Abstract: Systems and methods present multiple images of a three-dimensional model, including a three-dimensional representation of an anatomic structure and a representation of a medical device relative to the anatomic structure, on a graphical user interface. The multiple images correspond to different views (e.g., in multiple, different planes) of the three-dimensional model to provide complementary spatial information regarding a position of the medical device relative to the anatomic structure during a medical procedure performed on the anatomic structure. Such complementary spatial information can, for example, provide spatial context to facilitate controlling the position of the medical device relative to the anatomic structure during the medical procedure.

Abstract: An ion electrospray device with a porous reservoir and at least one porous emitter includes a porous compliant interface sandwiched between the porous reservoir and the porous emitter for transferring fluid from the porous reservoir to the porous emitter. The interface has a characteristic capillary pressure stronger than the characteristic capillary pressure of the porous reservoir to fill the porous emitter with fluid via a fluid injection section of the interface and before the porous reservoir is then partially filled with fluid. Emitter leakage and propellant bridging problems are addressed.

Abstract: A device may participate in a shared data state in which editing operations performed locally are distributed and synchronized with other devices participating in the shared data state. Data may be maintained in log-structured storage files on each device. Changes made locally may be represented by change descriptors conditionally appended to the end of a log. The size of the log may be monotonically increasing. Monotonically increasing identifiers may be used to implicitly or explicitly identify change descriptors. Upon conflict resolution, conditionally appended change descriptors may be committed. Non-committed change descriptors may be conditionally reappended to the end of the log for further conflict resolution.

Abstract: A device may participate in a shared data state in which editing operations performed locally are distributed and synchronized with other devices participating in the shared data state. Data may be maintained in log-structured storage files on each device. Changes made locally may be conditionally appended to log-structured storage and committed or rolled back during synchronization. Sets of related change descriptors may be identified based on inferred user intent. Conflict resolution rules may be applied to sets of related change descriptors. Conflicts may be resolved through application of conflict resolution rules or through a user-involved process.

Abstract: A multidimensional sound system coordinates the playback of audio streams on a device that outputs more than one video stream simultaneously. The system provides a method for splitting and directing sound so that multiple users viewing multiple content streams on a single device can hear audio relevant to the video content they wish to view. The system also provides methods directed to allowing users to share audio relevant to their respective video streams with other users on the same device, and allows users to reject such sharing requests.

Abstract: A child-safe, hand, fruit corer and slicer includes: handle, a wire member having two ends and a configuration between these ends that is adapted to: (a) provide the outline of: (i) a triangular-shaped structure that has three corners and a base that is situated approximately perpendicular to the handle's centerline, and (ii) a wing-like structure that extends perpendicular to the handle's centerline from each of the corners of the base of the structure, (b) enable the triangular-shaped structure to penetrate a fruit that is to be cored and sliced, and by the at least 180 degree rotation of the handle to core out a core section of the fruit, and (c) enable this wing-like structure to penetrate and slice the fruit into two halves when the handle is moved forward along the handle's centerline.

Abstract: A system for mixing fluids for oilfield applications, the system including a first storage vessel (101) configured to hold a first material and a first mixing device (108) in fluid communication with the first storage vessel. The system also including a second mixing device (115) in fluid communication with the first mixing device and a second storage vessel (102) in fluid communication with the second mixing device, wherein the second storage vessel is configured to hold a second material. Additionally, the system including a pump (109) in fluid communication with at least the second storage vessel and the first mixing device, wherein the pump is configured to provide a flow of the second material from the second storage vessel to the first mixing device, and wherein the first mixing device is configured to mix the first material and the second material to produce a wellbore fluid.

Abstract: A method of transferring proppant materials, wherein the method includes providing a first pressurized container (102) containing proppant materials on a first vessel (106). The method also includes connecting the first pressurized container (102) on the first vessel (106) to a second container (102) on a second vessel (114) and transferring pneumatically, proppant materials from the first pressurized container (102) on the first vessel (106) to the second container (102) on the second vessel (114). Also, a method of transferring proppant materials, the method including removing a wellbore fluid comprising excess proppant materials from a well, and screening the excess proppant materials from the wellbore fluid. The method also includes transferring the excess proppant materials to a first pressurized container (102) and transferring pneumatically, the excess proppant materials from the first pressurized container to a second pressurized container.

Abstract: A child-safe, hand, fruit corer and slicer includes: handle, a wire member having two ends and a configuration between these ends that is adapted to: (a) provide the outline of: (i) a triangular-shaped structure that has three corners and a base that is situated approximately perpendicular to the handle's centerline, and (ii) a wing-like structure that extends perpendicular to the handle's centerline from each of the corners of the base of the structure, (b) enable the triangular-shaped structure to penetrate a fruit that is to be cored and sliced, and by the at least 180 degree rotation of the handle to core out a core section of the fruit, and (c) enable this wing-like structure to penetrate and slice the fruit into two halves when the handle is moved forward along the handle's centerline.

