Abstract: This invention relates to a thermite reaction charge comprising bismuth oxide and aluminium adapted to react with a reaction rate giving a reaction time of 8 to 15 seconds for a thermite reaction charge of 30 to 100 kg from initialisation of the thermite reaction charge to at least 90% of the thermite reaction charge is reacted, a method for forming a three-phased rock-to-rock barrier by applying the thermite reaction charge and a well barrier formed thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device that allows a blood sample to be collected anaerobically is disclosed.

Abstract: An attachment is described for a haircare appliance. The attachment comprises an inlet for receiving an airflow, and a body comprising one or more pairs of outlets, each pair of outlets comprising a first outlet and a second outlet. The attachment further comprises a valve moveable relative to the body between a first position in which the valve occludes the first outlet and the airflow is discharged from the second outlet of each pair of outlets, and a second position in which the valve occludes the second outlet and the airflow is discharged from the first outlet of each pair of outlets. The valve comprises a sealing element that contacts the body at a position between the first and second outlets of each pair of outlets.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T O ? U ? T A D ? T ? E ? x ? i ? t ) 2 * E ? G ? T A H ? P ? C ? E ? x ? i ? t * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.

Abstract: A reader comprising: a panel; two antennae each associated with a respective race to transmit and/or receive information to/from an electronic animal tag in that respective race; and an electromagnetic shield to impede an antenna from transmitting and/or receiving information to/from an electronic animal tag not located in the respective race of that antenna; a system for reading electronic animal tags comprising: a plurality of readers each located at or near a wall of a respective plurality of races, wherein each reader is at least partially shielded by an electromagnetic shield; each reader being longitudinally offset with respect to at least one other reader in the plurality of readers; and methods of constructing and using a reader.

Abstract: Computational systems and methods employ characteristics of a quantum processor determined or sampled between a start and an end of an annealing evolution per an annealing schedule. The annealing evolution can be reinitialized, reversed or continued after determination. The annealing evolution can be interrupted. The annealing evolution can be ramped immediately prior to or as part of determining the characteristics. The annealing evolution can be paused or not paused immediately prior to ramping. A second representation of a problem can be generated based at least in part on the determined characteristics from an annealing evolution performed on a first representation of the problem. The determined characteristics can be autonomously compared to an expected behavior, and alerts optionally provided and/or the annealing evolution optionally terminated based on the comparison. Iterations of annealing evolutions may be performed until an exit condition occurs.

Abstract: An arrangement and/or assembly of a set of wristbands is disclosed. In some implementations, an arrangement of a set of wristbands may include a first wristband formed from a first portion of the wristband web. The arrangement may include a second wristband formed from a second portion of the wristband web. The first length of the first wristband may be different from a second length of the second wristband. The arrangement may include a cut formation, in the wristband web, that is between the first wristband and the second wristband. The cut formation may be configured to enable the first wristband to be separated from the second wristband.

Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval system. In one embodiment, an object storage and retrieval system includes a computing system hosting a service application and in communication with a database and storage and retrieval apparatuses configured to store and dispense physical objects. Each storage and retrieval apparatus is in communication with the computing system. The computing system can transmit instructions to a first one of the storage and retrieval apparatuses to render the status of the first physical object on the interactive display of the storage and retrieval apparatus.

Abstract: A computer implemented system for controlling access to data associated with an entity includes a data storage device having a computer memory, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured for: storing a secret key associated with the entity in a computer memory associated with the entity; upon receiving entity data, storing the entity data in the computer memory; and upon receiving an access grant signal, enabling communication of information relating to the entity data.

Abstract: Technologies are provided for dynamically reconfiguring a database system of a tenant that is part of a multi-tenant database system based on risk profile(s) of the tenant. The database system includes database and an application server of the tenant. When a request is received from a client of the tenant, a database transaction having one or more query language patterns can be automatically detected. Query language pattern(s) can be automatically associated with a corresponding transaction category for that tenant, and a corresponding risk profile for that tenant can be determined based on the corresponding transaction category. Based on the corresponding risk profile, it can be determined if a dynamic reconfiguration process should be performed, and if so, system parameter(s) of the database system can be dynamically reconfigured to take action(s) to address one or more risks associated with the corresponding risk profile.

