Abstract: A network device includes: a radio configured to operate in a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band; a 32 bit double data rate (DDR) memory having instructions stored therein; a system clock configured to operate at 533 MHz; and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the instructions stored on the memory to cause the network device to: operate the 32 bit DDR memory at 1067 MHz; instruct the radio to transmit data to be transmitted in the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band; and instruct the radio to receive data to be received in the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band.

Abstract: Various aspects described herein relate to presenting drug dispensing information. Data related to a plurality of dispensing events initiated by one or more employees, of an electronic drug dispensing system can be received. A set of dispensing events of the plurality of dispensing events can be determined as constituting possible misappropriation of drugs by the one or more employees. An alert related to the set of dispensing events can be provided based on determining that the set of dispensing events constitute possible misappropriation of drugs.

Abstract: A sleeve for the construction of a hose pipe extends about a longitudinal axis. The sleeve has greater elongation capacities in one direction than in the other with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program code for determining a financial risk to a financial security. A computer system obtains historical time series of the annual counts of tropical cyclones globally and of the global mean sea surface temperature. Based on a time series of annual changes in cumulative annual counts of major tropical cyclones, the computer system trains a statistical model to make projections of the annual cumulative counts of major tropical cyclones globally. The computer system uses these projections to determine the physical risk to fixed assets. Based the physical risk to the fixed asset, the computer system updates an assumption of a financial model. The computer system analyzes the financial risk of the financial security based on the financial model and the assumption that was updated.

Abstract: The rotating plant pot is a device whereby plants of varying sizes can be grown indoors with a balanced appearance and growth. The plant pot is stationed on an elevated plane for viewing pleasure, and the weight of the pot, plant, and any soil, is centered on an axle on said table. This design decreases the amount of torque needed to rotate even a large plant, such that it can be done manually by the gardener, or a motor can be installed which can spin the plant at a constant or varying rate. Vertical towers extend from the base of the pot to the surface level to secure plant fences, which can hold the plant upright and assist the plant's vertical growth. The disclosure additionally includes a spring configured with a predetermined spring constant to unwind and rotate the pot according to the adjustable rotation rate.

Abstract: A gas powered thermal weeder having a burner head for burning gas to generate heat. The burner head has a foot portion for placing in proximity to weeds to be treated with heat generated at the burner head. The burner head is connected by a support tube to a handle portion, with the handle portion and support tube being for use together in supporting and positioning the burner head during the treatment of weeds. The handle portion comprises a gas canister mounting portion to which a gas canister is mountable for supplying gas to the burner head.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for creating microfractures within subterranean formations and delivering microproppant particles into microfractures within subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a surfactant, and a plurality of microproppant particles having a mean particle diameter of about 100 microns or less; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation at or above a pressure sufficient to initiate the formation of at least one microfracture within the subterranean formation; and allowing at least a portion of the microproppant particles to enter the at least one microfracture within the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A sleeve for the construction of a hose pipe extends about a longitudinal axis. The sleeve has greater elongation capacities in one direction than in the other with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for creating microfractures within subterranean formations and delivering micro-proppant particles into microfractures within subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a surfactant, and a plurality of microproppant particles having a mean particle diameter of about 100 microns or less; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation at or above a pressure sufficient to initiate the formation of at least one microfracture within the subterranean formation; and allowing at least a portion of the microproppant particles to enter the at least one microfracture within the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to a computing system configured to provide seamless protection to data (which can include, without limitation, data files, executable files, system configuration files, program files, and other data) stored in the computing system, while making it nearly impossible for attackers to be able to access the data outside of the computing system. The computing system uses targeted encryption and decryption, in which values of one or more system attribute are used to generate a cryptographic key used for encryption and decryption of data stored in the computing system.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: Electrocoagulation may be used to reduce the concentration of zinc ions in produced water. For example, a method may induce producing a wellbore fluid from a subterranean formation, the wellbore fluid comprising hydrocarbons and water, the water having zinc ions dispersed therein at a concentration greater than about 1 ppm; separating the hydrocarbons from the water; and separating at least some of the zinc ions from the water via electrocoagulation to yield an effluent water and precipitated zinc salts.

Abstract: Electrocoagulation may be used to reduce the concentration of hydrate inhibitors in produced water. For example, a method may include producing a fluid from a subterranean formation, the fluid comprising petroleum hydrocarbons and water, the water having an organic material that includes hydrate inhibitors dispersed therein, wherein the hydrate inhibitors are at a concentration of about 30 ppm or greater in the water; separating the petroleum hydrocarbons from the water and the organic material; and separating at least some of the organic material from the water via electrocoagulation to yield an effluent water and a coagulated organic material.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process.

Abstract: Efficiency of a hydraulically driven system is evaluated by monitoring the change in ratio of output torque to input hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure data is received from a hydraulic sensor. The torque data is received from a load cell receiving a force transmitted to it by a back-up wrench. Filters are applied to the data to obtain peak levels of torque and hydraulic pressure. A ratio is generated for each process associated with a rod or other elongated member based on peak torque and hydraulic pressure levels achieved during the process. The ratio is stored and compared to historical ratios to determine if the ratio has changed more than a predetermined amount over time. A similar evaluation can be achieved by comparing speed generated on the elongated member by the hydraulically driven system to the current level controlling the floss of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically driven system.

Abstract: Efficiency of a hydraulically driven system is evaluated by monitoring the change in ratio of output torque to input hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure data is received from a hydraulic sensor. The torque data is received from a load cell receiving a force transmitted to it by a back-up wrench. Filters are applied to the data to obtain peak levels of torque and hydraulic pressure. A ratio is generated for each process associated with a rod or other elongated member based on peak torque and hydraulic pressure levels achieved during the process. The ratio is stored and compared to historical ratios to determine if the ratio has changed more than a predetermined amount over time. A similar evaluation can be achieved by comparing speed generated on the elongated member by the hydraulically driven system to the current level controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulically driven system.