Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a plurality of lineal segments joined at corners. Each of the lineal segments extend between first and second ends. One or more of the lineal segments of the plurality of lineal segments is a composite lineal segment and includes a first component lineal segment and a second component lineal segment. The first and second component lineal segments are coupled at an assembly joint in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: Provided are modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides and methods of using the same to modulate ADAM10 biological activities, inhibit ADAM10 biological activities associated with diseases, disorders, or conditions in subjects, including but not limited to decreasing inflammation and inhibiting undesirablecell proliferation. In some embodiments, the modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides are based on SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, and in some embodiments include modifications at or near the N-terminal and/or the C-terminal ends of the disclosed peptides as well as substitutions, insertions, and deletions at one or more amino acid positions of the ADAM10 prodomain peptides disclosed herein.

Abstract: This disclosure provides ADAM8 modulating peptides, nucleic acids encoding ADAM8 modulating peptides, and methods for using the same to modulate ADAM8 biological activities in vitro and/or in vivo, to inhibit ADAM8 biological activities associated with diseases or disorders in subjects including gene therapy or cell based therapies. Specifically, methods are provided to decrease inflammation, and to inhibit undesirable cellular proliferation, fibrosis, and angiogenesis. In some embodiments, the ADAM8 modulating peptides or nucleic acids encoding them include modifications of one or more amino acids of the human ADAM8 prodomain amino acid sequence, and in some embodiments the ADAM8 modulating peptides include other modifications such as but not limited to the addition of PEG groups.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies are disclosed herein. The mattress assemblies can include a multilayered construction having a base layer, a coil layer, and a zoned cushioning layer. The zoned cushioning layer can include two or more cushioning members made of an elastomeric cushioning material. The cushioning members can be disposed in a hip region, a shoulder region, and/or a leg region of the mattress assembly. One or more support and/or comfort layers can also be included.

Abstract: Provided are ADAM9 modulating peptides and methods for using the same to modulate ADAM9 biological activities in vitro and/or in vivo, to inhibit ADAM9 biological activities associated with diseases or disorders in subjects, to decrease inflammation, and to inhibit undesirable cellular proliferation, fibrosis, and angiogenesis. In some embodiments, the ADAM9 modulating peptides include modifications of one or more amino acids of the human ADAM9 prodomain amino acid sequence, and in some embodiments the ADAM9 modulating peptides include other modifications such as but not limited to the addition of PEG groups.

Abstract: Provided are modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides and methods of using the same to modulate ADAM10 biological activities, inhibit ADAM10 biological activities associated with diseases, disorders, or conditions in subjects, including but not limited to decreasing inflammation and inhibiting undesirable cell proliferation. In some embodiments, the modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides are based on SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, and in some embodiments include modifications at or near the N-terminal and/or the C-terminal ends of the disclosed peptides as well as substitutions, insertions, and deletions at one or more amino acid positions of the ADAM10 prodomain peptides disclosed herein.

Abstract: A one-piece piston having an investment or other permanent or non-permanent mold/die precision cast piston crown, rod flange and piston skirt. The piston crown has a relative constant thickness, a flange requiring minimal machining and a skirt providing for a wall with a support against the angular shifting of the piston. This improves the distribution of heat within such crown and the angular stability of the piston wall at the piston rod connection.

Abstract: A one-piece piston having an investment or other permanent or non-permanent mold/die precision cast piston crown, rod flange and piston skirt. The piston crown has a relative constant thickness, a flange requiring minimal machining and a skirt providing for a wall with a support against the angular shifting of the piston. This improves the distribution of heat within such crown and the angular stability of the piston wall at the piston rod connection.

Abstract: A method, programmed medium and system are disclosed which provide increased secure tracking of materials and products through the use of a unique coding scheme. The coding scheme contains a unique security code identifier issued by a sole certification agency, and includes a non-coded scheme for public information, and a coded scheme for private information regarding the sourcing and development of materials and products. The disclosure provides for full tracking of a product throughout the supply chain by only certified participants. The disclosed system allows for increased secure tracking of materials and products, and allows for access to greater amounts of information at various stages of manufacture and/or assembly regarding a given material or product.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to coolant flow control apparatus, in association with a liquid flow through heat exchanger situated to cool one or more electronic or other device. The apparatus comprises a first input channel for carrying liquid coolant to a first input of the heat exchanger, and further comprises a flow control device positioned along a flow path that includes the first input channel. The flow control device is provided with a gating element supported for selected movement across the flow path, in order to selectively vary the amount of coolant moving through the flow path. The apparatus further include an actuator located in the flow control device that comprises a metal component which is directly tied to the gating element, wherein the metal component changes its shape in response to specified changes in coolant temperature, and a given change in the shape of the metal component acts to selectively move the gating element with respect to the flow path.

