Abstract: A pair of connectors comprises a first connector with a first contact and a second connector with a second contact. The connectors are configured for attachment to one another along an attachment axis. The connectors are movable relative to one another between a first configuration and a third configuration via a second configuration. The connectors are attached to one another in the first configuration and in the second configuration, and can only be detached from one another from the third configuration. The contacts of the connectors are touching in the first configuration, and are not touching in the second configuration. Movement of the connectors between the first and second configurations requires the connectors to undergo a first manipulation. Movement of the connectors between the second and third configurations requires the connectors to undergo a second manipulation which is different to the first manipulation.

Abstract: An adjustable electric coil for magnetic particle inspection has a plurality of telescopically interconnected sections. Each of the interconnected sections includes a connector element and a conducting element. The conducting element is joined at a proximal end to an end surface of a peripheral wall of the connector element, and a central opening is defined through the connector element on one side of the conducting element. The conducting element of each section is inserted through the central opening of an adjacent connector element of an adjacent section.

Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a method of integrating data across multiple data stores in a smart cache in order to provide data to one or more recipient systems. The method includes automatically ingesting diverse data from multiple data sources, automatically reconciling the ingested diverse data by updating semantic models based on the ingested diverse data, storing the ingested diverse data based on one or more classification of the data sources according to the semantic models, automatically generating scalable service endpoints which are semantically consistent according to the classification of the data sources, and responding to a call from the one or more recipient systems by providing data in the classification of the data sources.

Abstract: A pair of connectors comprises a first connector with a first contact and a second connector with a second contact. The connectors are configured for attachment to one another along an attachment axis. The connectors are movable relative to one another between a first configuration and a third configuration via a second configuration. The connectors are attached to one another in the first configuration and in the second configuration, and can only be detached from one another from the third configuration. The contacts of the connectors are touching in the first configuration, and are not touching in the second configuration. Movement of the connectors between the first and second configurations requires the connectors to undergo a first manipulation. Movement of the connectors between the second and third configurations requires the connectors to undergo a second manipulation which is different to the first manipulation.

Abstract: A method includes asynchronously collecting performance data from distributed devices. The performance data includes information associated with a particular data stream that transits each of the distributed devices. The method further includes ordering the performance data in accordance with a specific metric included in the performance data. The method further includes generating a per-hop perspective of the ordered performance data.

Abstract: An outdoor cover product is disclosed. The outdoor cover product is water resistant and breathable. The product is made from a fabric, such as a knitted fabric, that has excellent stretch properties in multiple directions.

Abstract: A ball stud is disclosed that includes a shank, a head, a hollow center, a first cluster of radial holes, and a second cluster of radial holes. The head is formed integrally with the shank or as a single-piece construction with the shank. The hollow center extends at least partially through the shank and at least partially into the head. The first cluster of radial holes is formed into the head. The second cluster of radial holes is formed into the shank.

Abstract: A method includes asynchronously collecting performance data from distributed devices. The performance data includes information associated with a particular data stream that transits each of the distributed devices. The method further includes ordering the performance data in accordance with a specific metric included in the performance data. The method further includes generating a per-hop perspective of the ordered performance data.

Abstract: A rescue device includes a control module to sense an avalanche, sense the direction of the surface and establish a target path to the surface. A nozzle is selected or oriented by the control module along the target path. A fluid reservoir is connected to the nozzle to force a fluid through the nozzle along the target path to the surface. This allows rescuers to identify the location of a victim and also provides an air path to the victim.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods and compositions of Areca catechu . Methods of the present invention comprise extracting plant material of Areca catechu so that compositions having characteristics different from those of native plant materials are obtained. Compositions comprising food aids and other dietary supplements are also taught.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods for making compositions derived from Ilex species, particularly Ilex paraguariensis, having lowered caffeine and tannin concentrations, compositions made by such methods, oral delivery formulations, and methods of use of such compositions. In particular, the present invention comprises methods for making maté compositions that have a predetermined characeteristic, such as a lowered amount of caffeine, elevated amounts of caffeoyls, and/or lowered amounts of tannin compounds compared to the native maté plant materials. Further, the invention comprises methods of additional processing steps tp produce compositions having a predetermined alkaloid ratio or profiles to meet particular considerations for final products. The compositions of the present invention may be processed for specific uses such as tablets or other oral delivery vehicles. These compositions may be used in methods for treatment of physiological and medical conditions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising Areca extract compositions and compositions comprising extracts of Ilex paraguariensis or theobromine. Methods of the invention comprise methods of making pharmaceutical or nutriceutical products comprising Areca catechu extract compositions and maté extract compositions or theobromine, and methods of use of the extracted products and pharmaceutical and nutriceutical products. The present invention also comprises methods for treating conditions related to mental and physical fatigue and obesity, as well as, enhancement of mental focus, cognition, and a sense of well being, comprising administering the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods for making compositions derived from Ilex species, particularly Ilex paraguariensis, having lowered caffeine and tannin concentrations, compositions made by such methods, oral delivery formulations, and methods of use of such compositions. In particular, the present invention comprises methods for making maté compositions that have a predetermined characeteristic, such as a lowered amount of caffeine, elevated amounts of caffeoyls, and/or lowered amounts of tannin compounds compared to the native maté plant materials. Further, the invention comprises methods of additional processing steps to produce compositions having a predetermined alkaloid ratio or profiles to meet particular considerations for final products. The compositions of the present invention may be processed for specific uses such as tablets or other oral delivery vehicles. These compositions may be used in methods for treatment of physiological and medical conditions.

Abstract: Groups of network devices may be identified automatically based on interface tags associated with network device interfaces such that network devices within a group are automatically identified, periodically or otherwise, based on an association of one or more common interface tags between the group and the network device interface.

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements in end to end relation is disclosed. The coupling includes interconnectable coupling segments having connection members at opposite ends. The connection members are tightenable for drawing the segments toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. Each segment has a concavity positioned between inwardly projecting arcuate surfaces that engage grooves in the pipe elements. The concavities house a sealing member that extends circumferentially around the pipe elements. Angularly oriented surfaces are positioned adjacent to the connection members. The surfaces on facing segments engage one another and cause the segments to rotate in opposite directions about an axis perpendicular to the pipe elements. The concavities are angularly oriented with respect to the axis so that when the segments rotate, the cavities receive the sealing member without distorting it. A method of joining pipe elements end to end is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention includes a method of encoding coefficients of a subband decomposition, to prepare the coefficients for compression. Another aspect of the present invention includes an inverse method of decoding coefficients of a subband decomposition, after they have been decompressed. Particular features and other aspects of the present invention are indicated in the specification, including the drawings and claims.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for enhancing the efficacy of an active ingredient in a human comprising: administering to said human a product comprising: a kavalactone component and an active ingredient, wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic, a pharmaceutical, a nutraceutical and a botanical, and wherein said kavalactone component comprises a methysticin component, a dihydromethysticin component, a desmethoxyyangonin component, a yangonin component, a dihydrokavain component, and a kavain component, and wherein said kavalactone component is between about 0.1% to about 75%, by mass, of said product.

Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones and other botanicals is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. A material having a preferred kavalactone distribution profile is also disclosed. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula.

Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones and other botanicals is also disclosed.