Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for real-time, scalable, systematic, event-based, model-driven operational value optimization for resource sites, such as a data center. A system can receive a plethora of real-time information that impacts the optimization of operations at the resource site. The system can apply some or all of this real-time data to powerful decision-making logic which analyzes various factors gleaned from the real-time information in order to determine a dynamic value optimization for operating the resource site. Methods and systems also provide the ability to adaptively command operation of the resource site (e.g., full curtailment of power and/or compute load, partial curtailment of power and/or compute load, etc.) in a manner that dynamically and in real time optimizes operations. Furthermore, the methods and systems provide a solution that has modularly designed logic and a horizontally designed framework to efficiently support a plethora of applications, even at large-scale.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include receiving real-time inputs associated with events impacting at least one of a plurality of operating parameters of a resource site. The systems and methods may analyze changes in at least one of the plurality of operating parameters in real time based on the real-time inputs and based on a feedback loop, and may dynamically determine an optimization for the resource site, which may include analyzing the operating parameters to determine a dynamic value optimization for operating the resource site in real time. The systems and methods may include performing real-time control of power, compute load, or resource-site infrastructure in accordance with a profitability analysis to achieve and maintain a target operational state. Real-time controls may include continuously adjusting resource site controls to alter power usage and achieve and maintain the determined target operational state in real time to reach the determined dynamic value optimization.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include receiving real-time inputs associated with operational efficiency or profitability of a resource site. The systems and methods may analyze changes in the operational efficiency or profitability in real-time based on the inputs. Implementations may include dynamically determining an operational value optimization for the site, where the operational value optimization may include a profitability analysis based on power cost and revenue generated from compute operations. Moreover, implementations may include determining whether a notice to curtail site operations is received from an external party, and if so, curtailing operations of the resource site accordingly. Also, implementations may include prior to receiving such a notice from a third party, performing real-time controls of power consumption or compute load at the site based on the profitability analysis, where the real-time controls may include at least temporarily curtailing or modifying site power usage.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for real-time, scalable, systematic, event-based, model-driven operational value optimization for resource sites, such as a data center. A system can receive a plethora of real-time information that impacts the optimization of operations at the resource site. The system can apply some or all of this real-time data to powerful decision-making logic which analyzes various factors gleaned from the real-time information in order to determine a dynamic value optimization for operating the resource site. Methods and systems also provide the ability to adaptively command operation of the resource site (e.g., full curtailment of power and/or compute load, partial curtailment of power and/or compute load, etc.) in a manner that dynamically and in real time optimizes operations. Furthermore, the methods and systems provide a solution that has modularly designed logic and a horizontally designed framework to efficiently support a plethora of applications, even at large-scale.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include receiving real-time inputs associated with operational efficiency or profitability of a resource site. The systems and methods may analyze changes in the operational efficiency or profitability in real-time based on the inputs. Implementations may include dynamically determining an operational value optimization for the site, where the operational value optimization may include a profitability analysis based on power cost and revenue generated from compute operations. Moreover, implementations may include determining whether a notice to curtail site operations is received from an external party, and if so, curtailing operations of the resource site accordingly. Also, implementations may include prior to receiving such a notice from a third party, performing real-time controls of power consumption or compute load at the site based on the profitability analysis, where the real-time controls may include at least temporarily curtailing or modifying site power usage.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include receiving real-time inputs associated with events impacting at least one of a plurality of operating parameters of a resource site. The systems and methods may analyze changes in at least one of the plurality of operating parameters in real time based on the real-time inputs and based on a feedback loop, and may dynamically determine an optimization for the resource site, which may include analyzing the operating parameters to determine a dynamic value optimization for operating the resource site in real time. The systems and methods may include performing real-time control of power, compute load, or resource-site infrastructure in accordance with a profitability analysis to achieve and maintain a target operational state. Real-time controls may include continuously adjusting resource site controls to alter power usage and achieve and maintain the determined target operational state in real time to reach the determined dynamic value optimization.

Abstract: A container contains a tissue sample tray with tissue samples disposed thereon. The container fits in a radiograph machine and thereby allows the tissue samples to be radiographically imaged. The container also defines openings allowing fixation fluid to immerse the tissue samples in the container when the container is immersed in the fixation fluid. The container includes a base and a lid. The base includes a floor and sidewalls that cooperate to define a compartment, which is configured to receive a tissue sample tray. A plurality of bosses extend upwardly from the floor and are configured to maintain positioning of a tissue sample tray received in the compartment. The lid is configured to enable placement of a tissue sample tray in the compartment when the lid is open. The lid is configured to enclose a tissue sample tray in the compartment when the lid is closed.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A management system for virtual applications may deploy sets of virtual applications to many client devices, dynamically allocate virtual application servers to individual clients, manage updates to the virtual applications, and provide other high level management to deployments of virtual applications. A client device may include a virtual application management client that may communicate with a management server. The management client may add or remove virtual applications to the client device based on a policy received from the management server, and may query the management server to determine a currently available virtual application distribution server when a virtual application is requested. The management server may distribute and manage versions of applications across one or more virtual application distribution servers.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A management system for virtual applications may deploy sets of virtual applications to many client devices by defining and distributing policies. The polices may define which client devices and/or users may permitted to access a virtual application from a server and how the virtual application may be used. A client device may include a virtual application management client that may communicate with a management server to retrieve and implement the policies. The management client may add or remove virtual applications to the client device based on a policy received from the management server. In some embodiments, policies may also be distributed and implemented on a virtual application server.