Abstract: This patent document discloses a modified polymer having increased hydrophilicity and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: This patent document discloses a modified polymer having increased hydrophilicity and a method of preparing the same. A polyarylene ether ketone polymer having a plurality of repeating units, wherein one or more units of the plurality of repeating units contains a hydrophilic N-substituted imine, which is derived from a ketone in the one or more units.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying content for a first web page in a first pane in a maximized state on a mobile device, receiving a touch input on a navigation control associated with the first pane, and responsive to receiving the touch input, displaying a second web page in a second pane on the mobile device, the second pane being in a minimized state in a dock area. The dock area can overlay the first pane in the maximized state and the minimized state of the second pane can display a smaller version of the second web page than the second pane in a maximized state. In some examples the second web page updates content in parallel with the first web page.

Abstract: A simulation device for simulating a surgical procedure includes an open box and a three-dimensional model of a bony or soft tissue anatomical structure that is positionable in the open box. A box cover is positionable over the open box. Advantageously, the box cover includes surface structures that simulate anatomical structures relevant to the surgical procedure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to automating user interactions in an application. In particular, the computing device can determine, based on the input data, an intent associated with performing an action on the computing device. Additionally, the computing device can invoke, using an application-level assistant component configured to provide an application-level interface on the computing device, execution of an application. Moreover, the computing device can transmit, to a system-level assistant component configured to provide a system-level interface with the computing device, instructions to interface with an actionable component of the application. The instructions can be transmitted using a trusted intermediary component configured to facilitate an interface between the system-level assistant component and the application-level assistant component.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying a current pane in a maximized state and at least a first pane in a minimized state in a dock area. The current pane is a top of a stack list and displays content associated with a first location and the first pane is in a dock list and displays content associated with a second location. The minimized state for a pane is a scaled down version of the maximized state for the pane, the scale applying to the content for the pane and a size of the pane. The method also includes receiving a drag input on the first pane in the dock area and scaling the size of the first pane according to proximity to the dock area.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying a current pane in a maximized state and at least a first pane in a minimized state in a dock area. The current pane is a top of a stack list and displays content associated with a first location and the first pane is in a dock list and displays content associated with a second location. The minimized state for a pane is a scaled down version of the maximized state for the pane, the scale applying to the content for the pane and a size of the pane. The method also includes receiving a drag input on the first pane in the dock area and scaling the size of the first pane according to proximity to the dock area.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying content for a first web page in a first pane in a maximized state on a mobile device, receiving a touch input on a navigation control associated with the first pane, and responsive to receiving the touch input, displaying a second web page in a second pane on the mobile device, the second pane being in a minimized state in a dock area. The dock area can overlay the first pane in the maximized state and the minimized state of the second pane can display a smaller version of the second web page than the second pane in a maximized state. In some examples the second web page updates content in parallel with the first web page.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying content for a first active web page in a first pane on a display, the first active web page having a first hyperlink for a first target web page, and the first pane being displayed in a maximized state on the display. The method may also include receiving a long touch input on the first hyperlink, and, responsive to receiving the long touch input, opening the first target web page in a second pane, the second pane being displayed in a minimized state in a dock area of the display, wherein a minimized state is a scaled down version of a maximized state.

Abstract: This patent document discloses a modified polymer having increased hydrophilicity and a method of preparing the same. A polyarylene ether ketone polymer having a plurality of repeating units, wherein one or more units of the plurality of repeating units contains a hydrophilic N-substituted imine, which is derived from a ketone in the one or more units.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying content for a first active web page in a first pane on a display, the first active web page having a first hyperlink for a first target web page, and the first pane being displayed in a maximized state on the display. The method may also include receiving a long touch input on the first hyperlink, and, responsive to receiving the long touch input, opening the first target web page in a second pane, the second pane being displayed in a minimized state in a dock area of the display, wherein a minimized state is a scaled down version of a maximized state.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying and interacting with multiple open views in a mobile environment. An example method can include displaying a current pane in a maximized state and at least a first pane in a minimized state in a dock area. The current pane is a top of a stack list and displays content associated with a first location and the first pane is in a dock list and displays content associated with a second location. The minimized state for a pane is a scaled down version of the maximized state for the pane, the scale applying to the content for the pane and a size of the pane. The method also includes receiving a drag input on the first pane in the dock area and scaling the size of the first pane according to proximity to the dock area.

