Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally conductive polysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a thermally conductive filler, (B) a siloxane compound having a specified structure; (C) an alkoxysilane compound having a specified structure; (D) a polyorganosiloxane containing at least one aliphatic unsaturated group per molecule; (E) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having two or more hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule; and (F) a platinum-based catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention describes synthesis and properties of cellulose based biodegradable hydrophobic mulch film for agricultural applications. The invented method can also be used to obtain an highly hydrophobic mulch film. Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer is chemically modified to make bio-degradable, mulch films that are partially air permeable but water impermeable. The water impermeability can be changed by varying the processing conditions. The film can be multi-functional; that is besides providing the water impermeability the film can also be customized to adjust the pH of soil and to deliver herbicides or fertilizers to the soil. Other lignocellulosic materials or different combinations of synthetic fibers, fabrics or polymers and cellulose materials including newsprint can also be used to make the biodegradable hydrophobic film.

Abstract: Over the air signaling of dynamic frequency selection operating parameters to client devices is disclosed. In an embodiment, a multi-channel master device determines a maximum range value of a radar detection umbrella associated with the multi-channel master device based on a first range representing a range at which the multi-channel master device detects a first radar transmission transmitted by a radar device at a defined transmission power; determines a compliance range value based on a second range representing a range at which the multi-channel master device detects a second radar transmission transmitted by the radar device at a dynamic frequency selection (DFS) compliance threshold transmission power; and determines a margin range value based on a third range representing a range at which the multi-channel master device detects a third radar transmission transmitted by the radar device at a transmission power that is lower than the dynamic frequency selection compliance threshold transmission power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube/tube connector/capsule port assembly that eliminates a connection point in a filter capsule apparatus. A relatively soft tube is thermally or sonically bonded to a relatively hard tube connector that may have a tube receiving bore, frustoconical tube receiving channel or straight tube receiving channel. The tube connector is bonded to a filter capsule port. The manufacturing process can be either a one-step process bonding the tube, tube connector and capsule in one step, or a two-step process that binds the tube to the tube connector in the first step and then binds the tube/tube connector subassembly to a filter capsule housing during the housing's molding procedure. Single and dual-walled tubes may be used as well as single and dual-walled tubes having reinforcing material superposed about or embedded in the tube wall(s). A tube support collar is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable storage media for collecting and processing progressivistic metadata are described; a structure of composite files comprising a progressivistic metadata layer and implementational aspects of various uses thereof are further described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for personalized product modification is disclosed. The personalized product modification may be applied to various different types of vehicle components. For example, a lid covering may be placed on the top exterior portion of a particular vehicle component, such as an air intake system. The lid may have certain structural characteristics which provide for aesthetic features, such as colors or various other designs, to be subject to varying degrees of user customization. On the underside of the lid covering may be additional customizable components which provide for even greater user customization of the aesthetic appearance of various vehicle components. For example, various colors and designs may be placed on the exterior of the vehicle component, with the lid acting so as to safely and securely cover the customizable components.

Abstract: A method of forming and filling a pouch, comprises forming opposing walls of a film; sealing the opposing walls of film together to form at least one pouch; filling an interior section of the at least one pouch through an opening in an upper portion of the at least one pouch with a flowable material; forming a top sealed expressing-shaped region to close the opening in the at least one pouch; and cradling the pouch with a foldable flat that is more rigid than the pouch that can be folded or rolled to compress the pouch to express the flowable material through the expressing shaped region.

Abstract: A hydrophobic hybrid organosiloxane nano latex is provided as the copolymerizate of: (a) organosiloxane monomer of the general formula MaMvbDcDvdTeTvfQg wherein: M=R1R2R3SiO1/2, Mv=R4R5RuSiO1/2, D=R6R7SiO2/2, Dv=R8RuSiO2/2, T=R9SiO3/2, Tv=RuSiO3/2, and Q=SiO4/2 in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 each independently is hydrogen, a hydroxyl group, a hydrocarbyl group having up to 100 carbon atoms and optionally containing at least one hetroatom; Ru is a free-radical polymerizable group; subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f and g each independently range from 0 to 10,000 subject to the limitation that b+d+f is at least 1, p, q and r are integers independently selected from 0 to 100 and subscript h is 0 or 1; and, (b) monomer possessing a group which is free-radical copolymerizable with group Ru of organosiloxane monomer (a).

Abstract: Videogame controllers with smart trigger stops may include: a housing including A trigger, the trigger movable along a path of travel; a sensor configured to detect the position of the trigger and to generate a signal representing trigger position; a processor configured to interpret signals generated by the sensor and cause an output signal to be transmitted to a gaming console; a trigger-stop that is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the trigger-stop in the disengaged position allowing the trigger to move along the entire path of travel, the trigger-stop in the engaged position blocking the trigger from moving along the entire path of travel; and a switch coupled with the housing and the trigger-stop, wherein movement of the trigger-stop from the disengaged position to the engaged position flips the switch and causes the processor to map received signals to generated signals in a different manner.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.

