Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed technology is generally directed to rapid acquisition of additional resources for a satellite communications service that is provided to an entity.

Abstract: A network system that provides logic-based parameters for dynamic digital construction of hierarchical process flows. The hierarchical arrangement organizes a process flow into enterprise hierarchy structures. The system will automatically capture rules and objectives configured in a rules database and apply the rules and objectives across the process flows. The system provides further a dynamic digital construction of a process flow implementation specification that includes draft user stories and draft function descriptions, which are generated based on data received in an entered activity or event description. A process flow implementation specification is displayed to the user that includes a draft user story, a draft functional description, and additional documents to illustrate w process flow to a user.

Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of prognosing a subject with, or suspected of having, multiple myeloma. In certain embodiments, the methods entail testing the gene expression levels of enolase 1 (ENO1), fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5), thyroid hormone receptor interactor 13 (TRIP13), transgelin 2 (TAGLN2), and replication factor C (activator 1) 4 (RFC4) in a biological sample isolated from the subject. The invention also provides methods of treatment for multiple myeloma, as well as kits, oligonucleotides, and systems for performing the methods provided by the invention.

Abstract: A method provides an edible pet chew product having an elongated stick of bovine collagen that is wrapped in a bovine tripe sheet having a moisture ratio of less than 10 percent before being cured.

Abstract: The tray includes a base, the base including first sidewalls that are substantially cylindrically shaped, a first upper surface on an upper end of the base, a dome, the dome extending upwardly and away from the first upper surface, the first upper surface and the dome closing the upper end, a first brim, the first brim radially extending from a first lower end of the base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to electronic devices, systems, and methods for improving electricity forecasts through the use of Ricker wavelets. The devices, systems, and methods may train a dataset by applying one or more features to historical energy consumption data, historical energy production data, and weather data for a site. One of the features may be continuous wavelets, such as Ricker wavelets. The devices, systems, and methods may also forecast, using a machine-learning model, the future energy consumption and the future energy production at the site based on the trained dataset. The devices, systems, and methods may determine, using an optimization algorithm, a dispatch schedule for an electric vehicle battery based on the future energy consumption and the future energy production at the site. The devices, systems, and methods may then control one or more charges or discharges of the electric vehicle battery based on the dispatch schedule.

Abstract: A method of manufacture for highly recyclable beverage pods, wherein the method includes providing a beverage pod having a cavity and an interior surface within the cavity, placing a filter disc into the cavity of the beverage pod, adhering a formed filter material within the cavity of the beverage pod, filling the formed filter material adhered to the interior of the cavity with beverage material, having a headspace atmosphere, modifying the headspace atmosphere within the cavity, sealing the cavity with an airtight lid, and discharging the beverage pod into a secondary packaging operation, producing a highly recyclable beverage pod containing a cavity with a shell, a filter disc disposed within the cavity, a formed filter material adhered to an interior surface of the cavity, a beverage material within the formed filter material, and an airtight lid configured to seal the filter disc, the formed filter material, and the beverage material.

Abstract: A carton. The carton may include a floor panel; a plurality of side panels extending about a periphery of the floor panel, the plurality of side panels may include a front side panel, an opposing rear side panel, a first side end panel, and an opposing second side end panel. The carton may further include a corner gussets extending between adjacent side panels; a closure portion, wherein the closure portion may be configured to secure a top opening of the container portion; and an arrangement of vent openings, and wherein the floor panel, side panels, and corner gussets may be configurable to form a compartment region.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a vial cap is configured for sealing attachment to a tube set and to a vial having a hollow interior configured for receiving and storing a liquid sample. The vial cap may comprise an axially extending cylindrical wall and a radially extending cap top disposed within the cylindrical wall, wherein the cap top has an upper surface and a lower surface. The vial cap may include at least two exterior tubes extending upwardly from the upper surface of the cap top, wherein each exterior tube defines a passageway configured to communicate with the tube set. The vial cap may further include at least two interior tubular structures extending downwardly from the lower surface of the cap top, wherein the at least two interior tubular structures each define a passageway configured to communicate with one of the exterior tubes and the hollow interior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated composition comprising a spherical activated carbon particle of a sphericity greater than 0.6 and at least one of a plurality of possible active agents. The composition effectively sequesters the malodors, which includes complex fishy smell containing no amines, sulfur-containing malodors, and volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, volatile aldehydes, and ethylene. The activated composition of the present invention may be useful in consumer, personal care, home care, and healthcare-related products and industrial applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for sequentially dilating a vessel, where a guidewire extends into the vessel through a tissue opening in a tissue surface. The method can comprise advancing a dilator assembly over a portion of the guidewire that is exterior to the tissue opening; extending a first dilator segment from the dilator assembly; advancing at least the first dilator segment into the tissue opening to dilate the vessel while the first dilator segment remains extended from the dilator assembly; extending a second dilator segment from the dilator assembly, where the first dilator segment remains coupled to the second dilator segment and partially extends from the second dilator segment; advancing the first dilator segment and the second dilator segment into the tissue opening to further sequentially dilate the vessel while the second dilator segment remains extended from the dilator assembly.

