Abstract: The present invention relates to electrospray thrusters, processes of making electrospray thrusters, and methods of using such electrospray thrusters. Applicant's thruster incorporates a unique geometry for the emitters and extractor grid that effectively eliminates ion interception on the grid, which is the primary failure mechanism of current devices, yet maintains the electric field conditions necessary for ion emission to occur. Without grid impingement, the thrust produced by the thruster is increased and thruster operational lifetime is increased substantially. Additionally, this non-traditional geometry also allows for higher electric fields at the emitter tip for a given applied voltage, thus enabling lower operational voltage of the thruster as compared to conventional designs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for linking access commands for a memory sub-system of a memory sub-system are described. A first write command that includes first data can be received. The first write command can be associated with a first identifier. An internal read command to retrieve data stored in the transfer unit of the memory sub-system can be issued based on receiving the first write command. A second write command that includes second data can be received. The second write command can be associated with a second identifier. The first and second identifiers can be linked based on receiving the second write command and an internal write command that includes the first data associated with the first write command and the second data associated with the second write command can be issued.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for assessing a respiratory function from plethysmography data obtainable, for example, from a pulse oximeter. A pulsatile waveform obtained from pleth data is processed to obtain a second waveform extending over multiple respiratory cycles and representing respiration-related variations in a pulse-beat area defined by the pulsatile waveform. The second waveform is analyzed to obtain information indicative of respiratory distress. A respiratory index that provides a good indicator of respiratory distress may be computed based on a magnitude of respiratory peaks in the second waveform. Applications to asthma and sleep apnea are described.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for linking access commands for a memory sub-system of a memory sub-system are described. A first write command that includes first data can be received. The first write command can be associated with a first identifier. An internal read command to retrieve data stored in the transfer unit of the memory sub-system can be issued based on receiving the first write command. A second write command that includes second data can be received. The second write command can be associated with a second identifier. The first and second identifiers can be linked based on receiving the second write command and an internal write command that includes the first data associated with the first write command and the second data associated with the second write command can be issued.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for assessing a respiratory function from plethysmography data obtainable, for example, from a pulse oximeter. A pulsatile waveform obtained from pleth data is processed to obtain a second waveform extending over a over multiple respiratory cycles and representing respiration-related variations in a pulse-beat area defined by the pulsatile waveform. The second waveform is analyzed to obtain information indicative of respiratory distress. A respiratory index that provides a good indicator of respiratory distress may be computed based on a magnitude of respiratory peaks in the second waveform. Applications to asthma and sleep apnea are described.

Abstract: A data storage system having non-volatile media, a buffer memory, a processing device, and a data pre-fetcher. The data pre-fetcher receives commands to be executed in the data storage system, provides the commands as input to a predictive model, obtains at least one command identified for pre-fetching, as output from the predictive model having the commands as input. Prior to the command being executed in the data storage device, the data pre-fetcher retrieves, from the non-volatile memory, at least a portion of data to be used in execution of the command; and stores the portion of data in the buffer memory. The retrieving and storing the portion of the data can be performed concurrently with the execution of many commands before the execution of the command, to reduce the latency impact of the command on other commands that are executed concurrently with the execution of the command.

Abstract: A data storage system having non-volatile media, a buffer memory, a processing device, and a data pre-fetcher. The data pre-fetcher receives commands to be executed in the data storage system, provides the commands as input to a predictive model, obtains at least one command identified for pre-fetching, as output from the predictive model having the commands as input. Prior to the command being executed in the data storage device, the data pre-fetcher retrieves, from the non-volatile memory, at least a portion of data to be used in execution of the command; and stores the portion of data in the buffer memory. The retrieving and storing the portion of the data can be performed concurrently with the execution of many commands before the execution of the command, to reduce the latency impact of the command on other commands that are executed concurrently with the execution of the command.

