Abstract: A valve assembly for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module may include a valve housing and a plurality of adjustable valves. The valve housing may define an internal space. The valve housing may include a first inlet via which a first input air is flowable into a first intake region of the internal space, a second inlet via which a second input air is flowable into a second intake region of the internal space, and a plurality of airflow openings. The adjustable valves may be disposed in the valve housing between the two intake regions. A first valve may be adjustable about a first axis to selectively open and close the first airflow opening with respect to the intake regions. A second valve may be adjustable about a second axis to selectively open and close the second airflow opening with respect to the intake regions.

Abstract: A method of assembling components of a traction battery includes dispensing a thermal interface material onto a release sheet. While the thermal interface material remains on the release sheet, the method applies the thermal interface material to a component of a traction battery pack. The method then separates the release sheet from the thermal interface material while the thermal interface material remains on the component of the traction battery pack.

Abstract: Agricultural inputs, such as liquid fertilizer, is stored in a tank. The tank can be positioned on an agricultural implement. The level of liquid in the tank will vary upon application, and determining the level remaining in the tank presents a problem, especially when the implement is tilted or angled, such as on a side hill. A phase coherent pulse radar sensor in conjunction with a six degree-of-free sensor can provide the needed information for determining the volume in the tank as the implement moves in a field and over unlevel terrain. The radar and sensor can also be used to determine positional aspects of the implement, such as heading, speed, orientation, pitch, yaw, and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a structural support attachment. The structural support attachment can couple with a vehicle. The structural support attachment can engage with a body. The body can include a lever to couple the body with the structural support attachment to support a tray external to the vehicle.

Abstract: A bidirectional intravascular blood pump system is disclosed for deployment in the descending aorta to improve perfusion in both upper and lower extremities. In some embodiments, the system includes a flexible stent housing containing an inflatable pump chamber and selectively inflatable proximal and distal check valves. In some embodiments, a controller sequences inflation and deflation of the pump components in coordination with the cardiac cycle. In some embodiments, the system capable of dynamically providing flow in opposite directions within the descending aorta to optimize systemic and cerebral perfusion. In some embodiments, the system can direct blood flow in either direction through the aorta by an inflation sequence of the check valves and pump chamber. In some embodiments, one or more bypasses in a check element, stent, and/or formed from selective inflation, enable pressurization of the aortic arch when timed with the closing of the aortic valve.

Abstract: A method for preventing bone loss. promoting bone growth, or healing a bone in a subject includes directly electrically stimulating bone cells with a low-intensity electrical current avoiding muscle contraction, administering the electrical stimulation with the low-intensity electrical current in a manner which prevents bone loss or heals bones. The bone cells are selected from a group consisting of arms, legs, pelvis, ribs, trunk. head, spine, wrist, ankle and whole body. The electrical stimulation with the low-intensity electrical current provides at least one of the following benefits: maintenance of bone quality or bone health prevention of osteoporosis, treatment of osteoporosis, promotion of bone healing, prevention of fractures, treatment of fractures, treatment of spinal fusion, and treatment of spinal-cord iniury.

Abstract: A method and network nodes for intelligent joint sleep, power and reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) control are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method in a network node configured to communicate with a plurality of small base stations (SBSs) includes jointly determining sleep control, transmission power control and reconfigurable intelligent surface, RIS, control for the plurality of SBSs based at least in part on a fractional programming (FP) algorithm, the FP algorithm configured to maximize a data rate for a plurality of wireless devices (WDs).

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate and a plurality of circuit elements in or on the substrate. The circuit elements are defined by standard layout cells selected from a cell library. The circuit elements including a plurality of flip-flops. Each flip-flop has a data input terminal, a data output terminal, a clock input terminal, and a clock output terminal. A first one of the flip-flops directly abuts a second flip-flop such that the clock output terminal of the first flip-flop electrically connects with the clock input terminal of the second flip-flop.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided having one or more light emitting diodes arranged in a row. The light emitting diodes may be supported by an elongated body. The elongated body may comprise an optical element formed from an at least partially optically transmissive material. The lighting apparatus has two ends and may have electrical connectors at the ends.

