Abstract: A single fretboard guard that covers an entire fretboard of a stringed instrument. The fretboard guard includes a main body that covers the fretboard and a ledge that extends downwardly and away from the main body. The ledge serves as anchor points for securing the fretboard guard to the stringed instrument.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for improving or enhancing pathogen resistance in legume plants. Compositions comprising polypeptides encoded by the CcRpp2-R1 and CcRpp2-R3 polynucleotides disclosed herein are useful in improving resistance in legumes to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR). Methods of using CcRpp2-R1 and CcRpp2-R3 genes to make transgenic ASR-resistant legume plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel structured random sample consensus protocol to greatly improve blockchain and distributed ledger technology throughput and scalability, while maintaining decentralization and high levels of security. The invention leverages small committees of fixed sizes, called “Clans,” threshold cryptography, and logical virtual districts, called “Tribes,” in order to deterministically random sample disparate nodes for sentiment analysis on a transactions validity, thereby only requiring a relatively small subset of nodes to validate any particular transaction or batch of transactions thus enabling much greater concurrency and parallel processing compared to other more linearized consensus algorithms, while maintaining high security.

Abstract: A novel structured random sample consensus protocol to greatly improve blockchain and distributed ledger technology throughput and scalability, while maintaining decentralization and high levels of security. The invention leverages small committees of fixed sizes, called “Clans,” threshold cryptography, and logical virtual districts, called “Tribes,” in order to deterministically random sample disparate nodes for sentiment analysis on a transactions validity, thereby only requiring a relatively small subset of nodes to validate any particular transaction or batch of transactions thus enabling much greater concurrency and parallel processing compared to other more linearized consensus algorithms, while maintaining high security.

Abstract: A tool having an elongated body that is triangular in cross-section such that it includes three elongated straight edges with major surfaces extending between two edges. The straight edges are of differing lengths so as to be used on instruments of different scale sizes and may also include notches formed at intervals along the length of the edge. The edges with notches can be used on a fretboard having frets already in place with the edge being positioned on the fretboard with a fret extending into each notch.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: A single fretboard guard that covers an entire fretboard of a stringed instrument. The fretboard guard includes a main body that covers the fretboard and a ledge that extends downwardly and away from the main body. The ledge serves as anchor points for securing the fretboard guard to the stringed instrument.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for improving or enhancing pathogen resistance in legume plants. Compositions comprising polypeptides encoded by the CcRpp2-R1 and CcRpp2-R3 polynucleotides disclosed herein are useful in improving resistance in legumes to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR). Methods of using CcRpp2-R1 and CcRpp2-R3 genes to make transgenic ASR-resistant legume plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: A file for filing a fret of a stringed instrument includes a filing slot with two radiused side regions that are coated with abrasive material and a central crown region that is non-abrasive. Sliding the filing slot back and forth across a fret will file away material using the radiused sides. Once the non-abrasive crown region touches the fret the filing motion can cease, and the fret will be appropriately crowned without over-filing.

Abstract: A novel structured random sample consensus protocol to greatly improve blockchain and distributed ledger technology throughput and scalability, while maintaining decentralization and high levels of security. The invention leverages small committees of fixed sizes, called “Clans,” threshold cryptography, and logical virtual districts, called “Tribes,” in order to deterministically random sample disparate nodes for sentiment analysis on a transactions validity, thereby only requiring a relatively small subset of nodes to validate any particular transaction or batch of transactions thus enabling much greater concurrency and parallel processing compared to other more linearized consensus algorithms, while maintaining high security.

Abstract: Described are systems for spatial cognitive ability assessment wherein a subject is able to manipulate one or more object(s) that is monitored by a device for recording motion attached to the object(s), the subject, or both that is able to generate motion electronic data. Also described are methods for assessing spatial cognitive ability.

Abstract: Battery-powered vacuum cleaner (10), in particular having multiple modes of operation. The battery-powered vacuum cleaner has a body (12) with a battery (14), a motor (16), an impeller (18) and a dirt-collection chamber (20). The body has a bottom wall with an opening (34) through which air can pass into the body. A rotatable brush (36) is mounted adjacent to the opening (34). The body has a first side (44) and a second side (46), the opening spanning a large proportion of the body between the first and second sides. The battery (14) is located at the first side (44) and the motor (16) is located at the second side (46), with the dirt-collection chamber (20) between the battery and the motor.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: A low smoke, zero halogen self-regulating heating cable includes a semi-conductive heating core and two conductive wires embedded within and separated by the semi-conductive heating core. The cable also includes a primary jacket surrounding the semi-conductive core, a braid surrounding the primary jacket, and a final jacket surrounding the braid. At least one of the primary jacket and the final jacket includes a low smoke, zero halogen material.

Abstract: Described are systems for spatial cognitive ability assessment wherein a subject is able to manipulate one or more object(s) that is monitored by a device for recording motion attached to the object(s), the subject, or both that is able to generate motion electronic data. Also described are methods for assessing spatial cognitive ability.

Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions and transformation systems for modifying the levels of transcription factors in plants such as Solanaceous plants, and introducing disease resistance genes into plants, to produce products with elevated levels of antioxidant compounds, including but not limited to flavonols and chlorogenic acid, as well as exhibiting enhanced disease resistance, and optionally altered appearance. Preferred plants are those in which introduced genes are from Solanaceous species.