Abstract: Various exemplary devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles are provided. In general, the devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles can be configured to heat fluid dispensable by a user into a fuel tank or other type of container. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a first passageway configured to pass fluid therethrough and can include a second passageway configured to pass heated air therethrough. The heated air passing through the second passageway can be configured to heat the fluid passing through the first passageway. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a single hose configured to pass fluid and heated air through separate passageways therein, and the device can include a manifold configured to facilitate passage of the fluid and the heated air from separate sources into the single hose.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically identifying and saving ultrasound images relevant to a needle injection procedure, and associated systems and methods, are described herein. For example, an ultrasound imaging system includes a transducer for transmitting/receiving ultrasound signals during a needle injection procedure, and receive circuitry configured to convert the received ultrasound signals into ultrasound image data. The image data can be stored in a buffer memory. A processor can analyze the image data stored in the buffer memory to identify image data that depicts a specified injection event of the needle injection procedure, and the identified image data can be stored in a memory for archival purposes.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically identifying and saving ultrasound images relevant to a needle injection procedure, and associated systems and methods, are described herein. For example, an ultrasound imaging system includes a transducer for transmitting/receiving ultrasound signals during a needle injection procedure, and receive circuitry configured to convert the received ultrasound signals into ultrasound image data. The image data can be stored in a buffer memory. A processor can analyze the image data stored in the buffer memory to identify image data that depicts a specified injection event of the needle injection procedure, and the identified image data can be stored in a memory for archival purposes.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically identifying and saving ultrasound images relevant to a needle injection procedure, and associated systems and methods, are described herein. For example, an ultrasound imaging system includes a transducer for transmitting/receiving ultrasound signals during a needle injection procedure, and receive circuitry configured to convert the received ultrasound signals into ultrasound image data. The image data can be stored in a buffer memory. A processor can analyze the image data stored in the buffer memory to identify image data that depicts a specified injection event of the needle injection procedure, and the identified image data can be stored in a memory for archival purposes.

Abstract: A hat case assembly for protecting a hat while traveling includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A cover is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall of the housing. The cover is positioned in an open position exposing an interior of the housing or in a closed position covering the interior of the housing. A mount is positioned within the housing and is mounted on an interior surface of the bottom wall. The mount is configured to releasably engage a hat and retain the hat on the bottom wall.

Abstract: A method of distributing a multi-user software application utilises host and remote programs running on respective host and remote devices. Both programs are distributed together as a single package allowing the host device to send the remote program to the remote device, or the remote device to send the host program to the host device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for transferring from one end-user device to another an entire binary-portable computer software application, including any libraries required by the application and saved application state. The binary-portable nature of the computer software application allows this to happen across dissimilar types of devices, including different CPU types and operating-systems. This enables use-cases which are not typically possible using traditional systems, such as taking an in-progress saved game on one device, transferring the game, libraries and game state to a second device and then continuing to play the game from the same point on the second device, all without any requirement to have a connection to a server to download the necessary libraries or an installation package for the application. This allows off-network distribution of applications and their state, reducing costs for the end-user, reducing network load, and speeding up the transfer of the application.

Abstract: A method of distributing rights-managed software makes use of binary portable application components and associated rights components. The application component includes un-encrypted execution code which causes the application component to execute in a restricted mode if either the rights component is missing or if the rights component determines that the relevant licensing conditions are not satisfied. Such an approach allows application components such as games for mobile phones to be distributed freely between users, and to be available for immediate use in a restricted mode without any need for the recipient to contact the rights issuer.

Abstract: A retainer assembly that reduces misalignment of a conduit connection to a component. In addition, the assembly keeps the conduit in place on the component enabling the assembler to complete the assembly without having to hold the conduit. The assembly includes a connection block having a U-shaped retainer attached to the connection block. A retainer clip having an opening therein and a locking finger extending into the opening. The locking finger operative to engage a retention member located on the component to hold the connection block and conduit combination with respect to the component after which a fastener is used to secure the connection block and conduit combination to the component.

Abstract: An alignment device for squarely aligning a conduit within a conduit port of a housing. The alignment device includes a connecting block having a conduit passage therethrough and into which the conduit is trapped. The connecting block has a fastener passage therethrough that is laterally offset from the conduit passage. A fastener is threaded into the housing and is offset from the conduit port. The fastener includes an alignment sleeve that mounts to a portion thereof. The connecting block mounts to the housing and the conduit fits into the conduit port, whereby the alignment sleeve pilots the fastener passage of the connecting block to squarely align the conduit within the conduit port.

Abstract: A method of validating an encrypted message comprises:

Abstract: Parallel modulo arithmetic calculations are carried out on a device adapted to perform bitwise logical operations by storing the numbers to be operated upon in a vector form, and performing arithmetical operations on multiple numbers in parallel. The invention finds particular application in cryptosystems, as well as in other fields.

Abstract: A method of protecting a cryptosystem from a multiple transmission attack, comprises:

Abstract: The present invention provides a medical record management system and method capable of providing patients and CDOs with secure access to medical information. In one embodiment, medical records are created, maintained and stored in one or more databases. In one embodiment, the database(s) are located apart from participating CDOs such that electronic data may pass between them through one or more computer networks. The present invention further provides a Health Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) rules engine capable of cataloging, retrieving and storing recommended treatments and/or procedures for individual patients. The present invention is capable of accessing this information in order to remind the physician, nurse, administrator and/or patient of recommended treatments and/or procedures.

Abstract: A method of decrypting a cipher polynomial (e) using a private key (f) comprises: