Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes generating a map of a first satellite's orbital path with respect to Earth's surface. The method further includes identifying, on the map along the first satellite's orbital path, a first portion of Earth's surface from which more than a predetermined number of connection requests are expected to be received. In response to a determination that a footprint coverage region of the first satellite is within a predetermined proximity to the first portion of Earth's surface, a connection processor of the first satellite is caused to perform a predetermined polling-based lookup connection process for fulfilling connection requests. A computer program product, according to another embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: This application relates to methods, systems, and apparatus for replacing native heart valves with prosthetic heart valves and treating valvular insufficiency. In some implementations, a heart valve leaflet clipping mechanism includes a delivery apparatus and clipping arms. The clipping arms are coupled to the delivery apparatus. The clipping arms are movable between an open position and a closed position. The two clipping arms are biased to the closed position. The delivery apparatus is configured to hold the clipping arms in the open position. The delivery apparatus is configured to allow the clipping arms to move to the closed position to engage native heart valve leaflet tissue.

Abstract: Described is a wafer chuck assembly comprising a platen with one or more plasma electrodes, and a radio frequency (RF) assembly comprising at least one RF conductor electrically coupled to the one or more plasma electrodes. The at least one RF conductor comprises a rod with a rod tip coupled to the one or more plasma electrodes, and a rod stem mechanically coupled to a thermal choke with a hollow interior. The rod comprises a first electrically conductive material and has a first width and a first length. The thermal choke comprises a second electrically conductive material, and has a second width and a second length; and the second width is equal or greater than the first width.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), and salts, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, and isotopically enriched derivatives thereof; for example, in the form of a particle (e.g., liposome). Also provided are methods, uses, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits involving the compounds and/or compositions described herein, for methods for delivering an agent described herein (e.g., therapeutic agent, diagnostic agent), or for treating and/or preventing a disease in a subject, and methods of synthesizing these compositions.

Abstract: A minimally invasive suturing device is disclosed. The minimally invasive suturing device has a shaft and a distal tip. The minimally invasive suturing device also has a flexible span coupling the distal tip to the shaft. The flexible span has an angling link, a plurality of bending links, and an end link.

Abstract: A toilet includes a bowl with a sump and a trapway connecting the sump to an outlet of the toilet. The trapway has a zeta shape and is configured to induce a siphon which provides pressure to suction waste water from the bowl during a flush cycle. A trapway supply conduit is connected to the trapway in a tangential orientation to an upleg region of the trapway. The trapway supply conduit supplies water to the trapway, which follows a contour of the inner surface of the trapway supply conduit and continues in the same direction into the upleg region of the trapway by relying on a fluid flow to follow the curve of a convex surface placed proximate to the flow.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods and systems for short form previews of long form media items. A server can provide, to an artificial intelligence (AI) model, a long form media item to be shared with users. The server can receive, from the AI model, one or more frames that are predicted to contain content that is of interest to the users. The server can extract a segment of the long form media item that corresponds to the one or more frames, where the extracted segment corresponds to a short form media item preview. The short form media item preview can be provided for presentation to the users.

Abstract: A computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.

Abstract: Compounds for treating a microbial and/or bacterial infection and, particularly, to compounds that are 5-(substitutedphenyl)-7-thioxo-7,8-dihydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione analogues and their use as anti-microbial or anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: A heating system for heating a target fluid may include an intermediate liquid circulation path for holding an intermediate liquid and a target fluid flow path for conveying the target fluid, where the target fluid flow path and the circulation path are separate from one another but thermally communicate with one another via a heat exchanger. The intermediate liquid may be heated by a heater and circulated in the intermediate liquid circulation path by a pump. A ratio of the maximum heat output of the heater to the volume of the intermediate liquid circulation path may be at least about 5 Watts/cm3. The thermal mass of the intermediate liquid may be 0.3 times the thermal mass of the target fluid or less. The heating system may be utilized in a washing appliance such as a dishwasher, where the target fluid is the wash water used in such appliance.

