Abstract: Modular foundation systems for assembling floating platform assemblies. Modular foundation systems comprise a base mat sized to engage retaining members within a grooves formed in the upper surface of the base mat. Using a combination of a number of base mats and retaining members, a platform assembly of virtually any desired size and shape can be readily assembled.

Abstract: A plough for burying a cable has a base frame, an upper frame member and a ploughshare support; a topside of the ploughshare support features a cable trough; and a cable guiding path extends from a front end to a rear end of the plough. The cable guiding path is arranged between the base frame and the upper frame member and along the cable trough. The upper frame member is movably connected relative to the base frame, such that the upper frame member may move between a first position. The upper frame member is arranged above the cable guiding path, and a second position wherein the upper frame member is displaced away from the cable guiding path. The whole extent of the cable guiding path is accessible from above when the upper frame member is in the second position, such that a cable may be lowered onto the cable guiding path.

Abstract: A process of assigning a colour grade to a diamond, including the steps of (i) determining the N3 and C-center content of a diamond (110); (ii) comparing the N3 and C-center content of the diamond with a previously acquired data set from a plurality of diamonds each having a colour grading previously assigned thereto, and (iii) assigning a colour grade to the diamond upon a correlation of the N3 and C-center content of said diamond with a grade of said previously acquired data set; wherein said previously acquired data set comprises a correlation between N3 and C center content and optical absorbance in the visible light spectrum for each diamond of said plurality of diamonds.

Abstract: Devices for moving blood within a patient, and methods of doing so. The devices can include a pump portion that includes an impeller and a housing around the impeller, as well as a fluid lumen. The impeller can be activated to cause rotation of the impeller and thereby move fluid within the fluid lumen.

Abstract: A modular electrical connector with separately shielded signal conductor pairs. The connector may be assembled from modules, each containing a pair of signal conductors with surrounding partially or fully conductive material. Modules of different sizes may be assembled into wafers, which are then assembled into a connector. Wafers may include lossy material. In some embodiments, shielding members of two mating connectors may each have compliant members along their distal portions, such that, the shielding members engage at points of contact at multiple locations, some of which are adjacent the mating edge of each of the mating shielding members.

Abstract: A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE) and related apparatus are provided. In the method, the UE obtains channel information for a sidelink channel between the UE and a receiving device and performs a pre-equalization process on a signal to be transmitted to the receiving device based on the channel information to obtain a pre-equalized signal. The UE then transmits the pre-equalized signal to the receiving device through the sidelink channel.

Abstract: A hydrogen generation system suitable for outdoor use is described. The system vents to the atmosphere to help to prevent accumulation of hazardous gas buildup within the system while also protecting hydrogen generation components from extreme weather conditions. The system includes walls that the allow ventilation while inhibiting moisture and wind from entering an interior of the system.

Abstract: A fiber optic needle probe is described that includes a length of optical fiber inside a hollow needle for supporting the optical fiber along its length. A distal end of the optical fiber is formed by a formed convex tip protruding beyond a distal end of the hollow needle. The distal end of the optical fiber is formed by a formed conical tip with a cone angle less than hundred degrees. The shape of the convex tip formed at the distal end of the optical fiber is found particularly suitable for repeated insertion into a tissue with minimal tendency of tissue residue sticking to the tip.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe translating specialized functions for one type of hardware platform into executable code for a different type of hardware platform. For example, a specialized function developed for a first hardware platform (e.g., a GPU or CPU) can be translated into an intermediate representation (IR) containing arguments for a second hardware platform (e.g., a model-specific chipset) by a compiler. The compiler can then convert the IR into executable code for the second hardware platform.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing a lactoferrin powder. The process comprises extracting lactoferrin from a native lactoferrin-containing substance and concentrating the extracted lactoferrin to produce a liquid concentrate in which the extracted lactoferrin has an improved stability. The liquid concentrate is then pasteurised by heating to a temperature and for a time effective to do so, after which the pasteurized liquid concentrate is dried under non-denaturing conditions to produce a lactoferrin powder in which substantially all of the lactoferrin is native lactoferrin.

Abstract: An optimized ball bearing for an electric vehicle having an inner ring or an outer ring with a radial thickness at least equal to the diameter of the balls is provided with at least one annular recessed surface to reduce the mass of the ring. Each annular recessed surface may be formed as chamfer, a fillet or a groove. The annular recessed surfaces may be provided on both the inner and outer rings to improve lubrication flow.

