Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipe transport system. The pipe transport system includes a tow vehicle that moves a pipe trailer on which a pipe segment is loaded, in which the pipe segment includes tubing that defines a pipe bore and a fluid conduit implemented in an annulus of the tubing, and the tow vehicle includes a ripper assembly having a ripper shank. Additionally, the pipe transport system includes a hitch assembly to be secured to the ripper shank of the tow vehicle to enable the tow vehicle to be coupled to a trailer coupler of a tongue assembly implemented on the pipe trailer.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipe transport system. The pipe transport system includes a tow vehicle that moves a pipe trailer on which a pipe segment is loaded, in which the pipe segment includes tubing that defines a pipe bore and a fluid conduit implemented in an annulus of the tubing, and the tow vehicle includes a ripper assembly having a ripper shank. Additionally, the pipe transport system includes a hitch assembly to be secured to the ripper shank of the tow vehicle to enable the tow vehicle to be coupled to a trailer coupler of a tongue assembly implemented on the pipe trailer.

Abstract: A chair having a seat portion that is capable of selectively moving between a rocking position and a stop position, the seat portion being joined to a bottom support comprising a rocking section, a flat section, and a transitional section, the rocking section having a defined curvature and extending between a front end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, the flat section having a substantially flat portion extending between a back end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, in the rocking position the chair is movable along the defined curvature of the rocking section, in the stop position the chair is configured to limit movement of the chair to the stop position, wherein the chair transitions between the rocking position and stop position by rotating past the transitional section of the bottom support.

Abstract: A chair having a seat portion that is capable of selectively moving between a rocking position and a stop position, the seat portion being joined to a bottom support comprising a rocking section, a flat section, and a transitional section, the rocking section having a defined curvature and extending between a front end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, the flat section having a substantially flat portion extending between a back end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, in the rocking position the chair is movable along the defined curvature of the rocking section, in the stop position the chair is configured to limit movement of the chair to the stop position, wherein the chair transitions between the rocking position and stop position by rotating past the transitional section of the bottom support.

Abstract: Technologies for monitoring system API calls include a computing device with hardware virtualization support. The computing device establishes a default memory view and a security memory view to define physical memory maps and permissions. The computing device executes an application in the default memory view and executes a default inline hook in response to a call to an API function. The default inline hook switches to the security memory view using hardware support without causing a virtual machine exit. The security inline hook calls a security callback function to validate the API function call in the security memory view. Hook-skipping attacks may be prevented by padding the default inline hook with no-operation instructions, by designating memory pages of the API function as non-executable in the default memory view, or by designating memory pages of the application as non-executable in the security memory view. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for the use of a type 2 VMM to de-link or isolate underlying processor hardware from an operating system. This may allow the launching of a task that requires direct access to processor hardware, where such access requires the absence of an operating system. Such a task may take the form of a type 1 VMM, such as an information security or integrity VMM, e.g., an anti-malware VMM.

Abstract: Technologies for monitoring system API calls include a computing device with hardware virtualization support. The computing device establishes a default memory view and a security memory view to define physical memory maps and permissions. The computing device executes an application in the default memory view and executes a default inline hook in response to a call to an API function. The default inline hook switches to the security memory view using hardware support without causing a virtual machine exit. The security inline hook calls a security callback function to validate the API function call in the security memory view. Hook-skipping attacks may be prevented by padding the default inline hook with no-operation instructions, by designating memory pages of the API function as non-executable in the default memory view, or by designating memory pages of the application as non-executable in the security memory view. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for the use of a type 2 VMM to de-link or isolate underlying processor hardware from an operating system. This may allow the launching of a task that requires direct access to processor hardware, where such access requires the absence of an operating system. Such a task may take the form of a type 1 VMM, such as an information security or integrity VMM, e.g., an anti-malware VMM.

Abstract: An endoscopic bioptome having a proximal end and a distal end includes a proximal handle assembly including first and second actuators, a distal end effector assembly having jaws for cutting tissue samples, and a hollow member extending between the handle and the end effector assembly. The hollow member includes a first axial portion extending from the proximal end to a second axial portion at the distal end of the hollow member. The second axial portion is more flexible than the first axial portion. The bioptome further includes a control member connected at the proximal end to the handle assembly and at the distal end to the end effector assembly. Actuation of the first actuator causes the control member to open and close the jaws. The bioptome further includes a deflecting device connected at the proximal end to the second actuator and extending through at least a portion of the hollow member.

Abstract: An endoscopic biopsy forceps has a detachable proximal handle portion and a distal portion which includes a pair of jaws mounted at the distal end of a flexible conduit. At least one pull wire extends through the conduit and is coupled to the jaws so that movement of the pull wire(s) through the conduit causes the jaws to open and close. The proximal end of the pull wire(s) is provided with a mating tip and the proximal end of the conduit is provided with a mating sleeve. The handle portion includes a shaft and a spool. The conduit is detachably attached to the shaft, while the pull wire(s) is detachably attached to the spool. Attachment is effected by spring biased coupling devices which engage the mating tip of the pull wire(s) and the mating sleeve of the conduit.

Abstract: Remote control actuators for endoscopic tools are provided. Each remote control actuator includes a driver, a coupler which couple the endoscopic tool to the driver, a power source which power the driver, and a controller coupled to the power source and/or the driver for controlling the power applied to the driver. In conjunction with the controller, a user interface is preferably provided for user control of the remote control actuator which actuates the endoscopic tool. In addition, a sensing/feedback mechanism is preferably provided between the driver and the endoscopic tool and is coupled to the controller and/or the power source. The sensing/feedback mechanism senses the amount of tension or compression on the pull wire(s) of the endoscopic tool and provides a related signal to the controller so that the force applied to the endoscopic tool may be regulated. Various types of power sources are disclosed including electric, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.