Abstract: Methods and systems for performing advanced analytics based on which features are active by correlating information based on temporal identifiers in feature databases. The method includes receiving a request to change a feature, determining metadata information for the feature, which may include a temporal indicator, a performance metric and a configuration of activation states, and generating a feature change record based on this metadata. The method includes receiving a request to determine a second performance metric, processing the request by determining a second feature change record, determining a configuration and generating a recommendation for display.

Abstract: Active demand management system and methods are disclosed herein. An example method for active demand management includes, facilitating dynamic and adaptive control of energy consumption within a network of devices. The method involves computing a rule set based on certain conditions, assessing the current operational state of devices, and integrating user inputs and preferences. By evaluating forecasted demand against a predetermined threshold, the method generates a control strategy to sequentially deactivate devices in order of prioritized importance, ensuring demand does not surpass the set threshold. Subsequently, energy-related commands are dispatched to the devices to implement the devised plan, optimizing energy distribution and preventing overload, thereby achieving efficient demand management.

Abstract: This disclosure enables various technologies that can (1) learn new synonyms for a given concept without manual curation techniques, (2) relate (e.g., map) some, many, most, or all raw named entity recognition outputs (e.g., “United States”, “United States of America”) to ontological concepts (e.g., ISO-3166 country code: “USA”), (3) account for false positives from a prior named entity recognition process, or (4) aggregate some, many, most, or all named entity recognition results from machine learning or rules based approaches to provide a best of breed hybrid approach (e.g., synergistic effect).

Abstract: The systems, devices, and methods described herein relate to eyepieces with one or more homogenous optical elements which may be configured to include one or more polymeric nanolayer gradient index (LGRIN) lenses. The one or more LGRIN lenses may replace one or more of the homogenous optical elements or be added as corrector lenses on an end of the eyepiece to provide improved optical performance of the eyepiece.

Abstract: The glucose testing device with test strip dispenser is a blood glucose testing device. The blood glucose testing device tests for the concentration of the sugar known as glucose in the blood of a patient. The blood sample tested by the blood glucose testing device is presented to the blood glucose testing device on a sheeting known as a glucose test strip. The glucose testing device with test strip dispenser comprises a strip dispenser and the blood glucose testing device. The strip dispenser attaches to the blood glucose testing device. The strip dispenser is a refillable storage device that stores a plurality of glucose test strips.

Abstract: An end-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by an end-fired melting furnace are provided, where the furnace includes a melting tank, a melting chamber, first and second ports, at least one burner, and at least one auxiliary fuel injector arranged in the end-fired melting furnace in a roof or in first and second side walls so that the at least one auxiliary fuel injector introduces a fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel, in a direction of re-circulating combustion products, without additional oxidiser, into the re-circulating combustion products in a direction of a flow of the re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that the fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel mixes with the re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by oxidiser entering the furnace.

Abstract: The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured to an article of clothing. In one example, the attachment assembly permits the hat to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted or reversed, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on the person. In such a configuration small personal items such as keys, loose change, mobile telephones may be carried in the retained, folded hat.

Abstract: The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted, reversed, or folded in a complex fashion, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on a belt.

Abstract: The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured to an article of clothing. In one example, the attachment assembly permits the hat to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted or reversed, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on the person. In such a configuration small personal items such as keys, loose change, mobile telephones may be carried in the retained, folded hat.

Abstract: A method of dewatering a tailings lagoon retained by a dam comprising: excavating an excavation hole in the tailings lagoon; allowing water from surrounding tailings to enter the excavation hole; and pumping water in the excavation hole out of the excavation hole and discharging beyond a toe of the dam. Also disclosed is a method comprising: excavating a channel in a tailings lagoon from a shore of the tailings lagoon and floating a pontoon in water in the channel from the shore along the channel,wherein: excavating involves breaking down solid tailings in the tailings lagoon into a slurry using water and removing the slurry using a submersible slurry pump mounted on the pontoon.

