Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a platform that is configured to be disposed in an oven in a horizontal orientation. Multiple receptacles, each configured to receive a food item, can be positioned above the platform. The receptacles can be coupled to and driven by a chain, cable, belt, or other suitable mechanism parallel to and disposed below the platform. The chain, cable, belt, etc. can mesh with sprockets, pulleys, etc. coupled to a plurality of axels such that the chain, cable, belt, etc. can move the receptacles in a closed loop.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a container and an augur. The container can include a first protrusion and a second protrusion, each defining an opening. The auger can be configured to rotate within the first protrusion and the second protrusion to expel materials from the container. The augur can be configured to be removably coupled to a motor such that the augur and the container can be collectively removed from the motor. In some embodiments caps can be removably coupled to the first opening and/or the second opening such that the container can be sealed, for example, for storage or transport. Similarly, a lid can be configured to be releasably coupled to a top opening to seal the container.

Abstract: A data request that references an external data environment object (foreign object) is identified. A Data Manipulation Language (DML) statement for accessing the object is traversed in a defined order to identify foreign servers having the foreign object. Connections are attempted to foreign servers in the defined order and a selection to one of the foreign servers is made based on server and/or data conditions. The selected server is used for the request to process the portion of the request that includes the foreign object. In an embodiment and during execution of data request, the server and/or the data conditions can be dynamically overridden to change selection criteria for the selected server.

Abstract: Technology is described for enabling social and virtual interaction during online sessions while the user views or interacts with content infused with interactive advertising objects. (e.g., Product placement in a bait click styled environment.) The user interacts with interactive advertising objects to collect points for later redemption of goods, services, and sponsored prizes. The object of the process is that the user is never interrupted while going about moment-to-moment online activity and or watching a modified television network or cable broadcast of programming events, such but not limited to using a Search engine, watching a live or recorded sports or entertainment video, a music video, social media video and other online content. Alternatively, the system is complimentary to traditional advertising models and can be made to be interactive with and used with traditional television and interactive online media presentations of Sponsors brands and advertising messages.

Abstract: Approaches for granting control of robotic surgery systems located at patient-side locations are disclosed. Prior to granting control, disclosed approaches verify one or more of: compatibility of a surgeon console with a patient-side robotic surgery system, that a two-way audio and/or video communication between the patient side and surgeon side has been established, and that at least one network connection between the surgeon console and the patient-side robotic surgery system satisfies one or more network condition criteria. Disclosed approaches safeguard patient safety.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that allow a plurality of remote patient-side surgery systems to establish surgical sessions with a plurality of surgeon-side consoles to operate on a plurality of patients. Remote surgery sessions between one or more surgical locations and one or more patient operating rooms can be planned and initiated. Approaches for efficiently and safely planning and initiating remote surgery sessions are disclosed.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion, a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin connects to the actuator for positioning the nose member relative to the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.

Abstract: A music composition application for mobile devices provides gesture-driven interfaces for rapidly creating digital music compositions with chord and lyric notations. In certain embodiments, a gesture-driven composer environment can be configured in various modes to enable end-users to input and align chord notations with lyric notations, align chord notations with beat notations, and incorporate the chord with musical scores. The chord notations can be stored as chord objects with embedded information that can be propagated across the different modes, and the application facilitates transitions among modes while maintaining consistent chord information. Gesture-based inputs allow users to easily insert, reposition, and customize chord notations. The application also provides audio playback functionality by translating the digital music composition into analog audio signals.

Abstract: An extrusion system, for example for extruding a food product, that includes: an extruder, which propels extrudate through an outlet of the extruder; and a valve. The valve includes: an inlet, which receives extrudate from the extruder outlet; a main conduit, which extends from the inlet to a main outlet; a dumping conduit, which extends from a junction with the main conduit to a dumping outlet; and a flow control member, which is operable to move between: a plurality of flow controlling positions, in which extrudate is directed to the main outlet, with the flow control member providing, for each flow controlling position, a respective amount of impedance to flow along the main conduit; and a flow diverting position, in which extrudate is directed along the dumping conduit to the dumping outlet.

Abstract: A test plug for use with a sprinkler adapter or a fluid supply piping outlet is provided. The test plug includes a winged head to operate the test plug and a post member that protrudes from the winged head and engages with the sprinkler adapter or the fluid supply piping outlet.

Abstract: A transverse connector for interconnecting first and second spine rods. The connector has a first connecting member connectable with the first spine rod, a second connecting member connectable with the second spine rod and fixed a set distance from the first connecting member, and a coupler integrally attached to only one of the first and second connecting members, and configured to angularly couple the first and second connecting members together such that an angle of deployment between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is adjustable. The connector has a fastener of the coupler which is configured to fix the angle of deployment in any one of a plurality of angular positions.

