Abstract: A method of creating a clad metal part is provided. The method includes explosion bonding a plate comprised of a base layer and an interlayer. The explosion bonded plate is then cut into bars which are roll bonded with a clad layer. Ultimately a part is fabricated from the roll bonded bar. The solution enables parts to have material combinations and resulting physical properties more optimal for an application than a single bonding process.

Abstract: A valve assembly (1) has a valve (14), for example a flapper valve, that is contained within an axially movable valve housing (11) in the form of a cartridge (10) that is received within the bore of a tubular member (5). More than one cartridge (10) may be connected in series. The valve (14) and cartridge (10) are pivotally connected (13) and axial movement of the cartridge (10) pivots the valve (14) around this connection (13) to open or close the valve (14). The valve assembly (1) can be actuated by an actuator assembly (50) having an actuator (61) for actuating the valve (14), and a resettable shuttle device (80) that retains the actuator (61) in different configurations within the actuator assembly (50). The actuator (61) can be moved relative to the valve (14), engaging the shuttle device (80) and changing the configuration of the shuttle device (80).

Abstract: A method of creating a clad metal part is provided. The method includes explosion bonding a plate comprised of a base layer and an interlayer. The explosion bonded plate is then cut into bars which are roll bonded with a clad layer. Ultimately a part is fabricated from the roll bonded bar. The solution enables parts to have material combinations and resulting physical properties more optimal for an application than a single bonding process.

Abstract: A transcatheter delivery device having a sheath control wire and methods of use are described herein. A novel method for optimizing the angle between a capsule having a prosthetic heart and the catheter sheath is described. The catheter sheath contains a sheath wire in connection with an actuator of a delivery device. The sheath wire has a straight section and an angled section which cause the catheter sheath to bend at a flexible section.

Abstract: A sales opportunity delivery and routing system is described. Sales opportunities are created by independent companies that are competing for the same customers. The independent companies also use common sales agencies for converting sales opportunities into wins and losses. The independent sales agencies provide the companies sales goals showing they desire to sell opportunities with particular attributes. The sales opportunities are aggregated to create known sales demand from the sellers. Once a sales opportunity is created it is routed to the one or more sellers. The resulting sales activities create variable feedback to the one or more companies based upon each company's role in the opportunity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)—X or Fe(III)—X, and the use thereof in polymerizing carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: A novel inventory management system is described allowing multiple workgroups to share data for their collective benefit. A server and client device communicate allowing a user within a workgroup to create items and store item data. Within a workgroup users input quotes for the item and purchasing data. A server matches items from different workgroups. When contemplating a potential purchase for an item, the inventory management system leverages the data from all workgroups to help enable the user to select a vendor with the maximum value to their respective business. The present invention reduces the time and energy in finding new vendors and lower prices for shared items.

Abstract: A novel software based communication system is described allowing multiple people to queue activities, or communications, to a particular contact and for the highest value communication pattern to be calculated. The method includes assigning a reward, interrupt and signal value to each activity. The result is that a contact receives the communication pattern that maximizes reward potential while maintaining a consumer interruption value less than a maximum and greater than a minimum.

Abstract: A valve assembly (1) has a valve (14), for example a flapper valve, that is contained within an axially movable valve housing (11) in the form of a cartridge (10) that is received within the bore of a tubular member (5). More than one cartridge (10) may be connected in series. The valve (14) and cartridge (10) are pivotally connected (13) and axial movement of the cartridge (10) pivots the valve (14) around this connection (13) to open or close the valve (14). The valve assembly (1) can be actuated by an actuator assembly (50) having an actuator (61) for actuating the valve (14), and a resettable shuttle device (80) that retains the actuator (61) in different configurations within the actuator assembly (50). The actuator (61) can be moved relative to the valve (14), engaging the shuttle device (80) and changing the configuration of the shuttle device (80).

