Abstract: A mobile device mounting system includes a device case and a mount. The device case includes: an insert including a rectangular bore and defining a set of undercut sections about the rectangular bore; and a first set of magnetic elements arranged in a first pattern about the rectangular bore. The mount includes: a body; a polygonal boss extending from the body and configured to insert into the rectangular bore; a set of locking jaws arranged on the polygonal boss configured to transiently mate with the set of undercut sections to constrain the polygonal boss within the rectangular bore; and a second set of magnetic elements arranged in a second pattern about the polygonal boss and configured to transiently couple to the first set of magnetic elements to transiently retain the mount against the device case and to drive the set of locking jaws toward the set of undercut sections.

Abstract: An aqueous treating medium may include water; an acid selected from the group consisting of: HCl, HBr, HNO3, H2SO4, H2SO3, H3PO4, H3PO2, HOAc, citric acid, tartaric acid, ascorbic acid, EDTA, methanesulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, and combinations thereof, wherein a concentration of the acid in the aqueous treating medium is from 0.5 M to 1.5 M; a salt, wherein a concentration of the salt in the aqueous treating medium is from greater than 0 M to 2 M; a fluoride-containing compound selected from the group consisting of: HF, NaF, NH4HF2, and combinations thereof, wherein a concentration of the fluoride-containing compound in the aqueous treating medium is from 0.026 M to 0.26 M; and silica, wherein the aqueous treating medium is saturated with silica.

Abstract: A knitted component with the function to expand its surface area in all directions due to the utility of the thread. The thread is comprised of an axial braided sleeve around a tensile plastic core thread.

Abstract: A force-attenuating system that is interposed between an exterior surface and an interior surface, either or both of which may be subjected to percussive forces. The system has a ceiling that is positioned proximate the exterior surface and one or more inverted hat-shaped force-attenuating units with sidewalls extending inwardly convergingly away from the ceiling. Some of the units have a floor that is positioned proximate the interior surface. Optionally the force-attenuating units may be configured as clover-leaf structures with a central region and hemi-pear-shaped lobes extending therefrom. Within the lobes is a floor that is positioned proximate the interior surface. The force-attenuating system may be deployed in an automotive or non-automotive environment.

Abstract: A force-attenuating system that is interposed between an exterior surface and an interior surface, either or both of which may be subjected to percussive forces. The system has a ceiling that is positioned proximate the exterior surface and one or more inverted hat-shaped force-attenuating units with sidewalls extending inwardly convergingly away from the ceiling. Some of the units have a floor that is positioned proximate the interior surface. Optionally the force-attenuating units may be configured as clover-leaf structures with a central region and hemi-pear-shaped lobes extending therefrom. Within the lobes is a floor that is positioned proximate the interior surface. The force-attenuating system may be deployed in an automotive or non-automotive environment.

Abstract: Techniques for delivering a video message from a purchaser of an order to a recipient of the order are described. An order for one or more items is received, the order specifying a recipient and having an association with a purchaser. The order further specifies to deliver a video message from the purchaser to the recipient. Embodiments receive a video message from the purchaser. The order for the one or more items is fulfilled. Embodiments transmit at least an indication of the video message to the recipient.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium, computer-implemented method, and apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, financial data is extracted from a financial manager, and the financial data is mapped to compliance data from a compliance manager. One or more controls of one or more accounts from compliance data is selected to be in scope, and an assessment plan is created for the selected one or more controls within scope.

Abstract: Techniques for delivering a video message from a purchaser of an order to a recipient of the order are described. An order for one or more items is received, the order specifying a recipient and having an association with a purchaser. The order further specifies to deliver a video message from the purchaser to the recipient. Embodiments receive a video message from the purchaser. The order for the one or more items is fulfilled. Embodiments transmit at least an indication of the video message to the recipient.

Abstract: One or more computers retrieve records of transactions to be analyzed together. Each record identifies a date of a transaction, an amount of the transaction, a person associated with the transaction, and a category into which the transaction is classified. The one or more computers automatically prepare in computer memory, a set of tuples (also called “vectors”) corresponding to a set of persons identified in the retrieved records. Each tuple corresponds to one person, and each tuple includes at least one number representing a count within each category, of transactions classified therein, e.g. total number of cash transactions in category X. Then, the one or more computers automatically identify a subset of outliers, e.g. by grouping the tuples into clusters using k-means clustering, followed by marking in memory an indication of inappropriateness of any transaction that had been included in the count of a tuple now identified to be outlier.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium, computer-implemented method, and apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, financial data is extracted from a financial manager, and the financial data is mapped to compliance data from a compliance manager. One or more controls of one or more accounts from compliance data is selected to be in scope, and an assessment plan is created for the selected one or more controls within scope.

Abstract: A splint includes a first container capable of being wrapped about an item to be supported and a second container capable of containing a multiple part mixture during a mixing operation. The second container being capable of delivering the mixture into the first container, wherein the mixture hardens to form a support structure. A method for using the splint is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device is described that can be easily used to warn an athlete of potential risk of hyperthermia due to an elevated core body temperature. The mouth guard device continually monitors the users internal or core body temperature and emits an alarm signal when body temperature exceeds a preset value. This invention can protect the physical well being of an athlete as well as improve overall team performance.