Abstract: A vapor sample collection apparatus and method of vapor sample collection. The vapor sample collection apparatus has a connection port to connect a first end of a tube to an exhaust port of a vaporizer device, a vacuum pump connected to a second end of the tube, a manifold connected to the vacuum pump, and a vapor containment vessel for collecting a vapor sample, where the vacuum pump is configured to draw a predetermined pressure on the tube. The method of vapor sample collection includes connecting a connection port to an exhaust port of a vaporizer device, the connection port being attached to a first end of a tube, activating the vaporizer device to vaporize a sample containing an active ingredient, drawing a predetermined pressure on a second end of the tube using a vacuum pump, and collecting a vapor sample from the vaporizer device in a vapor containment vessel.

Abstract: The present application describes a modeling process, model, and applications thereof which may provide a method for organizing and interpreting data related to online pick-up orders to predict future demand growth. The model may allow an enterprise such as a retail enterprise or a grocery enterprise to more efficiently anticipate increases in demand for online pick-up ordering; predict the overall staging area storage for each store; and more efficiently allocate retail space, refrigeration/freezer equipment, parking spots, staff, and other related resources to meet online pick-up ordering demand. In some examples, the disclosed model provides a method for predicting future pick-up demand and associated resource needs based on inputs such as historical financial data and unique store data. The outputs may be used by enterprise personnel to determine which and how many resources, such as refrigerator equipment, will be required to meet demand in a specified future time period.

Abstract: A vaporizer device and method for delivering an accurate dose. The vaporizer device has a receptacle for holding material having an active ingredient, a heating element for heating either the receptacle or air as it flows to the receptacle, an electronic storage memory for storing vapor correlation data, and a controller configured to control a vaporizer parameter according to instructions in the vapor correlation data and a requested dose of active ingredient, where the vaporizer parameter includes at least one of temperature, air flow rate, pressure drop, pressure differential, and duration per use. The method of using a vaporizer device includes providing material having an active ingredient, receiving a requested dose of active ingredient from a user, determining a vaporizer parameter to satisfy the requested dose according to instructions in vapor correlation data, and controlling the vaporizer parameter to provide the requested dose.

Abstract: A vapor sample collection apparatus and method of vapor sample collection. The vapor sample collection apparatus has a connection port to connect a first end of a tube to an exhaust port of a vaporizer device, a vacuum pump connected to a second end of the tube, a manifold connected to the vacuum pump, and a vapor containment vessel for collecting a vapor sample, where the vacuum pump is configured to draw a predetermined pressure on the tube. The method of vapor sample collection includes connecting a connection port to an exhaust port of a vaporizer device, the connection port being attached to a first end of a tube, activating the vaporizer device to vaporize a sample containing an active ingredient, drawing a predetermined pressure on a second end of the tube using a vacuum pump, and collecting a vapor sample from the vaporizer device in a vapor containment vessel.

Abstract: A vaporizer device and method for accurate dosing includes a receptacle for holding material having an active ingredient and a heating element for heating the receptacle or air flowing through the receptacle. A controller is configured to receive vapor production information from sensors inside the vaporizer device and generates vapor production data having a sample identifier associated with the material. The vapor production data may also include receptacle temperature, vapor temperature, vapor flow rate, vapor pressure, vapor flow duration, vapor density, heating duration, material pack density, material age, and heating power. The device also has an electronic memory to store the vapor production data.

Abstract: Vapor data repositories and methods for providing vapor data are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a vapor data repository (VDR) may include memory for vapor production data (VPD) from a vaporizer device and memory for vapor content data (VCD). The VPD may include a sample identifier associated with material having an active ingredient and vaping parameters. The VCD may include concentration of active ingredient data captured by a vapor sample collection apparatus. Another embodiment of a VDR may include memory for vapor correlation data having relationships between VPD and VCD, in which the VPD has production parameters from a vape session, in which the VCD is generated from analysis of captured vaporized material from the vape session on the vaporizer device, and a processor processes requests for the vapor correlation data from users. Methods for providing vapor data are also provided.

