Abstract: Code running on a processing unit can retain a hold on an active thread thereby preventing another thread running on the processing unit from executing. This can occur when the code requests more threads to be executed than the processing unit can give forward progress to, e.g., more threads than can be run simultaneously. Inserting the conventional yield instruction can lead to processing inefficiency such that the yield instruction can be executed more times than necessary thereby leading to an inefficiency in processing cycles of the processing unit performing the thread-switching routines. A yield occasionally instruction can be inserted into the code instead of the yield instruction. The yield occasionally can limit the times a yield instruction is executed thereby improving the efficiency of the processing cycles. The yield occasionally instruction can be used in non-terminating regions of the code, where the forward progress of other threads cannot be guaranteed.

Abstract: A device and method for increasing infection resistance in a patient includes providing to the patient an intraoral vibration device having a mouthpiece for contacting the an oral cavity of the patient, wherein the intraoral vibration device has a frequency tuned to stimulate production of nasal nitric oxide (NO). Instructions are provided for using the intraoral vibration device by placing the mouthpiece over at least one portion of the oral cavity, and applying a vibratory force at the frequency to stimulate production of nasal NO.

Abstract: A device and method for treating a middle ear disorder in a patient includes providing to the patient an intraoral vibration device having a mouthpiece for contacting an oral cavity of the patient, wherein the intraoral vibration device has a frequency tuned to treat the middle ear disorder, and providing instructions for using the intraoral vibration device. The instructions provided for using the intraoral vibration device include placing the mouthpiece over at least one portion of the oral cavity, and applying a vibratory force at the frequency to treat the middle ear disorder.

Abstract: A soft shackle is provided that incorporates a locking mechanism that prevents or limits travel of a loop from passing back over a shackle knot caused by slippage when not under tension of a load. The locking mechanism controls the loop's ability to expand in size, such as through a positive locking force or establishes a safety factor with respect to the size of the loop needed to slip over the knot, or both.

Abstract: An inflatable pool cover device is provided. The device is designed to address common maintenance issues associated with traditional above-ground pool covers by incorporating a dome-shaped inflatable structure that prevents the accumulation of water, snow, and debris. The device comprises an inflatable body made of UV-resistant and cold-resistant material that inflates to fit securely beneath the pool's top perimeter lip and floats on the water surface, providing stability against displacement due to external forces. The dome's sloped design directs runoff toward its perimeter edges, while an inflatable rim reinforced for durability forms a continuous seal to prevent gaps. The device may include textured, non-slip grip enhancements and internal support ribs or frame members to reinforce structural integrity, particularly for larger pools.

Abstract: A proton cyclotron is provided for dedicated use in head, neck and eye cancers, tumors or other medical conditions including pediatric and other cancers or medical conditions. The method of using a proton cyclotron for treating a tumor, cancer or medical condition of a patient includes positioning the patient on a support platform, such as on a patient table or in a robotic chair, and irradiating the tumor, cancer or other medical condition using a proton particle beam from the cyclotron for a predetermined time sufficient to treat the tumor, cancer or medical condition, wherein the proton particle beam produced by the cyclotron has an energy in a range of 70 MeV to 150 MeV and has a beam current in an amount suitable for radiation therapy, as can include a variable range of beam current for the radiation therapy.

Abstract: A vent assembly for a vehicle cabin comprises a first set of vanes and a second set of vanes, each for directing air into the vehicle cabin, a first cam path and a second cam path defined by one or more cams, the one or more cams being mounted to a common rotatable shaft, and a first cam follower operably coupled between the first cam path and the first set of vanes, and a second cam follower operably coupled between the second cam path and the second set of vanes. Rotation of the common shaft causes the one or more cams to rotate, and the cam followers to follow the respective cam paths, to adjust the relative angle of the first and second sets of vanes. In this way, two different sets of vanes can be controlled differently using rotation of a single shaft.

Abstract: A control system for dynamic control of a climate system of a vehicle in a pre-conditioning operation mode. The climate system comprises a vent having adjustable flow-direction control, an actuator for adjusting the flow-direction of the vent and a controller. The control is configured to receive an input signal indicative of a request for a pre-conditioning operation mode and determine a dynamic vent control scheme in response to the request. The dynamic vent control scheme defines a plurality of vent flow-directions which are output as actuator control signals to adjust the vent flow-direction in accordance with the dynamic vent control scheme.

