Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to light weight bumpers and methods for manufacturing a light weight bumper. The bumper is formed from a multi-layered composite material having a core layer that includes a non-metallic filler and preferably includes a conductive non-metallic filler, such as a carbon black filler.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for determination of resource usage demand. The present invention may be configured to receive, from a user device, a potential resource allocation offer comprising attributes. The present invention may be further configured to determine, based on historical data associated with previous resource allocation offers, a potential resource usage demand associated with the potential resource allocation offer. The present invention may be further configured to provide, to the user device, the potential resource usage demand. For example, the present invention may be configured to cause the user device to display a graphical user interface including the attributes of the potential resource allocation offer and the potential resource usage demand.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for determining resource allocation based on usage attribute data. The system is configured for determining one or more attributes associated with a user, generating a template associated with the user using the one or more attributes, comparing the template with one or more third party templates, determining a match between the template and a third party template of the one or more third party templates, and presenting a resource associated with the third party template to the user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for resource presentment and allocation based on historical data usage. The system first receives a resource allocation offer associated with a resource distribution transaction. The system determines, based on historical resource distribution data stored within a memory resource, a user of a plurality of users that would utilize the resource allocation offer. The system transmits, to a user device associated with the user, a communication that indicates the resource allocation offer.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for resource allocation based on user selection. The present invention may be configured to provide one or more resource allocation offers to a user device associated with a user and receive, from the user device, an acceptance of a first resource allocation offer of the one or more resource allocation offers. The present invention may be configured to adjust, based on the acceptance of the first resource allocation offer, a second resource allocation offer from an initial amount of resources to an adjusted amount of resources, where the adjusted amount of resources is greater than the initial amount of resources. The present invention may be configured to provide the second resource allocation offer to the user device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a corrodible downhole article comprising an aluminium alloy, wherein the aluminium alloy comprises (a) 3-15 wt % Mg, (b) 0.01-5 wt % In, (c) 0-0.25 wt % Ga, and (d) at least 60 wt % Al. The invention also relates to a method of making a corrodible downhole article comprising an aluminium alloy, the method comprising the steps of: (a) melting aluminium, Mg, In, optionally Ga, and Ni, to form a molten aluminium alloy comprising 3-15 wt % Mg, 0.01-5 wt % In, 0-0.25 wt % Ga, and at least 60 wt % Al, (b) mixing the resulting molten aluminium alloy, (c) casting the aluminium alloy or producing an aluminium alloy powder, and (d) forming the aluminium alloy into a corrodible downhole article. In addition, the invention relates to a method of hydraulic fracturing comprising the use of the corrodible downhole article.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, methods and/or the like for generating a resource distribution hub using for fully electronic resource distribution by using mobile device application designed to interface with an embedded Near-Field Communication (NFC) tag in a resource distribution instrument that stores instructions for processing the resource distribution authorization information. The holder (i.e., resource provider) of the resource distribution instrument can use the resource distribution instrument to communicate to a mobile communication device having an NFC reader to read the instructions and process a resource distribution according to the parameters of the mobile device application. As such, the holder (i.e., resource provider) of the resource distribution request can process the resource distribution without having to issue a credentials, aliases, pin codes, and the like conventionally used to authorizes the distribution of resources to the resource requester.

Abstract: A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secondary authentication via contactless distribution of dynamic resources. When an event request associated with a user is received, a prompt for event information is transmitted to a computing device. Based on the event information that is received, a determination is made that the event request requires a secondary authentication in the form of a near field communication (“NFC”) interaction between an NFC chip associated with the user and a secondary authentication device. The NFC chip associated with the user may additionally be associated with a dynamic resource value element. Once the NFC interaction is detected, a dynamic resource value is extracted and compared to an expected dynamic resource value. If the values match, then the user is authenticated for the requested event at the secondary authentication level.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for resource correlation based on resource usage. The system first determines a quantity of graphical prompts capable of being displayed within the area of a display. The system determines, based on the quantity of graphical prompts, a quantity of resource allocation offers. The system generates a quantity of graphical prompts based on the quantity of resource allocation offers.

Abstract: A project analysis and recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and various project parameters; one or more sets of computer instructions, a user skill database, and a candidate skill database; and a processor configured to implement the one or more sets of computer instructions from the non-transitory computer readable medium. The processor configured to perform the following tasks: analyze the user skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more user profiles; analyze the candidate skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more potential candidate profiles; and generate a user recommendation relating to an internal assignment of the project, user training, an external assignment of the project, or an external candidate hire.

Abstract: An air swirler arrangement comprises a coaxial arrangement of an inner and an outer air swirler passage. Each air swirler passage comprises a radial flow swirler. Air swirler arrangement comprises a coaxial arrangement of first, second and third members. Second member has radially extending upstream portion spaced axially from first member and a convergent portion. Third member has a radially extending upstream portion spaced axially from the upstream portion of second member and a radially inner surface having convergent and divergent downstream portions and a radially outer surface having a divergent downstream portion. First, second and third members the vanes of the radial flow swirlers is a monolithic structure. Plurality of circumferentially spaced passages are provided within the third member and each passage has an inlet in the surface and an outlet arranged to direct fluid onto the divergent portion of the surface or the surface of the third member.

Abstract: Contemplated herein is a system and method for answering user queries, the system and method including a tracked user skill database, a historical database, and a training content database wherein processing circuitry can determine a tool being utilized by a user; receive a user input query; tokenize the user input query and associate one or more tokens with the user input query; and search the databases so as to match the query with content within the databases. The system can then present potential matches to the user and receiving input regarding user satisfaction with regard to the potential matches presented. If the answer is not satisfactory the system can then analyze the tracked user skill database for user profiles indicating proficiency in the matched feature of the query.

Abstract: A project analysis, and match recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and associated parameters. The system also includes one or more processors configured to implement one or more sets of computer instructions which instruct the one or more processors to analyze a worker skill database having a plurality of worker profiles and associated worker skill proficiencies associated with one or more particular worker proficiencies; and determine a match between a plurality of particular required project competencies and one or more worker profiles having one or more particular worker proficiencies so as to facilitate optimal project assignment or placement.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed facilitating an electronic resource distribution by embedding a short-range wireless tag in a resource distribution request that stores instructions for processing the resource distribution in a fully electronic processing flow. As such, the resource distribution request holder is capable of processing the request without issuing a resource distribution document to the resource requester. In additional embodiments of the invention, the short-range wireless tag further stores instructions for arranging subsequent resource distributions to the resource requester to occur without the need for the resource requester to present a resource request document.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a rigid and lighted flag assembly for a vehicle. The flag assembly is preferably comprised of a flag mast, a rigid flag, a plurality of lights for lighting the flag, and a power source for powering the lights. The flag assembly allows the content of the flag to be viewable at all times, regardless of the vehicle's speed and regardless of the time of day or night. The flag portion of the flag assembly is less susceptible to the elements, such as wind, snow, sleet, rain, and the like, as well as harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. Further, the flag assembly is capable of simultaneously supporting more than one rigid flag device at a time, and does not negatively affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention comprises a user friendly investment strategy platform. This invention allows for a drag-and-drop platform for various sectors, strategies, vehicles, and timing in the form of blocks. This allows a user to generate any desired resource management strategy and the system may deploy the strategy as a simulated resource management action. Furthermore, the system allows for deployment of the resource action live on a resource exchange upon user authorization. The blocks include object codes that are programmed to build out any possible resource management strategy. The invention may also suggest or recommend thresholds, and other templates that allow for customization.

Abstract: A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture.