Abstract: A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture.

Abstract: This invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles, including carpet tiles and broadloom carpet. In particular, this invention relates to tufted floorcovering articles made from the family of polymers known as polyester. Specifically, this invention relates to tufted carpet tile products made from polyester. The polyester carpet tiles meet commercial performance specifications and are fully end-of-life recyclable.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining and providing automatic flags for what is classified as a “significant” bet. When the user makes a significant bet, a software application automatically records the play and may also record the user's reaction. The user does not have to provide an indication to record these clips.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for generating probabilities, for example for displaying on a video feed, which may be generated or adjusted using machine learning and/or artificial intelligence. One embodiment includes a method for generating and adjusting probabilities. the generated probabilities in order to create and display probability graphics on a display device. The graphics may be generated and/or updated using artificial intelligence or machine learning. Display information may be updated in real-time as changes are made in the game (e.g. a player injury, substitutions, changing weather conditions, etc.). The changes may be detected by a detection system on the field, attached to players or equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for refilling a chalk containment pouch, also called a chalk ball/sock/sphere with a quantity of chalk. The apparatus includes a refill ring formed as a cylindrical body defining an interior passage extending between a top opening and a bottom opening. An annular groove is defined about a top end of the cylindrical body is dimensioned to receive a closure element surrounding the opening of the chalk containment pouch to secure the pouch with the refill ring. In a method of refilling the chalk containment pouch the refill ring provides a rigid or semi-rigid structure to allow the user to manipulate the pouch and to retain the opening of the chalk containment pouch in an open condition. The refill ring provides for a dispensing into, as well as a scooping and a packing of chalk within the chalk containment pouch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining images of a lunar surface and cislunar space using a hybrid telescope are provided. One hybrid telescope is carried by each of two spacecraft. Each spacecraft is in an elliptical orbit about the Moon. The periapsides of the spacecraft orbits are 180° apart from one another. In addition, the spacecraft can be phased 180° apart from one another to enable an offset in access times of each telescope to the cislunar and surface domains respectively. The image sensors associated with the telescopes can include a staring mode for collecting images from cislunar space, and a scanning mode for collecting images from the lunar surface.

Abstract: A system and method for generation of records for execution of process workflows is provided. The system receives a first input associated with a record creation activity and extracts process execution data associated with the process workflow and configuration data associated with the record creation activity from one or more database tables. The system controls the electronic device to render a second UI based on the configuration and process execution data. The second UI includes a record creation form and a set of UI elements to represent activities associated with the process workflow in a pending state of execution. The system further receives a second input and triggers execution of the activities based on the received second input. The set of UI elements on the second UI are updated based on the triggered execution to represent at least one of the activities in an executional state.

Abstract: A garment with a chalk dispensing pocket is disclosed. The garment includes an external pocket having a mesh panel, preferably applied on pants/leggings/shorts. The chalk dispensing pocket is dimensioned to contain a porous container/bag/ball of a gripping chalk to chalk the user's hands. When applied to pants, the chalk dispensing pocket is disposed on a frontal, lateral, or posterior aspect of one or more legs of the pants. The garment with chalk dispensing pocket is particularly suited for rock climbers providing a convenient unobtrusive chalking pocket that is readily accessible within arms reach and facilitates the climber's freedom of movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres that comprise a polysiloxane and a polymer, as defined herein, and a suspension polymerization process for making the composition. The composition is useful for making defect free coatings with a relatively low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres that comprise a polysiloxane and a polymer, as defined herein, and a suspension polymerization process for making the composition. The composition is useful for making defect free coatings with a relatively low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres that comprise a polysiloxane and an organophosphate functionalized polymer, as defined herein, and a suspension polymerization process for making the composition. The composition is useful for making defect free coatings with a relatively low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A financial management control, training and use system and process allows a parent to create an account which is fully managed by the parent, but is for use by a child. A physical financial card, such as a smart card, debit or credit card, is created for a child of the parent. By means of a software application, a parent establishes parameters associated with the child's use of the account and financial card, including a budget for the child and spending restrictions for the account and/or financial card. The child may be required to go through interactive lessons, quizzes or educational games in order to unlock his or her account or make purchases. Activities associated with the account and financial card, including purchases, are tracked and a report is provided to the parent and child.

Abstract: A file server can receive a request from a client executing on an end-user device for access to a given file and a digital certificate assigned to a user. The file server can wrap content of the given file with a public key of the digital certificate assigned to the user to form wrapped content, such that content of the given file is accessible only with a private key corresponding to the public key of the digital certificate. The file server can also embed permissions for access to the given file and the wrapped content of the given file in a secure file and transmit the secure file to the client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric composite microspheres that comprise a polysiloxane and a polymer, as defined herein, and a suspension polymerization process for making the composition. The composition is useful for making defect free coatings with a relatively low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique to efficiently distribute a large number of printable CAD objects to a group of printers having variable settings and/or parameters. Each CAD object includes metadata specifying a particular set of production parameters (e.g., software settings, post-processing steps, production material, and/or physical location). The technique positions objects with the same set of production parameters metadata in similar print cycles subject to object nesting optimization.

Abstract: A communication module communicates between the tools or control panel and the technician. A communications module connects to or by the control panel or other controller of the protection system. The communications module wirelessly communicates with a service tool, such as a personal data assistant. The technician may control the protection system with the service tool from a remote location, such as by a monitoring device or other component being tested. The communications module may be taken with the technician when testing is complete or left in the building for later use. The communications module is provided as part of the protection system or is added at a later time to an existing system.

Abstract: A method for simplifying complex operations in an interactive DVD utilizing the Binary System. A developer can combine numerous command sequences into fewer sequences utilizing binary arithmetic and variables in the DVD's command sequences.

Abstract: A communication module communicates between the tools or control panel and the technician. A communications module connects to or by the control panel or other controller of the protection system. The communications module wirelessly communicates with a service tool, such as a personal data assistant. The technician may control the protection system with the service tool from a remote location, such as by a monitoring device or other component being tested. The communications module may be taken with the technician when testing is complete or left in the building for later use. The communications module is provided as part of the protection system or is added at a later time to an existing system.

Abstract: A service tool accesses a building system to wirelessly configure, test, troubleshoot and control a building fire protection system. Using wireless communication with a fire alarm control panel, the service tool provides for remote viewing of a control panel. The service tool may be used for remote control for functionality of a fire alarm control panel or other devices of a building fire protection system. The service tool may display information such as status indicators that correspond to a display on a remote control panel. The service tool may be used to confirm and/or monitor an installation, test functionality, diagnose and/or troubleshoot problems.

Abstract: A spinal distraction device is provided having a generally H-shaped cross section that maintains a desired space between adjacent spinous processes. The distraction device includes a body and two pairs of parallel sidewalls. The sidewalls create channels for receiving respective spinous processes. The distraction device is fused to the spinous processes with fixation devices.