Abstract: A building system of a building, the building system including one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to update a building condition of an HVAC system of a space in a building at a time t1, wherein the building condition is updated from a default building condition. The instructions when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to update the building condition of the space at a time t2 and receive an occupant response of an occupant from the space. The instructions when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to update an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on the occupant response and generate, using the AI model, one or more actions for the HVAC system of a plurality of spaces.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for optimization and autoconfiguration of edge processing devices are disclosed. A cloud computing system can receive a request to configure a target building device. The cloud computing system can identify, based on the target building device, a connector template for the target building device. The connector template can include one or more parameters for a connector component configured to cause the target building device to communicate with the cloud computing system. cloud computing system can generate the connector component for the target building device based on the one or more parameters. cloud computing system can deploy the connector component to the target building device.

Abstract: A lubricant composition adapted for a two stroke cycle engine comprises 5 wt. % to 35 wt. % of an oil of lubricating viscosity, greater than 50 wt. % to 90 wt. % of a hydrocarbon solvent and at least one additive selected from (i) a dispersant and (ii) a friction modifier.

Abstract: Formation of high-aqueous content sludge may be reduced in a sump lubricated diesel engine lubricated with a lubricating oil formulation that contains at least 0.07 or 0.08 weight percent nitrogen derived from one or more nitrogen-containing ashless dispersants, by including in the lubricant a polyalkylene oxide.

Abstract: An order fulfillment tool may indicate fulfillability information for a plurality of open orders and receive user input specifying one or more orders for potential fulfillment. In response, the order fulfillment tool may indicate revised fulfillability information for orders not specified for potential fulfillment according to the effects on a current inventory if the specified orders were fulfilled. The order fulfillment tool may also recommend orders for potential fulfillment according to user-specified order fulfillment criteria and indicate revised fulfillability information for orders not recommended for potential fulfillment. Such an order fulfillment tool may also receive user input specifying fulfillment levels for individual items of orders and update fulfillability information for other orders according to the effect of the individual fulfillment levels.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that provides a context-sensitive “community link,” which enables a system or application user to easily access a community forum related to a specific system or application feature. During operation, the system provides a user with access to the system or application feature. While providing such access, the system displays a community link to the user, wherein the community link is directed to a community forum associated with the system or application feature. When the user selects the community link, the system navigates the user to the community forum associated with the system or application feature, so that the user can exchange information with other users about the system or application feature.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for multiple displacement amplification of a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. The nucleic acid is contacted with a reaction mixture that includes a set of oligonucleotide primers and a plurality of polymerase enzymes. The reaction mixture is subjected to conditions under which the nucleic acid sequence is amplified to produce an amplification product in a multiple displacement amplification reaction. Also disclosed are kits containing a set of oligonucleotide primers with random sequences having lengths of 6 to 8 nucleobases. At least some of the individual members of the primers have one or more ribose modifications that stabilize or lock the ribose ring in a 3? -endo conformation. At least some of the primers have one or more universal nucleobases.

Abstract: A gripping tool is disclosed. The gripping tool comprises a rod handle having a first and second end, wherein said rod handle first end is coupled to an engagement surface, and wherein said rod handle second end is adapted to receive an adjustment means; a non-rod handle having a first and second end, wherein said non-rod handle first end is coupled to an engagement surface, wherein said non-rod handle second end provides a user interface, and wherein said non-rod handle is engaged to and movable relative to said rod handle; and a securing means adapted to secure the position of said adjustment means, wherein said securing means engages said adjustment means in a manner different than the manner in which said rod handle receives said adjustment means, and wherein said adjustment means controls the distance between said engagement surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the level of pollutants in the exhaust of an engine, comprising: operating the engine using as the fuel a water fuel emulsion; and contacting the exhaust gas from the engine with an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing engine wear in the operation of an internal combustion engine, comprising: (A) recirculating at least part of the exhaust gas from the engine to the intake air supply of the engine; and (B) operating the engine using a water-blended fuel composition made by combining: (i) a normally liquid hydrocarbon fuel; (ii) water; and (iii) at least one surfactant.

Abstract: A fuel composition exhibiting improved anti-static properties, comprises a liquid fuel which contains less than 500 parts per million by weight sulfur; 0.001 to 1 ppm of a hydrecarbyl monoamine or hydrocarbyl-substituted poly(alkylenieamine); and 10 to 500 ppm of at least one fatty acid containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, or an ester thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing engine wear in the operation of an internal combustion engine, comprising:

Abstract: A fuel composition exhibiting improved anti-static properties, comprises a liquid fuel which contains less than 500 parts per million by weight sulfur; 0.001 to 1 ppm of a hydrocarbyl monoamine or hydrocarbyl-substituted poly(alkyleneamine); and 10 to 500 ppm of at least one fatty acid containing 8 to 24 carbon atoms, or an ester thereof.

Abstract: A novel low energy process to produce water in oil emulsions in particular water blended fuels by employing a low molecular weight surfactant with an emulsifier package.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing engine wear in the operation of an internal combustion engine, comprising: (A) recirculating at least part of the exhaust gas from the engine to the intake air supply of the engine; and (B) operating the engine using a water-blended fuel composition made by combining: (i) a normally liquid hydrocarbon fuel; (ii) water; and (iii) at least one surfactant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the level of pollutants in the exhaust of a diesel engine, comprising: operating said diesel engine using as the fuel a water-diesel fuel emulsion; and contacting the exhaust gas from said diesel engine with an after-treatment such as a filter.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition includes a reaction product of a succinic acylating agent and a polyamine having at least one condensable primary amine group where the reaction product has a ratio of the imide to amide infrared carbonyl absorption peak areas of about 1:0.0-0.6 and a water content of about 0.3% or less by weight. The succinic acylating agent is prepared by thermal condensation of a highly reactive polyolefin with maleic anhydride or a reactive equivalent thereof. This fuel additive composition has a low chlorine content and is very effective in fuel compositions that include a normally liquid fuel in reducing deposits in the fuel intake system of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the level of pollutants in the exhaust of an engine, comprising: operating the engine using as the fuel a water fuel emulsion; and contacting the exhaust gas from the engine with an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing the level of pollutants in the exhaust of a diesel engine, comprising: operating said diesel engine using as the fuel a water-diesel fuel emulsion; and contacting the exhaust gas from said diesel engine with an after-treatment such as a filter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing engine wear in the operation of an internal combustion engine, comprising: