Abstract: A system for controlling power in a facility having an electrical system including a generator and an associated fuel tank. The fuel tank provides fuel to the generator and has a gauge indicating remaining fuel. The generator is electrically connected to the electrical system. A first power consuming device imposes a first load connected to the electrical system of the facility and second power consuming device imposes a second load connected to the electrical system of the facility. The system receives information related to the loads and calculates an initial estimated run time of the generator given the remaining quantity of fuel and information related to the first load and information related to the second load. The system selectively removes the second load in a simulation and calculates a second run time of the generator given the remaining quantity of fuel and information related to the first load.

Abstract: A liner for a form is provided. The form allows for the creation of a precast concrete wall to be formed. The liner allows a building material, for example, brick veneer, to be placed in the liner in a pattern. The pattern may be a soldier course that can formed over openings in the precast concrete wall. When liquid concrete is poured into the mold and then hardens, the concrete holds the building material in place in the pattern produced by the liner.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extraction press assembly for facilitating removal of an object from a bore of a structure. The extraction press assembly comprises a coupling mount, a base plate, a support structure, and a press. The coupling mount can be configured to couple to the structure, thus securing the extraction press assembly to the structure. The base plate can be axially spaced from the coupling mount, and can support the press. The support structure can comprise axial extensions coupling the coupling mount to the base plate, and facilitating adjustment of the base plate (and thus the press) relative to the coupling mount. The press can be located between the coupling mount and the base plate and can be configured to expand and contract axially, and to exert a pressing force upon an extraction pole of an extraction pole assembly within the bore, which force is transferred to the object lodged within the bore.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins that are toxic to lepidopteran pests are disclosed. The polynucleotides encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. The recombinant organisms or compositions containing the recombinant organisms or the insecticidal proteins alone or in combination with other pest control agents and an appropriate agricultural carrier can be used to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and method for visual search and augmented reality, in which an onscreen body of visual markers overlayed on the interface signals the current state of an image recognition process. Specifically, the body of visual markers may take on a plurality of behaviors, in which a particular behavior is indicative of a particular state. Thus, the user can tell what the current state of the scanning process is by the behavior of the body of visual markers. The behavior of the body of visual markers may also indicate to the user recommended actions that can be taken to improve the scanning condition or otherwise facilitate the process. In various embodiments, as the scanning process goes from one state to another state, the onscreen body of visual markers may move or seamlessly transition from one behavior to another behavior, accordingly.

Abstract: An extraction system for removing an object from a bore, the extraction system comprising an extraction pole assembly comprising a plurality of extraction poles, each extraction pole having a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of centering couplers, each centering coupler of the plurality of centering couplers comprising a partial spherical outer surface sized to complement a diameter of the bore, a proximal end configured to couple to a distal end of an extraction pole, and a distal end configured to couple to a proximal end of the extraction pole. The extraction pole assembly can be operable with a press assembly comprising a clamp configured to secure to the structure having the bore, and an extendable member configured to provide an input force to an extraction pole of the extraction pole assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extraction press assembly for facilitating removal of an object from a bore of a structure. The extraction press assembly comprises a coupling mount, a base plate, a support structure, and a press. The coupling mount can be configured to couple to the structure, thus securing the extraction press assembly to the structure. The base plate can be axially spaced from the coupling mount, and can support the press. The support structure can comprise axial extensions coupling the coupling mount to the base plate, and facilitating adjustment of the base plate (and thus the press) relative to the coupling mount. The press can be located between the coupling mount and the base plate and can be configured to expand and contract axially, and to exert a pressing force upon an extraction pole of an extraction pole assembly within the bore, which force is transferred to the object lodged within the bore.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that are active against lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.

Abstract: A liner for a form is provided. The form allows for the creation of a precast concrete wall to be formed. The liner allows a building material, for example, brick veneer, to be placed in the liner in a pattern. The pattern may be a soldier course that can formed over openings in the precast concrete wall. When liquid concrete is poured into the mold and then hardens, the concrete holds the building material in place in the pattern produced by the liner.

Abstract: Users can view images or renderings of items placed (virtually) within a physical space. For example, a rendering of an item can be placed within a live camera view of the physical space. A snapshot of the physical space can be captured and the snapshot can be customized, shared, etc. The renderings can be represented as two-dimensional images, e.g., virtual stickers or three-dimensional models of the items. Users can have the ability to view different renderings, move those items around, and develop views of the physical space that may be desirable. The renderings can link to products offered through an electronic marketplace and those products can be consumed. Further, collaborative design is enabled through modeling the physical space and enabling users to view and move around the renderings in a virtual view of the physical space.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins that are toxic to lepidopteran pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. The recombinant organisms or compositions containing the recombinant organisms or the insecticidal proteins alone or in combination with an appropriate agricultural carrier can be used to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.

