Abstract: A method for integrating heterogeneous computing systems including identifying, by an endpoint system agent operating on a client device, a read/write operation associated with the client device based on monitoring an operation of a program executed on the client device, extracting, by the endpoint system agent from at least one of the client device or a client system in communication with the client device, data having a first syntax associated with the client system, receiving, by the endpoint system agent from an endpoint system, one or more rules describing a mapping between the first syntax and a second syntax associated with the endpoint system, executing, by the endpoint system agent, the one or more rules to modify the data to conform to the second syntax to produce mapped data, and transmitting, by the endpoint system agent, the mapped data to the endpoint system.

Abstract: A method for integrating heterogeneous computing systems including identifying, by an endpoint system agent operating on a client device, a read/write operation associated with the client device based on monitoring an operation of a program executed on the client device, extracting, by the endpoint system agent from at least one of the client device or a client system in communication with the client device, data having a first syntax associated with the client system, receiving, by the endpoint system agent from an endpoint system, one or more rules describing a mapping between the first syntax and a second syntax associated with the endpoint system, executing, by the endpoint system agent, the one or more rules to modify the data to conform to the second syntax to produce mapped data, and transmitting, by the endpoint system agent, the mapped data to the endpoint system.

Abstract: A roller bearing assembly configured to guide linear movement of a shaft with a polygonal cross section. The roller bearing assembly includes a housing unit, which may contain a centrally-placed hole for mounting the assembly, and a plurality of cavities on the surface of both ends of the housing unit. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of axially-displaceable roller bearings placed in one or more sets of pairs in the cavities of the housing. The roller bearings contact the shaft to guide movement axially and to resist torque, and thereby prevent the rotation of the shaft relative to the housing unit.

Abstract: A method comprising receiving an image, the image including associated contextual information; converting the received image into searchable image data, the searchable image data being descriptive of the received image; filtering information from a search database based on the contextual information associated with the received image to create a filtered information set; collecting a plurality of images from the filtered information set to create a seed data set; comparing the received image to the plurality of images from the seed data set using the searchable image data; and determining whether one of the plurality of images is related to the received image.

Abstract: This invention provides a model and architecture that allows databases from diverse advertisers/brands and databases from diverse digital content providers to be virtually intertwined without compromising privacy and without actually comingling any of information any the databases. A trusted third party establishes relationships with advertisers/brands on the one hand and digital content providers on the other hand. If desired, additional demographic information about individuals who have established relationships with the advertisers/brands and the digital content providers may also be utilized to further target the advertising.

Abstract: A gas/liquid separator (120) is provided. The gas/liquid separator (120) includes a separator shell (121) forming an internal chamber (125), a neck (128) formed in an end of the separator shell (121), a separator tube (126) extending into the separator shell (121), with a proximal end (131) forming an output port (123) and with a distal end (132) extending into the internal chamber (125), and an input port (122) formed between the separator tube (126) and the neck (128). The distal end (132) of the separator tube (126) is located in a central interior region of the separator shell (121) wherein liquid phase material accumulates in the internal chamber (125) and is not drawn out of the gas/liquid separator (120) by the separator tube (126).

Abstract: This invention provides a model and architecture that allows databases from diverse advertisers/brands and databases from diverse digital content providers to be virtually intertwined without compromising privacy and without actually comingling any of information any the databases. A trusted third party establishes relationships with advertisers/brands on the one hand and digital content providers on the other hand. If desired, additional demographic information about individuals who have established relationships with the advertisers/brands and the digital content providers may also be utilized to further target the advertising.

Abstract: An adjustable pilot—actuated valve (230) is provided. The adjustable pilot—actuated valve (230) comprises a housing (331) forming a valve chamber (332), a first piston chamber (338), and a second piston chamber (340). The adjustable pilot—actuated valve (230) further includes a valve spool (333) movable within the valve chamber (332). A first piston (334) is movable within the first piston chamber (338) and includes a first side (334a) and a second side (334b) with the second side (334b) coupled to the valve spool (333). A second piston (335) is movable within the second piston chamber (340) and includes a first side (335a) and a second side (335b) with the second side (335b) coupled to the valve spool (333).

