Abstract: According to the disclosure, a target analyte detection cartridge includes a sample chamber into which sample is inserted, a metering chamber connected to the sample chamber to meter a predetermined amount of sample, a mixing chamber connected to the metering chamber to receive a magnet bead, and a waste chamber connected to the metering chamber. The metering chamber has one side connected to each of the sample chamber and the mixing chamber and another side connected to the waste chamber. A first pneumatic flow path to which pneumatic pressure is provided is connected to a waste flow path that joins the other side of the metering chamber to connect the metering chamber and the waster chamber.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a target analyte detection cartridge includes a sample chamber into which sample is inserted, a metering chamber connected to the sample chamber to meter a predetermined amount of sample, a mixing chamber connected to the metering chamber to receive a magnet bead, and a waste chamber connected to the metering chamber. The metering chamber has one side connected to each of the sample chamber and the mixing chamber and another side connected to the waste chamber. A first pneumatic flow path to which pneumatic pressure is provided is connected to a waste flow path that joins the other side of the metering chamber to connect the metering chamber and the waster chamber.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to metadata operations in a storage system. An example includes receiving, by a storage controller of a deduplication storage system, a plurality of data streams to be stored in persistent storage of the deduplication storage system; identifying, by the storage controller, a set of journals in a first journal group that are modified during a first backup process; determining, by the storage controller, a count of the set of journals that are modified during the first backup process; comparing, by the storage controller, the determined count to a migration threshold; and migrating, by the storage controller, at least one journal of the set of journals to a second journal group based at least on a comparison of the determined count to the migration threshold.

Abstract: Described is a semiconductor processing system including a measurement tool configured to measure warpage characteristics in a semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor processing system further includes a pixelated surface configured to retain the semiconductor wafer, where the pixelated surface approximates the warpage characteristics to conform to the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor processing system further includes a semiconductor processing tool configured to perform processing on the semiconductor wafer while it is retained on the pixelated surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for opposed terminals of an electrical device includes magnetic material carried by a cover formed of an electrically insulative material and concurrently covering the terminals, and a magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and the terminals magnetically coupling the cover to the terminals. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes covers formed of an electrically insulative material and connected by hinges to the electrical device for movement between open positions away from the terminals and closed positions covering the respective terminals.

Abstract: A joist assembly system that is structured for dynamic retrieval of components, dynamic and precise positioning and location of retrieved components, assembly of the components to form a joist, and delivery of the assembled joist. The joist assembly system has a plurality of material handling systems, a plurality of welding systems, and a rigging table system. The material handling systems are structured to load and position the components such as chords and webs onto the rigging table. The rigging table in turn supports the chords or webs. Subsequently, the plurality of welding systems weld the webs to the chords to form the joist.

Abstract: Apparatus for opposed terminals of an electrical device includes magnetic material carried by a cover formed of an electrically insulative material and concurrently covering the terminals, and a magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and the terminals magnetically coupling the cover to the terminals. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes covers formed of an electrically insulative material and connected by hinges to the electrical device for movement between open positions away from the terminals and closed positions covering the respective terminals.

Abstract: An apparatus has a plurality of photonic elements. At least two photonic elements forming a cavity. At least one photonic element receives first electromagnetic radiation from outside the cavity and transmits the first electromagnetic radiation into the photonic cavity. At least one photonic element receives second electromagnetic radiation from outside the cavity and transmits the second radiation into the photonic cavity. A photonic memory disposed in the cavity comprises an atomic system that: receives a photon field of first radiation; receives second radiation; stores at least a portion of the field of the photon in the atomic system via an atomic transition using the photon and the received second radiation; emits the stored portion of the photon upon receiving third electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus directs the photon into the photonic memory, after being reflected into the photonic cavity by at least one of the photonic elements; and outputs the emitted portion of the field into the cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus has a plurality of photonic elements. At least two photonic elements forming a cavity. At least one photonic element receives first electromagnetic radiation from outside the cavity and transmits the first electromagnetic radiation into the photonic cavity. At least one photonic element receives second electromagnetic radiation from outside the cavity and transmits the second radiation into the photonic cavity. A photonic memory disposed in the cavity comprises an atomic system that: receives a photon field of first radiation; receives second radiation; stores at least a portion of the field of the photon in the atomic system via an atomic transition using the photon and the received second radiation; emits the stored portion of the photon upon receiving third electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus directs the photon into the photonic memory, after being reflected into the photonic cavity by at least one of the photonic elements; and outputs the emitted portion of the field into the cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a non-linear photonic element for outputting a signal and idler photon pair. The apparatus further comprises a module configured to, based on receiving one or more control signals, controllably store photons and controllably output stored photons. The apparatus further comprises a detector arrangement comprising one or more detectors for detecting light. The module is further configured to receive at least one of the signal and idler photons of the pair. The module is further configured to at least partially store one of the signal or idler photons of the pair. The module is further configured to output the said at least partially stored signal or idler photon along an optical path towards the at least one detectors. The apparatus is configured to direct the other of the signal or idler photon towards the detector arrangement.

