Abstract: Embodiments include a cloud-based computing architecture that includes successive layers configured to process asynchronous requests received from applications. Each layer includes a load balancer configured to balance a load of the layer independent of any other layer of the successive layers. The cloud-based computing architecture includes channels communicatively coupling the successive layers such that any layer of the successive layers is configured to communicate asynchronously with a successive layer over one or more channels of the channels.

Abstract: The application discloses methods, apparatus, and computer programs for providing a visual database for managing medical images, the toolsets for working with the visual database, and a telemedicine system for enabling anonymous distribution of medical images for diagnostic purposes are disclosed below.

Abstract: An apparatus for a present depth adapter (10) having a flared body that is narrow at the bottom (68) with a wider top portion (46) and a central recess or throughbore (50) extending therethrough. The present invention (10) comes in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock (18) used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top of the recess (50) until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottom (68) of the preset depth adapter makes contact with the stud (16) regardless of whether the stud is wood or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock (18) and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention (10) forms a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock (18).

Abstract: A nail gun is configured with a guide channel for receiving a plurality of preset nails each of which is provided with a generally frustoconical sleeve that is traversed by a nail shaft and surrounds a nail head. The guide channel is configured with a guide surface extending substantially parallel to respective opposing peripheral segments of the sleeve. The nail gun further has a driver bit configured with a bottom pedestal dimensioned to impact upon the nail head while avoiding contact with the top face of the sleeve. The nail gun also includes a stud finder facilitating coupling between the work piece and a stud.

Abstract: An apparatus for a present depth adapter (10) having a flared body that is narrow at the bottom (68) with a wider top portion (46) and a central recess or throughbore (50) extending therethrough. The present invention (10) comes in a variety of sizes wherein the depth from top to bottom is slightly less than the thickness of common sheetrock (18) used in the industry. The shaft of the screw or nail is inserted through the top of the recess (50) until the head rests thereagainst. The screw or nail is installed and cannot be driven any further once the bottom (68) of the preset depth adapter makes contact with the stud (16) regardless of whether the stud is wood or steel. This results in each screw or nail being countersunk to the proper depth and prevents the hardware from being driven too far into the sheetrock (18) and compromising the fastening integrity thereof. The flared shape of the present invention (10) forms a plug that assures an absolute bond to the sheetrock (18).

Abstract: A test tool for a reactor vessel level instrumentation system which simulates and verifies the values of input signals applied to the instrumentation system. The test tool includes potentiometers for simulating the signals produced by resistance temperature detectors, switches for simulating pump status and isolator overrange limit signals, a power supply, resistors and potentiometers for simulating temperature hot sensors and a pressure wide range sensor, and potentiometers and resistors for simulating differential pressure cell signals. The invention also includes a switchable meter for verifying the values of the various input signals simulated.