Abstract: Methods and systems for providing visual dashboards for cloud-based products. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive a request for a visual dashboard. The electronic processor is also configured to execute a first application programming interface (API) call to a first API-based product to access a first configuration file associated with the first API-based product. The electronic processor is also configured to receive a first API response from the first API-based product. The electronic processor is also configured to generate and output, based on the first configuration file, the visual dashboard, the visual dashboard providing information associated with the first API-based product.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for structured command line input for application integration such that application programming interface (API) integration is simplified for end users. The embodiments described herein use OpenAPI specifications to map specification paths (or endpoints) to a command line interface (CLI) command structure automatically. Accordingly, the embodiments described herein enable an end user to run CLI commands within the end user's environment to accomplish application integration without the need for a technician to write configuration instructions for each type of user device. Additionally, the embodiments described herein enable efficient product integration at a larger scale as well as the ability to ad hoc add new solutions or applications based on, for example, a single line of CLI input.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing visual dashboards for cloud-based products. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive a request for a visual dashboard. The electronic processor is also configured to execute a first API call to a first API-based product to access a first configuration file associated with the first API-based product. The electronic processor is also configured to receive a first API response from the first API-based product. The electronic processor is also configured to generate and output, based on the first configuration file, the visual dashboard, the visual dashboard providing information associated with the first API-based product.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for structured command line input for application integration such that application programming interface (API) integration is simplified for end users. The embodiments described herein use OpenAPI specifications to map specification paths (or endpoints) to a command line interface (CLI) command structure automatically. Accordingly, the embodiments described herein enable an end user to run CLI commands within the end user's environment to accomplish application integration without the need for a technician to write configuration instructions for each type of user device. Additionally, the embodiments described herein enable efficient product integration at a larger scale as well as the ability to ad hoc add new solutions or applications based on, for example, a single line of CLI input.

Abstract: The invention is a method of coloring melt spun condensation polymers while avoiding hydrolytic degradation and maintaining the melt viscosity of the polymer. The method comprises adding a liquid dispersion of a colorant to the melt phase of a condensation polymer, and in-which the amount and type of the liquid in the dispersion will not substantially affect the melt viscosity of the condensation polymer; and thereafter spinning the colored melt phase condensation polymer into filament form. In another aspect the invention is a polyester filament comprising polyethylene terephthalate, a colorant, and a nonaqueous organic liquid that is soluble in melt phase polyester, and has a boiling point above 300° C., but that otherwise does not modify the polymer chain.

Abstract: An injector structure is disclosed for delivering liquid additives, and particularly colorants, into a polyester production system capable of being cleaned without removal from a production line. The device includes a valve body with an internal channel extending longitudinally therein, a hollow housing for receiving a reciprocating stem, and an insulating jacket for minimizing the affect that heat from a melt extruder may have on the liquid colorant as the liquid colorant flows through the injector. A fluid inlet in communication with the internal channel is provided for delivering fluid from an external source to the valve body. The reciprocating stem, in an open position, allows liquid colorant to flow from the fluid inlet through the internal channel and out of a discharge opening at one end of the valve body. In a closed position, the reciprocating stem blocks the internal channel thereby preventing delivery of the fluid from the fluid inlet to the discharge opening.

Abstract: The invention is a method of coloring melt spun condensation polymers while avoiding hydrolytic degradation and maintaining the melt viscosity of the polymer. The method includes adding a liquid dispersion of a colorant to the melt phase of a condensation polymer, and in which the amount and type of the liquid in the dispersion will not substantially affect the melt viscosity of the condensation polymer; and thereafter spinning the colored melt phase condensation polymer into filament form. In another aspect the invention is a polyester filament including polyethylene terephthalate, a colorant, and a nonaqueous organic liquid that is soluble in melt phase polyester, and has a boiling point above 300.degree. C., but that otherwise does not modify the polymer chain.