Abstract: A deflector is disclosed for deflecting air flow in a rotating electrical machine comprising a stator (8), stator windings (10) and a housing (12). The deflector comprises a sheet of material folded to form a deflecting portion (42) and a connecting portion (44). The deflecting portion (42) is arranged to deflect airflow from a gap (14) between the stator and the housing towards the stator windings (10). The connecting portion comprises one or more apertures (48; 52; 54; 56; 58) adjacent to the deflecting portion. The aperture helps to reduce or avoid the Coand{hacek over (a)} effect, and thereby improve the impingement of cooling air on the stator end windings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for solvent-free direct extraction of target compounds from plant matter are disclosed herein. The disclosed systems and methods use low pressure to reduce the evaporation temperature of target compounds without affecting the chemical integrity thereof. Target compounds are extracted from the plant matter in an evacuation chamber, and the extracted target compounds are then collected using a cooling system. Target compounds may be drawn from the evacuation chamber into the cooling system using a carrier gas to facilitate transport of the targeted compounds in the vapor phase. The evaporated target compounds may, for example, be drawn into the cooling system using a recirculation system that includes a blower. The disclosed systems and methods may be used, for example, to extract target compounds from plant matter such as fresh or dried cannabis and hemp, lavender, rosemary, lilac, or other suitable plant matter containing desirable compounds for extraction.

Abstract: A logging-while-drilling (LWD) tool for use within a formation. The LWD tool may include a transmitter, a receiver, and an acoustic isolator. The transmitter may be operable to transmit an acoustic signal into the formation. The receiver may be operable to receive an acoustic response from the formation. The acoustic isolator may be positioned longitudinally between the transmitter and the receiver to reduce a transfer of acoustic energy between the transmitter and the receiver through the LWD tool. The acoustic isolator may include annular chambers formed in a body of the acoustic isolator and positioned along a longitudinal axis of the acoustic isolator.

Abstract: A device for collecting light from one or more incident light beams includes a first surface extending in a first plane and a second surface spaced-apart from the first surface. The second surface extends in a second plane parallel to the first plane. At least one of the first surface and the second surface including an optical polish or forming a reflective mirror coating. An edge surface extends from the first surface to the second surface. At least a portion of the edge surface forms a reflective mirror. At least one structure is formed in the first surface. The structure extends inwardly into the device from the first surface. The structure is configured to redirect light from a light source directed at the first surface.

Abstract: Described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), wherein the recombinant hCG in the composition comprises ?2,3- and ?2,6-sialylation and comprises mono-(1S), di-(2S), tri-(3S) and tetra-(4S) sialylated glycan structures. The recombinant hCG may be obtained by expression in a human cell line, such as the PER.C6 cell line, optionally wherein the cell line is modified using ?2,3-sialyltransferase.

Abstract: A vaso-occlusive treatment system includes a delivery assembly; and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the delivery assembly by a delivery assembly junction. The vaso-occlusive device includes a braided portion formed out of one or more composite wires, a coiled portion coupled to the braided portion, and an intra-device junction coupling the braided portion to the coiled portion. Each composite wire includes a core made from a core metallic material, and an external layer made from an external metallic material different from the core metallic material. One of the core and the external layer has a greater radiopacity and a lesser stiffness, respectively, than the other one of the core and the external layer.

Abstract: Cluster groups define a relationship between clusters in an HCI system. New cluster groups may be created, and a cluster may be added or removed from an existing cluster group. A method and system are disclosed to support a dynamically scaled hyperconverged system with non-overlapping and overlapping cluster groups. A dynamically scalable hyperconverged system may allow for piece-wise upgrades while supporting inter-operable and non-interoperable components having a secure intercommunication capability. A system is disclosed for scaling a single managed hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) where all components are allowed to run a compatible communication protocol (e.g., interoperable communication protocol) but are not required to operate an interoperable software version.

Abstract: Various catheters are provided herein for recording, mapping, and/or ablating target tissue to reduce or eliminate unwanted electrical impulses. In one embodiment, a catheter can have a handle, an elongate body, and an end effector. The end effector has expanded and contracted configurations and can rotate about the elongate body. A plurality of electrodes can also be disposed on the end effector for recording, mapping, and/or ablating target tissue surrounding the catheter. The handle can guide the end effector through transitioning between the configurations and rotating about the elongate body.

