Abstract: A decorative pillow cover assembly for converting a sleeping pillow into a decorative pillow is provided including a decorative pillow cover including a first cover portion and a second cover portion which can be hinged to one another, or fully separable from one another. A pillow securing device can be formed on an internal surface of the second cover portion for securing the sleeping pillow inside a space formed between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. A cover securing device can be provided along edges of the first cover portion and the second cover portion for securing the first cover portion and the second cover portion together. Additionally, a peripheral decorative flap can be removably attached to a periphery of the decorative pillow cover.

Abstract: An image recognition (IR) computing device is provided herein, the IR computing device configured to receive a search request from a user computing device instructing the IR computing device to conduct a search for a subject clothing item pictured in a subject image, the search request including the subject image. The IR computing device is further configured to analyze the subject image and compare a plurality of vendor images to the subject image. The IR computing device may employ an object recognition component to analyze and compare the images. The IR computing device is further configured to generate a list of potential matches to the subject image, transmit the list of potential matches to the user computing device for display to a user within a clothing match app, and receive an indication from the user computing device of whether the search was successful or unsuccessful.

Abstract: A multifunction hook assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. That multifunction hook assembly includes a housing having a recess and first and second pivoting hooks carried on the housing. The two pivoting hooks are displaceable between stowed positions received within the recess and deployed positions projecting from the recess. An improved cargo management system is also provided. That improved cargo management system incorporates the multifunction hook assembly.

Abstract: An image recognition (IR) computing device is provided herein, the IR computing device configured to receive a search request from a user computing device instructing the IR computing device to conduct a search for a subject clothing item pictured in a subject image, the search request including the subject image. The IR computing device is further configured to analyze the subject image and compare a plurality of vendor images to the subject image. The IR computing device may employ an object recognition component to analyze and compare the images. The IR computing device is further configured to generate a list of potential matches to the subject image, transmit the list of potential matches to the user computing device for display to a user within a clothing match app, and receive an indication from the user computing device of whether the search was successful or unsuccessful.

Abstract: A multifunction hook assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. That multifunction hook assembly includes a housing having a recess and first and second pivoting hooks carried on the housing. The two pivoting hooks are displaceable between stowed positions received within the recess and deployed positions projecting from the recess. An improved cargo management system is also provided. That improved cargo management system incorporates the multifunction hook assembly.

Abstract: An image recognition (IR) computing device is provided herein, the IR computing device configured to receive a search request from a user computing device instructing the IR computing device to conduct a search for a subject clothing item pictured in a subject image, the search request including the subject image. The IR computing device is further configured to analyze the subject image and compare a plurality of vendor images to the subject image. The IR computing device may employ an object recognition component to analyze and compare the images. The IR computing device is further configured to generate a list of potential matches to the subject image, transmit the list of potential matches to the user computing device for display to a user within a clothing match app, and receive an indication from the user computing device of whether the search was successful or unsuccessful.

Abstract: The disclosure provides isolated—, compositions comprising—and methods of culturing —a Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism. The method comprises inoculating a liquid media or solid media with a sample comprising the Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism and incubating the liquid media or solid media at a temperature between 25-44° C. under anaerobic conditions. Also provided is isolated Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism, compositions comprising Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 organism and methods and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to primers for the universal amplification and detection of Archaea, which primers are designed based on a multiple sequence alignment of Archaea Type II chaperonin (thermo-some) genes. For detection of Archaea having templates with a GC content of below 60%, primers are designed so that inosine residues are found at degenerate positions. For amplification of higher GC content templates, degenerate positions are replaced with specific nucleotide bases found in the high GC organism. The primers are useful for detecting, identifying and quantifying Archaea in a sample and for determining a phylogenetic relationship of a test Archaea organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to primers for the universal amplification and detection of Archaea, which primers are designed based on a multiple sequence alignment of Archaea Type II chaperonin (thermo-some) genes. For detection of Archaea having templates with a GC content of below 60%, primers are designed so that inosine residues are found at degenerate positions. For amplification of higher GC content templates, degenerate positions are replaced with specific nucleotide bases found in the high GC organism. The primers are useful for detecting, identifying and quantifying Archaea in a sample and for determining a phylogenetic relationship of a test Archaea organism.