Abstract: Methods of cleaning flow path components of power systems, and sump purge kits used in the same or related methods are disclosed. A method of cleaning may include removing a casing of the turbine system to expose a rotor of the turbine system, a plurality of flow path components coupled to the rotor and/or the casing, and a sump system in communication with the rotor. The method may also include pressurizing the sump system in communication with the rotor, and sealing a plurality of openings formed in the rotor. Additionally, the method may include exposing the rotor and the plurality of flow path components to steam to dry hydrocarbons formed on a surface of the rotor and a surface of the plurality of flow path components, and blasting the rotor and the plurality of flow path components with solid carbon dioxide (CO2) to dislodge the dried hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided herein for locating and monitoring subcutaneous target sites. A device as described herein may comprise a base layer configured to attach to a portion of a subject's body in proximity to the target site; and a plurality of transducer elements on the base layer, wherein the plurality of transducer elements are configured to (1) transmit a set of signals that penetrate beneath the skin of the subject and (2) receive a set of reflected signals associated with underlying anatomical structures, the underlying anatomical structures comprising the target site and bodily tissue surrounding the target site, wherein the set of reflected signals is used to identify a location of the target site while the device is placed in situ on the subject's body, without having to physically move the device over the portion of the subject's body to search for the target site.

Abstract: A data storage system having non-volatile media, a buffer memory, a processing device, and a data pre-fetcher. The data pre-fetcher receives commands to be executed in the data storage system, provides the commands as input to a predictive model, obtains at least one command identified for pre-fetching, as output from the predictive model having the commands as input. Prior to the command being executed in the data storage device, the data pre-fetcher retrieves, from the non-volatile memory, at least a portion of data to be used in execution of the command; and stores the portion of data in the buffer memory. The retrieving and storing the portion of the data can be performed concurrently with the execution of many commands before the execution of the command, to reduce the latency impact of the command on other commands that are executed concurrently with the execution of the command.

Abstract: A clinical data processing system comprising a processor; a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the memory storing executable instructions providing a user interface module configured to receive participant data and store it as participant data in the memory; a schema management module configured to receive input via the user interface module, the schema management module comprising rules for determining withholding amounts for payments due to a participant in view of applicable schema data and participant data stored in the memory; and a participation aggregation module configured to receive input via the user interface module, the participation aggregation module comprising rules for determining whether to permit or defer payments due to the participant in view of aggregated payments due to a participant as reflected in participant data stored in the memory.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for assessing a respiratory function from plethysmography data obtainable, for example, from a pulse oximeter. A pulsatile waveform obtained from pleth data is processed to obtain a second waveform extending over a over multiple respiratory cycles and representing respiration-related variations in a pulse-beat area defined by the pulsatile waveform. The second waveform is analyzed to obtain information indicative of respiratory distress. A respiratory index that provides a good indicator of respiratory distress may be computed based on a magnitude of respiratory peaks in the second waveform. Applications to asthma and sleep apnea are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: A surge protection apparatus (20) has a first quadrature coupler (22) with a first input (24) coupled to an electrical ground (26), and a second input (28) connected to an input signal. A second quadrature coupler (34) having a third input (32) is coupled to a first output (30) of the first quadrature coupler (22). A fourth input (38) is coupled to a second output (36) of the first quadrature coupler (22). A third output (40) is coupled to a signal port and a fourth output (42) is coupled to the electrical ground.

Abstract: A laser diode coupling and bias circuit (50) includes a laser diode (84) in a hermetically sealed housing (80) having a pair of inputs (76, 78). The laser diode (84) is attached to a printed circuit board (52). The printed circuit board (52) has a number of connection points and a ground plane. One of the pair of inputs (76, 78) of the laser diode (84) is coupled to one of the connection points (86) that is electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board (52). A second (76) of the pair of inputs (76, 78) of the laser diode (84) is connected to a second (76) of the connection points. An input transmission line (54) is attached to the printed circuit board (52) at a modulation input connection (56) and at the second (76) of the connection points. The input transmission line (54) has a blocking capacitor (72). A two pole equalization filter (74) is coupled between the input transmission line (54) and the ground plane.