Abstract: A lignocellulosic mixture comprising: (a) a binder composition comprising: (i) an isocyanate compound; (ii) a sulfonic acid compound; and optionally, (iii) a catalyst compound, (iv) an acidifying compound different from Component (ii), and (v) other additive compounds; and (b) one or more lignocellulosic particles wherein at least a portion of the lignocellulosic particles is partially coated with the binder composition wherein the ADHESIVE MEMORY LOSS of the binder composition is less than or equal to 50 and the METAL LOSS on a surface of a metallic article that comes into contact with the binder composition is greater than or equal to ?0.00009.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method comprising aggregating PFAS remediation evaluation data for a plurality of remediation options and for a plurality of predefined criteria; graphically displaying the user modifiable chart comprising the plurality of graphical representations of the aggregated PFAS remediation evaluation data, wherein: each graphical representation depicts data points visually plotted with weights, the plurality of graphical representations for the plurality of predefined criteria are visually ordered according to a rank of the plurality of predefined criteria, and the weights are based on the rank of the plurality of predefined criteria; detecting a first user input modifying the rank of at least one predefined criterion; in accordance with the first user input, automatically updating the weights of the data points; and displaying an updated user modifiable chart comprising the plurality of graphical representations of the aggregated PFAS remediation evaluation data.

Abstract: An HME device has a housing (10) containing an HME element (25). The device has a first gas-flow passage through the device via the HME element (25) and a second gas-flow passage that by-passes the HME element. Flow is switched between the first or second flow passage by a pivoted shutter (30) that can be displaced by a rotatable knob (32).

Abstract: The disclosure provides migration of control plane nodes across multiple architecture platforms. Embodiments include one or more processors configured to backup data of a source control plane node running on a first host, the first host having a first architecture platform, identify a second architecture platform of a second host, the second architecture platform being different than the first architecture platform, select a first control plane binary of a plurality of control plane binaries based on the first control plane binary being for the second architecture platform, wherein the plurality of control plane binaries are for a plurality of architecture platforms, deploy a target control plane node on the second host using the selected first control plane binary, copy the backed up data to the second host to configured the target control plane node, and run the target control plane node on the second host.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to methods, systems and computer-readable media for generating overlay graphics for a broadcast transmission or generating broadcast augmentation instructions. An example method comprises: receiving a broadcast transmission stream of an event from a camera, the broadcast transmission stream comprising a series of images; receiving a stream of event data corresponding to the series of images, the stream of event data comprising object information regarding an object in the series of images; defining an overlay element based on the stream of event data, the overlay element being associated with the object in the series of images; augmenting the broadcast transmission with the overlay element to generate an augmented broadcast transmission, the augmented broadcast transmission comprising the series of images overlayed with the overlay element.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to isolated monoclonal antibodies that binds to an epitope of the 10 kDa culture filtrate protein (CFP-10) or a peptide fragment thereof, and methods for using the same to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: An example system for bacteria, algae and/or bacteria detection is provided. The system includes a database configured to electronically store data. The data includes a detection model trained based on historical bacteria, algae and/or cyanobacteria identification and cell count data. The system includes a processing device in communication with the database. The processing device is configured to receive as input an electronic image of a water sample, electronically detect bacteria, algae and/or cyanobacteria in the electronic image, execute the detection model to identify an organism responsible for the detected bacteria, algae and/or cyanobacteria, and estimate a cell count of the responsible organism based on the electronic image.

Abstract: A method at a client device includes displaying media library information corresponding to a set of media items. The media items include one or more local media items, the one or more local media items including media items stored at the client device, and one or more remote media items, the one or more remote media items including media items stored at a remote system and not at the client device. The method also includes displaying, concurrently with displaying the media library information, affordances identifying the remote media items; detecting user interaction with an affordance identifying a respective remote media item; and in response to detecting the user interaction, initiating a process for downloading a copy of the respective remote media item to the client device for storage at the client device.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for disaster recovery of a containerized workload running on a first host cluster. The method generally includes prior to determining the containerized workload is unreachable at the first host cluster: obtaining a current state of the containerized workload indicating a number of instances of the containerized workload that are running on the first host cluster; storing one or more images associated with the containerized workload on a second host cluster; and configuring the containerized workload at the second host cluster using the obtained current state without launching the containerized workload at the second host cluster; determining the containerized workload is unreachable; and instantiating instances of the containerized workload in the second host cluster using the stored one or more images, a number of the instances being based on the number of instances of the containerized workload that were running on the first host cluster.

