Abstract: Process control parameters are predicted to fabricate an object using deposition. An input design geometry is provided for the object. A training data set includes past post-build physical inspection data for a plurality of objects that comprise at least one object that is different from the object to be physically fabricated; and training data generated through a repetitive process of randomly choosing values for each of multiple process control parameters and scoring adjustments to the multiple process control parameters as leading to either undesirable or desirable outcomes, the outcomes based respectively on the presence or absence of defects detected in a fabricated object arising from the process control parameter adjustments. A machine learning algorithm is trained using the provided training data set and a predicted optimal set of the multiple process control parameters is generated for initiating and performing the deposition process to fabricate the object.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically filling fluid into containers includes an actuator for raising and lowering a fluid dispensing needle. The needle is supported for vertical sliding movement. A first end of a pivot arm is engaged with a cam rotated by a motor for rocking the pivot arm. The dispensing needle is also engaged with the pivot arm for being raised or lowered thereby as the pivot arm rocks. The cam, which may be circular and eccentric, may be surrounded by a circular bearing and slidingly received within a yoke at the first end of the pivot arm. The needle is coupled to a pump. A first sensor senses that the needle has been moved to its lowered position. A control circuit responsive to the first sensor prevents the pump from pumping fluid to the needle unless the needle is in its lowered position.

Abstract: A smart device for a beverage vessel having a domed surface adjacent a wall terminating at a lip, the smart device having a housing, and at least one expanding member, the at least one expanding member being one of integral to the housing, attached to the housing, or separate from the housing. The at least one expanding member may be configured to be manipulated by way of a force. The smart device housing and the expanding member being configured to fixably attach to the beverage vessel enabling a secure fit between the lip and the domed surface of the beverage vessel. The at least one expanding member may also be a lockable expanding member lockable into a deployed state. The at least one expanding member may also enable a dimension change from an initial vertical dimension to a greater locking fit dimension to provide a secure fit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart device housing configured to fixably attach to a beverage vessel having a domed surface at a distal end, the domed surface adjacent a wall terminating at a lip, the smart device housing having an exterior configured as a transformable shape enabling a locking fit between the lip and the domed surface of the beverage vessel. Also disclosed is a system wherein a smart device has at least one proximity, image or distance sensor having a beam of detection with a path, the sensor located and directed such the beam of detection covers a location where a coupler can be attached to the beverage vessel, the smart device configured to determine whether the coupler is attached to the beverage vessel by measuring whether the path is obstructed by the coupler. Also disclosed is a method of determining the fill status of a beverage container.

Abstract: A stabilizing upper tray for stabilizing cartridges during automated filling operations includes fill ports matching cartridge support locations in a lower support tray. Each fill port includes a bore, a circular recess to engage the upper rim of a cartridge, and an inwardly tapered needle-engaging surface adapted to be engaged by a fluid injection needle; a counterbore extends between the bore and the circular recess. As the upper tray is lowered over the cartridges, the enlarged recess of each fill port engages a corresponding cartridge and guides it into a vertical orientation within the counterbore. During filling operations, a mis-aligned fluid injection needle engages the inwardly tapered needle-engaging surface of the stabilizing upper tray and is guided through the fill port toward the cartridge. A method is also disclosed to form such a stabilizing upper tray through conversion of a conventional lower support tray.

Abstract: A zinc complex of a compound where the zinc complex is either a complex of JBIR-141 and a zinc ion and has the chemical formula C31H48N6O11Zn, or when the zinc complex is a complex of JBIR-142 and a zinc ion and has the chemical formula C31H48N6O12Zn.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart device housing configured to fixably attach to a beverage vessel comprising a domed surface at a distal end, the domed surface adjacent a wall terminating at a lip, the smart device housing comprising an exterior configured as a transformable shape enabling a locking fit between the lip and the domed surface of the beverage vessel. Also disclosed is a system wherein a smart device comprises at least one proximity, image or distance sensor having a beam of detection with a path, the sensor located and directed such the beam of detection covers a location where a coupler can be attached to the beverage vessel, the smart device configured to determine whether the coupler is attached to the beverage vessel by measuring whether the path is obstructed by the coupler. Also disclosed is a method of determining the fill status of a beverage container.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to enable duplication correction for broadcast station audience measurement data are disclosed. An example apparatus to generate ratings information includes memory and processor circuitry to execute computer readable instructions to at least generate listening data based on collected audience measurement data, match demographic information included in the listening data to a demographic group, the demographic group included in a list of demographic mappings, determine a digital cumulative audience measurement based on contribution weights associated with a first set of panelists included in the listening data, determine a duplicate cumulative audience measurement based on contribution weights associated with a second set of panelists included in the listening data, and calculate an unduplication factor based on a ratio of the digital cumulative audience measurement and the duplicate cumulative audience measurement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart device housing configured to fixably attach to a beverage vessel having a domed surface at a distal end, the domed surface adjacent a wall terminating at a lip, the smart device housing including an exterior configured as a transformable shape enabling a locking fit between the lip and the domed surface of the beverage vessel. Also disclosed is a system wherein a smart device has at least one proximity, image or distance sensor having a beam of detection with a path, the sensor located and directed such the beam of detection covers a location where a coupler can be attached to the beverage vessel, the smart device configured to determine whether the coupler is attached to the beverage vessel by measuring whether the path is obstructed by the coupler. Also disclosed is a method of determining the fill status of a beverage container.

