Abstract: A method includes causing, by at least one processing device, organic material from at least one hopper of a set of hoppers to be provided to a mixer to create a blend, wherein each hopper of the set of hoppers is to store a respective composition of organic material, obtaining, by the at least one processing device from a sensor, sensor data indicative of an actual composition of the blend, determining, by the at least one processing device based on the sensor data, whether the actual composition of the blend satisfies a threshold condition with respect to a target composition of the blend, and in response to determining that the actual composition of the blend satisfies the threshold condition, causing, by the at least one processing device, the blend to be provided to a drying system for drying.

Abstract: A controller may identify a plurality of sets of potential parameters associated with operation of an engine, wherein each set of potential parameters includes a potential setting of a turbine of a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) of the engine and a potential setting of an intake throttle valve (ITV) of the engine. The controller may determine, based on the plurality of sets of potential parameters, a plurality of sets of predicted values, wherein each set of predicted values includes a predicted outlet pressure of a compressor of the VGT and a predicted temperature of an exhaust gas of the engine. The controller may determine respective scores of the plurality of sets of predicted values, and may select, based on the respective scores, a particular set of predicted values of the plurality of sets of predicted values. The controller may thereby control the turbine of the VGT and the ITV.

Abstract: A controller may identify a plurality of sets of potential parameters associated with operation of an engine, wherein each set of potential parameters includes a potential setting of a turbine of a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) of the engine and a potential setting of an intake throttle valve (ITV) of the engine. The controller may determine, based on the plurality of sets of potential parameters, a plurality of sets of predicted values, wherein each set of predicted values includes a predicted outlet pressure of a compressor of the VGT and a predicted temperature of an exhaust gas of the engine. The controller may determine respective scores of the plurality of sets of predicted values, and may select, based on the respective scores, a particular set of predicted values of the plurality of sets of predicted values. The controller may thereby control the turbine of the VGT and the ITV.

Abstract: A cylinder head includes a cylinder head casting having four gas exchange openings formed in a fire deck. A bolt bore and a glow plug bore extend through the cylinder head casting between an upper surface and a lower surface. The four gas exchange openings are arranged at twelve o'clock, three o'clock, six o'clock, and nine o'clock positions, circumferentially around an injector bore center axis. The bolt bore is positioned angularly between the twelve o'clock position and the three o'clock position, and the glow plug bore is positioned angularly between the three o'clock position and the six o'clock position.

Abstract: A clock product includes a time-to-digital converter responsive to an input clock signal, a reference clock signal, and a time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The time-to-digital converter includes a coarse time-to-digital converter and a fine time-to digital converter. The clock product includes a calibration circuit including a phase-locked loop. The calibration circuit is configured to generate the time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The clock product includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the phase-locked loop to generate an error signal for each possible value of a fine time code of a digital time code generated by the time-to-digital converter and to average the error signal over multiple clock cycles to generate an average error signal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ligand binding molecules and uses thereof to modulate angiogenesis and/or lymphangiogenesis.

Abstract: In an acid digestion reaction performed in a vessel, an elastic lid or septum can be mounted to the mouth of the vessel with a flanged band. In response to determining that a predetermined pressure has been reached in the vessel, a closing force being applied to the lid or septum can be reduced to initiate venting from the vessel. One or more parameters, including the closing force, can be monitored during the venting, and the closing force can be responsively adjusted to optimize the venting. The closing force can be provided by a clamping apparatus that may or may not include a hydraulic system. The clamping apparatus can be configured to increase the closing force in response to increased hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic system. The clamping apparatus can include an engager having an upwardly extending recess extending at least partially around a downwardly protruding portion of the engager.

Abstract: A sensor for use in a fluid flow application is provided. The sensor includes an inlet chamber configured to receive a fluid flow from a first conduit, an outlet chamber configured to provide the fluid flow to a second conduit, and a membrane separating the inlet chamber from the outlet chamber, the membrane including a fluid passage to allow the fluid flow from the inlet chamber to the outlet chamber. The sensor also includes a circuit component disposed on the membrane, having an electrical property configured to change according to a deformation of the membrane, and a conductor formed on a substrate and coupled with the circuit component, to provide an electrical signal based on a change in the electrical property of the circuit component. The membrane includes an epitaxial layer formed on the substrate. Methods for fabricating and using the above sensor are also presented.

Abstract: A clock product includes a time-to-digital converter responsive to an input clock signal, a reference clock signal, and a time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The time-to-digital converter includes a coarse time-to-digital converter and a fine time-to digital converter. The clock product includes a calibration circuit including a phase-locked loop. The calibration circuit is configured to generate the time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The clock product includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the phase-locked loop to generate an error signal for each possible value of a fine time code of a digital time code generated by the time-to-digital converter and to average the error signal over multiple clock cycles to generate an average error signal.

Abstract: An implantable radiating structure includes a directly excited element (“DEE”) that includes a top portion, a gap portion, and a bottom portion. The gap portion is between the top portion and the bottom portion. The top portion is coupled to the bottom portion via a connector, and the top portion, the gap portion, and the bottom portion of the DEE are planar. The implantable radiating structure also includes an indirectly excited element (“IEE”) radiatively coupled to the DEE. The IEE is positioned at an angle with respect to the DEE, and the DEE is orthogonal to the IEE. Further, the implantable radiating structure is configured to be implanted inside a human body and includes a bandwidth of at least 150 megahertz and a voltage standing wave ratio of approximately 2.

