Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a method, a computer system, and a computer program product for minimizing I/O operations when validating databases are provided. The present invention may include creating a corresponding system-managed chain database for an application database, the chain database comprising a list of one or more dynamically allocated records, if present, for one or more fixed entries in the application database, wherein each of the fixed entries comprises a respective chain database array item in the chain database; scanning, via a validation utility, one or more chain database array items; marking each of the one or more dynamically allocated records listed in the chain database for the fixed entries as found; and checking, via an indicator with various states, if the one or more dynamically allocated records for the one or more fixed entries are listed in the respective chain database array item.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for washing an amino acid that has been added to a solid phase resin during solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), comprising: adding a first quantity of wash solvent, wherein once the wash with the first quantity of wash solvent is complete, sending the first quantity of wash solvent to waste; and adding a second quantity of wash solvent, wherein once the wash with the second quantity of wash solvent is complete, sending the second quantity of wash solvent to a container, wherein the second quantity of wash solvent will be used in the first wash for the next amino acid that is added.

Abstract: This invention relates to a removable cap which is metallic to facilitate recovery and recycling. The removable metal cap is for a container, such as tin or jar which may contain supplements or foodstuffs. The metallic removable cap has a thread for screwing the metal cap onto a threaded opening of a container. A retaining bead is provided on its inner surface and retains a two-piece wad. The two-piece wad is formed from an upper (cap) layer and a lower (container) layer. When installed the lower layer seals the container and the retaining bead retains the two-piece wad until removal of the metal cap from the container whereupon the upper layer of the wad separates from the lower layer of the wad and is held inside the metal cap by the retaining bead.

Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein are to obtain, from a network monitor, an address associated with one or more network communications used to convey a media stream to a first input device of a plurality of input devices in communication with a media device, query one or more data structures based on the address to identify a first input source of the media device, the one or more data structures to map respective ones of the plurality of input devices to corresponding ones of a plurality of input sources of the media device, the plurality of input sources including the first input source, obtain a watermark from a meter that is to monitor an output of the media device, and identify the first input source of the media device as associated with media presented by the media device in response to determination that the watermark corresponds to the media stream.

Abstract: Various implementations include in-ear wearable audio devices. In certain implementations, the in-ear audio devices include an eartip with a body having first and second ends, an inner wall extending between the first and second ends defining a hollow passage to conduct acoustic energy, and a deformable outer wall connected to the inner wall of the body at the first end and tapering away from the inner wall toward the second end, where the deformable outer wall is functionally graded from the first end to the second end to comply with an entrance of an ear canal of a user. In additional implementations, the eartip includes a retaining structure, and at least one of the inner wall or the outer wall of the body, or the retaining structure, has an integral electronic component and/or an electronic component signal trace.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus includes a wound contact layer, a first area and a second area over the wound contact layer, and a cover layer configured to cover the wound contact layer, the first area, and the second area. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus includes a wound contact layer, a spacer layer, an absorbent layer positioned on the spacer layer, an electronics unit including a negative pressure source and/or electronic components, wherein the absorbent layer includes a recess configured to receive the electronics unit and the absorbent layer is configured to be in fluid communication with the electronics unit, and a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer, the spacer layer, the absorbent layer, and the electronics unit.

Abstract: A soft signage, or soft signage piece, is disclosed. The soft signage comprises a display and a frame. The display comprises a substrate and a strip of material. The display is sized to fit tightly within the frame. The substrate may be a natural or synthetic material. In some embodiments, the substrate is a polyester fabric. The fabric has a graphic printed on at least one side thereof. The graphic may extend edge to edge of the fabric. The display includes a strip of material attached along the substrate edges using welding. The strip of material may be referred to as a keder. In some embodiments, the welding comprises RF welding. The display, comprising a printed substrate and welded strip of material, may comprise a silicon edge graphic (SEG). The frame may be formed in any suitable shape and size and includes a recessed groove or slot for receiving the strip of material on the substrate. The frame may comprise any suitable material such as, for example, extruded aluminum.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of ocular surface disorders including meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, dry eye disease and other inflammatory and/or infectious diseases of the anterior surface of the eye(s). Said compositions and methods comprise keratolytic conjugates which demonstrate keratolytic activity, and anti-inflammatory or other desirable activities. Topical administration of said compositions to the eyelid margin or surrounding areas provides therapeutic benefit to patients suffering from ocular surface disorders.

