Abstract: Drip irrigation emitters having low activation pressures, desirable flow rates, and are configured to clog less than existing emitters are provided. The disclosed emitters include membrane cavities that are devoid of a channel and a land to help advance fluid through the cavity, to an outlet, and to an outside environment. Instead, the membrane cavities have various shapes and configurations that, in conjunction with a depressed membrane, help to drive fluid out of the membrane cavity and to an outside environment. The shapes of the membrane cavities include a sinusoidal configuration, a cylindrical shape configuration, and a flat bottom configuration. Various features of such emitters, and methods of using the same, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid therapeutics and methods for using these nucleic acid therapeutics in the treatment of complement-related disorders.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for configuring automatic playback settings on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays automatic playback settings and receives selections of customized settings for automatic playback. The settings can include context granularity for automatic playback, limiting autoplay to when the media playback device is connected to a wireless network, and activating an audible notification when automatic playback of media content is beginning. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. The system ascertains whether autoplay is enabled for a particular situation. If autoplay is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes.

Abstract: An aqueous rinse aid solution for use in a dishwashing machine wherein the solution is substantially free of poloxamer type surfactants and wherein the solution produces water sheeting and spot-free dishware drying, the solution consists of food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption and water.

Abstract: An aqueous rinse aid solution for use in a dishwashing machine wherein the solution is substantially free of poloxamer type surfactants and wherein the solution produces water sheeting and spot-free dishware drying, the solution consists of food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption and water.

Abstract: An aqueous rinse aid solution for use in a dishwashing machine wherein the solution is substantially free of poloxamer type surfactants and wherein the solution produces water sheeting and spot-free dishware drying, the solution consists of food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption and water.

Abstract: Probabilistic event classifications systems and method are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an event narrative, the event narrative comprising textual content describing a safety event, parsing the textual content to identify key terms, searching a safety event database for classifications associated with the key terms, selecting a set of classifications based on the key terms using statistical analysis, the set of classifications comprising potential event types for the event narrative, and displaying the set of classifications for the event narrative via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: An environmentally safe aqueous hydrogen peroxide disinfecting solution having a pH of at least 2.0 is disclosed. The hydrogen peroxide disinfecting solution comprises a plurality of nonionic surfactants that positively affect surface cleaning and sanitizing and further comprises a plurality of hydrogen peroxide stabilizing agents which enhance the sanitizing cleaner's antimicrobial activity and prevent peroxide auto-decomposition.

Abstract: An aqueous rinse aid solution for use in a dishwashing machine wherein the solution is substantially free of poloxamer type surfactants and wherein the solution produces water sheeting and spot-free dishware drying, the solution consists of food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption and water.

Abstract: Probabilistic event classifications systems and method are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an event narrative, the event narrative comprising textual content describing a safety event, parsing the textual content to identify key terms, searching a safety event database for classifications associated with the key terms, selecting a set of classifications based on the key terms using statistical analysis, the set of classifications comprising potential event types for the event narrative, and displaying the set of classifications for the event narrative via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: The approaches of the present disclosure provide for the efficient technology of intelligent association of still images with contextual information relating to sounds such as a sound that may have been ambient when a still image was captured. In particular, a user may use a media device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer, to capture a still image and record first audio, for example, at the time of capturing the still image for a predetermined period of time. The first audio may be then processed and analyzed so as to recognize a particular song or melody, and then a high quality second audio related to the recognized song or melody is downloaded and associated with the still image. Accordingly, the visual nature of still images is enhanced with data relating to contextual auditory information, which boosts the sensory and memory experience for the user.

Abstract: A method and composition for scale removal and leak detection is disclosed. The composition comprises a scale-removal agent and a fluorescing agent.

Abstract: A multimedia viewing booth is disclosed that includes a computer terminal with a touchscreen, a CPU, a payment processor and a digital media I/O unit. The touchscreen displays a certain number of icons with each icon linked to predetermined content. A first portion of the icons is linked to a first type of content and a second portion is linked to a second type of content. The touchscreen displays a GUI with a selection menu for a user to select content, inform the user whether payment is needed, what content is available, how much time for viewing is available, display the selected content, and to interact with the user. The CPU manages the system to accept payment via the payment processor, control the touchscreen, process user interaction and function accordingly, access and activate content display, manages content purchases and downloads via the I/O unit, and interfaces with a communication link to access content.

Abstract: The current invention is directed to methods for reducing the cost of healthcare by improving the standard of care and by encouraging healthy behavior. Additionally, the methods of the current invention are designed to help improve clinical and economic outcomes through the principles of empowerment and accountability. The methods of the current invention provide financial incentives to both the patient and the medical practitioner in an interactive, web-based incentive system that creates appropriate and powerful checks and balances that motivate medical practitioners and patients to participate and to be adherent to beneficial performance standards. The methods of the current invention achieves the objectives of improved healthiness and better and more affordable healthcare by aligning the interests of medical providers, patients/consumers, and healthcare purchasers/payers in a win-win-win proposition.

Abstract: A method and composition for scale removal and leak detection is disclosed. The composition comprises a scale-removal agent and a fluorescing agent.

Abstract: The current invention is directed to improved methods for providing health care and for reducing the costs of health care. Additionally, the methods of the current invention are designed to improve the clinical outcome for the patient. The methods of the current invention provide financial incentives to both the patient and the medical service provider is an integrated manner that encourages patient empowerment, patient and physician accountability and appropriate checks and balances by incorporating evidence-based medicine treatment guidelines and content and other similar types of content through an Internet application or by other means to improve the clinical outcome of the health care treatment and to reduce the overall costs of health care.

Abstract: A base leg assembly for lift trucks having a mounting plate, a base leg, and a load wheel assembly. The mounting plate is fastened to the mast structure or body structure of the lift truck and the base leg is fastened to the mounting plate. The base leg has a integrally cast mounting portion and leg portion that have cavities formed therein to reduce the weight of the base leg and to distribute stresses throughout the base leg to avoid stress concentrations. The proximal end of the leg portion extends laterally from the mounting portion and transitions in direction approximately 90 degrees such that the leg portion extends forward of the mounting portion and the lift truck at its distal end. Load wheel plates also have cavities formed therein and are fastened to the distal end of the base leg. Load wheels are disposed between the load wheel plates and are supported therein such that they can rotate.

Abstract: Zinc phosphate coating compositions containing an oxime accelerator are disclosed. The oxime accelerators are environmentally friendly and are stable in the acidic environment of the zinc phosphate coating compositions enabling the formation of a one-package system.