Abstract: A system for collecting a fluid sample from a machine having a fluid module is provided. The system includes a docking station disposed on the machine. The system also includes a pump selectively disposed in fluid communication with the fluid module of the machine. The pump is configured to draw a fluid from the fluid module. The system further includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The UAV is configured to detachably dock onto the docking station. The UAV is also configured to collect the fluid sample from the pump.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for generating message envelopes for heterogeneous events are disclosed. A plurality of events are received. The events are associated with computing resources in a multi-tenant environment. The events comprise an event formatted using a content schema and a different event formatted using a different content schema. A message is generated comprising a message envelope and the event. The message envelope comprises a plurality of field names and one or more field values formatted using an envelope schema. A different message is generated comprising a different message envelope and the different event. The different message envelope comprises the field names and one or more different field values formatted using the envelope schema. The message is filtered based at least in part on the message envelope, and the different message is filtered based at least in part on the different message envelope.

Abstract: A system for collecting a fluid sample from a machine having a fluid module is provided. The system includes a docking station disposed on the machine. The system also includes a pump selectively disposed in fluid communication with the fluid module of the machine. The pump is configured to draw a fluid from the fluid module. The system further includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The UAV is configured to detachably dock onto the docking station. The UAV is also configured to collect the fluid sample from the pump.

Abstract: A flow monitoring device is coupled to a case drain of a hydraulic pump. The flow monitoring device includes a manifold to receive a fluid flow from the case drain. The manifold has an inlet, a throat and an outlet. The manifold includes a pressure sensor to measure a differential pressure of fluid between the inlet and the throat. The manifold further includes a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of fluid flowing through the manifold. A bypass passage is fluidly coupled between the inlet and the outlet of the manifold. A bypass valve located in the bypass passage regulates an amount of fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the manifold through the bypass passage.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for detecting changes in models applied to analyze time series data. A method includes receiving at a processor a data stream transmitted from a sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of a component being monitored, wherein the data stream comprises at least time series data. The method also includes analyzing the data stream to identify a sequence of interest in the time series data, searching metadata stored separately for an appropriate model to apply to the time series data, and selecting the appropriate model. Information about the selected appropriate model is carried forward with the time series data.

Abstract: A method of forming a bonded assembly (10). The method comprises: providing at least first and second parts (12, 14) of an assembly (10) to be bonded; assembling the first and second parts (12, 14) in a required relative position to define a bond interface region therebetween; sealing part way along an edge (18) of the bond interface region using laser beam welding to define a cavity between the first and second parts (12, 14); in a vacuum environment, sealing the remainder of the edge (20) of the bond interface region using electron beam welding to form a fluid tight seal around the cavity; and applying heat and pressure to an external surface of the cavity to diffusion bond the first and second parts (12, 14) together.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for insertion in an eye of a patient for aspirating material from the eye in the treatment of an ocular condition, the apparatus comprising a needle disposed at a distal end of the apparatus, an aspiration channel extending from a distal aperture of the needle to a proximal end of the apparatus, and an irrigation sleeve coaxially disposed about the needle. The aspiration channel comprises a proximal portion having a first diameter, a bypass portion having a second diameter and at least one bypass port, and a distal portion having a third diameter. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter. The irrigation sleeve and the needle form an annular irrigation passageway therebetween. The bypass port is shaped and configured to establish fluid communication between the irrigation passageway and the aspiration channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microbial compositions useful in treating and remediating wastewater, removing organic matter from the surfaces of post harvested fruits and vegetables, and decreasing post-harvest disease in fruit and vegetables.

Abstract: The present invention relates probiotic compositions useful in accelerating alcohol catabolism in a subject.

Abstract: A variety of systems, processes, and techniques may provide ocular aspiration. In certain implementations, a handheld ocular aspiration tool may include an electrical motor, a peristaltic pump assembly, a fluid input port, and a fluid output port. The peristaltic pump assembly may include a helically wound compressible conduit and a plurality of variable radius rollers. The rollers may be configured to increasingly occlude the conduit as the rollers are rotated in contact with the conduit, wherein two rollers substantially occlude the conduit at one time to pump fluid through the conduit. The fluid input port may be in fluid communication with an input end of the peristaltic pump assembly, and the fluid output port may be in fluid communication with an output end of the peristaltic pump assembly.

