Abstract: A fuel utilization management system is disclosed. The fuel utilization management system comprises at least one processor communicatively coupled with a memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive automatically a fueling request in real time; determine a geographic location of a vehicle; generate a list of fuel dispensing units for fueling the vehicle; send the generated list of the fuel dispensing units to a user; receive a selection of a fuel dispensing unit; generate automatically a secure fueling token associated with the selected fuel dispensing unit, for the user; validate the secure fueling token entered by the user in the selected fuel dispensing unit matches with the vehicle associated with the user; determine whether an amount of fuel dispensed by the selected fuel dispensing unit is equal to an amount of the fuel received by the vehicle; determine discrepancies; and terminate the fueling of the vehicle.

Abstract: A service vehicle includes a service truck with a truck bed and a fluid service assembly. The fluid service assembly includes a fluid service module supported by the bed and a hose reel assembly. The fluid service module includes a housing, a first fluid tank, a first fluid pump, a waste fluid tank, and a waste fluid pump. The first fluid tank is removeably attached to the housing. The first fluid pump pumps the fluid out of the first fluid tank. The waste fluid tank has a waste fluid interior for containing a waste fluid. The waste fluid pump pumps the waste fluid into and out of the waste fluid tank. The hose reel assembly is coupled to the service truck independent of the fluid service module. The hose reel assembly includes a hose reel receives the fluid pumped by the first fluid pump.

Abstract: An apparatus for shielding medical personnel from radioactive materials being administered to a patient in need thereof, including a radioactive syringe shield and a radioactive fluid pump shield. The radioactive syringe shield includes a syringe main body, and syringe shields proximal and distal ends each configured to attach to opposite ends of the syringe shield main body in a threaded male/female connection. Together, the syringe shield main body, and proximal and distal ends are configured to contain therewithin a medical syringe containing radioactive medical fluid. The radioactive fluid pump shield is a shielded box configured to contain the fluid pump and has top and front portions pivotally attached to adjacent portions to allow selective access to the fluid pump.

Abstract: A method includes accessing a swap service, by a consumer device, to facilitate transferring value from a first account of a user to a second account of a second user. The method further includes obtaining fee information regarding a fee amount associated with the facilitating transferring value. The method further includes generating virtual fee selection buttons for display on a touch screen of the consumer device, the buttons include a fee addition button, a split fee button allows the user to split the fee amount with the second user, and a fee deduction button. The method further includes receiving a selection by the user via the virtual fee selection buttons that indicates (a) whether the user or the second user is charged the fee amount, and (b) a proportion of the fee amount that each of the user and the second user is charged for the facilitating transferring value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of producing multiple embryos from one or more donor embryos comprising embryonic cells that are developmentally equivalent to embryonic cells from a 16-cell embryo or a pre-compacted morula. More particularly, the method of the disclosure comprises unzipping said donor embryos and expanding one or more aggregates of blastomeres obtained from the donor embryo(s) to produce multiple blastocysts from the donor embryo(s). The present disclosure also relates to the use of such methods in animal breeding.

Abstract: A cutting arm includes a base having a post receiving passageway extending through the base, a cutting assembly attached to the base, and a sliding plate attached to the base and movable with respect to the base between an engaging position and a releasing position. The sliding plate engages a post disposed in the post receiving passageway in the engaging position and releasably secures the cutting arm to the post.

Abstract: An apparatus for shielding medical personnel from radioactive materials being administered to a patient in need thereof, including a radioactive syringe shield and a radioactive fluid pump shield. The radioactive syringe shield includes a syringe main body, and syringe shields proximal and distal ends each configured to attach to opposite ends of the syringe shield main body in a threaded male/female connection. Together, the syringe shield main body, and proximal and distal ends are configured to contain therewithin a medical syringe containing radioactive medical fluid. The radioactive fluid pump shield is a shielded box configured to contain the fluid pump and has top and front portions pivotally attached to adjacent portions to allow selective access to the fluid pump.

Abstract: A collaboration platform configured to provide seismic data products and/or seismic data services using seismic sensor units is disclosed, particularly for marine seismic data products and/or seismic data services which use ocean bottom nodes to obtain seismic data.

Abstract: Receiving, at a server, an identifier from a user to authorize fuel payment at a fuel station. Associating the identifier with a carrier, the carrier being entitled to a fuel discount at the fuel station. Authorizing the fuel station to provide fuel to the user with the fuel discount, which may be variable. The identifier may be received from a mobile application, a company credit card, a personal credit card, a virtual credit card, and/or an onboard electronic logging device (ELD). The authorizing of the fuel station to provide fuel to the user with the fuel discount may be limited by an amount and/or a type of fuel. A system is provided that includes a receiver module, and a server, and a transmitter module. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program for operating a fuel discount sharing application is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods to perform or facilitate operation of a seismic survey. The system can include a seismic data acquisition unit. The seismic data acquisition unit can include a cap free subsea connector. The connector can be formed of a snap ring, pin interconnect and socket insert. The snap ring can contact the pin interconnect. The pin interconnect can contact the socket insert. The socket insert can be in contact with isolation electronics within the seismic data acquisition unit. The snap ring can lock or keep the pin interconnect in contact with the socket insert. The pin interconnect can be removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing mesoporous silica microparticles comprising the steps of: preparing a sol from an ammonium catalyzed hydrolysis and condensation reaction of a pre-sol solution comprising a silica precursor and a structure directing agent dissolved in a mixed solvent system comprising an alcohol and water to produce mesoporous particles of silica with an average diameter of up to about 50 ?m; hydrothermally treating the particles to increase the pore size; treating the particles to remove residual structure directing agent; and further increasing the pore size using controlled dissolution.

