Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for determining a fluid level of and the amount of fluid remaining in a container. A portable measuring device can include a housing, a sensor, and a measurement system. The sensor can be supported by the housing and can detect a fluid level of the container. The measurement system can be configured to receive information including a measurement of the container, to determine an amount of fluid in the container based on a measurement of the container and a detected fluid level of the container, and to output the amount of fluid in the container and geometric information of the container. A method can include supplying such a device, placing the device proximal to or in abutment with and moving the device along an outer surface of the container, providing a signal to a user, and outputting the amount of fluid in a container.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for enabling a host provider to provide a consumer homeowner with improved maintenance and repair services for items in the home, including under a subscription model that provides the consumer with predictable cost while assuring reliable services.

Abstract: Example implementations are directed to a method of managing player performance data and player evaluation data for a plurality of players. According to an example embodiment, a processor operatively coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: manage a plurality of player profiles, wherein a player profile of the plurality of player profiles is associated with multimedia content, and wherein the player profile is linked with a primary account and one or more secondary accounts; receive input from the one or more secondary accounts linked with the player profile; update the player profile in view of the input; generate a player report based on the updated player profile; and provide the player report to at least the primary account linked to the player profile.

Abstract: A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A valve is assembled by telescoping a first body component relative to a second body component until reaching a relative position that corresponds to a predetermined valve operation parameter, such as a valve opening pressure. The first body component is then fixed with respect to the second body component at the relative position, such as by laser welding. The present invention finds potential application as a cartridge valve for a pump, such as a pressure relief valve and/or pressure reduction valve. The relative positioning control over the body components de-sensitizes valve operation from variations in valve components, such as variations attributable to geometrical tolerances.

Abstract: A valve is assembled by telescoping a first body component relative to a second body component until reaching a relative position that corresponds to a predetermined valve operation parameter, such as a valve opening pressure. The first body component is then fixed with respect to the second body component at the relative position, such as by laser welding. The present invention finds potential application as a cartridge valve for a pump, such as a pressure relief valve and/or pressure reduction valve. The relative positioning control over the body components de-sensitizes valve operation from variations in valve components, such as variations attributable to geometrical tolerances.

Abstract: The residual chlorine content of a polyolefin-substituted carboxylic acylating agent formed by a chlorine-assisted reaction of a polyolefin and an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant can be reduced by heating the polyolefin-substituted carboxylic acylating agent having a residual chlorine content in the presence of an &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant, optionally in the further presence of a sulfonic acid. Residual chlorine content can be further reduced by using, in the reaction of the polyolefin &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant, a high speed mixer provided with a dual pitch blade.

Abstract: The residual chlorine content of a polyolefin-substituted carboxylic acylating agent formed by a chlorine-assisted reaction of a polyolefin and an &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant can be reduced by heating the polyolefin-substituted carboxylic acylating agent having a residual chlorine content in the presence of an &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant, optionally in the further presence of a sulfonic acid. Residual chlorine content can be further reduced by using, in the reaction of the polyolefin &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic reactant, a high speed mixer provided with a dual pitch blade.

Abstract: A batch slag handling system for gasifiers and the like which operate under pressure, has a lockhopper receiving the slag under pressure and dispensing it after depressurization. The slag is ground and combined with water for transport to a slag sump where it is dewatered and then removed from the site. Sluice water is provided by a closed loop system.

Abstract: A device for the delivery of low amplitude vibration to limbs comprises a flexible sleeve adaptable to fit circumferentially around the limb of a living being; means for mounting the sleeve about the limb; means for generating a low amplitude vibration, carried by said sleeve; and means for transmitting the vibrations to said limb. A method for the treatment of repetitive trauma syndrome comprises affixing a device providing a flexible sleeve circumferentially about the limb affected and transmitting a low amplitude vibration from the device to the limb.

Abstract: A lubricant which comprises: a mineral oil basestock which has been dewaxed via catalytic cracking and/or catalytic isomerization; an alkylene-alkylene copolymer; and a lubricating oil flow improver formed from the reaction product of: (a) an unsaturated carboxy ester formed via the esterification of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its corresponding anhydride with a monohydric aliphatic alcohol having an average carbon number of between about 10 to 18, the unsaturated carboxy ester having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and COOR and wherein R is a C.sub.6 to C.sub.22 alkyl group; and (b) a monomer selected from the group consisting of(i) a vinyl ester having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 comprises an alkyl group containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms;(ii) an olefin having the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can independently be hydrogen, an alkyl having from 1 to 28 carbon atoms, or a substituted aryl group, provided both R.sub.1 and R.

Abstract: Water-activated medicated apparatus including a base member at least partially formed from a water vapor permeable material and a water-activated or continuously released medicinal agent located within at least a portion of the base member, wherein the base member permits permeation of water vapor toward and into contact with the water-activated medicinal agent and diffusion of medicinal compound formed from the water-activated medicinal agent outwardly from said base member.

Abstract: Stabilized enzyme compositions for use in nucleic acid amplification. Compositions are provided for the stabilization of one or more enzymes in a single stabilized formulation. Additional compositions incorporate a dried, stabilized enzyme mixture together with necessary cofactors and enzyme substrates in a single container for use upon rehydration. Also disclosed are methods for making and using stabilized enzyme compositions and kits for nucleic acid amplification incorporating the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: Multiple sequential chemical reactions on a polymeric feedstock are carried out in an extruder with multiple reaction zones. Each reaction zone has means for introduction of reagents, for mixing of reagents with polymer and for removal of by/co-products or unreacted reagents.

Abstract: A water activated antiseptic sheet including a base member having opposed surfaces and a reservoir located within the base member, the reservoir containing a water-activated antiseptic agent, wherein at least a portion of the base member between at least one of the opposed surfaces and the reservoir permit permeation of water vapor toward and into the reservoir and diffusion of antiseptic compound formed from the water activated antiseptic agent toward at least one of the opposed surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for mounting a transmission (12) to an engine stand (14). The apparatus (10) includes a pair of mounting brackets (16) which are releasably secured to the transmission (12) and to the engine stand (14). Each of the mounting brackets (16) includes a mounting arm (18) and an extension member (30). Each of the mounting arms (18) is releasably secured to the transmission (12). The mounting arm (18) is secured to the extension member (30) which is removably secured to a rotatable mounting plate (46) carried by the engine stand (14). The mounting brackets (16) are configured such that when a transmission (12) is secured thereto, and the mounting brackets (16) are secured to the engine stand (14), a centroidal axis of the transmission (40) is coincident with the axis (56) about which the engine stand mounting plate (46) rotates.