Abstract: Compounds and methods in the fields of chemistry and medicine are disclosed. Some of the disclosed embodiments include compounds, compositions and methods of using heterocycle amines. Some of the disclosed embodiments include heterocycle amines useful to treat inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: An exhalation smoke filter mask includes an open first end and a perforated second end enclosing a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a main filter assembly, having at least a carbon filter, and a masking filter assembly, having at least a fabric member infused with volatilizing odorous oils. Exhalation of smoke into the open first end effects filtering of the smoke by action of the carbon filter and malodors are masked by volatilization of odorous oils vented when breath is forced through the filter assembly. Thus secondhand smoke is mitigated, malodors are eliminated, and exhalations of smoke are concealable from bystanders and passersby.

Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.

Abstract: A spinal implant system comprises a plurality of alternate first members. Each of the first members includes an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a mating element engageable with a first member such that the second member is interchangeable with the plurality of first members. A first member is selected for connection with the second member to comprise a bone fastener having a selected movement. Fasteners, instruments and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle and a stationary mount. The support is deployable relative to the stationary mount between a stowed position (in which the support cannot support the patient transport apparatus) and a loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain stationary when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.

Abstract: A molded plastic drum configured to hold wire. The drum includes a plastic interior cone. The cone can include ribs or other similar structure to simulate an outer cylindrical shape (or any other desired shape) to wrap the wire around. The cone is integrally formed with the rest of the container. The drum includes windows to determine the amount of wire in the drum. The drum can also include drain holes.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing and/or analyzing nucleic acid sequencing data comprises receiving a first data input and a second data input. The first data input comprises untargeted sequencing data generated from a first nucleic acid sample obtained from a subject. The second data input comprises target-specific sequencing data generated from a second nucleic acid sample obtained from the subject. Next, with the aid of a computer processor, the first data input and the second data input are combined to produce a combined data set. Next, an output derived from the combined data set is generated. The output is indicative of the presence or absence of one or more polymorphisms of the first nucleic acid sample and/or the second nucleic acid sample.

Abstract: Roadway barrier bicycle safety apparatus for attachment to an upper portion of a roadway barrier segment for topping the upper portion to prevent a bicycle from extending over the upper portion. The apparatus includes a shell having a curved upper surface and configured to prevent snagging of a bicycle or bicycle rider.

Abstract: A universal adapter system includes a receiver component having a base portion configured to be coupled to a base belt worn by an individual and a locking mechanism which is operative to be engaged to a mounting bar of an adapter component that is secured to a dynamic load carriage apparatus. The mounting bar is capable of displacement when retained by the locking mechanism to compensate for shifts in load that are associated with the individual.

Abstract: Mechanisms for managing output of an HDMI source are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, a method for controlling output of an HDMI source is provided, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the HDMI source and an HDMI sink at a first address of a consumer electronic control bus of the HDMI sink; sending a request for an identity of the active source connected to the HDMI sink; monitoring signals on the consumer electronic control bus; receiving a message over the consumer electronic control bus identifying a second address on the consumer electronic control bus different from the first address as an address of an active source; setting a status of the HDMI source as inactive in response to receiving the message; and inhibiting output of video from the HDMI source to the HDMI sink in response to the status being set as inactive.

Abstract: A computing device includes an interface configured to interface and communicate with a dispersed storage network (DSN), a memory that stores operational instructions, and a processing module operably coupled to the interface and memory such that the processing module, when operable within the computing device based on the operational instructions, is configured to perform various operations. The computing device determines to facilitate migration of encoded data slices (EDSs) from a first storage unit (SU) pool to a second SU pool and identifies storage resources associated with the EDSs to be migrated. The computing device then generates a migration schedule for the EDSs based on performance information associated with storage resources and facilitates the migration of the plurality of EDSs based on the migration schedule using the storage resources based on an aggression factor and adapts the aggression factor as deemed necessary based on the performance information.

Abstract: A fastener with a central longitudinal axis, including a grommet including a leg portion which ends with a toe portion, and a pin including a head portion, a tail portion and a body portion, the head and tail portions each having an outer circumference greater than a maximum outer circumference of the body portion, the body portion including a first shoulder defined by first and second beveled surfaces and a first end surface positioned there between, and a second shoulder defined by third and fourth beveled surfaces and a second end surface positioned there between, the first and third beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis, the second and fourth beveled surfaces are of different angles relative to the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A process a process of forming a non-halogenated flame retardant hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) impact modifier is disclosed. The process includes forming a mixture of monomers that includes an acryloyl-functionalized 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (TMP) monomer, a styrene monomer, a butadiene monomer, and a phosphorus-functionalized monomer. The process also includes initiating a polymerization reaction of the mixture of monomers to form a non-halogenated flame retardant HALS impact modifier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.

Abstract: Embodiments for an approach to resource optimization during consistency group formation associated with a global mirror environment is provided. The approach detects when a primary volume associated with the consistency group has completed transmitting its out-of-sync (OOS) data towards its associated secondary volume. A command is sent to create a next consistency group sidefile so further writes can be sent to the sidefile rather than queueing at the primary volume. The approach repeats this process for each primary volume associated with the global mirror environment until all primary volumes are complete. Commands are sent to disable writes to the associated sidefiles and to merge the data stored in the sidefiles into normal cache as the next consistency group becomes the current consistency group.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclose a video imaging system. The system comprises a mechanism to operate in a first capture mode capture a first image sequence comprising images taken at a first exposure and at a first frame rate; a mechanism to perform a detecting operation to detect clipping in said first image sequence a mechanism to selectively switch to operating the video imaging system in a second capture mode to capture at least one additional image sequence comprising images taken at a different exposure, if clipping is detected; and a mechanism to perform a merging operation to merge the image sequences to produce high-dynamic range video.

Abstract: A method for use in a dispersed storage network operates to determine first information dispersal algorithm (IDA) parameters; determine second IDA parameters; divide data for storage to produce a plurality of first segments in accordance with the first IDA parameters and a plurality of second segments in accordance with the second IDA parameters; dispersed storage error encode the plurality of first segments utilizing the first IDA parameters to produce sets of first encoded data slices; dispersed storage error encode the plurality of second segments utilizing the second IDA parameters to produce sets of second encoded data slices; and facilitate storage of the sets of first encoded data slices and the sets of second encoded data slices in a plurality of storage units.