Abstract: A system receives a selection, by a first entity, of product, provided by a second entity, wherein the first entity and the second entity are members of an entity network. The system receives an indication of receipt of the product via an application programming interface (API), transmitted by a first entity, and derives a first ranking metric for the second entity of the entity network based on feedback received from the first entity of the entity network. The system derives a second ranking metric for the second entity of the entity network based on one or more transactions received from a third entity of the entity network, determines whether the first ranking metric is valid based on the second ranking metric, and provides the first ranking metric to entities of the entity network based on the validity of the first ranking metric.

Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a top annular mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and a connecting portion that extends at least radially outwardly from the top annular mounting portion to the sealing portion.

Abstract: An applicator (12) has a pistol grip handle (14), a trigger (16), an operative portion (22), a hollow tube (18), an articulating joint (20) disposed in the hollow tube (18) between trigger/lever (16) and operative portion (22), which has a set of separately held jaws (24 and 26) with container (28) and lid (30) disposed thereon. Jaws (24 and 26) movement is controlled by the trigger/lever (16) which is attached to the lower jaw (26) via a cable/cord (40) enclosed within the hollow tube (18). Spring straps (34) control attach the jaws (24 and 26) to the hollow shaft/tube (18).

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a reduced material container are provided that hold a preform adjacent to an open end of the preform, stretch the preform, close a mold about the stretched preform to form a truncated preform, and introduce a pressurized fluid into the truncated preform to expand the truncated preform and form the reduced material container. A stretch rod can be inserted into the preform to mechanically stretching the preform. The mold accepts the preform at a first end thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity defining an internal surface having a second end located remotely from the first end. A first length is defined by a distance between the first end and the second end, the stretch rod mechanically stretching the preform to a second length, the second length being greater than the first length.

Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A first locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end. A similar or identical second locking feature is disposed proximate to the top open end.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for detecting potentially fraudulent voice calls to a financial services institution. A computing system may receive an indication of a voice call placed by a voice caller to an operator. The computing system may generate a network address indicator describing a network location. The network address indicator may be provided to the voice caller. The computing system may receive an indication of a financial services account indicated by the voice caller. The computing system may also receive an indication of an access to the network location by a remote device. The computing system may determine, using the indication of the access to the network location, a first location associated with the remote device and determine that the first location does not match a second location associated with the financial services account. The computing system may generate an alert indicating that the voice call is potentially fraudulent.

Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end.

Abstract: A system includes an engine configured to drive a generator to produce a first power output, and a first inverter communicatively coupled to the generator. The first inverter is configured to convert the first power output into a second power output. The system includes a second inverter communicatively coupled to the generator. The second inverter is configured to convert the first power output into a third power output. The third power output includes a welding power output.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for detecting potentially fraudulent voice calls to a financial services institution. A computing system may receive an indication of a voice call placed by a voice caller to an operator. The computing system may generate a network address indicator describing a network location. The network address indicator may be provided to the voice caller. The computing system may receive an indication of a financial services account indicated by the voice caller. The computing system may also receive an indication of an access to the network location by a remote device. The computing system may determine, using the indication of the access to the network location, a first location associated with the remote device and determine that the first location does not match a second location associated with the financial services account. The computing system may generate an alert indicating that the voice call is potentially fraudulent.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for are described herein. A voice profile may be generated for a user. An audio stream may be received including an authentication voice of the user. It may be determined that the authentication voice does not match a first set of authentication criteria. The audio stream may be compared to a second set of authentication criteria. The user may be authenticated based on the comparison.

Abstract: A battery powered welding system is provided. In one welding system a battery powered welder includes control circuitry configured to control a welding power output converted from power from an external battery power source. The battery powered welder also includes a wire drive assembly coupled to the control circuitry and configured to feed a welding wire using power from the external battery power source. The battery powered welder includes a case integrally supporting and enclosing the control circuitry and the wire drive assembly. The case is not configured to enclose the external battery power source.

Abstract: A filter medium includes a plurality of layers each including an undulating strip of solidified material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a filter includes providing a computer-readable three-dimensional model of the filter, the three-dimensional model being configured to be converted into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the filter, and successively forming each layer of the filter by additive manufacturing.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for authentication of impaired voices are described herein. A voice profile may be generated for a user. An audio stream may be received including an authentication voice of the user. It may be determined that the authentication voice does not match a first set of authentication criteria. The audio stream may be compared to a second set of authentication criteria. The user may be authenticated based on the comparison.

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a reduced material container are provided that hold a preform adjacent to an open end of the preform, stretch the preform, close a mold about the stretched preform to form a truncated preform, and introduce a pressurized fluid into the truncated preform to expand the truncated preform and form the reduced material container. A stretch rod can be inserted into the preform to mechanically stretching the preform. The mold accepts the preform at a first end thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity defining an internal surface having a second end located remotely from the first end. A first length is defined by a distance between the first end and the second end, the stretch rod mechanically stretching the preform to a second length, the second length being greater than the first length.

Abstract: A battery powered welding system is provided. In one welding system a battery powered welder includes control circuitry configured to control a welding power output converted from power from an external battery power source. The battery powered welder also includes a wire drive assembly coupled to the control circuitry and configured to feed a welding wire using power from the external battery power source. The battery powered welder includes a case integrally supporting and enclosing the control circuitry and the wire drive assembly. The case is not configured to enclose the external battery power source.

Abstract: An applicator (12) has a pistol grip handle (14), a trigger (16), an operative portion (22), a hollow tube (18), an articulating joint (20) disposed in the hollow tube (18) between trigger/lever (16) and operative portion (22), which has a set of separately held jaws (24 and 26) with container (28) and lid (30) disposed thereon. Jaws (24 and 26) movement is controlled by the trigger/lever (16) which is attached to the lower jaw (26) via a cable/cord (40) enclosed within the hollow tube (18). Spring straps (34) control attach the jaws (24 and 26) to the hollow shaft/tube (18).

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a reduced material container (105) are provided that hold a preform (130) adjacent to an open end (165) of the preform (130), stretch the preform (130), close a mold (110, 120) about the stretched preform (175) to form a truncated preform (185), and introduce a pressurized fluid (160) into the truncated preform (185) to expand the truncated preform (185) and form the reduced material container (105). A stretch rod (125) can be inserted into the preform (130) to mechanically stretching the preform (130). The mold (110, 120) accepts the preform (130) at a first end (135) thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity (140) defining an internal surface (145) having a second end (150) located remotely from the first end (135).

Abstract: A pedestal for use with a canister filter system and a filter element for positioning and retaining the filter element in the canister filter system includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. Also, the pedestal includes an annular wall that terminates at a bottom free end, and that defines a slot that extends axially upwardly and circumferentially from the bottom free end. A flow aperture extends through the annular wall that is disposed axially above the slot.

Abstract: A modular power overlay architecture includes at least two sets of power overlay tiles arranged to provide for or meet a desired power overlay architecture demand. The power overlay assembly can include a base having seats to receive the power overlay tiles. The power overlay tiles can include power switching components arranged relative to a conductive surface commonly arranged relative to each of the at least two sets of power overlay tiles.