Abstract: An energy management unit (EMU) is disclosed. The EMU including: a cold plate sandwiched between a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB, the cold plate comprising one or more magnetics; wherein the cold plate is configured to cool both the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: An energy management unit (EMU) is disclosed. The EMU including: a cold plate sandwiched between a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB, the cold plate comprising one or more magnetics; wherein the cold plate is configured to cool both the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: An energy management unit (EMU) is disclosed. The EMU including: a cold plate sandwiched between a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB, the cold plate comprising one or more magnetics; wherein the cold plate is configured to cool both the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content.

Abstract: Internet bound traffic that is being routed through a particular interface within an edge router can, under some circumstances, be moved to a different interface. In some situations, one or more Internet protocol (IP) flows can be moved to a different interface within the same edge router. In other situations, one or more IP flows can be moved to a different interface within a different edge router. Decisions to move Internet traffic to a different interface can be based on information about interfaces within the various edge routers in a cloud computing provider's network, information about IP flows that are being sent through the various interfaces, peering capacity information and information about the latency associated with particular Internet paths. Some or all of the information that is used in connection with traffic steering decisions can be based on real-time measurements.

Abstract: A system and method of providing virtualized connectivity in a cloud services environment. A service provider network defines at least a first virtual private network and a second virtual private network for a respective first customer network and a second customer network. The service provider network includes at least one physical connection with a cloud services provider network where the at least one physical connection includes a first private virtual connection between the first virtual private network and the cloud services provider and a second private virtual connection between the second virtual private network and the cloud services provider.

Abstract: A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a surface treatment distribution apparatus and spray assembly apparatus method capable of applying a variety of surface treatments, for example mastic surface treatments, to a variety of highways, roadways and other asphalt surfaces of variable shapes and sizes. The invention generally includes a tank, pumps, operator station, control inputs, filter assemblies, spray bar and self cleaning spray tip assemblies. Each spray tip assembly includes a self cleaning functionality whereby the operator may remove any debris or clogging material from one or more spray tips with a pneumatically actuated plunger located in the spray tip assembly that acts to force the debris or blockage out of the spray tip. The plunger retracts after actuation and the spray tip assembly is then ready to resume spray operations as desired by the operator.

Abstract: A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content.

Abstract: A rotor for an electromagnetic apparatus including: ferromagnetic laminates stacked along a longitudinal axis of the rotor; non-magnetic laminates stacked along the longitudinal axis, wherein the non-magnetic laminates are between the ferromagnetic annular laminates; cavities in the rotor formed by aligned slots in the ferromagnetic and non-magnetic laminates, wherein the cavities are parallel to the axis of the rotor, and a permanent magnet(s) in each of the aligned cavities. The laminates may each be an annular disc or may be segments arranged in an annular array around a shaft of the rotor.

