Abstract: A baby accessory storage assembly comprising a portable body with a bottom wall and a sidewall surrounding the bottom wall, wherein the bottom wall and sidewall define a storage cavity. The storage assembly has one or more partition walls within the storage cavity defining a plurality of sub-storage cavities for customized storage. Further, at least two hinged clamping assemblies, each rotatably coupled to the sidewall and disposed at the rear end of the body, are operably configured to selectively adjust, through use of a fastener, a width therein between, so as to effectively clamp and attach the storage assembly to a variety of different structures. The clamp assemblies are operable to rotate to allow the clamp assemblies to lock into one of two different positions. The assembly may also include a pull-out table, additional storage compartments, and elastic bands on the inner and outer surfaces of the portable body.

Abstract: An extension device for remotely opening and closing a valve from a user knob is described. The device includes a flexible connector that allows the user knob to be positioned in various places relative the valve. One use for the disclosed device is with a gas grill, wherein the gas tank is placed in a position that is not easily accessible or is difficult for some persons to access. The extension device may be mounted in various positions on or near the grill allowing the user to open and close the gas tank's valve before and after use of the grill.

Abstract: Inflatable device pressure gauge apparatus and methods are described. According to one aspect, an inflatable device pressure gauge apparatus includes a housing, an attachment mechanism configured to attach the pressure gauge apparatus to an inflatable device which comprises an air chamber which is configured to be inflated to an increased pressure above atmospheric pressure during use of the inflatable device, a pressure sensor coupled with the housing and configured to sense pressurized air from the air chamber of the inflatable device and to output a signal corresponding to an air pressure within the air chamber, a processor configured to process the signal from the pressure sensor and to control generation of a user perceptible emission regarding the air pressure of the air chamber as a result of the processing of the signal, and a power source coupled with the housing and configured to provide electrical energy to the processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for covertly monitoring an environment. In addition, solutions are provided for utilizing a camera to covertly monitor an environment by capturing images of a subject without the subject's awareness. In accordance with some embodiments, a system for capturing images is provided that comprises a device, a first cable, and a second cable. The device may comprise a housing having a top and a bottom, and a circuit board disposed within the housing. The first cable is may be connected to the circuit board and may extend through the top of the housing. The second cable may be connected to the circuit board and may extend through the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A system and method for automating workflow management and tracking of voicemail, text and multimedia messages, live chats, forms and uploaded files is provided.

Abstract: Self-testing proximity testing systems and corresponding methods are discussed herein and can include a proximity probe and controller in electrical communication via a cable. A self-testing subsystem can be in communication with the controller and configured to determine whether proximity probes and cables assembled with a controller are compatible or incompatible. The self-testing subsystem can place a known impedance in electrical communication with the controller, modifying a proximity signal output by the controller. When the modified proximity signal differs from a predicted proximity signal by greater than or equal to a threshold amount, the self-testing subsystem can output a first indication indicating that incompatible proximity probes and cables are assembled with a controller.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing at least one treatment to at least one tissue having a first structural arrangement configured to expand a first portion at a distal end of the apparatus, a second structural arrangement configured to expand a second portion at the distal end and at least one lumen associated with at least one of the first structural arrangement and/or the second structural arrangement. The first structural arrangement and/or the second structural arrangement can be configured to position the at least one lumen at a particular position with respect to the tissue. A tip is configured to aid in the insertion of the apparatus into the tissue(s).

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a metal complex formed, wherein the metal complexes are used as pro-catalyst in polyolefin polymerization and comprise the following structure (Formula (I)).

Abstract: A pipe-fitting includes a coupling and a flexible pipe-restraint gasket. The coupling includes a bell that defines a pipe insertion mouth at an end of the coupling and an inner recess. The flexible pipe-restraint gasket assembly is disposed within the inner recess and includes an annular body, a plurality of discrete gripping members and at least one extension portion. The plurality of gripping members are disposed around an outer periphery of the body. The at least one extension portion extends from the body and is disposed between a pair of the plurality of gripping members. The at least one extension portion defines a pocket.

