Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes detecting actions taken by users in a computer-implemented matching system and, for each of the detected actions, storing data indicative of the detected action. The method further includes filtering the stored data in accordance with at least one filter selected by an administrator of the computer-implemented matching system and creating a user action log from the filtered stored data. The user action log includes all of the stored data that matches the selected at least one filter. The at least one filter may include log start time, log end time, type of action, user ID, target user ID, and/or site type. The detected action may include viewing another user's profile, changing the user's own profile, sending a message to another user via the computer-implemented matching system, and/or performing a matching search using the computer-implemented matching system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for determining ballistics of golf balls in different atmospheric conditions. The system can receive a set of characteristics for a plurality of golf swings of a golf ball under baseline atmospheric condition. The system can generating a player profile comprising an average of each of the set of characteristics for the plurality of golf swings. The system can identify a second atmospheric conditions different from the baseline atmospheric conditions. The system can calculate a predicted distance traveled by the golf ball if hit by a golf swing under the second atmospheric conditions. The system can present, in a graphical user interface, the predicted distance traveled by the golf ball under the second atmospheric conditions.

Abstract: A zero-scrap method and associating tooling for manufacturing can bodies is provided. A metal sheet is shorn into strips, and each strip is wound to form a cylindrical tube. Each tube is cut into two or more can bodies using a zigzagged pattern, such that each can body has one planar edge and one zigzagged edge with triangular formations. Each can body is mounted on a mounting base for support while steps are performed to form the zigzagged edge into the can body base. A folding die folds the triangular formations until their apexes all coincide with one another and with the central axis of the can body. A flattening die then flattens the folded formation into a flat end of the can body. A friction stir welding assembly then stir welds the entire flat end of the can body at one time in order to seal all seams.

Abstract: A neck gaiter, comprising a main body, a plurality of openings within the main body, and a plurality of flaps. Each flap is partially secured to the main body and covers one of the plurality of openings. The openings and flaps are configured to receive a portion of a user's hair. Each of the plurality of flaps is configured to secure the hair against a portion of a user's body and substantially prevent wind from entering the main body through a respective opening.

Abstract: A novel backpack frame having a pair of top end segments, a pair of stabilizing paddles, and a pair of vertical support members are disclosed. Also disclosed is a novel waist belt base and a removable waist belt that may be used with the backpack frame.

Abstract: Valve devices, methods of making valve devices, and methods of treating various venous-related conditions, disorders and/or diseases are described. In one embodiment, a valve device includes an expandable support frame and a bioprosthetic valve attached to the support frame. The bioprosthetic valve comprises a leaflet and a contiguous wall portion harvested from a multi-leaflet xenogeneic valve. The contiguous wall portion includes the attachment region where the leaflets attaches to the vessel wall and, in some embodiments, includes the natural margins of attachment between the leaflet and vessel wall.

Abstract: A system includes a fuel cell stack and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the fuel cell stack with a given air stoic ratio while a temperature of the fuel cell stack is greater than a temperature threshold and to operate the fuel cell stack with a lower air stoic ratio, to thereby suppress a stack voltage of the fuel cell stack in order to increase heat generation of the fuel cell stack, while the temperature of the fuel cell stack is lower than the temperature threshold.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a base member, support member, extension member and a cleaning member. The base member includes a width having a first distal end and a first proximal end. The support member includes a width having a second distal end and a second proximal end. The support member is positioned at an upwardly extending angle with respect to the base member. The extension member extends from the second distal end of the support member. The cleaning member includes an attachment surface and a contact surface. The attachment surface is formed with an inner channel and is operably coupled to the base member proximate one of the first distal end and the first proximal end. The contact surface is adapted to come in contact with a cleaning surface to dislodge and collect debris.

Abstract: Processes to make intermediates to produce mesoionic pesticides are disclosed. Processes to produce N-(pyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)pyridin-2-amine, an important intermediate, are disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb assembly comprises a limb cup, a first limb member, a second limb member and a damping material. The first limb member supports a rotatable member. The first limb member is supported by the limb cup at a first location and supports a rotatable member at a second location. The damping material extends from the first location to the second location.

