Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable heat sources to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR sources in a sauna.

Abstract: Fluid supply systems for storage and dispensing of chemical reagents and compositions, e.g., high purity liquid reagents and chemical mechanical polishing compositions used to manufacture microelectronic device products, having capability for detection of an empty or near-empty condition when the contained liquid is at or approaching depletion during dispensing operation. Fluid delivery systems employing empty detect arrangements are described, including pressure transducer monitoring of dispensed material intermediate the supply package and a servo-hydraulic dispense pump, or monitoring of dispenser chamber replenishment times in a dispenser being replenished on a cyclic schedule to flow material from the dispenser to a downstream tool utilizing the dispensed material.

Abstract: A new experimental setup for spatially resolved ambient infrared laser ablation mass spectrometry (AIRLAB-MS) that uses an infrared microscope with an infinity-corrected reflective objective and a continuous flow solvent probe coupled to a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer is described. The efficiency of material transfer from the sample to the electrospray ionization emitter was determined using glycerol/methanol droplets containing 1 mM nicotine and is ˜50%. This transfer efficiency is significantly higher than values reported for similar techniques.

Abstract: Fluid storage and dispensing systems and processes involving various structures methods for fluid storage and dispensing, including, pre-connect verification couplings that are usefully employed with fluid storage and dispensing packages to ensure proper coupling and avoid fluid contamination issues, empty detect systems (e.g., monitoring pressure of dispensed liquid medium to detect pressure droop conditions) useable with fluid storage and dispensing packages incorporating liners that are pressure-compressed in the fluid dispensing operation, ergonomically enhanced structures for facilitating removal of a dispense connector from a capped vessel, cap integrity assurance systems for preventing misuse of vessel caps, and keycoding systems for ensuring coupling of proper dispense assemblies and vessels. Fluid storage and dispensing systems achieve zero or near-zero headspace character, and prevent or ameliorate solubilization effects in liquid dispensing from liners in overpack vessels.

Abstract: A golf training device is described, and which forms an aiming point which is directed towards a golf ball by the correct positioning of a golfer's head and body, and wherein the aiming point assists the golfer in positioning and maintaining the golfer's head and body in an appropriate orientation relative to the golf ball so that the golfer may continually view the aiming point which is directed towards the golf ball through at least a portion of the golf swing of a golfer to strike the golf ball and thereby achieve improved golfing performance.

Abstract: Antivirulence strategies to combat Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are described. One strategy encompasses synthesis of a series of compounds that inhibit the production of pyocyanin, a redox-active virulence factor produced by this pathogen. A related strategy encompasses synthesis of compounds that inhibit the two P. aeruginosa quorum-sensing receptors, LasR and RhlR, inhibit production of pyocyanin, and inhibit biofilm formation.

Abstract: An optical device may include a modulator. The modulator may receive an optical signal. The modulator may modulate the optical signal to include a first channel and a second channel. The modulator may modulate the optical signal based on a training pattern associated with detecting a skew. The modulator may cause the first channel to interfere with the second channel. The modulator may perform a power measurement on the first channel and the second channel. The modulator may determine the skew based on the power measurement and the training pattern. The modulator may time delay the first channel or the second channel to align the skew based on the skew.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable heat sources to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR sources in a sauna.

Abstract: Heat transfers are provided that have indicia for labeling or enhancing the appearance of performance fabric material, such as apparel including sportswear fabrics with elastomeric characteristics. The label assembly includes a support portion with a label carrier layer and a release coating, along with a transfer portion over the support portion release coating that includes an ink design and a hot melt adhesive layer. The hot melt adhesive layer securely transfers the ink design to the fabric at relatively low temperature and pressure conditions for a relatively low dwell time.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for producing silica concentrates from geothermal fluids containing at least 300 ppm silica, by passing the fluid at a temperature above 80° C. and at a pH reduced to between 4.0 and 7.5 through a reverse osmosis membrane. In the diagram, geothermal fluid (I) is passed to a separator (2) to be flashed to produce steam (3) and separated geothermal water (SGW) (4). The SGW (4) is passed to a heat exchanger (5) then inlet pump (7). Acid is introduced to the geothermal fluid flow at a dosing means (6) to reduce the pH and an anti-sealant may also be introduced. The geothermal fluid is then passed to a reverse osmosis unit (8) to produce a concentrate (9) and a permeate (10). Following reverse osmosis, the concentrate and permeate may be treated with other processes to produce the desired product and concentration. For example, if precipitated silica is produced, the concentrate is passed to a curing tank (11) and to a thickener (12).