Abstract: A method for achieving eventually-consistent data replication in a technology agnostic manner. The method can be implemented via execution of computing instructions configured to run at one or more processors and stored at one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The method can include receiving, by a system comprising the one or more processors and the one or more non-transitory computer-readable media, a write request for an object. The write request can be received from a user device or an application server. The method further can include performing a write operation for the object, by the system, after the write request is received. Performing the write operation can comprise: (a) adding an intent record to a tracker table, the intent record comprising a primary key uniquely associated with the object and a version associated with the object; and (b) updating the object, the object including the primary key and the version, in a primary data store, after the intent record is added.

Abstract: A method of and system for controlling operations of a car wash is disclosed herein, wherein a tertiary computing device of the system can be positioned at an upstream end of a tunnel of a car wash. A secondary server computing device of the system can also be positioned on-site with the car wash. A primary server computing device of the system can be positioned off-site of the car wash. The computing devices of the system can allow a consumer to select.

Abstract: Button-suture assemblies which employ a knotted locking mechanism do not maintain tension when securing bone and tissue fragments. A knotless method and device for maintaining tension and providing precise placement of a button-suture assembly during stabilization procedures comprising a locking pin, which mates with a button creating pinch points with increased surface area through which suture can pass from a baseplate through two dedicated openings in the button, one for the first end of the suture and one for the second end of the suture while preventing tension loss during the locking step and therefore allowing for precise placement of the button-suture assembly.

Abstract: A method for online monitoring of a physical environment using a variable data sampling rate is implemented by a computing device. The method includes sampling, at the computing device, at least one data set using at least one sampling rate. The method also includes processing the at least one data set with condition assessment rules. The method further includes determining whether the at least one data set indicates a change in state of the physical environment. The method additionally includes updating the at least one sampling rate.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for wireless communications. A wireless device may initiate a beam failure recovery (BFR) procedure using a bandwidth part (BWP) on a secondary cell. Based on initiating a random access procedure for the BFR procedure and/or based on unsuccessfully completing the BFR procedure, the wireless device may perform one or more operations to prevent and/or reduce misalignment between the wireless device and a base station.

Abstract: A bulkhead is provided. The bulkhead includes a panel that extends between first and second primary and secondary edges that are perpendicular to each other. The first primary edge includes a plurality of cutouts, and the second primary edge includes a first plurality of fingers and a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first plurality of fingers includes a first tongue extending from a first side of the second primary edge and away from a primary centerline and also includes a first groove extending from a second side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline. Each of the second plurality of fingers includes a second tongue extending from the second side of the second primary edge and away from the primary centerline and also includes a second groove extending from the first side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline.

Abstract: Surface mount assemblies for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a height-adjustable rail mount to slidably couple a track with a fastener assembly that includes of a fastener, spacer, and nut. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a rail mount and positioned on a base plate to slidably couple to a surface track with a fastener assembly that includes a first fastener slidably coupled to a groove formed by the track, spacer, and second fastener. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a rail mount for slidably coupling the rail to a height-adjustable base with a fastener. In some embodiments, a two-configuration, track-mounted, rectangular base is designed with a rectangular base having a pair of short-sided legs, a pair of long-sided legs, and a fastener for engaging outer surfaces of a track.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to transmitting user data to a UE from a base station on a shared downlink channel and determining if a throughput for the user data transmitted to the UE on the shared downlink channel is greater than a threshold amount. If the throughput for the user data transmitted to the UE on the shared downlink channel is greater than the threshold amount, the base station provides the UE with a minimum amount of access to a shared uplink channel by making proactive grants of uplink resources when such UE is more in need of a proactive grant than other UEs. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for managing metadata for a transactional storage system include receiving a query request at a snapshot timestamp. The query request requests return of at least one data block from a plurality of data blocks. Each data block includes a corresponding write epoch timestamp and a corresponding conversion indicator indicating whether the data block is active or has been converted at a respective conversion timestamp. The method also includes setting a read epoch timestamp equal to the earliest one of the write epoch and determining whether any of the respective conversion timestamps occurring at or before the snapshot timestamp occur after the read epoch timestamp. The method also includes determining the at least one data block requested by the query request by scanning each of the data blocks including corresponding write epoch timestamps occurring at or after the read epoch timestamp.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree (Prunus salicina), which is denominated varietally as ‘Waplumone’, and which produces an attractively colored red-fleshed, freestone plum which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 2 to July 12 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.