Abstract: Systems and techniques of the creation of Virtual Machines (VM) from user requests to a Virtual Takeaway (VT) system are presented. In one embodiment, the VT system comprises a website to which the user may make requests for either pre-defined VM builds or customized VM builds. The VT system may also comprise a set of virtualization servers to which the requests for VM may be affected. In addition, the VT system may comprises a VT controller which may schedule jobs for the completion of user requests, to keep track of status of the state of various VM build requests and to perform administrative jobs for the efficient operation of the system.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to systems and methods of sealing a stone and is particularly useful for sealing a stone countertop, though it could also be applied to stone tiles or other types of stone products. In one example, a method for sealing stone may include applying heat to a stone and applying a sealant to the stone when the temperature of the stone is above a temperature threshold. The sealant may be an impregnating sealer.

Abstract: An adjustable angle corner block for holding objects together at an angle with respect to each other. The adjustable angle corner block includes first and second plates with the proximal end edges of the plates pivotally coupled together. A holding device is provided for releasably holding the plates in a position with respect to each other such that the plates cannot pivot out of the position when held by the holding device. Each of the plates has a mounting tube coupled to the back surface of the plate such that a first mounting tube is coupled to the back surface of the first plate and a second mounting tube is coupled to the back surface of the second plate. Each of the mounting tubes is adapted for receiving a threaded end of a pipe of a pipe clamp therein.