Abstract: An apparatus is configured to be mounted on a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine, wherein the tagging machine is configured to apply a labeling article. The apparatus includes a first cup attached to the conveyor, a second cup slidably attached to the first cup, and a biasing mechanism that biases the second cup toward the conveyor. A method of applying a labeling article to a product comprises attaching a receptacle to a conveyor that passes by a tagging machine and positioning the product in the receptacle. An apparatus comprises a bar configured to be mounted on the conveyor and a receptacle including a base. The receptacle is configured to receive a product to which the labeling article is to be applied. The bar and base have a sliding interface for mutual connection and disconnection.

Abstract: Methods of generating performic acid by contacting aqueous oxidizing agent and aqueous formic acid source in liquid phase are disclosed. A system and apparatus for the in situ production of the performic acid chemistries is further disclosed. In particular, a continuous flow reactor is provided to generate performic acid at variable rates. Methods of employing the oxidizing biocide for various disinfection applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: An integrated platform system that employ a series of machine learning techniques and prediction and detection units that can process input data and extract and generate meaningful insights and predictions therefrom. The system integrates together multiple different data storage types and applications that generates data of different types, and an associated processing system for processing the different data types, store the data in a common data model to normalize the data, determine the data lineage of the data, and then process the data using different types of techniques. The data can also be processed by a prediction unit for generating meaningful insights and predictions or by an anomaly detection unit for detecting one or more anomalies in the data.

Abstract: A polymer coating/ring is employed to aid in the sealing and connection of modular elements used in body flow lumens for the exclusion and bypass of diseased regions of the flow lumen, such as where aneurysm occurs adjacent to branching blood vessels.

Abstract: Gas turbine engines are provided that include an annular splitter nose structure configured to impinge an accelerated air stream within the gas turbine engine and separate the accelerated air stream into a primary air stream directed into a core duct and a secondary air stream directed into a bypass duct. The splitter nose structure may include a leading edge that is pitched radially outward relative to a rotational axis of the gas turbine engine at a pitch angle of between about 0.5 and 20 degrees. The splitter nose structure may include an irregular cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for directing cash flows associated with a mortgage-backed security to back other securities without collapsing the original mortgage-backed security. A mortgage-backed security /an/or a set of loans is analyzed to identify cash flows from mortgages having specific desirable characteristics, and the cash flows are directed to subgroups or pools that support new mortgage-backed securities. The new securities make the desirable cash flows available to an issuer or prospective investor without collapsing the original mortgage-backed security.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical impedance spectroscopy for non-destructive, real-time, tracking of relative water content and stress responses in plants.

Abstract: A method for controlling informatics and biological processes is disclosed. The method may include projecting at least one portion of a body of a user with coherent holographic light waves by use of a coherent light source. The method includes generating a plurality of images based on the projection of the at least one portion of the body of the user with the coherent holographic light waves. The method includes analyzing the generated plurality of images to determine at least one of: biological information of the body of the user, or information states of a nervous system associated with the user. The method includes transmitting one or more signals to at least neurons in the body of the user based on the analyzed plurality of images for control of one or more biological processes associated with the user.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a first parallel cell group, a second parallel cell group, a first passive balancing circuit, a second passive balancing circuit, and a balancing controller operatively coupled to the first and second passive balancing circuits positioned to control the first and second switches. The balancing controller may measure a voltage of the first parallel cell group and second parallel cell group, provide a pulse-width modulated signal to the first switch with the balancing controller to control the first switch, and dissipate stored energy from the first parallel cell group through the first load resistor.

Abstract: The current document is directed to graph databases and, in particular, to improvements in the operational efficiencies of, and the range of functionalities provided by, graph databases. One currently disclosed improvement provides for associating user-defined and developer-defined functions with node and relationship entities stored within the graph database. These entity-associated functions are executed in entity-associated execution environments provided to the entities during query execution. Another currently disclosed improvement provides text-replacement-based preprocessing of graph-database queries for increased clarity and for increasing the speed and accuracy with which the queries can be formulated.

Abstract: A multi-tank spray system includes a first tank, a second tank, a pump, and a plurality of valves including a first valve, a second valve, and an equalizing valve. A first end of the first valve is in fluid communication with the first tank, a second end of the first valve is in fluid communication with (i) a first end of the equalizing valve and (ii) an inlet of the pump. A first end of the second value is in fluid communication with the second tank. A second end of the second valve is in fluid communication with a second end of the equalizing valve. A tank module is configured to receive a spray mode, receive a measurement from at least one sensor of a plurality sensors, and control operation of the plurality of valves and the pump based on (i) the received spray mode and (ii) the received measurement.

Abstract: A compact, mask-mountable powered air purifying respirator (“PAPR”) includes a housing and an impeller driven by a motor to draw air in through an inlet in the housing and direct the air to an outlet at an opposite end of the housing. The impeller comprises S-shaped fan blades that direct the air radially outward from the bottom of the impeller. The radial airflow meets S-shaped fins on a flow straightener that redirect the airflow downward through the PAPR housing outlet. The fan blades and flow straightener drive the airflow directly and efficiently, without unnecessary travel of air through the PAPR assembly, thus providing an improved airflow efficiency.

Abstract: A system includes an energy storage system (ESS), having battery pods and one or more battery cells disposed within the battery pods. The system also includes an ESS trailer, the ESS mounted on the ESS trailer. Also, the system includes a water spray subsystem. The water spray subsystem includes a plurality of sprinkler nozzles mounted within the battery pods and a first fluid connection fluidly connecting the sprinkler nozzles to a pump package. In addition, the water spray subsystem includes a second fluid connection, fluidly connecting the pump package to a water storage supply. The system includes a dry chemical spray subsystem, which has a dry chemical supply vessel, the dry chemical supply vessel mounted to the ESS trailer and a plurality of dry chemical distribution nozzles mounted within the battery pods, the dry chemical distribution nozzles fluidly connected to the dry chemical supply vessel by dry chemical distribution piping.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for directing cash flows associated with a mortgage-backed security to back other securities without collapsing the original mortgage-backed security. A mortgage-backed security/an/or a set of loans is analyzed to identify cash flows from mortgages having specific desirable characteristics, and the cash flows are directed to subgroups or pools that support new mortgage-backed securities. The new securities make the desirable cash flows available to an issuer or prospective investor without collapsing the original mortgage-backed security.

Abstract: A filter includes a filter outer wall, and a filter inner wall spaced apart from the filter outer wall. The filter inner wall and the filter outer wall define a filter void therebetween, and the filter inner wall and the filter outer wall extend along a filter axis. A volume of filtration material is positioned in the filter void, and a plurality of baffles extend between the filter inner wall and the filter outer wall. The plurality of baffles are configured to induce a helical component to an airflow entering the filter void at a first void end relative to the filter axis and exiting the filter void at a second void end opposite the first void end.

Abstract: A predictive map is obtained by an agricultural material application system. The predictive map maps predictive weed values at different geographic locations in a field. A geographic position sensor detects a geographic locations of an agricultural material application machine at the field. A control system generates a control signal to control the agricultural material application machine based on the geographic locations of the agricultural material application machine and the predictive map.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical impedance spectroscopy for non-destructive, real-time, tracking of relative water content and stress responses in plants.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting dry material clogs in a work vehicle having an air boom assembly includes moving the work vehicle at a vehicle speed along a ground surface, moving dry material from a holding tank onto a conveyor, and operating the conveyor at a conveyor speed, the conveyor speed being at least partially dependent upon the vehicle speed, moving material from the conveyor into a boom assembly with a blower, dispensing the dry material onto the ground surface through a plurality of nozzles of the boom assembly, and comparing the conveyor speed to a maximum acceptable conveyor speed. If the conveyor speed is greater than the maximum acceptable conveyor speed, the method includes performing at least one of the following: alerting the operator that the conveyor speed is greater than the maximum acceptable speed, and reducing the vehicle speed to thereby reduce the speed of the conveyor.

Abstract: The current document is directed to graph databases and, in particular, to improvements in the operational efficiencies of, and the range of functionalities provided by, graph databases. One currently disclosed improvement provides for associating user-defined and developer-defined functions with node and relationship entities stored within the graph database. These entity-associated functions are executed in entity-associated execution environments provided to the entities during query execution. Another currently disclosed improvement provides text-replacement-based preprocessing of graph-database queries for increased clarity and for increasing the speed and accuracy with which the queries can be formulated.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated respiratory and eye protective system that is light-weight and easily carried, is fast and easy to apply by a user, and that ensures protection of a user against inhalation or ingestion of or exposure to environmental contaminants, including for example dangerous aerosolized chemical, biological, and radiological materials. The system includes a mask that fits tightly over a user's nose and mouth and down and around their neck, with two filter assemblies on either side of the mask that filter environmental contaminants out of the air as the user breathes in through the mask. Goggles are provided that provide a single, continuous seal against the user's face and about the user's eyes, with the bottom, central portion of the goggles configured to engage and closely mate with the top, central portion of the mask.