Abstract: A secondary battery is provided for cycling between a charged and a discharged state, the secondary battery including a battery enclosure, an electrode assembly, carrier ions, a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte within the battery enclosure, and a set of electrode constraints. The set of electrode constraints includes a primary constraint system having first and second primary growth constraints and at least one primary connecting member, the first and second primary growth constraints separated from each other in the longitudinal direction, wherein the primary constraint array restrains growth of the electrode assembly in the longitudinal direction such that any increase in the Feret diameter of the electrode assembly in the longitudinal direction over 20 consecutive cycles of the secondary battery is less than 20%.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides alfalfa plants exhibiting broad spectrum resistance to Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance from Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided. Also provided are alfalfa varieties designated as C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114, and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing alfalfa variety C0416C4164 or H0415C4114 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to certain 6-azabenzimidazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and methods of making and using said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds and compositions disclosed herein may be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders, or infections modifiable by hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1) inhibitors, such as HBV, HIV, cancer, and/or a hyper-proliferative disease.

Abstract: A computer implemented method comprising instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and executed on a computing device having a processor and a memory for authentication of an Office as a Subscription (OaaS) service is provided. The method includes receiving a request from a user via the computing device for accessing the OaaS service from a server via an existing network. The method further includes verifying one or more access credential requirements associated with the user and upon verification, providing the user remote access to the OaaS service from the server. The method also includes allowing the user to manipulate data in the OaaS service and storing the manipulated data in the server.

Abstract: An automatic case fed priming tool preferably includes a primer insertion device, a primer die body and a primer feed trough. The automatic case fed priming tool is preferably retained in an automatic process press. The automatic process press includes a upper die carrier and a lower die carrier. The primer insertion device preferably includes a breach lock, a moving primer platform, a primer pin and a primer compression spring. The primer die body preferably includes a pin housing, a case push pin, an ejector compression spring, a case finger guide and a case ejector. The primer feed trough preferably includes a first trough half and a second trough half. The primer insertion device is retained in the lower die carrier. The primer die body is retained in the upper die carrier. An exit end of the primer feed trough is attached to the lower die carrier.

Abstract: An automatic processing press preferably includes a lower die carrier, a pair of support posts, an upper die carrier, an actuation device, a case slider and an automatic feeder magazine. The lower die carrier preferably includes a base portion. The case slider is slidably retained on the case slider support. The automatic feeder magazine includes a feed plate, a tube holder and a threaded stud. The threaded stud is retained by the base portion of the lower die carrier. The pair of support posts are retained in the base portion. The upper die carrier is slidably retained on the pair of support posts. The actuation device is pivotally engaged with the upper die carrier and the lower die carrier to move the upper die carrier downward. A bullet resizing die system and a case resizing die system are capable of being threaded into the upper and lower die carriers.

Abstract: A removable one piece folding primer feeding tray preferably includes a feed tray and a valve switch. The feed tray includes a tray portion, a cover portion and a feed channel. A tray edge of the tray portion is preferably pivotally connected to the cover portion. The cover portion includes two opposing cover side walls, which are spaced apart to receive an outside perimeter of the two opposing tray side walls. The feed channel extends from an opposing edge of the tray portion. The valve switch is slidably engaged with the feed tray. The valve switch controls the flow of primers and locks the cover portion to the tray portion. A feed adapter is retained in a hand held or bench mounted primer actuator and receives the primers from the removable folding primer tray and the lifts primers for pressing into a cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf tee foldable, through rotation, in a direction of a drive swing to prevent breakage and loss and increase the drive shot distance. The golf tee comprises a ball platform; a supporting pillar; a coupling ball; and a ball coupling portion having a fixation pin. The ball coupling portion has two quarter-spherical shells symmetrically facing each other, separated by a contoured crevice of a uniform width defined by two opposing top edges of the shells. The two shells define a generally hemispherical receptacle for holding the coupling ball therein, which is open partially through the crevice and through a horseshoe-shaped bottom opening formed by two bottom edges of the shells. The crevice is sized and configured such that at a drive swing, the supporting pillar, being restricted by the two shells, moves only along the crevice, and thereby rotates and folds only in a single plane.

Abstract: A broadcast system and method for allocating its resources includes a broadcast operation channel management system forming a database having broadcast system data from a bit rate allocation for a transponder of a satellite and a guide channel definition. The broadcast operation channel management system generates a user interface that displays a least a portion of the broadcast system data on a display. The broadcast system data is modified through the user interface.

