Abstract: A tool, method, and system for assessing an incremental value of one or more items in an item assortment are disclosed. The tool can receive historical purchasing data, which can include a plurality of customers purchasing one or more items of a plurality of items in an item assortment. The tool can use the historical purchasing data for the plurality of customers to simulate execution of removal of an item from the item assortment, wherein removal of the item from the item assortment causes an incremental loss associated with the item. The tool can order any number of items of the historical purchasing data. The tool can execute scenario simulations, and the tool can account for probabilities when interacting with the historical purchasing data. The tool can display assessment data and receive inputs via an interactive user interface. The tool can launch the assessment data in a downstream application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the use of medical devices for the treatment of chronic venous disease and collagenous scar tissue. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods and systems for remodeling a collagen obstruction using energy and an expandable catheter.

Abstract: Systems and computing devices may be configured to intelligently and dynamically allocate quotas for the access and use of a telecommunications network by consumers that use a shared account balance. A server computing device may be configured to intelligently allocate quota by determining an allocation time interval for allocating quota from a shared account balance, receiving a quota request message from a metering and gating component that includes information requesting allocation of a first quota to a first consumer associated with a shared account balance, determining a validity period for the first quota based on the determined allocation time interval, and allocating the first quota to the first consumer from the updated shared account balance so as to eliminate or reduce conflicts and discrepancies between different instances of the shared account balance.

Abstract: Systems and computing devices may be configured to intelligently and dynamically allocate quotas for the access and use of a telecommunications network by consumers that use a shared account balance. A server computing device may be configured to intelligently allocate quota by determining an allocation time interval for allocating quota from a shared account balance, receiving a quota request message from a metering and gating component that includes information requesting allocation of a first quota to a first consumer associated with a shared account balance, determining a validity period for the first quota based on the determined allocation time interval, and allocating the first quota to the first consumer from the updated shared account balance so as to eliminate or reduce conflicts and discrepancies between different instances of the shared account balance.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems enable restoring a database system more efficiently. A server computing device may be configured to receive a database transaction request that includes information identifying a database operation, determine a priority value for the database operation, and add the database operation to a journaling log based on the determined priority value. After detecting a failure event, the server computing device may perform the database operations identified in the journaling log to restore the database system.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems enable restoring a database system more efficiently. A server computing device may be configured to determine a recovery time interval for a session store database system so as to allow a large number of sessions (e.g., ninety percent of sessions, etc.) to start and finish within that interval, periodically review database records to identify a database record that has not been updated within a most recent recovery time interval, add the identified database record to a journaling log, and update the identified database record to include information identifying a time at which the database record was last added to the journaling log. After detecting a failure event, the server computing device may perform the database operations identified in the journaling log to restore the database system.

Abstract: Systems and computing devices may be configured to intelligently and dynamically allocate quotas for the access and use of a telecommunications network by consumers that use a shared account balance. A server computing device may be configured to intelligently allocate quota by determining an allocation time interval for allocating quota from a shared account balance, receiving a quota request message from a metering and gating component that includes information requesting allocation of a first quota to a first consumer associated with a shared account balance, determining a validity period for the first quota based on the determined allocation time interval, and allocating the first quota to the first consumer from the updated shared account balance so as to eliminate or reduce conflicts and discrepancies between different instances of the shared account balance.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems enable restoring a database system more efficiently. A server computing device may be configured to receive a database transaction request that includes information identifying a database operation, determine a priority value for the database operation, and add the database operation to a journaling log based on the determined priority value. After detecting a failure event, the server computing device may perform the database operations identified in the journaling log to restore the database system.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems enable restoring a database system more efficiently. A server computing device may be configured to determine a recovery time interval, periodically review database records to identify a database record that has not been updated within a most recent recovery time interval, add the identified database record to a journaling log, and update the identified database record to include information identifying a time at which the database record was last added to the journaling log. After detecting a failure event, the server computing device may perform the database operations identified in the journaling log to restore the database system.