Abstract: A fuel injector assembly includes a fuel injector defining a longitudinal axis extending between a first axial injector end, and a second axial injector end. The fuel injector further includes, between the first axial injector end and the second axial injector end, a first clamp face and a second clamp face defining a middle plane. The fuel injector assembly further includes a clamp having a forked injector portion forming a slot receiving the fuel injector and in contact with each of the first clamp face and the second clamp face, and a bolting portion having a bolt hole formed therein. The bolt hole defines a bolt hole axis oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis and offset from the middle plane.

Abstract: A washer includes a single piece body made of a resilient and flexible material and having a split extending between an inner circumferential edge and a radially outer peripheral edge to provide the body with first and second ends. One end has circumferentially extending and radially spaced fingers, and the other end has circumferentially extending and radially spaced fingers. A joint structure is integrally formed with the first and second ends. The joint structure includes a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism. The second locking mechanism is only engageable after the first locking mechanism is fully engaged.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing having a fuel connector, and an outer housing surface extending around a longitudinal axis of the injector housing. The outer housing surface includes a cylindrical upper section, a cylindrical lower section, and a middle section. The fuel connector defines a connector axis oriented normal to a longitudinal axis of the injector housing and extending between a first connector end attached to the middle section, and a terminal connector end radially outward of the outer housing surface and having therein a fuel inlet. The fuel connector includes an outer connector surface having an unthreaded base section, and an externally threaded end section adjacent to the terminal connector end.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing defining a longitudinal axis extending between a first axial injector end and a second axial injector end. The injector housing includes an upper body piece forming the first axial injector end and including a fuel connector defining a connector axis intersecting the longitudinal axis. The injector housing further includes a nozzle having formed therein a plurality of spray outlets, and including a nozzle terminal tip. An injector full diameter (FD) is defined by the upper body piece. An axial distance (AD) is defined between an intersection of the connector axis and the longitudinal axis, and the nozzle terminal tip. A ratio of AD to FD is from 4.8 to 5.1.

Abstract: A cylinder head includes a cylinder head casting having four gas exchange openings formed in a fire deck. A bolt bore and a glow plug bore extend through the cylinder head casting between an upper surface and a lower surface. The four gas exchange openings are arranged at twelve o'clock, three o'clock, six o'clock, and nine o'clock positions, circumferentially around an injector bore center axis. The bolt bore is positioned angularly between the twelve o'clock position and the three o'clock position, and the glow plug bore is positioned angularly between the three o'clock position and the six o'clock position.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing defining a longitudinal axis, and including a body piece having formed therein a fuel inlet defining a transverse axis intersecting the longitudinal axis. The injector housing further includes a nozzle having formed therein a plurality of spray outlets, and including a nozzle terminal tip. The injector housing further includes a locating surface axially inward of the nozzle terminal tip and extending circumferentially around the nozzle. A first axial distance (AD) is defined between an intersection of the transverse axis and the longitudinal axis, and the nozzle terminal tip. An exposed tip length axial distance (TL) is defined between the locating surface and the nozzle terminal tip. A ratio of AD to TL is from 8.06 to 8.34.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing having a fuel connector, and an outer housing surface extending around a longitudinal axis of the injector housing. The outer housing surface includes a cylindrical upper section, a cylindrical lower section, and a middle section. The fuel connector defines a connector axis oriented normal to a longitudinal axis of the injector housing and extending between a first connector end attached to the middle section, and a terminal connector end radially outward of the outer housing surface and having therein a fuel inlet. The fuel connector includes an outer connector surface having an unthreaded base section, and an externally threaded end section adjacent to the terminal connector end.

Abstract: A fuel injector assembly includes a fuel injector defining a longitudinal axis extending between a first axial injector end, and a second axial injector end. The fuel injector further includes, between the first axial injector end and the second axial injector end, a first clamp face and a second clamp face defining a middle plane. The fuel injector assembly further includes a clamp having a forked injector portion forming a slot receiving the fuel injector and in contact with each of the first clamp face and the second clamp face, and a bolting portion having a bolt hole formed therein. The bolt hole defines a bolt hole axis oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis and offset from the middle plane.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing having a fuel connector, and an outer housing surface extending around a longitudinal axis of the injector housing. The outer housing surface includes a cylindrical upper section, a cylindrical lower section, and a middle section. The fuel connector defines a connector axis oriented normal to a longitudinal axis of the injector housing and extending between a first connector end attached to the middle section, and a terminal connector end radially outward of the outer housing surface and having therein a fuel inlet. The fuel connector includes an outer connector surface having an unthreaded base section, and an externally threaded end section adjacent to the terminal connector end.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector housing defining a longitudinal axis extending between a first axial injector end and a second axial injector end. The injector housing includes an upper body piece forming the first axial injector end and including a fuel connector defining a connector axis intersecting the longitudinal axis. The injector housing further includes a nozzle having formed therein a plurality of spray outlets, and including a nozzle terminal tip. An injector full diameter (FD) is defined by the upper body piece. An axial distance (AD) is defined between an intersection of the connector axis and the longitudinal axis, and the nozzle terminal tip. A ratio of AD to FD is from 4.8 to 5.1.