Abstract: A siphon assembly includes an ascent conduit having a conduit inlet, a descent conduit having a conduit outlet, and a flow passage through the ascent conduit and the descent conduit. The flow passage connects the conduit inlet and the conduit outlet via a siphon crest. The siphon assembly also includes a filter arranged to filter a siphonic flow towards the siphon crest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for classifying food items. The method includes the steps of: capturing one or more sensor data relating to a food item event; and classifying the food item, at least in part, automatically using a model trained on sensor data. A system and software are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of designing and forming at least one element of an acoustic transducer. The method includes receiving one or more required operating parameters of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer for an application, iteratively modeling and simulating performance of one or more materials to utilize within the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, iteratively modeling and simulating performance of one or more structures to utilize within the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, identifying at least one material and at least one structure that exhibit predicted performance that at least achieves the one or more required operating parameters of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer for the application, outputting a design of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, and forming the at least one element of the acoustic transducer via one or more additive manufacturing processes.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a source of a first fluid (204), a fluid displacement device (210) for moving the first fluid from the source to a sealed storage chamber (214), means for introducing a second fluid (207), different from the first fluid into the first fluid prior to reaching the storage chamber, the arrangement being such that the sealed storage chamber receives a mixture of the first and second fluids under a pressure greater than the pressure at the point at which the second fluid is introduced into the first fluid and includes a first fluid outlet (220) for directing the first fluid separated from the second fluid in the storage chamber externally of the storage chamber.

Abstract: A kit that includes a personal care implement having a section at least partially made from a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material, and a magnetic holder to which the personal care implement is magnetically attachable and detachable, the magnetic holder having a timer, the timer being activated by detaching the personal care implement from the magnetic holder.

Abstract: A cap of a package is suitable to store and present personal health care products. The cap of the package disclosed herein comprises an information for a receiver which corresponds to the personal health care product, and which is recognizable with visual and tactile senses. The information is transferred by a product specific icon which protrudes from a surface of the cap of the package.

Abstract: A cap of a package is suitable to store and present personal health care products. The cap of the package disclosed herein comprises an information for a receiver which corresponds to the personal health care product and which is recognizable with visual and tactile senses. The information is transferred by a product specific icon which protrudes from an external surface of the cap of the package.

Abstract: A method of forming a piezoelectric device may include depositing a sol-gel film over a substrate and curing the sol-gel film by impinging light onto an exposed surface of the sol-gel film to form a piezoelectric ceramic element. The method may produce a piezoelectric composite material including at least two piezoelectric ceramic pillars over the substrate. The at least two piezoelectric pillars may include at least one layer. The at least one layer having a gradient density, such that a first portion of the at least one layer proximate the substrate has a density lower than a second portion that is located a greater distance from the substrate than the first portion. The piezoelectric composite material may further include a resin separating the at least two piezoelectric ceramic pillars.

Abstract: A method of designing and forming at least one element of an acoustic transducer. The method includes receiving one or more required operating parameters of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer for an application, iteratively modeling and simulating performance of one or more materials to utilize within the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, iteratively modeling and simulating performance of one or more structures to utilize within the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, identifying at least one material and at least one structure that exhibit predicted performance that at least achieves the one or more required operating parameters of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer for the application, outputting a design of the at least one element of the acoustic transducer, and forming the at least one element of the acoustic transducer via one or more additive manufacturing processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for classifying food items. The method includes the steps of: capturing one or more sensor data relating to a food item event; and classifying the food item, at least in part, automatically using a model trained on sensor data. A system and software are also disclosed.

Abstract: Unique data is obtained from a consumer; the identity data is verified for the consumer based on the unique data. A verification message is provided for at least a portion of a transaction during a transaction after the identity data is verified.

Abstract: When an outgoing communication sent to one or more recipients contains a supported attachment type, a shared workspace that contains a shared version of the original attachment is provisioned. A modified version of the original outgoing communication is delivered to internal recipients including both a link to the shared document and the original attachment.

Abstract: Unique data is obtained from a consumer; the identity data is verified for the consumer based on the unique data. A verification message is provided for at least a portion of a transaction during a transaction after he identity data is verified.

Abstract: A system matches a user to one or more candidates. In particular, the user selects a plurality of advisors. The system identifies candidates based on criteria set by the user. The advisors then vote on the candidates. If the number of votes in favor of a candidate meets a selected threshold number of votes, then the user is notified that a match has been made.

Abstract: When an outgoing communication sent to one or more recipients contains a supported attachment type, a shared workspace that contains a shared version of the original attachment is provisioned. A modified version of the original outgoing communication is delivered to internal recipients including both a link to the shared document and the original attachment.

Abstract: A system generates executable prior authorization drug request rules using a compiler. A data repository stores drug criteria. The system is configured to generate a criteria specification user interface that enables a user to specify exclusion criteria, inclusion criteria, preferred or step therapy criteria, concurrent therapy criteria, assessment criteria, quantity limits, and/or refill instructions. A prescription prior authorization rules compiler module is configured to access a criteria specification for the drug from the repository and to automatically compile the criteria specification into executable prescription prior authorization rules. A drug criteria object generation module is configured to generate a drug criteria object for the drug, including drug criteria object identification information, the executable prescription prior authorization rules, a data dictionary, and/or canonical data.

Abstract: When an outgoing communication sent to one or more recipients contains a supported attachment type, a shared workspace that contains a shared version of the original attachment is provisioned. A modified version of the original outgoing communication is delivered to internal recipients including both a link to the shared document and the original attachment.

Abstract: Ceramic heating devices with a three-dimensional ceramic element are disclosed for protecting surfaces from icing. The shape of the three-dimensional ceramic element can be configured to physically match to the three-dimensional profile of the protected surface, allowing for high thermal coupling with the surface. The shape of the three-dimensional ceramic element can also be configured to form an aerodynamic surface typically found on the exterior of aircraft.

Abstract: Content may be captured in form of clippings and clipping metadata utilized to provide various features and services. Data may be imported from other sources. For example, search engine(s) may be used to annotate clippings with additional data. Clippings may be dragged into a document, made available through various platforms such as social networks, professional networks, messaging, and comparable ones. A clipping service may be provided to individual or groups of users accessible through thick or thin clients.