Abstract: A neck rail (142, 242, 42) system is provided for an animal stall. The neck rail (142, 242, 42) has first and second end segments (152, 52) defining a common axis (58) and a middle segment having a neck-receiving portion which is offset from the common axis (58) and which accommodates the neck of an animal. First and second receivers (44) are mounted on the sides of a stall In and are adapted to receive the first and second end segments (152, 52) of the neck rail (142, 242, 42). At least the first receiver (144, 44, 46) and the first end (150, 154, 50, 54) segment of the rail are provided with complementary locking formations which can be brought into and out of engagement by axial displacement, and which locking formations prevent angular rotation of the neck rail (142, 242, 42) relative to the first receiver (144, 44, 46) when engaged with one another.

Abstract: A coupling component for an animal cubicle that includes an engagement member, a pipe collar transverse to the engagement member for receiving a neckrail, a flexible member that extends in opposite directions from the engagement member and connects the engagement member to the pipe collar so that the flexible member encircles a space adjacent the pipe collar. The deformation of the flexible member allows relative movement between the engagement member and the pipe collar.

Abstract: Accessory device power management techniques are described in which a power exchange state for a system including a host computing device, an accessory device, and an adapter is recognized. Power exchange states may be defined according to relative states of charge (RSOC) and connection status for the system components and mapped to power management control actions. Responsive to the recognition of a current power exchange state, corresponding power management control actions may be ascertained and applied to jointly manage power for the system. For instance, the host device may draw supplemental power from a power source associated with an accessory device (e.g., a battery or power adapter) or supply power for use by the accessory device according to different states. Power exchanges may also be managed in accordance with capabilities of the accessory device identified based on authentication of the accessory device.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and method for locating and obtaining a personal mode of transportation, such as a bicycle, motorcycle, moped, or scooter. A system may comprise at least one computing platform; and a computer program including a computing platform application on a non-transitory, tangible computer readable medium such as a memory, wherein the application performs a sequence of functions on the computing platform, and wherein the computing platform application is configured to generate a request for information on a location of available modes of personal transportation.

Abstract: A stator seal for a turbine assembly includes a seal base securable to a turbine stator and including an annular inner surface, and an abradable coating disposed on the annular inner surface. The abradable coating and the annular inner surface have a predefined cross-sectional profile including a transient operation section that facilitates axial expansion and a steady state operation section that facilitates a tighter clearance.

Abstract: A method and a pharmaceutical composition for treating Bartonella, Eubacteria or Archaea borne illnesses administered to a patient in need of such treatment at least one of tinidazole dissolving bacterial biofilm in combination with of fluoroquinolone and a rifamycin class drug killing a bacterial infection in conjuction with palliative remedies for treating herx.

Abstract: A method and pharmaceutical composition for treating Spirochete phylum borne illnesses administered to a patient in need of such treatment at least one of tinidazole concentration between 10 to 10,000 mg dissolving bacterial biofilm or other nitroimidazole class drugs in combination with minocycline concentration of approximately 5 to 600 mg killing a bacterial infection co-administered with one of the five Vitamin Ds.

Abstract: A mat for a bovine animal has an elastomeric body having a ground-engaging underside and a top side, the mat having a head end and a tail end. The top side has a generally planar area on which a cow may rest in use, and a portion of the generally planar area towards the head end is bounded on either side and across the head end thereof by a barrier integrally formed with the elastomeric material of the mat. The barrier projects upwardly above the generally planar area, and defines a pair of arms extending on either side of the bounded portion. The configuration of the mat encourages an animal to rest correctly on the mat, increasing comfort and reducing the chance of injury, while also avoiding the problems of hygiene and installation difficulties associated with known mats and their accessories.

Abstract: A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The unit displays the duration of locking, permits the user to cancel, and can require affirmative confirmation if locking exceeds a user-selected maximum duration. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. This feature permits the user, while experiencing guilt due to overindulgence, to further delay access without the temptation of an open door.

Abstract: A computing device configured for determining a node status is described. The computing device includes a processor and instructions in memory. The computing device determines a representative node corresponding to a network group with multiple nodes. The computing device also sends a status retrieval directive to the representative node. The status retrieval directive includes a directive for retrieval of the node status of a target node. The computing device also receives the node status of the target node from the representative node and stores the node status on a database.

Abstract: A steam turbine is provided. The steam turbine includes a housing, a first steam inlet configured to discharge a first steam flow within the housing, and a second steam inlet configured to provide a second steam flow. A rotor and stator are coupled to the housing and configured to form a first flow path therebetween and in flow communication with the first steam flow. The rotor includes a plurality of blades coupled to the rotor, at least one root of the plurality of blades has a first side, a second side and a passageway coupled in flow communication to the first side and the second side. The passageway is configured to receive the second steam flow within the at least one root. The at least one root includes an angel wing configured to seal the second steam flow from the first flow path.

Abstract: A steam turbine is provided. The steam turbine includes a housing and a steam inlet coupled in flow communication to the housing which is configured to discharge a first steam flow within the housing. A stator is coupled to the housing and includes plurality of vanes. A rotor is coupled to the housing and located within the stator, wherein the rotor and the stator are configured to form a first flow path there between and in flow communication with the first steam flow. The rotor includes a plurality of blades coupled to the rotor, at least one root of the plurality of blades has a first side, a second side and a passageway coupled in flow communication to the first side and the second side. The passageway is configured to define a second flow path in flow communication with the first flow path and to discharge a second steam flow within the at least one root.

Abstract: Accessory device power management techniques are described in which a power exchange state for a system including a host computing device, an accessory device, and an adapter is recognized. Power exchange states may be defined according to relative states of charge (RSOC) and connection status for the system components and mapped to power management control actions. Responsive to the recognition of a current power exchange state, corresponding power management control actions may be ascertained and applied to jointly manage power for the system. For instance, the host device may draw supplemental power from a power source associated with an accessory device (e.g., a battery or power adapter) or supply power for use by the accessory device according to different states. Power exchanges may also be managed in accordance with capabilities of the accessory device identified based on authentication of the accessory device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vesicular formulations for use in the treatment of pain and/or reduced mobility associated with a loss of lubrication and/or structural integrity and/or swelling of a collagen structure. It also relates to a method of treating pain such as joint pain or tendonitis comprising topically administering a vesicular formulation according to the invention.

Abstract: A method of observing live microorganisms in an animal tissue sample over an extended duration of time which enables the detection and identification of multiple different microbes present in the sample is performed using a phase contrast microscope and begins with the preparation of a sample containing animal tissue for viewing with the microscope. Once the sample is prepared, an initial, baseline observation of the sample is performed using the microscope. Following the initial observation of the sample and after at least one selected time interval which allows objects in the sample to naturally undergo changes in morphology, at least one subsequent observation is performed with the microscope so as to analysis of the activity of selected objects in the sample. Through the analysis, microorganisms in the animal tissue may be detected and identified based on observed changes in morphology and biofilm characteristic.

Abstract: Accessory device power management techniques are described in which a power exchange state for a system including a host computing device, an accessory device, and an adapter is recognized. Power exchange states may be defined according to relative states of charge (RSOC) and connection status for the system components and mapped to power management control actions. Responsive to the recognition of a current power exchange state, corresponding power management control actions may be ascertained and applied to jointly manage power for the system. For instance, the host device may draw supplemental power from a power source associated with an accessory device (e.g., a battery or power adapter) or supply power for use by the accessory device according to different states. Power exchanges may also be managed in accordance with capabilities of the accessory device identified based on authentication of the accessory device.

Abstract: A coupling component for an animal cubicle that includes an engagement member, a pipe collar transverse to the engagement member for receiving a neckrail, a flexible member that extends in opposite directions from the engagement member and connects the engagement member to the pipe collar so that the flexible member encircles a space adjacent the pipe collar. The deformation of the flexible member allows relative movement between the engagement member and the pipe collar.

Abstract: A computing device that is configured to coordinate remote sessions is described. The computing device includes a processor and instructions stored in memory. The computing device establishes a first remote session corresponding to a first node. The computing device further establishes a second remote session corresponding to a second node. The computing device further determines whether to establish a direct link between the first and second nodes. The computing device further establishes a direct link between the first and second nodes if it is determined to establish a direct link.