Abstract: In an example embodiment, a slide-action hinged-lid pack comprises a hinged-lid inner pack configured to hold consumer items, the hinged-lid inner pack including a front wall, a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a bottom wall and a hinged-lid pivotally connected to an upper end of the back wall for movement between an open position and a closed position, and an outer shell, and wherein the hinged-lid inner pack can slide from a first position at which the hinged-lid is in the closed position to a second position at which the hinged-lid is in the open position, the outer shell including a first stop tab on an inner side of the back wall, the hinged-lid inner pack including a second stop tab on a tongue extending from the hinged-lid, and the hinged-lid inner pack including a third stop tab on the back wall of the hinged-lid inner pack, the second stop tab operable to engage the first stop tab during movement of the hinged-lid inner pack from the first positon to the second position, and the third

Abstract: Disclosed is a flashlight mount configured to attach a flashlight to the handguard of a firearm, in particular a rifle. An example flashlight mount comprises a base configured to be removably coupled to a handguard of a firearm; and an extension that includes an accessory interface configured to provide multiple lateral mounting positions for a flashlight. The accessory interface comprises two parallel rows of overlapping holes. Each of the two parallel rows of overlapping holes includes at least two overlapping holes aligned linearly with each other, each of the overlapping holes includes a tapered inlet.

Abstract: Provided here are new ophthalmologically suitable pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of a moxifloxacin compound and an effective amount of a loteprednol compound. In aspects, the compositions are stable suspensions, which maintain physical stability and chemical stability for extended periods of time (e.g., exhibiting no sustained flocculation, coagulation, or clumping after several months of storage under typical storage conditions). In aspects, the compositions are suspensions that include a suspension component comprising one or more suspension agents. In aspects, the suspension component includes an ionic suspension agent. In aspects, the composition also or alternatively comprises a non-ionic surfactant, non-ionic suspension agent, or both, or an agent that provides both functions. In aspects, such compositions further comprise an effective amount of a chelating agent/component. Further described are related compositions and methods of making and using such compositions, e.g.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a resinous component that is adhered to a surface of a metal component is provided. The resinous component is formed from a polymer composition that comprises a polyarylene sulfide, inorganic fibers, and an impact modifier. The inorganic fibers have an aspect ratio of from about 1.5 to about 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first ethylene-based polymer and a second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the ratio of the “high load melt index (I21) of the first composition” to the “high load melt index (I21) of the first ethylene-based polymer” is greater than, or equal to, 40, and B) one or more azide compounds present in an amount greater than, or equal to, 50 ppm, based on the weight of the first composition.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to stored software libraries are provided. A computing device can receive versioned-shared-library information for a first software library used by a software application, where the versioned-shared-library information can include an identifier. The computing device can determine whether the computing device stores a copy of the first software library identified in the versioned-shared-library information by the identifier. The computing device can send a request for one of a full executable and a stripped executable for the software application, where the full executable includes the first software library, and where the stripped executable excludes the first software library. In response to the request, the computing device can receive the full executable or the stripped executable for the software application.

Abstract: A destruction-resistant pet toy for a canine includes a main body for biting, grasping, or playing by the canine with its mouth; an attractant for attracting the canine, the attractant includes a scent source for emitting a scent; a cavity disposed in the main body for holding the attractant; and a plurality of scent passages for passing the scent to the canine, each scent passage having a first end at the cavity and a second end at an exterior surface of the main body. The destruction-resistant pet toy further includes an access channel for passing the attractant to the cavity, the access channel extending from an exterior surface of the main body to the cavity.

Abstract: A foam control agent comprising a linear polyorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymer comprising a single block of polyorganosiloxane having a DP of from 10 to 200 and a single block polyoxyalkylene block having a DP of from 2 to 60.

Abstract: A roofing material including a substrate having a top face and a bottom face. The roofing material further includes a non-asphalt coating applied to the substrate and an asphalt layer covering at least a portion of the top face. The bottom face is asphalt-free, or substantially asphalt-free.

Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a reducing agent mixer with a mixing can and a heated doser unit configured to inject heated reducing agent into the mixing can for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the mixing can. Heating of reducing agent may be selectively applied based on a variety of inputs to a controller.

Abstract: Techniques for rebuilding a disk array involve, in response to receiving a message for rebuilding disk arrays in a storage system, determining a target disk that causes rebuilding. Such techniques further involve determining from the disk arrays a set of disk arrays related to the target disk, and generating subsets of disk arrays from the set of disk arrays, each subset including disk arrays that can be rebuilt in parallel. Such techniques further involve determining, based on a number of disks included in each subset, a target subset from the plurality of subsets, and rebuilding disk arrays in the target subset in parallel. Accordingly, a disk array that is most suitable for parallel rebuilding may be determined, and the process of rebuilding the disk array is sped up. Such techniques reduce the delay caused by performing rebuilding, and improve rebuilding efficiency.

Abstract: A split coupler, and methods of making and using such a split coupler, whereby the split coupler includes a first semi-cylindrical member, a second semi-cylindrical member, and an interlocking assembly configured to interlock the first and second semi-cylindrical members to form a substantially cylindrical coupler having a coupler inner surface which defines a throughbore. Additionally, the split coupler can include spiral threads coupled to the coupler inner surface. Furthermore, the split coupler can include a flange inwardly extending from the coupler inner surface.

Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.

Abstract: A vehicle system comprises a hitch mounted on a vehicle and at least one sensor in connection with the hitch. A controller is configured to identify a force applied to the hitch via the at least one sensor. In response to the force, the controller is further configured to approximate a direction of the force. Based on the direction, the controller generates instructions identifying a height adjustment of a coupler of a trailer.

Abstract: A camera system is installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a navigation display that is located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system can include a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed to activate or de-activate the camera. Alternatively, the computer can activate the system when a turn signal is activated, and de-activate the system when the turn signal is no longer activated. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for specifying safety rules for robotic devices. A computing device can determine information about any actors present within a predetermined area of an environment. The computing device can determine a safety classification for the predetermined area based on the information. The safety classification can include: a low safety classification if the information indicates zero actors are present within the predetermined area, a medium safety classification if the information indicates any actors are present within the predetermined area all are of a predetermined first type, and a high safety classification if the information indicates at least one actor present within the predetermined area is of a predetermined second type. After determining the safety classification for the predetermined area, the computing device can provide a safety rule for operating within the predetermined area to a robotic device operating in the environment.

Abstract: A corrugated box container with a main component including a base section and first and second side sections. The box container additionally includes first and second side support components associated with the first and second side sections for reinforcing the first and second side support sections. The box container further includes a cover component that is capable of engagement with the main component or the first and second side support components, such that the main component and the cover component present a fully enclosed space within the box container. The box container is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the first and second side sections until the side sections are generally perpendicular with the base section; connecting the first and second side support components with the first and second side sections respectively; and connecting the cover component with the main component or the first and second side support components.

Abstract: A cover for a container includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the cover. The plurality of panels includes a central panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the central panel. At least one of the at least one side panel and the at least one end panel includes an opening configured to receive a portion of the container. The opening includes an engagement edge for engaging the container. The cover also includes a handle foldably connected to the central panel.

Abstract: A portable, multi-step apparatus and method for treating domestic sewage in remote locations.