Abstract: Disclosed is a removably interlocking barrel hinge assembly that allows for relative rotation of parts as well as disconnection of the parts. Connectors of the hinge assembly include tabs and recesses that are configured to align and rotate relative to one another. Overlapping of tabs prevents separation in the axial direction, while still allowing for rotation. When disconnection of the parts is desired, the tabs and recesses of the connectors can be aligned, and then pulled apart. The hinge assembly provides in one instance 180 degrees of relative rotation. It may be implemented in a number of devices, including knives and surgical instruments, for example.

Abstract: A preloading axle clamp for a wheel bearing includes an axle adapted to receive a wheel bearing and a connecting fork. A bushing is positioned about a first end of the axle. A fastener having a first flange is coupled to the first end of the axle, wherein a portion of the fastener is inserted into the first end to retain the connecting fork on the axle. A nut is threadedly coupled to the bushing, wherein rotation of the nut on the bushing causes a preloading force on the wheel bearing.

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having a stop and a plurality of overmold teeth within at least one jaw member. One (or both) of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a stop molded within an insulative housing, and an insulator plate with the overmold teeth formed from plastic. The overmold teeth extend through openings within a sealing plate and protrude past the tissue sealing surface of the sealing plate. The stop primarily controls the gap distance between opposing jaw members by bearing most of an applied load and the overmold teeth assist in controlling the gap distance by bearing the remaining applied load.

Abstract: A neural network unit has a first memory that holds elements of a data matrix and a second memory that holds elements of a convolution kernel. An array of neural processing units (NPU) each have a multiplexed register that receives a corresponding element of a row from the first memory and that also receives the multiplexed register output of an adjacent NPU. A register receives a corresponding element of a row from the second memory. An arithmetic unit receives the outputs of the register, the multiplexed register and an accumulator and performs a multiply-accumulate operation on them. For each sub-matrix of a plurality of sub-matrices of the data matrix, each arithmetic unit selectively receives either the element from the first memory or the adjacent NPU multiplexed register output and performs a series of the multiply-accumulate operations to accumulate into the accumulator a convolution of the sub-matrix with the convolution kernel.

Abstract: An output buffer holds N words arranged as N/J mutually exclusive output buffer word groups (OBWG) of J words each. N processing units (PU) are arranged as N/J mutually exclusive PU groups each having an associated OBWG. Each PU has an accumulator, an arithmetic unit, and first and second multiplexed registers each having at least J+1 inputs and an output. A first input receives a memory operand and the other J inputs receive the J words of the associated OBWG. Each accumulator provides its output to a respective output buffer word. Each arithmetic unit performs an operation on the first and second multiplexed register outputs and the accumulator output to generate a result for accumulation into the accumulator. A mask input to the output buffer controls which words, if any, of the N words retain their current value or are updated with their respective accumulator output.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for conducting multiple simultaneous micro-volume chemical and biochemical reactions in an array format. In one embodiment, the format comprises an array of microholes in a substrate. Besides serving as an ordered array of sample chambers allowing the performance of multiple parallel reactions, the arrays can be used for reagent storage and transfer, library display, reagent synthesis, assembly of multiple identical reactions, dilution and desalting. Use of the arrays facilitates optical analysis of reactions, and allows optical analysis to be conducted in real time. Included within the invention are kits comprising a microhole apparatus and a reaction component of the method(s) to be carried out in the apparatus.

Abstract: A neural network unit has at least one RAM, an output buffer and an array of neural processing units that: read first time step context layer node values from the output buffer; read second time step input layer node values from the RAM; generate second time step hidden layer node values based on the read input and context layer node values; output the hidden layer node values to the output buffer rather than to the RAM; read the hidden layer node values from the output buffer; generate second time step context layer node values based on the read hidden layer node values; output the context layer node values to the output buffer rather than to the RAM; generate output layer node values using the hidden layer node values; write the output layer node values to the RAM; and repeat for a sequence of time steps.

Abstract: An output buffer holds N words arranged as N/J mutually exclusive output buffer word groups (OBWG) of J words each. N processing units (PU) are arranged as N/J mutually exclusive PU groups each having an associated OBWG. Each PU has an accumulator, arithmetic unit, and first and second multiplexed registers each having at least J+1 inputs. A first input receives a memory operand and the other J inputs receive the J words of the associated OBWG. Each accumulator provides its output to a respective OBWG. Each arithmetic unit performs an operation on the first and second multiplexed register outputs and accumulator output to generate a result for accumulation into the accumulator. A mask input to the output buffer controls which words, if any, of the N words retain their current value or are updated with their respective accumulator output. Each PU group operates as a recurrent neural network LSTM cell.