Abstract: A method of forming a bonded assembly (10). The method comprises: providing at least first and second parts (12, 14) of an assembly (10) to be bonded; assembling the first and second parts (12, 14) in a required relative position to define a bond interface region therebetween; sealing part way along an edge (18) of the bond interface region using laser beam welding to define a cavity between the first and second parts (12, 14); in a vacuum environment, sealing the remainder of the edge (20) of the bond interface region using electron beam welding to form a fluid tight seal around the cavity; and applying heat and pressure to an external surface of the cavity to diffusion bond the first and second parts (12, 14) together.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to stabilizing an MRI power delivery system. In one aspect, a stabilization module that is in electrical communication with the MRI power delivery system is provided. The stabilization module includes a closed loop control system. The closed loop control system is used to modify the at least one characteristic of the input signal. The modified input signal is provided to the MRI power delivery system.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to stabilizing an MRI power delivery system. In one aspect, a stabilization module that is in electrical communication with the MRI power delivery system is provided. The stabilization module includes a closed loop control system. The closed loop control system is used to modify the at least one characteristic of the input signal. The modified input signal is provided to the MRI power delivery system.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to stabilizing an MRI power delivery system. In one aspect, a stabilization module that is in electrical communication with the MRI power delivery system is provided. The stabilization module includes a closed loop control system. The closed loop control system is used to modify the at least one characteristic of the input signal. The modified input signal is provided to the MRI power delivery system.

Abstract: To allow meter data users to have access to needed information and at the same time address the rapidly shifting requirements of the deregulated marketplace, a new business model, apparatus and system are provided. A common metering device measures raw data and a system composed of independent services or applications collect and process raw metered data and then make that data available to interested parties. This new model removes the dependence upon an automatic meter reading (AMR) system provider, as the sole provider, by creating a system to enable a competitive environment where services (applications, information, networking, etc.) rather than systems are selected and paid for on a leased or pay-per-use basis. One example of such a networked-based, extensible metering system comprises a network server, a wide area network coupled to the network server, and a plurality of network-enabled meters coupled to the network.

Abstract: A method and system are described for providing context sensitive data to a system user. The method includes the steps of identifying the user and querying databases to create a user context. Information is aggregated from the network databases and filtered using the user context. Providing the correct data needed by the user for that particular time, location and job function.

Abstract: A nozzle design for a fire extinguisher composed of two stages, the first of which includes a water driven auger bit capable of drilling through a burning structure followed by a second rotating nozzle tip stage to spray water in a circular motion so as to limit and extinguish further spread of fire.

Abstract: A one-step method for production of green-colored, stabilized wet-process phosphoric acid in which black-colored, wet-process phosphoric acid containing incidental metallic impurities and a carbonaceous content of less than 1000 ppm is oxidized to produce a green-colored liquid having a carbonaceous content less than 500 ppm. A typical green-colored liquid product produced by this one-step process has an emf of greater than 800 mv.

Abstract: A one-step method for production of green-colored, stabilized wet-process phosphoric acid in which black-colored, wet-process phosphoric acid containing incidental metallic impurities and a carbonaceous content of less than 1000 ppm is oxidized to produce a green-colored liquid having a carbonaceous content less than 500 ppm. A typical green-colored liquid product produced by this one-step process has an emf of greater than 800 mv.

Abstract: A torso and pelvic stretching apparatus comprising first and second or left and right fulcrums, a bolt, and a retaining device is disclosed. The retaining device holds the left and right fulcrums to the bolt and allows the left and right fulcrums to be removed from the bolt. The left and right fulcrums are adjustable with respect to the bolt so that the torso and pelvic stretching apparatus can be placed in a plurality of configurations. The retaining device may be comprised of a left spacer tube, a left elastic sleeve, a central tube, a right elastic sleeve, a right spacer tube, and left and right end pieces. The left end piece may be fixed to the bolt and the right end piece may be capable of being attached and detached from the bolt. The left and right elastic sleeves may be made of rubber and may be used to hold the left and right fulcrums, in one embodiment, to the bolt.