Abstract: Disclosed are cardioversion methods for patients with either paroxysmal or persistent AFib which methods use budiodarone or a pharmaceutical composition comprising budiodarone.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an eco-cruise control request that includes a requested cruise control velocity and a velocity tolerance. The eco-cruise control request instructs an drive unit to operate a vehicle at a velocity within the velocity tolerance of the requested cruise control velocity. The method also includes determining a range of candidate cruise control velocities that satisfy the velocity tolerance of the requested cruise control velocity. The method also includes determining an eco-cruise control velocity that maximizes a drive unit efficiency of the drive unit. Here, the eco-cruise control velocity includes one of the candidate cruise control velocities from the range of candidate cruise control velocities.

Abstract: A temporary brace system includes a temporary brace having a top portion coupleable to a building structure, a bottom portion that contacts the ground, and a middle portion interposed between the top and the bottom portions. The top portion has an adapter capable of receiving numerous attachment brackets so as to be coupleable to any building structure. The middle portion of the temporary brace includes cable struts that may be hingedly coupled to a first and a second support at a first end and may receive support cables. The middle portion may further include hoisting brackets to allow a connection point for hoisting and transporting the temporary brace system. The bottom portion may have a bolt coupler and an adjustment unit. The adjustment unit allows the first and the second support to be extended or shortened via a telescoping bracket.

Abstract: Media monitoring and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. Some embodiments of the present invention provide a media measurement system and method that utilizes audience data to enhance content identifications. Some embodiments analyze media player log data to enhance content identification. Other embodiments of the present invention analyze sample sequence data to enhance content identifications. Other embodiments analyze sequence data to enhance content identification and/or to establish channel identification. Yet other embodiments provide a system and method in which sample construction and selection parameters are adjusted based upon identification results. Yet other embodiments provide a method in which play-altering activity of an audience member is deduced from content offset values of identifications corresponding to captured samples.

Abstract: In some examples, a cloud-services management tool for managing cloud services of an entity includes a processor and a storage device communicatively coupled to the processor. The storage device stores computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to cause, via a display device, display of a user interface including one or more lists of available technology resources based on a user of the entity, receive, via a network interface, a user selection including at least one technology resource from the one or more lists of available technology resources, determine the at least one technology resource is provided by at least one cloud-service provider of a list of cloud-service providers, the list of cloud-service providers a list of cloud-service providers authorized by the entity, and manage the at least one technology resource provided by the at least one cloud-service provider based on the user selection.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing use of voice activity detection (“VAD”) or comfort noise generation (“CNG”) blank times or spaces. In various embodiments, a computing system may identify packets that contain no voice signal data among a plurality of packets, which may be exchanged during a voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) communication between user devices. The computing system may embed data within at least one of the identified packets, the embedded data including data that is different from voice signal data contained in the plurality of packets. When the resultant packets have been received and analyzed to determine whether they contain embedded data. Based on a determination that the resultant packets contain embedded data, the embedded data may be extracted. The extracted embedded data may be converted into a form that is accessible to a requesting entity.

Abstract: A magnetic field current sensor comprising: a conductor; magnetic field sensing elements including a first magnetic field sensing element generating a first signal, a second magnetic field sensing element generating a second signal, a third magnetic field sensing element generating a third signal, and a fourth magnetic field sensing element generating a fourth signal; circuitry that generates a difference signal indicative of twice the second signal less the first signal and less the fourth signal, wherein the second magnetic field sensing element is interleaved with the third magnetic field sensing element, wherein the second signal and the third signal are substantially equal, and wherein a distance between the first magnetic field sensing element and the second magnetic field sensing element is equal to a distance between the second magnetic field sensing element and the fourth magnetic field sensing element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic adapter holder that includes a base member and a plurality of upright arms that extend upwardly from the base member. The plurality of upright arms together may define a pocket region that has an open, U-shape. A fiber optic adapter may be received in the open, U-shaped pocket region of the fiber optic adapter holder. When the fiber optic adapter is mounted within the pocket region of the fiber optic adapter holder, a height of the fiber optic adapter holder may be lower than or equal to a height of the fiber optic adapter.

Abstract: A two-piece extendable L-plate provides clearance between a camera and a quick-release receiver securing the camera to a support permitting a camera having cables connected to the side of the camera's body to be secured in either a landscape or a portrait orientation.