Abstract: A robot is described. The robot includes a camera device, a memory device, and a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory device. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive an input prompting the robot to navigate to a location in a venue for providing photo services with the camera device and cause the robot to navigate to the location. The instructions further cause the processor to capture, by the camera device, at least one photo at the location and provide access to a copy of the at least one photo to an authorized person.

Abstract: A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, including a pet refuse bag supported by a fixture that allows the bag to be positioned underneath the pet to catch the refuse. A frame supports a refuse bag and may be manipulated with a single hand of a user while the frame supports a dispensed pet refuse bag in a position conducive to collecting pet refuse and additionally supports undispensed bags and stores a dispensed bag containing pet refuse.

Abstract: A patient simulator including one or more simulated limbs or limb portions and a simulated torso. The simulated torso includes an upper torso bracket, a lower torso bracket, and an articulation joint via which the upper and lower torso brackets are pivotably connected. Each of the one or more simulated limbs or limb portions is connected, at least indirectly, to the upper torso bracket or the lower torso bracket. The patient simulator may further include a simulated head or head portion connected, at least indirectly, to the upper torso bracket. The one or more simulated limbs or limb portions may include one or more simulated arms or arm portions connected, at least indirectly, to the upper torso bracket. Additionally, or alternatively, the one or more simulated limbs or limb portions may include one or more simulated legs or leg portions connected, at least indirectly, to the lower torso bracket.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.

Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods of operating a turn up apparatus on a paper machine to improve the performance of a paper machine turn up process is presented. The apparatus may include a cross track with an internal slot for a paperband to move upon and affixed a surface that is proximate to the first internal slot. The first apron may lie across a surface above a location for the paperband and interact with the paperband when the paperband is pulled out of the apparatus during a turn-up operation. An apron tensioning device may provide an additional force against an edge of a surface of the apron. A curved track may hold the paperband at an angle to an axis of the cross track, and the paperband feeding device may advance the paperband during a portion of a turn-up operation.

Abstract: A computer device provides a computer implemented game. A display displays game elements in a game board which has tiles. A first type of game element occupy two or more tiles and a second type of game element occupy one tile. The first type of game element has layers with each layer associated with a matching characteristic. A user interface detects user input when a user engages with a game element in a move. At least one processor determines that second game elements having at least one common matching characteristic satisfy a match condition and at least one of those second game elements is adjacent to a first game element. In response, it is determined if that first game element has a layer associated with the common matching characteristic, and if so, causes the layer associated with the common matching characteristic to be removed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing an ingestible material includes a compressible element. The compressible element includes a compressible pouch for containing the ingestible material and a chewable surface. The compressible element further includes at least one valve between the compressible pouch and the chewable surface. The valve is configured to prevent flow of the ingestible material when the compressible element is in an uncompressed state, and dispense the ingestible material when pressure is applied to the chewable surface. A method for administering an ingestible material includes containing the ingestible material in a compressible pouch, encasing the compressible pouch in a compressible element made of an elastic, nontoxic material, and having a chewable surface, and expelling the ingestible material to the chewable surface by applying pressure to the chewable surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a person viscous food includes a food container including a food storage portion containing viscous food and a first connector on an open end of the food storage portion. The food storage portion being compressible. A feeding device includes a feeding surface and a second connector removably attachable to the first connector. A method for feeding the person includes removably connecting a food container containing viscous food to a feeding device and expelling an amount of the viscous food from the food container. At least a portion of the amount of expelled viscous food flows onto a feeding surface of the feeding device. The method further includes providing the portion of the viscous food on the feeding surface of the feeding device to the person.

Abstract: An improved paper band delivery assembly for reliable high speed delivery of a turn-up paper band across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool. The turn-up paper band is made ready for a turn up procedure by coiling a predetermined length of paper band suitable for a particular machine and retaining the coiled paper band in a reservoir pending deployment across a spool for a turn up procedure. The paper band may be coiled via manual operation or via automated operation. Coiling apparatus may be modularly replaced on a paper making machine. The coiled paper band may be supported within the reservoir on rollers, pins, or other items conducive to fast and reliable uncoiling.

Abstract: A computer device provides a computer implemented game. A display displays game elements in a game board which has tiles. A first type of game element occupy two or more tiles and a second type of game element occupy one tile. The first type of game element has layers with each layer associated with a matching characteristic. A user interface detects user input when a user engages with a game element in a move. At least one processor determines that second game elements having at least one common matching characteristic satisfy a match condition and at least one of those second game elements is adjacent to a first game element. In response, it is determined if that first game element has a layer associated with the common matching characteristic, and if so, causes the layer associated with the common matching characteristic to be removed.

