Abstract: A thermal management composite material including three primary layers, and in aspects functional apertures across an outermost layer of the material. The first layer is a first metalized material attached to a first woven or non-woven material. The second layer is an ultra-low thermally conductive material layer. The third layer is a second metalized material attached to a second woven or non-woven material. The composite is capable of being shaped or formatted into a variety of available shapes. The composite provides for improved thermal management.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. The protective sleeve can comprise a transparent window capable of communicating a human touch to an electronic device. The protective sleeve can comprise a temperature influencing bladder.

Abstract: A thermally insulating material comprising at least three layers, wherein the first layer comprises a metalized material capable of reflecting thermal radiation, wherein the second layer comprises a foam, an ultra-low thermally conductive material, a phase change material, or a combination thereof, and wherein the third layer (or a fourth layer) comprises a woven or non-woven material and includes at least one conductive material prohibiting transmission of electronic transmissions. In aspects, the metalized layer reflects thermal radiation away from a covered electronic component or device.

Abstract: A thermally insulating material comprising at least three layers, wherein the first layer comprises a metalized material capable of reflecting thermal radiation, wherein the second layer comprises a foam, an ultra-low thermally conductive material, a phase change material, or a combination thereof, and wherein the third layer comprises a woven or non-woven material. In aspects, the metalized layer reflects thermal radiation away from a covered electronic component or device.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.

Abstract: A thermally insulating material comprising at least three layers, wherein the first layer comprises a metalized material capable of reflecting thermal radiation, wherein the second layer comprises a foam, an ultra-low thermally conductive material, a phase change material, or a combination thereof, and wherein the third layer comprises a woven or non-woven material. In aspects, the metalized layer reflects thermal radiation away from a covered electronic component or device.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. The protective sleeve can comprise a transparent window capable of communicating a human touch to an electronic device. The protective sleeve can comprise a temperature influencing bladder.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, and impact forces from being dropped. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: A load shedding system provides improved fault tolerance and resilience in message communications. The requesting service application may be configured to send data request(s) to a responding service application. A load shedding manager is programmed or configured to receive the data request(s) and determine, based on one or more configurable criteria and status information whether to allow the data request(s) to proceed or not. The criteria for making the determination may include various configurable settings, including error rate time window, and threshold values.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, and impact forces from being dropped. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein are drinks (e.g., carbonated drinks) comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., an omega-3, omega-6, and/or omega-9) fatty acids, wherein the drinks are characterized by a low glycemic index and/or an enhanced non-refrigerated shelf life.

Abstract: A patient support includes a patient support surface, a DVT pump mounted in the patient support, and a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the DVT pump. Optionally, the patient support further includes a control system to detect when a DVT device is coupled or in close proximity to the port and/or the type of DVT device. Further, the control system may be configured to control the pump based on the type of DVT device coupled to the port.

Abstract: A patient support includes a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system, and a device selected from the group consisting of an inflatable device, a conduit, an air operated device, an actuator, a ventilator, and a chamber, with the port adapted for coupling to the device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system when the device is coupled to the port.

Abstract: A patient support includes a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system, and a device selected from the group consisting of an inflatable device, a conduit, an air operated device, an actuator, a ventilator, and a chamber, with the port adapted for coupling to the device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system when the device is coupled to the port.