Abstract: A system may include a vehicular seat assembly including first and second seat support beams, a seat pan, a bar, a fabric seat back, and at least one detachable attachment means. The fabric seat back may have a first end and a second end. The fabric seat back may be secured at the first end to the bar. The fabric seat back may have an expandable seat back section secured at the second end to the seat pan. Each detachable attachment means may be secured at a first detachable attachment means end to the seat pan and may be secured at a second detachable attachment means end to a portion of the fabric seat back located between the first end and the second detachable attachment means end. When all detachable attachment means are in the detached state, an effective length of the fabric seat back may extend.

Abstract: A coiled tubing injector for running coiled tubing into and out of a well in a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, includes a coiled tubing injector head including a base and a gripping mechanism configured to grip the coiled tubing running through the base and to advance and retract the coiled tubing, and a control system. The control system includes a coiled tubing indicator disposed between the gripping mechanism and a blowout preventer coupled to a head of the well, to indicate a change from presence of the coiled tubing to absence of the coiled tubing. The control system also includes a gripping mechanism control coupled to the coiled tubing indicator and operable to stop movement of gripping mechanism, thus discontinuing movement of the coiled tubing in response to the coiled tubing indicator indicating the change from the presence of the coiled tubing to the absence of the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A computer-based apparatus for managing data based on performance of an underlying securities index including a memory element of a computer configured to store computer executable instructions and a processor for the computer, configured to execute the computer readable instructions to receive information on a lower buffer threshold against losses for an investment, and determine a total return on the investment during an outcome period o, wherein the total return is adjusted to fall above the buffer threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a supply knowledge portal. The supply knowledge portal provides a new metric dashboard that delivers real-time information on the status and health of the hospital supply chain. The new dashboard is driven by the transactional data generated from system point of use devices and allows end users to view data at various levels starting at the facility level and moving down to filter for specific areas, devices and, at the lowest level, items.

Abstract: A computer-based apparatus for managing data based on performance of an underlying securities index including a memory element of a computer configured to store computer executable instructions and a processor for the computer, configured to execute the computer readable instructions to receive information on a lower buffer threshold against losses for an investment, and determine a total return on the investment during an outcome period o, wherein the total return is adjusted to fall above the buffer threshold.

Abstract: A coiled tubing injector for running coiled tubing into and out of a well in a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, includes a coiled tubing injector head including a base and a gripping mechanism configured to grip the coiled tubing running through the base and to advance and retract the coiled tubing, and a control system. The control system includes a coiled tubing indicator disposed between the gripping mechanism and a blowout preventer coupled to a head of the well, to indicate a change from presence of the coiled tubing to absence of the coiled tubing. The control system also includes a gripping mechanism control coupled to the coiled tubing indicator and operable to stop movement of gripping mechanism, thus discontinuing movement of the coiled tubing in response to the coiled tubing indicator indicating the change from the presence of the coiled tubing to the absence of the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A computer-based apparatus for managing data based on performance of an underlying securities index including a memory element of a computer configured to store computer executable instructions and a processor for the computer, configured to execute the computer readable instructions to receive information on a lower buffer threshold against losses for an investment, and determine a total return on the investment during an outcome period o, wherein the total return is adjusted to fall above the buffer threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a supply knowledge portal. The supply knowledge portal provides a new metric dashboard that delivers real-time information on the status and health of the hospital supply chain. The new dashboard is driven by the transactional data generated from system point of use devices and allows end users to view data at various levels starting at the facility level and moving down to filter for specific areas, devices and, at the lowest level, items.

Abstract: A technique facilitates release of pressure from a well, and/or surface treating lines, via a bleed-off mechanism. The bleed-off mechanism is in fluid communication with a flow path extending from a wellhead valve or wellbore and designed for connection with a vacuum truck. The bleed-off mechanism can be opened to enable venting of trapped pressure from the wellbore and/or flow path. The bleed-off mechanism is also designed to contain any liquid that escapes during release of the trapped pressure. Once the pressure is relieved, the vacuum truck can be used to clean out fluid from the wellbore and/or surface treating lines without exposure to excess pressure.

Abstract: A method for reducing the boot time for a computer includes: supplying power to the computer; disabling a plurality of input/output (I/O) devices coupled to the computer; performing a boot process for the computer; and placing the computer in a suspend to memory state before a user turns on the computer. The method reduces the boot time for a computer by placing the computer in a suspend to memory mode rather than completely shutting off the computer. In this manner, when a user of the computer pushes the power button, the computer wakes up from the suspend to memory mode instead of being required to perform the entire boot process. This significantly reduces the time required to make the computer available to the user, allowing the computer to function like an appliance.

Abstract: A method for reducing the boot time for a computer includes: supplying power to the computer; disabling a plurality of input/output (I/O) devices coupled to the computer; performing a boot process for the computer; and placing the computer in a suspend to memory state before a user turns on the computer. The method reduces the boot time for a computer by placing the computer in a suspend to memory mode rather than completely shutting off the computer. In this manner, when a user of the computer pushes the power button, the computer wakes up from the suspend to memory mode instead of being required to perform the entire boot process. This significantly reduces the time required to make the computer available to the user, allowing the computer to function like an appliance.

Abstract: A customer profile access protocol with flexible access control capabilities is provided. The protocol facilitates secure and privacy enabled access to user profile data. The user profile data may be accessed by clients, such as other users, service providers and system administrators. The user profile data may be used by service providers and system administrators. The user profile data may be used by service providers to customize services provided to users. Permissions that control profile access may be established under user control. The user may specify different permissions for different grains of information within the user profile. For example, a first set of permissions may be associated with the entire user profile whereas a second set of permissions may be associated with a particular field in the user profile. Clients may be grouped such that permissions may be associated with a single group or combinations of groups specified by algebraic set operators.