Abstract: A safety prime feeding device includes a tray base, a tray cover, a bearing yoke, a priming pin and an elevator pin. The tray base includes a primer tray and an attachment projection that extends from the tray base. Primers are loaded into the primer tray. A primer slot is formed in a top of the attachment projection. The elevator pin pushes a primer to the primer slot above the primer tray for transfer of the primer to the priming pin. The priming pin and elevator pin are retained by the bearing yoke. A primer barrier is formed in the primer tray adjacent the elevator pin. An actuator body includes a tray retaining body, a lever and a connecting rod. The attachment projection is retained by the tray retaining body. Squeezing the lever pushes the connecting rod, which pushes the bearing yoke to push the primer into the cartridge.

Abstract: A case trimmer and chamfer tool preferably includes a trim die, an end cutter, a crank, an outer chamfer blade, an inner chamfer blade and a height adjustment ring. The end cutter is slidably retained in the trim die. The inner and outer chamfer blades are spring loaded. The end cutter trims a length of the cartridge case. The inner and outer wall of the cartridge case are chamfered by the inner and outer chamfer blades. An adjustment boss extends downward from one end of the crank and a rotating knob is retained on the other end thereof. The end cutter is retained in the adjustment boss. The height adjustment ring is retained on the adjustment boss. A second embodiment is adapted for handling straight cartridge cases instead of rifle cartridge cases. The case trimmer and chamfer tool and a cartridge case are retained in a loading press.

Abstract: A broadcast system and method for allocating its resources includes a broadcast operation channel management system forming a database having broadcast system data from a bit rate allocation for a transponder of a satellite and a guide channel definition. The broadcast operation channel management system generates a user interface that displays a least a portion of the broadcast system data on a display. The broadcast system data is modified through the user interface.

Abstract: A series of polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions and uses of the compositions are described. An exemplary composition is made by copolymerization of a trifunctional amine or hydroxy compound, a monofunctional amine or hydroxy compound and a polyisocyanate compound.

Abstract: A shock resistant dielectric material comprising TiO.sub.2 particles disped in a matrix material which is (1) the polyurea reaction product of a poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol-di-p-aminobenzoate prepolymer and an aromatic diisocyanate or (2) a blend of the polyurea reaction product and a cyanate ester homopolymer of bis(4-cyanatophenyl)-1,1-ethane.

Abstract: A shock resistant dielectric material comprising TiO.sub.2 particles disped in a matrix material which is (1) the polyurea reaction product of a poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol-di-p-aminobenzoate prepolymer and an aromatic diisocyanate or (2) a blend of the polyurea reaction product and a cyanate ester homopolymer of bis(4-cyanatophenyl)-1,1-ethane.

Abstract: An ammunition case reloading press is based on an O-frame die cast from a low strength metal. A case carrying ram is driven reciprocably through a bottom member of the O-frame toward and away from a die in a top member. A compound lever system is actuated by a manual operating arm to drive the ram. A stop prohibits the links of the lever system from toggling into dead center position to thereby limit the stress of the O-frame. The operating arm is designed so it will flex to signal the user that unnecessarily great resistance is being offered and that the die should be adjusted relative to the ram to reduce the stress. The operating arm and lever system pivots are askew to a vertical plane passing through the frame so the arm swings clear past the side of the O-frame and so there is a clearer line of sight to the opening in the O-frame where the cases are placed on and removed from the ram.

Abstract: A connector for connecting at least two insulated conductors, for example telephone line conductors, comprises a hollow body and a hollow cap, the cap, in a typical example fitting into the body to form an enclosure. The front of the body has apertures and guides for admission and guidance of conductors thereinto and the cap has insulation displacing terminals set in a top web. When body and cap are pressed together the terminals make contact with the conductive cores of the conductors. Terminal arrangements permit of butt, bridge and tap connections. A modified form of body permits a tap to be made to a continuous conductor. The cap and body can be provided in a partially assembled or first stage assembly which permits insertion of conductors, the cap and body then being pressed to a fully assembled or second stage assembly for connection of the conductors.

Abstract: An overvoltage or surge protector, particularly for telephone lines, has two electrodes in opposition in a housing. The gap between the inner ends of the electrodes is set by a layer of dielectric material on the center portion of one or both end surfaces of the electrodes. Breakdown occurs with assistance from dielectric stimulation of the arc, resulting from an electrical field across the dielectric. The center portions are surrounded by annular grooves, which are also covered with a dielectric layer. The end surfaces external to the center portions can be convex, and also roughened.

Abstract: A retaining member for retaining cylindrical members, such as rods and wires, has a base and a pair of cantilevered dual action beams extending from the base, the beams having parallel opposed spaced apart inner edges, each beam having an upper and a lower portion, the lower portion having an upwardly and inwardly inclined outer edge and the upper part having an upwardly and outwardly inclined outer edge, the conjunction of the two portions forming a neck, and an entrance portion defined by a downwardly and inwardly inclined upper edge on each beam, the upper edges merging with the inner edges by a radius. Insertion of a cylindrical member deforms the upper portions to a large extent the portions bending about the necks. The lower portions are deformed to a lesser extent and have substantially uniform stress distribution.