Abstract: A support structure for vibrating screening machine with either a flat screen deck or a crowned screen deck which use a coped and then capped variation of the same prefabricated rectangular tubular cross-member but in rotated orientations. The machine further providing support for a crowned screen media without using a crowned cross-member by providing stringers with differing vertical heights with the centermost stringer having the most height above a flat top cross-member. A plurality of crown straps coupled to a top surface of a cross-member, where the crown straps have a C-shaped portion at one end which has a portion thereof coupled to a top surface of a cross-member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart device housing configured to fixably attach to a beverage vessel comprising a domed surface at a distal end, the domed surface adjacent a wall terminating at a lip, the smart device housing comprising an exterior configured as a transformable shape enabling a locking fit between the lip and the domed surface of the beverage vessel. Also disclosed is a system wherein a smart device comprises at least one proximity, image or distance sensor having a beam of detection with a path, the sensor located and directed such the beam of detection covers a location where a coupler can be attached to the beverage vessel, the smart device configured to determine whether the coupler is attached to the beverage vessel by measuring whether the path is obstructed by the coupler. Also disclosed is a method of determining the fill status of a beverage container.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to correct attribution errors and coverage bias for digital audio ratings are disclosed. An example method includes applying, by executing an instruction with a processor, a duration-based count matrix to first demographic data associated with collected impressions of digital audio to determine second demographic data, the duration-based count matrix being based on a misattribution adjustment matrix, applying, by executing an instruction with the processor, a coverage adjustment vector to the second demographic data to determine third demographic data, applying, by executing an instruction with the processor, a scaling factor to the third demographic data to determine fourth demographic data, and generating, by executing an instruction with the processor, ratings data at a daypart-level using the fourth demographic data, the ratings data associated with the digital audio.

Abstract: A sensor includes a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode spaced from the first electrode, and a sensing medium on the substrate between the first electrode and the second electrode. The sensor medium includes a functionalized graphitic material and an uncondensed graphitic carbon nitride disposed upon the functionalized graphitic material. The sensor further includes a system for applying electromagnetic energy to the sensing medium to increase the conductance of the sensing medium, and circuitry including at least one measurement system in operative connection with the sensor to measure a variable relatable to the conductance of the sensing medium which is dependent upon the presence of an analyte to be detected.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to correct attribution errors and coverage bias for digital audio ratings are disclosed. An example method includes applying, by executing an instruction with a processor, a duration-based count matrix to first demographic data associated with collected impressions of digital audio to determine second demographic data, the duration-based count matrix being based on a misattribution adjustment matrix, applying, by executing an instruction with the processor, a coverage adjustment vector to the second demographic data to determine third demographic data, applying, by executing an instruction with the processor, a scaling factor to the third demographic data to determine fourth demographic data, and generating, by executing an instruction with the processor, ratings data at a daypart-level using the fourth demographic data, the ratings data associated with the digital audio.

Abstract: A machine for filling cannabis oil or other fluids into dispensing cartridges includes a fluid reservoir, a fluid pump, and an injection needle. The fluid pump may be disposed directly below the fluid reservoir, and the injection needle may be disposed directly below the fluid pump. A lift mechanism raises and lowers a movable cartridge holder to move a dispensing cartridge toward and away from the injection needle. A heater may be formed about the needle to heat fluid therein. Heaters may also be provided for heating the fluid reservoir and the fluid pump.

Abstract: A support structure for vibrating screening machine with either a flat screen deck or a crowned screen deck which use a coped and then capped variation of the same prefabricated rectangular tubular cross-member but in rotated orientations. The machine further providing support for a crowned screen media without using a crowned cross-member by providing stringers with differing vertical heights with the centermost stringer having the most height above a flat top cross-member. A plurality of crown straps coupled to a top surface of a cross-member, where the crown straps have a C-shaped portion at one end which has a portion thereof coupled to a top surface of a cross-member.

Abstract: A sensor includes a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode spaced from the first electrode, and a sensing medium on the substrate between the first electrode and the second electrode. The sensor medium includes a functionalized graphitic material and an uncondensed graphitic carbon nitride disposed upon the functionalized graphitic material. The sensor further includes a system for applying electromagnetic energy to the sensing medium to increase the conductance of the sensing medium, and circuitry including at least one measurement system in operative connection with the sensor to measure a variable relatable to the conductance of the sensing medium which is dependent upon the presence of an analyte to be detected.

Abstract: EL's Solutions All-Purpose cleaner is an all-organic, non-toxic, and edible multi use cleaner that cleans and removes dirt, germs, stains, and grease on kitchen sinks, floors, stove tops, counter tops, inside ovens, outside ovens, inside freezers/refrigerators, outside freezers/refrigerater's, walls, tables, toilets, tubs, bathroom/restroom sinks, furniture, mirrors, trash cans, shoes, clothes, computer surfaces, TV screens, monitor screens, modems, switches, routers, mobile device's screens, printers, mobile device's keyboards, and other electronic devices. EL's Solutions All-Purpose cleaner is used as an all-it-one cleaner and organic clear protectant for all motor vehicles. It will clean the outside paint surface of the vehicle and leave a biodegradable clear protective on it for 3 weeks. EL's Solutions All-Purpose cleaner also cleans and protects all interior surfaces in motor vehicles and motor vehicle's rims and wheels.