Abstract: Described is a blending system. The blending system may include frothers, foamers, aerators, and the like. The blending system may include a container selectively attachable to a motor base and including a frothing device. The blending system may include firmware logic and sensors to sense ingredients. The blending system may sense ingredients as they are added to the container, and may prevent blending until all ingredients or the certain quantity of ingredients have been added to the container. The blending system may provide more consistent and duplicable blends and may minimize user judgment or error. The blending system may be used to froth dairy and non-dairy milks or creamers. The blending system may include drive coupling to facilitate a desired fit between a motor drive shaft and a container or other attachment.

Abstract: An optimized ball bearing assembly for an electric vehicle having inner and outer rings formed with axial lengths that are at least twice as large as the diameter of the balls is provided with a bearing cage having an open end. A lubricant source directs lubricant into an opening defined between the first axial ends of the inner and outer rings and the cage is positioned relative to the balls such that the closed-end of the cage, provided by a base or backbone of the cage, is located between the balls and the second axial ends of the inner and outer rings. Thereby, an unimpeded path for lubricant to reach the balls is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for training a customizable machine-learning model to effectively process documents. Operations may include: identifying a first document; processing, using a model, the first document; causing a display, via a user interface, of the one or more values in connection with the plurality of data fields; receiving user input; updating the model based on the user input; identifying a second document; and processing, using the updated model, the second document to identify one or more second values, in the second document, corresponding to one or more of the plurality of data fields.

Abstract: A rod shape visualisation device (1) is proposed for providing information on the desired shape of a posterior spinal rod during a bending process whilst being arranged in a sterile operation area. The rod shape visualisation device (1) comprises: (a) a sterile case (10) comprising a housing portion (11) including an entrance aperture (12) and a cover (13). sized and shaped to seal the entrance aperture (12). the sterile case (10) further comprising an inner lumen (14) configured to come in contact with non-sterile or sterile objects. and (b) a non-sterile or sterile visualisation template (40) comprising a displaying side providing information on the desired shape of a posterior rod. The rod shape visualisation device (1) defines a first. open state in which the cover (13) is open, and a second. closed state in which the cover (13) is closed. wherein in the closed state. the displaying side of the visualisation template (40) is visibly arranged in the inner lumen (14).

Abstract: Provided herein are Complement Factor I (CFI) variants that exhibit at least one improved characteristic relative to a wild type CFI. CFI variants of the disclosure can exhibit tunable specificity and activity. Also included are CFI-containing fusion constructs comprising at least one domain of CFI, for example, wild type full length CFI fused to human serum albumin. Also included are methods of making and using such CFI variants and fusion constructs. The CFI variants and fusion constructs provided herein may be useful for treating a disease or condition associated with dysregulation of the complement system or a deficiency of CFI.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel molecules and methods of using an amphiphilic kanamycin molecule having substitutions at the O-4?, O-6?, or O-4? and O-6? positions having reduced antimicrobial activity for targeting Connexin Hemichannels.

Abstract: A well system includes a local controller communicably coupled to a hydraulic diverter configured to control a well shut-in assembly at a well site operable to shut in a wellbore based on a command from the local controller or to shut in or open the wellbore based on a command from a control panel at or in a vicinity of the well site. The well system includes a remote controller located at a location remote from the local controller and the well site and configured to communicate a wireless signal to the local controller to initiate the command from the local controller. The well system includes the hydraulic diverter fluidly coupled to the well shut-in assembly. The hydraulic diverter is configured to, based on the command from the local controller, control the well shut-in assembly to shut in the wellbore and render the command from the control panel irrelevant.

Abstract: A wellhead connector system is improved by the addition of sense circuitry that is used to confirm proper engagement of cam locks that engage an adaptor which may be used for pressure pumping operations, such as hydraulic fracturing, or for perforating an oil or gas well.

Abstract: The present invention provides heterodimer pairs that can comprise a first heterodimer and a second heterodimer wherein each heterodimer comprises an immunoglobulin heavy chain or fragment thereof and an immunoglobulin light chain or fragment thereof. At least one of the heterodimers can comprise one or more amino acid modifications in the CH1 and/or CL domains, one or more amino acid modifications in the VH and/or VL domains, or a combination thereof. The modified amino acid(s) can be part of the interface between the light chain and heavy chain and are typically modified to create preferential pairing between each heavy chain and a desired light chain such that when the two heavy chains and two light chains of the heterodimer pair are co-expressed in a cell, the heavy chain of the first heterodimer preferentially pairs with one of the light chains rather than the other. Likewise, the heavy chain of the second heterodimer typically preferentially pairs with the second light chain rather than first.