Abstract: A pneumatic tire having a pair of annular bead areas (12), a pair of sidewalls, and a crown portion wherein a carcass ply (22) wraps around a radial inner side (RSj,2o) of each bead ring (20), for each bead area (12) a first layer of rubber material (30) is arranged radially inward from both the bead ring radial inner side (RSi,2o) and the carcass ply (22) and a second layer of rubber material (40) is arranged radially inward from the first layer of rubber material (30), each of the first layer of rubber material (30) and the second layer of rubber material (40) extending substantially across a full width (W20) of the corresponding bead ring (20), each of the first and second layer of rubber material (30, 40) having a modulus of elongation, where the modulus of elongation of the second layer of rubber material (40) is equal to or greater than substantially 125% of the modulus of elongation of the first layer of rubber material (30).

Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting a soybean plant or soybean germplasm with one or more preferred or desired reproductive growth phenotypes. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with days to initiation of flowering. In other embodiments, the method additionally comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with days to maturity. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a recurrent soybean parent plant. Further provided herein are marker loci, marker alleles, primers, probes, and kits suitable for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasms with one or more reproductive growth phenotypes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to strain relief devices for communication connectors. The strain relief devices are configured to couple to the communication connectors via existing fastener components (e.g., screw receivers), and support optic fiber and/or other cables that extend from the communication connectors at a desired position. The strain relief devices prevent the cables from being damaged by a lack of sufficient support during installation, removal, use, repair, and/or transport.

Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting a soybean plant or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to Brown Stem Rot infection. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with Brown Stem Rot resistance. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a recurrent soybean parent plant. Further provided herein are marker loci, marker alleles, primers, probes, and kits suitable for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasms with improved resistance to Brown Stem Rot infection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to strain relief devices for communication connectors. The strain relief devices are configured to couple to the communication connectors via existing fastener components (e.g., screw receivers), and support optic fiber and/or other cables that extend from the communication connectors at a desired position. The strain relief devices prevent the cables from being damaged by a lack of sufficient support during installation, removal, use, repair, and/or transport.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants that have resistance to lodging, have improved resistance to lodging, or are susceptible to lodging. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Also provided are soybean plants that display resistance or improved resistance to lodging that are generated by the methods described herein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire having a pair of annular bead areas (12), a pair of sidewalls, and a crown portion wherein a carcass ply (22) wraps around a radial inner side (RSj,2o) of each bead ring (20), for each bead area (12) a first layer of rubber material (30) is arranged radially inward from both the bead ring radial inner side (RSi,2o) and the carcass ply (22) and a second layer of rubber material (40) is arranged radially inward from the first layer of rubber material (30), each of the first layer of rubber material (30) and the second layer of rubber material (40) extending substantially across a full width (W20) of the corresponding bead ring (20), each of the first and second layer of rubber material (30, 40) having a modulus of elongation, where the modulus of elongation of the second layer of rubber material (40) is equal to or greater than substantially 125% of the modulus of elongation of the first layer of rubber material (30).

Abstract: Compressed gas dispensing methods using cascade dispensing from a first plurality of storage vessels and a second plurality of storage vessels. A compressor is used to provide very high pressure compressed gas for the second plurality of pressure storage vessels. Various methods are described for different sources of the compressed gas. The methods are particularly suitable for dispensing hydrogen into storage vessels in vehicles.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an awareness intelligence headphone with an always listening mode. Headphone units share the ability to output audio sound to a user, but may not provide additional functionality that users may require. A headphone unit with the always listening mode is used to analyze ambient noise surrounding the headphone unit in order to detect predetermined sounds, issue alerts to a user, and respond to an input command from the user.

Abstract: A gas turbomachine includes a compressor portion, a turbine portion operatively connected to the compressor portion, and a combustor assembly fluidically connected to each of the compressor portion and the turbine portion. A turbine casing includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. A clearance control system includes a plurality of fluidically connected fluid channels extending through the turbine casing. The plurality of fluidically connected fluid channels includes a first fluid channel configured to direct a fluid flow in a first axial direction, a circumferential fluid channel configured to direct the fluid flow in a circumferential direction, and a second fluid channel configured to direct the fluid flow in a second axial direction substantially opposite the first axial direction. The first fluid channel includes a first outlet passing through the inner surface, and the second fluid channel including a second outlet passing through the inner surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants that have resistance to lodging, have improved resistance to lodging, or are susceptible to lodging. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Also provided are soybean plants that display resistance or improved resistance to lodging that are generated by the methods described herein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDZV57 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDZV57, cells from soybean variety 5PDZV57, plants of soybean 5PDZV57, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDZV57. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDZV57 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDZV57, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDZV57, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDZV57. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDZV57 are further provided.

Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting a soybean plant or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to Brown Stem Rot infection. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with Brown Stem Rot resistance. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a recurrent soybean parent plant. Further provided herein are marker loci, marker alleles, primers, probes, and kits suitable for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasms with improved resistance to Brown Stem Rot infection.

Abstract: A drain trap for plumbing fixtures that contains integrated access piping that allow a user to easily and efficiently to clean the drain trap. The drain trap includes a U-shaped plumbing trap, a first access pipe, a second access pipe, a first sealing cap, a second sealing cap, and a cleaning brush. The first access pipe and the second access pipe are positioned adjacent to a curved portion pipe of the U-shaped plumbing trap. The first access pipe and the second access pipe each laterally traverse into the curved portion pipe to provide access to the cleaning brush. The first sealing cap is adjacently connected to the first access pipe. Similarly, the second sealing cap is adjacently connected to the second access pipe for a water-tight seal. The first access pipe, the second access pipe, and the U-shaped plumbing trap are in fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting a soybean plant or soybean germplasm with one or more preferred or desired reproductive growth phenotypes. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with days to initiation of flowering. In other embodiments, the method additionally comprises detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus within or linked to a QTL associated with days to maturity. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a recurrent soybean parent plant. Further provided herein are marker loci, marker alleles, primers, probes, and kits suitable for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasms with one or more reproductive growth phenotypes.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PHGS54 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PHGS54, cells from soybean variety 5PHGS54, plants of soybean 5PHGS54, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PHGS54. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PHGS54 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PHGS54, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PHGS54, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PHGS54. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PHGS54 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKGH32 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKGH32, cells from soybean variety 5PKGH32, plants of soybean 5PKGH32, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKGH32. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKGH32 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKGH32, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKGH32, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKGH32. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKGH32 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZHS01 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZHS01, cells from soybean variety 5PZHS01, plants of soybean 5PZHS01, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZHS01. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZHS01 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZHS01, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZHS01, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZHS01. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZHS01 are further provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a bearing housing of a turbine, wherein the bearing housing is configured to support a shaft of the turbine, and the bearing housing comprises at least one bearing housing ear configured to transfer a load of the bearing housing to an inlet housing of the turbine through a horizontal center line of the bearing housing.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSGJ21 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSGJ21, cells from soybean variety 5PSGJ21, plants of soybean 5PSGJ21, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSGJ21. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSGJ21 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSGJ21, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSGJ21, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSGJ21. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSGJ21 are further provided.