further includes directing the RTP provider to transfer funds, as defined by the quote, from the institution to a liquidity receiver in the first region, submitting the transfer request to a gateway in the second region, and receiving a confirmation of the transfer in the second region.

Abstract: A glass body that includes titania and silica, wherein an average hydroxyl concentration amongst a plurality of segments of the glass body is from about 0 ppm to about 100 ppm and a peak-to-valley of hydroxyl concentration amongst the plurality of segments is about 60 ppm or less, the hydroxyl concentration being measured using a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in transmission, and the plurality of segments including every adjacent segment across a length and a width of the glass body, the length being about 25 mm or more and the width being about 25 mm or more, and the glass body comprising a chlorine concentration of about 100 ppm or less.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: Certain embodiments generally provide an improved tibial base member comprising keel portions that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other embodiments provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts having a mesial lip that helps relieve and or prevent impingement between the femoral component and the tibial eminence. Other embodiments provide improved femoral components having various chamfers to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage.

Abstract: Certain embodiments generally provide an improved tibial base member comprising keel portions that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other embodiments provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts having a mesial lip that helps relieve and or prevent impingement between the femoral component and the tibial eminence. Other embodiments provide improved femoral components having various chamfers to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage.

Abstract: An air conditioner unit including a cabinet having a bulkhead mounted within the cabinet to define an indoor portion and an outdoor portion. A refrigeration loop includes an outdoor heat exchanger positioned within the outdoor portion and an indoor heat exchanger positioned within the indoor portion. A compressor is operably coupled to the refrigeration loop and is configured for urging a flow of refrigerant through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. A makeup air duct extends in fluid communication to the indoor portion of the cabinet. The makeup air duct includes a body and a transition portion in which the body and the transition portion are formed of a polymer foam material.