Abstract: A computer implemented system and method for conducting and disseminating financial research products and services among users in an investment community includes a social network module configured to store electronic user files for each of the users, and to generate a network user interface configured to enable communication among the users via the users' client computers in real time and/or asynchronously. A forum module stores and displays selected media including selections of the communication among the users. A virtual auction module enables users to generate proposals for desired financial research products or services, view the proposals, bid on the proposals, and collaborate on the proposals, in real-time and/or asynchronously. A dashboard module is configured to generate an electronic dashboard configured to track and selectively display status of the electronic user files, including enabling users to selectively access the social network, forum and virtual auction modules in real-time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for separating air from a fluid, such as syrup, as the fluid enters a first chamber of a system; passing the fluid from the first chamber to a second chamber via a first device; passing the air from the first chamber to the second chamber via a second device so as to reintroduce the air back into the fluid and form a new fluid mixture having more uniform air bubbles; and discharging the new fluid out of the system.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus featuring a check valve featuring a duckbill valve configured to provide fluid and particulate; and an insert having a base portion configured to seat the insert inside the duckbill valve, and a W-shaped portion configured with an opening to pass the fluid and particulate through the duckbill valve and also configured to provide support for walls of the duckbill valve in response to back pressure caused by the fluid and particulate.

Abstract: A method of transferring proppant materials, wherein the method includes providing a first pressurized container (102) containing proppant materials on a first vessel (106). The method also includes connecting the first pressurized container (102) on the first vessel (106) to a second container (102) on a second vessel (114) and transferring pneumatically, proppant materials from the first pressurized container (102) on the first vessel (106) to the second container (102) on the second vessel (114). Also, a method of transferring proppant materials, the method including removing a wellbore fluid comprising excess proppant materials from a well, and screening the excess proppant materials from the wellbore fluid. The method also includes transferring the excess proppant materials to a first pressurized container (102) and transferring pneumatically, the excess proppant materials from the first pressurized container to a second pressurized container.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus featuring a check valve featuring a duckbill valve configured to provide fluid and particulate; and an insert having a base portion configured to seat the insert inside the duckbill valve, and a W-shaped portion configured with an opening to pass the fluid and particulate through the duckbill valve and also configured to provide support for walls of the duckbill valve in response to back pressure caused by the fluid and particulate.

Abstract: A graphical production system produces pixel bar charts, in various embodiments. In an embodiment, a pixel bar chart is constructed that may include multiple bars with substantially equal widths and potentially variable heights to enable visual data analysis. A bar may include a number of pixel units corresponding to a volume of data records represented within the bar. Selected visual indicators are displayed within the pixel units of the bar, where a selected visual indicator represents a value of an attribute of a data record represented by the pixel unit. In an embodiment, the pixel units may be ordered within a bar in a particular sequence (e.g., ascending, descending or some other order). Further, in an embodiment, the bar width is determined to minimize the amount of padding. In an embodiment, a visual indicator scale is displayed to indicate values associated with each visual indicator.

Abstract: Embodiments of circuits, systems, and methods relating to a power amplifier with a reconfigurable direct current coupling are disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A system for mixing fluids for oilfield applications, the system including a first storage vessel (101) configured to hold a first material and a first mixing device (108) in fluid communication with the first storage vessel. The system also including a second mixing device (115) in fluid communication with the first mixing device and a second storage vessel (102) in fluid communication with the second mixing device, wherein the second storage vessel is configured to hold a second material. Additionally, the system including a pump (109) in fluid communication with at least the second storage vessel and the first mixing device, wherein the pump is configured to provide a flow of the second material from the second storage vessel to the first mixing device, and wherein the first mixing device is configured to mix the first material and the second material to produce a wellbore fluid.

Abstract: An internal locking device (11) for a telescopic extendable pole (10) of the type comprising an inner and outer telescopic section (13,12) and a stop (22) on the outer section (13) which prevents detachment of the inner section (13) from the outer section (12). The locking device (11) has a mechanical locking means (18) which can be actuated to lock the two sections (12,13) together and a rotatable collar (24) is provided adjacent the locking means (28) to prevent contact between the stop (22) and the locking means (28).

Abstract: A lasso handling device (9) for handling lassos of the type comprising an elongated rope (27) having a looped end (28) and a free end, the lasso handling device (9) including an elongated pole (10) having a first rope gripping member (13) at one end for gripping a first enlarged portion of the rope (27) and a second rope gripping member (24) for gripping a second portion of the rope (27) to hold the looped end (28) open to facilitate its location about an object or animal to be lassoed. The rope (27) is releasable from the gripping members (13) and (24) to allow tightening of the lasso around the object or article.

Abstract: Embodiments of circuits, systems, and methods relating to a power amplifier with a reconfigurable direct current coupling are disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.