Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for adding bitter flavor to beer and other beverages. The present invention concerns the use of compositions comprising compounds that are present in hop extracts or in beer and result from natural processes that occur during processing or storage (aging) of hops or beer. The present invention further concerns the use of suitable amounts of a composition comprising humulinones for adding bitter flavor to beer and other beverages.

Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising first and second spaced elongate side rails. A moveable carriage translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage sized to support the entire posterior trunk of an adult human in supine. A plurality of elastic tension members secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and fixable to a plurality of spring anchors. An upright footbar positioned at a machine first end. A pair of carriage pulleys fixed at a second end of the exercise apparatus with carriage ropes adjustably fixed to the moveable carriage each looped around respective carriage pulleys. A rotational resistance mechanism comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprising a resistor comprising a load member. A user option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and rotational resistance mechanism during exercise.

Abstract: Provided is a well system, and a related method. The well system, in one aspect, includes a wellbore extending through a subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone, as well as production tubing located in the wellbore, the production tubing including a first inflow control valve configured to regulate a first inflow of hydrocarbons from the subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone into the production tubing. The well system, in accordance with this aspect, further includes a flange coupled to the production tubing and having a fitting positioned proximate a downhole end thereof, and a fiber optic cable installed within the wellbore, an end connector of the fiber optic cable coupled end to end with the fitting of the flange to fix the fiber optic cable relative to the first inflow control valve.

Abstract: Provided is a well system, and a related method. The well system, in one aspect, includes a wellbore extending through first and second subterranean hydrocarbon producing zones, as well as a feedthrough packer located in the wellbore, the feedthrough packer configured to help separate a first inflow of hydrocarbons from the first subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone through a first inflow control valve into production tubing from a second inflow of hydrocarbons from the second subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone through a second inflow control valve into the production tubing. The well system, in accordance with this aspect, may further include a fiber optic cable installed across the feedthrough packer, the fiber optic cable configured to collect inflow data from the first subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone or the second subterranean hydrocarbon producing zone.

Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of coordinating a plurality of radio access networks (RANs) includes aggregating, with a gateway, communications interfaces between a plurality of RANs and a packet core network through the gateway. A plurality of radio nodes (RNs) in each of the RANs is communicatively coupled to the gateway and to user equipment (UE) devices associated with the RNs in each of the RANs. The gateway also controls and coordinates mobility of the UE devices within and among the RANs. In addition, the gateway acts as a virtual enhanced NodeB (eNB) to the packet core network, thereby hiding the aggregated communications interfaces from the packet core network.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes identifying a group of multiple content-presentation devices that are tuned to the same channel and that are each scheduled to perform, at a modification start-time, a respective content-modification operation that comprises modifying a modifiable content-segment in connection with an upcoming content-modification opportunity on the channel. The method also includes determining that, after the modification start-time, at least a subgroup of the group of content-presentation devices have detected a mismatch between reference fingerprint data representing the modifiable content-segment and query fingerprint data representing content received by at least the subgroup of content-presentation devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a beer bittering agent via enzyme catalyzed bioconversion of hop-derived isoalpha acids to dihydro-(rho)-isoalpha acids.

Abstract: A socket connector includes an array of socket contacts arranged in rows and columns. The socket contacts have upper mating interfaces for mating with a first electronic package and lower mating interfaces for mating with a second electronic package. The socket contacts are configured to electrically connect the first and second electronic packages. Each socket contact includes an upper cap, a lower cap, and a spring beam helically coiled between the upper cap and the lower cap. The spring beam is compressible. The upper cap, the lower cap and the spring beam are additive manufactured such that the upper cap, the lower cap and the spring beam form a unitary, three-dimensional conductive structure to electrically connect the first and second electronic packages.

Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling a temperature in a thermal package in a lane of commerce using forecast weather data or estimating the actual temperature history in a thermal package using actual weather data. Lane temperature is recognized and used as an intermediate calculated variable derived from weather data. Machine learning techniques estimate the lane temperature to determine a model. Product temperature in thermal packaging is estimated by simultaneously solving a set of heat transfer equations. The above is used to with forecast weather data to calculate a lane temperature and then calculate an expected product temperature based on the time and date of shipment. This product temperature curve is then analyzed with a set of decision rules to improve decision making on when to make a shipment and the best packaging to use.

Abstract: A power connector assembly transferring power between a supply connector assembly and a tap connector assembly includes a front interface module mated with the supply connector assembly and a rear interface module mounted to a host circuit board. The power connector assembly includes a power tap module between the front interface module and the rear interface module having power tap contacts each electrically connected to corresponding front and rear power contacts. Each power tap contact includes a tap interface exterior of the front housing and exterior of the rear housing configured to be terminated to the tap connector assembly. The power tap contact electrically connecting the front power contact and the tap connector assembly to transfer power from the supply connector assembly to the tap connector assembly.

Abstract: An electronic assembly is provided and includes a host circuit board having an upper surface and board contacts on the upper surface. The upper surface has a mounting area. The electronic assembly includes a socket connector mounted to the host circuit board at the mounting area. The socket connector includes a socket housing holding a plurality of socket contacts. Each socket contact has an upper contact portion and a lower contact portion. The lower contact portion is electrically connected to the corresponding board contact of the host circuit board. The socket contact is compressible between the upper contact portion and the lower contact portion. The socket housing includes coolant channels configured to receive coolant. The electronic assembly includes an electronic package coupled to the socket connector. The electronic package has a lower surface and package contacts on the lower surface. The package contacts are electrically connected to the upper contact portions of the socket contacts.

Abstract: An electronic assembly includes an interposer assembly and a cable connector module coupled to the interposer assembly. The interposer assembly includes an array of compressible interposer contacts each having upper and lower mating interfaces defining separable mating interfaces. The cable connector module includes a cable connector having a module substrate including module contacts at a bottom of the module substrate coupled to the upper mating interfaces of the corresponding interposer contacts. The cable connector module includes a backshell including a backshell cavity that receives the cable connector. The backshell includes a compression member engaging the cable connector and pressing the cable connector in the direction of the interposer assembly to compress the interposer contacts.

Abstract: Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a fluoride ion source. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a high average fluoride ion uptake. Oral care compositions with one or more web forming materials, a calcium ion source, and a fluoride ion source with a high average fluoride uptake.