Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for hosting multiple cloud-based services at a common network address. The systems and methods receive a request addressed to a uniform resource identifier (“URI”) including a domain name that is one of a plurality of different domain names mapped to a common network address. The systems and methods identify each of a service name and a controller name embedded in the URI, and identify a controller service instance using the service name and controller name from the URI, from a mapping of a plurality of controller server instances to respective service names and controller names. The systems and methods invoke an interface to the identified service instance, and pass data from the received request to the identified service instance via the interface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses method for integrating a cloud service under development with a production cloud system that includes at least one production service. A first scope is assigned for use in testing the first cloud service under development with the production cloud system, in which the first scope restricts access of the first cloud service under development to the production cloud system. A first user of the production cloud system is assigned to the first scope. A second scope is assigned to services of the production cloud system, which does not restrict access of the services of the production cloud system. Access to the first cloud service under development and to the at least one production cloud service is provided to the first user. Other users of the production cloud system are not provided access to the first cloud service under development.

Abstract: A technique increases capacity in a topic-subscription messaging system. The technique involves, during a first time period, operating a first topic structure of the system. The first topic structure includes a first topic and a plurality of first subscriptions coupled with the first topic. The technique further involves, during a second time period, providing a second topic structure which includes a second topic and a plurality of second subscriptions coupled with the second topic. The technique further involves, during a third time period, providing a link from the second topic structure to the first topic structure making (i) the second topic structure a parent to the first topic structure and (ii) the first topic structure a child to the second topic structure, the link conveying messages from a particular second subscription of the second topic structure to the first topic of the first topic structure.

Abstract: A method performed by a service management device includes (a) receiving from a plurality of worker machines, a plurality of requests, each request from a worker machine indicating a respective work item to be assigned to that worker machine, (b) in response to receiving each request, performing an assignment attempt operation configured to (i) succeed and insert a reference to the worker machine that issued that request in a database entry associated with the respective work item if no other reference to a worker machine has yet been inserted in the database entry and (ii) otherwise report failure, and (c) returning a reply to the worker machine that issued each request indicating whether the assignment attempt operation succeeded, that worker machine configured to (i) process the respective work item in response to a successful reply and (ii) refrain from processing the respective work item in response to a failed reply.

Abstract: A medical tube that contains a polymer composition that is generally flexible and biocompatible is provided. The polymer composition contains at least one ethylene vinyl acetate polymer and at least one viscoelastic additive. By selectively controlling specific aspects of the ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (e.g., vinyl acetate content, melt flow index, density, etc.), the viscoelastic additive, and the manner in which they are blended, the resulting composition can exhibit a reduced tendency to kink when formed into the medical tube.

Abstract: A medical tube that contains a polymer composition that is generally flexible and biocompatible is provided. The polymer composition contains at least one ethylene vinyl acetate polymer and at least one viscoelastic additive. By selectively controlling specific aspects of the ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (e.g., vinyl acetate content, melt flow index, density, etc.), the viscoelastic additive, and the manner in which they are blended, the resulting composition can exhibit a reduced tendency to kink when formed into the medical tube.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for location-restricting one-time passcodes may include (1) receiving, from a client, an authentication request for a user account, (2) receiving, in association with the authentication request, a one-time passcode that incorporates an originating location for the authentication request, (3) obtaining a location identifier indicating the location of the client, (4) determining that the location identifier indicates a location equivalent to the originating location, and (5) determining, at least in part in response to determining that the location identifier indicates a location equivalent to the originating location, to authenticate the client to the user account. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical tube that contains a polymer composition that is generally flexible and biocompatible is provided. The polymer composition contains at least one ethylene vinyl acetate polymer and at least one viscoelastic additive. By selectively controlling specific aspects of the ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (e.g., vinyl acetate content, melt flow index, density, etc.), the viscoelastic additive, and the manner in which they are blended, the resulting composition can exhibit a reduced tendency to kink when formed into the medical tube.

Abstract: A double wall steel tube includes an inner tube wall and an outer tube wall. The inner and outer tube walls are formed from a tubing material including an inner layer of iron steel, first and second outer layers of an alloy of aluminum and silicon, a first intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the first outer layer, and a second intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the second outer layer. The first and second intermediate layers include aluminum, silicon and iron. The inner and outer tube walls are brazed together.

Abstract: Steel substrate suitable for forming operations including a corrosion protective coating, wherein the corrosion protective coating includes a nano-layer of oxide nanoparticles and a polyamide-imide layer on the nano-layer.

Abstract: A promotion engine retrieves information associated with a merchant's inventory for online sites. The promotion engine uses the retrieved information to identify products to promote on an online site. An advertisement campaign is generated for the merchant by the promotion engine to promote the products and the promotion engine also purchases advertising placements associated with the online site. Advertisement content of the advertisement campaign is sent to the online site by the promotion engine and the advertisement campaign is maintained by the promotion engine for the merchant.

Abstract: Gastroretentive controlled release vehicles may, in some embodiments, (1) comprise a polymeric matrix and agents for the treatment, prevention, and/or mitigation of a disease and/or side effect thereof and (2) have both gastroretentive properties and controlled release properties. Preferrably, the polymeric matrix may comprise ethylene copolymers, ethyl celluloses, and/or thermoplastic polyurethanes that may optionally be partially crosslinked.

Abstract: Controlled release vehicles may include a polymeric matrix that comprises the polymeric matrix comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of an ethylene copolymer, an ethyl cellulose, a thermoplastic polyurethane, any partially crosslinked polymer thereof, and any combination thereof and has a desired void space architecture.

Abstract: Steel substrate suitable for forming operations which includes a coating thereon wherein the coating includes a corrosion resistant layer of polyamide-imide having a dry film thickness between 1 and 10 ?m.

Abstract: Steel substrate suitable for forming operations including a corrosion protective coating, wherein the corrosion protective coating includes a nano-layer of oxide nanoparticles and a polyamide-imide layer on the nano-layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of new plasticizers for thermoplastics such as polypropylene, copolymers of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalates, polystyrene and/or other polymers or mixtures of polymers containing organic and/or inorganic fillers, where the plasticizer is used for obtaining polyvinyl chloride like aspects and improved processability as well as for obtaining a better flexibility and a lower energy consumption during the processing step.

Abstract: A chalcopyrite semiconductor based photovoltaic solar cell. This cell comprises a metal substrate. A conductive layer is present between the metal substrate and a chalcopyrite semiconductor. The conductive layer has a crystal structure fitting to the crystal structure of the chalcopyrite semiconductor. Also disclosed is a coated metal substrate, in particular a metal strip for producing the individual metal substrates of a solar cell, as well as a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device is described. In one implementation, an enclosure for an electronic device comprises a top wall operably connected to a bottom wall via side walls, a front wall operably connected to a rear wall via the side wall, a locking mechanism operably connected to the side walls, and a mechanism for operably connecting an internal component to the enclosure, wherein the mechanism is operably connected to at least one of the walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of new plasticizers for thermoplastics such as polypropylene, copolymers of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalates, polystyrene and/or other polymers or mixtures of polymers containing organic and/or inorganic fillers, where the plasticizer is used for obtaining polyvinyl chloride like aspects and improved processability as well as for obtaining a better flexibility and a lower energy consumption during the processing step.

Abstract: Flame retardant plastic resin blends comprise an intumescent flame retardant and at least one plastic resin. Engineering resin blends comprise an intumescent flame retardant and at least one engineering resin. Thermoset resin blends comprise an intumescent flame retardant and at least one thermoset resin. The plastic resin blends and the engineering resin blends are non-halogen. The thermoset resin blends are substantially non-halogen.