Abstract: An intended signatory receives an electronic signature request that includes instructions for accessing both an unsigned document and server functionality that enables the intended signatory to electronically sign the document. To gain such access, the intended signatory must pass username and password authentication, which serves as a first authentication factor. After the intended signatory is authenticated, he/she can access the unsigned document. However, once the intended signatory is initially authenticated, it can be assumed that his/her work session is subject to being misappropriated by an unauthorized user. Thus, when a command to apply an electronic signature to the document is invoked, the would-be signatory must pass keystroke biometrics authentication, which serves as a second authentication factor.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel probiotic compositions that increase nitrate- and nitrite-reduction in animals such as ruminants. The present invention thus provides compositions and methods for reducing nitrate/nitrite toxicity in such animals, or prophylactically protecting such animals from the effects of toxicity, such as methemoglobinemia. A novel strain of an unspeciated bacterial strain related to Paenibacillus species with nitrate- and nitrite-reducing capabilities is described. In conjunction with nitrate-supplemented diets, the probiotics of the present invention can also be utilized to reduce methanogenesis in livestock. Furthermore, the probiotic compositions of the present invention can be used to reduce the number and kind of food-borne pathogens, such as Escherichia coli and Campylobacter jejuni.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for introducing a compressor bypass flow that is returned from location that is downstream of a pressure source of an internal combustion engine to an air filter housing that is located upstream of the pressure source.

Abstract: A therapeutic massage chair is reclinable between a horizontal and inclined position. The chair includes an upper back support member and a lower support member that is axially movable along a support frame and is also rotatable about an axis which is perpendicular to the plane of the upper back support member. Electric linear actuators are provided to both axially move and oscillate the lower body support member.

Abstract: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.

Abstract: A system and method hosts entity-specific photo-sharing websites for entity-specific image capture devices. The system and method provides software for the entity-specific image capture devices that causes the image capture devices to transmit entity ID information when the image capture devices transmit images over the Internet. The system and method further provide an online photosharing service capable of hosting the entity-specific photo-sharing websites for each of the entities, such that when the image capture devices connect to photo-sharing service, the photo-sharing service uses the entity ID received from the image capture devices to automatically associate the image with the photo-sharing websites of the identified entity.

Abstract: In response to a query including a proposed trademark and or more search parameters, a system receives search results, each including at least one ascertainable text-based property and a numeric score indicative of a measure of similarity between the search result and the proposed trademark. To generate an interactive graphical representation of the search results, the system (i) generates a reference indicator for the proposed trademark at a reference location in the interactive graphical representation, (ii) determines, for each of the search results, a first offset along a first axis and a second offset along a second axis relative to the reference location using the numeric score and the at least one ascertainable text-based property of a respective search result, and (iii) generates, for each of the search results, a search result indicator in the interactive graphical representation, in accordance with the determined first and second offsets.

Abstract: Methods, systems and programs for denoising a signal using discrete wavelet transformation are provided. For example, a method for denoising a signal may include determining a number of resolution levels to denoise, determining variable threshold(s) for each resolution level, applying the determined variable threshold(s) to denoise at least a detail component of each of the determined resolution levels. Each variable threshold includes a separately determined lower threshold and upper threshold. The method for denoising a signal may further include transforming, using an inverse discrete wavelet transformation, at least the denoised detail component for each of the determined resolution levels into a denoised signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising (a) a histone deacetylase inhibitor and (b) a CD38 inhibitor, including combined preparations and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; uses of such combination in the treatment or prevention of cancer; and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of such combination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising (a) a histone deacetylase 6 inhibitor and (b) a programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, including combined preparations and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; uses of such combination in the treatment or prevention of cancer; and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of such combination.

Abstract: A spark plug is disclosed that includes at least one bore extending through a shell of the spark plug in order to form a passageway between an annular volume around the spark plug insulator nose and a pre-chamber volume of a pre-chamber device, thus directing a purge of exhaust gases trapped in the annular volume to a space formed by the exterior of the spark plug body and the interior of the pre-chamber device.

Abstract: A one-piece structural frame for use with an enclosure, such as an enclosure that houses one or more electronic components is described. The one-piece structural frame includes cutouts that enable the frame to be deformed into a shape conforming to an enclosure to provide additional structural support for the enclosure. The techniques described herein provide a lighter, less expensive method for creating an enclosure frame and for ease in manufacturing the frame and an enclosure that includes the frames.

Abstract: An enclosure mountable to a handrail is described wherein the enclosure includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion that can be coupled. When coupled, a cavity is formed between the shell portions and may receive electronic components such as antennas, wireless network access points, etc. A transverse bore is formed in each of two ends of the enclosure such that the bore fits around a portion of a handrail when the shell portions are coupled. In addition to the transfer bore, a third bore opening is formed in a lower edge of the enclosure such that a first end of a substantially vertical support may be received into the third bore opening and a second end of the substantially vertical support may be connected to a stable surface disposed beneath the enclosure.

Abstract: A user interface is described that enables a user to select and visualize different configurations of building products, perform a visual comparison of different configurations, save views of visualizations of the configurations, and obtain building product literature of the materials in the configurations. In some embodiments, the user interface can identify contractors for a user and facilitate communication with the contractors.