Abstract: Systems and computing devices may be configured to intelligently and dynamically allocate quotas for the access and use of a telecommunications network by consumers that use a shared account balance. A server computing device may be configured to intelligently allocate quota by determining an allocation time interval for allocating quota from a shared account balance, receiving a quota request message from a metering and gating component that includes information requesting allocation of a first quota to a first consumer associated with a shared account balance, determining a validity period for the first quota based on the determined allocation time interval, and allocating the first quota to the first consumer from the updated shared account balance so as to eliminate or reduce conflicts and discrepancies between different instances of the shared account balance.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the disclosure, medical devices are provided which have a negatively charged surface and a lubricous hydrophilic coating comprising a sulf(on)ated species disposed on the negatively charged surface. In various embodiments, the sulf(on)ated species is ionically crosslinked with itself and with the negatively charged species by a multivalent cationic species. In other aspects, medical devices are provided which have a polymeric surface and a lubricous hydrophilic layer comprising a covalently crosslinked sulf(on)ated species disposed on the surface. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of forming such devices and methods of using such devices.

Abstract: Polymers of fluorinated monomers and acrylate and alkyl acrylates are disclosed which demonstrate improved performance as coatings for implantable devices. Such coatings may, for example, be used to release a bioactive agent from the medical device. One specific application lies in drug-eluting coatings for stents.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vascular closure plug having a reinforced proximal end and methods of use therefor. The reinforcement may comprise a proximal force distributing member and a plurality of plug restraining members thereby tending to limit tearing or spreading of at least the proximal end of the vascular closure plug. In some embodiments, the reinforcement may also comprise a distal force distributing member and a plurality of plug restraining members, a circumferential collar, and/or a supplemental force distributing member.

Abstract: Polymers of fluorinated monomers and acrylate and alkyl acrylates are disclosed which demonstrate improved performance as coatings for implantable devices. Such coatings may, for example, be used to release a bioactive agent from the medical device. One specific application lies in drug-eluting coatings for stents.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing a Group 4 metallocene with bridging ?5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, in combination with a cocatalyst and an activator-support. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide ethylene polymers with low levels of long chain branching.

Abstract: An adhesive patch is provided wherein the patch includes a porous backing having a front side and a back side. The patch also includes a therapeutic formulation located on the front side of the backing. The backing includes a flexible sheet of water insoluble porous material. The therapeutic formulation includes a combination of a antiviral agent useful for treating a viral infection in a mammal (e.g., human), a medicament that relieves topical discomfort, an adhesive, and a solvent. The solvent can preferably include a fragrance.

Abstract: An adhesive patch is provided wherein the patch includes a porous backing having a front side and a back side. The patch also includes a therapeutic formulation located on the front side of the backing. The backing includes a flexible sheet of water insoluble porous material. The therapeutic formulation includes a combination of a antiviral agent useful for treating a viral infection in a mammal (e.g., human), a medicament that relieves topical discomfort, an adhesive, and a solvent. The solvent can preferably include a fragrance.

Abstract: An activator comprising a biocompatible base and a known fungicide in the form of an acid salt are mixed together by the user shortly before being applied to the infection so as to react them chemically to produce the free base of the fungicide thereby rendering the composition capable of penetrating throughout the infected tissue. The free base form has been found to be much more lethal to the fungal infection, particularly in the treatment of onychomycosis. The activator is formulated to be mixed within a few days of or just before application with the fungicide, e.g., terbinafine hydrochloride (an acid salt). Although the free base is subject to degradation and has a shorter shelf life, it was found that mixing just prior to use eliminates problems that could be caused by degradation of an active ingredient. A preferred activator solution also contains a penetration enhancer and a tissue softener.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing a Group 4 metallocene with bridging ?5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, in combination with a cocatalyst and an activator-support. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide ethylene polymers with low levels of long chain branching.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing a Group 4 metallocene with bridging ?5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, in combination with a cocatalyst and an activator-support. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide ethylene polymers with low levels of long chain branching.