Abstract: Method for reducing ocean temperatures and enhancing alkalinity, the method cited here both reduces ocean acidification and helps lower ocean water temperature by reflecting the sun with a froth flotation of bubbles, a method when used in areas of coral reef improves the conditions necessary for coral reef growth, the method consists of first locating a dispersing source, such as a boat or other device able to position itself over a coral reef, or in any ocean section, second creating a froth flotation of bubbles with alkaline and other minerals attached, and then third dispersing the froth flotation consisting of bubbles with minerals attached, over the coral reefs, and then having the bubbles to reflect the sun rays to lower ocean temperature, the method also allows the alkaline minerals to disengage from the bubbles over time, reducing the acidification levels in the ocean and around coral reefs.

Abstract: Methods of characterizing an analyte using a detector such as a nanopore and an enzyme are provided. One aspect features methods for characterizing a double-stranded polynucleotide using a detector, e.g., without using a hairpin connecting a template and a complement of the double-stranded polynucleotide. Another aspect features methods for characterizing an analyte using a tag-modified nanopore with increased sensitivity and/or higher throughput. Compositions and systems including, e.g., adaptors for attachment to double-stranded polynucleotides and tag-modified nanopores, which can be used in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A jaw closure transmission system is presented comprising an input sub-system, output sub-system and a transmission sub-system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for evaluating interactions with a user interface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a set of mutation events specifying changes to the structure of a user interface that occurred during the user session, and generating user interface states specifying different structures of the user interface throughout the given user session. Based at least in part on the user interface states, playback data that present visual changes of the user interface corresponding to the set of mutation events that occurred during the user session are generated. Session activity data describing user interactions that occurred during the user session are also generated. At least a portion of the playback data and the session activity data are output to a requesting device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising a Bacillus composition comprising three or four direct fed microbial (DFMs) selected from Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, and an essential oil composition, and optionally may further comprise yucca and/or quillaja, such as Yucca schidigera and/or Quillaja saponaria. The essential oil composition may comprise oregano essential oil. Also disclosed are embodiments of a feed composition comprising the disclosed combination and/or composition and a feed. Also methods for administering the combination and/or composition to a non-ruminant animal, particularly an avian, are disclosed. The combination and/or composition may provide a beneficial effect to the animal upon administration, such as, but not limited to, weight gain, feed conversion, and/or reducing bacterial load.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for evaluating interactions with a user interface of an application are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes, for each of a plurality of different user sessions of a native application, accessing frame bundles that each include data representing content presented by a frame of a user interface of the native application at a given time. Each frame bundle includes at least a portion of a view tree of the native application used to generate the user interface at the given time and data specifying content presented by each view of the portion of the view tree. Based on the frame bundles, playback data are generated that present visual changes of the user interface corresponding to changes to the view trees.

Abstract: Embodiments of a composition comprising three or four Bacillus species selected from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus coagulans are disclosed. The composition may further comprise, or be used in combination with, feed and/or feed supplements, including feed supplements comprising yucca, quillaja, silica, mineral clay, glucan, mannans, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a method of administering the composition and/or combination to animals, such as poultry.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for evaluating interactions with a user interface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a set of mutation events specifying changes to the structure of a user interface that occurred during the user session, and generating user interface states specifying different structures of the user interface throughout the given user session. Based at least in part on the user interface states, playback data that present visual changes of the user interface corresponding to the set of mutation events that occurred during the user session are generated. Session activity data describing user interactions that occurred during the user session are also generated. At least a portion of the playback data and the session activity data are output to a requesting device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes: displaying, on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, an indicated value and an annulus having a base segment and a highlighted segment, wherein points along a circumference of the annulus are associated with values between a base amount and a maximum amount and wherein a size of the highlighted segment is based on the indicated value; receiving, via the touch-sensitive display, a first value-adjusting input comprising a tap operation; and in response to receiving the first value-adjusting input, adjusting at least one of the base amount or the maximum amount for causing a range of the annulus to be changed, wherein a proportion of the annulus represented by the highlighted segment corresponds to a proportion of the range represented by the indicated value.

