Abstract: Systems and methods forecast processing capacity by monitoring historical key performance indicators (KPIs). The KPIs include measured values relating to a number of transactions that can be processed in parallel, an average number of transactions currently being processed, and an average amount of time to process each current transaction. One or more query parameters are received to query stored KPI data corresponding to the monitored historical KPIs. A forecasted processing volume level based on predicted values determined from a predictive model of the stored KPI data. The method also comprises generating an alert in response to the processing volume level being forecast to exceed a defined threshold is generated, thereby providing more reliable capacity monitoring and prediction of problems with processing applications that may otherwise go undetected until performance impacts occur.

Abstract: Systems and methods forecast processing capacity by monitoring historical key performance indicators (KPIs). The KPIs include measured values relating to a number of transactions that can be processed in parallel, an average number of transactions currently being processed, and an average amount of time to process each current transaction. One or more query parameters are received to query stored KPI data corresponding to the monitored historical KPIs. A forecasted processing volume level based on predicted values determined from a predictive model of the stored KPI data. The method also comprises generating an alert in response to the processing volume level being forecast to exceed a defined threshold is generated, thereby providing more reliable capacity monitoring and prediction of problems with processing applications that may otherwise go undetected until performance impacts occur.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the use of t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid to reduce hypertension in pregnant women. Advantageously, by reducing blood pressure, the compositions will also reduce the risk of pre-term birth. The t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid compositions are advantageously food products, particularly dairy products. Also included are methods of determining the t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid content of a dairy product and optionally enriching the dairy product for t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid. Enriched dairy products can be labeled for use during pregnancy.

Abstract: A surface-mineralized substrate having an enhanced functional capability, for example, enhanced antibacterial activity, a method of making the surface-mineralized substrate, and an article of manufacture, for example, packaging for fresh produce, comprising or formed from or of the surface-mineralized substrate.

Abstract: An antiblocking additive for use in polymer films, a masterbatch and polymer resin comprising the antiblocking additive, a polymer article, for example, a film, formed from the polymer resin, a talc particulate for use in or as antiblocking additive, and mineral blends for use in or as antiblocking additive.

Abstract: A clutch is provided that includes an inner race and an outer race that moves relative to the inner race. A pedestal is also provided and the position of the pedestal is fixed with respect to at least one of the inner race or the outer race. A bearing block is also included that engages the pedestal. In some versions of the clutch the bearing block may be made out of plastic or bronze.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the use of t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid to reduce hypertension in pregnant women. Advantageously, by reducing blood pressure, the compositions will also reduce the risk of pre-term birth. The t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid compositions are advantageously food products, particularly dairy products. Also included are methods of determining the t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid content of a dairy product and optionally enriching the dairy product for t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid. Enriched dairy products can be labeled for use during pregnancy.

Abstract: A clutch is provided that includes an inner race and an outer race that moves relative to the inner race. A pedestal is also provided and the position of the pedestal is fixed with respect to at least one of the inner race or the outer race. A bearing block is also included that engages the pedestal. In some versions of the clutch the bearing block may be made out of plastic or bronze.

Abstract: Photonic crystal fibers that guide light by virtue of a photonic band gap. Fibers that are formed from materials having higher refractive indices than silica are provided using an optical waveguide including a core with a relatively low refractive index and a photonic band gap structure that can substantially confine light to the core. The structure includes elongate regions of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions of relatively high refractive index, with the band gap residing above the fifth photonic band of the band gap structure.

Abstract: Ceiling fan energy consumption efficiency is enhanced with fan blades that have an angle attack that decreases from root end to tip end at higher rates of decrease nearer their tip ends than at their root ends.

Abstract: An inside-out ceiling fan motor has a stator mounted to a downrod with an annular array of stator coils positioned about a rotor axis of rotation. A rotor is rotatably mounted about the stator. The rotor has a plurality of vanes spaced along the rotor periphery and canted at an angle of attack to a plane of rotor vanes rotation oriented normally to the rotor axis of rotation to scoop ambient air into the rotor during fan operation through the stator coils to cool them.

