Abstract: A fuel cell electrode protective layer forming method is disclosed. The method includes forming primary defects in a carbon-based protective layer material via a formation step. The primary defects are configured to transport fuel cell products and/or reactants representing a transported portion of a total fuel cell products and/or reactants. The difference between the total fuel cell products and/or reactants and the transported portion is an untransported portion. The method further includes activating secondary defects in the carbon-based protective layer material via an activation step. The secondary defects are configured to transport a portion of the untransported portion of the total fuel cell reactants and/or products. The activation step is different than the formation step.

Abstract: Functionality is provided for the automated creation, testing, training, adaptation and deployment of AI models and changes thereto. Base classes are provided that enable practicable creation of new models from existing one. New models are tested on live data sets offline from user sites. New training methods are provided for the production of particular outcomes. Efficient adaptation of new AI models is facilitated, encompassing data scientist and development team control over how fast to train and deploy new models.

Abstract: Functionality is provided for the automated creation, testing, training, adaptation and deployment of AI models and changes thereto. Base classes are provided that enable practicable creation of new models from existing one. New models are tested on live data sets offline from user sites. New training methods are provided for the production of particular outcomes. Efficient adaptation of new AI models is facilitated, encompassing data scientist and development team control over how fast to train and deploy new models.

Abstract: An AI platform is fully integrated with existing VoIP/AVoIP telephony infrastructure. In the course of providing VoIP/AVoIP audiovisual calls, a VoIP/AVoIP media stream of audiovisual content is processed, and transferred between endpoints. AI processing is applied to each frame of the transferred audiovisual content, in real-time while the audiovisual call is occurring. For example, automated speech recognition can be performed on the content, in which the speech of the audiovisual content is converted to text. The audiovisual call can further be automatically transcribed to a text file in real-time. Another example is the automatic detection of the occurrence of specific triggers during calls. Additional enhanced functionality is automatically provided as a result of applying the AI processing to the transferred audiovisual content. For example, in response to detecting the occurrence of a specific trigger, a corresponding directive can be automatically output on a screen of a calling device.

Abstract: A twin screw extruder for mixing carbon black with rubber and with a first mixing zone with screw elements for heating rubber to about 130.degree.-220.degree. C., and a second port for adding carbon black and a third port for adding oil.

Abstract: The invention is an improved hose clamp of the type formed of a band of heat shrinkable polymer having a diameter reducing released temperature, an inside band surface and an outside band surface. It is improved by the inclusion of a shrinkage indicator.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing elastomeric compositions by forming a mixture of polymeric material, a reinforcing agent, a processing aid and a vulcanizing agent. The process of the invention is continuous and includes the repeated, sequential steps of admixing the polymeric material along a first mixing zone defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a first operating temperature range. The mixture of the first zone is continuously passed into and through a second mixing zone while adding and admixing the reinforcement agent and processing aid therewith, the second mixing zone being defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a second operating temperature range. The mixture of the second zone is then continuously passed into and through a third mixing zone while adding and admixing the vulcanizing agent therewith, the third mixing zone being defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a third operating temperature range.

Abstract: A process for preparing: (1) a generally dry fibrated admix; (2) a powdered elastomer/fiber composite master batch or fully compounded stock; or (3) an elastomer/fiber composite master batch or fully compounded stock; by mixing a partitioning agent and, optionally, plasticizers or adhesives with a generally dry defiberized material to define the fibrated admix; and blending the fibrated admix with a powdered polymer to define a powdered master batch or compounded stock; or dispersing the fiber in a viscoelastic mass to define a master batch or fully compounded stock or formed article, and then curing the mass to define an improved fiber composite structure.

Abstract: A process for preparing: 1) a generally dry fibrated admix; 2) a powdered elastomer/fiber composite master batch or fully compounded stock; or 3) an elastomer/fiber composite master batch or fully compounded stock; by mixing a partitioning agent and, optionally, plasticizers or adhesives with a generally dry defiberized material to define the fibrated admix; and blending the fibrated admix with a powdered polymer to define a powdered master batch or compounded stock; or dispersing the fiber in a viscoelastic mass to define a master batch or fully compounded stock or formed article, and then curing the mass to define an improved fiber composite structure.

Abstract: A method for curing vulcanizable elastomeric articles positioned between a mold surface and a pressure chamber including the steps of introducing into the chamber a hot fluid of relatively high heat capacity, e.g., steam, under pressure for a sufficient period to soften the article, introducing into the chamber a gas of relatively low heat capacity and pressurizing the gas in the chamber at a pressure substantially greater than the pressure under which the hot fluid was introduced, and thereafter vulcanizing the elastomeric article.