Abstract: A tag management system can implement a combined synchronous and asynchronous tag-loading scheme. In an embodiment of this scheme, a synchronous tag may be included at the top of or near the top of a content page. This synchronous tag can hide one or more page elements that are to be modified by a subsequent asynchronous personalization tag. Subsequently, the asynchronous personalization tag can update the page element and then cause the page element to be displayed. As a result, flicker between the old and new page elements can be reduced or avoided.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable layer. The fluid impermeable layer at least defines a chamber, at least one opening that allows bodily fluids to enter the chamber, and a fluid outlet that allows the bodily fluids to be removed from the chamber. The fluid collection assembly also include a porous material at least partially disposed in the chamber. The porous material includes a hydrophilic fluid permeable outer layer and a fluid permeable inner layer. The fluid permeable inner layer includes at least one of a foam or a non-woven material.

Abstract: A tag management system can include features to assist in developing a cross-vendor profile for individual visitors to content pages of a content site. The visitors to the content site can obtain universal identifiers usable by the content site to identify the visitors. The universal identifiers can be included in the content pages by the visitor end user systems so that browser tags that may not have native access to the universal identifier can access the universal identifiers. The universal identifiers may then be provided to tag vendor systems with associated visitor data, thereby enabling the tag vendor systems to provide processed or raw data that can be compared by individual universal identifiers. Using this processed data, the content site can prepare the cross-vendor profile of individual visitors and realize insights that may be unavailable using conventional systems and methods.

Abstract: Automatic deployment of software defined storage (SDS) executes bootstrap and site configuration generation phases. The bootstrap phase follows a command for nodes to start a bootstrap process with installation of prerequisite packages, and setting system parameters based on the discovered hardware. When the node is restarted, the required services are automatically started. When all of the expected storage nodes have registered, the next phase of deployment can be executed to automatically generate the site configuration based on the inventory of nodes and storage devices discovered during the bootstrap phase. A storage cluster is created that utilizes the storage resources previously discovered. A single command is used to create and start a storage cluster.

Abstract: An improved approach to tracking media playback includes tracking logic that is based on abandonment indicators. An abandonment indicator is detected during media playback, such as a user interaction with a computing device that is detected prior to ceasing playback of the media content. Tracking messages are reduced, suppressed, or suspended until an abandonment indicator is detected. After an abandonment indicator is detected, the system quickens, releases, or restart sending tracking messages to a collection system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the systems described herein can implement one or more visitor stitching processes. Visitor stitching can include, among other things, one or more processes by which multiple visitors that may appear distinctly independent may be merged into a new single united visitor profile due to the leveraging of one or more unique persistent identifiers.

Abstract: A device (1) for providing guidance during a procedure to remove tissue vegetation from an implant site using an aspiration catheter (2) in which aspiration is controlled by vacuum suction includes a Doppler ultrasound imaging device (10) configured to acquire ultrasound data of the implant site including Doppler ultrasound data of the implant site and imaging data of the implant site. An electronic processor (12) is programmed to identify a portion of the aspiration catheter in the imaging data of the implant site; measure fluid flow through the aspiration catheter as a function of time based on the Doppler ultrasound data corresponding to the identified portion of the aspiration catheter; and provide guidance for the aspiration based on the measured fluid flow through the aspiration catheter.

Abstract: Disclosed are the H. zea nudivirus sequence, two additional related sequences from H. virescens and H. armigera nudiviruses for development of genetically modified nudiviruses capable of being sexually transmitted by an insect useful for controlling pest populations, methods for preparing egg populations for controlling pest populations and methods for controlling pest populations utilizing such egg populations. Such genetically modified nudiviruses are capable of causing sterility in a target population of insects. Previously disclosed were insects infected with the previously disclosed genetically modified H. zea nudivirus, methods of making genetically modified nudiviruses, and methods of using genetically modified nudiviruses to control an insect pest population.

Abstract: A steerable parachute for carrying a payload towards a target. The parachute has a canopy for drag during descent connects to a basket by variable length variable length guy wires. A high cant drive system shortens or lengthens the guy wires to effect the cant of the canopy and thereby steer the parachute. The drive system is at least one of a coaxial opposed dual shaft system or a planetary gear system. This drive system provides the benefit of immediate and accurate course correction of the parachute during descent.

Abstract: A cup for in combination with a parachute and used for absorbing shocks to a payload upon landing. The cup has a bottom to protect against vertical shock and an upstanding sidewall to protect against lateral shocks in any direction. The bottom has discrete contiguous tubes which may be pressurized for shock absorption or used to contain payload. The upstanding sidewall circumscribes the cup for protection in all directions against lateral impact. The upstanding sidewall has discrete contiguous chambers which may be pressurized for shock absorption. The bottom tubes and/or the sidewall chambers may be interconnected with contiguous tube or chambers, respectively by ports. The ports allow liquid to be pumped from one tube or chamber to an adjacent tube or chamber, respectively, to dissipate lateral or vertical energy from ground impact.

Abstract: A steerable parachute for carrying a payload towards a target. The parachute has a canopy for drag during descent connects to a basket by variable length guy wires. A high cant drive system shortens or lengthens the guy wires to effect the cant of the canopy and thereby steer the parachute. The drive system is at least one of a coaxial opposed dual shaft system or a planetary gear system. This drive system provides the benefit of immediate and accurate course correction of the parachute during descent.

Abstract: A spring loaded device for launching projectiles in a hostile environment. The device has an articulable launch assembly. The launch assembly has a spring loaded carriage for holding the projectile when loaded by an operator or a superjacent magazine. The carriage is retracted by a screw to a predetermined position based upon spring rate and the desired initial launch velocity and launch angle. Upon command or target acquisition a release mechanism releases the carriage for forward translation and launch of the projectile.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a body; a winch; and an attachment unit configured to attach the winch to the body and including: at least one bracket on the body; and a winch mount which is attachable to and detachable from the at least one bracket and to which the winch is fixed.

Abstract: A radially firing munition defining a longitudinal axis and comprising a nonfragmenatary hollow collar having an inner surface and an outer surface opposed thereto with a first plurality of ports extending therebetween in a substantially radial direction. An ammunition is disposed in each port of the first plurality of ports and oriented outwardly from the longitudinal axis. An ignition source is provided for expelling each ammunition from the collar in response to an ignition signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a payload to a hostile target. The payload may be separable from the apparatus or may be internal to the apparatus. The apparatus has two outboard drive wheels flanking a hollow body. A payload delivery mechanism is disposed on a frame inside and concealed by the hollow body. The payload delivery mechanism has a first, retracted position inside the hollow body and extends through a port to a second position to deliver a payload to a hostile target. The payload may be separable from the apparatus or may be internal to the apparatus. If the payload is internal to the apparatus, upon attachment to a hostile target the payload delivery mechanism may retract to be less visually conspicuous.

Abstract: A method to produce a consistent product batch of Kratom plant active ingredients by isolating and separating the Kratom plant ingredients in prior processes and recombining the isolated ingredients in specify amounts for the final product. Encapsulating active ingredients together at different body internal release times to even out the active ingredient effects on the body over a time period to reduce highs and lows.

Abstract: Embodiments of the systems described herein can implement one or more visitor stitching processes. Visitor stitching can include, among other things, one or more processes by which multiple visitors that may appear distinctly independent may be merged into a new single united visitor profile due to the leveraging of one or more unique persistent identifiers.

Abstract: An elongate munition with a longitudinal axis and having a nonfragmenation hollow collar. The hollow collar has an inner surface and an opposed outer surface with a first plurality of ports extending through the collar in a substantially radial direction. The ports are spaced from adjacent ports in both circumferential and longitudinal directions. A first plurality of ammunitions is disposed in each port of the first plurality of ports and oriented outwardly from the longitudinal axis. An ignition source for expelling each ammunition outwardly from the collar responsive to an ignition signal is also provided.

Abstract: A missile for delivering a payload and having a longitudinal axis. The missile comprises a nonfragmenation multi-directional munition having a hollow collar. The hollow collar has an inner surface and an outer surface opposed thereto and a first plurality of ports extending therebetween in a substantially radial direction. An ammunition is disposed in each port of the first plurality of ports, oriented outwardly from the longitudinal axis with an ignition source for expelling such ammunition from the collar. The missile also has at least one flight control surface for controlling a trajectory of the missile during flight and a controller for controlling the flight of the missile and the ignition source.

Abstract: A formulation of an antibacterial nasal composition effective in reducing viable pathogens and that is effective as preventive and adjuvant therapy for nasal infections or diseases caused by other pathogens.