Abstract: A technique for automating the construction of multiple virtual images with interdependencies includes creating a first virtual image (VI) instance by extending a first base VI based on input values associated with the first base VI and software bundles associated with the first base VI. A second VI instance is created by extending a second base VI based on input values associated with the second base VI, instance values received from the first VI instance, dependency instance values received from a deployed dependency instance, and software bundles associated with the second base VI. The first and second VI instances are then deployed to designated machines in a cloud environment for execution.

Abstract: A technique for automating the construction of multiple virtual images with interdependencies includes creating a first virtual image (VI) instance by extending a first base VI based on input values associated with the first base VI and software bundles associated with the first base VI. A second VI instance is created by extending a second base VI based on input values associated with the second base VI, instance values received from the first VI instance, dependency instance values received from a deployed dependency instance, and software bundles associated with the second base VI. The first and second VI instances are then deployed to designated machines in a cloud environment for execution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of distinguishing between glutamine formed by cataplerosis or proteolysis. Sample from a subject may be assayed for deuteriated glutamine (following administration of deuteriated water (2H2O) and an agent that promotes excretion of glutamine from the subject). The methods are useful in clinical settings (e.g. to test whether or not patients are suffering from proteolysis or whether athletes are abusing anabolic drugs); and may be adapted for screening test compounds for cataplerotic or proteolytic activity.

Abstract: A glow-in-the-dark tourniquet system for providing a tourniquet that remains visible in low-light conditions. The glow-in-the-dark tourniquet system generally includes an elongated member having a first surface and a second surface opposite of the first surface adapted to be used as a tourniquet. The elongated member includes a phosphorescent material to visibly glow in low light conditions to prevent the elongated member from being forgotten on a patient. The elongated member also may include one or more indicia on the first surface to provide additional visual information to medical personnel in low light conditions.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for producing a target map for a computing device, such as a mobile device. A set of golf shot data may be obtained and may include shot location data from a plurality of users and associated with a hole on a golf course. A geographic region may be determined based on the shot location data. A subset of target locations may be calculated using a target score and the shot location data of the set of golf shot data. In some cases, the target score is par. A target map may be produced using the subset of target locations. A visual indicia of the target map may be displayed with an image depicting at least a portion of the hole on the golf course.

Abstract: The machine is configured to perform an automated rapid plasma reagent (RPR) agglutination test or other agglutination test. The machine includes a sample rack with multiple sample locations thereon and a reagent rack for storing of reagent. A shaker assembly supports at least one microtiter plate or other well supporting structure thereon with a plurality of wells in the plate. An automated syringe or other aspirator and dispenser accesses samples and reagent and deposits them within wells of the microtiter plate. The shaker assembly shakes multiple samples within the wells of the microtiter plate according to the RPR or other agglutination test. Finally, a camera photographs the wells of the plate, preferably from above with a light source below and the plate at least partially transparent, to evaluate whether the specimen is reactive or non-reactive. Test results and photographic evidence of the test results are preferably archived within a database.

Abstract: The automated reader operates within an enclosure also containing a sample rack and reagent rack, as well as a microtiter plate with multiple wells therein. The machine automatically loads sample and reagent into a well of the microtiter plate according to a testing protocol. The specimen can then be moved along with the microtiter plate into a slot of the reader and aligned with either a light source and detector for an optical density read or aligned with a photon counter for a chemiluminescence read. The reader includes a shroud assembly which can be raised and lowered by a lift assembly to occlude a read point from photons other than those emanating from the sample.

Abstract: A computer-implemented forecasting method is disclosed. The method may include collecting a plurality of historical demand streams. Each historical demand stream may include a time series of historical demand data for a target item at a product distribution node in a supply chain. The method may also include constructing a model tree for the plurality of historical demand streams based on a plurality of forecasting models. The method may further include forecasting a future demand stream of a target item to be distributed by a product distribution node by using a forecasting model that is associated with a specific subgroup that includes a historical demand stream of the target item at the product distribution node.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise an apparatus for laser marking individual objects with indicia at a marking station wherein a predetermined window exists during which each object can be marked as the objects are conveyed along at least one path at a predetermined speed, the apparatus comprising, at least first and second lasers positioned adjacent one or more paths configured to direct a laser beam onto the objects to mark the same with indicia as the objects pass through the marking station, with each of the first and second lasers marking alternate following objects as they pass through the marking station.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise an apparatus for laser marking individual objects with indicia at a marking station wherein a predetermined window exists during which each object can be marked as the objects are conveyed along at least one path at a predetermined speed, the apparatus comprising, at least first and second lasers positioned adjacent one or more paths configured to direct a laser beam onto the objects to mark the same with indicia as the objects pass through the marking station, with each of the first and second lasers marking alternate following objects as they pass through the marking station.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure a system and technique discovering and grouping related computing resources using machine learning is disclosed. The system includes a processor unit and logic executable by the processor unit to: receive a grouped unit of at least two configuration items of a computing environment; analyze the grouped unit to determine a correlation between the configuration items of the grouped unit; create a rule based on the determined correlation; apply the rule to the computing environment to identify another configuration item of the computing environment related to the configuration items of the grouped unit; and responsive to identifying another configuration item of the computing environment based on application of the rule, include the identified configuration item in the grouped unit.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method and technique for discovering a grouping related computing resources using machine learning is disclosed. The method includes: receiving, by a discovery engine executing on a processor unit, a grouped unit of at least two configuration items of a computing environment; analyzing, by the discovery engine, the grouped unit to determine a correlation between the configuration items of the grouped unit; automatically creating a rule, by the discovery engine, based on the determined correlation; applying the rule, by the discovery engine, to automatically identify another configuration item of the computing environment related to the configuration items of the grouped unit; and responsive to identifying another configuration item of the computing environment based on application of the rule, including the identified configuration item in the grouped unit.

