Abstract: A substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported to the processing apparatus, a cassette support connected to the frame for holding at least one substrate cassette container proximate the transport opening, the support configured so that a sealed internal atmosphere of the container is accessed from the support at predetermined access locations of the container, and the cassette support has a predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region, determined at least in part by boundaries of fluid flow generating differential pressure, so that the predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region defines a continuously steady state fluidic flow isolation barrier disposed on the support between the predetermined access locations of the container and another predetermined section of the support isolating the other predetermined section from

Abstract: Substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect the substrate loading device to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported between the loading device and processing apparatus, a cassette support for holding at least one substrate cassette container, and cassette support purge ports with purge port nozzle locations disposed on the cassette support, each nozzle location being configured so that a nozzle at the nozzle location couples to at least one purge port of the substrate cassette container, wherein each nozzle location defines an interchangeable purge port nozzle interface so that different interchangeable purge port nozzles are removably mounted to respective nozzle interfaces of the nozzle locations that correspond to the different nozzle configurations of the interchangeable purge port nozzle modules, in conformance with and effecting coupling to different ports of different substrate cassette containers having different

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and efficient cipher and key generation and selection capability from a predetermined, randomly changing, fixed size matrix (N) of ciphers and keys resulting in a very high-order approximation (Nr,c??) of a true One Time Pad for encryption solutions such as the CipherLoc Polymorphic Key Progression Algorithmic Cipher Engine. The ciphers are randomly selected from a pool of user supplied ciphers, FIPS 140-2 or other certified ciphers and the keys are produced from various methods for generating a key that includes reading a data stream from a network or a Cryptographic Pseudo Random Number Generator (CPRNG)/Pseudo Random Number Generator (PRNG) or a Predetermined Cryptographic Key Generator (PCKG) or any combination of all. Ciphers and generated keys are randomly paired and stored in a volatile matrix for use by an encryption solution.

Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes system components and a battery pack. The battery pack includes one or more cell balancing resistors, plural battery cells in a circuit with the one or more cell balancing resistors, at least one processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor to determine whether a threshold amount of time has accrued during which the device has not been operated on battery power and, responsive to a determination that the threshold amount of time has accrued, employ the one or more cell balancing resistors of the battery pack to reduce the charge level of the plural battery cells.

Abstract: For selectively restricting the charge level of a battery, methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. One apparatus includes a battery, a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the battery, a processor, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. Here, the processor selects a maximum charge level using the temperature of the battery, where the maximum charge becomes less than a full charge level of the battery in response to the battery temperature being above a threshold temperature. Moreover, the processor restricts charging of the battery to the maximum charge level in response to the temperature of the battery being above the threshold temperature.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a device, including: an input port; a battery pack comprising one or more battery cells; a processor; and a memory that stores instructions executable by the processor to: determine that a connected power plug supplies one or more of a current and a voltage; and thereafter provide current supply from the input port to the battery pack for charging the one or more battery cells; wherein said device operates using battery power concurrent with charging of the one or more battery cells with the current supply from the input port. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An improved bulk bag for containing dry bulk, granular, and/or pulverized materials designed to prevent dust cloud escape and migration during discharge/emptying of the materials in bulk bag using an integrated dust barrier skirt affixed to the exterior of the bulk bag and telescopable to create a dust cloud curtain prior to content discharge.

