Abstract: Liquid formulations for use in an oral product include about 85% w/w to about 95% w/w of a carrier liquid; about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w of a flavoring agent; about 1% w/w to about 2% w/w of an active ingredient; and about 0.5% w/w to about 3.5% w/w of a sweetener. Oral products are further provided and comprise about 25% w/w to about 30% w/w of a fibrous substrate; about 50% w/w to about 70% w/w of a carrier liquid; about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w of a flavoring agent; about 0.5% w/w to about 2% w/w of an active ingredient; and about 0.1% w/w to about 3.5% w/w of a sweetener. Methods of making an oral product are also provided and comprise the steps of providing an exemplary liquid formulation, and then combining the liquid formulation with a fibrous substrate.

Abstract: Devices and methods to perform AC impedance measurement of a device which use an excitation signal including a root mean squared current or a root mean squared voltage in a sequence of one or more frequency groups, wherein each of said frequency groups includes a summation of one or more frequencies within a frequency spread.

Abstract: An synthetic fiber oral flavored product includes a fibrous substrate. The fibrous substrate is made of a synthetic polyester in a typically pelletized shape imbued a carrier liquid of propylene glycol or equivalent. The carrier liquid carries a freebase synthetic nicotine, a binding agent, a textural adjustment agent and flavorants. In some examples, the fibrous substrate is heat treated and modified by heating and rapid cooling the substrate to increase the zeta potential of the fibrous substrate.

Abstract: Devices and methods to perform AC impedance measurement of a device which use an excitation signal including a root mean squared current or a root mean squared voltage in a sequence of one or more frequency groups, wherein each of said frequency groups includes a summation of one or more frequencies within a frequency spread.

Abstract: Impedance testing devices, circuits, systems, and related methods are disclosed. A Device Under Test (DUT) is excited with a multispectral excitation signal for an excitation time period while the DUT is under a load condition from a load operably coupled to the DUT. A response of the DUT is sampled over a sample time period. The sample time period is configured such that it includes an in-band interval during the excitation time period and one or more out-of-band intervals outside of the in-band interval. A response of the DUT to the load condition during the in-band interval is estimated by analyzing samples of the response from the one or more out-of-band intervals. Adjusted samples are computed by subtracting the estimated load response during the in-band interval from the samples from the in-band interval. An impedance of the DUT is estimated by analyzing the adjusted samples.

Abstract: Liquid formulations for use in an oral product include about 85% w/w to about 95% w/w of a carrier liquid; about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w of a flavoring agent; about 1% w/w to about 2% w/w of an active ingredient; and about 0.5% w/w to about 3.5% w/w of a sweetener. Oral products are further provided and comprise about 25% w/w to about 30% w/w of a fibrous substrate; about 50% w/w to about 70% w/w of a carrier liquid; about 1% w/w to about 5% w/w of a flavoring agent; about 0.5% w/w to about 2% w/w of an active ingredient; and about 0.1% w/w to about 3.5% w/w of a sweetener. Methods of making an oral product are also provided and comprise the steps of providing an exemplary liquid formulation, and then combining the liquid formulation with a fibrous substrate.

Abstract: Devices and methods to perform AC impedance measurement of a device which use an excitation signal including a root mean squared current or a root mean squared voltage in a sequence of one or more frequency groups, wherein each of said frequency groups includes a summation of one or more frequencies within a frequency spread.

Abstract: Impedance testing devices, circuits, systems, and related methods are disclosed. A Device Under Test (DUT) is excited with a multispectral excitation signal for an excitation time period while the DUT is under a load condition from a load operably coupled to the DUT. A response of the DUT is sampled over a sample time period. The sample time period is configured such that it includes an in-band interval during the excitation time period and one or more out-of-band intervals outside of the in-band interval. A response of the DUT to the load condition during the in-band interval is estimated by analyzing samples of the response from the one or more out-of-band intervals. Adjusted samples are computed by subtracting the estimated load response during the in-band interval from the samples from the in-band interval. An impedance of the DUT is estimated by analyzing the adjusted samples.