Abstract: A cutting blade assembly for use with a rotating cable preparation device includes a cutting blade defining a cutting edge and adapted to attach to a rotating member of the cable preparation device. The cutting blade assembly is selectively movable in a cutting direction for at least partially cutting a cable held by the device. The assembly further comprises a blade stop positioned adjacent to the cutting edge of the blade and defining a stop surface. The stop surface is arranged at a predetermined distance from the cutting edge of the blade in a depth direction of the blade, and extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the cutting direction and generally parallel to an axis of the cable.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and method of measuring hydrophone impedance are provided herein. A sensor can convert an acoustic wave received via a liquid medium into an electric signal. A signal encoder can be coupled with the sensor to receive the electric signal. A test signal generator can be coupled in series with the sensor and the signal encoder and can generate a test signal. The test signal can measure an impedance of the sensor. A switch component can be coupled in series with the sensor, the signal encoder, and the test signal generator. The switch component can route the test signal to a first terminal of the sensor and through a second terminal of sensor during a first operational state. The switch component can route the test signal to the second terminal of the sensor and through the first terminal of sensor during a second operational state.

Abstract: A modular seismic unit storage and handling system with a gantry robot and charging magazine is provided. The storage and handling system can include a storage container. The storage and handling system can include a top hat and a top hat extension. The storage and handling system can include an automated connection and charging magazine. The top hat can be connected to a gantry robot. The gantry robot can include a robotic arm.

Abstract: Receiving, at a server, an identifier from a user to authorize fuel payment at a fuel station. Associating the identifier with a carrier, the carrier being entitled to a fuel discount at the fuel station. Authorizing the fuel station to provide fuel to the user with the fuel discount, which may be variable. The identifier may be received from a mobile application, a company credit card, a personal credit card, a virtual credit card, and/or an onboard electronic logging device (ELD). The authorizing of the fuel station to provide fuel to the user with the fuel discount may be limited by an amount and/or a type of fuel. A system is provided that includes a receiver module, and a server, and a transmitter module. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program for operating a fuel discount sharing application is provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a solution based process based on high molecular weight block copolymer (BCP) nanolithography for fabrication of periodic structures on large areas of optical surfaces. In one embodiment there is provided method of fabricating a nano-patterned surface for application in a photonic, optical or other related device, said method comprising the steps of: providing a substrate material; depositing a block copolymer (BCP) material on the substrate material; and phase separating the BCPs using at least one solvent selected to facilitate polymer chain mobilisation and lead to phase separation to fabricate said nano-patterned surface; wherein the nano-patterned surface comprises an ordered array of structures and having a domain or diameter of 100 nm or greater. A new photonic device and optical device is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are the methods and systems for transferring value from as first account to a second account via a consumer device. The methods may be consumer or merchant driven and may involve transferring value to peers, oneself, or a third party account holder with or without the creation of a user account. Based on information input by a user, various financial systems interact in a manner that results in creation of an escrow account and effectuates transfer of value from a funding account through that escrow account to a receiving account. Such novel methods allow for previously unavailable transfers of value. In certain embodiments, the methods and systems also encompass creation of a digital equivalent of the value and using the digital equivalent to make payments at as point of service.

Abstract: Disclosed are the methods and systems for transferring value from a first account to a second account via a consumer device. The methods may be consumer or merchant driven and may involve transferring value to peers, oneself, or a third party account holder with or without the creation of a user account. Based on information input by a user, various financial systems interact in a manner that results in creation of an escrow account and effectuates transfer of value from a funding account through that escrow account to a receiving account. Such novel methods allow for previously unavailable transfers of value.

Abstract: Systems and methods of performing a seismic survey are provided. The system includes a seismic data acquisition unit having a transmitter window disposed in a first aperture of a lid, and having a receiver window disposed in a second aperture of the lid. A first gasket is positioned between the transmitter window and the first aperture to provide a clearance greater than a threshold to allow the transmitter window to deform. A second gasket is positioned between the receiver window and the second aperture to provide a clearance greater than the threshold to allow the receiver window to deform. At least one of the transmitter window and the receiver window of the seismic data acquisition unit are configured to pass at least one of optical and electromagnetic communications to or from an extraction vehicle via at least one of a transmitter window and a receiver window of the extraction vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes accessing a swap service operating on a consumer device and authenticating a user of the consumer device based on biometric information linked to a unique user identification code that is further associated with contact information regarding the user. The method further includes retrieving, from storage, the contact information regarding the user. The method further includes automatically populating first fields of the swap service with the contact information. The method further includes generating, for utilization during a transaction by the swap service, a request for inputting first account information. The method further includes receiving a selection for the inputting and when selection is the scanning: displaying a scanner for obtaining, from a gift card, a digital representation of the first account information, encoding the first account information into a digital equivalent of the gift card, and storing the digital equivalent of the gift card in memory.