Abstract: This invention concerns a formulation of a hydrated mixed metal hydroxide and a nontoxic, non-anionic thickener, to form a salve or lotion which does cause synereses of the formulation. This formulation, when applied to a person or animal, forms a film that acts as an astringent, has antimicrobial palliative properties for many negative pathogens, burns, rashes and other skin maladies.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for stopping a data replication process on database systems. The method includes identifying a data replication process corresponding to a downstream database system and an upstream database system. The method also includes determining a first status of the data replication process at the downstream database system and upstream data corresponding to the upstream database system. The method also includes determining a second status of the data replication process at the upstream database system based on the upstream data. The method also includes stopping the data replication process at the upstream database system based on the second status and stopping the data replication process at the downstream database system based on the first status. The method also includes generating a data log notification including data corresponding to the stopped data replication process.

Abstract: A box blank useful for forming a container includes a first layer comprising paperboard, a second layer comprising a paper layer and a foil layer, and an adhesive layer adhering the first layer to the second layer, wherein the foil layer is between the paperboard and the paper layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for holding portable electronics. The device may include a base, a plurality of legs rotatably connected to the base, and a platform rotatably connected to the base via at least one first hinge. The platform may be configured to receive an electronic device and to pivot about the at least one first hinge between a level position and an inclined position. The device of the present disclosure may further include a retractable grip connected to the platform and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position outside of the platform. In the extended position, at least one contact of the retractable grip may be configured to provide a bias force to an upper surface of the electronic device, such that at least a portion of the electronic device is disposed between the platform and the at least one contact.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a bill feeder, a housing for holding a bill that is received from the bill feeder, sensors coupled to the housing, an ultraviolet (UV) lamp that emits ultraviolet light to illuminate a portion of the bill, a UV shutter to control a power of the ultraviolet light on the bill, a memory and a processor. The processor configured to determine at a property of the bill from a first output of a first sensor, to determine a bill contaminant on the bill from a second output from a second sensor, to retrieve a UV dose rate to be applied by the ultraviolet light needed to sterilize the bill based on the type of bill contaminant on the bill, the property of the bill, an illumination area or any combination thereof, and to apply the UV dose rate to the bill.

Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to an autonomous vehicle computing device for an autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle computing device includes a printed circuit board, a heat sink, and a thermal interface material layer between the printed circuit board and the heat sink. The autonomous vehicle computing device further includes a barrier layer between the thermal interface material layer and the printed circuit board. The thermal interface material layer can be formed of a two-part thermal interface material that cures in place. The barrier layer between the thermal interface material layer and the printed circuit board enables separation of the printed circuit board from the thermal interface material layer if reworking or modification of the autonomous vehicle computing device is desired. The barrier layer can enable the printed circuit board to be separated from the thermal interface material layer in a manner that mitigates damage to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A system for assisting in the removal of an MWD tool from a pipe is disclosed. The system comprises: a stand-off bracket, a winch assembly configured to be mounted to the stand-off bracket, and a coupling. The winch assembly comprises a winch, a power supply for supplying power to the winch, and a controller for operating the winch. The coupling comprises a collar interface, configured to be mounted to a collar that contains a measurement while drilling (MWD) tool, and a stand-off bracket interface, configured to receive an end of the stand-off bracket distal from the winch. A method for operating the system is also disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and method for generating images and location data of a subsurface object using existing infrastructure as a source. Many infrastructure objects (e.g., pipes, cables, conduits, wells, foundation structures) are constructed of rigid materials and have a known shape and location. Additionally these infrastructure objects can have exposed portions that are above or near the surface and readily accessible. A signal generator can be affixed to the exposed portion of the infrastructure object, which induces acoustic energy, or vibrations in the object. The object with affixed signal generator can then be used as a source in performing a subsurface imaging of subsurface objects, which are not exposed.

