Abstract: Systems and methods for providing privacy of file synchronization with sharing functionality are presented. In embodiments, a file synchronization system comprises one or more folders associated with one or more non-shared encryption keys, which may be a managed key shared across an organization, and/or a personal key that is not shared or has limited third-party sharing. The one or more non-shared encryption keys are not known to the data storage service. The file synchronization system may also contain one or more folders associated with a shared encryption key that is shared with the data storage service, and in embodiments, with a set of users of the service. The system may include a mapping correlating folders to encryption type so items in each folder can be handled appropriately. The system may have additional folders, such as one or more public folders that may be available with limited or no restrictions.

Abstract: A storage receptacle for storage of a medical instrument such as an endoscope comprises a base and a plurality of upstanding walls extending from the base defining an enclosure for receiving and storing a medical instrument. A cover member is provided for closing the enclosure. The cover member comprises a first indicia provided on a first face indicative of an unused condition and a second indicia provided on an opposing face of the cover indicative of a used condition and the cover member is configured to attach to and close the enclosure in a first orientation in which the first face is outwardly facing and in a second orientation in which the second face is outwardly facing. The storage receptacle therefore permits the sterile condition of the contents to be readily discerned by the user and prevents dirty instruments from being returned to storage in an unsterile condition.

Abstract: Provided herein is an aqueous wax emulsion, comprising water; a paraffinic hydrocarbon; polyvinyl alcohol and a wax component comprising synthetic olefin wax component. The synthetic olefin wax component may be selected from the group consisting of (i) a synthetic normal ?-olefin wax; (ii) a synthetic olefin wax of a carbon chain length of about 20 or more carbon atoms, that is modified by oxidizing and/or by refining through distillation or stripping; and (iii) combinations thereof. Such emulsions are also useful for settable gypsum compositions and water-resistant wallboard formed therefrom. Also included herein is a montan wax substitute for use in an aqueous montan-based wax emulsion.

Abstract: A temporary state service protocol is utilized by clients to temporarily store and access data within a temporary data store between different requests. Each client associated with a web page can create data in the data store independently from other clients for the same web page. An Application Programming Interface (API) is used to manage and interact with the data in the data store. The procedures in temporary state service protocol allow clients to add, modify, retrieve, and delete data in the data store. The clients may also use the API to place and remove virtual locks on instances of the data.

Abstract: A temporary state service protocol is utilized by clients to temporarily store and access data within rows of a database between different requests made by end users. Each client creates and manages one or more items for storing data in rows of the database independently from other clients. An Application Programming Interface (API) is used to create and interact with the data that is temporarily stored in items within rows of the database. Different clients may share data within a single item and the data may persist beyond a session ending. Different rows of the database may be related such that a procedure affecting one of the rows affects its related rows.

Abstract: Provided herein are an aqueous wax emulsion, comprising water; a paraffinic hydrocarbon; polyvinyl alcohol and a wax component comprising synthetic olefin wax component. The synthetic olefin wax component may be selected from the group consisting of (i) a synthetic normal ?-olefin wax; (ii) a synthetic olefin wax of a carbon chain length of about 20 or more carbon atoms, that is modified by oxidizing and/or by refining through distillation or stripping; and (iii) combinations thereof. Such emulsions are also useful for and disclosed herein are settable gypsum compositions and water-resistant wallboard formed therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to interconnect a plurality of three-dimensional, computer-generated virtual worlds. More specifically, the present invention relates to moving avatars, or electronic representations of users, and their related attributes and assets between multiple independent virtual worlds. Existing virtual worlds are proprietary electronic islands. Users cannot move avatars between existing virtual worlds. The invention uses bi-lateral pipes, also known as virtual worm holes, to interconnect existing virtual worlds. The virtual worm holes facilitate data transfer and communication between existing independent virtual worlds, allowing users to move avatars from one virtual world to another while retaining their avatars' attributes and assets.

