Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and systems to measure respiratory viruses including, but not limited to, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A (Flu A), influenza B (Flu B), or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The methods to determine whether a sample from a subject contains an infections respiratory virus may include the steps of obtaining a sample from a subject; performing RT-PCR using primers specific for at least two distinct respiratory viruses; and determining the amount and/or presence of at least one of the at least two distinct respiratory viruses in the sample. In certain cases, the methods and systems comprise multiplex real-time RT-PCR.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a gateway application generates an outgoing Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) request based on an incoming HTTP request. In operation, the gateway application receives the incoming HTTP request and identifies an upstream service based on at least one of an HTTP method and a header included in the incoming HTTP request. Subsequently, the gateway application generates an outgoing HTTP request based on the upstream service and the incoming HTTP request. Finally, the gateway application issues the outgoing HTTP request. The outgoing HTTP request causes the upstream service to perform an action requested in the incoming HTTP request. Advantageously, the gateway application enables underlying upstream services to perform actions specified via incoming HTTP requests without directly exposing the upstream services to users.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for presenting a search interface with search query history based functionality is provided. A search query history store comprising search queries is accessed. The search query history store includes search queries executed in a search computing system. A search query comprises one or more commands. A plurality of search queries retrieved from the search query history store is displayed on the search interface using a placement style. A placement style, such as an indent style, provides a structure for separating and arranging commands of a plurality of search queries displayed. The search interface further provides for receiving a selection of at least a portion of a search query from the plurality of search queries to initiate actions or execute actions based on the selection. The search interface includes a search input interface, such as a search bar, where the selection of the portion of the search query is displayed based on a selected action.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for the detection of variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that cause COVID-19. For example, disclosed are methods for identifying and/or tracking variants of SARS-CoV-2 comprising: (a) identifying a sample from a subject as positive for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid and/or antibodies to SARS-CoV-2; (b) generating a sample-specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid from the sample; (c) performing nucleic acid sequencing on the sample-specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid; and(d) determining whether the nucleic acid sequence comprises a SARS-CoV-2 variant sequence. Also disclosed are systems for performing any portion of the disclosed methods and computer-program products tangibly embodied in a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, including instructions configured to perform any of the steps of the disclosed methods or run any portion of the disclosed systems.

Abstract: The ball socket assembly includes a housing which has at least one open end and an inner bore that extends along a central axis. The ball socket assembly further includes a ball stud that has a ball portion and a shank portion. The ball portion is disposed in the inner bore of the housing, and the shank portion extends out of the inner bore through the at least one open end. At least one bearing is disposed in the inner, and the at least one bearing has a bearing surface which is in direct contact with the ball portion of the ball stud. The at least one bearing is made of a monolithic piece of a spring-like material and has a single gap and is flexed to preload the at least one bearing against the ball portion.

Abstract: A data stream processing system can receive a stream of data and display a portion of the stream to a user. The displayed streaming data can change over time as additional data is received as part of the stream. The data stream processing system can extract one or more field values rom data in the stream and generate filters based on the extracted information. The generated filters can be displayed to a user, and in response to an interaction with a generated filter, the data stream processing system can apply the selected filter to data in the data stream.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a gateway application generates an outgoing Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) request based on an incoming HTTP request. In operation, the gateway application receives the incoming HTTP request and identifies an upstream service based on at least one of an HTTP method and a header included in the incoming HTTP request. Subsequently, the gateway application generates an outgoing HTTP request based on the upstream service and the incoming HTTP request. Finally, the gateway application issues the outgoing HTTP request. The outgoing HTTP request causes the upstream service to perform an action requested in the incoming HTTP request. Advantageously, the gateway application enables underlying upstream services to perform actions specified via incoming HTTP requests without directly exposing the upstream services to users.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for high-throughput testing of pathogens, and in some instances, testing for SARS-CoV-2. For example, disclosed is a method for intelligently selecting samples to perform a pooled testing for a pathogen including the steps of obtaining samples from multiple regions/populations, determining a prevalence of the pathogen in the samples from each region/population, determining an optimal selection plan to perform the pooled testing, selecting and combining samples based on the optimal selection plan, aliquoting the samples in the combined sample set based on the optimal selection plan, pooling and testing the samples in the combined sample set based on the optimal pooling design to determine a presence or absence of a detectable amount of the pathogen in each of the pooled samples, and determining whether at least one individual sample comprises the detectable amount of the pathogen.

Abstract: A temperature probe holder is provided. The device includes a magnetic fastener and a probe clip, whereby a connector secures the probe clip to the magnetic fastener. The magnetic fastener includes a notch and a slot. The probe clip includes a pair of resilient arms that extend upwardly and outwardly at opposite angles from a central base. Each resilient arm includes coaxially aligned apertures, such that a temperature probe can be inserted through a pair of coaxially aligned apertures. The temperature probe is secured to the probe clip due to an outward angle of the pair of resilient arms at rest. In operation, the magnetic fastener engages any ferromagnetic section of a cooking device. The device allows users to easily secure a temperature probe to various surfaces inside a cooking device. In some embodiments, the magnetic fastener is secured to an elongated ceramic bar.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and systems for detecting the presence or absence of a pathogen in a sample. The method may include the steps of obtaining a sample from the subject and treating the sample with heat to inactivate any pathogen present in the sample. The method may further include the step of treating the sample to concentrate any pathogen present in the sample. Also, the method may include isolate a pathogen-specific nucleic acid from the heat-inactivated sample and detecting the presence or absence of the isolated pathogen-specific nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, the methods and/or systems may be used to detect SARS-CoV-2. The method may employ real time RT-PCR to provide results in about 3 hours or less.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a gateway application generates an outgoing Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) request based on an incoming HTTP request. In operation, the gateway application receives the incoming HTTP request and identifies an upstream service based on at least one of an HTTP method and a header included in the incoming HTTP request. Subsequently, the gateway application generates an outgoing HTTP request based on the upstream service and the incoming HTTP request. Finally, the gateway application issues the outgoing HTTP request. The outgoing HTTP request causes the upstream service to perform an action requested in the incoming HTTP request. Advantageously, the gateway application enables underlying upstream services to perform actions specified via incoming HTTP requests without directly exposing the upstream services to users.

Abstract: The ball socket assembly includes a housing which has at least one open end and an inner bore that extends along a central axis. The ball socket assembly further includes a ball stud that has a ball portion and a shank portion. The ball portion is disposed in the inner bore of the housing, and the shank portion extends out of the inner bore through the at least one open end. At least one bearing is disposed in the inner, and the at least one bearing has a bearing surface which is in direct contact with the ball portion of the ball stud. The at least one bearing is made of a monolithic piece of a spring-like material and has a single gap and is flexed to preload the at least one bearing against the ball portion.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for presenting a search interface with search query history based functionality is provided. A search query history store comprising search queries is accessed. The search query history store includes search queries executed in a search computing system. A search query comprises one or more commands. A plurality of search queries retrieved from the search query history store is displayed on the search interface using a placement style. A placement style, such as an indent style, provides a structure for separating and arranging commands of a plurality of search queries displayed. The search interface further provides for receiving a selection of at least a portion of a search query from the plurality of search queries to initiate actions or execute actions based on the selection. The search interface includes a search input interface, such as a search bar, where the selection of the portion of the search query is displayed based on a selected action.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for presenting a search interface with search query history based functionality is provided. A search query history store comprising search queries is accessed. The search query history store includes search queries executed in a search computing system. A search query comprises one or more commands. A plurality of search queries retrieved from the search query history store is displayed on the search interface using a placement style. A placement style, such as an indent style, provides a structure for separating and arranging commands of a plurality of search queries displayed. The search interface further provides for receiving a selection of at least a portion of a search query from the plurality of search queries to initiate actions or execute actions based on the selection. The search interface includes a search input interface, such as a search bar, where the selection of the portion of the search query is displayed based on a selected action.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a gateway application generates an outgoing Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) request based on an incoming HTTP request. In operation, the gateway application receives the incoming HTTP request and identifies an upstream service based on at least one of an HTTP method and a header included in the incoming HTTP request. Subsequently, the gateway application generates an outgoing HTTP request based on the upstream service and the incoming HTTP request. Finally, the gateway application issues the outgoing HTTP request. The outgoing HTTP request causes the upstream service to perform an action requested in the incoming HTTP request. Advantageously, the gateway application enables underlying upstream services to perform actions specified via incoming HTTP requests without directly exposing the upstream services to users.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for presenting a search interface with search query history based functionality is provided. A search query history store comprising search queries is accessed. The search query history store includes search queries executed in a search computing system. A search query comprises one or more commands. A plurality of search queries retrieved from the search query history store is displayed on the search interface using a placement style. A placement style, such as an indent style, provides a structure for separating and arranging commands of a plurality of search queries displayed. The search interface further provides for receiving a selection of at least a portion of a search query from the plurality of search queries to initiate actions or execute actions based on the selection. The search interface includes a search input interface, such as a search bar, where the selection of the portion of the search query is displayed based on a selected action.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.