Abstract: A system and method of the disclosure relates to satellite tracking. The system may comprise a tracking receiver that includes a first analog-to-digital (A/D) converter coupled between a sum input and a digital signal processor (DSP), a second A/D converter coupled between a difference input and the DSP, and a calibration output coupled to the sum input and coupled to the difference input. The first A/D converter may convert an signal received at the sum input into a sum digital signal, and provide the sum digital signal to the DSP. The second A/D converter may convert an signal received at the difference input into a difference digital signal, and provide the difference digital signal to the DSP. The tracking receiver may generate an calibration signal and provide the calibration signal through the calibration output.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies including one or more leak prevention features, systems including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and one or more leak prevention features. The leak prevention features may include at least one of a shape of the fluid collection assembly that improves fit between the fluid collection assembly and a patient, at least one absorbent material at least partially disposed outside of the chamber, a base configured to have a patient disposed thereon, or one or more features that allows a length of the fluid collection assembly to change.

Abstract: A method of making an article comprising injecting an admixture of a cellulosic material and a thermoplastic polymer into a mold cavity with single point of injection, wherein the cellulosic material is present in quantities ranging from about 10 to about 70 percent by weight with respect to the total weight of the admixture, wherein the admixture has about a melt flow rate of about 1 to 30 g/10 min, (2.16 kg; 210° C.), and wherein the article has a length-to-diameter ratio of at least about 5:1.

Abstract: Grinders, analyzers, and related technologies are described herein. The grinders can hold foodstuff that is periodically ground. The analyzers can analyze the foodstuff to determine information about the state of the foodstuff. Algorithms can be used to determine how to process the foodstuff, how to use the foodstuff, and/or when to discard the foodstuff. The grinder can be a portable, rechargeable electric coffee grinder configured to monitor the freshness of the coffee beans. When coffee beans become stale, they can be discarded and the coffee grinder can be refilled with fresh coffee beans.

Abstract: The automatic pill dispenser is a timing device. The automatic pill dispenser is configured for use with one or more prescription vials. Each of the one or more prescription vials contains a pharmacologically active media. The pharmacologically active media is maintained as a tablet. The automatic pill dispenser comprises a cabinet, a turntable, a storage rack, a dispensing station, a dispensing drawer, and a control system. The control system manages and regulates the operation of the automatic pill dispenser. The turntable and the storage rack stores the one or more prescription vials. The dispensing station and the dispensing drawer count and dispenses one or more doses of pharmacologically active media that are required by a patient.

Abstract: A pair of tongs, comprises: first and second arms, each arm having a gripping end and a pivot end. A hinge pivotably joins the first and second arms at the pivot ends thereof. A spring is coupled to each of the first and second arms, the spring being biased to urge the first and second arms apart, from a first, closed position, to a second, open, position. A releasable lock locks the first and second arms in the closed position, the releasable lock being operable by a single hand of a user.

Abstract: Grinders, analyzers, and related technologies are described herein. The grinders can hold foodstuff that is periodically ground. The analyzers can analyze the foodstuff to determine information about the state of the foodstuff. Algorithms can be used to determine how to process the foodstuff, how to use the foodstuff, and/or when to discard the foodstuff. The grinder can be a portable, rechargeable electric coffee grinder configured to monitor the freshness of the coffee beans. When coffee beans become stale, they can be discarded and the coffee grinder can be refilled with fresh coffee beans.

Abstract: A manually propelled, wheeled rotary brush having a handle and two wheels. The brush may have a generally cylindrical configuration which contacts the environmental surface on which the wheels ride, and may rotate about a horizontal axis disposed perpendicularly to the direction of travel as the wheels turn. The brush may be geared to the wheels, and may rotate faster than the wheels. The wheeled rotary brush may have a frame in which the gears are journaled. The handle may be propped in an elevated position by stabilizing legs disposed to engage the environmental surface at a point spaced apart from the brush. The brush may have replaceable brush elements which may be inserted into slots formed in a cylindrical core of the brush.

Abstract: A manually propelled, wheeled rotary brush having a handle and two wheels. The brush may have a generally cylindrical configuration which contacts the environmental surface on which the wheels ride, and may rotate about a horizontal axis disposed perpendicularly to the direction of travel as the wheels turn. The brush may be geared to the wheels, and may rotate faster than the wheels. The wheeled rotary brush may have a frame in which the gears are journaled. The handle may be propped in an elevated position by stabilizing legs disposed to engage the environmental surface at a point spaced apart from the brush. The brush may have replaceable brush elements which may be inserted into slots formed in a cylindrical core of the brush.

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for the management of vertical sales and sales agent vertical product referrals. According to implementations, transaction data corresponding to the sale of a product to a customer is received. Vertical product information corresponding to the transaction data is retrieved. A correspondence is created that includes the vertical product information and a link that includes qualification data for authorizing a vertical product purchase and that links to an order form for the vertical product. The correspondence is transmitted to the customer. An indication of the link selection may be received. The customer qualifications may be verified and a vertical product order form sent to the customer. Indications of opening the correspondence, selecting the link, and completing the order form may be associated with the sales agent and stored in an entry of a database for use by a reporting application for searching and reporting.

Abstract: An improved display rack is disclosed for storing two-piece billiard cues in their separable upper shaft and lower butt sections. The display rack comprises a support frame assembly substantially rectangular in its assembled form and attached to the front side of a back panel that is intended to be vertically disposed and adapted for mounting on a wall surface. The support frame assembly includes a base ledge member for supporting the butt section of each cue in a standing position and an upper ledge member formed with slotted openings over the base ledge member to engage the collar end of each standing butt section, holding each butt section in substantially vertical position upon the base ledge member.

Abstract: Methods for making silicone-organic copolymers are disclosed involving the manipulation of polymerization chain terminators allowing for polymer molecular weight control.

Abstract: Methods for making silicone-organic copolymers are disclosed involving the manipulation of polymerization chain terminators allowing for polymer molecular weight control.

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract: Methods for making silicone-organic copolymers are disclosed involving the manipulation of polymerization chain terminators allowing for polymer molecular weight control.

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract: A method of making siloxane-based polyamides which includes at least one repeating unit represented by the formula wherein X is a linear or branched C1-C30 alkylene chain; Y is a linear or branched C1-C20 alkylene chain; DP is an integer having a value of 10-500; n is an integer having a value 1-500. The method involves heating an intimate reaction mixture containing an olefinic acid and an organic diamine at a temperature greater than 100° C. and forming an organic diamide; and thereafter reacting the organic diamide with a hydride-terminated polydimethylsiloxane in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst to form the siloxane-based polyamide.