Abstract: A pretreated silica material includes silica particles, an organosilane coupling agent bonded to the silica particles, and polyethylene glycol contacting the silica particles. The pretreated silica material may be used in a rubber composition which also includes one or more vulcanizable elastomers and a curing agent. A tire tread or other part of a tire may be formed from the rubber composition.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present specification describes a medicine dispensing system for automatically dispensing medication at a predetermined time. The system includes a cartridge that carries a strip of medicine pouches. When the cartridge is dropped into a dispensing unit, it automatically aligns with the dispensing unit without requiring any installation work from the user. The automatic alignment is enabled because of self-aligning features manufactured in the cartridge housing.

Abstract: A device for use in conjunction with a parcel receptacle apparatus in an automated secured package delivery system. When an item is delivered to a purchaser of the item, a simultaneous confirmation of the delivery and the status of the item is sent to each of the purchaser and a shipper of the item over a network, and immediately informs both a purchaser and shipper of situations where delivery items are placed which are too large to be accommodated within the parcel receptacle apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access system for permitting access through an entranceway when a visitor provides at least a vaccination confirmation of the visitor and a vaccination confirmation code. The present invention also relates to an access system for an entranceway having a facial recognition device mounted proximate to the entranceway that, when utilized and it is determined a visitor is wearing a mask, deactivates temporarily a motion/presence detector scanning an area immediately adjacent or close to the entranceway and permits entry (or exit) for the visitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mask wearing reminder system having a facial recognition device mounted proximate to an entranceway. When approaching the entranceway the visitor must first utilize facial recognition confirming the traveller is wearing a mask to gain entry or exit through the entranceway. When the facial recognition device is utilized it transmits a signal to a processor which then deactivates temporarily a motion/presence detector scanning an area immediately adjacent or close to the entranceway and the door locking device and thus permits entry or exit for the visitor. If facial recognition has not been utilized, the proximity detector will remain armed, and the door shall remain locked.

Abstract: An automated, secured package, delivery system which provides simultaneous confirmation to the purchaser and shipper, and possesses a remote locking/unlocking feature whereby delivery of the shipped item and retrieval thereof, can be effected. When an item is delivered to a purchaser of the item, a confirmation of the delivery and the status of the item is sent to each of the purchaser and a shipper of the item over a network. Remote locking and unlocking of a component accessible by the purchaser over the network is provided, which can be locked upon delivery of the item, and unlocked by the purchaser when desired to access the item.

Abstract: A device for use in conjunction with a parcel receptacle apparatus in an automated secured package delivery system. When an item is delivered to a purchaser of the item, a simultaneous confirmation of the delivery and the status of the item is sent to each of the purchaser and a shipper of the item over a network, and immediately informs both a purchaser and shipper of situations where delivery items are placed which are too large to be accommodated within the parcel receptacle apparatus.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an underwater vehicle includes a vehicle body having a frame enclosed by a fairing. The vehicle body extends between a proximal end and a distal end and defining an interior. A nose is disposed at the proximal end of the vehicle body. The nose has a tow system configured to move between a tow position and a stow position. A propulsion system is disposed at the distal end of the vehicle body. The propulsion system includes a plurality of control fins and a thruster. A power distribution system is housed in the interior of the vehicle body. The power distribution system includes a first power system housed in a first pressure vessel and a second power system housed in a second pressure vessel. The first pressure vessel is isolated from the second pressure vessel.

Abstract: An automated, secured package, delivery system which provides simultaneous confirmation to the purchaser and shipper, and possesses a remote locking/unlocking feature whereby delivery of the shipped item and retrieval thereof, can be effected. When an item is delivered to a purchaser of the item, a confirmation of the delivery and the status of the item is sent to each of the purchaser and a shipper of the item over a network. Remote locking and unlocking of a component accessible by the purchaser over the network is provided, which can be locked upon delivery of the item, and unlocked by the purchaser when desired to access the item.

Abstract: Storage systems store data in a storage pool comprising storage devices or virtual devices. The storage pool may be allocated for a particular purpose. If a virtual device within the storage pool needs to be repurposed, the virtual device is removed from the storage pool. Data is moved from the removed virtual device to one or more target virtual devices. Segments of the source virtual device being removed are copied to target virtual devices. Mapping tables associating source segments with target segments are stored. If the storage system receives a request to access data stored on a virtual device that is removed, the storage system processes the mapping tables to determine where the data is stored.

Abstract: A storage system maintains copies of a source database to allow virtual databases to be provisioned. Transaction logs received from the source database are applied to database blocks stored in the storage system to update the database blocks. The storage system checks if there are defect in the transaction logs of the source database. If a defect in transaction logs is detected, the storage system obtains a latest copy of the source database. The storage system matches database blocks of the received copy with database blocks already available in the storage system to determine whether a corresponding database block is already available in the storage system. If a received database block is different from database blocks already available at the storage system, the received database block is stored in the storage system. The database blocks may be matched using a hash value of the database blocks.

Abstract: A system for storing and dispensing discrete doses of pharmaceuticals includes: a housing with an internal cavity having a front wall with first and second windows; multiple storage locations positioned within the housing; and a carrier assembly positioned and movable within the housing. The carrier assembly is configured to receive a pharmaceutical dose package loaded into either the first or second window and convey the pharmaceutical dose package to one of the storage locations for storage therein, and is further configured to retrieve a pharmaceutical dose package from one of the storage locations and return the pharmaceutical dose package to the first or second window for dispensing therefrom.

Abstract: A fish processing apparatus. The fish processing apparatus includes a cutting board, a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp is coupled to the cutting board. The second clamp is slidably coupled to the cutting board so that the second clamp may slide towards and away from the first clamp.

Abstract: A storage system maintains copies of a source database to allow virtual databases to be provisioned. Transaction logs received from the source database are applied to database blocks stored in the storage system to update the database blocks. The storage system checks if there are defect in the transaction logs of the source database. If a defect in transaction logs is detected, the storage system obtains a latest copy of the source database. The storage system matches database blocks of the received copy with database blocks already available in the storage system to determine whether a corresponding database block is already available in the storage system. If a received database block is different from database blocks already available at the storage system, the received database block is stored in the storage system. The database blocks may be matched using a hash value of the database blocks.

Abstract: The present specification describes a medicine dispensing system for automatically dispensing medication at a predetermined time. The system includes a cartridge that carries a strip of medicine pouches. When the cartridge is dropped into a dispensing unit, it automatically aligns with the dispensing unit without requiring any installation work from the user. The automatic alignment is enabled because of self-aligning features manufactured in the cartridge housing.