Abstract: A belt buckle configured to removably retain a folding knife in a substantially concealed manner is provided. The belt buckle includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are connected at their bottom end by a bottom wall. A groove is formed due to the strategic arrangement of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the bottom wall. The groove is dimensioned to receive and retain a blade of the folding knife. The groove includes magnet(s) to magnetically attract the blade of the folding knife. The belt buckle holds the folding knife in place securely and also assists in selectively deploying the blade of the folding knife in either an open or a closed position.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for identifying anomaly patterns for card transactions within a consumer banking environment that includes retrieving, card transaction data, filtering and storing the debit card transaction data as raw data, processing the raw data in real-time, by detecting card transaction declines within the raw data, identifying, in real-time via a machine learning model, anomaly patterns associated with the card transaction declines detected; and generating at least one graphical illustration associated with the anomaly patterns identified, to be accessible via a user interface.

Abstract: Described herein is a power management system that optimizes its operation based on devices that are being powered by the power management system. The power management system communicates with one or more devices through a network to obtain authentication information (e.g., digital certificates) from the device(s). The power management system uses the authentication information to determine an identity (e.g., manufacturer name, model number, firmware version, and/or manufacturing date) of each of the device(s). The power management system configures its operation based on the determined identities of the device(s).

Abstract: A device for igniting a sample arranged in a container for a flashpoint determination test and/or a combustion point determination test. The device has an electric igniter, which has an ignition tip having a partially or completely encapsulated electric wire; and a traversing device, which is configured for traversing the ignition tip of the electric igniter to a defined position within the container.

Abstract: A method of recovering filler material from a polymer material comprises (a) heating the polymer material to a first temperature; (b) heating the polymer material to a second temperature higher than the first temperature resulting in a pyrolyzed material; (c) elutriating the pyrolyzed material to obtain a separated mixture; and (d) filtering the separated mixture to obtain the filler material.

Abstract: Stirring device for stirring a sample in a container which is closable by a lid, for a flash point determination test and/or combustion point determination test, wherein the stirring device comprises a stirring unit which may extend at least partially through the lid for stirring the sample which is arranged in the container, a drive unit which is to be arranged at least partially outside of the lid, for driving, in particular rotationally driving, the stirring unit, a coupling unit for coupling the stirring unit with the drive unit, and an actuation unit which, in particular for adjusting the coupling unit, is actuatable such that selectively in a first actuation position, when pulling up the drive unit, the lid is detachable from the container commonly with the stirring device, or in a second actuation position, when pulling up the drive unit, the drive unit is detachable from the container, and the stirring unit and the lid remain at the container.

Abstract: A method of recovering filler material from a polymer material comprises (a) heating the polymer material to a first temperature; (b) heating the polymer material to a second temperature higher than the first temperature resulting in a pyrolyzed material; (c) elutriating the pyrolyzed material to obtain a separated mixture; and (d) filtering the separated mixture to obtain the filler material.

Abstract: A device for igniting a sample arranged in a container for a flashpoint determination test and/or a combustion point determination test is disclosed. The device has an electric igniter, which has an ignition tip having a partially or completely encapsulated electric wire; and a traversing device, which is configured for traversing the ignition tip of the electric igniter to a defined position within the container.

Abstract: A multi-driver, multi-law enforcement officer tracking, mapping, matching, and communication system for traffic stops uses encrypted volunteered driver information.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for automatically managing media campaigns. This system can receive media campaign parameters from a user, identify and recruit media content creators to create media for the user's media campaign, and manage and track performance of the created media.

Abstract: Insulated bags having at least three unitary layers of durable material are provided. In one embodiment, a first set of unitary layers of durable material forms a front wall, a bottom wall, and a rear wall. Two additional sets of unitary layers of durable material form side-walls. Edges of the two additional sets are joined to side and bottom edges of the first set by adding webbing and stitching together the joined edges and webbing. Disposed within the two inner most layers of the first set and the two additional sets is at least one layer of insulation. The first set and the second set are sealed at their top edge to secure the insulation. Horizontal webbing is attached to the bag via stitching through the horizontal webbing, each of the layers of the first set and the second set, and the at least one layer of insulation. Vertical straps are integrated into the bag between the horizontal webbing and the outer most layer of durable material of the first set. On the top of the bag is a mini-flap.

Abstract: An EGR valve includes a flap is attached to a shaft and is rotatable to control exhaust gas flow through passage. The flap includes sealing ring for sealing against valve seat. A stepped diameter or collar on the shaft is disposed between first and second bearings to fix an axial position of the flap within the passage and relative to the valve seat. The collar fixes the axial position of the shaft to reduce axial movement of the flap and sealing ring relative to the valve seat.

Abstract: A canister assembly (30) is provided for canister purge system of a vehicle. The assembly includes a canister (32) constructed and arranged to adsorb hydrocarbon vapor. A vapor blocking valve (34) is integral with the canister and is in fluid communication therewith. The vapor blocking valve has a port (42) constructed and arranged to fluidly communicate with a fuel tank of the vehicle. The vapor blocking valve is constructed and arranged to permit communication between the fuel tank and canister and, under certain conditions, to isolate the fuel tank from the canister. Since the vapor blocking valve is integral with the canister, additional hoses and mounting brackets are not required.

Abstract: The present invention provides quantum cascade lasers and amplifier that operate in a frequency range of about 1 Terahertz to about 10 Terahertz. In one aspect, a quantum cascade laser of the invention includes a semiconductor heterostructure that provides a plurality of lasing modules connected in series. Each lasing module includes a plurality of quantum well structure that collectively generate at least an upper lasing state, a lower lasing state, and a relaxation state such that the upper and the lower lasing states are separated by an energy corresponding to an optical frequency in a range of about 1 to about 10 Terahertz. The lower lasing state is selectively depopulated via resonant LO-phonon scattering of electrons into the relaxation state.

Abstract: A handle and light assembly for use on a barbecue grill. The assembly is inclusive of handle and at least one source of illumination for illuminating a cooking surface inside a hollow cooking chamber of the barbecue grill. The handle may function both as a means for opening a lid to access the cooking surface and also as a compartment for retaining the energy used to power the source of illumination. The lid includes at least one channel for the appropriate wiring to extend from the energy compartment to the illumination source. Accordingly, the handle may be located on the outside of the grill lid, and the source of illumination may be located inside the hollow cooking chamber.

Abstract: A barbecue grill is disclosed, including a firebox, a cooking surface disposed within the firebox, at least one burner element disposed within the firebox beneath the cooking surface, and at least one burner shield disposed between the burner element and the cooking surface. The firebox has a vertical depth A, the vertical distance between the cooking surface and the vertical shield is B, and the vertical distance between the burner shield and the burner elements is C. The value of B is between 0.6×C and 1.67×C, and the ratio A/(B+C) is between 0.40 and 0.60.

Abstract: The present invention provides quantum cascade lasers and amplifier that operate in a frequency range of about 1 Terahertz to about 10 Terahertz. In one aspect, a quantum cascade laser of the invention includes a semiconductor heterostructure that provides a plurality of lasing modules connected in series. Each lasing module includes a plurality of quantum well structure that collectively generate at least an upper lasing state, a lower lasing state, and a relaxation state such that the upper and the lower lasing states are separated by an energy corresponding to an optical frequency in a range of about 1 to about 10 Terahertz. The lower lasing state is selectively depopulated via resonant LO-phonon scattering of electrons into the relaxation state.