Abstract: An electronic computing device receives a request from a third party for status information for a financial transaction. The request includes an identifier for the third party and an identifier for the financial transaction. The third party is authenticated using the identifier for the third party. A data store is queried using the identifier for the financial transaction to determine the status information for the financial transaction. Any contingency information associated with the financial transaction is updated. The status information and contingency information are returned to the third party.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermite reaction charge comprising bismuth oxide and aluminium adapted to react with a reaction rate giving a reaction time of 8 to 15 seconds for a thermite reaction charge of 30 to 100 kg from initialisation of the thermite reaction charge to at least 90% of the thermite reaction charge is reacted, a method for forming a three-phased rock-to-rock barrier by applying the thermite reaction charge and a well barrier formed thereof.

Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.

Abstract: An instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more file. A period of time is determined, where the period is one during which the defined or modified permission constraint is to apply to the one or more files. It is determined that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint and a flag indicating that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time are stored in a data store. It is detected that the period of time has ended. The one or more files are deleted in response to the detection.

Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.

Abstract: An electronic computing device receives a request from a third party for status information for a financial transaction. The request includes an identifier for the third party and an identifier for the financial transaction. The third party is authenticated using the identifier for the third party. A data store is queried using the identifier for the financial transaction to determine the status information for the financial transaction. Any contingency information associated with the financial transaction is updated. The status information and contingency information are returned to the third party.

Abstract: A dewatering pump support apparatus configured to buoyantly suspend a dewatering pump in a body of water in which all or some is desired to be removed. The dewatering pump support apparatus includes a main housing having at least one wall and a bottom configured to form an interior volume having an opening thereto. The main housing includes an upper perimeter edge wherein the upper perimeter edge includes flotation members secured thereto. The flotation members are circumferentially disposed around the main housing and provide buoyancy for the dewatering pump support apparatus. A strainer assembly is integrally secured to the main housing. The strainer assembly extends outward from the housing and includes a plurality of walls having a multitude of apertures formed therein. The strainer assembly further includes a flotation member and additionally can be configured with a slot allowing air into the strainer assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.

Abstract: Methods for treating eye diseases associated with inflammation and/or vascular proliferation in subjects are disclosed. The methods include administering therapeutically effective amounts of a tranilast compound, in particular (E)-2-[[3-(3-Methoxy-4-propargyloxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or (E)-2-[[3,4-Bis(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: A hybrid hydraulic gas pump system includes a hydraulic gas pump installed on the lower end of a production tubular where the production tubular incorporates a gas lift system. The hydraulic gas pump may be operated using the same gas in the annular region as the gas lift system or may be operated using an independent supply line where the independent supply line is concentric with, or at least within, the production tubular. In some instances, the gas pump chamber may simply be an upper packer including a pickup tube, a check valve, and a pressurized gas supply line or other pressurized gas access mechanism along with a lower packer including a check valve. Each upper and lower check valve allows fluid to flow from below the packer to above the packer.

Abstract: A hybrid hydraulic gas pump system includes a hydraulic gas pump installed on the lower end of a production tubular where the production tubular incorporates a gas lift system. The hydraulic gas pump may be operated using the same gas in the annular region as the gas lift system or may be operated using an independent supply line where the independent supply line is concentric with, or at least within, the production tubular. In some instances, the gas pump chamber may simply be an upper packer including a pickup tube, a check valve, and a pressurized gas supply line or other pressurized gas access mechanism along with a lower packer including a check valve. Each upper and lower check valve allows fluid to flow from below the packer to above the packer.

Abstract: A hybrid hydraulic gas pump system includes a hydraulic gas pump installed on the lower end of a production tubular where the production tubular incorporates a gas lift system. The hydraulic gas pump may be operated using the same gas in the annular region as the gas lift system or may be operated using an independent supply line where the independent supply line is concentric with, or at least within, the production tubular. In some instances, the gas pump chamber may simply be an upper packer including a pickup tube, a check valve, and a pressurized gas supply line or other pressurized gas access mechanism along with a lower packer including a check valve. Each upper and lower check valve allows fluid to flow from below the packer to above the packer.

Abstract: An electronic computing device receives a request from a third party for status information for a financial transaction. The request includes an identifier for the third party and an identifier for the financial transaction. The third party is authenticated using the identifier for the third party. A data store is queried using the identifier for the financial transaction to determine the status information for the financial transaction. Any contingency information associated with the financial transaction is updated. The status information and contingency information are returned to the third party.

Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.

Abstract: A material containing cellulose nanofibres, the material comprising a gel material comprising cellulose nanofibres in an aqueous medium, the cellulose nanofibres having 10% or more by weight hemicellulose. The cellulose nanofibres have a diameter of less than 100 nm, or less than 50 nm, or less than 20 nm. The gel material can be used as an adhesive to make laminates or to make paper by dewatering the gel material.

Abstract: Methods for treating eye diseases associated with inflammation and/or vascular proliferation in subjects are disclosed. The methods include administering therapeutically effective amounts of a tranilast compound, in particular (E)-2-[[3-(3-Methoxy-4-propargyloxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or (E)-2-[[3,4-Bis(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: A pier maintenance system and a structural maintenance system are provided. The pier maintenance system is configured to maintain elongate members of the pier (e.g. piles). The pier maintenance system includes a delivery module, configured to navigate between the elongate members; and a maintenance module, coupled to the delivery module, and configured to navigate along the elongate members, to maintain the pier.

Abstract: Adherence monitors are disclosed, incorporating cap removal sensors together with a determined time period in order to determine that a dose of medicament has been dispensed. In another form, cap removal data is combined with acoustic data to determine that a dose of medicament has been dispensed. Several specific structural arrangements are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.