Abstract: An synthetic fiber oral flavored product includes a fibrous substrate. The fibrous substrate is made of a synthetic polyester in a typically pelletized shape imbued a carrier liquid of propylene glycol or equivalent. The carrier liquid carries a freebase synthetic nicotine, a binding agent, a textural adjustment agent and flavorants. In some examples, the fibrous substrate is heat treated and modified by heating and rapid cooling the substrate to increase the zeta potential of the fibrous substrate.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for providing assistance to a user may include initiation of a video and/or text chat session as an audio telephone call between a terminal operated by the user and a call host, establishment, by the call host, of an audio connection between the user terminal and call host for the audio telephone call, a routing, by the call host, of the audio telephone call to a terminal of a human agent, the routing depending on a type of assistance requested by the user, and the user terminal and the agent terminal establishing a video connection and/or a text chat connection between the user terminal and the agent terminal after the audio telephone call is accepted by the agent terminal.

Abstract: A method for providing a model file to a user. The user acquires a plurality of images using a device, such as a smart phone, with at least a monocular image capture device. The plurality of images are then processed to provide the user with a model file. The model file is created by a minimization of an energy which is done using a primal-dual hybrid gradient. The model file may be used in a printer capable of printing in three dimensions. The user is either charged a fee for uploading the plurality of images, downloading the model file, or both.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ligature providing secure contact between the reed and mouthpiece while at the same time allowing for faster adjustment of the reed location and contact point with respect to the mouthpiece cavity such that longer or shorter reed vibrations can be easily obtained if desired. The improved ligature is adaptable to fit a wide range of woodwind instrument mouthpieces. In addition, the ligature has limited points of contact with the mouthpiece, so as to eliminate or reduce abrasions to the mouthpiece assembly associated with the application of the ligature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ligature providing secure contact between the reed and mouthpiece while at the same time allowing for faster adjustment of the reed location and contact point with respect to the mouthpiece cavity such that longer or shorter reed vibrations can be easily obtained if desired. The improved ligature is adaptable to fit a wide range of woodwind instrument mouthpieces. In addition, the ligature has limited points of contact with the mouthpiece, so as to eliminate or reduce abrasions to the mouthpiece assembly associated with the application of the ligature.

Abstract: A method for providing a model file to a user. The user acquires a plurality of images using a device, such as a smart phone, with at least a monocular image capture device. The plurality of images are then processed to provide the user with a model file. The model file is created by a minimization of an energy which is done using a primal-dual hybrid gradient. The model file may be used in a printer capable of printing in three dimensions. The user is either charged a fee for uploading the plurality of images, downloading the model file, or both.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ligature providing secure contact between the reed and mouthpiece while at the same time allowing for faster adjustment of the reed location and contact point with respect to the mouthpiece cavity such that longer or shorter reed vibrations can be easily obtained if desired. The improved ligature is adaptable to fit a wide range of woodwind instrument mouthpieces. In addition, the ligature has limited points of contact with the mouthpiece, so as to eliminate or reduce abrasions to the mouthpiece assembly associated with the application of the ligature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ligature providing secure contact between the reed and mouthpiece while at the same time allowing for faster adjustment of the reed location and contact point with respect to the mouthpiece cavity such that longer or shorter reed vibrations can be easily obtained if desired. The improved ligature is adaptable to fit a wide range of woodwind instrument mouthpieces. In addition, the ligature has limited points of contact with the mouthpiece, so as to eliminate or reduce abrasions to the mouthpiece assembly associated with the application of the ligature.

Abstract: A system for validating electronic voting made via computer apparatus comprises a device configured to connect to the computer apparatus and store data output by the computer apparatus. A separate processing device is configured to connect with the device and analyse the stored data to determine the validity of the voting.

Abstract: A self-recharging battery comprising a generator and an energy storage device contained within the battery case. The generator comprises a magnetic structure configured to generate a compressed magnetic field and a coil configured to focus the compressed magnetic field in electrical conductive elements of the coil.

Abstract: A cable coupling apparatus includes a base defining a connector channel. A connector coupling feature is located on the base and operable to couple a connector positioned in the connector channel to the base. A socket coupling member is resiliently coupled to and extends from the base. A securing member is located on the socket coupling member, wherein the securing member comprises a socket coupling member release surface that is oriented relative to a connector removal direction at an angle of greater than 90 degrees such that the socket coupling member may be deflected by the movement of the base in the connector removal direction and the resulting engagement of a socket surface and the socket coupling member release surface on the securing member in order to remove a connector coupled to the base from a socket.

Abstract: A magnetic structure configured to generate a compressed magnetic field. The magnetic structure may be advantageously employed in electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic devices.