Abstract: In a method, system, and computer-readable medium having instructions for adding directives for JavaScript files directly into source code, a source file for preprocessing is received and the source file is written in a client-side scripting language, the source file is parsed, directive information is identified within the source file, metadata is associated with the directive during preprocessing, metadata associated is retrieved with a preprocessed directive, a request to access metadata associated with a preprocessed directive in the source file is received and the preprocessed directive is the directive from the source file, and at least a portion of markup language is generated for a web page in accordance with metadata associated with the preprocessed directive in response to the request.

Abstract: A device that includes a scaffold composition and a bioactive composition with the bioactive composition being incorporated therein or thereon, or diffusing from the scaffold composition such that the scaffold composition and/or a bioactive composition captures and eliminates undesirable cells from the body a mammalian subject. The devices mediate active recruitment, sequestration, and removal or elimination of undesirable cells from their host.

Abstract: Automated interview systems and methods are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises selectively presenting interview questions based on user input to at least one interviewee identified by a user, and receiving answers from the at least one interviewee in response to presenting the interview questions. The method further comprises compiling the interview questions and received answers as a recorded interview to assist the user to build online references for the user's products or services.

Abstract: Tools for implementing employee stock plans including stock options, restricted stock awards and/or and stock purchase plans are provided. A system is provided that comprises volatile data storage for storing participant information pursuant to a data transfer from a non-volatile database of a third party administrative system; an interface system for interacting with a participant regarding a requested transaction and enabling the participant to select a response pertaining to the employee stock plan; a trading system for conducting individual participant transactions on a public exchange, a communication system that connects a participant to the system; and an updating system that updates the participant information in the volatile data storage according to the selections and transactions made by the participant.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for selectively firing a gun train formed of a plurality of guns. Conventionally, the guns each include a detonator assembly that detonates upon receiving a firing signal transmitted by a surface source. In one embodiment of the present invention, an operator provided in the gun train selectively couples one or more of the guns to the signal transmission medium. The operator has an safe state wherein the operator isolates the gun from the firing signal and an armed state wherein the operator enable the transmission of the firing signal to the gun. A control signal is used to move operator between the safe state and the armed state. In some embodiments, two or more guns are each provided with a separate operator. In other embodiments, one operator can selectively engage two or more guns.

Abstract: A vibratory screening machine having opposite sides with a plurality of stationary aligned tensioning members mounted on one side and a plurality of nut actuated movable tensioning members mounted on the opposite side and a vibratory screening screen mounted on the stationary and movable tensioning members. The tensioning members have upstanding fingers which are received in apertures in the plates of the vibratory screen, and the edge portions of the vibratory screen include screening material which extends all of the way to the extreme edges of the supporting plate and the fingers are below the screening material. Also, the tensioning structure is mounted on the side walls of the vibratory screening machine below the vibratory screen.

Abstract: A method of attenuating the sound emanating from a bank of a plurality of vibrating screens of a plurality of vibrating screening machines including the steps of providing a master pulse of known phase and frequency, comparing the phase and frequency of a plurality of vibrating screens with the known phase and frequency of said master pulse, and adjusting the phase and frequency of said bank of plurality of vibrating screens so that the waveforms produced thereby tend to cancel each other. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A screen assembly comprising a support, a screen comprising peaks and troughs, and a coating on at least a portion of a plurality of the peaks. An apparatus for screening material comprising a frame, a motor mounted to the frame, a screen assembly supported by the frame, a chamber beneath the screen assembly adapted to be placed intermittently at less than atmospheric pressure, a screen formed in an undulating shape comprising a plurality of peaks and troughs, and a coating on at least a portion of a plurality of the peaks.

Abstract: Disclosed within are methods and apparatus for screening a slurry, in which the slurry is vibrated and conveyed across a screen and suction is applied from below the screen. Air, particles and liquid are drawn through openings in the screen and may be conveyed to a separator, where the particles and liquid are then separated from the air.

Abstract: A method of attenuating the sound emanating from a bank of a plurality of vibrating screens of a plurality of vibrating screening machines including the steps of providing a master pulse of known phase and frequency, comparing the phase and frequency of a plurality of vibrating screens with the known phase and frequency of said master pulse, and adjusting the phase and frequency of said bank of plurality of vibrating screens so that the waveforms produced thereby tend to cancel each other. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vibratory screening machine having opposite sides with a plurality of stationary aligned tensioning members mounted on one side and a plurality of nut actuated movable tensioning members mounted on the opposite side and a vibratory screening screen mounted on the stationary and movable tensioning members. The tensioning members have upstanding fingers which are received in apertures in the plates of the vibratory screen, and the edge portions of the vibratory screen include screening material which extends all of the way to the extreme edges of the supporting plate and the fingers are below the screening material. Also, the tensioning structure is mounted on the side walls of the vibratory screening machine below the vibratory screen.

