Abstract: An evacuated bottle system including a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck with a rim defining an opening; a cap assembly supported on the bottle, the cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being insertable within the interior of the bottle and the second portion engaging a portion of the bottle to support the funnel above the rim, the funnel defining a bore that fluidly communicates with the hollow interior of the bottle; a self-sealing membrane that covers the bore formed by the funnel to selectively seal the hollow interior of the bottle; a cap attachable to the bottle, the cap including a cover portion that extends at least partially over the self-sealing membrane to restrain movement thereof, the cover portion being axially spaced from the self-sealing membrane to define a gap that permits axial movement of the self-sealing membrane to selectively open the bottle to fluid communication outside of the bottle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for providing escorted-access management based on an escort-admin session engine are provided. The escort-admin session engine approves an external administrator's access to a resource instance based on a service team policy, while approving an escort operator to escort the external administrator in an escort-admin session that provides access to the resource. In operation, an external administrator's request for access to a resource is evaluated based on the service team policy that is managed by a service team. The request is approved with access rights to the resource identified in the policy. An escort operator is identified for the external administrator. The escort operator is approved to escort the external administrator for access to the resource during an escort-admin session. The escort-admin session includes an escort operator context referring to the escort operator having access rights based on the access rights approved using the policy.

Abstract: An apparatus for coaching improvements for a performer during a performance activity based on observed actual performance in comparison to a possible performance, with sensors measuring performance criteria. A microprocessor computer creates respective pseudo-measurements relevant to the performance activity based on the measurements, which are normalized and evaluated as to proximity to a possible performance value. A display presents the measured actual performance in relation to the possible performance, so the performer may change actions and observe on the display the effect of the change. A method of coaching performer during a performance activity is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and process for injection molding polymer articles is described. The system and process are designed to reduce gate blush. In one embodiment, an injection molding device injects a molten polymer composition into a runner that extends from an injection point to a gate. The gate is positioned adjacent to an opening leading into a mold cavity. In accordance with the present disclosure, the system includes one or more overflow passages that divert flow of the polymer composition so as to temporarily reduce the flow rate and pressure of the polymer composition entering the mold.

Abstract: A method for geosteering while drilling a well in a subterranean formation using a downhole assembly having a toolface comprises measuring at least one motion-related downhole parameter relative to the toolface angle so as to generate azimuthally-associated data, using the azimuthally-associated data to assess formation anisotropy, and using the anisotropy assessment to manually or automatically steer a well while drilling the well. The motion-related downhole parameter may relate to motion of an asymmetric bit or bent housing or bent housing section.

Abstract: The concepts described herein provide for a method, apparatus and system to monitor and control a fuel vapor capture system that is disposed in an air intake system of an internal combustion engine for evaporative emission control. This includes an air intake system for an internal combustion engine that includes a fuel vapor capture system disposed in an interior portion of the air intake system, the fuel vapor capture system including a Metal Organic Framework (MOF) material that is configured to adsorb and desorb hydrocarbon vapor and a controllable device that is integrated into the fuel vapor capture system. In one embodiment, the MOF material is a flexible MOF material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing crop performance in Brassica, the method comprising providing Brassica seeds which have been sorted so that at least 90% of the seed population have a seed diameter of at least 1.7 mm; and seeding said Brassica seeds at a seeding rate sufficient to establish a population of Brassica plants so that the plants have a density of 40 to 95 plants per m2 when the plants are at any one or more of phenological growth stages 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, according to the BBCH scale; and that the plants show an establishment rate of at least 40%.

Abstract: A method of and system for femtocell implementation in evolved packet core is disclosed. A system for a mobile wireless device to communicate with a data network via a small cell radio access network using a cellular backhaul includes a hybrid gateway node communicating with an eNodeB element via a first digital communication interface and the hybrid gateway node communicating with a packet data network via a second digital interface. The hybrid gateway node includes a processor and memory configured to provide a backhaul serving gateway functionality, a backhaul packet data network gateway functionality, a serving gateway functionality to the mobile device, and a packet data network gateway functionality to the mobile device.

Abstract: Controlling traffic signal preemption includes inputting to a conditional preemption circuit, values of incident parameters that include at least a vehicle unit identifier of a vehicle unit and an incident priority that describes an incident. The conditional preemption circuit determines a vehicle class based on one or more of the plurality of incident parameters. In response to a preemption request communicated from the vehicle unit, the conditional preemption circuit determines whether or not the vehicle unit qualifies for preemption at one or more intersections based at least on the vehicle class, location of the vehicle, and heading of the vehicle unit specified in the preemption request. Phase selection signals are communicated to traffic signal control circuitry at the one or more intersections in response to determining that the vehicle unit qualifies for preemption at the one or more intersections.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peony plant having single to semi-double red flowers, a perennial herbaceous shrub, having a compact, symmetrically rounded, and vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peony plant having double red-purple flowers, a perennial herbaceous shrub, having a compact, symmetrically rounded, and vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.