Abstract: Using artificial intelligence and data observed using sensors or imaging devices to prompt a patient to provide responses or perform actions and then observing the patient's responses to the prompts and performing an assessment resulting in a quantitative result. The quantitative result is then used to complete a clinical qualitative assessment of the patient.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to verify presentation of media content are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus for generating media presentation information includes a comparator to periodically output a value indicative of whether media selected via a set-top box is presented at a media presentation location by comparing a first audio signal associated with the media to ambient audio received in the media presentation location via an audio system associated with a media presentation device. The example apparatus also includes a privacy protector to facilitate operation of the comparator by periodically preventing the comparator from receiving of the ambient audio. The example apparatus also includes a metering module to record presentation of the media based on the output.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to administration of an electronic survey via third-party content. For example, an electronic survey system receives a request to provide an electronic survey within a survey placeholder of a third-party webpage provided to a client device associated with a respondent. The survey system determines characteristics of the webpage or the respondent. The survey system then selects an electronic survey by comparing the characteristics of available electronic surveys to the characteristics of the webpage or the respondent. Additionally, the survey system provides electronic questions from the selected electronic survey for display within the survey placeholder of the webpage. The survey system also administers the electronic survey within the survey placeholder without redirecting the respondent client device away from the third-party webpage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting images with enhanced spatial resolution using a neural network are provided herein. According to an aspect of the invention, a method includes accessing an input image of a biological sample, wherein the input image includes a first spatial resolution and a plurality of spectral images, and wherein each spectral image of the plurality of spectral images includes data from a different wavelength band at a different spectral channel; applying a trained artificial neural network to the input image; generating an output image at a second spatial resolution, wherein the second spatial resolution is higher than the first spatial resolution, and wherein the output image includes a fewer number of spectral channels than the plurality of spectral images included in the input image; and outputting the output image.

Abstract: A layered metal display has a base layer, an item layer, and one or more design layers. The item layer is coupled to the base layer via a plurality of tabs. The tabs extend rearwardly substantially perpendicular to the item layer and pass through tab receiving slots in the base layer. The distal ends of the tabs may be bent, welded, or otherwise secured to the base layer. The two or more layers form a display.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides for an exemplary inventive convolutional neural network-based and computer-implemented method for identifying and evaluating pizza, including: collecting video input representative of the food and received from at least one camera, applying a first CNN to select, from the video input, a set of best pizza containing video frames of a particular pizza from the plurality of pizza containing video frames; applying the first CNN to identify a best pizza containing image from the set, to localize at least one pizza portion of the particular pizza in the identified best pizza containing image, and to determine a type of the pizza of the particular pizza from the identified best pizza containing image; applying a second CNN to determine a map of pizza components of the particular pizza by automatically performing pizza image segmentation and to automatically score the particular pizza based on the determined map of pizza components.

Abstract: A shoe tote includes a first and a second shoe sock each with a first and second opposing side walls spaced apart by a bottom portion and a back portion. Each shoe sock has an exterior and an interior portion, designed to receive footwear. Each shoe socks contain a top portion opposing the bottom portion and a front portion opposing the back portion. Each shoe sock contains a closure mechanism. The shoe socks are separated by a strap. The strap has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. The strap further contains a first attachment disposed between the first terminal end of the strap and the first shoe sock. The strap also is comprised of a second attachment disposed between the second terminal end of the strap and the second shoe sock.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mechanical packer systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to devices, tools, and methods for controlling fluid flow with one or more mechanical packer assemblies. A mechanical packer system may be used in vertical, inclined, or horizontal casings, pipes, boreholes, cartridges, or similar conduits. The mechanical packer system may be applied in casings below a ground surface (e.g., groundwater contamination assessments, groundwater resource investigations, or oil and gas exploration) or used in casings above a ground surface (e.g., water or gas lines, drainage pipes, or horizontal borings in tunnels). The mechanical packers described in the present disclosure are generally considered retrievable and useful for other purposes; however, the systems could also be dedicated to a specific application and considered permanent.

Abstract: A modular furniture piece with integrated connectors comprises a first module with a plurality of first integrated connectors selectively located thereon. A second module is provided for fastening to the first module, and the second module has a plurality of second integrated connectors located thereon. The first integrated connectors register with the second integrated connectors when the first module and the second module are positioned with respect to each other in their assembled orientation.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for continuously producing cast metal components. An exemplary method includes feeding molten metal into a first mold at a fill station; maintaining a pressurized chamber at an elevated pressure; moving the first mold into the pressurized chamber, wherein the molten metal solidifies in the first mold under the elevated pressure; and removing the first mold from the pressurized chamber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to determining points of interest based on content of one or more sources associated with a user. Relevance scores are determined for the points of interest based on additional information associated with the user and the content. Point of interest information that is related to the points of interest is provided based on the determined relevance scores.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing reusable fuel comprising: a continuous material supply assembly; a heated airlock feeder configured to continuously receive and process the material supply received therein; a reactor configured to receive the processed material from the heated airlock feeder; and a vapor refining system configured to process vapor supplied by the reactor. The apparatus may comprise a char disposal system configured to eliminate char from the reactor. The apparatus may also comprise a thermal expansion system configured to allow thermal expansion of the reactor. A cooling system may be configured to receive processed fuel from the reactor.