Abstract: The invention provides systematic methods for identification of candidate compounds useful in treatment of conditions initiated or modulated by genetic expression. The methods of the invention permit efficient identification of candidates suitable for verification testing by in vitro and/or in vivo models.

Abstract: A method of producing a hydrodynamic cavitation fluid injector, hydrodynamic vacuum pump, venturi fluid injector, or similar device in which a special cylindrical insert is combined with a suitable body, such as one of any number of common off-the-shelf or purpose built pipe and tube “tee” fittings. In its various embodiments, the insert has features, geometry, dimensions, and material characteristics suitable to the intended application, and is installed into the body through any of a variety of methods including threads, epoxy, press-fit, barbed press fit, plastic welding, solder, O-ring, bushing, flange, clamp, etc. to produce the complete injector/vacuum pump assembly. While the term hydrodynamic ordinarily applies only to liquid fluids, for the purposes of descriptions and claims of the present invention it should also be taken to include gaseous fluids. The injector/vacuum pump insert concept works just as well with gaseous fluids as with liquid fluids.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for byte-based utility computing pricing. This embodiment provides a unified pricing unit for storage, network transport, and processing power, enabling the provider to efficiently and effectively charge the consumer for use of computing power and resources.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retarding an engine having a cylinder with an exhaust valve, an intake valve, an intake stroke, an exhaust stroke, a compression stroke and an expansion stroke. The apparatus includes an exhaust brake and a compression release brake. The exhaust brake includes a variable exhaust restrictor, a pressure sensor for sensing pressure of exhaust gases and a controller operatively connected to the pressure sensor and to the exhaust restrictor. Opening of the exhaust restrictor is adjusted during operation of the apparatus so exhaust pressure is sufficient to cause exhaust valve float prior to bottom dead center of intake strokes of the cylinder, thereby enhancing operation of the compression release brake.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exhaust gas control (EGC) valve. The EGC valve comprises a valve housing having at least one inlet port, at least one outlet port, and a flow channel having a centerline extending between the ports. A valve seat is adjacent an opening in the at least one outlet port. The EGC valve further comprises a rotatable actuator shaft offset from the centerline. At least one L-shaped valve armature is operably connected to the actuator shaft. The valve armature has a first leg and a second leg. The first leg is connected to the actuator shaft so that rotation of the actuator shaft in a first direction positions the second leg into sealing engagement with the valve seat to close the flow channel.

Abstract: Apparatus includes left and right inline type cylinder heads essentially identical to one another and each having an intake side, the left and right cylinder heads being combined into a “V” configuration, so that the two intake sides face one another. A left-head overhead camshaft structure is located in the left head and a right-head overhead camshaft structure is located in the right cylinder head, the overhead camshaft structures being of an end-drive type. A crankshaft is located proximate an apex of the V, the crankshaft having a front-facing end and a rear-facing end, and an offset gear mechanism operates in cooperation with the rear-facing end of the crankshaft for driving the left-head overhead camshaft structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solventless process for the catalytic hydrogenation of esters of 4,4,4-trihaloacetoacetic acid using a platinum catalyst in the presence of an acid or base co-catalyst to provide the analagous 3-hydroxybutyrate ester. Such 3-hydroxybutyrate esters are useful as solvents, cleaners or fine chemical intermediates.

Abstract: A threading device for threading a line through an upright hollow pole comprises a guiding and supporting means for the line and a substantially rigid shaft on an end of which the guiding and supporting means is mounted, the other end of the shaft being hinged to means capable of securing the shaft to a threading rod. The guiding and supporting means can comprise a block provided with passageways and having a body part and a bollard housed in a recess within the block and surrounded by passageways. When threading a pole the device is passed upwardly through the pole by means of threading rods with a weighted line held by the supporting and guiding means and, upon passing out of the pole, the shaft pivots relative to the threading rods so that the weighted end of the line hangs outside the pole. The rods can then be rotated to locate the end of the line in the desired orientation relative to the pole, and the weight then lowered.