Abstract: A projectile is disclosed, comprising: a body; a fin having a magnet disposed thereon, the fin being coupled to the body, at least a portion of the fin being arranged to: (i) stay inside the body before the projectile is launched, and (ii) exit the body after the projectile is launched; a magnetic sensor disposed within the body, the magnetic sensor being arranged to detect changes in a position of the magnet relative to the magnetic sensor while the fin is exiting the body; and a data recorder disposed within the body, the data recorder being operatively coupled to the magnetic sensor, wherein the data recorder is configured to use the magnetic sensor to collect data indicating a displacement of the fin relative to the body after the projectile is launched.

Abstract: An interface for a structural member includes at least one first sidewall that extends from a first end along a longitudinal direction and defines a first cavity. The at least one first sidewall defines a female end section and includes a transversely oriented female end surface at the first end. The interface also includes at least one second sidewall that extends from a second end along the longitudinal direction and defines a second cavity. The at least one second sidewall defines a male end section adjacent the second end and configured to be received within the first cavity, and a stop surface offset longitudinally from the second end and oriented to bear against the female end surface in substantially face-to-face contact when the male end section is received within the female end section. The stop surface and the male end section are integrally formed and monolithic.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for light diffusion and testing fixtures. The system includes remote derangement controls to test the operation of a battery backup system associated with a fixture. The light fixture may incorporate light diffusion features including back mounted light sources, channeled corners in a translucent material and/or pitted surfaces of a translucent material. The system may further include remote monitoring elements and/or sensors to evaluate proper operation of the light diffusion characteristics of a fixture during operation of the battery backup system.

Abstract: Users can view images or renderings of items placed (virtually) within a physical space. For example, a rendering of an item can be placed within a live camera view of the physical space. A snapshot of the physical space can be captured and the snapshot can be customized, shared, etc. The renderings can be represented as two-dimensional images, e.g., virtual stickers or three-dimensional models of the items. Users can have the ability to view different renderings, move those items around, and develop views of the physical space that may be desirable. The renderings can link to products offered through an electronic marketplace and those products can be consumed. Further, collaborative design is enabled through modeling the physical space and enabling users to view and move around the renderings in a virtual view of the physical space.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins that are toxic to lepidopteran pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. The recombinant organisms or compositions containing the recombinant organisms or the insecticidal proteins alone or in combination with an appropriate agricultural carrier can be used to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.

Abstract: An interface for a structural column includes a female end section that includes at least one first sidewall that extends from a first end along a longitudinal direction and defines a first cavity. An interior surface of the at least one first sidewall tapers transversely outwardly along the female end section towards the first end. The interface also includes a male end section that includes at least one second sidewall that extends from a second end along the longitudinal direction and defines a second cavity. The at least one second sidewall is configured to be received within, and oriented in substantially face-to-face adjacent relationship with, the at least one first sidewall. Each of the female end section and the male end section is a respective unitary casting.

Abstract: An elongated hollow component includes a body extending from a first end to a second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The body includes a plurality of layers each circumscribing the longitudinal axis. The plurality of layers include a base layer formed of a first steel material, an inner surface layer formed of a second steel material and coupled directly to the base layer such that the base layer circumscribes the inner surface layer and the inner surface layer is exposed to an interior cavity of the elongated hollow component. An outer surface layer formed of the second steel material is coupled directly to the base layer such that the outer surface layer circumscribes the base layer. The first steel material has a chromium content of less than 10.5% by mass and the second steel material has a chromium content of at least 10.5% by mass.

Abstract: A method of measuring electromagnetic interference (EMI) to noninvasively identify component degradation or failure in power electronics circuitry. The method involves characterizing the degradation or failure characteristics of the component and modeling those characteristics to enable a machine learning algorithm to identify EMI frequency distribution characteristics that correspond to the degradation or failure. The EMI frequency distribution is measured and the data provided to the machine learning algorithm whereupon the algorithm identifies degradation or failures indicated by the measured data.

Abstract: A communication transaction management system has a computerized appliance executing software from a digital medium for a particular enterprise, a holding function of the software tracking received transactions initiated by associated persons, and selecting individual transactions for connection to live agents, and a monitoring function for determining behavior of the persons associated with individual transactions on hold relative to an interactive presentation. Individual transactions on hold are prioritized for connection to live agents at least in part depending on the behavior determined by the monitoring function.