Abstract: A sheath can be used to protect a catheter hub from contamination. The sheath can surround the catheter hub and seal the interface between the catheter hub and a needleless connector. The sheath can be installed onto the catheter hub either before or after the needleless connector has been connected to the catheter hub.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a first connector to a second connector can include a proximal portion configured to linearly engage the first connector with a snap-fit engagement. The adapter can include a distal portion configured to rotationally engage the second connector. Rotation of the adapter relative to the second connector can advance a male luer of the first connector into substantially sealing engagement with a female luer on the second connector. The adapter can be configured to displace a collar on the first connector when coupled to the first connector. The second connector can include a proximal portion that is configured to engage the first connector, such as with a snap-fit engagement.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device can include a first attachment portion configured to engage a first port of a source container and a second attachment portion configured to engage a second port of an intermediate container. The first attachment portion can include a first projection defining a first fluid passage and the second attachment portion can include a second projection defining a second fluid passage. The fluid transfer device can further include a selector portion for selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from a first configuration in which a flow path between the first and second fluid passages is closed to a second configuration in which the flow path between the first and second fluid passages is open. The fluid transfer device can further include a limiter configured to inhibit the selector portion from selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus, and/or device is provided for securing a vapor plug on a cryogenic storage vessel. The vapor plug locking mechanism includes a vapor plug and a cryogenic storage vessel. The vapor plug has a first interlocking feature. The cryogenic storage vessel has an opening and a neck ring around the opening. The neck ring has a second interlocking feature. The first interlocking feature is configured to selectively overlap the second interlocking feature, wherein the two features selectably engage to retain the vapor plug to the cryogenic storage vessel.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may be used for analyzing images of gemstones to automatically assign a haziness and/or fluorescence grade to the gemstone using contrast analysis on pixelated, digital images of the gemstones.

Abstract: A check valve for use in a fluid pathway. The check valve may have a diaphragm and a plurality of supports extending from the diaphragm. The check valve and supports have a line of symmetry, and deformation of the check valve as it moves from a closed position to an opened position can be generally along the line of symmetry.

Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.

Abstract: A ventilated toilet for removing odors from the toilet base includes a unitary molded tank assembly with an integral ventilation cavity formed along the base and the back inside of the water tank. At least one water channel connects a water inlet chamber of the base to the water tank and is configured to channel water into the base when released from the tank, as well as to provide an airflow conduit for odors present in the base to be removed from the base via the ventilation cavity. A flush valve extends through the ventilation cavity to connect the tank and the base, and is sealed in attachment to eliminate egress of odors. The system permits substantial elimination of odors at flush volumes of 1.6, 1.3 or 0.8 gallons per flush by virtue of the enhanced seals and unitary construction. A toilet water tank assembly in accordance with the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for customizing the appearance of a digital game includes receiving content from a user, analyzing the content to identify at least one content feature, obtaining at least one custom game element corresponding to the at least one content feature, and generating a custom appearance scheme for the digital game that includes the at least one custom game element.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may be used for analyzing images of gemstones to automatically assign a haziness and/or fluorescence grade to the gemstone using contrast analysis on pixelated, digital images of the gemstones.

Abstract: A system for rendering images for display includes a content identification unit, an intermediate file obtaining unit, texture accessing unit, and an image rendering unit. The content identification unit is configured to identify content to be rendered in an image for display. The intermediate file obtaining unit is configured to obtain, in dependence upon the identification, one or more corresponding text-based intermediate files in a scalable vector graphic format. The texture accessing unit is configured to obtain texture content from stored texture files in dependence upon one or more parameters in the obtained intermediate files. The parameters indicate one or more stored texture files from which to obtain texture content and one or more modifications to be made to obtained texture content. The image rendering unit is configured to render the image for display using the obtained texture content.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device can include a first attachment portion configured to engage a first port of a source container and a second attachment portion configured to engage a second port of an intermediate container. The first attachment portion can include a first projection defining a first fluid passage and the second attachment portion can include a second projection defining a second fluid passage. The fluid transfer device can further include a selector portion for selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from a first configuration in which a flow path between the first and second fluid passages is closed to a second configuration in which the flow path between the first and second fluid passages is open. The fluid transfer device can further include a limiter configured to inhibit the selector portion from selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: Methods and systems for representing emotions of an audience of spectators viewing online gaming of a video game include capturing interaction data from spectators of an audience engaged in watching gameplay of the video game. The captured interaction data is used to cluster the spectators into different groups in accordance to emotions detected from the interactions of spectators in the audience. A reaction track is identified for each group based on the emotion associated with the group. The reaction tracks representing distinct emotions of different groups of spectators are presented alongside content of the video game.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device 202 including a drive mechanism for rotating or translating an aerosol generating article, wherein the drive mechanism includes one or more triangular shaped projections for engaging with one or more corresponding apertures or recesses provided in an aerosol generating article.

Abstract: A roller attachment for an exercise machine includes a frame member, a roller attached to the frame member via an axle member so that the roller may rotate about a longitudinal axis, and a bracket for attachment to an exercise machine, structure, or to another desired support. The roller attachment is removably attachable to the frame of a home gym system, so that a user may perform squat exercises with his or her back pressed against the roller. As the user performs squats, the roller rotates in one direction when the user is moving downwardly into the squat position, and the roller rotates in an opposed direction when the user is moving upwardly, back into an upright position. The roller attachment helps the user to maintain balance, and further, assists in maintaining proper posture during the squatting exercises.

Abstract: A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway. A valve member with sealing rings helps preclude undesired accumulation of fluid within the connector. A branched connector includes a fluid diverter extending away from a port of the branched connector. The fluid diverter is configured to divert fluid flowing through the branched connector and into a medical connector attached thereto, flushing a distal portion of the medical connector.