Abstract: A system is provided that can provide a virtual assistant that can receive inputs from a user and can provide responses to the user. The system can perform natural language processing on the inputs to process the inputs into inputs that are comprehendible by the virtual assistant. Additionally, the system can determine the live agent that can be best suited to assist the user based on the processed inputs. The system can connect the user and the live agent. The virtual assistant can facilitate the connection by providing information to the user and to the live agent.

Abstract: A system is provided that can provide a virtual assistant that can receive inputs from a user and can provide responses to the user. The system can perform natural language processing on the inputs to process the inputs into inputs that are comprehendible by the virtual assistant. The system can predict, based on the inputs, at least one objective of the user. The at least one objective can include a first objective for communication with a live agent and the at least one objective can include a second objective for a purpose for the communication with the live agent. Additionally, the system can determine the live agent that can be best suited to assist the user based on the second objective. The system can connect the user and the live agent. The virtual assistant can facilitate the connection by providing information to the user and to the live agent.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided having a heat sink having a first end mounted to a lamp housing and having a free distal end extending into a light chamber adjacent a central optical axis of the lamp. A light emitting diode (LED) is mounted adjacent the distal end of the heat sink to have a central light emitting axis opposite the optical axis of the lamp. A parabolic reflector is positioned rearward of the heat sink, a parabolic reflective surface extending at an upper and lower solid angle relative to the LED, wherein the upper and lower combined solid angle is greater than a half-paraboloid.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with an upper light source and a lower light source spaced apart from the upper light source in a height direction. A reflector has a central optical axis extending a forward direction and oriented between the upper and lower light source. The reflector has first and second arrays of reflective surfaces. The first array of first reflective surfaces reflects light emitted from the upper light source in a first light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. The second array of second reflective surfaces reflecting light emitted from the lower light source in a second light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. At least one of the first reflective surfaces is oriented between two second reflective surfaces in the height direction.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with an upper light source and a lower light source spaced apart from the upper light source in a height direction. A reflector has a central optical axis extending a forward direction and oriented between the upper and lower light source. The reflector has first and second arrays of reflective surfaces. The first array of first reflective surfaces reflects light emitted from the upper light source in a first light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. The second array of second reflective surfaces reflecting light emitted from the lower light source in a second light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. At least one of the first reflective surfaces is oriented between two second reflective surfaces in the height direction.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided having a heat sink having a first end mounted to a lamp housing and having a free distal end extending into a light chamber adjacent a central optical axis of the lamp. A light emitting diode (LED) is mounted adjacent the distal end of the heat sink to have a central light emitting axis opposite the optical axis of the lamp. A parabolic reflector is positioned rearward of the heat sink, a parabolic reflective surface extending at an upper and lower solid angle relative to the LED, wherein the upper and lower combined solid angle is greater than a half-paraboloid.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with an upper light source and a lower light source spaced apart from the upper light source in a height direction. A reflector has a central optical axis extending a forward direction and oriented between the upper and lower light source. The reflector has first and second arrays of reflective surfaces. The first array of first reflective surfaces reflects light emitted from the upper light source in a first light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. The second array of second reflective surfaces reflecting light emitted from the lower light source in a second light pattern in the direction of the central optical axis. At least one of the first reflective surfaces is oriented between two second reflective surfaces in the height direction.

Abstract: A cantilevered screwless hanger. The cantilevered screwless hanger includes an elongated member having a support assembly disposed on a first end thereof. In some embodiments, the elongated member includes a hanging device on a second end thereof. The support assembly includes a lower U-shaped member, a connecting member extending upwardly therefrom, and an upper U-shaped member connected to the connecting member. The lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite the upper U-shaped member, such that a first opening defined by the lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite a second opening defined by the upper U-shaped member. The support assembly is adapted to removably secure the cantilevered screwless hanger to an elongated structure comprising a square cross-section without the use of additional fasteners, such that the support structure is not damaged during installation of the cantilevered screwless hanger.

Abstract: A cantilevered screwless hanger. The cantilevered screwless hanger includes an elongated member having a support assembly disposed on a first end thereof. In some embodiments, the elongated member includes a hanging device on a second end thereof. The support assembly includes a lower U-shaped member, a connecting member extending upwardly therefrom, and an upper U-shaped member connected to the connecting member. The lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite the upper U-shaped member, such that a first opening defined by the lower U-shaped member is oriented opposite a second opening defined by the upper U-shaped member. The support assembly is adapted to removably secure the cantilevered screwless hanger to an elongated structure comprising a square cross-section without the use of additional fasteners, such that the support structure is not damaged during installation of the cantilevered screwless hanger.

Abstract: A method for forming a self-aligned overlay mark is disclosed. First, a first region, a second region and a main feature which is disposed between the first region and the second region all disposed on the substrate are provided. The first region defines a first edge and the second region defines a second edge. Second, a cut mask layer is formed to respectively cover the first region and the second region to expose the main feature. Next, the cut mask layer is determined if it is self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge, and creates a self-aligned overlay mark. Later, a main feature etching step is carried out to transfer the main feature into the substrate when the cut mask layer is determined to be self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge.

Abstract: A method for forming a self-aligned overlay mark is disclosed. First, a first region, a second region and a main feature which is disposed between the first region and the second region all disposed on the substrate are provided. The first region defines a first edge and the second region defines a second edge. Second, a cut mask layer is formed to respectively cover the first region and the second region to expose the main feature. Next, the cut mask layer is determined if it is self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge, and creates a self-aligned overlay mark. Later, a main feature etching step is carried out to transfer the main feature into the substrate when the cut mask layer is determined to be self-aligned with the second edge or the first edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing the number and/or the viability of microbial populations on surfaces exposed to animal feces, such as animal litter and animal containment areas.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for reducing a microbial population on a surface are provided. The microbial populations which can be treated using the methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention include prokaryotic, viral, and protozoan populations. The methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention have a number of uses in the fields of food production and medicine.

Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing the number and/or the viability of microbial populations on surfaces exposed to animal feces, such as animal litter and animal containment areas.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for reducing a microbial population on a surface are provided. The microbial populations which can be treated using the methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention include prokaryotic, viral, and protozoan populations. The methods, compositions, and kits of the present invention have a number of uses in the fields of food production and medicine.

Abstract: An electric arc furnace includes a substantially cylindrically configured melting vessel having an upper shell defining a top opening. A water-cooled roof assembly is supported by the upper shell and positioned over the top opening and can be removed from the top opening for permitting the charging of scrap into the melting vessel. The water-cooled roof assembly includes an annular configured, water-cooled outer roof panel defining a central opening. An annular configured, water-cooled inner roof panel is positioned within the central opening of the outer roof panel and is removably mounted on the outer roof panel. The inner roof panel includes a central opening that removably mounts a central refractory. At least one electrode is mounted in the central refractory and extends into the melting vessel.