Abstract: One illustrative method disclosed herein includes positioning a first tubular adjacent a second tubular, wherein one of the first and second tubulars includes a plurality of radially deflectable fingers formed in an end thereof, mating the first and second tubulars into mated engagement with one another, wherein, during the mating of the first and second tubulars, the radially deflectable fingers deflect in a radial direction, and expanding the first and second tubulars by forcing an expansion mandrel through the mated first and second tubulars such that the expanded first and second tubulars have an expanded inside diameter that is greater than an initial inside diameter of the first and second tubulars.

Abstract: One illustrative method disclosed herein includes positioning a first tubular adjacent a second tubular, wherein one of the first and second tubulars includes a plurality of radially deflectable fingers formed in an end thereof, mating the first and second tubulars into mated engagement with one another, wherein, during the mating of the first and second tubulars, the radially deflectable fingers deflect in a radial direction, and expanding the first and second tubulars by forcing an expansion mandrel through the mated first and second tubulars such that the expanded first and second tubulars have an expanded inside diameter that is greater than an initial inside diameter of the first and second tubulars.

Abstract: Methods of treating infectious diseases, such as a viral diseases, and methods of enhancing the effectiveness of a vaccine against an infectious disease, such as a viral disease, with an ICOS agonist, such as an anti-ICOS agonist antibody, are provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for opposed terminals of an electrical device includes magnetic material carried by a cover formed of an electrically insulative material and concurrently covering the terminals, and a magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and the terminals magnetically coupling the cover to the terminals. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes covers formed of an electrically insulative material and connected by hinges to the electrical device for movement between open positions away from the terminals and closed positions covering the respective terminals.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for obtaining a high temperature superconducting (HTS) cable assembly and filling the HTS cable assembly with a molten metal, such as solder.

Abstract: One illustrative method disclosed herein includes positioning a first tubular adjacent a second tubular, wherein one of the first and second tubulars includes a plurality of radially deflectable fingers formed in an end thereof, mating the first and second tubulars into mated engagement with one another, wherein, during the mating of the first and second tubulars, the radially deflectable fingers deflect in a radial direction, and expanding the first and second tubulars by forcing an expansion mandrel through the mated first and second tubulars such that the expanded first and second tubulars have an expanded inside diameter that is greater than an initial inside diameter of the first and second tubulars.

Abstract: One illustrative method for top to bottom expansion of tubulars within a wellbore comprises positioning the tubular, with an expansion mandrel positioned therein, within the well and expanding the tubular by forcing the expansion mandrel through the tubular in a down-hole direction of the well while forcing well fluid displaced by the expansion of the tubular into the formation.

Abstract: A digital state device may include a first circuit terminal that obtains a clock signal from a first integrated circuit. The digital state device may further include a second circuit terminal that transmits the clock signal to a second integrated circuit. The digital state device may further include digital logic circuitry coupled to the first circuit terminal and the second circuit terminal. In response to obtaining an in-band notification signal in reverse of the clock signal and from the second integrated circuit, the digital logic circuitry sets the clock signal to a first predetermined value. In response to the digital logic circuitry determining that the clock signal exceeds a predetermined amount of time at the first predetermined value, the digital logic circuitry sets the clock signal to a second predetermined value that is different from the first predetermined value.

Abstract: A digital state device may include a first circuit terminal that obtains a clock signal from a first integrated circuit. The digital state device may further include a second circuit terminal that transmits the clock signal to a second integrated circuit. The digital state device may further include digital logic circuitry coupled to the first circuit terminal and the second circuit terminal. In response to obtaining an in-band notification signal in reverse of the clock signal and from the second integrated circuit, the digital logic circuitry sets the clock signal to a first predetermined value. In response to the digital logic circuitry determining that the clock signal exceeds a predetermined amount of time at the first predetermined value, the digital logic circuitry sets the clock signal to a second predetermined value that is different from the first predetermined value.