Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: When a job does not exactly match the purpose of a printing profile but would benefit from some of the characteristics of a different printing profile, dynamically making the tradeoffs between the printing profiles is desirable. For example, a high-ink, large gamut profile might not be needed for a particular job, but an ink-saving profile would be excessively grainy. An intermediate profile would be recommended. Alternatively, the ink-saving profile can be adequate for everything except the skin tones in the print. Presented here are systems and methods to create a blended representation that could adopt the high-ink rules for a portion of the image, but ink-saving rules elsewhere. For example, the high-ink rules can be applied to the skin colors, but ink-saving rules can be applied in other parts of the image.

Abstract: When a job does not exactly match the purpose of a printing profile but would benefit from some of the characteristics of a different printing profile, dynamically making the tradeoffs between the printing profiles is desirable. For example, a high-ink, large gamut profile might not be needed for a particular job, but an ink-saving profile would be excessively grainy. An intermediate profile would be recommended. Alternatively, the ink-saving profile can be adequate for everything except the skin tones in the print. Presented here are systems and methods to create a blended representation that could adopt the high-ink rules for a portion of the image, but ink-saving rules elsewhere. For example, the high-ink rules can be applied to the skin colors, but ink-saving rules can be applied in other parts of the image.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: Producing a drag bit includes creating a mold corresponding to the surface of the bit and inserting a core in the mold corresponding to the plenum of the bit. A preliminary shaped bit is cast in the mold. Excess material is removed from the casting to produce a final shaped bit.

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for executing real-time processing of resource transfers using distributed ledger technology is provided. In particular, the system utilizes a private or semi-private blockchain to create a distributed ledger which comprises a record of all resource transfers between a number of entities. The real-time processing system addresses a number of computer technology-centric challenges associated with executing resource transfers. In particular, executing resource transfers on a real-time basis allows the nodes of the blockchain to more evenly distribute computing workload over time when compared to more traditional resource transfer systems that use batch processing to execute transfers.

Abstract: Large format print jobs are previsualized in context. A print job source image is received. At least one 3D environment is received, including one or more designated insertion sites to receive the print job source image. One or more images or videos are produced, visualizing the 3D environment with the print job source image integrated into one or more of the designated insertion sites.

Abstract: Producing a drag bit includes creating a mold corresponding to the surface of the bit and inserting a core in the mold corresponding to the plenum of the bit. A preliminary shaped bit is cast in the mold. Excess material is removed from the casting to produce a final shaped bit.

Abstract: Large format print jobs are previsualized in context. A print job source image is received. At least one 3D environment is received, including one or more designated insertion sites to receive the print job source image. One or more images or videos are produced, visualizing the 3D environment with the print job source image integrated into one or more of the designated insertion sites.

Abstract: Protective headgear for protecting the head of an athlete comprising a circumferential band, two subtending ear flaps integrally molded to the circumferential band, an upper portion; and a header pad affixed to the circumferential band. Alternatively the protective headgear for a soccer player can comprise a helmet defining ventilation holes and a header pad affixed to a frontal area of the helmet. The helmet comprises a circumferential band, two integral ear flaps; an upper portion; and a header pad is affixed to the circumferential band. The protective headgear can further comprise an internal skeletal to help disperse sudden high energy impacts.

Abstract: An oil filtering machine for filtering the hot cooking oil in the cooking vessel of a deep fryer unit when the deep fryer unit is in normal use. The machine includes an oil filtering unit, a motor driven pump and a liquid circulating system in which the pump is connected and which is connected with the deep fryer unit and the oil filter unit. The liquid circulating system includes a pair of suction lines extending from the pump to the deep fryer and oil filtering units and a pair of liquid return lines extending from the pump to the deep fryer and oil filtering units and valve means controlling the flow of oil through the suction lines to the pump and from the pump through the return lines.

Abstract: Microbial polysaccharides such as xanthan gum sometimes form cloudy suspensions rather than clear solutions when dispersed in water because of the presence of microbial cells therein. An aqueous polysaccharide solution (e.g., the fermentation broth) may be clarified by killing remaining microbial cells (e.g., by pasteurization) and conducting a second fermentation in the presence of an easily filterable microorganism capable of consuming said killed cells. The easily filterable microorganism is typically a fungus and preferably a mold such as the Trichoderma sp. molds. Following the second filtration, the cells of the easily filterable microorganism are preferably removed from the mixture, typically by filtration or centrifugation.

Abstract: Esters of amidoalkanesulfonic acids are prepared by bringing the acid into contact with sulfur trioxide and subsequently adding an organic hydroxy compound which may be an alcohol or phenol and is preferably an alcohol. The sulfur trioxide is ordinarily furnished by fuming sulfuric acid (oleum). In a preferred embodiment, the amidoalkanesulfonic acid is prepared in situ from a nitrile, an olefin and fuming sulfuric acid, and the fuming sulfuric acid used in the preparation of the acid also furnishes the sulfur trioxide for the ester formation. The esters derived from unsaturated amides are useful monomers, especially for copolymerization with acrylic compounds to produce polymers of improved dyeability.

Abstract: Sulfonic acids, particularly amido-substituted sulfonic acids and preferably acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acids, can be esterified by reaction with (A) an ester of phosphoric acid or (B) an adduct of an ester of a strong acid (preferably sulfuric acid) with an amide such as dimethylformamide. This method is especially useful for the preparation of lower alkyl esters, especially the methyl and ethyl esters. The esters are useful monomers, especially for copolymerization with acrylic compounds to produce polymers of improved dyeability.

Abstract: Sulfonic acids, particularly amido-substituted sulfonic acids and preferably acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acids, can be esterified by reaction with (A) an ester of phosphoric acid or (B) an adduct of an ester of a strong acid (preferably sulfuric acid) with an amide such as dimethylformamide. This method is especially useful for the preparation of lower alkyl esters, especially the methyl and ethyl esters. The esters are useful monomers, especially for copolymerization with acrylic compounds to produce polymers of improved dyeability.