Abstract: A system and method of providing virtualized connectivity in a cloud services environment. A service provider network defines at least a first virtual private network and a second virtual private network for a respective first customer network and a second customer network. The service provider network includes at least one physical connection with a cloud services provider network where the at least one physical connection includes a first private virtual connection between the first virtual private network and the cloud services provider and a second private virtual connection between the second virtual private network and the cloud services provider.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a surface treatment distribution apparatus and spray assembly apparatus method capable of applying a variety of surface treatments, for example mastic surface treatments, to a variety of highways, roadways and other asphalt surfaces of variable shapes and sizes. The invention generally includes a tank, pumps, operator station, control inputs, filter assemblies, spray bar and self cleaning spray tip assemblies. Each spray tip assembly includes a self cleaning functionality whereby the operator may remove any debris or clogging material from one or more spray tips with a pneumatically actuated plunger located in the spray tip assembly that acts to force the debris or blockage out of the spray tip. The plunger retracts after actuation and the spray tip assembly is then ready to resume spray operations as desired by the operator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method comprising a portable mastic sealer production process which allows an operator to locate the mastic sealer production equipment in the vicinity of the roadway worksite. The apparatus comprises two mobile trailers, one comprising the clay plant and the other comprising the mastic plant. The clay plant is a trailer based mobile mixing plant with a mixing tank for mixing proportioning and mixing a clay slurry which is then stored in a clay slurry storage tank. The mastic plant is a trailer based mobile mixing plant which mixes the clay slurry received from the mobile clay mixing plant with polymers, aggregate and other desired additives to form the mastic sealant. The mixed sealant is then transferred to a finished mastic storage tank or spraying equipment to provide an available supply of mastic sealant for operations at the roadway worksite.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a surface treatment distribution apparatus and spray assembly apparatus method capable of applying a variety of surface treatments, for example mastic surface treatments, to a variety of highways, roadways and other asphalt surfaces of variable shapes and sizes. The invention generally includes a tank, pumps, operator station, control inputs, filter assemblies, spray bar and self cleaning spray tip assemblies. Each spray tip assembly includes a self cleaning functionality whereby the operator may remove any debris or clogging material from one or more spray tips with a pneumatically actuated plunger located in the spray tip assembly that acts to force the debris or blockage out of the spray tip. The plunger retracts after actuation and the spray tip assembly is then ready to resume spray operations as desired by the operator.

Abstract: Determining whether two merchant location database entries are describing the same merchant location. A subject merchant location database entry and comparison candidate merchant location database entries include a DBA name field, a street address field, and one or more additional descriptive fields descriptive of one or more predetermined characteristics of the respective merchant location. The subject merchant location database entry is compared to a set populated with candidate merchant location database entries, candidates having a predetermined minimum textural similarity with the subject merchant location database entry on the basis of each entry's DBA name field or street address field.

Abstract: A Wye ring system for a rotor of a generator includes a replacement Wye ring configured to replace an existing Wye ring serving as a floating neutral connection in the rotor. The replacement Wye ring is positioned radially inside the existing Wye ring and co-axial with the rotor. A fastening system is configured for mechanically and electrically connecting the replacement Wye ring to a plurality of connection lugs. The plurality of connection lugs are electrically connected to the rotor windings. The replacement Wye ring replaces the floating neutral connection of the existing Wye ring.

Abstract: A method for servicing a rotor of a generator includes the steps of, dismantling a non-drive end of the generator, removing insulation from portions of an existing Wye ring and existing connection lugs, removing portions of the existing Wye ring near the existing connection lugs, installing a replacement Wye ring in the generator, connecting the replacement Wye ring to the existing connection lugs, and insulating the replacement Wye ring and the existing connection lugs. The method is performed on the generator in-situ.

Abstract: A method for servicing a rotor of a generator includes the steps of, dismantling a non-drive end of the generator, removing insulation from portions of an existing Wye ring and existing connection lugs, removing portions of the existing Wye ring near the existing connection lugs, installing a replacement Wye ring in the generator, connecting the replacement Wye ring to the existing connection lugs, and insulating the replacement Wye ring and the existing connection lugs. The method is performed on the generator in-situ.

Abstract: A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service are provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Before providing the cleansed and/or augmented merchant information, a determination is made of whether a “do not recognize” call is likely, based upon a determination by a computing device of whether or not the merchant is on a “watch-list” of merchants. The “watch-list” is previously generated based upon one or several factors, including whether or not a minimum number or percentage of previous transactions have resulted in charge-backs, whether DNR transactions associated with the merchant were previously reported, or if an acquirer, issuer, or third-party payment provider recommends the merchant for inclusion.

Abstract: A Wye ring system for a rotor of a generator includes a replacement Wye ring configured to replace an existing Wye ring serving as a floating neutral connection in the rotor. The replacement Wye ring is positioned radially inside the existing Wye ring and co-axial with the rotor. A fastening system is configured for mechanically and electrically connecting the replacement Wye ring to a plurality of connection lugs. The plurality of connection lugs are electrically connected to the rotor windings. The replacement Wye ring replaces the floating neutral connection of the existing Wye ring.