Abstract: A fluid handling protection system configured to prevent cavitation in a first pump can include a first pump, a first pump fluid inlet line, a first pump fluid outlet line, a first pump drive unit, wherein the first pump drive unit is operatively coupled to the first pump, a first pressure sensor, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is operatively coupled to the first sensor and the first pump drive unit.

Abstract: The present embodiments disclose a system for maintaining a mixture temperature of a multicomponent spray while minimizing a difference in pressure between the components at an applicator, which can include at least one first component temperature sensor and at least one second component temperature sensor, at least one first component pressure sensor and at least one second component pressure sensor, at least one first component heating element, an applicator, wherein a difference in pressure between each of the multiple components is minimized by adjusting the temperature of the at least one first component; and a control system comprising an interface configured to receive at least one temperature setpoint from a user, wherein the interface is also configured to receive at least one pressure setpoint from a user.

Abstract: Machine learning and computer vision based systems and methods for three-dimensional (3D) printer monitoring are described herein. An example method includes receiving an image of an object during a 3D printing process; determining a printing property associated with the object based upon the image of the object; inputting the printing property associated with the object into a machine learning module; and predicting, using the machine learning module, a 3D printing error.

Abstract: A wireline communications system is described. The wireline communications system includes a printed circuit board (PCB). The wireline communications system also includes a system on chip (SoC) die on the PCB. The wireline communications system further includes an external memory device coupled to a memory interface of the SoC die. The external memory device is coupled to the memory interface of the SoC die through a PCB trace. A length of the PCB trace is configured according to an operating speed of the memory interface.

Abstract: A wireline communications system is described. The wireline communications system includes a printed circuit board (PCB). The wireline communications system also includes a system on chip (SoC) die on the PCB. The wireline communications system further includes an external memory device coupled to a memory interface of the SoC die. The external memory device is coupled to the memory interface of the SoC die through a PCB trace. A length of the PCB trace is configured according to an operating speed of the memory interface.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating drops in microfluidic channels are provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating drops in microfluidic channels are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for confining droplets within a microfluidic channel as well as systems and methods for packing droplets are provided. More specifically, a system and method are provided for controlling the introduction and removal of oil into a microfluidic channel in order to control where drops are allowed to flow within that channel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating drops in microfluidic channels are provided.

Abstract: A die is provided having an unterminated endpoint that capacitively loads its input impedance with a capacitance from capacitor while acting as a receiving endpoint and that isolates its output impedance from the capacitance while acting as a transmitting endpoint.

Abstract: A dynamic body stretching device with an elastic loop stitched to a static loop. The elastic loop forms a hand strap with a threaded on end grip handle. The static loop forms a foot loop. Between the elastic loop and the foot loop are threaded on handgrips held in position by buckle type strap locks. The handgrips have mirrored end ovoid shape allowing gripping and pulling from alternative directions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for confining droplets within a microfluidic channel as well as systems and methods for packing droplets are provided. More specifically, a system and method are provided for controlling the introduction and removal of oil into a microfluidic channel in order to control where drops are allowed to flow within that channel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating drops in microfluidic channels are provided.

Abstract: A plastic injection molding system includes a mold having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a mold cavity, which is configured in a shape of a part to be formed. A source of plastic, having a known heat deflection temperature, is injected into the mold cavity. At least one infrared heat source is disposed adjacent the mold. The at least one heat source is moveable between a first position disposed away from the interior surface of the mold and a second position where the at least one heat source is in communication with the mold cavity surface. A controller is in communication with the at least one heat source and is configured to heat the mold cavity surface to a predetermined temperature below the heat deflection temperature of the plastic resin.

Abstract: A plastic injection molding system includes a mold having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a mold cavity, which is configured in a shape of a part to be formed. A source of plastic, having a known heat distortion temperature, is injected into the mold cavity. At least one infrared heat source is disposed adjacent the mold. The at least one heat source is moveable between a first position disposed away from the interior surface of the mold and a second position where the at least one heat source is in communication with the mold cavity surface. A controller is in communication with the at least one heat source and is configured to heat the mold cavity surface to a predetermined temperature below the heat distortion temperature of the plastic resin.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a railroad tie including a core, a first sleeve encapsulating the core and a second sleeve encapsulating the first sleeve. The first sleeve includes fingers running parallel to a long axis of the core along a top surface and fingers running perpendicular to a long axis of the tie along elongated sides of the first sleeve.

Abstract: A railroad tie comprises a core comprising wood or a wood product, and a first sleeve encapsulating the core, wherein the first sleeve comprises at least one of the group consisting of plastic, plastic-composite, or non-plastic polymers. A second sleeve may additionally encapsulate the first. In a preferred embodiment, the first sleeve is comprised primarily of poly ethylene terephthalate, and the second sleeve is comprised primarily of high density poly ethylene.

Abstract: A mounting for an all-in-one personal computer (10) that has a stand (12) for supporting the computer on a table or desk to enable the computer to be mounted on a wall or at the end of an articulated arm. A bracket (16) has a first wall (16A) that is disposed to confront a face of the stand surrounding the through-hole in the stand and that contains a through-hole (24) that registers with a through-hole (26) in the stand and a second wall (16B) that joins with the first wall and that contains a VESA compliant hole pattern that provides for attachment to a VESA compliant member. A hollow bolt (20) and a nut (22) coact with the registered through-holes to hold the first wall of the bracket fast on the stand.

Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides a genetically tractable in situ non-human animal model for hepatocellular carcinoma. The model is useful, inter alia, in understanding the molecular mechanisms of liver cancer, in understanding the genetic alterations that lead to chemoresistance or poor prognosis, and in identifying and evaluating new therapies against hepatocellular carcinomas. The liver cancer model of this invention is made by altering hepatocytes to increase oncogene expression, to reduce tumor suppressor gene expression or both and by transplanting the resulting hepatocytes into a recipient non-human animal. The present invention also provides methods for identifying and validating tumor suppressor genes by screening pools of shRNAs that target genomic regions deleted in human cancers, such as human hepatocellular carcinomas.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for diagnosing cancers in humans by detecting DNA amplifications in chromosomal region 8p22, which encompasses the FGF-20 gene and the EFHA2 gene. Also provided are cancer treatment methods using inhibitors of FGF-20 and EFHA2. The invention also provides methods for promoting successful regeneration of liver function. These methods can be used therapeutically to improve liver function following transplantation in both recipient and donor subjects.