Abstract: A computing system of an organization receives data through multiple channels of communication; a programmatic interface for each of the different channel infrastructures may be called to convert data about a user's contact with the system. Contact records for contain data such as a user ID and a channel identifier. An operational database may receive the converted contact records from the devices or software. A transaction application may perform various tasks resulting in the generation of transaction data. A transaction record containing the transaction data may be generated in a message queue or operational database. The interface for the communication channel may convert the transaction data in a message queue, after the transaction data is detected by a listening application that monitors the message queue and logs new transaction data to the operational database.

Abstract: A heated roof panel includes a heated insert, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The heated insert is configured to receive a heating element. The bottom panel is configured to couple to an outer margin of a roof. The top panel is configured to cover a region of a roof, cover the heated insert, and cover substantially all of the bottom panel. The top panel includes a thermally conductive material. The top panel includes an upper locking portion on an upper edge of the top panel and a lower locking portion on a lower edge of the top panel.

Abstract: A heated roof panel system which may be configured to control snow or ice build-up on a roof. The system may include heated elements and cladding elements configured to surround the heated elements. Further, the system may incorporate a snap-fit design configured to cover any points where portions of the system are pierced by fasteners.

Abstract: The Geothermal Wind System is a hybrid power production system using geothermal transfer of heat between native rock and an air mass circulating between two or more portals of substantially different vertical elevations by use of the stack effect and the buoyancy of heated air or gravity pulling cooled air to turn one or more wind turbines which drive one or more generators. This wind speed can be improved by use of a venturi valve in close proximity to the turbine(s). A novel example of an aerodynamic, adjustable radial venturi is also herein incorporated. Two modes of the GWS are herein described, one used at shallow depths having geothermal temperatures approximating the average exterior climate, and the second used with geothermal temperatures found at greater depths at substantially higher than outside temperatures. The GWS is a non-polluting, non-carbon burning, non-water-dependent power production system easily implemented in third world countries.

Abstract: The Geothermal Wind System is a hybrid power production system using geothermal transfer of heat between native rock and an air mass circulating between two or more portals of substantially different vertical elevations by use of the stack effect and the buoyancy of heated air or gravity pulling cooled air to turn one or more wind turbines which drive one or more generators. This wind speed can be improved by use of a venturi valve in close proximity to the turbine(s). A novel example of an aerodynamic, adjustable radial venturi is also herein incorporated. Two modes of the GWS are herein described, one used at shallow depths having geothermal temperatures approximating the average exterior climate, and the second used with geothermal temperatures found at greater depths at substantially higher than outside temperatures. The GWS is a non-polluting, non-carbon burning, non-water-dependent power production system easily implemented in third world countries.

Abstract: A heated roof panel system which may be configured to control snow or ice build-up on a roof. The system may include heated elements and cladding elements configured to surround the heated elements. Further, the system may incorporate a snap-fit design configured to cover any points where portions of the system are pierced by fasteners.

Abstract: A midsole of a shoe with multiple layers in which at least one of the layers is wrapped in film in order to protect it from the elements, provide stability and also to provide some visual features.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire chain designed to retain the strength characteristics of a prior tire chain but reducing the dimension of the tire chain components to be located at the inner wall of the tire so as to reduce the likelihood of interfering engagement with components that are closely positioned relative to the tire.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire chain designed to retain the strength characteristics of a prior tire chain but reducing the dimension of the tire chain components to be located at the inner wall of the tire so as to reduce the likelihood of interfering engagement with components that are closely positioned relative to the tire.

Abstract: A method for making a screen assembly for use in a vibratory separator, the method, in certain aspects, including producing a heated first screen assembly; cooling the first screen assembly while a second heated screen assembly is being made; and cooling the second screen assembly while a third heated screen assembly is being made—with heating apparatus adjacent cooling apparatuses.

Abstract: Snake repellents include a repellent composition, an inert carrier and an adjuvant. The snake repellents include an essential oil selected from a group of essentials oils or a reagent from one of the essential oils. Methods of repelling snakes include exposing snakes to the snake repellents by aerosol, vapor or fog.

Abstract: A roller shoe has a pliable bottom. Rear wheels are independently rotatable about a rear axle recessed in the heel portion. A front wheel is rotatable on a front axle recessed in the arch portion. Both axles are removably yet firmly supported partially recessed within wheel housings. Rolling with front and rear wheels on a flat skating surface holds the forward portion of the shoe bottom clear of the skating surface. Tilting forward onto the front wheel alone allows pivoting while rolling. Tilting farther forward brings the forward portion down to sliding, standing or walking contact with the skating surface. Tilting backward onto the rear wheels alone allows pivoting while rolling. Tilting backward in the extreme brings the shoe heel into sliding or resting contact with the skating surface. Wheels are formed of urethane, axles and bearings of steel, shoe of textile or leather, shoe bottom of resinous or rubber material, and wheel housings of strong plastic such as nylon.

Abstract: Snake repellents include a repellent composition, an inert carrier and an adjuvant. The snake repellents include an essential oil selected from a group of essentials oils or a reagent from one of the essential oils. Methods of repelling snakes include exposing snakes to the snake repellents by aerosol, vapor or fog.

Abstract: Snake repellents include a repellent composition, an inert carrier and an adjuvant. The snake repellents include an essential oil selected from a group of essentials oils or a reagent from one of the essential oils. Methods of repelling snakes include exposing snakes to the snake repellents by aerosol, vapor or fog.

Abstract: A display and methodology visually rendering digital data link communications between aircraft and other aircraft or ground stations. The display may be a TCAS type aircraft display residing in the aircraft cockpit visually displaying the digital data link communications. The display may also be used at a ground location, such as at an air traffic control (ATC) center. Visually displaying the digital data link communications allows a pilot to obtain situational awareness by monitoring the digital communications between aircraft, and may be used in combination with or replace monitoring the voice communications being exchanged over the voice channels. In one embodiment, conversation balloons are associated with aircraft symbology on the display. In another embodiment, messages are arranged in the timeline that can be viewed live, or retrieved via the historical representation of previous messages. A scroll bar is provided as a cursor control device to select messages for display.

Abstract: In a method of repelling birds from an area, a fog is formed from a mixture comprising water and a chemical bird aversion agent. Preferably the mixture also includes a dispersant. The water fog can be formed by heating and/or pressurizing the so that it vaporizes. After it is formed, the water fog is directed into the atmosphere toward the birds to be repelled.

Abstract: A composition containing a Bowman Birk Inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are provided for treatment of genitourinary tract diseases relating to smooth muscle contraction leading to urinary symptoms and male sexual dysfunction or atypical prostate cells. Methods of using these compositions in treatment of these diseases are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided by the invention a structure-activity model for identifying avian repellent compounds. It has now been found that certain topological and electronic features of a molecule, especially the presence of a core ring structure, the basicity of the molecule in general, and the electronegativity of the core ring structure, are predictive of its avian repellency. Such features may be used to identify avian repellent compounds and such compounds may be utilized in methods for repelling birds from consuming or utilizing a material. There is further provided by this invention, novel avian repellents for use in methods of repelling birds from consuming or utilizing materials otherwise susceptible to consumption or utilization. Additionally, methods for repelling birds from consuming or utilizing non-potable aquatic habitats are provided herein.