Abstract: An electrical conduit ground device is provided for electrically and environmentally shielding an electric cable. The device includes a conduit having a receiving end through which the cable passes axially; an internal seal that inserts into the receiving end; a gland boss that inserts into the receiving end; an external seal that inserts into the boss and extends axially outward from the receiving end; and a grounding assembly disposed between the internal and external seals. The assembly includes an adapter for providing electrical grounding contact between the cable and the swage tube; a space-retainer for structurally supporting the adapter; and a washer for axially separating the internal and external seals. The adapter is provided for electrically connecting an interior surface of a conduit and an external surface of a cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of photodynamic therapy and to a method of inducing a photocytoxic effect which comprises applying to an area to be treated an effective amount of a compound of formula in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently is an optionally-substituted linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group, or R1 and R2 together with the N atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring or R3 and R4 together with the N atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; and where XP? is a counteranion and P is 1, 2 or 3; except for the compounds in which —NR1R2 and —NR3R4 are the same and are selected from —N(CH3)2 or —N(CH2CH3)2; and exposing the area to light to activate the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which includes a moiety of formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each represent n-pentyl, and to a method of sterilizing a su fluid using same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise an apparatus for laser marking individual objects with indicia at a marking station wherein a predetermined window exists during which each object can be marked as the objects are conveyed along at least one path at a predetermined speed, the apparatus comprising, at least first and second lasers positioned adjacent one or more paths configured to direct a laser beam onto the objects to mark the same with indicia as the objects pass through the marking station, with each of the first and second lasers marking alternate following objects as they pass through the marking station.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for laser marking individual objects with indicia at a marking station wherein a predetermined window exists during which each object can be marked as the objects are conveyed along at least one path at a predetermined speed. In some embodiments, at least first and second lasers positioned adjacent one or more paths are configured to direct a laser beam onto the objects to mark the same with indicia as the objects pass through the marking station, with each of the first and second lasers marking alternate following objects as they pass through the marking station.

Abstract: A system for configuring a web page to display a product list is provided. A storage module stores product information that includes product attributes associated with products. A web page generation module is in signal communication with the storage module and receives the product attributes from the storage module. The web page generation module constructs a web page that includes a product list that lists products stored in the storage module. The web page generation module encodes the product attributes as a selectable portion of a product identifier for the products. The web page generation module includes the selectable portion of the product identifier that corresponds to the encoded product attribute in the product list of the web page such that the product attribute is selectable from the product list when the product list is displayed on the web page.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods effective to improve the security obtainable for red phosphorescent inks printed, such as by ink jet printing. Specially designed polymeric chelating agents are water soluble and have a high chelating efficiency for lanthanide cations and are themselves strongly adsorbed on polymeric substrates, especially paper. The polymeric chelating agents comprise a polymer chain of either general formulae (1) or (2) containing pyridine-N-oxide, quinoline-N-oxide or isoquinoline-N oxide pendent ligand groups A, where m and n are independent integers in the range of from 1 to 10, and the number average molecular weight of the polymers lies in the range from 1×103 to 5×105: In one aspect a polymeric chelate as described is produced in situ in an aqueous ink formulation and is subsequently printed onto a substrate and dried.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of distinguishing between glutamine formed by cataplerosis or proteolysis. Sample from a subject may be assayed for deuteriated glutamine (following administration of deuteriated water (2H2O) and an agent that promotes excretion of glutamine from the subject). The methods are useful in clinical settings (e.g. to test whether or not patients are suffering from proteolysis or whether athletes are abusing anabolic drugs); and may be adapted for screening test compounds for cataplerotic or proteolytic activity.