Abstract: A memory management module operates to receive a query that identifies a set of data of a logical data structure. The logical data structure is stored with memory resources that are provided on multiple service-level tiers of a network environment, where the multiple service-level tiers may include at least a first tier of memory resources and a second tier of memory resources. From the query, a subset of data is determined that is stored with the second tier of memory resources. The memory management module responds to detecting the condition or event by causing transfer of the subset of data items from the second tier of memory resources to the first tier of memory resources.

Abstract: Various connectors are disclosed. The connectors include a sealing assembly for providing a seal around a cable extending through the connector. The sealing assembly can include a moveable shuttle, a sleeve, a stop component and a sealing boot. The sealing boot can be compressed between the sleeve and the shuttle as the shuttle moves towards the stop component. The sealing boot can be configured to change shape (e.g., buckle) around the cable in response to movement of the shuttle. The change in shape of the sealing boot can facilitate sealing around the cable. The connector can be configured to inhibit or prevent the sealing boot from being extruded of out of position in response to a pressure gradient between first and second ends of the connector.

Abstract: Various crimpless electrical connector assemblies are disclosed. The crimpless connector can include a crimpless contact configured to join two electrical conductors. A portion of the crimpless contact can be received in an outer housing that comprises a tapered lumen. The crimpless contact can be coupled to an activation unit, such as with a threaded connection. Rotation of the activation unit can cause the crimpless contact to translate within the outer housing and the tines to be compressed against the first conductor, thereby physically securing the first conductor in the crimpless connector.

Abstract: A method is provided for calibrating an inertial sensing unit of a device utilizing a vision sensing unit integral to the device. The method includes receiving inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit, receiving vision sensing input data from the vision unit, and determining when the received vision sensing input data represents a predetermined input state of the vision sensing unit. The method includes estimating an error value in the inertial sensing input data received from the inertial sensing unit based on the received vision sensing input data upon determination that the received vision sensing input data represents the predetermined vision sensing input state. The method further includes adjusting first subsequent received inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit based on the estimated error value, thereby calibrating the inertial sensing unit.

Abstract: A method is provided for calibrating an inertial sensing unit of a device utilizing a vision sensing unit integral to the device. The method includes receiving inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit, receiving vision sensing input data from the vision unit, and determining when the received vision sensing input data represents a predetermined input state of the vision sensing unit. The method includes estimating an error value in the inertial sensing input data received from the inertial sensing unit based on the received vision sensing input data upon determination that the received vision sensing input data represents the predetermined vision sensing input state. The method further includes adjusting first subsequent received inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit based on the estimated error value, thereby calibrating the inertial sensing unit.

Abstract: A method is provided for calibrating an inertial sensing unit of a device utilizing a vision sensing unit integral to the device. The method includes receiving inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit, receiving vision sensing input data from the vision unit, and determining when the received vision sensing input data represents a predetermined input state of the vision sensing unit. The method includes estimating an error value in the inertial sensing input data received from the inertial sensing unit based on the received vision sensing input data upon determination that the received vision sensing input data represents the predetermined vision sensing input state. The method further includes adjusting first subsequent received inertial sensing input data from the inertial sensing unit based on the estimated error value, thereby calibrating the inertial sensing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming filled rolls such as sushi and California rolls. The apparatus contains two rollers connected by a gearing mechanism to aid in creating rolls quickly. The rolls are formed on a continuous mat wrapped around the rollers. The driving roller may be mounted in an adjustable slot to allow the user to make different sized rolls.

Abstract: A connector for a pair of decking boards, having grooves or recesses in their side walls, laid end-to end, has at least one connector member with parallel side edges arranged for “wedging-type” engagement with the grooves or recesses across the joint between the adjacent ends of a pair of the decking boards. A bridging member extends substantially from the connector member, optionally interconnects a pair of the connector members, and is received in rebates in the adjacent ends of the pair of decking boards at the joint. The bridging member is relatively rigid in the vertical plane; but may be telescopic, or may flex, in the horizontal plane; when in use. The decking boards are laid on a support structure, with respective connector members overlapping the joint between the ends of a pair of the decking boards, so that the connector members of the connector at the joint engage the respective grooves or recesses of the adjacent overlapping decking boards, and the bridging member(s) engage in respective rebates.

Abstract: An apparatus (15) for forming filled rolls (13) comprising a housing (1). The housing comprises rolling rods. (3) and (4), parallel sides (16) and a bottom (17). The rollers are driven comprising a mechanism (6). The comprising mechanism (6) can be easily removed by removing comprising hardware (7) to enable the user to remove part of the mechanism (14) to enable the user to turn the rollers (3) and (4) without the mechanism (6) for delicate operations. The rollers (3) and (4) comprise a continuous mat (5) that is around the rollers(3) and (4). The continuous mat (5) holds filling (11). The housing (1) comprises a sizing slot (8) to adjust the position of the the rollers(3) and (4) closer and further apart to enable different width filled rolls (13). The comprised filling is inserted onto the continuous mat (5) between the rollers (3) and (4). The wrapper (12) is then inserted behind the driven roller (4).

Abstract: The invention disclosed is an apparatus and method for stabilizing an archery bow and reducing recoil during arrow draw and release. The apparatus comprises an adjustable arm clamp assembly; a rod; a support body for attaching the arm clamp assembly to the rod; and a mounting block for attaching the rod to an archery bow. The archery recoil stabilizer is lightweight, adjustable and relies on bracing the arm from the forearm position to restrict translational and rotational movement of the bow as well as minimize recoil impacts. It supports the arm by bracing the forearm relative to the bow, and reduces or eliminates bow hand torque, providing improved stabilization during both arrow draw and release. Additionally, this invention reduces the stress and recoil on the arm of the archer that can cause pain or injury, or can compromise the flight of the arrow and the accuracy of the shot.

Abstract: A chuck for a power tool having a rotatable drive shaft. The chuck includes a chuck body and an inner sleeve defining a cavity into which the chuck body is rotatably received. An outer sleeve is disposed concentrically around the inner sleeve, the outer sleeve being non-rotatably but axially slidably coupled to the inner sleeve. A cover plate may be provided non-rotatably coupled to the chuck body. A locking cup may be non-rotatably coupled to the power tool and disposed adjacent to the chuck. At least one locking element may be coupled to the cover plate. The locking element is biased to prevent rotational movement in at least one rotational direction between the cover plate and the locking cup, or between the cover plate and the outer sleeve.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for limiting a radio frequency (RF) signal are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a detector configured to generate a detection signal based on a power of a RF signal on a signal path. A bias circuit may bias a switch circuit to dynamically limit the RF signal based on the detection signal.

Abstract: Devices systems, and methods can characterize an optical surface of an object. A wavefront sensor system focuses light energy propagating from the object to form a pattern on a detector. The system maps the pattern to an array with a transform function such as a Fourier transform. The values of array correspond to characteristic locations and signals in a transform space, for example an intensity of spatial frequency signals in frequency space. The characteristic location and intensity of these signals in transform space are used to measure the optical surface. For example, a characteristic frequency of a spatial frequency intensity peak in Fourier transform space can be used to estimate the location of spots on the detector. Alternatively, the characteristics can be used to the measure sphere, cylinder and axis of a wavefront, wavefront elevation maps and point spread functions, often without locating positions of individual spots on the detector.

Abstract: A connector for a pair of decking boards, having grooves or recesses in their side walls, laid end-to end, has at least one connector member with parallel side edges arranged for “wedging-type” engagement with the grooves or recesses across the joint between the adjacent ends of a pair of the decking boards. A bridging member extends substantially from the connector member, optionally interconnects a pair of the connector members, and is received in rebates in the adjacent ends of the pair of decking boards at the joint. The bridging member is relatively rigid in the vertical plane; but may be telescopic, or may flex, in the horizontal plane; when in use. The decking boards are laid on a support structure, with respective connector members overlapping the joint between the ends of a pair of the decking boards, so that the connector members of the connector at the joint engage the respective grooves or recesses of the adjacent overlapping decking boards, and the bridging member(s) engage in respective rebates.

Abstract: Devices systems, and methods can characterize an optical surface of an object. A wavefront sensor system focuses light energy propagating from the object to form a pattern on a detector. The system maps the pattern to an array with a transform function such as a Fourier transform. The values of array correspond to characteristic locations and signals in a transform space, for example an intensity of spatial frequency signals in frequency space. The characteristic location and intensity of these signals in transform space are used to measure the optical surface. For example, a characteristic frequency of a spatial frequency intensity peak in Fourier transform space can be used to estimate the location of spots on the detector. Alternatively, the characteristics can be used to the measure sphere, cylinder and axis of a wavefront, wavefront elevation maps and point spread functions, often without locating positions of individual spots on the detector.

Abstract: Devices systems, and methods can characterize an optical surface of an object. A wavefront sensor system focuses light energy propagating from the object to form a pattern on a detector. The system maps the pattern to an array with a transform function such as a Fourier transform. The values of array correspond to characteristic locations and signals in a transform space, for example an intensity of spatial frequency signals in frequency space. The characteristic location and intensity of these signals in transform space are used to measure the optical surface. For example, a characteristic frequency of a spatial frequency intensity peak in Fourier transform space can be used to estimate the location of spots on the detector. Alternatively, the characteristics can be used to the measure sphere, cylinder and axis of a wavefront, wavefront elevation maps and point spread functions, often without locating positions of individual spots on the detector.

Abstract: A method of providing a sender of a package with: (i) a calculated delivery time if the package is sent through the USPS mail stream, and (ii) a calculated delivery cost savings by sending the package by USPS mail as compared to sending the package by private courier; calculating an expected delivery time if the package is sent by USPS mail based; providing the sender with the expected delivery time; determining a cost of sending the package by USPS mail; determining a cost of sending the package by private courier; calculating a cost savings by sending the package by USPS mail as compared to sending the package by private courier; and providing the sender with the calculated cost savings. Thus, a real-time analysis of various senders' true delivery experience empowers users to switch to a more economical model.

Abstract: In a computer, a first set of object classes are provided representing active entities in an information-handling process and a second set of object classes are provided representing data and rules in the information-handling process. At least one object class has rules associated with data. The above-mentioned objects are used in constructing a model of an information-handling process, and to provide an output that identifies at least one way in which the information-handling process could be improved. One aspect is a method for handling personally identifiable information. Another aspect is a system for executing the method of the present invention. A third aspect is as a set of instructions on a computer-usable medium, or resident in a computer system, for executing the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A machine is provided for cutting tiles and similar objects of various materials. The tile cutting machine includes a tub having at least one sidewall and a bottom for holding water. A holding mat is received within the tub that includes a number of nubs extending upwardly therefrom for supporting a tile to be cut using the tile cutting machine. A cutting head assembly movable relative to the tub includes a blade and a motor for powering the blade. The blade is positionable to a depth that allows full penetration through the tile and into contact with water received within the tub, thereby providing lubrication, cooling, and dust control while the tile is being cut.

Abstract: A tile cutting machine includes a tool support assembly having at least one rail with a rail bearing associated therewith for selective movement there along. The rail bearing includes a housing having a bore therethrough. A plurality of slots are located in the housing adjacent the bore. The slots receive an axle pin having a wheel thereon to provide a roller bearing. Portions of the wheels extend into the bore and ride along an outer surface of the rail when it is received in the bore.