Abstract: A catheter can include an extruded shaft that includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a sidewall that defines at least a portion of the lumen, the sidewall includes a siliconized polycarbonate polyurethane of a specified formulation. Due to the formulation, the sidewall can be alcohol resistant, which can, in some instances, permit alcohol locking of the catheter.

Abstract: A non-woven polymeric mat for protecting pipelines, the mat including a plurality of extruded, strands derived from a polymer blend of pelletized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin having a k-value ranging from 60 to 70 and an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), wherein the amount of TPE in the polymer blend ranges from about 2.8 parts by weight to about 4 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of PVC resin in the polymer blend and is sufficient to improve the modulus and tensile strength of the mat, and further wherein the polymer blend is devoid of a nucleating agent and is devoid of a cross-linking agent, and wherein the extruded strands have a specific gravity ranging from about 1.25 to about 1.4.

Abstract: A device for measuring fluid parameters may be modular or integrally formed. The device is positioned on a machine that includes one or more fluids to be monitored, and the device includes a (1) controller, (2) spacer that connects to a power source and that may include one or more connectors to connect to remote sensors, and (3) an optional manifold through which the fluid may pass. The manifold could include fluid sensors and/or be connectable to a sample bottle for the purpose of taking fluid samples.

Abstract: A database system is operable to receive a plurality of records of a dataset for storage. A plurality of segment row data is generated from the plurality of records and a plurality of parity data corresponding to the plurality of segment row data is generated. The plurality of segment row data is stored via a first storage mechanism. The plurality of parity data is stored via a second storage mechanism. Execution of a plurality of queries against the dataset is facilitated by accessing the plurality of segment row data via the first storage mechanism. A storage failure of one of the plurality of segment row data via the first storage mechanism is detected. The one of the plurality of segment row data is recovered for storage via the first storage mechanism based on accessing at least one parity data via the second storage mechanism.

Abstract: A nozzle expansion tool includes a frame with a drive system on the frame. A rotary mandrel is drivingly connected to the drive system and is engageable with an expansion roller device. A plurality of vacuum cups are mounted to the frame and each include a vacuum fitting adapted to be connected to a vacuum source. A depth adjustment mechanism is connected to the expansion roller device and is configured to adjust a distance that the expansion roller device extends from the frame.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor and a memory on which are stored machine-readable instructions that when executed by the processor, may cause the processor to obtain an encryption key from a user. The processor may identify session activity data during a proxy session of the user and may encrypt the identified session activity data using the encryption key obtained from the user. The processor may store the encrypted session activity data.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes providing a system and method for providing remote servicing of a customer device over a secure short-range wireless communication network connection. The customer device may be configured to securely establish a secure short-range wireless network communication connection between the customer device and a mobile device associated with an authorized user. When the mobile device is communicatively coupled with a customer device, the user may be enabled to access various installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and/or settings changing services on the customer device via the secure short-range wireless communication channel.

Abstract: A cleaning receptacle for cleaning a fueling nozzle used to transfer cryogenic fluid is disclosed. An example cleaning receptacle includes an outer body. The outer body includes an outer wall that extends circumferentially around a center axis of the cleaning receptacle. The outer wall has a first inner surface. The outer body includes a plurality of locating members extending inwardly from the first inner surface toward the center axis. The example cleaning receptacle includes a flow body. The flow body includes a second inner surface that defines a cavity and a lip at an outer end of the flow body. The example cleaning receptacle includes a spray body disposed at an inner end of the flow body. The spray body includes a spray head that defines a plurality of spray holes configured to spray air through the cavity of the flow body and onto surfaces of the fueling nozzle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring tobacco for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to continuously communicate a vacuum to the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is configured to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas that overcomes the vacuum when the tube is in the second position.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a releasably mounted amplifier and speaker module having an impact-resistant hard top and a flexible fabric back. In an illustrative example, a Detachable Amplifier and Speaker Module (DASM) may include one or more speakers coupled to an amplifier. For example, the DASM may be detachably coupled to a seat of a motorcycle. The amplifier, for example, may receive power from the motorcycle to play an audio data stream received wirelessly from a mobile device. For example, the hard top may be durable and scratch-resistant. The fabric back, for example, may be soft (e.g., padded) to adaptably set the DASM on various shape of seats on various motorcycles. Various embodiments may advantageously secure a quick release speaker module to the motorcycle.

