Abstract: New application sessions can be placed on reclaimable resource capacity that can be provided at lower cost than dedicated capacity, but with risk that the capacity might be reclaimed before completion of the session. A number of instance types can be determined that are capable of hosting a new session. Risk scores can be calculated for the instance types, as well as the cost of instances of each type. An instance type can be selected for the session using the risk scores and cost information, where the instance type will have relatively low risk with a relatively low cost for the instance. Once an instance type is selected, a resource pool can be selected from which to provide the resource instance of the selected type. The instance can then be allocated and caused to host the session or perform related functionality.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a filtration system. The filtration system includes a filter housing and a filter element. The filter housing defines a central cavity. The filter element is disposed within the central cavity. The filter element includes a first endcap, a second endcap, and filter media. The second endcap is disposed axially away from the first endcap. The filter media extends axially between the first endcap and the second endcap. The filter media includes a filter media surface. A support element is in contact with the filter media. The support element is conductive. A first pole is along a surface of support element the filter media. The first pole has a first charge. A second pole is downstream of the first pole. The second pole has a second charge. The first charge is opposite in charge to the second charge.

Abstract: New application sessions can be placed on reclaimable resource capacity that can be provided at lower cost than dedicated capacity, but with risk that the capacity might be reclaimed before completion of the session. A number of instance types can be determined that are capable of hosting a new session. Risk scores can be calculated for the instance types, as well as the cost of instances of each type. An instance type can be selected for the session using the risk scores and cost information, where the instance type will have relatively low risk with a relatively low cost for the instance. Once an instance type is selected, a resource pool can be selected from which to provide the resource instance of the selected type. The instance can then be allocated and caused to host the session or perform related functionality.

Abstract: New application sessions can be placed on reclaimable resource capacity that can be provided at lower cost than dedicated capacity, but with risk that the capacity might be reclaimed before completion of the session. A number of instance types can be determined that are capable of hosting a new session. Risk scores can be calculated for the instance types, as well as the cost of instances of each type. An instance type can be selected for the session using the risk scores and cost information, where the instance type will have relatively low risk with a relatively low cost for the instance. Once an instance type is selected, a resource pool can be selected from which to provide the resource instance of the selected type. The instance can then be allocated and caused to host the session or perform related functionality.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for a game-hosting service of a service provider network to dynamically determine a number of processes that are permitted to concurrently execute on an instance based on health values that indicate performances of the processes running on the instance. The game-hosting service may periodically or continuously receive health values from the instance, or multiple instances in a fleet of instances, and determine whether additional processes may be permitted to run, or if less processes may be permitted to run, on the instance based on the performance of the processes that are concurrently running on the instance. In this way, instances may dynamically be permitted to concurrently execute additional processes, or less processes, to help ensure that computing resources are being efficiently utilized, but also while maintaining acceptable performance for processes (e.g., game sessions) that are hosted on the instances.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable lifting apparatus that includes an actuator and a lifting mechanism, which includes a parallel bar, a first coupler, a second coupler, a first rocker, a second rocker, and a frame that are each rotatably connected, so that operation of the actuator moves the parallel bar in a J-shaped path while maintaining a constant orientation of the parallel bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable lifting apparatus that includes an actuator and a lifting mechanism, which includes a parallel bar, a first coupler, a second coupler, a first rocker, a second rocker, and a frame that are each rotatably connected, so that operation of the actuator moves the parallel bar in a J-shaped path while maintaining a constant orientation of the parallel bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable lifting apparatus that includes an actuator and a lifting mechanism, which includes a parallel bar, a first coupler, a second coupler, a first rocker, a second rocker, and a frame that are each rotatably connected, so that operation of the actuator moves the parallel bar in a J-shaped path while maintaining a constant orientation of the parallel bar.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a toy comprised of a vehicle that is capable of generating electrical energy and a body that can be physically and electrically connected to and disconnected from the vehicle. In one embodiment, the body comprises a light and a capacitor that stores electrical energy produced by the generator when the body is connected to the vehicle and the vehicle is used to produced electrical energy. After separation of the body from the vehicle, the capacitor provides electrical energy to the light that allows a child to separately use the body as a torch or flashlight. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a speaker and the body includes a memory device that stores a signal that can be played over the speaker when the body is connected to the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a toy comprised of a vehicle that is capable of generating electrical energy and a body that can be physically and electrically connected to and disconnected from the vehicle. In one embodiment, the body comprises a light and a capacitor that stores electrical energy produced by the generator when the body is connected to the vehicle and the vehicle is used to produced electrical energy. After separation of the body from the vehicle, the capacitor provides electrical energy to the light that allows a child to separately use the body as a torch or flashlight. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a speaker and the body includes a memory device that stores a signal that can be played over the speaker when the body is connected to the vehicle.

Abstract: A clip for securing a cord plug to a cord socket. One version of the clip has a set of opposed channels arranged to receive flanges extending from the plug and socket. The clip has a second set of opposed channels aligned with but narrower than the first set of channels, to receive tabs extending from either the plug or socket. These channels engage the flanges and tabs to secure the plug and socket together and prevent unwanted separation, when a separation force is provided. The clip also has openings in the sides of the clip to allow the plug and socket bodies or the cord to pass through the sidewalls, allowing the clip to surround the connected plug and socket.

Abstract: A lighting system employing a wind energy system to collect and convert wind energy to electrical energy for recharging an energy storage source. The wind energy system may be a vertical or horizontal wind turbine. A solar energy system may also be employed to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy to recharge the energy storage source. The energy storage source may provide electrical power to one or more lighting elements associated with the lighting system. The lighting elements may include light emitting diodes, fluorescent lights, cold cathode ray tubes, or other low power lighting sources. The lighting system may further include a housing to store or support one or more components of the lighting system. The housing may be supported by a post. An anchor member may be joined to the post for attaching the lighting system to the ground or a structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glove for making goniometric measures, i.e. angular measurements, of a wearer's hand and a method of manufacture of the same. The glove is adapted for use in the assessment of ahnad mobility in medical applications and is particularly useful for misshaped hands. The glove comprises a palmar panel with finger sections extending short of the distal interphalangeal joint and preferably proximal to the distal interphalangeal joint.