Abstract: A cage for a rolling element bearing is intended to ensure the circumferential spacing of at least one row of rolling elements and includes a plurality of pockets to accommodate the rolling elements of the row. The cage is made of a fiber-reinforced synthetic material having a glass transition temperature equal to or greater than 120° Celsius.

Abstract: A diffuser element for use over a vent opening of a breathing assistance apparatus. In some configurations, the diffuser element is formed by knitting or weaving one or more threads together into an interlocking pattern. In some configurations, the diffuser pad has a first surface and an opposing second surface and at least the first surface includes a surface texture. Arrangements for coupling the diffuser element to a structure that defines or carries the vent are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanical ventilation assessment assistance device includes at least one electronic processor; and a non-transitory storage medium storing instructions readable and executable by the at least one electronic processor to perform a mechanical ventilation assessment assistance method including obtaining an image of a patient (P) receiving mechanical ventilation; generating or updating a patient-specific lung model of at least one lung of the patient based on the obtained image; simulating a response of the patient to a mechanical ventilation therapy using the generated or updated patient-specific lung model; comparing the simulated response with an actual response of the patient to the mechanical ventilation therapy; based on the comparison, determining an imaging recommendation for acquiring an image of at least one lung of the patient; and outputting the determined imaging recommendation.

Abstract: A cartridge shell for a suction or discharge stabilizer dampening pumped fluid pressure pulsations at an inlet or outlet of a reciprocating pump includes a head including a protrusion, an annular shell of deformable material of a deformable multi-ply material coupled to the protrusion, a plug coupled to the annular shell of deformable material at an opposite end of the annular shell of deformable material from the protrusion, and a cellular foam included within the interior of the annular shell of deformable material.

Abstract: Replaceable wear inserts of a material resisting abrasive wear due to particulates within pumped fluid are used for the inlet and/or outlet of a pulsation dampener coupled to the outlet of a land-base or mobile-mounted pump. The wear inserts may be integrated with pressure orifice devices contributing to pressure pulsation dampening. The wear inserts may have internal passages or be mounted to create turbulent flow through the pulsation dampener to mitigate the risk of dead spots accumulating particulates. The wear inserts may be sized for either “loose” or “tight” fit within the inlet and outlet to facilitate removability despite the potential for particulates embedding within the gap. Grooves may be provided with O rings to seal against pressure leaks.

Abstract: The invention provides antibodies and related antibody agents that are cross-reactive with the spike proteins of multiple human coronaviruses. Also provided in the invention are methods and kits of using such antibodies in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications. In one aspect, the invention provides novel antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to a human coronavirus spike protein.

Abstract: A pulsation dampening device includes a body having an upper connection end and a lower connection end, each connection end adapted to connect the body to connectors for a drill string pipe segment that are part of one of a top drive, a lower Kelly valve, a saver sub, drill string sub, a drill string pipe and a bottom hole assembly. Flow restriction is provided within an internal flow path extending axially through the body and is configured to reduce pumped fluid pressure pulses originating from an agitator within downhole tools. The flow restriction is provided by a combination of one or more orifice(s) restricting fluid flow within the internal flow path, optionally coupled with relief feature(s) gradually increasing or decreasing a cross-section of the internal flow path, or by an orifice device. Flow restriction operates unidirectionally or bidirectionally relative to predominant fluid flow in attenuating pressure pulses.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to genetically modified microorganisms of the genus Paenibacillus, for the improvement of phenotypes of plants, for example nitrogen availability for non-leguminous plants. Included are novel strains of the microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important species, for example nitrogen fixation, utilization, regulation, uptake, acquisition, tolerance, and/or processing in plants.

Abstract: A grip strap magnetic mounting device for supporting objects such as water bottles within a strap. The device is configured to magnetically connect to various metallic surfaces, including surfaces of exercise equipment. The strap is connected to a magnet. The strap includes a grip portion for preventing an object from slipping out of the strap. The strap is configured to maintain a bottle in an upright position regardless of magnet orientation.

Abstract: Backend processes in a storage system are implemented using a plurality of worker threads that are divided into two thread groups: thread group A and thread group B. Threads of thread group A are able to be used to process both Random Read Miss (RRM) workload items and Random Write Miss (RWM) workload items. Threads of thread group B are divided into two thread sub-groups: thread sub-group B1 and thread sub-group B2. Threads of thread sub-group B1 are able to be used to process both RRM and RWM workload items, while threads of thread sub-group B2 are reserved to be used to process only RRM workload items. The size of thread sub-group B2 relative to the size of thread sub-group B1 changes over time (from 0 threads to all threads of thread group B), depending on the duty cycle of the threads of group A.

