Abstract: Methods to remove data from a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, or the like include stepwise verification of operation of hardware components of the mobile device prior to using a software tool to erase the data from the mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tobacco plants, tobacco seeds, compositions, and methods related to the identification and introgression of the Pale Yellow locus in tobacco. It also relates to generating novel mutations within the PY locus in tobacco.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for systems and methods for secure logins using facial recognition with a blockchain-based verification system. The systems and methods provide for authentication, authorization, and secure storage of biometrics data. Authentication is performed with a machine learning system implementing the facial recognition. The biometrics data can be securely stored on a blockchain and used to perform the facial recognition during login. Authorization is provided with an active directory system.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for systems and methods for secure logins using facial recognition with a blockchain-based verification system. The systems and methods provide for authentication, authorization, and secure storage of biometrics data. Authentication is performed with a machine learning system implementing the facial recognition. The biometrics data can be securely stored on a blockchain and used to perform the facial recognition during login. Authorization is provided with an active directory system.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for generating donations to charities based on transactions to payment accounts are disclosed. One exemplary method includes identifying at least one transaction associated with a payment account; generating, by a computing device, a donation value to the payment account based on the at least one transaction; aggregating, by the computing device, the donation value for the at least one transaction; and submitting a donation transaction, to an acquirer associated with the charity, for payment to the charity of an amount based on at least the aggregated donation values.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning the bolt and bolt carrier of a firearm and a method using the tool are disclosed. The tool is preferably made from a single piece of rectangular metal having a longitudinal channel cut in one end to define first and second legs. The first leg is sized to fit within the bore a bolt. The channel is of a width to place an edge of the second leg adjacent the surface of the bolt. Rotating the tool in relation to the bolt scrapes an edge of the second leg against the surface of the bolt thereby removing carbon residue from the surface of the bolt.

Abstract: This cord holder may be used for storage or transport of any coiled elongate article, such as a rope or electrical cord. It comprises a collar that surrounds and contains the coil, and a shank that extends away from the collar and forms a shoulder across the collar. The shank supports the coil to keep it from falling through the collar or otherwise becoming tangled or uncoiled. The collar may be open or closed, and the shank may take on various angles and shapes to accommodate a variety of coiled elongate articles. This cord holder may be made from a variety of materials and is scalable in size to accommodate varying loads. Methods of use are shown that include mounting brackets and transport features.

Abstract: A slit valve for a semiconductor processing apparatus, for fluidly sealing a passage connecting two chambers of the apparatus, such as a substrate reaction chamber and a region outside the reaction chamber. The slit valve comprises an actuator plate movable within a slot in one wall of the passage, the actuator plate and the slot oriented generally transverse to the passage. The actuator plate has a first position in which the valve is open, permitting the transfer of a substrate through the passage. The actuator plate also has a second position in which the valve is closed, and in which the actuator plate fluidly seals the passage such that fluid cannot flow through the passage across the actuator plate. A protective cover is configured to prevent debris within the passage (e.g., broken wafers, shards, particulate contaminants, etc.) from flowing into the slot when the actuator plate occupies its second position.

Abstract: A method for determining the presence and quantity of drugs of abuse from a surface or saliva specimen. The method involves a process of collecting the sample, preparing the sample and analyzing the sample upon an automated chemistry analyzer utilizing particular wavelengths and reagents.

Abstract: This cord holder may be used for storage or transport of any coiled elongate article, such as a rope or electrical cord. It comprises a collar that surrounds and contains the coil, and a shank that extends away from the collar and forms a shoulder across the collar. The shank supports the coil to keep it from falling through the collar or otherwise becoming tangled or uncoiled. The collar may be open or closed, and the shank may take on various angles and shapes to accommodate a variety of coiled elongate articles. This cord holder may be made from a variety of materials and is scalable in size to accommodate varying loads. Methods of use are shown that include mounting brackets and transport features.

Abstract: A hydrogen sulfide scrubber includes first and second scrubber tanks with scrubber media contained therein. Scrubbing solution circulators each include a dispenser for dispensing scrubbing solution into contact with the scrubber media, a sump for collecting the scrubbing solution after contact with the scrubber media, and a circulating pump for circulating the scrubbing solution from the sump back to the dispenser after contact with the scrubber media. A polymeric amine supply is provided for supplying a polymeric amine to the scrubbing solution in the second tank. The scrubbing solution in the first tank may be charged with the polymeric amine by a charging line extending from the second tank to the first tank. In other embodiments, a regenerative blower and associated nozzle may be used to generate a scrubbing solution mist in the space beneath the scrubber media and above the sump.

Abstract: A socket for easily connecting and disconnecting a standard camlock fitting, such as those used in flanges on marine vessels, includes four drive lugs, or tangs, for mating with recesses on the camlock. The socket is adapted for connection to a standard ratchet wrench for providing torque to tighten or loosen the camlocks.

