Abstract: Technologies are described herein for providing query suggestions. In order to provide a query suggestion, access may be detected at a data source. An initial query suggestion for a query of the data source may then be identified based, at least in part, on non-query data. The initial query suggestion may then be returned for display in a user-interface (UI) element. Additional query suggestions might also be provided based upon non-query data in response to a modification of the query.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the preparation of fluorinated compounds and their use in organic synthesis. In particular, the invention is directed to methods of reacting compounds of structure with Rf—CH?N2 or (CF3)2C?N2 to form a perfluoroalkylate or -arylated compounds, and products derived from these reactions, where X, YB, and Rf are described herein.

Abstract: A supplementary support assembly for a modular scaffold system formed from a matrix of interconnecting scaffold bays. The assembly including a pair of spaced apart transoms (88) adapted to be cantilevered outwardly from the scaffold bays and one or more decking boards (90) extending between the pair of transoms, thereby providing a supplementary support platform (85).

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a contoured block comprising a sculpted palm rest on a top surface and a finger grip indentation on a front side. The contoured block is configured to be grasped by a hand of a user with fingers on the finger grip indentation and a palm on the sculpted palm rest where a thumb of the hand is extendable to guide placement of the apparatus on a patient's spine. Pads are disposed on a bottom surface of the contoured block. The pads are configured to form a spinal channel. The pads are further configured for contacting sides of the patient's spine with the patient's spine being positioned within the spinal channel.

Abstract: A paint circulating system 10 and a pressure relief module 40 utilised therein are described. The paint circulating system 10 comprises a pressurised paint supply pipeline 22, a tank return pipeline 34 and a pressure relief module 40. The pressure relief module 40 comprises: a first flow chamber 65 through which pressurised paint is provided to said supply pipeline 22; a second flow chamber 69 through which paint returns to said tank return pipeline 34; an orifice 42 interconnecting said first and second flow chambers; and a valve member 46 biased towards the orifice so as to block said orifice. The valve member 46 is moveable in response to a pressure in said first flow chamber 65 exceeding a predetermined relief pressure so as to displace said valve member 46 to open said orifice 42. This allows paint to flow from said first flow chamber 65 into said second flow chamber 69, preventing failure occurring in the paint circulating system 10.

Abstract: A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.

Abstract: A method of controlling a battery electric vehicle includes displaying an energy consumption parameter to a vehicle operator. The energy consumption parameter is based on a filtered energy usage rate. The filtered energy usage rate is defined by a weighted incremental energy consumption rate measured over a first distance and an average energy consumption rate learned over a second distance. The second distance exceeds the first distance.

Abstract: A cryptographic label is provided for enabling a mobile communications device to perform secure communications. The label comprises a flexible printed circuit having a first set of electrical contacts disposed on a top side of the circuit for interfacing to a mobile communications device, a second set of electrical contacts disposed on a bottom side of the circuit for interfacing to a communication card, and a hardware security module disposed in the circuit and coupled to the first and second sets of electrical contacts. The label is characterised in that it further includes a skirt attached to the flexible printed circuit, the skirt having an adhesive portion on at least a bottom side thereof which, in use, bonds to a communication card to attach the label to the communication card. The skirt is capable of having printed indicia provided on a top side thereof.

Abstract: Saliency-based apparatus and methods for visual prostheses are disclosed. A saliency-based component processes video data output by a digital signal processor before the video data are input to the retinal stimulator. In a saliency-based method, an intensity stream is extracted from an input image, feature maps based on the intensity stream are developed, plural most salient regions of the input image are detected and one of the regions is selected as a highest saliency region.

Abstract: A remote submerged chain conveyor system for separating particles from a coal ash/water slurry from one or more remotely located boiler units. A tank forms an ash holding section, a dewatering section, and an ash settling section. The ash holding section receiving the slurry with first and second opposite ends. The dewatering section dewaters the slurry. The settling zone is an elongated trough connected with the ash holding section at one end with a discharge drain trough at near an opposite end. The tank sections being oriented in a generally linear arrangement wherein a net flow of water from the ash/water slurry is in a direction from the settling zone toward the distal and. A drag chain moves along the ash settling conveying the particles settling from the slurry to the dewatering section.