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)-X or Fe(III)-X, and the use thereof in polymerizing carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular core on which sheets of metal or other material can be wound and supported, for shipment, handling and dispersal, and a method for forming the core. The core comprises a metal sheet or strip which has a rectangular-ribbed cross-sectional profile of flattened ribs, and which is wound spirally into a tubular configuration. The core is formed by passing the strip through a plurality of roll-forming stands, to initiate forming and progressively form an arcuate ribbed sinusoidal profile, then a final roll-forming pass is used (or several such passes are used) to flatten the ribs of the profile so that the rectangular flattened ribs collectively form a support surface for the sheets which are wound and supported on the core.

Abstract: A computer implemented activity performance enhancement system operable to display graphical user interface including a setup menu in which a plurality of target activities can be allocated based on the age, development, or clinical status of a user and a runtime menu interactive with user to indicate performance or non-performance of each of the target activities and to calculate a cumulative performance score, automatically adjusted based on current and prior performance over a period of time, which provides a measure for allocating incentives to further induce the user to perform the plurality of target activities in conformance with scheduled time or frequency

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)—X or Fe(III)—X, and the use thereof in polymerising carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for dynamically generating customized content for display on a network device. A server computing device receives a plurality of data elements from a network device upon initiation of an interaction between the network device and a tag in proximity to the network device. The server generates a content payload using at least a portion of the received data elements, where the content payload comprises source code defining content for display, a style of the content for display, and a layout of the content for display. The generating step includes querying a content repository based upon the received data elements to retrieve portions of the source code and aggregating the retrieved portions of the source code to form the content payload. The server computing device receives a request for the content payload, and transmits the content payload for generation of a graphical display.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system may include a substantially flat mounting plate having a first inset portion to receive a circuit board, and a second inset portion to receive an electronic component. A lower level of the second inset portion defines the first end of a post extending in a vertical direction away from the mounting plate to terminate in a second end, and the second end of the post is shaped to receive a fastener. The second end of the post may be used to secure a cap, and thus the electronic component, to the plate. Additional apparatus and systems, as well as methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)-X or Fe(III)-X, and the use thereof in polymerizing carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system may include a substantially flat mounting plate having a first inset portion to receive a circuit board, and a second inset portion to receive an electronic component. A lower level of the second inset portion defines the first end of a post extending in a vertical direction away from the mounting plate to terminate in a second end, and the second end of the post is shaped to receive a fastener. The second end of the post may be used to secure a cap, and thus the electronic component, to the plate. Additional apparatus and systems, as well as methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A blood analyte measurement system is configured to receive a test strip. An LED proximate to the test strip is used to illuminate the test strip and, in conjunction with a photodiode, to determine its type. A compensation circuit of the measurement system insures that ambient light does not cause interference with the LED illumination to prevent saturation of the photodiode.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the design, installation and reconfiguration of physical connections in a network. One or more application modules interface with a chassis to create configurations for particular network needs. Different chassis can used for different network applications, such as a rack, housing or desk. A module tab, a faceplate protrusion and a mounting fastener provide a simple method for securing a module to the chassis through a chassis opening. The faceplate module is secured to the chassis and jacks are secured to the faceplate through the use of a jack plate. The jack plate fits through the opening of the chassis. The resulting connection module allows cables to come pre-terminated to a jack plate or cables can be assembled to a complete module. This allows a user to install jacks from the back of a rack or front of a rack.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the design, installation and reconfiguration of physical connections in a network. One or more application modules interface with a chassis to create configurations for particular network needs. Different chassis can used for different network applications, such as a rack, housing or desk. A module tab, a faceplate protrusion and a mounting fastener provide a simple method for securing a module to the chassis through a chassis opening. The faceplate module is secured to the chassis and jacks are secured to the faceplate through the use of a jack plate. The jack plate fits through the opening of the chassis. The resulting connection module allows cables to come pre-terminated to a jack plate or cables can be assembled to a complete module. This allows a user to install jacks from the back of a rack or front of a rack.