Abstract: A method of connecting a pipe to a cast fitting, the method can include casting a body including a first body end and a second body end disposed opposite from the first body end, wherein the body defines an axis extending from the first body end to the second body end, wherein the body includes a first neck disposed proximate to the first body end wherein the body further includes an inner body surface defining a bore extending through the body from the first body end to the second body end, and wherein the body further includes an outer body surface spaced from the inner body surface a predetermined wall thickness.

Abstract: A disc valve comprising a valve-body assembly is described. The valve-body assembly comprises a valve body, a seat ring within the valve body, an endcap coupled to the valve body and at least partially surrounding the seat ring, and a disc. The disc comprises an arcuate convex first surface, and an arcuate concave second surface. The first surface is opposite the second surface.

Abstract: A method for evaluating an interpretation for a search query is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by one or more processing circuits, a training dataset. The method includes training a first model utilizing the training dataset. The first model is trained to evaluate whether a human interpretation for a search query is correct. The method includes receiving a search query and a human interpretation for the search query. The method includes determining an initial evaluation of whether the human interpretation for the search query is correct utilizing the first model. The method includes generating a second model utilizing the initial evaluation from the first model, temporal features relating to the search query, and cluster features relating to the search query, and determining a final evaluation of whether the human interpretation for the search query is correct utilizing the second model.

Abstract: Spurious signals in a receiver are rejected using a method of correcting amplitude and phase imbalances in the received signal. A system implementing the method can be built into the receiver or can be used during assembly of the receiver.

Abstract: A system and method for overriding an algorithm at runtime include providing an override algorithm mapped to a first algorithm to override the first algorithm in a database, the override algorithm configured to provide a return value in a memory location corresponding to a result node of the first algorithm; receiving a trigger event that causes the first algorithm to be utilized in a computation; in response to receiving the triggering event, utilizing the override algorithm in place of the first algorithm in the computation; and storing the return value from the override algorithm in the memory location that corresponds to the result node of the first algorithm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support frame for a breathing apparatus comprising a cylinder cradle for supporting a compressed gas cylinder, a cylinder-retaining strap having a first end secured to the support frame at a first fixing point and a second end adjustably secured to the cylinder-retaining strap between the first and second ends, wherein the adjustable strap loop is secured to a second fixing point so as to form an effective strap length between the first and second fixing points, and a releasable third fixing point, wherein the effective strap length is adjustable by adjusting a position of the second end along the strap to thereby adjust a size of the adjustable strap loop, and releasably securing the adjustable strap loop to the third fixing point.

Abstract: A fitting assembly includes a pipe fitting comprising a first fitting segment and a second fitting segment; and an indicator assembly configurable in a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration, the indicator assembly comprising: a fastener coupling the first fitting segment to the second fitting segment; a positive installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the positive installation indicator defining a channel; and a negative installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the negative installation indicator slidably engaging the channel; wherein, in the loosened configuration, the negative installation indicator is visible, and in the tightened configuration, the positive installation indicator substantially covers the negative installation indicator and the negative installation indicator is hidden.

Abstract: An image of a sample collection device is captured. The image of the sample collection device is analyzed to determine whether the sample collection device includes a sufficient amount of fluid sample. The image of the sample collection device is validated based on a result of the image analysis.

Abstract: A modular support system for a self-contained breathing apparatus, comprising: a support for a self-contained breathing apparatus, the support comprising a cylinder mount and a component mount, wherein the cylinder mount is for mounting a single cylinder of compressed gas to the support in a single cylinder configuration of the modular support system; and wherein the component mount is for mounting a functional component for the self-contained breathing apparatus in the single cylinder configuration; the system further comprising an adaptor bracket for mounting an assembly of multiple cylinders to the support in a multiple cylinder pack configuration; wherein the adaptor bracket has mount portions configured to be mounted to the component mount and the cylinder mount. There is also disclosed an adaptor bracket and a method of converting a single-cylinder support.

Abstract: A boundary flap for defining boundaries of entryways or other locations on, within or associated with a machine or equipment, comprising a flap and a piezoelectric sensor disposed in or on the flap.