Abstract: A server employs a shared raytracing context to generate video streams for multiple client devices. The server uses the shared raytracing context to perform raytracing operations for each of the client devices, and based on the raytracing operations generates different sets of image frames. The server then streams each set of image frames to a corresponding client device over a network.

Abstract: This invention relates to a removable cap which is metallic to facilitate recovery and recycling. The removable metal cap is for a container, such as tin or jar which may contain supplements or foodstuffs. The metallic removable cap has a thread for screwing the metal cap onto a threaded opening of a container. A retaining bead is provided on its inner surface and retains a two-piece wad. The two-piece wad is formed from an upper (cap) layer and a lower (container) layer. When installed the lower layer seals the container and the retaining bead retains the two-piece wad until removal of the metal cap from the container whereupon the upper layer of the wad separates from the lower layer of the wad and is held inside the metal cap by the retaining bead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor for a separator apparatus. The rotor having an axis of rotation and comprising an inlet operable to receive an effluent stream, an annular skirt defining a centrifugal separator operable to separate the effluent stream, the centrifugal separator having a gas outlet in first direction and a waste outlet in a second direction. A surface of the annular skirt is angled towards the axis of rotation of the rotor, such that during rotation of the rotor, non-gaseous matter in the effluent stream is biased towards the waste outlet by contact with said surface. The invention also relates to a separator apparatus comprising such a rotor, a method of treating an effluent stream, and a method of designing a rotor.

Abstract: A friction creating surgical glove system includes a cotton mesh superficial glove having a palmar portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, a third finger portion, and a fourth finger portion, and a gauze pocket coupled to the cotton mesh superficial glove configured to house a radio-opaque liner.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for providing financial services are described. The system and method include determining an account balance for a financial account. If the account balance is negative, notice of the negative balance is sent to the account holder in real time. After a predetermined period of time or grace period, and/or by a predetermined end time or cut-off date or time, it is determined whether the negative balance was cured. If the negative balance was not cured during the grace period, an overdraft fee is assessed to the financial account. If the negative balance was cured during the grace period, any assessed overdraft fee for the negative balance is rebated or reversed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of compounds comprising HIV integrase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. Such combinations are useful in the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention and/or treatment of infection by HIV, and in the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

Abstract: Example apparatus disclosed herein are to obtain, from a network monitor, an address associated with one or more network communications used to convey a media stream to a first input device of a plurality of input devices in communication with a media device, query one or more data structures based on the address to identify a first input source of the media device, the one or more data structures to map respective ones of the plurality of input devices to corresponding ones of a plurality of input sources of the media device, the plurality of input sources including the first input source, obtain a watermark from a meter that is to monitor an output of the media device, and identify the first input source of the media device as associated with media presented by the media device in response to determination that the watermark corresponds to the media stream.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing processing order for a plurality of commands can include in response to receiving each command of a plurality of commands in a receipt order, assigning each respective command of the plurality of commands to a respective processing queue of a plurality of processing queues to be processed, and setting, for each of the plurality of commands and in the receipt order, an identifier based on the respective queue assigned to each of the plurality of commands, and managing, based on the identifiers for each of the plurality of commands in the receipt order, an order of processing of each of the plurality of commands from the respective processing queue of the plurality of processing queues. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing channel accessibility can include detecting, by a first circuit, a transmit request from the first circuit to transmit a message into a communication channel connecting the first circuit to second circuit. The method can include determining, by the first circuit, whether to approve the transmit request based on an evaluation of a first number associated with messages previously transmitted by the first circuit to the second circuit over the communication channel and a second number associated with processing by the second circuit of the messages previously transmitted by the first circuit. The method can include, in response to determining to approve the transmit request, transmitting, by the first circuit, the message into the communication channel. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems.