Abstract: A base including a bottom plate is configured for mounting to a surface, and a top plate. One or more dispensing bottles including flanged bottoms. The base top plate has one or more openings for the one or more dispensing bottles. The flanged bottoms have a diameter greater than the one or more openings of the base top plate, and the one or more openings has a releasable portion and a non-releasable portion. The releasable portion accommodates the one or more flanged bottoms to slide between the base bottom plate and the base top plate. A locking mechanism has a holding pin and a tumbler. The tumbler is accessible external to the base plate by a key to lock the one or more dispensing bottles into the base plate by rotating the tumbler to hold the releasable portion.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifest customization application generates presentations of media titles for playback. The manifest customization application selects a first set of video streams from multiple sets of video steams that are associated with a media title and included in a media package video streams based on a first preference associated with a user. The manifest customization application selects a first set audio streams from multiple sets of audio streams included in the media package based on a second preference associated with the user. The manifest customization application generates a recommended presentation based on the first set of video streams and the first set of audio streams. The manifest customization application generates a manifest file that allows the media title to be played back in accordance with at least the recommended presentation.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifest customization application generates presentations of media titles for playback. The manifest customization application selects a first set of video streams from multiple sets of video steams that are associated with a media title and included in a media package video streams based on a first preference associated with a user. The manifest customization application selects a first set audio streams from multiple sets of audio streams included in the media package based on a second preference associated with the user. The manifest customization application generates a recommended presentation based on the first set of video streams and the first set of audio streams. The manifest customization application generates a manifest file that allows the media title to be played back in accordance with at least the recommended presentation.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifest customization application selects one or more video streams that are derived from a first video source file and are included in a media package for a media title for inclusion in a video track. After generating a manifest file that itemizes the video track and indicates that an alternate video track can be made available, the manifest customization application transmits the manifest file to a client device. Upon receiving a request from the client device to generate an alternate manifest file that itemizes the alternate video track, the manifest customization application selects one or more video streams that are derived from a second video source file and are included in the media package for inclusion in the alternative video track. After generating the alternate manifest file based on the alternate video track, the manifest customization application transmits the alternate manifest file to the client device.

Abstract: In various embodiments a media processing pipeline generates and distributes streams for playback. The media processing pipeline encodes a first video source file that is associated with a media title to generate a first video stream set. The media processing pipeline encodes a second video source file that is associated with the media title to generate a second video stream set. The media processing pipeline generates first video metadata for the first video stream set and second video metadata for the second video stream set. The first video metadata and the second video metadata include different sets of values for a set of video characteristics. The media processing pipeline generates a media package that includes the first video stream set, the first video metadata, the second video stream set, and the second video metadata. The media processing pipeline transmits the media package to at least one server device.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifest customization application generates presentations of media titles for playback. The manifest customization application selects a first set of video streams from multiple sets of video steams that are associated with a media title and included in a media package video streams based on a first preference associated with a user. The manifest customization application selects a first set audio streams from multiple sets of audio streams included in the media package based on a second preference associated with the user. The manifest customization application generates a recommended presentation based on the first set of video streams and the first set of audio streams. The manifest customization application generates a manifest file that allows the media title to be played back in accordance with at least the recommended presentation.

Abstract: An X-ray diffraction apparatus for measuring crystal orientation of crystalline samples is provided. The apparatus comprises a turntable comprising at least one tray; a turntable support platform defining a plane; and a motorized turntable displacement system for remotely displacing the turntable linearly along a first axis parallel to the plane, linearly along a second axis perpendicular to the plane, and rotatably about the second axis; an X-ray assembly provided within the enclosure; and a motorized X-ray assembly displacement system for displacing the X-ray assembly linearly along a third axis, the third axis being parallel to the plane and non-parallel to the first axis; wherein for each one of the crystalline samples, at least one of the motorized turntable displacement system and the motorized X-ray assembly displacement system is actuated to align the collimated X-ray beam with the corresponding measuring position and measure the crystal orientation of the crystalline sample.

Abstract: A generator column assembly for the elution of a radioisotope, having a generator column container having a bottom wall defining a flow outlet aperture, an open top end, and a sidewall extending from the open top end to the bottom wall that defines an interior volume having a substantially cylindrical upper volume portion and a substantially cylindrical lower volume portion, the upper volume portion having a diameter that is greater than a diameter of the lower volume portion, and a closure cap assembly including a substantially cylindrical container cap defining a flow inlet aperture, the container cap being configured to be slidably received in the open top end of the generator column container.

Abstract: A solution to the problems caused by manual computer programming is provided. A Pseudo-code Design Platform (PDP) reduces the amount of technical skill, length of time, and cost required to create and maintain computer applications. The Pseudo-code Compiler performs as a true Integrated Design Environment. All of the software development steps are performed automatically 100% of the time, within the Pseudo-code Design Platform, just in the opposite order of the conventional process.

