Abstract: A composite structure for use in tiling surfaces is disclosed. The composite structure can include a fiber matrix impregnated with a water-activated setting material. The composite structure can be wet and then compressed between a tile and an application surface. The composite structure can cure to provide a support surface for the tile.

Abstract: Events may be classified in a staged manner using one or more neural networks and explicit classifiers. For example, a method may be performed which comprises classifying an event using a first explicit classifier, a neural network classifier, and a second explicit classifier. In such a method, classifying the event using the first explicit classifier may provide an initial classification for the event, and that initial classification may be a basis for classifying the event using the neural network classifier. Similarly, classifying the event using the neural network classifier may provide a neural network classification for the event, and the event may be classified using the second explicit classifier on the basis of the neural network classification. When the event is processed by the second explicit classifier, this may provide an output classification, and that output classification may be used as a basis for processing the event.

Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an easy to a dual latch system that work simultaneously for locking a blade iron part of a ceiling fan blade to a motor-rotor housing. A first mechanism includes a protruding catch end with a vertical slot through the blade iron. The protruding end of the blade arm is pushed against a spring biased ledge member in the motor-rotor fan housing and when the blade iron is moved downward the protruding catch end hooks about an upwardly raised member inside the motor housing, and when the spring pushes the ledge member outward locks the blade in place with the first mechanism. The second mechanism includes a spring biased latch member with angled face under the first mechanism. A fixed protrusion under the blade iron in the direction of the motor-rotor housing forms a gap between the blade iron and the tab.

Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.

Abstract: A composite structure for use in tiling surfaces is disclosed. The composite structure can include a fiber matrix impregnated with a water-activated setting material. The composite structure can be wet and then compressed between a tile and an application surface. The composite structure can cure to provide a support surface for the tile.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an easy to a dual latch system that work simultaneously for locking a blade iron part of a ceiling fan blade to a motor-rotor housing. A first mechanism includes a protruding catch end with a vertical slot through the blade iron. The protruding end of the blade arm is pushed against a spring biased ledge member in the motor-rotor fan housing and when the blade iron is moved downward the protruding catch end hooks about an upwardly raised member inside the motor housing, and when the spring pushes the ledge member outward locks the blade in place with the first mechanism. The second mechanism includes a spring biased latch member with angled face under the first mechanism. A fixed protrusion under the blade iron in the direction of the motor-rotor housing forms a gap between the blade iron and the tab.

Abstract: Disclosed are layered composite articles comprising: a) a rigid backing portion comprising a rigid core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the rigid core comprises at least one densified fiber batt and wherein the at least one densified fiber batt is comprised of a first plurality of oriented fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of oriented fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; and b) a decorative portion having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the second surface of the decorative portion is affixed to the first surface of the rigid core. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the same.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver. Small remote receiver housings can be located inside switch housings, and can have an RF antenna and/or a WiFi antenna. The remote receiver housings can be attached with modular connectors and pin connectors, or be hard wired inside a switch housing, and can include a reverse switch. The small receiver can be wrapped in a heat-resistant plastic sheathing that can be shrink wrapped about the receiver. The shrink-wrapped receiver eliminates a plastic shell housing, reducing costs and allowing the smaller receiver dimensions to fit into smaller spaces.

Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver. Small remote receiver housings can be located inside switch housings, and can have an RF antenna and/or a WiFi antenna. The remote receiver housings can be attached with modular connectors and pin connectors, or be hard wired inside a switch housing, and can include a reverse switch.

Abstract: A surface covering element can have a rigid core. The rigid core can include at least one densified fiber batt. The rigid core can have a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced apart along a first axis. The rigid core can have a plurality of edges that define a periphery of the rigid core. The plurality of edges can include at least a first edge and an opposed second edge that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first edge can include a tongue, and the second edge can define a groove.

Abstract: A composite structure for use in tiling surfaces is disclosed. The composite structure can include a fiber matrix impregnated with a water-activated setting material. The composite structure can be wet and then compressed between a tile and an application surface. The composite structure can cure to provide a support surface for the tile.

Abstract: A surface covering element can have a rigid core. The rigid core can include at least one densified fiber batt. The rigid core can have a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced apart along a first axis. The rigid core can have a plurality of edges that define a periphery of the rigid core. The plurality of edges can include at least a first edge and an opposed second edge that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first edge can include a tongue, and the second edge can define a groove.

Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low light and/or shade tolerance, and red light specific responses in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low light and/or SD+EODFR-tolerance polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased low light and/or SD+EODFR tolerance. In addition, methods and materials involved in increasing UV-B tolerance in plants and methods and materials involved in modulating biomass levels in plants are provided.

Abstract: A composite structure for use in tiling surfaces is disclosed. The composite structure can include a fiber matrix impregnated with a water-activated setting material. The composite structure can be wet and then compressed between a tile and an application surface. The composite structure can cure to provide a support surface for the tile.

Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.

Abstract: A surface covering element can have a rigid core. The rigid core can include at least one densified fiber batt. The rigid core can have a first surface and an opposed second surface that are spaced apart along a first axis. The rigid core can have a plurality of edges that define a periphery of the rigid core. The plurality of edges can include at least a first edge and an opposed second edge that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first edge can include a tongue, and the second edge can define a groove.

Abstract: An electric powered watercraft includes a board, a battery, a motor, and a controller with an output, wherein an optical waveguide communicates light from the output to a dock of the board.

Abstract: Described is a method of making a densified fiber batt that includes the steps of: a) providing a fiber batt comprising a first plurality of fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; b) subjecting the fiber batt to heat, thereby producing a heated fiber batt; and c) after step b) subjecting the heated fiber batt to pressure in a static press, thereby forming a densified fiber batt having a first surface and an opposed second surface, wherein the densified fiber batt comprises at least 30% by weight of the first plurality of fibers being a plurality of multi-component fibers. Also disclosed is a layered composite article comprising such a fiber batt.