Abstract: A method of operating a cooktop appliance in a sauce reduction mode includes operating a heating element of the cooktop appliance at a first power level during a preheat stage and operating the heating element at a second power level during a reduction stage after the preheat stage. The second power level is different from the first power level. The method further includes determining that the reduction stage has ended and decreasing the power level of the heating element because the reduction stage has ended. The method also includes providing a user notification that the sauce reduction mode is complete.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05R379 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05R379 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05R379 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05R379, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05R379 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05R379 and methods of using maize variety X05R379 are disclosed.

Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.

Abstract: A hooked pipe coupling includes a first pipe coupling segment comprising a first arcuate body portion defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first hook extending from the first end, and a first fastener lug extending from the second end, the first arcuate body portion defining a first sloped ledge surface; and a second pipe coupling segment comprising a second arcuate body portion defining a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, a second hook extending from the third end, and a second fastener lug extending from the fourth end, the second arcuate body portion defining a second sloped ledge surface; wherein the first sloped ledge surface presses against the second sloped ledge surface in a tightened configuration of the hooked pipe coupling to prevent axial movement of the first pipe coupling segment relative to the second pipe coupling segment.

Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular adaptive distributed antenna systems (V-ADAS) or distributed antenna farms. In exemplary embodiments, the system may include antennas that are sharable with one or more software defined radio (SDR) instances. In exemplary embodiments, the system may be configured to be operable for dynamic selection of the best antenna(s) for the specific situation, e.g., for high reliability communication and/or power and performance optimization, rural versus urban, shadowing effects of the vehicle itself and/or nearby obstructions, etc. In exemplary embodiments, the system may be configured to power down one or more of the remote active antennas that are not needed.

Abstract: A pipe coupling segment includes an arcuate body portion defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first axial side, and a second axial side opposite the first axial side; a hook extending from the first end of the arcuate body portion, wherein the hook defines a shank portion and a bend portion, the shank portion extending in a substantially radially outward direction from the arcuate body portion and the bend portion extending in a substantially axial direction from the shank portion, the bend portion defining an upper engagement surface, the upper engagement surface defining a sloped portion angled rearwardly towards the shank portion; and a fastener lug extending from the second end of the arcuate body portion.

Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a personal care composition comprising sulfur, wherein the method comprises a) Providing a composition comprising a surfactant, a stabilizing agent(s) and water, wherein the composition comprises at least about 3.0% surfactant and a stabilizing agent(s) sufficient to build a yield stress of at least 0.06 Pa; b) Mixing the composition in Step (a) wherein an agitation mechanism tip speed (as calculated by {agitator outer circumference [m/revolution]}*{agitator revolution rate [revolutions/s]}) is between about 1.5 m/s and about 2.7 m/s; with a recirculation turnover rate (as calculated by {recirculation pump rate [L/hour]}/{full turnover volume [L/turnover]}) of greater than 1.8 turnovers/hour; c) Adding sulfur to the composition of Step (b)—wherein the conditions of Step (b) are maintained while adding sulfur and until the personal care composition is prepared.

Abstract: A composition having one or more leak resistant capsules.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to biological methods for producing terpenes and to engineered cells and microorganisms capable of such production.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a drug delivery includes a valve housing having a first side and a second side positioned opposite from the first side, a cannula having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the cannula defining a central passageway, and a valve sleeve defining a cannula space. The valve sleeve is configured to move from a pre-use position where the first end of the cannula is received within the cannula space to a use position where the first end of the cannula extends outside of the valve sleeve and the cannula space. The valve sleeve is configured to contact a container of the drug delivery device before any other element of the valve assembly when the valve sleeve moves from a pre-use position to the use position.

Abstract: Provided is an ammunition container lid for use with an ammunition canister. The container lid includes a four-sided frame, a cover, a hinge assembly, a feed tray, a latch, and a Last Round Switch. The hinge assembly includes a repeating pattern of ammunition can hinge sections, feed tray hinge sections, and cover hinge sections with a rod holding the sections together. The lid has an integrated aerodynamic forward face that matches the curvature of the ammunition can. The feed tray assembly is incorporated into the container lid to prevent a reduction in ammunition can capacity. The cover and feed tray rotate on the same axis, thereby resulting in simplified, ergonomic operation, which eliminates the problems inherent in current designs that can open directly into the airstream during flight. The inventive lid does not require special tools for installation/removal and does not reduce ammunition can capacity.

Abstract: A method may include directing a top heating element according to a first cooking cycle that includes a high heat output of the top heating element. The method may also include detecting an oven temperature greater than or equal to the predetermined cooking threshold within the cooking chamber and directing, in response to detecting the oven temperature greater than or equal to the predetermined cooking threshold, the top heating element according to a second cooking cycle for a set time period. The second cooking cycle may include a periodic heat output and a second-cycle predetermined cooking temperature within the cooking chamber. The method may further include determining expiration of the set time period and adjusting heat within the cooking chamber in response to determining expiration of the set time period.

Abstract: An oven appliance may provide for a method of adaptive cooking. The method may include receiving an oven temperature signal to indicate an oven temperature and directing activation of a bottom heating element according to a first heating cycle based on the oven temperature signal. The method may further include receiving a bottom temperature signal to indicate a bottom temperature and directing activation of the bottom heating element according to a second heating cycle based on the bottom temperature signal, the second heating cycle being distinct from the first heating cycle.

Abstract: An oven appliance may include a cabinet, a plurality of chamber walls, a top heating element, an oven temperature sensor, and a controller. The plurality of chamber walls may define a cooking chamber. The oven temperature sensor may be disposed within the cabinet to detect a temperature within the cooking chamber. The controller may be configured to initiate a cooking operation that includes directing initial activation of the top heating element according to an initial offset temperature threshold, detecting a first temperature value at the oven temperature sensor that is greater than the initial offset temperature threshold, reducing heat output at the top heating element in response to detecting the first temperature value, and directing, following reducing heat output, reactivation of the top heating element according to a predetermined maximum threshold at the oven temperature sensor, the predetermined maximum threshold being distinct from the initial offset threshold.

Abstract: An oven appliance or method may provide for directing a pre-cooking setting of a first heating element and receiving a first-sensor temperature signal from a first temperature sensor. Receiving the first-sensor temperature signal may occur during the pre-cooking setting of the first heating element. The method may also include determining a first progress value based on the first-sensor temperature signal and a first fractional constant. The first fractional constant may be a predetermined proportion of a pre-cooking phase. The method may further include receiving a second-sensor temperature signal from a second temperature sensor and determining a second progress value based on the second-sensor temperature signal and a second fractional constant. The second fractional constant may be a predetermined proportion of the pre-cooking phase. The method may still further include directing display of a progress icon based on the first progress value and the second progress value.

Abstract: This document describes systems and processes manufacturing and distributing stone slabs, such as including distributing a stone slab and a slab image file associated with the stone slab. The slab image file may include an image and associated information to facilitate one or more operations related to the stone slab.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R826 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R826 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R826 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R826, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R826 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R826 and methods of using maize variety X00R826 are disclosed.

Abstract: A coupling segment includes an arcuate segment body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first shoulder that is formed proximate to the first end and comprises a first fastener pad extending outwardly from the arcuate segment body, the first shoulder further defining an interior edge; and a first pivot extending from the first shoulder at the interior edge, wherein the first pivot is cast monolithically with the arcuate segment body and the first shoulder.