Abstract: A system is configured to receive image data, identify, using a first set of one or more machine learning models, multiple objects related to real property that are shown in the image data, determine a number of unique objects that are shown in the image data and generate, using a second set of one or more machine learning models, an assessment of a state of the real property.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving one or more user set preferences for detecting a hub alarm condition and one or more actions to perform in response to detecting a hub alarm condition, receiving, from the output of the security panel, data indicating that a traditional alarm condition occurred, based on receiving data indicating a traditional alarm condition occurred at the monitored property, receiving sensor data from at least one wireless sensor in a vicinity of a hardwired sensor associated with the traditional alarm condition, determining, based on the sensor data received from at least one wireless sensor in a vicinity of the hardwired sensor associated the traditional alarm condition, that the sensor data satisfies a condition, and in response to determining that the sensor data satisfies a condition, performing an action.

Abstract: Top repairable gas-charged pulsation dampener designs include one or both of a threaded cover for bladder replacement and a standardized bladder with a double convex, anti-extrusion bladder button. The threaded cover, which speeds up bladder replacement over bolt-on covers, preferably has a two-piece construction to reduce torsion on the bladder neck. The bladder design, which includes a double convex, anti-extrusion bladder button, facilitates use of the same bladder design in both top repairable and bottom repairable gas-charged pulsation dampeners.

Abstract: The stabilizing support device for cake fireworks is a device used to provide users with a supporting platform for fireworks, that prevents firework cakes from flipping over and causing unnecessary injuries. To accomplish this, the device includes a stable platform and a plurality of fastening means. Preferably, the device may hold a plurality of cake fireworks and may launch fireworks separately or all together. The device can further ignite the firework electronically through wireless communication. This can improve firework shows for everyday consumers can bring a backyard firework show to a professional firework display level. Furthermore, the device includes support stands that have the capabilities to shoot the fireworks in multiple angles and multiple heights. This can help families who have very little knowledge on how to put together a proper firework show. Additionally, the device can also be folded and fit into a small size carryon bag.

Abstract: An optical device for a quantum random number generator comprising: a source of phase randomised pulses of light, the source of phase randomised pulses of light further comprising a plurality of gain-switched lasers, each gain-switched laser having an output, and each gain-switched laser being configured to emit a stream of pulses such that the phase of each pulse in the stream of pulses is randomised, and an optical pulse combiner, the optical pulse combiner being configured to receive streams of pulses from the output of each gain-switched laser, combine the streams of pulses with one another into a combined stream of pulses and direct the combined stream of pulses into at least one output of the optical pulse combiner, the at least one output of the optical pulse combiner being the output of the source of phase randomised pulses of light; wherein the source of phase randomised pulses of light is configured such that the streams of pulses of light emitted by the plurality of gain-switched lasers are tem

Abstract: In some implementations, systems and techniques are described to automatically unlock a front door of a property in response to detecting an alarm signal indicating an emergency at or near a property. Data indicating occurrence of an emergency condition at a property is initially obtained. A lock configuration for an electronic lock of the property is determined. An unlock instruction is generated for the electronic lock based on the determined lock configuration for the electronic lock. The unlock instruction is transmitted to the electronic lock such that, when the unlock instruction is received by the electronic lock, the electronic lock is unlocked according to the unlock instruction.

Abstract: An annular tube (or other shape) of elastomeric cellular material comprising elastomeric closed cells having gas infused therein is supported by structures protruding from the bottom surface of a suction stabilizer's head and/or by structures within the interior volume of the annular body of the suction stabilizer, preferably with spacing between the outer diameter of the annular tube of the cellular material and the inner walls of the suction stabilizer body. The gas-infused closed cell material may thus be employed in new suction stabilizer or pulsation dampener or to retrofit existing suction stabilizers or pulsation dampeners designed for a gas-filled bladder.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving one or more user set preferences for detecting a hub alarm condition and one or more actions to perform in response to detecting a hub alarm condition, receiving, from the output of the security panel, data indicating that a traditional alarm condition occurred, based on receiving data indicating a traditional alarm condition occurred at the monitored property, receiving sensor data from at least one wireless sensor in a vicinity of a hardwired sensor associated with the traditional alarm condition, determining, based on the sensor data received from at least one wireless sensor in a vicinity of the hardwired sensor associated the traditional alarm condition, that the sensor data satisfies a condition, and in response to determining that the sensor data satisfies a condition, performing an action.

Abstract: A computer implemented method including receiving, by a monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property and from an electronic pool device that is configured to monitor a swimming pool at the property, sensor data, analyzing, by the monitoring system, the sensor data, based on analyzing the sensor data, generating, by the monitoring system, an instruction to activate a camera of the electronic pool device, providing, by the monitoring system to the electronic pool device, the instruction to activate the camera, receiving, by the monitoring system from the electronic pool device, image data, analyzing, by the monitoring system, the image data, based on analyzing the image data, identifying a monitoring system action to perform, and performing the monitoring system action.