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example, a computer-implemented method of routing an emergency communication, comprising: receiving an incoming emergency communication from a mobile device, the incoming emergency communication connected via a mobile communication site; determining an approximate or exact geographic location of the mobile communication site; identifying a geographical telephone boundary that contains geographic location of the mobile communication site; selecting a numbering plan area (NPA) and prefix associated with the geographical telephone boundary; assigning, to the emergency communication, a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) telephone number with an NPA and prefix that match the selected NPA and prefix, wherein the NANP telephone number is different from a telephone number of the mobile device; attaching the assigned NANP telephone number to a network packet; and forwarding the network packet to a service center to handle the emergency communication.

Abstract: A razor cartridge having a first blade proximal to a front of the cartridge and having one or more first coatings disposed thereon, a second blade proximal to a back of the cartridge, the second blade having one or more second coatings disposed thereon, wherein a thickness of at least one of the one or more first coatings disposed on the first blade is less than a thickness of at least one of the one or more second coatings disposed on the second blade.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and dispensing system and method for mixing and delivering bone cement therefrom. The system has a mixing container for holding a bone cement mixture, the mixing container extending along an axial length and having opposed first and second ends, the first end comprising a downstream opening for dispensing the bone cement downstream from the mixing container; a mixing element movably disposed within the mixing container; and a plunger comprising a piston movably disposed within the mixing container. In this system, with a first coupling, the mixing element moves by assistance of a motor along the axial length of the mixing container without translation of the plunger to mix the bone cement. In this system, with a second coupling, the mixing element and plunger are driven together along the axial length of the mixing container.

Abstract: An extrusion system, for example for extruding a food product, that includes: an extruder, which propels extrudate through an outlet of the extruder; and a valve. The valve includes: an inlet, which receives extrudate from the extruder outlet; a main conduit, which extends from the inlet to a main outlet; a dumping conduit, which extends from a junction with the main conduit to a dumping outlet; and a flow control member, which is operable to move between: a plurality of flow controlling positions, in which extrudate is directed to the main outlet, with the flow control member providing, for each flow controlling position, a respective amount of impedance to flow along the main conduit; and a flow diverting position, in which extrudate is directed along the dumping conduit to the dumping outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing mass spectrometry in which at least two batches of precursor ions generated via ionization of at least two different portions of a sample are exposed to electron beams at different energies to cause fragmentation of at least a portion of the precursor ions. In some embodiments, the electron energies can be selected such at one of the electron energies, EIEIO fragmentation can occur while at the other electron energy, EIEO fragmentation channel is not available. The mass spectra corresponding to the two energies can then be utilized to generate a resultant mass spectrum in which mass peaks corresponding to ion fragments generated by EIEIO dissociation are more readily identifiable.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods to streamline the mechanism by which data users access differently regulated data through the use of one or more integrated identifiers. The integrated identifiers lessen or eliminate the need to separately maintain one set of identifiers for regulated data and another set for non-regulated data. The methods and systems may be applicable in various credit and healthcare contexts where regulations over data use are prevalent. In one or more embodiments, a data user receives a unique integrated identifier for each of the data user's current or prospective customers, and the integrated identifiers can be used to persistently identify and track the customers over time and across applications that access regulated and/or non-regulated data. In the healthcare context, a healthcare provider may utilize a patient ID as the integrated identifier. To protect privacy, the integrated identifier may not include social security numbers or birthdates.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion, a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin connects to the actuator for positioning the nose member relative to the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.

Abstract: A DMS device receives a curtain gas that includes a chemical modifier into its curtain plate. Before or while receiving ions of an analyte, the DMS device steps the CoV through a series of values in order to apply different CoV values to at least one precursor ion derived from the chemical modifier. For each CoV value of the series of values, a mass spectrometer selects and mass analyzes the at least one precursor ion. An intensity is produced for each CoV value of the series of values. An intensity versus CoV value peak is calculated from the intensities measured. A representative CoV value is calculated for the peak. The difference between the representative CoV value and known CoV values that represent an uncontaminated curtain plate is calculated. If the difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the curtain plate is determined to be contaminated.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for identifying breakpoints. The method may include obtaining, by a breakpoint identification device, an entity group data set corresponding to an entity group; generating, using the entity group data set, an enhanced entity group data set comprising the entity group data set and a derived data item; performing a clustering analysis using at least a portion of the enhanced entity group data set to obtain a plurality of entity clusters; training a machine learning (ML) model using the enhanced entity group data set to obtain a trained ML model; using the trained ML model and a set of simulated entities to perform a breakpoint analysis; generating a breakpoint graph based on the breakpoint analysis; and providing recommendations to an interested entity based on a breakpoint identified using the breakpoint graph.