Abstract: A high-bay light-emitting diode (LED) light fixture. The fixture may include a driver chamber assembly. The driver chamber assembly may include a driver chamber body having an upper end and a base end, wherein the driver chamber body may be substantially dome shaped; an LED driver module operationally positioned in the driver chamber body; and a receiver portion provided at about a center portion of the upper end of the driver chamber body. The fixture may include an LED assembly. The LED assembly may include an LED housing, that may include a mating portion adapted to couple with the base end of the driver chamber body; one or more LED boards housed within the LED housing; a plurality of LEDs arranged on the one or more LED boards; and a lens, wherein the lens may be adapted to cover the one or more LED boards.

Abstract: Described are methods of field conditioning cereal crop pollen. A method of the present invention includes collecting fresh pollen and introducing the pollen to field conditioning conditions which regulate pollen moisture content. The field conditioning conditions may include a relative humidity ranging from about 50% to about 100%, a temperature ranging from about ?10-10° C., and an air pressure ranging from about 15 kPa to about 150 kPa. The field conditioning conditions may further include a continuous, adjustable positive or negative air flow and/or and a flow of one or more continuously refreshed, selected gases. The field conditioning conditions may dehydrate the pollen to achieve a pollen moisture content of about 40% to about 58%, such as about 50% to about 57%.

Abstract: A dress pattern and dress that may be worn in different configurations. The dress as described herein may be worn in the different configurations either as a primary garment or as a garment over, under, or otherwise in conjunction with a wearer's primary clothing.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided for engaging with lightweight preforms for blow-molding the preforms into plastic containers without damaging the finish portion of the preforms. The nozzle includes a seal configured to engage with a stepped interior of the finish portion and enables stretching and/or blow-molding the preform into a container. The seal tightly engages a smooth surface inside the finish portion without damaging the surface or a sidewall of the finish portion. In some embodiments, the seal includes a profile shape that mates with a transitional surface comprising the stepped interior of the finish portion. The profile shape distributes the contact force of the seal over a maximal area of the transition surface so as to minimize the total pressure exerted onto the finish portion. The profile shape reduces potential cracking of a thin-walled region of the finish portion during stretching and/or blow-molding the preform to form the container.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of determining quantification conditions for a microorganism and methods of quantifying microorganism concentration in a sample.

Abstract: A fluidized bed system is a single unitary modular system that packages a circulation fan, a fluidized bed, and a dust collection system within a same structure. The structure is formed to include internal ducts to provide fluid communication between the circulation fan, the fluidized bed, and the dust collection system. The fan provides a flow of air via a pressure duct to the fluidized bed. Particulate is separated from particles included on the fluidized bed by the flow of air being uniformly distributed to the fluidized bed. Particulate separated in a disengagement area and suspended in the flow of air is conducted through a particulate clearance space surrounding the dust collection system. The particulate is captured by the dust collection system and conveyed to a location external to the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for utilizing an automated process for deploying infrastructure in a computer system. The method may include receiving a request via a graphical user interface (GUI) to obtain one or more containers from a container image registry. The method may also include removing the one or more containers from the container image registry by a processor and managing the other containers with other containers running by a container orchestration system. Further, the method may also include beginning the deployment setup by the processor when the one or more removed image containers are running by preparing necessary user infrastructure and provisioning the necessary user infrastructure onto an external cluster.

Abstract: A system for training and deploying an artificial conversational entity using an artificial intelligence (AI) based communications system is disclosed. The system may comprise a memory storing machine readable instructions. The system may also comprise a processor to execute the machine readable instructions to receive a request via an artificial conversational entity. The processor may also transmit a response to the request based on a dialog tree generated from at least a model-based action generator and a memory-based action generator. The processor may further provide a training option to a user in the event the response is suboptimal. The processor may additionally receive a selection from the user via the training option. The selection may be associated with an optimal response.

Abstract: Systems and methods for charging low power devices are disclosed. One disclosed method for charging accessory comprises coupling a port of the accessory to a first connector of a charging device, coupling a port of a phone to a second connector of the charging device, and transferring power from a battery of the phone to a battery of the accessory via the charging device. The port of the phone is a lightning port. The accessory is an electronic cigarette. The first connector is compatible with the accessory.

Abstract: A composition of matter with emollient properties. The composition takes the physical form of an oil base homogenized into water, making it suitable for dispensation in large quantities with a spray bottle or a continuous flow. Preparation begins with refinement of MCT coconut oil to remove lauric acid. The coconut oil is mixed with arnica oil, castor oil, CBD oil, and sulfur to form the oil base. Ideal proportions for the oil base are approximately 8:39:10:40:3 arnica:castor:CBD:coconut:sulfur. The oil base is then homogenized into alkaline water. Ideal parameters are approximately 11.5 pH water and a ratio of approximately 7:93 oil:water. Suitable variations on the ideal parameters are disclosed below.

