Abstract: A method for obtaining query response data by a relational database management system (RDBMS) is provided. The method receives a user input query, by a processor associated with the RDBMS, wherein the user input query comprises a query request for a set of data; formats the user input query into a second query language suitable for communication between the RDBMS and a query response interface associated with a second data storage external to the RDBMS, by the processor, to generate a reformatted user input query, wherein the RDBMS is configured to perform query operations using an n-ary tree format, and wherein the query response interface is configured to perform query operations using a binary tree format consisting of two child nodes per non-terminal node of a binary tree; and transmits the reformatted user input query to the query response interface, via a communication device communicatively coupled to the processor.

Abstract: An inking system for use in transferring ink to a flexographic printing plate in a flexographic printing system includes an anilox member having an ink transfer zone located between first and second recessed bearing contact zones. A radius of the recessed bearing contact zones is less than a radius of the ink transfer zone by at least 0.100 inches. An ink tray includes a floor and first and second end walls. Bearings are mounted outside of the end walls which engage with the first and second bearing contact zones, respectively, thereby positioning the ink tray assembly in a specified position relative to the anilox member. Upper edges of the end walls extend into the recessed bearing contact zones.

Abstract: A computing environment is disclosed that receives from devices requests directed toward services accessible in the environment, and that forwards communications from services in the environment to devices registered with the environment. During a registration process at the environment, devices are assigned a device identifier that is used to identify and authenticate each particular device and requests communicated from and to the device via the environment. The computing environment maintains state information for each device that has been registered with the system. As the device interacts with the system, the state information is updated to reflect the changes in the device. When requests to perform functions are received from devices, the computing environment determines for the particular device and the particular function requested what processing needs to be performed by the environment in response to the request.

Abstract: A composition for forming a fiber includes at least one polyamide and caprolactam. The at least one polyamide has a number average molecular weight between 38,000 Da and 100,000 Da. The polyamide is at least partially dissolved in the caprolactam. The caprolactam comprises between 20 wt. % and 90 wt. % of the composition.

Abstract: A geofence computing device, in communication with a user device and a payment processor, includes a memory and a processor in communication with the memory. The geofence computing device processor is configured to receive, from the user device, geofence data including a first user defined geofence zone having a first geographic area within a first geographic boundary, store the geofence data within the memory, receive, from the payment processor, from authorization request message transaction data representing a payment transaction initiated with a merchant by a cardholder associated with the payment processor, determine a geographic location of the merchant and a residence of the cardholder, compare the merchant geographic location and the cardholder residence geographic location to the first user defined geofence zone, and alert the user of the payment transaction based on the comparison. The transaction data includes at least one of a merchant location and a merchant identifier.

Abstract: An inking system for use in transferring ink to a gravure printing surface in a gravure printing system includes a gravure cylinder r having a printing zone located between first and second recessed bearing contact zones. A radius of the recessed bearing contact zones is less than a radius of the printing zone by at least 0.100 inches. An ink tray includes a floor and first and second end walls. Bearings are mounted outside of the end walls which engage with the first and second bearing contact zones, respectively, thereby positioning the ink tray assembly in a specified position relative to the gravure cylinder. Upper edges of the end walls extend into the recessed bearing contact zones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing lead (212) for medical use. This method comprises the production of lead (212) by the decay of radium (224) in a generator comprising a solid medium to which the radium (224) is bound, followed by the extraction of the lead (212) from the generator in the form of an aqueous solution A1, characterised in that the lead (212) contained in the aqueous solution A1 is purified from the radiological and chemical impurities, also contained in said aqueous solution, by a liquid chromatography on a column. The invention also relates to an apparatus specially designed for automated implementation in a closed system of said method. It further relates to lead (212) produced by means of this method and this apparatus. Applications: manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals based on lead (212), useful in nuclear medicine for the treatment of cancers, particularly by a-radioimmunotherapy, or for medical imaging, in both humans and animals.

Abstract: A vehicle bedliner includes a floor panel, a forward panel and a pair of side panels. The floor panel is configured to be disposed on a floor of a cargo box of a truck. The forward panel extends upwardly from the floor panel. Each of the pair of side panels has a main body extending upwardly from the floor panel and extends from a lateral side of the forward panel. First side panel of the pair of side panels includes at least one opening and a severable portion that at least partially overlies the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilising material comprising a first pressure vessel, in which the pressure vessel has a vessel infeed and a vessel outlet. The vessel infeed and vessel outlet are adapted to form respective seals with the pressure vessel such that a desired pressure can be maintained in the pressure vessel, and wherein pressure vessel is depressurised such that the material deposited in the pressure vessel is sterilised and at least a portion of the inner surfaces of the pressure vessel are sterilised, such that the material deposited into the pressure vessel can be stored therein for a predetermined period.

