Abstract: A sanitary product disposal container includes a container housing having a movable housing top cover. A cover hinge assembly allows the top cover to pivot between open and closed positions. Accordingly, a used feminine hygiene product may be placed in the interior space of the container housing in the open position of the housing top cover while minimizing touching the container housing to open the housing top cover. The housing may be selectively opened to facilitate removal of the used feminine hygiene products from the interior space all without exposure to the used products or the escape of unpleasant odors.

Abstract: To deliver up-to-date, coherent user data to applications upon request, the disclosed technology includes systems and methods for caching data and metadata after it has been synchronously loaded—for future retrieval with a page load time close to zero milliseconds. To provide this experience, data needs to be stored as locally to a user as possible, in the cache on the local device or in an edge cache located geographically nearby, for use in responding to requests. Applications which maintain caches of API results can be notified of their invalidation, and can detect the invalidation, propagate the invalidation to any further client tiers with the appropriate derivative type mapping, and refresh their cached values so that clients need not synchronously make the API requests again—ensuring that the client has access to the most up-to-date copy of data as inexpensively as possible—in terms of bandwidth and latency.

Abstract: An ultra-low profile coaxial cable connector (i.e. plug) is provided that implements a lateral coupling of a coaxial cable inner conductor and center pin of a mating PCB-mounted coaxial receptacle. The overall height of a mating coaxial receptacle center pin is also reduced by way of a cutout in the receptacle ground ring as well as a cutout in a mating outer shell of the coaxial cable connector. The ultra-low profile coaxial cable connector achieves a reduction in mated height of less than 1.0 mm for both 1.13 mm diameter and 0.81 mm diameter coaxial cables. In both cases, the coaxial cable connector designs as discussed herein enable a further reduction in the total thickness of communication module boards to 1.25 mm, thereby meeting the high demands for thinner electronic device designs.

Abstract: A fence rail combination tool for supporting a fence rail during fixing comprising an elongated main body, a tip, and a head to retain at least one strap upon the elongate body said tip at a first end for piercing a fence post and an enlarged head at a second end, a lug or fin is incorporated on the body between the first end and the second end and has a slot or aperture therein receiving the strap, wherein the lug or fin acts as a stop to limit insertion of the tip into the fence post and acts to reduce, prevent or limit sagging of the tool under the weight of the supported rail.

Abstract: A retrofit LED canopy luminaire assembly is provided that is configured for mounting with a canopy fixture supported by a canopy deck and having a fixture base located beneath the canopy deck, a lamp socket housing operatively connected to, and extending upwardly from the fixture base and through the canopy deck, and a ballast housing located above the canopy deck and operatively connected to the lamp socket housing. The retrofit LED canopy luminaire assembly includes a retrofit adapter bracket, a retrofit LED canopy luminaire configured to be mounted to the retrofit adapter bracket, and a wire guide body supported within the lamp socket housing that is configured to route electrical leads extending outwardly from the retrofit LED canopy luminaire through the wire guide body and into the ballast housing.

Abstract: To deliver up-to-date, coherent user data to applications upon request, the disclosed technology includes systems and methods for caching data and metadata after it has been synchronously loaded—for future retrieval with a page load time close to zero milliseconds. To provide this experience, data needs to be stored as locally to a user as possible, in the cache on the local device or in an edge cache located geographically nearby, for use in responding to requests. Applications which maintain caches of API results can be notified of their invalidation, and can detect the invalidation, propagate the invalidation to any further client tiers with the appropriate derivative type mapping, and refresh their cached values so that clients need not synchronously make the API requests again—ensuring that the client has access to the most up-to-date copy of data as inexpensively as possible in terms of bandwidth and latency.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a modified M.2 interface that is configured to allow an increased current capacity on power-carrying pins. The power-carrying pins are implemented using an alloy that can sustain current levels in excess of those specified in the M.2 standard while remaining within M.2 standard specified temperature limits. Sockets and corresponding cards in embodiments are modified so that a card requiring the higher current capacity cannot fit into a legacy M.2 standard socket, while a legacy M.2 card can fit into a modified high current M.2 socket. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A retrofit LED canopy luminaire assembly is provided that is configured for mounting with a canopy fixture supported by a canopy deck and having a fixture base located beneath the canopy deck, a lamp socket housing operatively connected to, and extending upwardly from the fixture base and through the canopy deck, and a ballast housing located above the canopy deck and operatively connected to the lamp socket housing. The retrofit LED canopy luminaire assembly includes a retrofit adapter bracket, a retrofit LED canopy luminaire configured to be mounted to the retrofit adapter bracket, and a wire guide body supported within the lamp socket housing that is configured to route electrical leads extending outwardly from the retrofit LED canopy luminaire through the wire guide body and into the ballast housing.