Abstract: A support structure for mounting a vibratory motor on a vibratory frame of a vibratory screening machine consisting of spaced flexures for mounting between the ends of a vibratory motor and the spaced sides of a vibratory frame of a vibratory screening machine, each of the flexures having a first end for connecting to the vibratory motor, and a second end for connecting to the vibratory frame of the vibratory screening machine, each of the flexures having a width dimension and a thickness dimension which is smaller than the width dimension, with the width dimensions extending substantially perpendicularly to the spaced sides, and the thickness dimensions extending substantially perpendicularly to the width dimensions.

Abstract: A vibratory screening machine having opposite sides with a plurality of stationary aligned tensioning members mounted on one side and a plurality of nut actuated movable tensioning members mounted on the opposite side and a vibratory screening screen mounted on the stationary and movable tensioning members. The tensioning members have upstanding fingers which are received in apertures in the plates of the vibratory screen, and the edge portions of the vibratory screen include screening material which extends all of the way to the extreme edges of the supporting plate and the fingers are below the screening material. Also, the tensioning structure is mounted on the side walls of the vibratory screening machine below the vibratory screen.

Abstract: A vibratory screening machine including a frame, a vibratory motor on said frame, a bed on the frame, a plurality of screens on the bed, a chamber below each of the screens, and a source of suction and pressure in communication with each of the chambers. A method of screening a slurry containing a mixture of fine and coarse particles and liquid including the steps of providing a vibratory screen, passing the mixture across the vibratory screen, applying suction on the opposite side of the vibratory screen from the mixture to draw liquid and fine particles from the mixture through said screen and into a chamber below the screen, and either intermittently terminating the suction or applying pneumatic pressure to the chamber.

Abstract: A vibratory motor for a vibratory screening machine including a housing having a main shaft mounting outer shafts at its ends with a slip connection therebetween, bearings mounted on the outer shafts, first lubricant chambers on opposite sides of each of the bearings with a conduit therebetween, eccentric weights on the opposite sides of each bearing in each of the first lubricant chambers, second lubricant chambers outwardly of the first lubricant chambers, ducts between each outermost first lubricant chamber and an adjacent second lubricant chamber, second conduits between the second lubricant chambers, and conduits including the hollow portion of the main shaft and bores in the main shaft and outer shafts for conducting lubricant from the second lubricant chambers to the bearings.

Abstract: A vibratory motor for a vibratory screening machine including a housing having a main shaft mounting outer shafts at its ends with a slip connection therebetween, bearings mounted on the outer shafts, first lubricant chambers on opposite sides of each of the bearings with a conduit therebetween, eccentric weights on the opposite sides of each bearing in each of the first lubricant chambers, second lubricant chambers outwardly of the first lubricant chambers, ducts between each outermost first lubricant chamber and an adjacent second lubricant chamber, second conduits between the second lubricant chambers, and conduits including the hollow portion of the main shaft and bores in the main shaft and outer shafts for conducting lubricant from the second lubricant chambers to the bearings.

Abstract: Tools for implementing employee stock plans including stock options, restricted stock awards and/or and stock purchase plans are provided. The invention comprises a volatile data storage for storing participant information pursuant to a data transfer from a non-volatile database of a third party administrative system; an interface system for interacting with a participant regarding a requested transaction and enabling the participant to select a response pertaining to the employee stock plan; a trading system for conducting individual participant transactions on a public exchange, a communication system that connects a participant to the system; and means for updating the participant information in the volatile data storage according to the selections and transactions made by the participant.

Abstract: In a method of determining focus in an image capture system of the type having an image sensor, optics for forming an image of a scene on the image sensor, and an image processor for determining the best focus, an image is acquired such that the focus of the image changes continuously, line by line, across the image. A plurality of edges above a predetermined magnitude are detected in the image and the sharpness of the detected edge is measured. The sharpest edge in each line of the image is determined and plotted versus the location of the line in the image. A curve is fit to the plot of sharpness versus location and the best focus of the imaging system is determined from the peak of the curve fit.