Abstract: An end-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by an end-fired melting furnace are provided, where the furnace includes a melting tank, a melting chamber, first and second ports, at least one burner, and at least one auxiliary fuel injector arranged in the end-fired melting furnace in a roof or in first and second side walls so that the at least one auxiliary fuel injector introduces a fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel, in a direction of re-circulating combustion products, without additional oxidiser, into the re-circulating combustion products in a direction of a flow of the re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that the fraction X2 of auxiliary fuel mixes with the re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by oxidiser entering the furnace.

Abstract: A cross-fired melting furnace and a method of melting raw materials by a cross-fired melting furnace are provided, where the furnace includes a melting tank, a melting chamber, N first ports associated N first burners, N second ports, an auxiliary fuel injector for introducing a fraction of fuel required for melting as auxiliary fuel in a direction of a flow of re-circulating combustion products without additional oxidiser, into the re-circulating combustion products in the direction of the flow of the re-circulating combustion products, and with a chosen velocity such that the fraction of fuel mixes with the re-circulating combustion products before being combusted by oxidiser entering the furnace.

Abstract: The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted, reversed, or folded in a complex fashion, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on a belt.

Abstract: Fire extinguisher apparatus comprising at least one vessel containing a fire extinguishing medium and adapted to release said fire extinguishing medium when a fire or potential fire is identified characterised in that said fire extinguishing medium comprises an aqueous suspension of expanded vermiculite.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for attachment to a spray nozzle head including a head member having a head portion with an aperture, and a cleaning skirt extending from the head portion when in use, and a spray nozzle head collar attachable to the spray nozzle head and positionable at least partially within or outside of the aperture to allow discharge of liquid from the spray nozzle head through the aperture.

Abstract: A spray paint with fire resistant and/or fire retardant properties comprises an aqueous suspension of fine expanded vermiculite particles wherein the vermiculite particles are from a mixture of chemically exfoliated vermiculite preferably about 75 to 99% by weight and thermally exfoliated vermiculite preferably about 1% to 25% by weight. The spray paint preferably has a viscosity as measured on a Brookfield test machine, number 6 bob at 20 rpm of 5,500 to 10,000 cps.

Abstract: A steel including, in mass %: 0.005 to 0.015% carbon; 0.05 to 0.35% silicon, 7.45 to 8.4% nickel; 1.00%> or less manganese; 0.025%> or less sulphur; 0.030%> or less phosphorous; 24.0 to 26.0% chromium; 0.50 to 1.00% copper; 3.0 to 4.0% C molybdenum; 0.002 to 0.010% niobium; 0.75% or less cobalt; 0.015% or less aluminium; 0.20 to 0.30% nitrogen; 0.50 to 0.85%) tungsten; the balance being iron and incidental impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured to an article of clothing. In one example, the attachment assembly permits the hat to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted or reversed, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on the person. In such a configuration small personal items such as keys, loose change, mobile telephones may be carried in the retained, folded hat.

Abstract: A roller device for incorporation into a wireline tool string for use in an oil or gas well has a body with rollers comprising captive bearings arranged on the outer surface of the body to rotate around more than one axis relative to the body, and wherein the rollers are arranged in at least one or more helix around the body. Each helix completes at least one full circumferential turn around the body. The rollers circumferentially overlap one another on the body, so that when the body engages the inner wall of the wellbore, the entire circumference of the body is supported by at least one roller.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating the transfer of funds from a sending account to a receiving account, the method including the steps of: receiving first data from a first device, the first data including: first transaction data representing a first portion of information required to transfer the funds; and second device identification data uniquely identifying a second device; transmitting request data to the second device identified by the second device identification data, at least a portion of the request data being derived from the first data; receiving from the second device second transaction data representing a second portion of the information required to transfer the funds; and generating combined transaction data from the first transaction data and second transaction data for subsequent transmission to a transaction processor.