Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using a distributed ledger to track the evolution or deployment of feature sets for machine-learning. A registration request is received from a first node of a distributed ledger, the registration request comprising a code hash representing a feature set generator and a data hash representing a data set. The registration request is then relayed to a second node of the distributed ledger for approval by the second node. Next, an approval for the registration request is received from the second node. Subsequently, an entry in the distributed ledger comprising the code hash and the data hash is created.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polyurethane foam having a resilience of at least 50%, said process comprising reacting (i) a first polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing no more than 20% ethylene oxide content, and having a primary hydroxyl content of no more than 25%; (ii) a second polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing at least 50% ethylene oxide content; and (iii) one or more aromatic polyisocyanates, in the presence of one or more catalysts having gelling and/or blowing activities.

Abstract: A monitoring system and method for a tool of working equipment, preferably a ground engaging tool comprising wear members such as an excavator bucket, the system/method including one or more sensors mounted on the working equipment and directed towards the tool and a processor configured to: receive data relating to the tool from the one or more sensors, generate a three dimensional representation of at least a portion of the tool using the received data, compare the generated three dimensional representation with a previously generated three dimensional representation, and identify one or more of wear and loss of at least a portion of the tool, preferably a wear member portion, using the comparison of the generated three dimensional representation with the previously generated three dimensional representation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane foam comprising reacting a polyether polyol and a polyisocyanate in the presence of a blowing agent and an antioxidant, wherein: the antioxidant consists of one or two or more phenolic antioxidants, wherein the one or more phenolic antioxidants contain no atoms other than carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and the amount of the one or more phenolic antioxidants is of from 2,300 to less than 10,000 parts per million by weight (ppmw) based on the polyether polyol; the isocyanate index is higher than 100; the maximum temperature during the preparation of the polyurethane foam is higher than 140° C.; and the density of the polyurethane foam is lower than 25 kg/m3.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polyurethane foam having a resilience of at least 50%, said process comprising reacting (i) a first polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing no more than 20% ethylene oxide content, and having a primary hydroxyl content of no more than 25%; (ii) a second polyether polyol comprising polyether chains containing at least 50% ethylene oxide content; and (iii) one or more aromatic polyisocyanates, in the presence of one or more catalysts having gelling and/or blowing activities.

Abstract: A polyether polyol containing composite metal cyanide complex catalyst residue, said polyether polyol having a functionality in the range of from 2.9 to 4.5, a hydroxyl value in the range of from 28 to 42 and containing in the range of from 8 to 60 wt % ethylene oxide moieties randomly distributed throughout the polyether chains.

Abstract: A process for making a polyurethane foam, comprising combining, at an isocyanate index of at most 120: (a) a polyol component comprising (i) from 10 to 70 parts by weight of a first polyol having a number average molecular weight of 2000 to 12000 Dalton, and a functionality of 2 to 6; and (ii) from 90 to 30 parts by weight of a second polyol having a number average molecular weight of 300 to 1500 Dalton, a functionality of 2 to 6, and a hydroxyl value of 100 to 600 mg KOH/g; (b) an amine catalyst consisting of: (i) from 0.2 to 0.6 pphp of triethylenediamine, and optionally from 0.05 to 0.20 pphp bis(dimethylaminoethyl)ether; or (ii) an amount of one or more tertiary amines having a catalytic gelling and/or blowing activity equivalent to (i); and (c) foam-forming reactants comprising an aromatic polyisocyanate, to obtain the foam.

Abstract: A process for making a flame retardant polyurethane foam, the process comprising reacting a PO based polyol with foam-forming reactants to provide said polyurethane foam, wherein said polyol is prepared by ring-opening polymerization of alkylene oxide in the presence of a composite metal cyanide complex catalyst, and wherein said polyol is either free from EO moieties or comprises EO moieties in an amount of at most 1% w/w.

Abstract: Provided is a method of provisioning additional storage to a computer application. The storage usage of a computer application is monitored to ascertain when a minimum storage requirement of the computer application is reached. Additional storage to the computer application is provisioned based on a storage policy applicable to the computer application, once the minimum storage requirement of the computer application is reached.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (Oscosurvismeter) for measuring osmotic pressure, surface tension, viscosity and conductance. Oscosurvismeter is made of Borosil glass material for measuring osmotic pressure, specific conductance, viscosity and surface tension of solutions. Solutions of different strengths are taken in two cells/compartments, partitioned by semi permeable membrane (SPM), respectively. Concentration gradient makes the solvent move towards concentrated solution to establish equilibrium that measures osmotic pressure. The Oscosurvismeter saves time and material, and enhances accuracy and precision in measurements, the instrument consists of six parts: Survismeter, Osmometer, Electrode, Metallic clamp, Semipermeable membrane (SPM), and High Potential metallic springs. The high accuracies data are noted with the instrument.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (Oscosurvismeter) for measuring osmotic pressure, surface tension, viscosity and conductance. Oscosurvismeter is made of Borosil glass material for measuring osmotic pressure, specific conductance, viscosity and surface tension of solutions. Solutions of different strengths are taken in two cells/compartments, partitioned by semi permeable membrane (SPM), respectively. Concentration gradient makes the solvent move towards concentrated solution to establish equilibrium that measures osmotic pressure. The Oscosurvismeter saves time and material, and enhances accuracy and precision in measurements, the instrument consists of six parts: Survismeter, Osmometer, Electrode, Metallic clamp, Semipermeable membrane (SPM), and High Potential metallic springs. The high accuracies data are noted with the instrument.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method (and structure) for creating a service client for a service and a role includes exercising an application programming interface (API) of the service to perform activities of the role, discovering data and behavioral models exposed by the service during this exercise, and configuring a selected set of graphical user interface (GUI) components to represent the discovered data and behavioral models for the activities of the role.

Abstract: Novel mercaptophenyl naphthyl methane compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions comprised thereof are useful for the prevention or treatment of various medical indications associated with estrogen dependent diseases or syndromes related to osteoporosis, bone loss, bone formation, cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, menopausal disorders, physiological disorders, diabetes disorders, prostatic carcinoma, cancer of breast, cancer of uterus, cancer of the cervix and cancer of the colon, threatened or habitual abortion, obesity, ovarian development or function, post-partum lactation and depression.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of N-substituted dihydrobenzothiepino, dihydrobenzoxepino and tetrahydro benzocyclohepta indoles and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and methods for of synthesizing these compounds. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use for these compounds for the treatment of estrogen related diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which substituents R2 and R3 are arranged in trans-configuration: wherein: R1 is H or C1-C6 alkyl; C3-C7 cycloalkyl; R2 is phenyl, optionally substituted with 1 to 5 substituents independently selected from the group comprising OH, C1-C6-alkyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, SH, SR4, trihalo-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy and phenyl, wherein R4 is C1-C6 alkyl; R3 is phenyl substituted with OR5 wherein R5 has the formula (II), (III) or (IV) wherein Y is chosen from NHR4, NR42, NHCOR4, NHSO2R4, CONHR4, CONR4, CONR42, COOH, COOR4, SO2R4, SOR4, SONHR4, SONR42, a C3-C7 heterocyclic ring, saturated or unsaturated, containing one or two heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and N, optionally being substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group comprising H, OH, halogen, nitro, cyano, SH, SR4, trihalo-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy, preferably NHR4, NR24, or a nitrogen heterocycle, where

Abstract: A novel mint plant ‘Kosi’ characterized by its high menthol content, high biomass and high oil yield with symmetrical branching giving globular shape to the canopy for equal distribution of sunlight to the lower leaves.