Abstract: A process for producing alumina, the process having a seeding phase and a precipitation phase. During the seeding phase a seed mixture is produced by adding an aluminium salt to an aqueous solution and then adding an alkaline metal aluminate to the mixture while maintaining the seed mixture at generally neutral pH. The precipitation phase produces precipitated alumina by simultaneously adding aluminium salt and alkaline metal aluminate to the seed mixture while maintaining a pH from 6.9 to 7.8. The recovered precipitated alumina has at least one, preferably all the following characteristics: i) a crystallite size of 33-42 Ang.: in the (120) diagonal plane (using XRD); ii) a crystallite d-spacing (020) of between 6.30-6.59 Ang.; iii) a high porosity with an average pore diameter of 115-166 Ang.; iv) a relatively low bulk density of 250-350 kg/m3; v) a surface area after calcination for 24 hours at 1100° C. of 60-80 m2/g; and vi) a pore volume after calcination for one hour at 1000° C. 0.8-1.1 m3/g.

Abstract: A flexible tube includes a polymer composition of a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) and a bio-based plasticizer. Further, a method of forming a flexible tube is provided. The method includes compounding a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) with a bio-based plasticizer to form a polymer composition and extruding the polymer composition into the flexible tube.

Abstract: The technology provides a method and system of analyzing a sporting activity. An example of the technology involves one or more processors receiving location data associated with a first player and location data associated with a second player, wherein the location data of the first player and the location data of the second player are derived from one or more sensor devices; detecting a game event associated with the first player; determining, in view of the received location data, a plurality of locations of the first player and at least one location of the second player; and classifying the game event based on the plurality of locations of the first player and the at least one location of the second player.

Abstract: An agricultural data collection framework is provided in a system and method for tracking and managing livestock, and for analyzing animal conditions such as health, growth, nutrition, and behavior. The framework uses ultra-high frequency interrogation of RFID tags to collect individual animal data across multiple geographical locations, and incorporates artificial intelligence techniques to develop machine learning base models for statistical process controls around each animal for evaluating the animal condition. The framework provides a determination of normality at an individual animal basis or for a specific location, and generates alerts, predictions, and a targeted processing or application schedule for prioritizing and delivering resources when intervention is needed.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and method of producing aspirin in situ, the method comprising: identifying a subject in need of aspirin or aspirin-like compounds; and providing the subject with a composition comprising: a source of methyl salicylate, an acetyl donor, and L-Arginine, wherein the composition is effective to produce aspirin-triggered resolvins in the subject without the deleterious effect of the aspirin or aspirin-like compounds in the stomach.

Abstract: A scraper ring for a linear motion assembly including an annular body having a contact face adapted to contact an inner component, wherein the annular body comprises a material having a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of at least 75×10?6/° C. An assembly for linear motion including an outer component defining a bore and a first annular recess extending radially outward from the bore; an inner component disposed in the bore, wherein the inner component is adapted to translate longitudinally within the bore; and a scraper ring disposed in the first annular recess and contacting the inner component, wherein there is no component disposed between any portion of the spacer ring and the outer component.

Abstract: A method including receiving a registration request from each of two or more virtual machines. The method also can include registering the each of the two or more virtual machines as a registered virtual machine in response to receiving the registration request from the each of the two or more virtual machines. The method additionally can include sending a first start quantum message including a first time quantum to each of the registered virtual machines to cause each of the registered virtual machines to execute for the first time quantum in a first round.

Abstract: A single-pass flow-through dry chemical mixing trailer for use with a well has a trailer, a refillable liquid storage tank, a main liquid storage tank valve, a liquid storage tank inlet valve, an onboard power supply, a motor with a fuel supply, a transmission, a fluid circulation loop, a self-priming bidirectional flow alternating centrifuge pump, an automated mixer assembly, and a discharge tank. The refillable liquid storage tank prevents backflow to the self-priming bidirectional flow alternating centrifuge pump while flowing the homogenized slurry to the well and the dry chemicals introduced at the automated mixer are subjected to high shear forces, incorporating the dry chemicals into the liquid with increased dispersion and reduced agglomeration.

Abstract: A composite belt may include a profile, and a belt. The profile may have a strip, and nodules. The profile may be attached to the belt such that each nodule extends out from the belt. The composite belt may be included in a cooking apparatus that may also include a housing, a heat source, and a drive roller.

Abstract: A retainer for connecting a pair of sanitary fittings each having a first end and a second end, the second ends each having a flanged portion, includes a first member having a through center aperture, the first member adapted to receive at least a portion of each of the flanged portions and a second member having a through center aperture and engageable over the first member, the second member adapted to provide a compressive force to sealingly connect the flanged portions when the first and second members are in an assembled configuration.