Abstract: An adaptor may include a body portion and a conduit receptacle. The body portion may include a cross-member and first and second arms extending from the cross-member. The first and second arms may include first and second engagement features, respectively. The conduit receptacle may extend from the cross-member in a direction opposite the first and second arms and may include an aperture and a third engagement feature. The third engagement feature may retain an outer surface of a conduit. The conduit may receive and protect a plurality of wires transmitting electrical power to an electrically powered component.

Abstract: A method for restoring a degraded pipeline, the method comprising: removing a degraded part of an inner flow pipe of a pipeline leaving a space between two spaced-apart sections of the inner flow pipe; positioning a new pipe in the space; connecting the new pipe to the two spaced-apart sections of the inner flow pipe thereby re-establishing a flow channel through the inner flow pipe; the new pipe having a core pipe with a first strengthening wrap thereon, a second strengthening wrap around the first strengthening wrap, and a protective outer wrap on the second strengthening wrap.

Abstract: Movable systems and methods for making pipe, e.g., non-metallic pipe, either for stand-alone use as produced or for use as a pipe liner, the pipe made at a site at which it is to be used; and, in certain aspects, a transportable factory for simultaneous mobile field manufacturing and installation for making pipe, e.g., reinforced thermoplastic composite pipe, either for stand-alone use or for use as a pipe liner, the pipe made, in one aspect, at a site of use of the pipe. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to hindering unauthorized use or distribution of a middleware program contained within an application. One example embodiment provides a method for hindering unauthorized use or distribution of a middleware program contained within an application. The method comprises acquiring factored middleware code, the factored middleware code having a missing function residing on a remote computing device, and building an application around the factored middleware code such that the application is configured to call to the remote computing device for execution of the missing function during use. The application may be configured to send a call to the remote computing device for execution of the missing function during use.

Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to decommissioning factored code of a program on a computing device. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of operating a computing device. The method includes executing a program on the computing device, and while executing the program, identifying a remote location of a factored function via a code map, sending a call to the factored function and receiving a return response. The method further comprises, upon occurrence of a decommissioning event, receiving a copy of the factored function; and updating the code map with a location of the copy of the factored function.

Abstract: A wireless mesh network with dynamic back off for reduced power consumption is generally described herein. In some embodiments, the wireless mesh network includes a network controller to configure a data frame comprising a sync period followed by at least one data period and a plurality of network nodes configured to operate in at least one of a network-running mode and a sleep/RF quiet mode. The network controller is configured to transmit synchronization messages during a first portion of the sync period and receive upstream requests from the network nodes during a second portion of the sync period. During the sleep/RF quiet mode, the network nodes are configured to wake up periodically during a listening interval for detection of a synchronization message from the network controller, and return to the sleep/RF quiet mode and increase a back-off time between listening intervals for increasingly longer periods when no synchronization message is detected.

Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed that relate to the automated identification of one or more computer program functions for potentially placing on a remote computing device in a split-computational computing environment. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides, on a computing device, a method of determining a factorable portion of code to locate remotely from other portions of the code of a program to hinder unauthorized use and/or distribution of the program. The method includes, on a computing device, receiving an input of a representation of the code of the program, performing analysis on the representation of the code, the analysis comprising one or more of static analysis and dynamic analysis, and based upon the analysis of the code, outputting a list of one or more functions determined from the analysis to be candidates for locating remotely.

Abstract: Disclosed is the transmission of data other than an identification of the wireless network (non-network id data) in a network identification field (NIF) of a wireless frame. The wireless transmitting device (Tx) may generate a wireless frame according to a network protocol and place a representation of the data in the NIF of the frame. The Tx may insert in the frame an indication that the data is non-network id data and transmit the frame over a wireless network according to the network protocol. The indication may be provided by the values of one or more fields of the frame. The receiving device may recognize that the NIF contains non-network id data and may extract the data from the NIF.

Abstract: Technology is provided for provisioning a user computer system with membership in a privilege set in order to execute a pre-release resource. Some examples of pre-release resources are alpha and beta versions of firmware or software which can be downloaded to user computer systems. The pre-release resources are associated with different privilege sets based on their security risk levels. In one example, a security risk level may represent a number of user computer systems at risk of an integrity failure of the pre-release resource. In other examples, the security risk may represent an operational layer of the user computer system affected by the resource or a level of security testing certification success for the pre-release resource. A privilege set identifier indicates membership in one or more privilege sets.

Abstract: A meshing network comprising one full function controller (WDC) and a plurality of nodes (WDN, WSN), that is RF quiet capable with very low power consumption and the ability to quickly heal itself and create new network paths. The network uses an addressing scheme that allows for each node to not have a network map but still be able to route messages. A piping scheme allows a mesh to become a high throughput network. A sensor rail protocol definition allows sensor devices to connect to nodes and route messages through the network.

Abstract: Deliquefication systems with an upper pumping section for discharging fluid pumped to it by a lower pumping section; in one aspect, for providing liquid from a wellbore to the upper section for removal of the liquid from the wellbore; and, in one aspect, such systems for dewatering a gas well. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

Abstract: A method for using a fuel distribution network. The method including receiving a fuel reservation request (FRR) from a fuel network user interface module (FNUIM), obtaining a physical location of the FNUIM, determining a user associated with the FRR, and obtaining a list of fuel stations using the physical location and information associated with the user. The method further includes sending, to FNUIM, a list of fuel stations, receiving, from the FNUIM, a selection request specifying a fuel station from the list of fuel stations and a fuel reservation amount specifying an amount of fuel, sending a backend service provider (BSP) reservation request to the fuel station, where the BSP reservation request comprises the fuel reservation amount, and sending a confirmation message comprising a reservation expiration time to the FNUIM.

Abstract: A fly fishing glove stabilizes a wearer's wrist and does not allow the wrist to bend or twist, thus providing longer and more accurate casts. The glove may include a palm side stabilizer, a backside hand stabilizer, and an ulnar side stabilizer. When the glove is worn, two straps, one in the glove body and one in an arm cuff of the glove, secure the glove and the stabilizers in position. The stabilizers may limit, minimize or prevent movement of the wearer's wrist and may provide a wrist position ideal for casting a fly fishing line.

Abstract: A wireless device having capabilities to receive identification signals from other wireless devices identifies specific wireless devices by said transmitting devices maximum set identification field. Once the transmitting device is identified as having its maximum length identifier set the receiving device may further allow access or data transfer to an alternate network using the contents of the maximum length identifier and/or MAC address of the transmitting device. The wireless devices may conform to the widely popular IEEE 802.11x specifications.

Abstract: A coaxial to transmission line connector has a connector and an attachment area with a windowed electrical attachment point that when soldered in place on a ground reference of an electrical device, creates an electrical and mechanical connection between an outer conductor of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The attachment area has at least one mechanical alignment point and a corresponding reference pivot point located substantially co-planar at the termination of the coaxial dielectric region at an edge of a PCB and a port of the coaxial to transmission line connector. The at least one mechanical alignment point and the corresponding reference pivot plane serve to automatically align the coaxial to transmission line connector to the electrical device. Opposite the attachment area is a dielectric area following termination of the outer conductor in the transition area of the microstrip transmission line.

Abstract: An intermittent risk exposure liability insurance method comprising the steps of: establishing an Internet business site enabled for communication with insurers and insureds through Internet service providers; enrolling the insureds in intermittent risk exposure liability insurance policies, the policies providing for a variable insurance premium rate depending upon an intermittent use of an insured article; logging start and completion times of each intermittent use of the insured article on the Internet business site by the insured; verifying start and completion times of use of the insured article in accordance with the logged start and completion times; and applying and billing premium insurance rates in accordance with the verified and logged start and completion times of use.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for improving trading and a trading client's rankings in a platform exchange of member clients. The method includes assigning a credit exchange rate to website performance metrics such as Google Page Rank and Alexa Rank. The broker maintains an ordered database of all clients' website backlink credit accounts where the highest account is ordered most significantly for distribution to members. Templates created by a client include a desired reference URL, desired anchor text for the link, and a description. A client may pull a backlink template within a predetermined category or class based on the highest qualifying account and posts a link to another client's website based on the link template. The client earns credits for posting a link to another member's website based on his page rank and pays credits to other members posting links to his website based on their page rank.

Abstract: A multi-function device for stoppering and cleaning sinks is provided. The device includes a sink stopper base, a handle, and a scoop extending from the base. The scoop has a curved body and two parallel opposing side edges and a lower edge extending between. Each side edge has an arcuate upper section having a curvature of a first radius, which terminates at the lower surface of the base. The upper curvature in combination with the linear lower section of the side edges facilitate the lower edge of the scoop to deflect without bending backwards when slid across a sink surface. The handle includes a cavity having a downwardly sloped region which provides the users with additional mechanical leverage and control when manipulating the device. In certain implementations, the device incorporates a two-piece design which allows the scooping member to be removed from the base when not in use.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a turbine nozzle assembly using a fixture includes providing a first position of the fixture, positioning at least one datum of the turbine nozzle assembly adjacent at least one datum location point on the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, coupling the turbine nozzle assembly to the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, rotating the fixture from the first position into a second position that facilitates manufacturing the turbine nozzle assembly, and performing a manufacturing process on the turbine nozzle assembly when the fixture is in the second position.