Abstract: A pouched product configured for insertion into the mouth of a user of that product is provided herein. The pouched product can include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition adapted for oral use and having a surface area, wherein the outer water-permeable pouch can include a nonwoven web including a first plurality of continuous filament heat sealable binder fibers oriented substantially parallel to each other in a first direction, a second plurality of continuous filament heat sealable binder fibers oriented substantially parallel to each other in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are substantially perpendicular to each other, and wherein the first plurality of continuous filament heat sealable binder fibers and the second plurality if continuous filament heat sealable binder fibers are bonded with a heated lamination process.

Abstract: Example methods of manufacturing a glass mirror apparatus includes the step of providing a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. The method further includes the step of applying a reflective layer to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror. In further examples, a glass mirror apparatus comprises a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. A reflective layer applied to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein A and B together represent an optionally substituted, fused aromatic ring; X can be NRX or CRXRY; if X?NRX then n is 1 or 2 and if X?CRXRY then n is 1; RX is selected from the group consisting of H, optionally substituted C1-20 alkyl, C5-20 aryl, C3-20 heterocyclyl, amido, thioamido, ester, acyl, and sulfonyl groups; RY is selected from H, hydroxy, amino; or RX and RY may together form a spiro-C3-7 cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl group; RC1 and RC2 are both hydrogen, or when X is CRXRY, RC1, RC2, RX and RY, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, may form an optionally substituted fused aromatic ring; and R1 is selected from H and halo.

Abstract: A method for evaluating wellbore conduit condition includes using measurements of at least one of (i) inelastic gamma rays made during emission a burst of neutrons into the conduit from within the conduit at at least one spaced apart location from a position of the emission and (ii) epithermal neutrons or capture gamma rays therefrom detected at at least two spaced apart locations from the position of the emission within a selected time after the emission. The at least one of the measurements of inelastic gamma rays and epithermal neutron or capture gamma ray counts are characterized to estimate an amount of loss of iron in the conduit.

Abstract: An article for properly disposing of FOG so that it does not enter and clog a pipe of a kitchen sink drain. The article may comprise a top opening for receiving said FOG, said opening defined in one embodiment by a perimeter rim configured for placement along the bottom sink surface surrounding the drain, and a body below the perimeter rim and the top opening, the exterior of the body defined by a membrane having a shape for fitting stably within the drain. In one embodiment, the entire lower interior of the membrane body is filled with absorbent material for absorbing FOG. In one embodiment, the absorbent material may be separable from the article body, for disposal of the absorbent material without the body. In one embodiment, the body volume may be configured for receiving an amount of FOG generated by one session of home cooking.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for preserving code safety of application code that is received in a portable, instruction-set-neutral format. One aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving a portable code file that is implemented in an instruction-set-neutral and source code independent format; translating the portable code file into native object code for execution on a particular instruction set architecture; generating a native executable for the particular instruction set architecture using the native object code; and validation the native executable using a trusted validator prior to execution of the native executable.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems of accurately dispensing a viscous fluid onto a substrate. In an embodiment, a method includes using an electronic flow meter device to produce electrical flow meter output signals and performing a responsive control function in a closed loop manner by adjusting at least one dispensing parameter to correct for a difference between an output data set and a reference data set. In another embodiment, a system includes a control operatively coupled to a gas flow meter device and to a weigh scale allowing for a density of an amount of viscous material to be determined. In another embodiment, a method includes using a control coupled to both a gas flow meter device and a weigh scale and performing a responsive control function in a closed loop manner by adjusting at least one dispensing parameter using gas flow meter output signals and weigh scale output signals.

Abstract: A teaching apparatus for a robot which moves a work object so that the work object is aligned at a predetermined position and attitude, includes a display section that displays a screen for setting the predetermined position and attitude, an operation section that allows the screen to be operated, and a computation section that computes the predetermined position and attitude, in which the screen includes a first screen for operating the robot so as to move the work object into an imaging range of an imaging device, and a second screen for moving the work object so that the work object is aligned at a target position and attitude, and in which the computation section computes the predetermined position and attitude by using a captured image obtained by the imaging device imaging the work object, and the target position and attitude.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an enhanced surgical tool and display device for conducting surgical procedures which includes a wearable headgear including a frame for positioning an optical display into a field of view. A controller is attached to a portion of the frame and adapted to provide a computer generated image to an optical display. An optical display, including an active side for projecting a computer generated image, electrically communicates with the controller and is attached to the controller such that the active side is visible in a field of view.