Abstract: In order to allow for easier design, easier shipping, and simple assembly and upgrade to functional systems, a modular bicycle trainer that separates components into modules corresponding with functional systems is provided. The modular bicycle trainer includes a frame, a drive unit assembly, a handlebar assembly, a seat assembly, and a console.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that leverage multi-factor authentication features of a service provider and intelligent call routing to increase security and efficiency at a customer call center. Pre-authentication of customer support requests reduces the potential for misappropriation of sensitive customer data during call handling. A contactless card uniquely associated with a client may provide a second factor of authentication to reduce the potential for malicious third-party impersonation of the client. Pre-authorized customer support calls are intelligently and efficiently routed in a manner that reduces the opportunity for malicious call interference and information theft.

Abstract: A rough-in box kit (100) for creating a rough-in box (200) to create a penetration in poured concrete flooring during the construction of concrete buildings. The rough-in box kit (100) includes a single unitary piece (1) having a flat section (5) with: a top end; a bottom end opposite to the top end; an inside surface (5a) located between the top end and the bottom end, and configured to form an inside surface of the rough in box (200); and an outside surface (5b) opposite to the inside surface (5a), and configured to form an outside surface of the rough in box (200). The single unitary piece (1) also has a top flange (3) connected to and extending away from the top end of the flat section (5), and perforations, through-holes, or slots (2) that are formed in the flat section (5). The single unitary piece (1) is configured to be bent at locations corresponding to and lining up with the perforations, through-holes, or slots (2) so as to form the rough-in box (200).

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a first assessment result related to a first qualification of a candidate. Next, the system filters a set of opportunities based on a first comparison of the first assessment result with qualifications for the opportunities to produce a first subset of opportunities. The system then selects a second qualification associated with some or all of the first subset of opportunities to assess for the candidate. The system also filters the first subset of opportunities based on a second comparison of a second assessment result related to the second qualification of the candidate with additional qualifications for the first subset of opportunities to produce a second subset of opportunities. Finally, the system outputs recommendations related to applying to the second subset of opportunities by the candidate.

Abstract: A system and method for generating augmented segmented image set obtain are provided. The method may include: obtaining a first image including a first anatomical structure of a first object; determining first feature data of the first anatomical structure; determining one or more first transformations related to the first anatomical structure, wherein a first transformation includes a transformation type and one or more transformation parameters related to the transformation type; applying the one or more first transformations to the first feature data of the first anatomical structure to generate second feature data of the first anatomical structure; and generating a second image based on the second feature data of the first anatomical structure.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, methods, and computer-readable media configured to autonomously generate personalized recommendations for a user before, during, or after a round of golf. The systems and methods can utilize course data, environmental data, user data, and/or equipment data in conjunctions with one or more machine learning algorithms to autonomously generate the personalized recommendations.

Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a membrane panel having opposed first and second planar surfaces and a fabric backing secured to a first planar surface through a UV-cured adhesive disposed on said planar surface of said membrane.

Abstract: A powered vehicle closure system includes a controller that is configured to control a force of a powered actuator to provide smooth opening and/or closing operations.

Abstract: A system of synchronized computing devices, connected via a common network and configured to operate one or more common computing tasks across the system, includes a plurality of subcomponent computing devices, each including, at least, a non-transitory, machine readable storage medium, storing instructions associated with the one or more common computing tasks. The system further includes one or more processors, each of the processors configured to output a plurality of events occurring throughout the system. The system further includes a synchronization controller configured to determine a continually updating value of interest, based on a symmetric function of the one or more events, provide the continually updating value of interest, subject to a time delay, wherein the time delay is a time period having a length substantially longer than an average time interval between two consecutive members of the plurality of events.

Abstract: A threshing and separating system for an agricultural harvester includes a rotor configured to rotate about a rotor axis, a rotor cage at least partially enclosing the rotor and including a tailings return inlet formed therein and configured to couple to a tailings return elevator and an insert opening formed therein that is at least partially circumferentially aligned with the tailings return inlet relative to the rotor axis, at least one concave coupled to the rotor cage and defining a plurality of concave perforations, and a threshing insert removably coupled to the rotor cage and including at least one mounting opening. The threshing insert at least partially covers the insert opening and is positioned such that material from the tailings return inlet travels past the threshing insert before reaching the concave.