Abstract: A device and method for seating orthodontic aligners over the dentition of a user includes a light-based device having a bite plate or mouthpiece, with light-emitting elements, for contacting the aligners. Instructions are provided for using of the light-based aligner seating device by placing the mouthpiece over the aligners, applying light radiation during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period, wherein the seating and the fit between the aligners and teeth are better than without use of the light-based device.

Abstract: A trailer coupler security lock includes a housing, locking component, and lock. The lock has a body and a shackle. The locking component has a body and retainer. The open lock shackle is inserted into the front access slot until the shackle contacts the short wall and then the locking component is inserted through the bottom access slot, through the lock shackle. The retainer is inserted into the locking component and secured by the retainer pin. In the unlocked state the locking component is held in the housing by the retainer. The trailer coupler security lock is transitioned to the locked state by inserting the locking component into the ball receiver of the trailer coupler until the locking component ledge contacts the short wall horizontal leg. The lock engages the body of the locking component by forcing the body onto the shackle, engaging the locking mechanism and the locking component.

Abstract: Methods of treating idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in a subject involve reducing urinary and/or blood levels of CD93, reducing or inhibiting CD93-mediated podocyte activation. or reducing or inhibiting CD93 release from glomerular endothelial cells. The methods may include administration of a composition including at least one of an anti-CD93 antibody and an inhibitor of pi integrin.

Abstract: Network architectures interface with several real-time streams that control network operation. The network can analyze stream data by storing incoming raw stream data, processing the data, and controlling network operations based thereon. Specific packets, bits, flags, fields, or messages may be targeted, including HL7 ADTs. Data is queued for processing in a FIFO manner to avoid timeline mistakes. The network sets a configuration value based on the data analyzed in this time ordering, and a relational database can be updated in real-time with these values as stream data is incoming. Separate clean-up functions separately manage the database by adjusting the values as they become old. Timeline information is generated and selectively broadcast based on the operations value, potentially with additional information from the targeted data. The network selectively provides this information to users interfaces and displays as dictated by the operating value and information calculated therefrom.

Abstract: A soft shackle is provided that incorporates a locking mechanism that prevents or limits travel of a loop from passing back over a shackle knot caused by slippage when not under tension of a load. The locking mechanism controls the loop's ability to expand in size, such as through a positive locking force or establishes a safety factor with respect to the size of the loop needed to slip over the knot, or both.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing content by one or more processors are described. A content portion associated with a user is detected. A storage scheme for the content portion is selected based on at least one data source associated with utilization of previous content portions by the user. The content portion is caused to be stored on a computing device according to the selected storage scheme.

Abstract: A device and method for accelerating the conversion of oral bone graft to alveolar bone following extraction in a patient includes a vibrational dental device having a mouthpiece for contacting the dentition. Instructions are provided for using the vibrational dental device by placing the mouthpiece over the dentition, applying a vibratory force during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period, wherein the conversion of bone graft material to mature bone is enhanced and/or accelerated compared to without vibratory treatment.

Abstract: A device and method for treating sleep and awake bruxism includes an intraoral phototherapy device having a mouthpiece for delivering light radiation. Instructions are provided for waking using the intraoral phototherapy device by placing the mouthpiece at the treatment area and applying light radiation during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period wherein the incidence of awake and sleep bruxism is decreased compared to without light treatment.

Abstract: A device and method for seating orthodontic aligners over the dentition of a user includes a light-based device having a bite plate or mouthpiece, with light-emitting elements, for contacting the aligners. Instructions are provided for using of the light-based aligner seating device by placing the mouthpiece over the aligners, applying light radiation during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period, wherein the seating and the fit between the aligners and teeth are better than without use of the light-based device.

Abstract: A device and method for treating facial skin laxity of a user includes an intraoral vibrational device having a mouthpiece for contacting the dentition to transmit the vibration to facial skin. Instructions are provided for the intraoral vibrational device by placing the mouthpiece over the dentition, applying a vibratory force during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period, wherein the skin laxity can be improved than without vibratory treatment.