Abstract: A method for controlling an automated driving operation includes setting up respective independent models for executing planning and learning in the automated driving operation, including a vehicle planning model and a cognitive learning model. A semantic layer is generated to act as a bridge between the cognitive learning model and the vehicle planning model, the semantic layer including a first data adaptor and a second data adaptor. The method includes transforming real traffic data to a respective equivalent abstract representation such that it can be used by the cognitive learning model to generate a humanized reward model, via the first data adaptor. The method includes determining a trajectory plan, via the vehicle planning model, based in part on the humanized reward model. The vehicle has a controller that executes the automated driving operation based in part on the trajectory plan.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a microcellular foam is provided, wherein the microcellular foam comprises a polymer blend, the polymer blend comprising: from 70 to 95% by weight low density polyethylene (LDPE); and from 5 to 30% by weight of polydimethylsiloxane grafted LDPE (PDMS-g-LDPE), wherein the microcellular foam has an average cell size of less than 60 ?m.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure provide for anticipatory pre-execution of queries. In an implementation of the disclosure, a method for anticipatory pre-execution of queries includes the computation of an execution cost of each of a multiplicity of different queries to a data source scheduled at a specified time on a specified date. The method also includes monitoring a querying processing schedule and detecting from the monitoring, unscheduled time on a particular date prior to the specified time on the specified date. Finally, the method includes responding to the detection by first selecting a most expensive one of the different queries in terms of execution cost, for instance an amount of computing resources consumed in executing a corresponding one of the different queries, and then executing the selected most expensive one of the different queries during the unscheduled time on the particular date prior to the specified time on the specified date.

Abstract: A wireless device receives downlink control information (DCI) scheduling repetitions of a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission. In response to a sounding reference signal resource indicator (SRI) field being absent in the DCI, the wireless device transmits a first repetition and a second repetition of the repetitions of the PUSCH transmission. The first repetition is transmitted with a first transmission power based on a first pathloss reference reference signal (RS) index mapped to a first SRI PUSCH power control set with a first index. The second repetition is transmitted with a second transmission power based on a second pathloss reference RS index mapped to a second SRI PUSCH power control set with a second index.

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring and using a Wi-Fi-based motion detection system are provided. Devices connected to a wireless local area network (WLAN) may be configured to provide channel state information regarding radio frequency signals transceived by the devices. The channel state information may be received and used, e.g., by a wireless routing device, to detect motion within an WLAN environment. Detected motion, or the lack thereof, may be considered a Wi-Fi-based motion detection event, and various home-automation and/or security actions may be defined (e.g., through a user interface) to be caused by a determination that a Wi-Fi-based motion detection event has occurred. Among other uses, motion detection information may also be made available to third-party systems (such as emergency services systems), which may permit active querying of Wi-Fi-based motion detection systems to enable first responders to find occupants more quickly in case of an emergency.

Abstract: A gravity-feed dispensing system includes a hopper configured to hold a bulk material for dispense. The hopper includes a mouth. A dispenser includes a valve operable between open and closed conditions to selectively permit bulk material to pass from the hopper through an outlet of the dispenser. The dispenser is configured to selectively connect the valve to the mouth of the hopper.

Abstract: A wrap device covers the chest, belly, or both—partially or entirely or wrapping around to promote crawling, and/or keep body warm. This wrap device has fabric with straps to tie or fasten with a fastening device on the back or side of the torso to hold the wrap on the torso. Fabric is of different thicknesses to provide room and angle for hands/legs to move or push more easily to promote crawling, provide cushion, and/or keep the body warm. Nonremovable or removable pad/pads can be attached to the fabric to further adjust the height of the torso from the ground. Pad/pads can also be of different thicknesses and multiple layers of padding can be added. This wrap device does not just promote baby crawling, but it can also be used for baby, child, or adult to help keep torso/body warm, provide cushion, and help prevent getting sick.

Abstract: A method of storing an exercise apparatus by moving the exercise apparatus from an apparatus use position into an apparatus storage position comprises releasing a mast relative to a frame and moving the mast from an upward, mast use position to a downward, mast storage position proximate the frame positioned on a support surface. The method can also include releasing a post relative to the mast from a post use position to a post storage position, and/or releasing a handle relative to the frame and moving the handle from a handle use position to a handle storage position proximate the frame.

Abstract: Presented are smart vehicle systems and control logic for battery thermal event detection and severity assessment, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. A method of operating a vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller detecting a thermal event in at least one battery cell in the vehicle's battery system and, upon detection, monitoring the vehicle's surrounding area to detect target objects near the vehicle. Responsive to detecting any target objects near the vehicle, the controller aggregates target object data, including a total number of detected target objects and respective proximities of the detected target objects to the vehicle. Using this target object data, a situational severity level is estimated for the thermal event; the controller determines if the severity level exceeds a maximum allowable severity level. If so, the controller responsively commands a vehicle subsystem to execute a control operation to mitigate the event.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that include: obtaining sensor data pertaining to a roadway in which a host vehicle and an emergency vehicle are both travelling; generating, using map data pertaining to the roadway, a grid of a plurality of potential cells along the roadway for the host vehicle to pull over to yield right of way to the emergency vehicle; prioritizing, via a processor of the host vehicle, the plurality of potential cells based on a plurality of different criteria as to conditions of the host vehicle and the roadway; selecting, via the processor, one of the plurality of potential cells as an optimal pull over location for the host vehicle along the roadway, based on the prioritizing of the plurality of cells; and taking a vehicle action for the host vehicle, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, with respect to the optimal pull over location.