Abstract: Providing a blockchain device enrollment service includes creating an enrollment smart contract that controls access to a service by the device; creating a pools smart contract associated with managing a plurality of different endpoints, wherein the pools smart contract is registered with the enrollment smart contract; registering and configuring a manufacturer smart contract with the enrollment smart contract; and registering and configuring a service provider smart contract with the enrollment smart contract.

Abstract: There is disclosed a synthetic joint stabilisation device (10) and associated assembly, the device having a particular use in a method of stabilising a dislocated acromioclavicular joint. The joint stabilisation device (10) comprises a first elongate portion (22) forming a first free end (24); a second elongate portion (26) forming a second free end (28) which is opposite the first free end; and an integral eye (30) provided at a location which is between the first and second free ends, the eye serving for securing the device to a bone (19) of a patient. The device (10) is at least partly tubular so as to define an internal cavity (32), said part, of the device being of a woven material.

Abstract: A method of etching an organic or hybrid inorganic/organic material. The method etches molecular layer deposition coatings. An etching cycle comprises a first half reaction exposing the coating to a precursor. A second half reaction exposes a second precursor, removing or etching a portion of the coating.

Abstract: A computing environment is disclosed that receives from devices requests directed toward services accessible in the environment, and that forwards communications from services in the environment to devices registered with the environment. During a registration process at the environment, devices are assigned a device identifier that is used to identify and authenticate each particular device and requests communicated from and to the device via the environment. The computing environment maintains state information for each device that has been registered with the system. As the device interacts with the system, the state information is updated to reflect the changes in the device. When requests to perform functions are received from devices, the computing environment determines for the particular device and the particular function requested what processing needs to be performed by the environment in response to the request.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, deuterated derivatives of any of the foregoing, and metabolites of any of the foregoing are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed. Also disclosed are solid state forms of Compound 1 and salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: A stand-alone dishwasher for non-plumbed, environmentally friendly dishwashing includes a washer body. A front side has a drain aperture extending through to an inner compartment of the washer body. A lid is coupled to the washer body to cover and alternatively uncover a principal aperture. A plurality of rails is coupled within the inner compartment to support a plurality of racks that is removable through the principal aperture. A floor panel is coupled to the washer body and creates a lower compartment between a bottom side of washer body and the floor panel. A heater is coupled within the lower compartment. The heater is configured to turn water within the inner compartment into steam. A plurality of controls is coupled to the lid. The plurality of controls is in operational communication with the heating element.

Abstract: An offer is sent, via a network, to an entity system. For example, the entity system may be a computer system of a corporation. The offer is to provide advertising while one or more voice or video communication sessions are placed on hold in a contact center queue. An acceptance of the offer is received, via the network, from the entity system. The acceptance of the offer causes a blockchain orchestrator to create a block that is stored in a blockchain. A voice or video communication session is established at the contact center with a customer. The voice or video communication session is routed to a contact center queue. In response to routing the voice or video communication session to the contact center queue and based on the acceptance of the offer, the advertising is inserted into a media stream of the voice or video communication session.

Abstract: An acceptance of an end user license is received from a user communication endpoint. The acceptance of the end user license causes a smart contract to associate a number of digital tokens (i.e., digital currency) with a user of the user communication endpoint. For example, the user may electronically agree to abide by terms associated with transactions within a contact center. A communication session is established between the user communication endpoint and the contact center. Input is received that indicates that the user wants to have a transaction with the contact center. For example, the transaction may be that the user wants to be moved to the top of a contact center queue. The transaction causes a change to the number of digital tokens associated with the user. The change in digital tokens is then stored in a blockchain associated with the contact center.

Abstract: A foam electrode comprising surface treatment by the steps of: 1) impregnating soft compressible polymeric foams with a conductive coating via sequential infiltration synthesis and 2) functionalizing the chemically altered voids with an ultrathin redox coating to enhance capacitive deionization (CDI). The redox coating will allow treated foam to absorb ions under the application of a bias, and mechanical compression/decompression. The CDI apparatus uses the void volume of the foam in the uncompressed state to flow liquids through it while the compressed state is used to enhance desalination by limiting the diffusion pathways for the ions to find an adsorption surface.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, deuterated derivatives of any of the foregoing, and metabolites of any of the foregoing are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed. Also disclosed are solid state forms of Compound 1 and salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a communication system and method to leverage distributed ledger technology as the basis upon which a trustless method can be deployed to validate file provenance and authenticity, while also supporting a strong form of non-repudiation. In one example, the method includes transferring electronic content from a sending communication device to the receiving communication device via Rich Communication Services. The method includes generating, at the sending communication device, file transfer parameters, identity signature and timestamp that are associated with the transfer of electronic content from the sending communication device. The method then includes causing the identity signature and timestamp to be written as part of a content transfer ledger.