Abstract: This disclosure describes implantable medical leads and medical device systems utilizing the leads. In some examples, an implantable medical lead comprises a first defibrillation electrode and a second defibrillation electrode, the first and second defibrillation electrodes configured to deliver anti-tachyarrhythmia shocks, and a pace electrode disposed between the first defibrillation electrode and the second defibrillation electrode, the pace electrode configured to deliver a pacing pulse that generates an electric field proximate to the pace electrode. The implantable medical lead further comprises a shield disposed between the first defibrillation electrode and the second defibrillation electrode and over a portion of an outer surface of the pace electrode, wherein the shield is configured to impede the electric field in a direction from the pace electrode away from a heart.

Abstract: Provided are proteins comprising a variant IgG Fc region, wherein the proteins exhibit significantly reduced binding to human Fc?RI when compared with a reference protein comprising the amino acid substitutions L234A/L235A/P329G. Also provided are compositions, methods of treatment and methods to reduce Fc-induced effector functions in a parent protein.

Abstract: A charging station for charging the battery of a vehicle includes: a base portion configured for mounting in a substructure; a charging portion having a charging outlet for connection to a vehicle; and a retraction mechanism for moving the charging portion between an extended position in which it extends out of the base portion and a retracted position; and a controller for controlling the retraction mechanism; the controller being configured to: determine whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the most recent charging from the charging outlet ceased; and cause the retraction mechanism to move the charging portion to the retracted position if the predetermined period of time is determined to have elapsed since the most recent electrical supply from the outlet.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an automated remediation system that can receive service level objective (SLO) alerts or notifications and, based on the type, take automated remedial actions. The automated remediation system can perform automated responses to various SLO alerts such as latency alerts, error budget alerts, burn rate alerts, etc. The automated remediation system can utilize a mapping to select which automated response to perform; can measure the effectiveness of the automated response using a metric defined for the alert type; and, until the issue is resolved or no further actions are mapped to the alert type, can repeat the initial automated response or can take secondary automated responses. The automated remediation system can also report the alert and the remedial actions taken.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods for mapping transposon insertions. Applications can include mapping the locations of self-reporting transposons (SRTs) from thousands of single cells in parallel, while simultaneously measuring mRNA abundance from the same single cells; analyzing genome-associated protein (GAP) (e.g., transcription factor) binding/interactions in a small number of cells in bulk, without single cell resolution; lineage tracing; or as an improved readout for transposon mutagenesis screens.

Abstract: Provided are salts of (S)-(4,5-dihydro-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyran-7-yl)-N-methylmethanamine and various of crystal forms thereof, and compositions, medicaments, pharmaceutically acceptable formulations thereof, and methods of making same. In addition, provided are compounds comprising specific particle size distributions of crystalline (S)-(4,5-dihydro-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyran-7-yl)-N-methylmethanamine HCl and methods of making and modulating the particle size distributions.

Abstract: A computer system for dynamically controlling a thermoset printer (100) may comprise one or more processors (210) and one or more computer-readable media having stored thereon executable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computer system to perform various acts. The computer system may receive a thermoset printing data packet that comprises an indication of a desired final material property of the target object to be printed. The computer system may also receive an indication of one or more thermoset materials (250a,250b) that are available to the thermoset three-dimensional printer and access a material attribute dataset that describes different material properties. Based upon the material attribute dataset, the computer system may determine a particular mixture configuration for the one or more thermoset materials and generate a command to cause the thermoset three-dimensional printer to implement the particular mixture configuration.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for efficient media indexing. An example method disclosed herein includes means for initiating a list of hash seeds, the list of hash seeds including at least a first hash seed value and a second hash seed value among other hash seed values, means for generating to generate a first bucket distribution based on the first hash seed value and a first hash function and generate a second bucket distribution based on the second hash seed value used in combination with the first hash seed value, means for determining to determine a first entropy value of the first bucket distribution, wherein data associated with the first bucket distribution is stored in a first hash table and determine a second entropy value of the second bucket distribution.