Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An apparatus for executing a rule includes at least one memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to access a property value from a data collector, the property value including an operational value of a workstation within a process control system, create a data model instance representing the workstation, apply the property value to the data model instance, identify a rule associated with the data model instance, cause execution of an executable package associated with the rule using the data model instance; and record a result of the execution of the executable package.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating and transmitting a Command data packet including Command data having a plurality of attributes associated therewith. A user control device receives a time-limited encryption key generated using a base key selected according to a specific one or more of the attributes. The user control device also receives a Checksum value representative of at least the specific one or more attributes. The Command data is encrypted using the time-limited encryption key, and a Command data packet is constructed having a plain value header and an encrypted Command Payload that includes at least the encrypted Command Data. The plain value header includes data representative of Checksum value and the subset of the plurality of attributes of the Command data except the specific one or more attributes used by the key issuing platform to select the base key.

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present teachings, improved capabilities are described for detecting restricted content associated with retrieved content. The method and system may include receiving a client request for content, saving contextual information from the client request, and presenting the contextual information from the client request, and retrieved content, to a scanning facility. The scanning facility may use the contextual information and the retrieved content to initiate a remedial action on the client.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for detecting restricted content associated with retrieved content. The method and system may include receiving a client request for content, saving contextual information from the client request, presenting retrieved content in response to the client request, and presenting the contextual information from the client request, and retrieved content, to a scanning facility. The scanning facility may utilize the contextual information from the client request to aid in the detection of restricted content associated with retrieved content.

Abstract: A slide fastener pan includes a multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening element locations (SOB), extending from a start position (A) to an end position (B), and a fastening element (35B) at respective oues of the locations (SOB), the slide fastener part being configured for attachment to and detachment from an oppositely positioned associated slide fastener part having a multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening elements (35A) by the movement of a sliding element (12), the attachment being by abutment of abutment portions of oppositely positioned ones of fastening elements (35A, 35B), wherein the first-mentioned multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening element locations (30B) include a plurality of adjacent ones of the locations (30B)?, between the start position (A) to the end position (B), that are modified so as to provide a region (40) between the start position and the end position at which the attached slide fastener parts are relatively easily separated.

Abstract: A portable training system enables the deployment of customizable training equipment. The system has an inclined surface over which users move to provide and increased work out. Additional equipment such as ropes or elastic bands are able to be attached to the side to broaden the exercises available to the users. The system incorporates marks for targeted movement and coordination of the work out.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an antimicrobial coating on a glass substrate, an antimicrobial coated glass substrate prepared by the process and use thereof, the process comprising the steps of: i) providing a glass substrate having a first surface and a second surface; ii) providing a silicon containing solution and a particle containing solution; iii) mixing together the silicon containing solution and the particle containing solution to form a silica coating composition; iv) contacting at least said first surface of the substrate with the silica coating composition to deposit a layer of silica on the glass substrate; and iv) curing the silica coating composition deposited on the glass substrate to form a silica matrix coating layer, wherein the particles are deposited on and/or within the silica matrix coating layer wherein the particles are deposited on and/or within the silica matrix coating layer in an amount of from 0.1 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: A building element adapted to provide thermal insulation between two building parts such as a floor or ceiling slab and a balcony slab is described. The element comprises: an elongate insulating body; a plurality of reinforcing elements passing through and projecting on either side beyond the insulating body so as to be disposed in use within and serve to reinforce each of the two building parts; at least one through apertured formation extending transversely through the insulating body so as to be able to receive in use a post-tensioning tendon member. A building system including at least one such building element, a building structure incorporating such a building system and a method of building are also described.

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: A personal survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber (9) and in inflation system (31) operable to inflate the inflatable chamber (9), wherein the inflation system (31) is mounted separately from and remotely from the inflatable chamber (9). Also disclosed are: a survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber including an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is separate from the outer layer; an inflation control system for use with an in-water survival system, the inflation control system comprises a selectively sealable chamber configured to contain water-triggered automatic inflation device of the survival system; and a personal survival system including an inflatable bladder and a moulded cover constructed from a flexible polymer.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated glass substrate suitable for use in a humid environment and a process for producing same, the process comprising providing a soda lime silica glass substrate, providing a liquid coating composition comprising a polysilazane at a concentration of between 0.5% and 80% by weight, contacting one or both surfaces of the glass substrate directly with the coating composition, and curing the coating composition thereby forming a corrosion-resistant coated glass substrate having a silica layer on one or both sides of the glass substrate with a thickness of from 12 nm to 300 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a coated glass substrate, the process comprising providing a glass substrate having at least one surface, the surface having deposited thereon a layer of a transparent conductive material, providing a coating composition comprising a polysilazane, contacting the surface of the transparent conductive material with the coating composition and curing the coating composition to form a coating layer on the surface of the transparent conductive material the coating layer comprising silica, and to architectural and automotive glazing comprising coated glass substrates obtained using the process.

Abstract: The current disclosure includes various seed treatments. Some of these treatments comprise metaldehyde, saponin, and an agriculturally acceptable film coating composition. Some of the treatments include saponin. Some of the treatments include metaldehyde in powder form. This disclosure also includes methods of coating seeds with such seed treatments, and also apparatus for doing do. In some examples, the seed treatments are configured to repel molluscs.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for dynamic classification of electronic vendors. Certain embodiments provide a method for dynamic vendor classification. The method includes analyzing a vendor based on a comparison of vendor features; categorizing the vendor based on the analysis; and permitting access to the vendor according to the categorization of the vendor. The categorization may include trusted, not trusted, or unsure, for example. Analysis may include comparing a first outlet of the vendor with a second outlet of the vendor, for example. Analysis may include comparing an outlet of the vendor with an outlet of a second vendor, for example. A vendor may be defined as a particular outlet for a vendor and/or all outlets associated with a vendor (a vendor entity).

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: A scale and scanner system includes a controller to control operation of the scale and scanner system. A scale calibration parameter memory for storing scale calibration parameters is coupleable to the controller. A scanning module and a scale module are coupleable to the controller. When the controller is not coupled to the scanning module or scale module, the scale calibration parameter memory remains in the system.

Abstract: A personal survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber (9) and in inflation system (31) operable to inflate the inflatable chamber (9), wherein the inflation system (31) is mounted separately from and remotely from the inflatable chamber (9). Also disclosed are: a survival system for use in water includes an inflatable chamber including an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is separate from the outer layer; an inflation control system for use with an in-water survival system, the inflation control system comprises a selectively sealable chamber configured to contain water-triggered automatic inflation device of the survival system; and a personal survival system including an inflatable bladder and a moulded cover constructed from a flexible polymer.