Abstract: A slit valve for a semiconductor processing apparatus, for fluidly sealing a passage connecting two chambers of the apparatus, such as a substrate reaction chamber and a region outside the reaction chamber. The slit valve comprises an actuator plate movable within a slot in one wall of the passage, the actuator plate and the slot oriented generally transverse to the passage. The actuator plate has a first position in which the valve is open, permitting the transfer of a substrate through the passage. The actuator plate also has a second position in which the valve is closed, and in which the actuator plate fluidly seals the passage such that fluid cannot flow through the passage across the actuator plate. A protective cover is configured to prevent debris within the passage (e.g., broken wafers, shards, particulate contaminants, etc.) from flowing into the slot when the actuator plate occupies its second position.

Abstract: A slit valve for a semiconductor processing apparatus, for fluidly sealing a passage connecting two chambers of the apparatus, such as a substrate reaction chamber and a region outside the reaction chamber. The slit valve comprises an actuator plate movable within a slot in one wall of the passage, the actuator plate and the slot oriented generally transverse to the passage. The actuator plate has a first position in which the valve is open, permitting the transfer of a substrate through the passage. The actuator plate also has a second position in which the valve is closed, and in which the actuator plate fluidly seals the passage such that fluid cannot flow through the passage across the actuator plate. A protective cover is configured to prevent debris within the passage (e.g., broken wafers, shards, particulate contaminants, etc.) from flowing into the slot when the actuator plate occupies its second position.

Abstract: Apparatus connected to the downhole end of a tubing string for cleaning and flushing wells has a threaded connection to the string and at least one primary jet to direct circulating gases toward the downhole end of the well, together with a plurality of secondary jets which are arranged around the exterior of the tubular member and directed upwardly at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member and skewed radially at an acute angle with respect to the surface of the tubular member the skew angle being opposed to the thread angle so as to tend to tighten the threaded connection and the upwardly directed gas volume being approximately one and one-half to four times that which is directed toward the downhole end of the well.

Abstract: A slit valve for a semiconductor processing apparatus, for fluidly sealing a passage connecting two chambers of the apparatus, such as a substrate reaction chamber and a region outside the reaction chamber. The slit valve comprises an actuator plate movable within a slot in one wall of the passage, the actuator plate and the slot oriented generally transverse to the passage. The actuator plate has a first position in which the valve is open, permitting the transfer of a substrate through the passage. The actuator plate also has a second position in which the valve is closed, and in which the actuator plate fluidly seals the passage such that fluid cannot flow through the passage across the actuator plate. A protective cover is configured to prevent debris within the passage (e.g., broken wafers, shards, particulate contaminants, etc.) from flowing into the slot when the actuator plate occupies its second position.

Abstract: The invention allows running, in one trip, a packer-setting tool, a whip-stock, and a window-milling system into the wellbore. Between the whipstock and the packer is a packer-setting tool. A flow passage extends through a portion of the whipstock into the setting tool. One or more seals are located between the whipstock and the setting tool if below the packer to be set there are already perforations which could result in fluid losses if they are pressurized. If there are uphole perforations which will cause fluid losses, one or more seals are disposed above the milling string. When both lower and upper seals are used below the whipstock and above the milling string, the zone between the seals is isolated in the wellbore, and pressure goes through the tubing, exits the tubing between the seals, and reenters into the lower end of the whipstock where it communicates with the setting tool for hydraulically setting the packer to support the whipstock.

Abstract: A door latch is provided for the access door of an appliance. The door latch apparatus includes bracketry for mounting at least one switch and actuating levers. The movable access door includes a catch which is engageable with one of the actuating levers as the access door is closed for sensing if the access door is in a lockable posture. Another actuating lever is pivotally operated by a solenoid actuator under control of a microcontroller-based controller to position one end of the lever into locking engagement with the access door catch and to actuate a switch for providing a signal to the controller that the access door is closed and locked.

Abstract: Mono-alkyl acid phosphates having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is straight or branched alkyl having from 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, are prepared by reacting alcohol with P.sub.2 O.sub.5 in the presence of tetrasodium pyrophosphate and hydrogen peroxide. The process involves initially adding P.sub.2 O.sub.5 to a mixture of alcohol and tetrasodium pyrophosphate followed by continuous or sequential addition of water and hydrogen peroxide, P.sub.2 O.sub.5 (in stoichiometic excess) and then alcohol. Additional hydrogen peroxide is added at the end of the reaction. A mixture of mono- and di-alkyl acid phsophate is obtained with a mono-content of over about 70 percent by weight.

Abstract: An assembly for passing an elongated member or members through an aperture in a wall or panel including a collar and a split ring retainer for locking the collar into the panel aperture. In a preferred embodiment the split ring retainer is assembled into an annular groove adjacent the panel for preventing axial movement of the conduit relative to the panel.