Abstract: A vaporizer profile management system (VPMS) includes a vaporizer device with an electronic memory to store vapor production data (VPD) from a vape session, a communications interface to transmit the VPD to a computing platform, a vapor analyzing device to generate vapor content data (VCD) derived from vapor collected during the vape session from an exhaust port of the vaporizer device, and a computing platform that receives and processes the VPD and the VCD. A method for generating a vaporizer profile includes storing VPD from a vape session, transmitting the stored VPD to a computing platform, generating VCD derived from vapor collected during the vape session from an exhaust port of the vaporizer device, receiving the VPD and the VCD by the computing platform, and processing at the computing platform the VPD and the VCD to analyze and correlate the VCD with the VPD.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: Techniques for enhancing electronic privacy utilize noise to prevent third parties from determining certain information based on search queries. Users submit search queries as part of their normal activities. For a user, the search queries submitted and information regarding search results used to generate additional search queries on different, but related topics. The generated additional search queries are submitted automatically on behalf of the user at a sufficient frequency to prevent high accuracy data analysis on search queries.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: Techniques for enhancing electronic privacy utilize noise to prevent third parties from determining certain information based on search queries. Users submit search queries as part of their normal activities. For a user, the search queries submitted and information regarding search results used to generate additional search queries on different, but related topics. The generated additional search queries are submitted automatically on behalf of the user at a sufficient frequency to prevent high accuracy data analysis on search queries.

Abstract: Techniques for enhancing electronic privacy utilize noise to prevent third parties from determining certain information based on search queries. Users submit search queries as part of their normal activities. For a user, the search queries submitted and information regarding search results used to generate additional search queries on different, but related topics. The generated additional search queries are submitted automatically on behalf of the user at a sufficient frequency to prevent high accuracy data analysis on search queries.

Abstract: Techniques for enhancing electronic privacy utilize noise to prevent third parties from determining certain information based on search queries. Users submit search queries as part of their normal activities. For a user, the search queries submitted and information regarding search results used to generate additional search queries on different, but related topics. The generated additional search queries are submitted automatically on behalf of the user at a sufficient frequency to prevent high accuracy data analysis on search queries.

Abstract: A method and system for forming hybrid cluster to process log files are described. In example embodiments, a method configures a node to execute as a first slave node. The first slave node executes in a first operating environment. The method also adds the first slave node to a Hadoop cluster. The Hadoop cluster includes a second slave node that operates in a second and different operating environment.

Abstract: A spunbonding apparatus capable of producing multicomponent spunbond filaments. The spunbonding apparatus includes a spunbonding apparatus comprises a spinneret discharging multicomponent filaments and a filament-drawing device applying a first force that is effective to attenuate the filaments. A force applicator stationed between the spinneret and the filament-drawing device is operative for applying a second force to the filaments that promotes filament splitting. Splitting may occur before the filaments enter the filament-drawing device, within the filament-drawing device, and/or after discharge from the filament-drawing device.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent core structure includes meltspinning at least one layer of fibrous material. A first amount of superabsorbent material is deposited on the layer of fibrous material. A first portion of the layer of fibrous material is folded over the first amount of superabsorbent material. A second amount of superabsorbent material is deposited on the layer of fibrous material. A second portion of the layer of fibrous material is folded over the second amount of superabsorbent material. Additional embodiments involve rolling the fibrous material and/or densifying one of the layers relative to the other.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent core structure includes meltspinning at least a first layer of fibrous material having a plurality of first portions and a plurality of second portions. A superabsorbent material is deposited between the respective first and second portions of the first layer. The first portions of the first layer are moved with respect to the second portions of the first layer so as to at least substantially encapsulate the deposited superabsorbent material between the respective first and second portions.