Abstract: A linear accelerator in data communication with a computing device and a programmable logic controller and including a magnetron, an electron gun that is configured to direct an accelerated beam of electrons at a target thereby generating a beam of X-rays, a primary collimator positioned beyond the target in a direction of the beam of X-rays, a secondary collimator coupled to an end of the primary collimator at which the beam of X-rays exit the primary collimator, an attenuating element and a calorimeter positioned within the primary collimator, and a reference detector positioned within the secondary collimator and configured to measure an X-ray radiation dose output of the linear accelerator on a pulse-by-pulse basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool part comprising a polymer composition. The tool part is suitable to be used in direct contact with water and/or in an environment with relative humidity equal to or higher than 55%. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the tool part. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the tool part. The present invention further relates to the use of the polymer composition for the preparation of the tool part.

Abstract: An isolation transformer boost system configured to be electrically connected to a shore power supply. The system including an isolation transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding; and an electronic processor configured to operate in a static mode, wherein in the static mode the electronic processor is configured to activate an electrical characteristic boost when the system is initially powered by the shore power supply.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a circuit includes a latch comprising: drive path circuitry configured to transmit an output signal; and storage loop circuitry configured to retain the output signal. In one implementation, a circuit includes clock restructuring circuitry configured to generate respective first, second, and third clock inverter signals; a first latch configured to transmit a drive path signal; a second latch configured to transmit a storage loop signal; and a multiplexer, where: one or more transistor devices of the first and the second latches are activated by the second or the third inverter signals; the multiplexer is configured to select between the drive path signal and the storage loop signal based on a selector signal; and the selector signal is either a clock signal or the first clock inverter signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing cytotoxicity of cellular media and devices. Such systems and methods comprising genetically modified stem cells that have been modified to express a reporter upon activation of a gene associated with pluripotency and/or trophectoderm development in the genetically modified stem cells.

Abstract: Aptamers configured to specifically bind to tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol are disclosed, and biosensing methods and biosensor devices are described in which such aptamers are employed for detection of tetrahydrocannabinol and/or cannabidiol, with a limit of detection in the nanomolar range. In some example implementations, aptamer-based electrochemical biosensors are disclosed for sensitive and rapid detection of tetrahydrocannabinol and/or cannabidiol. Examples of microfluidic biosensors are disclosed that may be utilized in point-of-care settings.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing software-based network probes for monitoring network devices for fault management. In various embodiments, a computing system may receive, from at least one software-based network probe, a first alert associated with a first device among layer 4 devices disposed in a plurality of networks; may parse and store first alert data from the received first alert in a database, in a standardized format; may perform, using an enrichment system, enrichment of the first alert data, by retrieving first enrichment data from one or more second databases and adding the first enrichment data to the parsed and formatted first alert data in the first database to form first consolidated alert data; and may send the first consolidated alert data to a fault management system for display to a user to facilitate addressing of the first alert by the user.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus that facilitate mechanisation and/or automation of blasting processes in mining and civil engineering applications are disclosed. The disclosure includes a trigger assembly for triggering an explosive in a hole in rock. The disclosure also includes a mining or civil engineering vehicle for working proximate an end face. The vehicle comprises a positioning unit for moving a functional unit to a selected location in relation to the end face. The positioning unit can include (a) a coarse positioning module and a fine positioning module and/or (b) a vision module for monitoring the position of the functional unit to facilitate guiding the functional unit to the selected location and/or (c) can be configured to move independently from an initial position to a second position closer to the selected location whilst the vehicle remains stationary.

Abstract: A smart device holder with illumination means that provides additional lighting for activities such as recording while using a cell phone. The holder includes a ring light with a touch-sensitive brightness adjuster, allowing the user to easily control the intensity of the light. It also features a charging port for wireless charging of the attached phone and a power button with a battery life indicator. The holder is designed with a spring system that keeps the inner surface deployed while in use, but can be pushed back into the outer shell and locked in place when not in use. Additionally, an integrated kickstand allows the phone to stand freely without being affixed to any other surface.

Abstract: A waste bag holder pivotably coupled to an outdoor cooking station. The waste bag holder is a rod structure with multiple bends along its length to define a u-shaped portion and first and second engaging portions. The u-shaped portion is configured to support a waste bag. The first and second engaging portions are sized and configured to couple to coupling structure to facilitate the waste bag holder to be pivotably moveable between a use position and a stowed position.