Abstract: A method for use aboard a host system having an electrical system includes measuring one or more electrical parameters of a battery of the electrical system, including a battery current and/or a battery voltage. The method includes estimating, via a controller as a switching condition, when a system load will cause a threshold excessive current inflow or outflow of the battery. In response to the switching condition, the method includes disconnecting the battery from the electrical system by opening a switch. An electrical system for a host system includes a switch disposed on a low-voltage power distribution bus, a battery that is selectively connectable to the bus via the switch, a sensor suite, and a controller configured to perform the method.

Abstract: A seat post assembly for a bicycle includes a first tube having a first distal end, and a second tube having a second distal end. The first tube is movable relative to the second tube to establish a distance between the first distal end and the second distal end. The distance is at a maximum distance when the first tube is in a first position relative to the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a seal disposed within the second tube and connected to the first tube or the second tube. The seat post assembly includes a piston coupled to the seal when the first tube is in the first position. A position of the seal relative to the second distal end is adjustable, such that the first position of the first tube relative to the second tube is adjustable via the coupling between the piston and the seal.

Abstract: A pedal block may have an elongated quasi-cuboid structure characterized by a first foot-contacting surface on one face having a first front end and a first back end, and a second foot-contacting surface on an opposite face having a second front end and a second back end. A pedal spindle may be disposed in the pedal block between the first foot-contacting surface and the second foot-contacting surface and may include an axle and a crank attachment. The first foot-contacting surface and the second foot-contacting surface may each be contoured to contact a substantial portion of a foot of a rider whose foot is disposed on either the first foot-contacting surface or the second foot-contacting surface. A heel cup may be provided to support the heel and ankle of the rider.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for controlling chronic inflammation in a patient. The compositions and methods employ D6-arachidonic acid or an ester thereof (D6-AA) as an anti-inflammatory agent that provides for significant reduction in inflammatory processes. In addition. The compositions of deuterated arachidonic acid or ester thereof comprise, on average, at least about 80% of the hydrogen atoms at each of the bis-allylic sites having been replaced by deuterium atoms and, on average, no more than about 30% of the hydrogen atoms at the mono-allylic sites having been replaced by deuterium atoms.

Abstract: A windrower that receives, from a header sensor, header data indicative of a rotation rate of a rotatable cutting element. The windrower determines the crop yield at a location of the windrower based on the header data indicative of the rotation rate of the rotatable cutting element.

Abstract: Orthopedic implants, insertion apparatus, and methods of insertion and joint stabilization. Orthopedic inserts disclosed herein are configured for insertion into a bone tunnel and extension of a suture therethrough. The orthopedic insert apparatus, systems, and methods can prevent, limit, or decrease contact between and/or compression of a suture on soft tissues proximate the exit site of a bone tunnel. The orthopedic insert can include an insert body that has a head portion, a shaft portion, and a bore extending through the insert body. In some examples, the head portion can include a bearing surface comprising a curved surface or a curved rim at a first end of the insert body. The shaft portion can include projections extending from its exterior surface that are arranged in rows that are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis. Inserter and/or reamer apparatuses can be utilized with the orthopedic insert.

Abstract: Devices and systems are disclosed herein for drawn arc stud welding. These systems and devices allow welding operations while reducing the peak power draw of the input source, and include a charging circuit, an energy storage device comprising a plurality of low ESR ultracapacitors, and a discharge circuit.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for automated disease detection using multiple-wavelength imaging are disclosed. The disclosed system uses multiple imaging modalities for assessing a medical condition. Data collected from multiple cameras and imaging modalities is processed to identify common structures. The common structures are used to scale and align images, which are analyzed to detect one or more medical conditions. Each acquired image is assessed, and the resulting probabilities are consolidated. The images can be assessed together by using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for orchestrating personal protection across digital assets are disclosed. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions in the apparatus, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to monitor digital assets associated with a protection threat surface to detect a protection event, determine one or more protection vectors associated with the digital assets in response to detecting the protection event, the one or more protection vectors including one or more values corresponding to an impact of the protection event on an overall protection posture associated with the protection threat surface, and determine protection remediation action for the digital assets based on the one or more protection vectors.