Abstract: A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, including a pet refuse bag supported by a fixture that allows the bag to be positioned underneath the pet to catch the refuse. A frame supports a refuse bag and may be manipulated with a single hand of a user while the frame supports a dispensed pet refuse bag in a position conducive to collecting pet refuse and additionally supports undispensed bags and stores a dispensed bag containing pet refuse.

Abstract: A continuum of dispensable bibs includes a roll of bibs, wherein each bib has one or more perforated edges allowing the bibs to be dispensed from the continuum. The bibs may be eco-friendly and may include one of several types of cut-out areas for the head of the wearer. Each dispensed bib may include a pouch or an adhesive area or other means of binding up the bib after use to prevent spills or unwanted smells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing food intervention, pumping up, and tenderization are discussed. While such systems can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a needleless spray nozzle head that injects injectade into food without requiring the head to contact the food. In some cases, the head comprises an elongated needleless spray bar that defines multiple internal fluid channels that extend from a first end to a second end of the spray bar. In some cases, the head comprises a manifold system with a first manifold portion at the first end and a second manifold portion at the second end of the spray bar. In some cases, the first manifold portion directs the injectade towards the second end, and the second manifold portion directs the injectade towards the first end of the elongated needleless spray bar. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: An improved paper band delivery assembly for reliable high speed delivery of a turn-up paper band across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool. The turn-up paper band is made ready for a turn up procedure by coiling a predetermined length of paper band suitable for a particular machine and retaining the coiled paper band in a reservoir pending deployment across a spool for a turn up procedure. The paper band may be coiled via manual operation or via automated operation. Coiling apparatus may be modularly replaced on a paper making machine. The coiled paper band may be supported within the reservoir on rollers, pins, or other items conducive to fast and reliable uncoiling.

Abstract: A computer device provides a computer implemented game. A display displays game elements in a game board which has tiles. A first type of game element occupy two or more tiles and a second type of game element occupy one tile. The first type of game element has layers with each layer associated with a matching characteristic. A user interface detects user input when a user engages with a game element in a move. At least one processor determines that second game elements having at least one common matching characteristic satisfy a match condition and at least one of those second game elements is adjacent to a first game element. In response, it is determined if that first game element has a layer associated with the common matching characteristic, and if so, causes the layer associated with the common matching characteristic to be removed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form tear-off paperband composites that adhesively attach a paper web to an empty web spool. In some embodiments, the paperband composite is applied in several layers to an empty web spool, each layer suitable for fixedly attaching a paper web to the empty spool. Multiple layers of paperband composite allow for use during multiple turn-up procedures with one layer of paperband composite used per turn-up procedure. In some examples, the paperband composite may be applied to a paper spool tangentially along the spool face and perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool. In other examples, the paperband composite may be spirally wrapped around the paper spool.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing food intervention, pumping up, and tenderization are discussed. While such systems can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a needleless spray nozzle head that injects injectade into food without requiring the head to contact the food. In some cases, the head comprises an elongated needleless spray bar that defines multiple internal fluid channels that extend from a first end to a second end of the spray bar. In some cases, the head comprises a manifold system with a first manifold portion at the first end and a second manifold portion at the second end of the spray bar. In some cases, the first manifold portion directs the injectade towards the second end, and the second manifold portion directs the injectade towards the first end of the elongated needleless spray bar. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods of operating a turn up apparatus on a paper machine to improve the performance of a paper machine turn up process is presented. The apparatus may include a cross track with an internal slot for a paperband to move upon and affixed a surface that is proximate to the first internal slot. The first apron may lie across a surface above a location for the paperband and interact with the paperband when the paperband is pulled out of the apparatus during a turn-up operation. An apron tensioning device may provide an additional force against an edge of a surface of the apron. A curved track may hold the paperband at an angle to an axis of the cross track, and the paperband feeding device may advance the paperband during a portion of a turn-up operation.

Abstract: An improved paper band delivery assembly for reliable high speed delivery of a turn-up paper band across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool. The turn-up paper band is made ready for a turn up procedure by coiling a predetermined length of paper band suitable for a particular machine and retaining the coiled paper band in a reservoir pending deployment across a spool for a turn up procedure. The paper band may be coiled via manual operation or via automated operation. Coiling apparatus may be modularly replaced on a paper making machine. The coiled paper band may be supported within the reservoir on rollers, pins, or other items conducive to fast and reliable uncoiling.