Abstract: A method of screening for, diagnosing or detecting the presence of Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 and/or colitis in a subject comprising detecting a Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 polynucleotide or polypeptide in a sample of the subject, wherein detection of the Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 polynucleotide or polypeptide is indicative of the presence Brachyspira sp. Sask30446 and/or that the subject has colitis or has an increased risk of developing colitis.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a readily water-dispersible particulate composition comprising by weight of dry matter at least 10% of xanthan gum and not more than 60% of starch, said composition being characterized in that the xanthan gum present in the composition can be dispersed completely within 2 minutes in distilled water of 25° C. at a concentration of 0.7% based on the dry weight of xanthan. The particulate xanthan gum compositions of the present invention exhibit unique viscosity enhancing properties that are dependent on the electrolyte levels of the aqueous environment in which they are applied. The favorable properties of the xanthan compositions according to the invention can be realized without resorting to chemical modification of the xanthan gum. The xanthan compositions according to the present invention can be applied advantageously in e.g. food products and oil drilling fluids.

Abstract: A toolbar that persists in a browser window across multiple Web pages during a browsing session is displayed. This toolbar includes multiple toolbar buttons. An updated toolbar is automatically received from a remote toolbar source that is independent of the multiple Web pages, and this updated toolbar includes a change to the toolbar buttons. The toolbar in the browser is replaced, during the browsing session, with this updated toolbar. The toolbar can also include one or more buttons based at least in part on customization information regarding a user of the browser.

Abstract: We have developed the primer pair H1511 and H1261 as a replacement for primer pair H279/H280 for specific amplification of cpn60 universal target sequences in genomic DNA or in complex DNA mixtures, including those with high G+C content.

Abstract: A toolbar that persists in a browser window across multiple Web pages during a browsing session is displayed. This toolbar includes multiple toolbar buttons. An updated toolbar is automatically received from a remote toolbar source that is independent of the multiple Web pages, and this updated toolbar includes a change to the toolbar buttons. The toolbar in the browser is replaced, during the browsing session, with this updated toolbar. The toolbar can also include one or more buttons based at least in part on customization information regarding a user of the browser.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a PCR primer pair for amplication of chaperonin-60 (cpn60) targets having high G+C content and to a PCR primer “cocktail” to improve the representation of diverse sequences in chaperonin-60 based PCR product libraries derived from complex templates. In previous cpn60-based and 16S rDNA-based studies of mammalian intestinal microbiota, it has been observed that some classes of organisms such as the Actinobacteria, which are known through culture-based studies to be present in large numbers in these environments, are underrepresented or even absent from PCR product libraries. Using library sequence data and reference cpn60 sequence data from cpnDB, the chaperonin sequence database, we designed a pair of PCR primers which can be used alone for higher G+C content targets and, when used in combination with a previously developed degenerate, universal cpn60 primer pair, improve the representation of complex templates with high G+C content.

Abstract: We have developed the primer pair H1511 and H1261 as a replacement for primer pair H279/H280 for specific amplification of cpn60 universal target sequences in genomic DNA or in complex DNA mixtures, including those with high G+C content.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a readily water-dispersible particulate composition comprising by weight of dry matter at least 10% of xanthan gum and not more than 60% of starch, said composition being characterised in that the xanthan gum present in the composition can be dispersed completely within 2 minutes in distilled water of 25° C. at a concentration of 0.7% based on the dry weight of xanthan. The particulate xanthan gum compositions of the present invention exhibit unique viscosity enhancing properties that are dependent on the electrolyte levels of the aqueous environment in which they are applied. The favourable properties of the xanthan compositions according to the invention can be realised without resorting to chemical modification of the xanthan gum. The xanthan compositions according to the present invention can be applied advantageously in e.g. food products and oil drilling fluids.

Abstract: Updating a database while minimizing resources on a database server instance. One or more indexes are created prior to propagating updated data associated with the database to a computing device associated with the database server instance for access.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for ergonomic dental instruments for dental professionals with small hands. In one embodiment, a dental instrument includes an elongated metal handle having a length in the range of about 3-7/16 inches to about 3-15/16 inches and a diameter in the range of about 1/4 inches to about 3/4 inches. A working end may be operably coupled to one or both ends of the handle via a sweated fit. The length and knurling of the elongated metal shaft and terminal shaft facilitate optimum performance for the user.

Abstract: The concentration of non-volatile residue in a test solvent is determined by generating multiple liquid droplets from a liquid stream including the solvent and ultrapure water. The droplets are dried to form a stream of multiple particles of the non-volatile residue. A supply of ultrapure deionized water is caused to flow continuously toward a non-volatile residue monitor, at a constant fluid flow rate. Upstream of the residue monitor, a syringe is provided for intermittently injecting a test solvent into the fluid stream. In one case, the solvent is injected for several minutes at a constant flow rate substantially less than that of the ultrapure water. A mixing valve, downstream of the point of solvent introduction, causes turbulent flow to thoroughly mix the solvent and water. In an alternative approach, a syringe is used to instantaneously inject solvent in the form of bursts.