Abstract: A clay-pulp mixture is prepared by blending a predetermined ratio of clay and wood pulp (specifically, fiber derived from virgin alpha cellulose) in dry form, moistening the mixture homogeneously by adding water and continuing to blend until a malleable consistency is achieved. Air is extracted from the moist mixture, and solid blocks formed for storage and delivery to end-users.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing failure of a material used in a jet engine, and more particularly to an apparatus that uses one or more miniature jet engine components made from a material used in a full-size jet engine and desired to be tested. The apparatus permits easy removal and disassembly of a jet engine mounted thereon as well as real-time measurements of run-time parameters. The methods and apparatus provide for predicting and analyzing failure by a number of fatigue-related mechanisms including creep, fatigue, crack growth, foreign object damage, fretting, erosion, and stress corrosion. The apparatus also permits testing of a component placed in the exhaust gases of a jet engine mounted therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing failure of a material used in a jet engine, and more particularly to an apparatus that uses one or more model jet engine components made from a material used in a full-size jet engine and desired to be tested. The apparatus permits easy removal and disassembly of a jet engine mounted thereon as well as real-time measurements of run-time parameters. The methods and apparatus provide for predicting and analysing failure by a number of fatigue-related mechanisms including creep, fatigue, crack growth, foreign object damage, fretting, erosion, and stress corrosion.

Abstract: A clay-pulp mixture is prepared by blending a predetermined ratio of clay and wood pulp derived from alpha virgin cellulose in dry form, moistening the mixture homogeneously by adding water and continuing to blend until a malleable consistency is achieved. Air is extracted from the moist mixture, and solid blocks formed for storage and delivery to end-users.

Abstract: Assays, e.g., homogenous assays, and methods for identifying, quantifying and/or monitoring the formation and/or stability of a multimeric complex, e.g., a ternary complex are disclosed. The methods and assays of the invention can be used to identify and/or evaluate agents (e.g., proteins, peptides, antibody molecules, and small and large molecules) that interfere with and/or inhibit the formation of a multimeric complex (e.g., a ternary complex) or that disrupt a previously formed complex.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing failure of a material used in a jet engine, and more particularly to an apparatus that uses one or more model jet engine components made from a material used in a full-size jet engine and desired to be tested. The apparatus permits easy removal and disassembly of a jet engine mounted thereon as well as real-time measurements of run-time parameters. The methods and apparatus provide for predicting and analysing failure by a number of fatigue-related mechanisms including creep, fatigue, crack growth, foreign object damage, fretting, erosion, and stress corrosion.

Abstract: A scoring system for a ball activity area is provided. The ball activity area includes a plurality of activity stations, each of which has one or more hoops or tubes through which balls can be thrown. The hoops and tubes are provided with sensors which determine when a ball passes through the hoop or tube, or contacts the hoop. The sensors are in communication with a controller which receives the signals from the sensors. When the controller receives a signal from a sensor, it adds a predetermined number points to a counter, and displays the point total on a score board. The points awarded for different activity stations can be varied depending on the difficulty of passing a ball through the hoop or tube in an activity station.

Abstract: An enclosed play area comprises a front wall, a back wall, side walls, and a ceiling which define an enclosed area. The front, back, and side walls, and the ceiling are formed from intersecting frame members which define an area having a geometric shape. One or more activity stations are mounted to the frame members in the enclosure. Each activity station comprises at least one tub in which one or more hoops are mounted, the hoops being sized to allow a ball to be thrown through the hoops. The tub has a rim defining a mouth, wall surfaces extending rearwardly from the rim, and a back. The rim has a geometric shape corresponding to the geometric shape of the area defined by the frame members. The tub is mounted to the frame members such that the mouth of the tub does not protrude substantially into the play area. Preferably, the front, back, and side walls, and the ceiling are covered by a transparent or see-through material.