Abstract: When a third party wants to redeem a user's personally identifiable information (PII), the third party presents to the system a token representing the PII, which indicates a request for the PII. The system seeks consent from the user for sending the PII to the third party. If the user grants consent, then the system prepares the PII for the third party. In some embodiments, the third party can initiate a telephone call with a dispatch to receive the PII. In some embodiments, the third party can receive the PII directly from the system.

Abstract: A system allows a user to store his personally identifiable information (PII) on a personal device. When a third party wants to access the user's PII (e.g., to update the PII or to retrieve the PII), a notification will be presented to the user on the personal device seeking consent to the access. The notification may inform the user as to what information is being requested and which entity is requesting the access. The requested access will be denied unless the user consents to the access. In this manner, the user is given control over the dissemination of his PII. Additionally, the system alters or adjusts the PII that is stored in third-party servers so that even if these servers are breached, the user's actual PII is not exposed.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch having a first latch protrusion and a second latch protrusion, and a catch having a first catch protrusion and a second catch protrusion. The first catch protrusion engages the first latch protrusion in a first catch position. The second catch protrusion engages the second latch protrusion in a second catch position following release of the first catch position.

Abstract: A method for providing an artificial turf edge. In one embodiment, the method includes: determining a perimeter of an artificial turf area up to be covered by artificial turf; connecting together a plurality of raised border pieces so as to follow a contour of at least a portion of the perimeter of the artificial turf area; securing each of the plurality raised border pieces to an underlying surface along the perimeter of the artificial turf area; and placing an artificial turf material to cover at least an area within the perimeter of the artificial turf area.

Abstract: The creped multi-ply tissue products are durable, smooth and have low levels of Slough. In certain instances, the creped multi-ply tissue products are produced using a creping composition comprising a non-crosslinked latex polymer. The creped multi-ply tissue products may have a geometric mean tensile (GMT) from about 700 to about 1,500 g/3?, a basis weight from about 45 to about 60 gsm and a Slough less than about 2.00 mg, such as from about 0.10 to about 2.00 mg. The inventive tissue products also have good durability, such as a Durability Index from about 10.0 to about 20.0, smooth surfaces, such as a TS750 value from about 15.0 to 40.0 and low stiffness, such as a Stiffness Index less than about 10.0.

Abstract: Item images and item information for an item identified as being associated with a potential theft during a transaction at a transaction terminal are sent in real time to an alert controller of a management terminal. The item images and item information with transaction details are presented on a display for resolution by a clerk operating the management terminal. A timer is also set and a confidence score calculated representing a confidence level that the item is the subject of theft. When the timer expires and there is still no resolution provided by the clerk a decision is made as to whether to interrupt the transaction processing on the transaction terminal for assistance or whether to permit the transaction to complete on the transaction terminal based on the calculated confidence score.

Abstract: A method and system for generating stylized representations in virtual/augmented reality applications. The method includes retrieving a two-dimensional (2D) image of a subject and a depth field associated with the 2D image. The method also includes generating a three-dimensional (3D) mesh based on the 2D image and the depth field. The method also includes generating a stylized texture field based on an analysis of the 2D image of the subject. The method also includes generating a 3D stylized model of the subject by enveloping the 3D mesh with the stylized texture field.

Abstract: An apparatus applies traction to a big toe of a patient's foot at a desired adduction angle and a desired dorsiflexion angle, for use in treating a bunion. The apparatus includes: a shoe portion (e.g., a sole, and strap(s)); a toe attachment apparatus (e.g., a Chinese finger trap) having a cable extending therefrom; and an apparatus (e.g., a ratchet, an actuator, and the like) configured to apply tension to the cable with respect to the sole. A support bracket is configured to pivot with respect to the shoe portion to adjust the adduction angle of the cable with respect to an axial direction of the sole, and is further configured to extend upwardly to at an elevated position with respect to the sole. An adjustment member is mounted to slide relative to the support bracket, to adjust the dorsiflexion angle provided by the cable independent of the adduction angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 2-[2-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2- hydroxy-ethyl]sulfanyl-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5-phenyl-pyrimidin-4-one or a tautomer thereof or enantiomerically enriched forms thereof, to 2-[2-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2-hydroxy-ethyl]sulfanyl-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5-phenyl-pyrimidin-4-one or a tautomer thereof or enantiomerically enriched forms thereof, and to the use thereof as intermediate in the preparation of 2,3-dihydrothiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidinium compounds, specifically of 3-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-8-methyl-7-oxo-6-phenyl-2,3-dihydrothiazolo [3,2-a]pyrimidin-4-ium-5-olate and enantiomerically enriched forms thereof.