Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for improved back-end integration of third-party content and an administrative framework allowing for user experience management for a computer-based environment. Described herein, for example, are approaches to improving secure access to multiple web-based systems, integrating web-based content, and controlling timing of web interaction. The problems addressed herein relate to coordinating access and delivery of web content from and to multiple sources and multiple users in an integrated and time-controlled manner.

Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a pig ramp for receiving and supporting a pig in a pig receiver includes a frame portion having an inner diameter, the inner diameter of the ring being larger than an outer diameter of a pig. The pig ramp also includes one or more ramp segments extending longitudinally away from the frame portion, the one or more ramp segments being coupled to a back side of the frame portion at a lower portion and positioned to receive and support the pig when positioned thereon to elevate the pig above a bottom of a tubular.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for nucleic acid amplification and analysis. In some embodiments, a nucleic acid amplification reaction mixture is formulated to minimize or eliminate the inclusion of a species that can affect activity of one or more inhibitory species in the nucleic acid amplification reaction mixture. Such reaction mixtures can permit suitable analysis of nucleic acid sample prior to their use in one or more downstream assays, including nucleic acid sequencing assays.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of tissue dissection. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to medical devices which lift and retract tissue during a dissection procedure to improve visualization of the target tissue and mitigate obstruction of dissection tools. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue retraction device which moves from a constrained to relaxed configuration to immobilize and retract the dissected portion of target tissue during a dissection procedure.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: An electric drill dock system including a power pack having one or more battery cells disposed therein. The power pack can have a vertical length, a horizontal length, and a depth length defining a power pack footprint formed by the vertical length and a horizontal length. A docking station can be operable to receive at least a portion of the power pack therein, the docking station having a footprint. A tool can be operably coupled with the power pack via a power cable operably coupling the power pack with the tool, and the docking station footprint is less than the power pack footprint.

Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: Compositions, systems, kits and methods for forming a nail coating using a solid activator such as a powdered solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. The powdered compositions may include a polymeric powder and a solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. Systems and kits including the powdered composition and a liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer are also provided. A method for forming a cosmetic nail coating using a solid activator is also provided. The method may include a) applying a liquid composition to a nail to form a wet nail, the liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer, and b) applying to the wet nail a powdered composition, the powdered composition comprising a polymeric powder and a solid amine activator or solid component having an amine moiety.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting components of an IP telephony network whereby a protection scheme is enabled upon detection of resource exhaustion within the network that prevents delivery of incoming messages. Resource exhaustion may result from denial of service attacks and/or malfunctions in automated dialing systems. Once a protection scheme is enabled, the system activates mechanisms for identifying calling parties that are suspected of contributing to the resource exhaustion condition. These suspected calling parties may be placed in a blocked sender list, either manually or automatically. Calling parties may be presented with a challenge function in order to determine whether the call is being made by an automated dialing system. The system blocks incoming calls from calling parties identified in the blocked sender list either permanently or for a specified time duration. The protection scheme remains enabled for a specified duration or until the resource exhaustion condition has subsided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a homogeneous process for hydrodehalogenating a halo-substituted C3-C20 heteroaryl starting material to form a non-halogenated C3-C20 heteroaryl product and/or a halo-substituted C3-C20 heteroaryl product, wherein the halo-substituted C3-C20 heteroaryl product has at least one less halogen substituents than the halo-substituted C3-C20 heteroaryl starting material, the process comprising the step of hydrogenating the halo-substituted C3-C20 heteroaryl starting material in the presence of a rhodium or ruthenium complex, molecular hydrogen, a base and a solvent, wherein the process is carried out in a monophasic solvent system and the molar ratio of base to each halogen substituent to be removed is at least 1:1.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a pig ramp for receiving and supporting a pig in a pig receiver includes a frame portion having an inner diameter, the inner diameter of the ring being larger than an outer diameter of a pig. The pig ramp also includes one or more ramp segments extending longitudinally away from the frame portion, the one or more ramp segments being coupled to a back side of the frame portion at a lower portion and positioned to receive and support the pig when positioned thereon to elevate the pig above a bottom of a tubular.

Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, an array of microprotrusions is formed by providing a mold with cavities corresponding to the negative of the microprotrusions, casting atop the mold a first solution comprising a biocompatible material and a solvent, removing the solvent, casting a second solution atop the first cast solution, removing the solvent from the second solution, and demolding the resulting array from the mold. The first solution preferably contains an active ingredient.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable compositions for forming a cosmetic nail coating or artificial nail and methods of using such compositions. The compositions include (a) at least one rheology modifier; (b) from about 15 wt % to about 80 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate oligomers; (c) from about 5 wt % to about 60 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate monomers; and (d) one or more photoinitiators; wherein the at least one rheology modifier is selected in an amount such that the viscosity of the composition is greater than 400,000 centipoise (cps) at 25° C. The compositions may be a liquid or a gel capable of forming an artificial nail or cosmetic nail coating in one application and without being mixed with any additional components.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable compositions for forming a cosmetic nail coating or artificial nail and methods of using such compositions. The compositions include (a) from about 15 wt % to about 45 wt % of at least one rheology modifier; (b) from about 25 wt % to about 75 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate monomers; (c) one or more photoinitiators; and optionally (d) from about 15 wt % to about 45 wt % of one or more binding agents. The compositions may be a liquid or a gel capable of forming an artificial nail or cosmetic nail coating in one application and without being mixed with any additional components. The composition may include only inert polymers.

Abstract: A pot-stable photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for nails comprises a mixture of a poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate powder, (meth)acrylate oligomer, (meth)acrylate monomer, a crosslinker, and a photoinitiator. This composition exhibits high viscosity that resembles the viscosity of a workable two part system after the monomer liquid and the polymer have been mixed. This composition can be shaped to form nail coatings without any additional use of monomers liquid, followed by an exposure to UV light to photopolymerize the composition to create a hard, durable nail coating. Additional ingredients such as colorants and antioxidants may be included in the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, an array of microprotrusions is formed by providing a mold with cavities corresponding to the negative of the microprotrusions, casting atop the mold a first solution comprising a biocompatible material and a solvent, removing the solvent, casting a second solution atop the first cast solution, removing the solvent from the second solution, and demolding the resulting array from the mold. The first solution preferably contains an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of reducing adapter dimer formation comprising contacting a sample comprising target nucleic acid sequences with 5? and 3? adapters in the presence of one or more hairpin oligonucleotides. Also provided is a method of preparing a library of nucleic acid sequences comprising contacting first adapter oligonucleotides with a sample comprising target nucleic acid sequences under conditions to form first ligation products, contacting the sample with one or more hairpin oligonucleotides that binds to the first adapter oligonucleotides, and contacting the sample with second adapter oligonucleotides under conditions to bind to the first ligation products and form second ligation products, wherein the second ligation products form the library of nucleic acid sequences.