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) with an electric motor to which is mounted an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) mounted thereto. Each blade has two, catch mounting holes (17) and a fastener mounting hole (18) extending therethrough. Each blade iron (14) has a blade mounting portion (23) and a removable blade fastener (24). The blade mounting portion (23) has a top surface (26), two stationary mounting catches (27), and a fastener receiver (28) that is configured to receive fastener (24). Each catch has a generally vertical portion (31) and a top, horizontal portion (32) The horizontal portion (32) is spaced a select distance from the top surface (26) through the height of the vertical portion (31) so as to catch snugly the blade (15) therebetween. The fastener (24) extends through the fastener mounting hole 18 and into the fastener receiver (28).

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) with an electric motor (13) to which is mounted an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) and a locking plate (17) mounted thereto. Each blade iron has three locking pins (26). Each locking pin has a shaft (27) extending to a head (28). Each blade 15 has three key-hole shaped locking pin mounting holes (31) extending therethrough, a top surface (32) and a pair of alignment pins (33) extending from the top surface. The three locking pin mounting holes are configured and oriented to receive the blade iron locking pins. Each locking plate has a top surface (36), three locking pin mounting holes (37), a pair of alignment pin slots (38) and a thumb tab (39). The three locking pin mounting holes are configured and oriented to receive and releasably lock with the blade iron locking pins.

Abstract: An inside-out ceiling fan motor has a stator mounted to a downrod with an annular array of stator coils positioned about a rotor axis of rotation. A rotor is rotatably mounted about the stator. The rotor has a plurality of vanes spaced along the rotor periphery and canted at an angle of attack to a plane of rotor vanes rotation oriented normally to the rotor axis of rotation to scoop ambient air into the rotor during fan operation through the stator coils to cool them.

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) with an electric motor (13) to which is mounted an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) and a locking plate (17) mounted thereto. Each blade iron has three locking pins (26). Each locking pin has a shaft (27) extending to a head (28). Each blade 15 has three key-hole shaped locking pin mounting holes (31) extending therethrough, a top surface (32) and a pair of alignment pins (33) extending from the top surface. The three locking pin mounting holes are configured and oriented to receive the blade iron locking pins. Each locking plate has a top surface (36), three locking pin mounting holes (37), a pair of alignment pin slots (38) and a thumb tab (39). The three locking pin mounting holes are configured and oriented to receive and releasably lock with the blade iron locking pins.

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) with an electric motor to which is mounted an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) mounted thereto. Each blade has two, catch mounting holes (17) and a fastener mounting hole (18) extending therethrough. Each blade iron (14) has a blade mounting portion (23) and a removable blade fastener (24). The blade mounting portion (23) has a top surface (26), two stationary mounting catches (27), and a fastener receiver (28) that is configured to receive fastener (24). Each catch has a generally vertical portion (31) and a top, horizontal portion (32) The horizontal portion (32) is spaced a select distance from the top surface (26) through the height of the vertical portion (31) so as to catch snugly the blade (15) therebetween. The fastener (24) extends through the fastener mounting hole 18 and into the fastener receiver (28).

Abstract: An adjustable pivot joint includes rotation arms which, when locked, prevent pivoting about an axis. A release mechanism is used to unlock the rotation arms to allow pivoting about the axis for adjustment of the pivot joint. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A fan (10) is disclosed having a downrod (11), a motor (12), a motor housing (13) substantially encasing the motor (12), and blades (14) mounted to the motor housing (13). Each blade (14) has an air intake scoop (16 adjacent to and extending from the motor housing (13). The interior space (17) created by the intake scoop (16) is in fluid communication with an opening (18) extending through the motor housing (13). Rotational movement of the air intake scoops (16) create airstreams which are directed to the electric motor for ventilation purposes.

Abstract: Ceiling fan energy consumption efficiency is enhanced with fan blades that have an angle attack that decreases from root end to tip end at higher rates of decrease nearer their tip ends than at their root ends.