Abstract: A downhole drilling motor, system, and method for using same are disclosed. A downhole drilling motor can include a power section stator having a first end, a second end, an internal cavity passing therethrough. The downhole drilling motor can further include a rotor assembly positioned and fully encased in the internal cavity. The rotor assembly includes a power section rotor, a drivetrain operably coupled to the power section rotor and a bearing set. The power section rotor is positioned at the first end within the internal cavity of the power section stator. The power section rotor, the drivetrain, and the bearing set are fully encased in the internal cavity of the power section stator. Additional apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A mud motor, system, and method for using same are disclosed. A mud motor can include a continuously formed power section stator housing having a first end, a second end, and an internal cavity comprising a series of stator lobes and a housing portion passing. The stator lobes can extend from the first end of the power section stator housing until a first end of a transition portion. The transition portion can form a unitary combination with the stator lobes. The mud motor further includes a rotor assembly including a power section rotor having rotor lobes to be disposed completely within the internal cavity. Additional apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A clamping assembly may include a split-ring device and bearing for coupling to a driveshaft. The split-ring device may comprise split-ring shells having protrusions on an interior radial surface for positioning in grooves adjacent to radial protrusions on the driveshaft. In some aspects, the split-ring shells may include tabs corresponding to cavities on a first bearing for coupling the split-ring shell to the first bearing. In other aspects, the split-ring shells may be sized to create one or more gaps when positioned on the driveshaft. The first bearing may include one or more corresponding tabs for positioning in the one or more gaps created by the split-ring shells. A second bearing may be threadably coupled to the first bearing to suppress the axial and rotational movement of the clamping assembly separate from the driveshaft.

Abstract: A driveshaft transmission assembly may include a catch assembly. The catch assembly may prevent the loss of certain driveshaft transmission assembly components downhole in the event of a failure of the driveshaft transmission due to dynamic loads produced during operation of a drilling system. The catch assembly may be coupled to a first radial bearing assembly using locking devices. The driveshaft transmission assembly may also include a second radial bearing assembly interlockably coupled to a thrust bearing and a bearing housing.

Abstract: A shank (110) comprises a captive portion (116) comprising a longitudinal central axis (112), a captive end (118), a first set (117) of first structures (120a), and a second set (119) of second structure (120b). The second set (119) of the second structures (120b) is closer to the captive end (118) than the first set (117) of the first structures (120a). The first set (117) of the first structures (120a) has a first axial compliance coefficient along the longitudinal central axis (112). The second set (119) of the second structures (120b) has a second axial compliance coefficient along the longitudinal central axis (112). The first axial compliance coefficient of the first set (117) of the first structures (120a) is greater than the second axial compliance coefficient of the second set (119) of the second structures (120b).

Abstract: A receiver (130) comprises an interior space (136) comprising a longitudinal central axis (112) and a receiving end (138), a first set (117) of first structures (120a), and a second set (119) of second structures (120b). The first set (117) of the first structures (120a) is positioned closer to the receiving end (138) of the interior space (136) than the second set (119) of the second structures (120b). The first set (117) of the first structures (120a) has a first axial compliance coefficient along the longitudinal central axis (112) of the interior space (136). The second set (119) of the second structures (120b) has a second axial compliance coefficient along the longitudinal central axis (112) of the interior space (136), such that the first axial compliance coefficient is greater than the second axial compliance coefficient.

Abstract: A differential input circuit (FIG. 3A) is disclosed. The circuit includes a first input terminal (drain of 310) and a second input terminal (drain of 312). A first input transistor (310) has a first control terminal and has a current path coupled to the first input terminal. A second input transistor (312) has a second control terminal and has a current path coupled to the second input terminal. A third transistor (306) has a third control terminal and has a current path between a first differential input terminal (Vin+) and the first control terminal. A fourth transistor (308) has a fourth control terminal and has a current path between a second differential input terminal (Vin?) and the second control terminal.

Abstract: A dry powder inhaler (1) is disclosed comprising first and second medicament reservoirs (2, 2a) and respective rotatable first and second metering members (5, 5a), which are urged into sealing engagement with the respective medicament reservoir (2, 2a) by a compression spring (8) located between the metering members (5, 5a). The inhaler (1) includes an actuator by which the first and second metering members (5, 5a) are rotated in unison from a metering position to a dispensing position. The actuator acts upon the first and second metering members (5, 5a) via a wheel (9) mounted between the first and second metering members (5, 5a). The first and second metering members (5, 5a) are provided with sockets (51) that receive the respective ends of the compression spring (8).

Abstract: A miniaturized acoustic boom structure includes a microphone boom housing having a wind screen and a microphone pod configured to hold a microphone. The microphone pod has an outer surface secured to an inner surface of the microphone boom housing, an interior having one or more surfaces configured to form an acoustic seal around at least a portion of the periphery of the microphone, and first and second pod port openings. The first and second pod port openings provide sound wave access to opposing sides of a diaphragm of the microphone, and are shaped and spaced away from the first and second microphone ports of the microphone so that an acoustic path length between the first and second pod port openings is greater than an acoustic path length between the first and second microphone ports.

Abstract: A dry powder inhaler (1) is disclosed comprising first and second medicament reservoirs (2, 2a) and respective rotatable first and second metering members (5, 5a), which are urged into sealing engagement with the respective medicament reservoir (2, 2a) by a compression spring (8) located between the metering members (5, 5a). The inhaler (1) includes an actuator by which the first and second metering members (5, 5a) are rotated in unison from a metering position to a dispensing position. The actuator acts upon the first and second metering members (5, 5a) via a wheel (9) mounted between the first and second metering members (5, 5a). The first and second metering members (5, 5a) are provided with sockets (51) that receive the respective ends of the compression spring (8).

Abstract: One embodiment of an apparatus for generating a time stamp includes a clock input, an event signal input and a time stamp output. A DLL is connected to the clock input, with a plurality of delay elements inside the DLL. An output of each of the delay elements is connected to a data input on a latch. An event signal input is connected to an enable input on each of the latches. An output of each of the latches is connected to the time stamp output. The apparatus is adapted to produce a value on the time stamp output indicating a point at which the event signal input transitions between transitions on the clock input.

Abstract: Traditionally, time stamp circuits have been used for precise digital time measurements. The resolution of these types of circuits, though, was generally limited by clock speed. Here, an apparatus is provided that performs time stamp operations and is not generally limited by clock speed. This apparatus generally uses an interpolator, counter, lathing circuits, and a synchronizer. Typically, the interpolator provides a residue signal to the synchronizer, and the synchronizer can determines whether to add the interpolation signal to a counter state based at least in part on a comparison of an event signal and the residue signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide in which: (i) the N-terminal sequence includes the polypeptide sequence of the GBSSI (Granule Bound Starch Synthase I) or a derivative or fragment thereof, wherein said polypeptide sequence can bind to starch; and (ii) the C-terminal sequence includes a polypeptide sequence coding for at least one epitope of an antigen from a parasite of the Plasmodium type; the invention also relates to a polynucleotide coding for such polypeptide, a vector containing said polynucleotide, a cell transformed by such vector, a transformed organism including such transformed cell, a pharmaceutical composition containing such polypeptide, and the use of such polypeptide in the preparation of a drug for the prophylactic treatment of a subject suffering from a pathology associated with a Plasmodium-type parasite, preferably malaria.

Abstract: A stair nosing (1) including a window (3) and an L-shaped member (2) configured to display one or more signs (50) protected by the window (3), the L-shaped member (2) being configured to releasably retain the window (3); said L-shaped member (2) including a first section (4) and a second section (5) respectively configured to form all or part of the tread and the riser of a step once installed; the first section (4) and second section (5) being connected by at least one hinge (67) that extends parallel to the length of the stair nosing (1), said hinge (67) being configured to allow an interior angle formed between the sections (4, 5) to be varied over a preset range.

Abstract: One embodiment of an apparatus for generating a time stamp includes a clock input, an event signal input and a time stamp output. A DLL is connected to the clock input, with a plurality of delay elements inside the DLL. An output of each of the delay elements is connected to a data input on a latch. An event signal input is connected to an enable input on each of the latches. An output of each of the latches is connected to the time stamp output. The apparatus is adapted to produce a value on the time stamp output indicating a point at which the event signal input transitions between transitions on the clock input.

Abstract: Various apparatuses and methods for synchronizing time stamps are disclosed herein. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses for synchronizing a coarse time stamp with a fine time stamp. Such apparatuses include an event signal input, a clock input, a coarse time stamp generator having an input connected to the clock input, and a fine time stamp generator having a first input connected to the clock input, a second input connected to the event signal input, and a synchronization signal output. The apparatuses also include a synchronizer having a first input connected to the clock input, a second input connected to the event signal input, a third input connected to the synchronization signal output and an output connected to the coarse time stamp generator. The synchronizer is adapted to synchronize the coarse time stamp generator to the fine time stamp generator based at least in part on the synchronization signal output.

Abstract: A method of adhering paint to a molded component may entail providing a molding die adapted to mold the molded component, forming the molded component in the molding die, forming a texture including a plurality of recesses onto the molded component, and applying a paint to the molded component and into the plurality of recesses.

Abstract: A storage container for a straddle-type motor vehicle is described that comprises a top providing a seating area. A plurality of sides extend from the top and define a storage compartment. The storage compartment is longer than it is wide and oriented longitudinally along the vehicle parallel to the direction of travel. The storage container is open at the rear of the vehicle to provide access to the storage compartment without moving the seating area.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for translating a wide common mode voltage range into a narrow common mode voltage range. The system and method extend the common mode voltage range of functional devices beyond the supply rails of the functional device, while keeping the differential signal loss to a minimum. The system and method translate a common mode input signal from a wide common mode voltage range into a narrow common mode voltage range utilizing a feedback technique.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for translating a wide common mode voltage range into a narrow common mode voltage range. The system and method extend the common mode voltage range of functional devices beyond the supply rails of the functional device, while keeping the differential signal loss to a minimum. The system and method translate a common mode input signal from a wide common mode voltage range into a narrow common mode voltage range utilizing a feedback technique.