Abstract: Navigation and reward techniques involving physical goods and services are described. In one example, digital content is configured to aid navigation of a user between different physical goods or services. This navigation includes user specified good or services as well as recommended goods or services that are not specified by the user. In another example, digital content is provided as part of a reward system. In return for permitting access to user data, the user is provided with rewards that are based on this monitored interaction. In this way, an owner of the store may gain detailed knowledge which may be used to increase likelihood of offering goods or services of interest to the user. In return, the user is provided with rewards to permit access to this detailed knowledge.

Abstract: Presented herein are polymerase-linked nucleotides for improved distinguishing nucleotide sequences for different nucleic acid molecules. Also presented are methods and systems using the polymerase-linked nucleotides for improved distinguishing nucleotide sequences for different nucleic acid molecules.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for concurrently visualizing real user's session data with a playback of a user's experience during a session. The disclosed techniques can correlate session data collected in response to interactions with an application during a user's session with session recreation data generated by the application and recorded during the user's session. The correlations between the session data and the recreation data can be used to render and control a recreation of the user's experience during the session concurrently with a visualization of the session data.

Abstract: Arrangements for using generative artificial intelligence models for ATM process generation are provided. In some examples, a computing platform may receive, from at least one image or measurement capture device, dimension data associated with an ATM. The ATM may have a plurality of components arranged on a face of the ATM. The dimension data may be input to a generative artificial intelligence model and the model may be executed to output, based on the dimension data, a position or location of each ATM component relative to a reference point on the ATM. In some examples, the model may further output at least one audio script describing the location of each component. The model may output one or more translations of the at least one audio script. The computing platform may transmit or send the at least one audio script to the ATM for presentation during user interaction with the ATM.

Abstract: A fitting includes a fitting body defining a hole; and an indicator assembly comprising a fastener extending through the hole, a first indicator mounted on the fastener, and a second indicator mounted on the fastener, the fastener defining a fastener axis; wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the fitting body upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.

Abstract: There is described a method for the production of a functional polyester having functional group X. The method comprises the step of melt blending a composition comprising (i) a high number average molecular weight (Mn) polyester having a Mn of ?6,000 Da; and (ii) a functional compound comprising functional group Y which may be the same as functional group X or be different to functional group X but be operable to form functional group X in the functional polyester. The composition is melt blended such that the high Mn polyester and the functional compound react to produce the functional polyester. The high Mn polyester has a Mn that is higher than the Mn of the functional compound. The present invention extends to functional polyesters produced by the method; aqueous, solventborne and powder coating compositions containing the functional polyester, and articles coated with the said coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to artificial intelligence (AI) systems and materials. In particular, the invention relates to human-like AI that utilizes a symbolic thinking engine to create explanatory theories. Such theories are based on an iterative process that adjusts for available information, context, and/or perspective, and can be created based on sparse information. The invention then iterates to return a useful result that can also be predictive. In one or more embodiments, the present invention is modular and scalable, enabling the addition of multiple domains that collaborate in parallel, similar to how the human mind/brain is believed to work.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to automatically optimizing the precision of data types in a computational graph, such as those used in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. A representation of the computational graph is obtained. Nodes of the computational graph are assigned to one of three sets: a deny set, an allow set, or an infer set, based on a predefined policy. For nodes in the allow set, the method changes at least one of the input data precision, output data precision, or internal computation precision to a lower precision. For nodes in the infer set, the method propagates a data precision requirement from downstream nodes to upstream nodes. The method generates and stores computer instructions for executing the computational graph with the optimized precisions on one or more processors. This approach enhances performance and energy efficiency while maintaining model accuracy for the computational graph.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus described herein includes a first reflector element that comprises a first nonresonant waveguide cavity that is partially bounded by a first parabolic reflector surface. The apparatus optionally includes additional reflector elements arranged in parallel with the first reflector element, where the additional reflector elements include corresponding nonresonant waveguide cavities that are partially bounded by corresponding reflector surfaces. The antenna apparatus is configured to emit an electromagnetic signal based upon electromagnetic signals reflected by the one or more parabolic reflector surfaces and output by the one or more reflector elements. The antenna apparatus may conversely be employed to receive an electromagnetic signal.