Abstract: An anti-fogging composition is described herein. The composition includes a nanocellulose comprising cellulose nanofibrils, cellulose nanocrystals, or a combination thereof, and water. A method of preparing an anti-fogging coating includes applying the anti-fogging composition to at least a portion of a surface of a substrate to form a coating. An article including a coating formed from the anti-fogging composition is also disclosed. Coatings prepared from the anti-fogging compositions are water proof, and offer a cost-effective alternative to other anti-fogging coatings.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for imparting a force during operation of a wire bobbin comprises a main shaft for receiving a wire bobbin, and a brake element operably coupled to the main shaft. The system may further comprise an adjustment assembly comprising an adjustment block and at least one adjustment spring, wherein the at least one adjustment spring is biased to provide a force on the adjustment block in a vertically-upward direction. The adjustment block may be operably coupled to the main shaft, such that a mass of the main shaft imposed upon the adjustment block combined with resistance of the at least one adjustment spring determines a vertical position of the main shaft and the brake element. A brake assembly may provide a brake force on the brake element, wherein the brake force is imparted to the main shaft via the brake element.

Abstract: An anti-fogging composition is described herein. The composition includes a nanocellulose comprising cellulose nanofibrils, cellulose nanocrystals, or a combination thereof, and water. A method of preparing an anti-fogging coating includes applying the anti-fogging composition to at least a portion of a surface of a substrate to form a coating. An article including a coating formed from the anti-fogging composition is also disclosed. Coatings prepared from the anti-fogging compositions are water proof, and offer a cost-effective alternative to other anti-fogging coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a porous material comprising a biopolymer functionalized with a carbon dioxide capturing moiety; where the biopolymer is in the form of a foam or an aerogel having a bulk density of 500 grams per cubic meter to 2500 grams per cubic meter. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising functionalizing a biopolymer with a carbon dioxide capturing moiety; dissolving the biopolymer in an aqueous solution to form a first solution; reducing the temperature of the first solution to below the freezing point of the aqueous solution; displacing the aqueous solution with a first solvent that has a lower surface tension than a surface tension of the aqueous solution; and drying the first solvent to produce a porous biopolymer having a bulk density of 500 grams per cubic meter to 2500 grams per cubic meter.

Abstract: A scooping and dispensing device for efficiently storing, measuring, transferring, mixing, and/or dispensing materials such as powders. The scooping and dispensing device generally includes a funnel and a cover rotatably connected within the funnel. The cover is adapted to be rotated between a plurality of rotational positions with respect to the funnel. A handle may be grasped and rotated; with the handle being connected to the cover such that both the handle and cover rotate together. The cover may thus be rotated to an inverted position to form a chamber to store or mix one or more materials. A cap is removably connected to the lower opening of the funnel; with the cap being removed from the lower opening to dispense the material(s) out of the funnel.

Abstract: Machine learning techniques are used to improve internet website and domain monitoring technology by classifying content using a trained algorithm. Based on crawling the web pages of a site, a machine learning classifier can be used to determine a composite content score for the website. Changes in the composite content score can be evaluated over time via multiple samplings of the website using the trained machine learning classifier. Additional weighting information can also be used as a factor in measuring website content change over time. Various change thresholds can be used with output of a machine learning classifier to determine content shifts over time.

Abstract: An anti-fogging composition is described herein. The composition includes a nanocellulose comprising cellulose nanofibrils, cellulose nanocrystals, or a combination thereof, and water. A method of preparing an anti-fogging coating includes applying the anti-fogging composition to at least a portion of a surface of a substrate to form a coating. An article including a coating formed from the anti-fogging composition is also disclosed. Coatings prepared from the anti-fogging compositions are water proof, and offer a cost-effective alternative to other anti-fogging coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a porous material comprising a biopolymer functionalized with a carbon dioxide capturing moiety; where the biopolymer is in the form of a foam or an aerogel having a bulk density of 500 grams per cubic meter to 2500 grams per cubic meter. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising functionalizing a biopolymer with a carbon dioxide capturing moiety; dissolving the biopolymer in an aqueous solution to form a first solution; reducing the temperature of the first solution to below the freezing point of the aqueous solution; displacing the aqueous solution with a first solvent that has a lower surface tension than a surface tension of the aqueous solution; and drying the first solvent to produce a porous biopolymer having a bulk density of 500 grams per cubic meter to 2500 grams per cubic meter.

Abstract: A scooping and dispensing device for efficiently storing, measuring, transferring, mixing, and/or dispensing materials such as powders. The scooping and dispensing device generally includes a funnel and a cover rotatably connected within the funnel. The cover is adapted to be rotated between a plurality of rotational positions with respect to the funnel. A handle may be grasped and rotated; with the handle being connected to the cover such that both the handle and cover rotate together. The cover may thus be rotated to an inverted position to form a chamber to store or mix one or more materials. A cap is removably connected to the lower opening of the funnel; with the cap being removed from the lower opening to dispense the material(s) out of the funnel.

Abstract: Methods of making interior panels having integrated airbag deployment doors for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, a method of making an interior panel comprises contacting a molten resin in a molding tool cavity with a plurality of juxtaposed pressurized gas streams to form a series of holes, bubbles, knit lines, or combinations thereof in the molten resin. The molten resin is solidified to form a substrate. The series of holes, bubbles, knit lines, or combinations thereof define a frangible tear seam in the substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing nanocellulose is described herein. The method includes contacting a cellulosic material with an oxidizing agent, and a compound selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal bromide, an alkali metal iodide, an alkali metal fluoride, an alkali metal chloride, or a combination thereof, in an aqueous solution to provide an oxidized cellulose mixture. The nanocellulose prepared according to the method is also described.