Abstract: Resistance training apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes an exercise station having a support portion and at least one user interface operatively coupled to the support portion by an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a housing attached to the support portion, and a coupling device pivotably attached to the housing and moveable throughout an angular range, the coupling device being coupled to the at least one user interface and configured to move through at least a portion of the angular range during use of the at least one user interface.

Abstract: An embodiment is directed to an IC mounting assembly that comprises an IC device having a first planar surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive first terminals are located at the first surface. The assembly further comprises an IC device mounting platform having a second planar surface in closely spaced relationship with the first surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive second terminals are located at the second surface, each second terminal corresponding to one of the first terminals. A solder element extends between each first terminal and its corresponding second terminal, and a constraining element is fixably joined to the second surface, wherein the constraining element has a CTE which is selectively less than the CTE of the mounting platform at the second surface. The constraining element is provided with a number of holes or apertures, and each hole is traversed by a solder element that extends between a first terminal and its corresponding second terminal.

Abstract: A method, programmed medium and system are disclosed which provide increased secure tracking of materials and products through the use of a unique coding scheme. The coding scheme contains a unique security code identifier issued by a sole certification agency, and includes a non-coded scheme for public information, and a coded scheme for private information regarding the sourcing and development of materials and products. The disclosure provides for full tracking of a product throughout the supply chain by only certified participants. The disclosed system allows for increased secure tracking of materials and products, and allows for access to greater amounts of information at various stages of manufacture and/or assembly regarding a given material or product.

Abstract: Systems and methods for functional training exercises having a function-specific user interface are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly for performing a functional training exercise that simulates an activity involving a hand-held device includes a load, a support assembly, and a force-transferring assembly. A user interface includes a handle configured to resemble at least a portion of the hand-held device that is grasped by a user. An interface coupling assembly pivotably couples the handle and the force-transferring assembly. A training force applied to the handle by the user during movement of the handle along a functional training path induces an associated force on the load. In particular embodiments, the handle is configured to resemble a golf club, a baseball bat, a racquet, a hockey stick, and a sporting device configured to be thrown, such as a baseball.

Abstract: A one-piece piston having an investment or other permanent or non-permanent mold/die precision cast piston crown, rod flange and piston skirt. The piston crown has a relative constant thickness, a flange requiring minimal machining and a skirt providing for a wall with a support against the angular shifting of the piston. This improves the distribution of heat within such crown and the angular stability of the piston wall at the piston rod connection.

Abstract: A thermal flow material-free thermally conductive interface between a mounted integrated circuit device and a heat sink that comprises a mounted integrated circuit device, a heat sink vertically disposed over the device, a vertically compressible thermally conductive member unattachably disposed between the device and the heat sink, and an unattached frame member horizontally enclosing the compressible member.

Abstract: This invention relates to an articulated two piece piston designed for reciprocable movement within a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The piston has a crown of high-strength ferrous material that is precision cast net to finished dimensions on all inner and outer surfaces to provide a controlled thickness throughout to ensure mechanical and thermal consistency without any additional machining of the crown. The crown is attached to a separate skirt by the use of a wrist pin, wherein the skirt is made of ferrous or non-ferrous materials by casting or other means.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load, a support assembly, a force-transferring assembly operatively coupled to the load and to the support assembly, and an exercise station operatively coupled to the force-transferring assembly. The exercise station includes a user interface, at least one adjustment assembly configured to adjust a position of the user interface, and an actuator assembly selectively engageable with the at least one adjustment assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to approximately simultaneously enable vertical and horizontal adjustment of the user interface when the actuator assembly is actuated to release the at least one adjustment assembly, and to approximately simultaneously disable adjustment of the user interface when the actuator assembly is actuated to lock the at least one adjustment assembly.

Abstract: Resistance training apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes an exercise station having a support portion and at least one user interface operatively coupled to the support portion by an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a housing attached to the support portion, and a coupling device pivotably attached to the housing and moveable throughout an angular range, the coupling device being coupled to the at least one user interface and configured to move through at least a portion of the angular range during use of the at least one user interface.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities (e.g., atomic sulfur) from a reticle for use in photolithography is provided. In one embodiment, a reticle (or photomask) comprising a plate, a first layer over the plate, and a photoresist layer over the first layer is provided. The photoresist layer is removed with a first chemistry comprising a sulfur-containing compound. At least a portion of the first layer is removed with a second chemistry comprising a sulfur-containing etchant, thereby exposing portions of the plate. Removing the photoresist layer and/or at least a portion of the first layer leaves sulfur on at least portions of the reticle. In a cleaning step, the reticle is contacted with one or more excited species of oxygen to remove residual sulfur and other contaminants, such as carbon, sulfur and oxygen-containing species. Methods of embodiments can be used to clean, e.g., binary photomasks, attenuated phase shift masks (APSMs) and high transmission attenuated photomasks.