Abstract: Embodiments of a composition comprising three or four Bacillus species selected from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus coagulans are disclosed. The composition may further comprise, or be used in combination with, feed and/or feed supplements, including feed supplements comprising Yucca, Quillaja, silica, mineral clay, glucan, mannans, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a method of administering the composition and/or combination to animals, such as poultry.

Abstract: A golf tee tether assembly for PURPOSE includes a cable has a length of no less than 19.0 inches. A pair of grommets is each attached to a respective end of the cable. Each of the grommets has an inside diameter of no more than 0.312 inches thereby facilitating each of the grommets to insertably receive a golf tee. A first one of the grommets is positionable at a drive location on a golf course to support a golf ball for driving the golf ball. A second one of the grommets is positionable at an anchor location that is displaced from the drive location. In this way the golf tee in the second grommet inhibits the golf tee in the first grommet from flying away when the golf ball is driven.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for receiving, displaying and adjusting user input through a wearable device. An indicated value and an annulus are displayed on a touch-sensitive display of the wearable device. The annulus has a base segment and a highlighted segment. The highlighted segment begins at an origin of the annulus and extends to a first position of the annulus. The size of the highlighted segment corresponds to the indicated value. A first value-adjusting input is received at the touch-sensitive display. The first value-adjusting input includes one or both of a drag operation and a tap operation. The indicated value and the size of the highlighted segment are adjusted in accordance with the first value-adjusting input, such that the proportion of the annulus represented by the highlighted segment corresponds to a proportion of a difference between a base amount and a maximum amount represented by the indicated value.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for clustering user interface event data for analysis and retrieval are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes a data store and computer(s) that interact with the data store and execute instructions that cause the computer(s) to receive, for a user interface event, event data specifying a structure of a user interface presented during the user session. The event is assigned to a respective cluster based on a comparison of the structure of the user interface specified by the event data to a user interface structure that represents the respective cluster. For each cluster, a user interface attribute indicative of a user interface state of user interfaces specified by the event data in the cluster is determined. User interface state groups are generated based on the user interface attribute for each cluster.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for evaluating interactions with a user interface of an application are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes, for each of a plurality of different user sessions of a native application, accessing frame bundles that each include data representing content presented by a frame of a user interface of the native application at a given time. Each frame bundle includes at least a portion of a view tree of the native application used to generate the user interface at the given time and data specifying content presented by each view of the portion of the view tree. Based on the frame bundles, playback data are generated that present visual changes of the user interface corresponding to changes to the view trees.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a combination composition comprising UBP and fermentation collected from Burkholderia sp. where the combination provides significantly improved insecticidal and/or plant growth promoting properties when applied to plants and/or seeds.

Abstract: A method for sample encapsulation. A first sampling swab is provided that includes an absorbent portion and a fluid control portion that extends from the absorbent portion. The absorbent portion is proximate a proximal end of the first sampling swab. The fluid control portion is proximate a distal end of the first sampling swab. A sample is collected with the absorbent portion. At least a portion of the sample is liquid. An encapsulation material is provided that includes a first web and a second web. The first sampling swab is positioned between the first web and the second web. The first web is urged into contact with the second web proximate the absorbent portion. The urging of the first web into contact with the second web proximate the absorbent portion causes liquid to move from the absorbent portion towards the fluid control portion.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: An ostomy output diversion device is used to cover and seal closely around a patient's stoma, to divert stoma effluent output through the device, through a drain tube and into a container or reservoir, temporarily eliminating the need of an adhesive-based ostomy pouching system. The ostomy output diversion device is placed over the person's stoma, with the base ring surrounding the peristomal skin, the adjustable inner tube is retracted until the base ring is centered over the stoma, the body support strap is then placed over the device to secure it to the patient's body, the inner tube with stoma-sized adapter is then extended over the stoma, the patient applies the desired pressure against the skin, then secures the stoma-sized adapter in place with the pressure adjustment lock. The device may also include an ostomy pouch mounting ring for attachment to an ostomy pouch, and a disposable receptacle.

Abstract: A kyphotic lift can comprise a support base, and a body support secured to the support base. The body support can be movable away from the support base and can be operable to support at least an upper body of the patient during use. The kyphotic lift can also comprise a lift mechanism operable to raise and lower the body support away from and back towards the support base to position and align a head of the patient with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) head coil.