Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to multiple back gate transistor structures and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a transistor formed over a semiconductor material and an underlying substrate; and multiple isolated contact regions under a body or channel of the transistor, structured to provide a local potential to the body of the transistor at different locations.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses with coolant filters are provided which facilitate heat transfer from an electronic component(s). The method includes providing a cooling apparatus which includes a liquid-cooled heat sink with a thermally conductive structure having a coolant-carrying compartment including a region of reduced cross-sectional coolant flow area. The heat sink includes a coolant inlet and outlet in fluid communication with the compartment, and the region of reduced cross-sectional coolant flow area provides an increased effective heat transfer coefficient between a main heat transfer surface of the conductive structure and the coolant. A coolant loop is also provided coupled to the coolant inlet and outlet to facilitate flow of coolant through the coolant-carrying compartment, and a coolant filter positioned to filter contaminants from the coolant passing through the heat sink.

Abstract: Optimistic concurrency is effectuated to manage constraints in a synchronization environment at multiple computing device endpoints in a consistent fashion without utilizing concentrated centralized constraint logic. Implemented data synchronization constraints that identify false violation scenarios may be automatically resolved without user intervention by using an etag system directed by a master component to assist computing device endpoints to maintain data synchronization among them. Data entries defining each file hierarchy component to be synched are generated and shared with the master component and each computing device endpoint in a synchronization environment. Individual computing device endpoints can use the data entries generated locally with those generated by other computing device endpoints to locally resolve identified false violation scenarios.

Abstract: Provided is a method of inhibiting heterodimerization of HIF-2? to HIF1? (ARNT) comprising binding certain small molecules to the HIF-2? PAS-B domain cavity but not to HIF1? and inhibiting HIF-2? heterodimerization to HIF1? (ARNT) but not inhibiting HIF1? heterodimerization to HIF1? (ARNT). Those certain small molecules are also referenced synonymously as HIF2-HDI and HIF2? heterodimerization inhibitors and also simply as certain small molecules.

Abstract: A system for warning of protruding body parts of a medical vehicle occupant includes a sensor, a feedback device, and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of the occupant, and the processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the medical vehicle, detect a protruding extremity of the occupant based on the sensor data and the contour, and generate a warning using the feedback device, where the warning is based on the detected protruding extremity.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and compositions related to detecting neoplasia in ulcerative colitis patients by detection and analysis of the methylation state of miR-1, -9, -124, miR-137 and/or miR-34b/c in samples from UC patients.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for verifying a magnetic positioning system. One embodiment includes a mounting unit, a drive unit, and a controller. The mounting unit is able to mechanically couple with a device that includes a magnetic sensor. The mounting unit includes a nonconductive mount to attach to the device, and a nonconductive swivel bearing with arms that are rotatably attached to the mount. The drive unit includes a platform, a nonconductive rigid post extending outward from the platform and attached to a center portion of the swivel bearing, linear actuators attached to the platform, and nonconductive shafts attached to the arms of the swivel bearing. Each shaft is attached to a linear actuator for displacement by the actuator. The controller directs the linear actuators to adjust the nonconductive shafts in order to move the swivel bearing, thereby adjusting an orientation and position of the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing 2,3,5-trimethyl benzoquinone or a compound containing 2,3,5-trimethyl benzoquinone, the method comprising the following steps: Oxidation of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas in a two- or multi-phase reaction medium in the presence of a catalyst or catalyst system containing at least one copper (II)-halide to a mixture containing 2,3,5-trimethyl benzoquinone, characterized in that the reaction medium contains water and at least one secondary aliphatic acyclic alcohol having 6 or more, preferably 7 or more, carbon atoms.

Abstract: Unique methods and systems are introduced herein for the determination of unique spatial light modulator based optical signatures of intrinsic and extrinsic scattering surface markers. These techniques can be used to authenticate semiconductor components and systems at various stages during the manufacturing process by measuring and cross correlating the surface marker's unique optical signature. In addition, these techniques can be used with extrinsic surface markers which are added to existing hardware (e.g. containers, locks, doors, etc.). These markers can then be measured for their unique optical signatures, which can be stored and used at a later time for cross-correlation to authenticate the surface marker and verify the hardware's provenance.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptides and variant peptides that exhibit enhanced activity at the GLP-1 receptor, as compared to native glucagon.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a method for playing a portion of a media work which includes steps of: (a) playing the media work; (b) receiving input from a user; (c) analyzing parameters to determine the portion of the media work to play; (d) altering at least a part of the portion; and (e) playing the portion.

Abstract: Information representative of a graph-based program specification has a plurality of components, each of which corresponds to a task, and directed links between ports of said components. A program corresponding to said graph-based program specification is executed. A first component includes a first data port, a first control port, and a second control port. Said first data port is configured to receive data to be processed by a first task corresponding to said first component, or configured to provide data that was processed by said first task corresponding to said first component. Executing a program corresponding to said graph-based program specification includes: receiving said first control information at said first control port, in response to receiving said first control information, determining whether or not to invoke said first task, and after receiving said first control information, providing said second control information from said second control port.

Abstract: A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discrete orientations between the shaft and club head.

Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some examples, the operations can include receiving a video feed of a casino wagering game presented live via a first device. The video feed depicts at least one first symbol from a set of wagering game symbols used for outcomes of the casino wagering game. The operations can further include, after receiving the video feed, compositing a computer-generated image with the video feed to generate a composited video feed. The image represents at least one second symbol from the set of wagering game symbols. The operations can further include providing the composited video feed for presentation of the casino wagering game via a second device separate from the first device.

Abstract: A method of treating a producing well that includes the introduction of a treatment fluid to the producing well from a surface above the subterranean formation, the treatment fluid comprised of at least PPG particles to enhance the oil rate and reduce the water rate of the producing well.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a minimally invasive spinal column realignment system and method of use. The spinal column realignment system includes at least two fasteners, a member, an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and an instrument. The at least two fasteners are configured for insertion into two adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The member is configured to engage the at least two fasteners. The outer sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening and the inner sleeve is configured for insertion through the first opening of the outer sleeve to engage a first fastener of the at least two fasteners and the member. The instrument is configured for insertion through the second opening in the outer sleeve and engagement with the member. A method of using a spinal column realignment system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for distributing a fluid product which is packaged in a tank, the system comprises a base and a cap which are intended to be mounted on the tank together forming a distribution chamber which has a supply passage for packaged product, the cap having a wall which is provided with a skirt for assembly on the tank and a sleeve which is arranged around a nozzle of the base forming between the sleeve and the nozzle a distribution interface which opens in a distribution hole formed in the wall, the wall being reversibly deformable by the pressure of the product in the distribution chamber from a stable closed state of the interface in which the sleeve is arranged in sealed contact around the nozzle towards a deformed opening state of the interface in which the sealed contact is broken in order to allow the distribution of the product contained in the distribution chamber through the distribution hole.

Abstract: Existing methods of producing high quality graphene/graphite oxides are generally accomplished by exfoliating graphite into flakes and oxidizing the graphite flakes with strong oxidizers under extreme conditions and require careful purification. The oxidizers are typically strong acids used in high concentrations at elevated temperatures requiring complicated purification processes to yield oxidized graphene/sheets. The existing processes can cost up to $12,000/gram. This invention uses a mild oxidant combined with mechanical processing where the sole products are oxidized graphite/graphene and water without the need for further purification.