Abstract: A communication system includes a data manager unit, a private interface, and an open interface. The data manager unit is configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle and to manage a transmission of data from a control system of the vehicle to a plurality of applications. The private interface is configured to communicably couple the data manager unit to the control system of the vehicle, and to limit communication with the control system via a connection protocol, wherein the connection protocol is configured to prevent direct communication between the data manager unit and an application that does not use the connection protocol. The open interface is configured to communicably couple the data manager unit and the plurality of applications.

Abstract: A communication system supports communication between an end node (101) of a vehicle (103) and a remote correspondent node (105) via a fixed network (107) which comprises a plurality of wireless access points (109) with a directional antenna arrangement for mm wave radio communication using directional beams. A vehicle (103) comprises wireless modems (111, 113, 701, 703) employing electronically steerable beamforming directional antennas for establishing mm wave radio communication links to the access points (109). The wireless modems (111, 701) forms links to two different access points (109). A ink manager (1101) is arranged to terminate a second mm wave radio communication link in response to a link failure a first mm wave radio communication link, and to initialize setup of a third mm wave radio communication link in response to the termination of the second mm wave radio communication link.

Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for prefetching cache resources for a write request from a host to tracks in storage cached in a cache. Cache resources held for a plurality of tracks in a write set are released before expected writes are received for the tracks in the write set. Cache resources for tracks in the write set are obtained, following the release of the cache resources, to use for expected write requests to the tracks in the write set.

Abstract: A full authority digital engine controller (FADEC) based system is also disclosed. The system includes a processor, and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the processor, the tangible, non-transitory memory having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the FADEC to perform operations. The operations may include measuring a first temperature at a first sensor disposed at a first known location of an engine, measuring a second temperature at a second sensor disposed at a second known location of the engine, and estimating at least one of a stress or a strain of a part or component in the engine based on the first temperature and the second temperature. The system may control fuel flow and/or other engine effectors during a thrust transient to limit the estimated stress or the estimated strain of the component from exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.

Abstract: A chromium-free aqueous treatment solution for coating metal surfaces which meets corrosion resistance, electrical contact resistance, and paint adhesion requirements set forth in MIL-DTL-81706B, Class 3. The treatment solution contains a compound of a Group IV-B element, and a vanadium ion. The solution may be inorganic and molybdate-free.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are provided. A clasp or clamp is used to anchor a TR-treatment device to an existing lead of a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) that passes through the tricuspid valve. The TR-treatment device can be a balloon occluder that is adjustable by filling or withdrawing filler material from the occluder through a proximal port implanted in the skin of the patient.

Abstract: A piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducer (PMUT) is disclosed. The device consists of a flexible membrane that is connected to a rigid substrate via flexures. The flexures are defined by slots etched through the perimeter of the membrane. These features release the stress present on the structural layers of the membrane, making it less sensitive to residual stress. The flexures are designed to act as torsion springs so that the membrane's vibration mode shape is highly curved in the piezoelectric actuation area, thereby increasing the electromechanical coupling.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies of network service control for anchoring client devices for network service access control are provided herein. In one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a system is provided and can include a processor and a memory storing computer-executable instructions that, upon execution of the processor, configure the processor to perform operations. The operations can include receiving an anchor instantiation command to anchor one or more client devices to an authorized service location. The anchor instantiation command can initiate an anchor instantiation time period. The operations can include determining, during the anchor instantiation time period, a plurality of anchor attributes associated with the one or more client devices at the authorized location.

Abstract: A cooling device for external cooling of a film tube subjected to internal pressure in the production of blown films of thermoplastic material includes a cooling gas ring with a ring housing and a ring nozzle arranged concentrically to a central axis and being open towards the film tube. At least one inner ring channel extending in the circumferential direction about the central axis and being open radially inwards towards the ring nozzle is included. At least one feed channel for supplying cooling gas is attached to the ring housing and connected to the ring channel. The cooling device also includes at least one flow guiding device arranged in the at least one feed channel. When a cooling gas flows through the flow guiding device, at least a partial flow of the cooling gas is set in rotation about a flow axis prior to flowing into the ring channel.