Abstract: Artificial polynucleotides may have different characteristics than natural polynucleotides so conventional base-calling algorithms may make incorrect base calls. However, because artificial polynucleotides are typically designed to have certain characteristics, the known characteristics of the artificial polynucleotide can be used to modify the base-calling algorithm. This disclosure describes polynucleotide sequencers adapted to sequence artificial polynucleotides by modifying a base-calling algorithm of the polynucleotide sequencer according to known characteristics of the artificial polynucleotides. The base-calling algorithm analyzes raw data generated by a polynucleotide sequencer and identifies which nucleotide base occupies a given position on a polynucleotide strand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and efficient cipher and key generation and selection capability from a predetermined, randomly changing, fixed size matrix (N) of ciphers and keys resulting in a very high-order approximation (Nr,c??) of a true One Time Pad for encryption solutions such as the CipherLoc Polymorphic Key Progression Algorithmic Cipher Engine. The ciphers are randomly selected from a pool of user supplied ciphers, FIPS 140-2 or other certified ciphers and the keys are produced from various methods for generating a key that includes reading a data stream from a network or a Cryptographic Pseudo Random Number Generator (CPRNG)/Pseudo Random Number Generator (PRNG) or a Predetermined Cryptographic Key Generator (PCKG) or any combination of all. Ciphers and generated keys are randomly paired and stored in a volatile matrix for use by an encryption solution.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an electronic device, including: two or more ports; two or more charging circuits, wherein the two or more ports have an associated charging circuit; a battery; a processor; and a memory device that stores instructions executable by the processor to: detect, at a first port, a physically connected plug; detect, at a second port, a physically connected plug; and provide, via the two or more charging circuits, charging to the battery from both of the detected plugs. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a device, including: an input port; a battery pack comprising one or more battery cells; a processor; and a memory that stores instructions executable by the processor to: determine that a connected power plug supplies one or more of a current and a voltage; and thereafter provide current supply from the input port to the battery pack for charging the one or more battery cells; wherein said device operates using battery power concurrent with charging of the one or more battery cells with the current supply from the input port. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: In one aspect, a first device includes at least one wireless charge receiver that comprises a coil and a circuit electrically coupled to the coil. The first device also includes at least one barrier respectively positioned in the first device to transitionably shield, from a magnetic field of a wireless charge transmitter, at least one component of a second device in which the first device is disposable.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to temporary storage systems for the temporary storage of agricultural grain products. The temporary storage systems include an enclosing retaining wall comprised of a plurality of free-standing wall sections. The enclosing retaining wall can include multiple free-standing wall sections arranged in a circular, oval, or substantially rectangular shape. Each free-standing wall section includes one or more corrugated panels coupled with one or more support structures. The support structures can be constructed from a rigid material and include ground supports, which permit the free-standing wall sections to maintain a predetermined angle based on the angle of repose of the agricultural products stored. Each corrugated wall panel includes a plurality of perforations and a plurality of corrugations configured to provide ventilation to the grain product, while maintaining the necessary rigidity to retain the loads imposed by the granular material.

Abstract: An improved bulk bag for containing dry bulk, granular, and/or pulverized materials designed to prevent dust cloud escape and migration during discharge/emptying of the materials in bulk bag using an integrated dust barrier skirt affixed to the exterior of the bulk bag and telescopable to create a dust cloud curtain prior to content discharge.

Abstract: Battery malfunction is limited by accelerating battery discharge once battery voltage reaches a low voltage threshold. This can be done programmatically and/or using a hardware arrangement that shorts the battery to ground when the low voltage threshold is reached.

Abstract: In one aspect, a wireless charge receiver includes a first coil, a second coil, and a circuit operatively coupleable to the first coil and the second coil. The circuit couples and decouples from being able to receive power from the first coil and the second coil based on at least one parameter.

Abstract: In one aspect, a first device includes at least one wireless charge receiver that comprises a coil and a circuit electrically coupled to the coil. The first device also includes at least one barrier respectively positioned in the first device to transitionably shield, from a magnetic field of a wireless charge transmitter, at least one component of a second device in which the first device is disposable.

Abstract: A towable stream gauge platform having an asymmetrical elastic harness comprises a buoyant flexible platform and a harness including a shock cord having first and second lengths interconnected at a loop, both lengths passing slidably through a plurality of retaining rings flexibly attached to pad eyes embedded in the top surface of the platform, a leading end of said first length extending forward of said retaining rings on one side of the platform and the loop extending forward of said retaining rings on the other side of the platform, a terminal end of the second length secured to the top surface of the platform, one end of a pull cord attached to the loop and the other end of the pull cord attached to the leading end, such that the pull cord encounters greater resistance from the loop than from the lead end when under tension.

Abstract: A high power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member, such as a dash panel. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact path assemblies therethrough for transmission of the electrical signals. The cables can be rotated relative to the housing and rotated relative to each other via the contact path assemblies. Ground path assemblies are also provided for grounding the cables. The cables can each be rotatable relative to a portion of the respective ground path assembly.