Abstract: An intravascular lithotripsy apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a balloon assembly that expands and provides shockwaves for any feasible lumen. The balloon assembly may be shielded by an outer catheter providing a smooth surface to ease advancement through the lumen. Also described herein are locking mechanism for securing dual catheters that may be incorporated with any of the apparatuses described.

Abstract: A boat includes at least three trim devices positioned aft of the boat's transom. To improve the boat's ability to get on place, each trim device is initially positioned to a deployed position. The speed of the boat is then determined as the boat gains speed. When the speed of the boat exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the first trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a second predetermined threshold, the second trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a third predetermined threshold, the third trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. At least one of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds is different from the other two of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds.

Abstract: A method of assembling a solar array includes: roll-forming a first length of gutter material into a first gutter channel; roll-forming a second length of gutter material into a second gutter channel; arranging a solar panel between the first gutter channel and the second gutter channel; connecting a first bracket assembly to the solar panel and to a first gutter channel short side; connecting a second bracket assembly to the solar panel and to a second gutter channel long side; downwardly sloping the solar panel in a solar panel slope direction; downwardly sloping the first gutter channel along the first gutter channel longitudinal length in a chosen direction; and downwardly sloping the second gutter channel along the second gutter channel longitudinal length in the chosen direction.

Abstract: According to various implementations of the invention, a vertical Josephson Junction device may be realized using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth of YBCO and PBCO epitaxial layers in an a-axis crystal orientation. Various implementations of the invention provide improved vertical JJ devices using SiC or LSGO substrates; GaN, AlN, or MgO buffer layers; YBCO or LSGO template layers; YBCO conductive layers and various combinations of barrier layers that include PBCO, NBCO, and DBCO. Such JJ devices are simple to fabricate with wet and dry etching, and allow for superior current flow across the barrier layers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to microarchitectural mechanisms for the prevention of side-channel attacks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a processor includes a core having a plurality of physical contexts to execute a plurality of threads, a plurality of structures shared by the plurality of threads, a context mapping structure to map context signatures to respective physical contexts of the plurality of physical contexts, each physical context to identify and differentiate state of the plurality of structures, and a context manager circuit to, when one or more of a plurality of fields that comprise a context signature is changed, search the context mapping structure for a match to another context signature, and when the match is found, a physical context associated with the match is set as an active physical context for the core.

Abstract: A campus board climbing assembly is made up of a plurality of panels stacked vertically, with the front surfaces of the panels together forming a climbing surface. The front surfaces of the panels include climbing grips, such as rungs. The assembly also includes an adjustment system that is configured to move the panels between at least a first position, in which the front surfaces of the panels form a substantially continuous climbing surface, and a second position, in which the front surfaces of the panels form a stepped climbing surface.

Abstract: Disclosed system and method for secure transfer of data between networks. An example method comprises: setting a first state of the gateway, wherein in the first state a destination agent of the gateway is granted access to a first memory and denied access to a second network; while the gateway is in the first state, configuring the destination agent, based on one or more parameters stored in the first memory, to transfer data received from a source agent of the gateway to the second network; changing the state of the gateway to a second state, wherein in the second state the destination agent is denied access to the first memory and granted access to the second network; and while the gateway is in the second state, controlling transfer of the data from the source agent of the first network to the destination agent of the second network.

Abstract: A pet diaper with detachable waste bag capable of collecting feces, in a detachable bag for easier collection and disposal enables a caretaker to easily remove the waste bag from the diaper for quick disposal without making a mess and without having to reach all the way to the ground. Furthermore, the pet diaper has a removable diaper core eliminating the need to change the entire diaper after the pet urinates.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, nucleic acids, transformed yeast cells, and kits useful for rapid and effective multiplexed identification of nanobody binding to a target protein domain.

Abstract: A modular pedestal distribution hub includes a pedestal and a cover attaching to and covering a portion of the pedestal. The pedestal includes a first pedestal section and a second pedestal section. Each of the first pedestal section and the second pedestal section are configured to be attached to form the pedestal. The cover includes a front cover and a back panel. The front cover and the back panel are configured to be attached to form the cover.