Abstract: The present invention is an interactive food ordering and payment system for allowing interactive communication between a client side and a server side via an Internet enabled vehicle associated with a customer, and via an Internet enabled point of sale terminal associated with a service provider. The system comprising an Internet enabled application for user interface, the application comprising a means for allowing at least one user to search for at least one proximate restaurant, select from menu options, order and pay for the selections online. The system further comprising a means for allowing at least one service provider to retrieve customer orders pending to be filled, a means for monitoring the length of time an order has been pending, a means for tracking order status, sorting and filtering orders, and a means for compiling performance statistics.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging a circular cross-section object, such as a pipe or conduit, includes a top portion that has a channel for receiving a rod therethrough, and a bottom strap portion that supports the pipe and conduit. Ends of the bottom strap are fastenerlessly connected to the top portion on opposite sides of the top portion central portion. The ends of the bottom portion may fit into slots or notches in the top portion. Ends of the top portion may be bent to maintain the coupling between the portions. The bottom portion may include a flexible portion, such as looped flexible cable, with an end of the cable loop secured at one end of the top portion by inserting the cable into cable-receiving channels in the top portion. Alternatively the bottom portion may include a relatively rigid strap, such as a sheet metal strap.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging a circular cross-section object, such as a pipe or conduit, includes a top portion that has a channel for receiving a rod therethrough, and a bottom portion that includes a curved section for receiving the circular object. The bottom portion is hingedly coupled to the top portion at a hinge point. A free end of the top portion fits into a slot in the free end of the bottom portion, with the bottom portion free end secured in a notch in the top portion. Tips of the free end of the top portion may be bent away from each other to lock the portions together. The bottom portion may be in two parts that may be rotated relative to one another to facilitate installing the bottom portion around a pipe or conduit that is to be supported.

Abstract: A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.

Abstract: A clamp for holding circular objects, such as pipes or conduits, includes a falcate rod portion that engages slots in a bar portion. The rod portion has a circular central section that is between a bent end and a threaded end for engaging respective of the slots. The circular section may have a cylindrical section inner surface, which may be textured, for engaging the circular object. The bar portion also has a circular central portion, for engaging the opposite side of the circular object. The clamp is installed on a circular object by placing the circular section of the bar portion against the circular object, hooking the bent end of the rod portion into one of the slots, inserting the threaded end of the rod portion through the other slot, and tightening a nut on the threaded end to secure the clamp to the circular object.

Abstract: A structural clamp has a cast body with an open back portion or slot for receiving, in a hollow in the body, a threaded rod or bar to which the clamp is to be coupled. The body has one or more protrusions on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the body, to engage a first threaded fastener, which is threaded on the threaded rod. The protrusions operate to keep the first threaded fastener in place while a second threaded fastener is tightened against the opposite side of the body. In an alternative configuration, the structural clamp with the open slot or back end may have a threaded fastener secured in a recess or hollow in the clamp body by a clip that is snapped onto the clamp body. The clip may also aid in securing the threaded rod within a hollow in the clamp body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for modifying a flow characteristic, such as a valve characteristic, through use of a flow characterizing device having a segmented flow characterizing channel therein including three or more discrete segments, at least one of which is a through-hole, for modifying a flow of fluid through a flowpath, in which the flow characterizing device is mounted, when a controlling edge, mounted in the flowpath adjacent the flow characterizing device, is aligned with one or more of the three or more discrete segments of the flow characterizing channel. Either or both of the flow characterizing channel and the controlling edge are selectively movable relative to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for replacing existing actuator driven zone valves in an HVAC system, and particularly valves of the rubber paddle type having actuators providing less than 90 degrees of rotation, with a ball valve including a skewed seat bearing that blocks flow through the flowpath when a valve member of the ball valve is rotated through an angle of substantially less than 90 degrees from a fully open position of the valve at which a bore in the valve member is substantially fully aligned with the flowpath. The actuator from the existing zone valve being replaced may be used with the provided ball valve apparatus and method.