Abstract: The invention provides a device for processing a subset of network orchestration computations to support management of network functions within a service chain spanning multiple domains of a data transport network. The device comprises receiving logic arranged to receive computation inputs expressed in terms of a data model for describing the data transport network; processing logic arranged to process the computation inputs; and outputting logic arranged to output an output of the processing logic, the output expressed in terms of the data model.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising a biologically active substance bound to a graphene-coated dielectric-core particle, and methods for making and using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising a biologically active substance bound to a graphene-coated dielectric-core particle, and methods for making and using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising a biologically active substance bound to a graphene-coated dielectric-core particle, and methods for making and using the same.

Abstract: A torque limiting tolerance ring is disclosed and can include a generally cylindrical body having a sidewall. The sidewall can include an unformed section. A plurality of projections can extend from the unformed section of the sidewall and the plurality of projections can be arranged in a first circumferential row and a second circumferential row. The torque limiting tolerance ring can include a frangible portion that can extend circumferentially around the tolerance ring between the first and second rows of projections.

Abstract: A method for preparing organometallic complexes of the general formula (I): M(RPD)2??(I) in which M may be iron, ruthenium, or osmium, R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having about 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and PD is a cyclic or open chain dienyl system that is known to form a sandwich type complex is provided. The complexes having formula (I) have a metal purity of at least about 99.99%. The method involves reacting a M(III) trichloride hydrate with an HRPD compound and at least one reducing metal, such as aluminum, in an alcohol solvent.

Abstract: Preparation of halogenide-free Platinum(II)acetylacetonate [Pt(acac)2] Platinum(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate [Pt(hfac)2], Platinum(II) trifluoroacetylacetonate [Pt(tfac)2] or Platinum(II)-alkylsubstituted acetylacetonates by the reaction of a halogen free platinum (IV) oxo- or hydroxo-compound, such as PtO2.nH2O (n being an integer from 1 to 4) or H2Pt(OH)6 or Na2Pt(OH)6 or K2Pt(OH)6, with a reducing agent in aqueous solution in the presence of a stoichiometric or higher amount of acetylacetone (acac), potassium acetylacetoante (Kacac) sodium acetylacetonate (Naacac), hexafluoroacetylacetone (hfac), trifluoroacetylacetone (tfac) or alkyl substituted acetylacetones or their salts and an H+ donor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for guarding a cargo on a trailer without a peripheral sidewall against rock damage. The method involves tensioning a sheet of flexible non-supporting material to form a protective shield.