Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.

Abstract: A method for treating a human subject having congestive heart failure is disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes orally administering a 10 g to 50 g dose of D-ribose daily to a subject having congestive heart failure, wherein the D-ribose is administered in a single dose after fasting, and the administration of D-ribose is continued over a period of time effective to improve cardiac and/or physical function of the subject.

Abstract: A slurry composition comprising: a base oil; a nonionic surfactant; a hydrophilic polymer; and a mixed branched alkyl organoclay composition comprising: a phyllosilicate clay; and a mixture of quaternary ammonium ions, each ion having a formula of [N—R1R2R3R4]+ wherein, within such mixture of quaternary ammonium ions, one or more of R1, R2 and R3 is each a mixture of branched alkyl groups, each branched alkyl group having 12 to 22 total carbon atoms, a linear backbone and one or more C1 to C3 branching alkyl groups each attached to the linear backbone at a branching carbon position, and within each quaternary ammonium ion and within the mixture of branched alkyl groups, the C1 to C3 branching alkyl groups are linked to the linear backbones at different branching carbon positions as a distribution; and wherein when one or more of R2 and R3 is not a branched alkyl group, R2 and R3 are a first linear alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of a second linear alky

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lighting devices and, in particular, electric candles are described. The devices can include a flame element onto which light can be projected from a light source. Preferably, the light is projected within a focal area on the flame element. The housing of the devices can include projections that help maintain a vertical position of a circuit board within the housing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.

Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame element that extends upwardly from a housing. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame element such that the flame element is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame element with respect to the housing. The flame element can be coupled to a housing or mounting bracket of the device using various components to suspend the flame element within the housing.

Abstract: An oil-based drilling fluid and a method for maintaining viscosity of an oil-based drilling fluid over a temperature range of about 120° F. to about 40° F. The oil-based drilling fluid comprises a quaternary ammonium ion having a corresponding quaternary ammonium salt having a neat shear strength value less than 6000 lb/100 ft2. The organoclay drilling fluid additive imparts a first high shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures of 40° F. or less and imparts a second high shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures greater than or equal to 120°, wherein the difference between the first high shear viscosity and the second high shear viscosity is less than 110%. The organoclay drilling fluid additive, further imparts a first low shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures of 40° F. or less and imparts a second low shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures greater than or equal to 120° F.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for forming wax shells for use with electric lighting devices. A template can comprise a sleeve that defines an interior space with a removable core at least partially disposed within the interior space. A modular top can be coupled to the sleeve, depending on the desired upper surface of the wax shell.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PRWH70 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PRWH70, cells from soybean variety 5PRWH70, plants of soybean 5PRWH70, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PRWH70. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PRWH70 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PRWH70, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PRWH70, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PRWH70. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PRWH70 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel receptor in the TNF family is provided: BAFF-R. Chimeric molecules and antibodies to BAFF-R and methods of use thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYVU85 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYVU85, cells from soybean variety 5PYVU85, plants of soybean 5PYVU85, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYVU85. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYVU85 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYVU85, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYVU85, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYVU85. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYVU85 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame element that extends upwardly from a housing. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame element such that the flame element is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame element with respect to the housing. The flame element can be coupled to a housing or mounting bracket of the device using various components to suspend the flame element within the housing.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PTAY19 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PTAY19, cells from soybean variety 5PTAY19, plants of soybean 5PTAY19, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PTAY19. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PTAY19 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PTAY19, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PTAY19, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PTAY19. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PTAY19 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJTF23 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJTF23, cells from soybean variety 5PJTF23, plants of soybean 5PJTF23, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJTF23. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJTF23 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJTF23, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJTF23, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJTF23. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJTF23 are further provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data.

Abstract: An oil-based drilling fluid and a method for maintaining viscosity of an oil-based drilling fluid over a temperature range of about 120° F. to about 40° F. The oil-based drilling fluid comprises a quaternary ammonium ion having a corresponding quaternary ammonium salt having a neat shear strength value less than 6000 lb/100 ft2. The organoclay drilling fluid additive imparts a first high shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures of 40° F. or less and imparts a second high shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures greater than or equal to 120°, wherein the difference between the first high shear viscosity and the second high shear viscosity is less than 110%. The organoclay drilling fluid additive, further imparts a first low shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures of 40° F. or less and imparts a second low shear viscosity to the oil-based drilling fluid at temperatures greater than or equal to 120° F.

Abstract: A novel receptor in the TNF family is provided: BAFF-R. Chimeric molecules and antibodies to BAFF-R and methods of use thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a commercial soil additive comprises mixing a compost composition with elementary (raw) sulphur to form a mixed material and turning the mixed material until it is substantially homogenous and until there is microbial oxidation of elementary sulphur therein to at least one sulphate.