Abstract: A manufacturing system includes a tape advancing through the manufacturing system and a station of the manufacturing system. The tape includes a first portion having grains of an inorganic material bound by an organic binder. The station of the manufacturing system receives the first portion of the tape and prepares the tape for sintering by chemically changing the organic binder and/or removing the organic binder from the first portion of the tape, leaving the grains of the inorganic material, to form a second portion of the tape and, at least in part, prepare the tape for sintering.

Abstract: An excavation apparatus includes a supporting linkage mountable to a vehicle, and a rotary spindle operable to drive a coring element about a cutting axis. The supporting linkage supports the rotary spindle and is operable to displace the rotary spindle relative to a ground surface. The supporting linkage can lower the rotary spindle to a deployed position and raise the rotary spindle to a stored position. The cutting axis can be maintained in a vertical direction in the deployed and stored positions. The rotary spindle can move relative to the supporting linkage about a hinge axis. The hinge axis can be generally parallel to the vertical direction.

Abstract: Resource exchange platform for integrating and facilitating direct resource exchanges and resource tracking between multiple organizations. The platform may establish an exchange program directly between organizations to identify, trade, and settle the transfer of physical resources physically and/or electronically. The resource exchange platform provides a more efficient exchange of physical resources, more secure trackable resource exchanges, and more agency insight into resource exchanges in order to identify potential interactions involving misappropriated resources.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for a safe resource recycler system and network. The system provides a network and platform for authorized entities for provisional resource deployment and manipulation. In this way, the system may provide safe resource ingestion outside deposit window times. Upon ingestion, the system provides an authorized entity an application tool for internal management and manipulation of provisional resources.

Abstract: Resource exchange platform for integrating and facilitating direct resource exchanges and resource tracking between multiple organizations. The platform may establish an exchange program directly between organizations to identify, trade, and settle the transfer of physical resources physically and/or electronically. The resource exchange platform provides a more efficient exchange of physical resources, more secure trackable resource exchanges, and more agency insight into resource exchanges in order to identify potential interactions involving misappropriated resources.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for end-to-end resource visibility and tracking. In this way, an electronic tag is generated and distributed on a block chain network. The tag may identify a resource set and ultimately integrate with downstream systems for visualization of resource deposits and distributions within the bag. In this way, the invention provides a tool for a single source platform for tracking of status checks and digitized resource chain monitoring network. In this way, the invention creates a complete end-to-end digital fingerprint of physical resource tracking during a life cycle utilizing block chain technology with a distributed ledger to identify each touch point of the life cycle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment. Feeding a generated artificial intelligent engine one or more carrier information, geographic information, regulatory information, cost analytics, and/or user analytics in real-time. The invention performs predictive analytic processing for best mode of generation and distribution of physical documents that satisfy the user expectations, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. As such, the invention generates an optimized document printing and distribution schedule for user physical document printing and distribution.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for intelligent systematic physical document fulfillment. Feeding a generated artificial intelligent engine one or more carrier information, geographic information, regulatory information, cost analytics, and/or user analytics in real-time. The invention performs predictive analytic processing for best mode of generation and distribution of physical documents that satisfy the user expectations, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. As such, the invention generates an optimized document printing and distribution schedule for user physical document printing and distribution.

Abstract: A self-propelled, towable coring apparatus includes a base structure having at least one primary wheel. A rotary spindle drives a coring element. A support mechanism supports the rotary spindle and displaces the rotary spindle upwardly and downwardly relative to a ground surface. At least one engine is supported by the base structure and provides power to the at least one primary wheel to propel the apparatus, and to the rotary spindle to drive the coring element. A tow member is connected to the base structure for trailering the apparatus by a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A self-propelled, towable coring apparatus includes a base structure having at least one primary wheel. A rotary spindle drives a coring element. A support mechanism supports the rotary spindle and displaces the rotary spindle upwardly and downwardly relative to a ground surface. At least one engine is supported by the base structure and provides power to the at least one primary wheel to propel the apparatus, and to the rotary spindle to drive the coring element. A tow member is connected to the base structure for trailering the apparatus by a towing vehicle.

Abstract: In one non-limiting aspect, the invention provides a method for detecting the quality of a biological molecule comprising forming a first mixture of ingredients comprising: (i) a first binding agent that specifically binds to a tag, wherein the first binding agent is attached to a solid support; (ii) a decoy comprising a first portion comprising the tag attached to a second portion comprising an anchor; (iii) a sensor attached to a second binding agent that specifically binds to the anchor; and (iv) a sample suspected of containing a high quality biological molecule comprising a tag, wherein the tag of the high quality biological molecule is accessible; allowing interaction of the ingredients such that the sensor provides an output signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score.

Abstract: Provided are methods and kits for analyzing biomarkers in one or more signal transduction pathways in a cell. In some embodiments, the methods and kits of the invention permit simultaneous analysis of more than one biomarker and/or more than one signal transduction pathway. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for detecting whether a cell treated with an agent targeting a targeted biomarker is responding to the agent, or whether the cell is developing resistance to the agent. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for determining which biomarker to target in a diseased or damaged cell, or which pathway an agent is targeting in an agent-treated cell. The invention provides kits for carrying out the described methods.

Abstract: In one non-limiting aspect, the invention provides a method for detecting the quality of a biological molecule comprising forming a first mixture of ingredients comprising: (i) a first binding agent that specifically binds to a tag, wherein the first binding agent is attached to a solid support; (ii) a decoy comprising a first portion comprising the tag attached to a second portion comprising an anchor; (iii) a sensor attached to a second binding agent that specifically binds to the anchor; and (iv) a sample suspected of containing a high quality biological molecule comprising a tag, wherein the tag of the high quality biological molecule is accessible; allowing interaction of the ingredients such that the sensor provides an output signal

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score.

Abstract: An excavation apparatus includes a base structure mountable to a vehicle, and a first supporting member pivotally coupled to the base structure. The first supporting member is pivotable about a pivot axis that is generally parallel to a lateral direction between a retracted position and an advanced position. A second supporting member is rotatably coupled to the first supporting member. A rotary spindle is supported by the second supporting member and extends lengthwise along a cutting axis and is rotatable thereabout for driving a cutting element. When the first supporting member is in the advanced position, the second supporting member is rotatable about a rotation axis that is generally parallel to a longitudinal direction between a stowed position in which the cutting axis is generally parallel to the lateral direction and a deployed position in which the cutting axis is generally parallel to a vertical direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to calculating a return on investment score of an application for an organization. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may receive a plurality of data items that reflect content created by a user, each of the plurality of data items corresponding to data item categories; receive a plurality of designations associated with the data items; and calculate return on investment scores for the data item categories based on the designations and the data items.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score.

Abstract: New oil-based foam drilling fluids for oil and/or gas wells include a base oil, a foaming agent and a polymer including at least one aromatic olefin monomer and at least one diene monomer. The polymer improves foam properties rendering a foam stable at temperatures at or above 350° F.