Abstract: To deliver up-to-date, coherent user data to applications upon request, the disclosed technology includes systems and methods for caching data and metadata after it has been synchronously loaded—for future retrieval with a page load time close to zero milliseconds. To provide this experience, data needs to be stored as locally to a user as possible, in the cache on the local device or in an edge cache located geographically nearby, for use in responding to requests. Applications which maintain caches of API results can be notified of their invalidation, and can detect the invalidation, propagate the invalidation to any further client tiers with the appropriate derivative type mapping, and refresh their cached values so that clients need not synchronously make the API requests again—insuring that the client has access to the most up-to-date copy of data as inexpensively as possible—in terms of bandwidth and latency.

Abstract: A method for improving the accuracy of an inertial navigation system (INS) by performing a synchronization procedure to align the INS to a compass-derived initial heading comprises the steps of determining a heading of minimal error for the compass and defining that heading as the initial heading; orienting the INS to align with the so-defined initial heading; synchronizing the internal navigation system to that heading; and proceeding with navigation by use of the INS. The INS may be vehicle mounted or be contained in a portable navigation unit for swimmers or other users. The heading of minimal error may be determined by placing the compass within a multi-axis Helmholz coil system and monitoring compass readings and deviation errors as a function of actual compass positions.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a tool and methodologies for increasing security, and ease-of-access for a computer to connect privately to a specific network and or series of network-based services via a network access point without additional setup or configuration operations required of a user of the computer. In accordance with at least some disclosed embodiments, a mechanism and methodologies are provided for adaptive and dynamic provisioning of network devices for private access to network-based services for computers in a real-world environment.

Abstract: An anchor assembly can include an anchor comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion having a tip, and a surface extending between the tip and the proximal portion and can include a protrusion extending along a length of the surface. The anchor can define a cavity therein with a wall of the cavity having threads, an opening to the cavity located in the proximal anchor portion, and a through hole defined in a distal portion of the tip. Further, the anchor assembly can include a plug having a threaded proximal outer portion and a non-threaded distal outer portion disposed within the cavity of the anchor. The threaded proximal outer portion can be engaged with the cavity wall threads and the non-threaded distal outer portion can be configured to move axially within the anchor cavity. The anchor assembly can include a sleeve having an opening to receive the protrusion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cryogenically separating contaminants and regasification of LNG utilizing common refrigeration equipment and/or fuel. An integrated system includes: a component for separating contaminants from an input feed stream; a heat exchanger coupled to a first line, wherein: the first line is coupled to the component for separating contaminants, and the heat exchanger cools a first feed stream of the first line; and a LNG regasification system comprising a vaporizer, wherein: the vaporizer heats a LNG stream of the LNG regasification system, and the heat exchanger functions as the vaporizer. A process includes: separating contaminants from an input feed stream with a component for separating contaminants; cooling a first feed stream with a heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger is coupled to the component for separating contaminants; and heating a LNG stream with a vaporizer of a LNG regasification system, wherein the heat exchanger functions as the vaporizer.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

Abstract: A method is provided for orchestrating a workflow. In some embodiments, the method includes executing a workflow including a first controller that includes a first callout function and a first callback function and corresponds to a first microservice. Execution of the workflow includes execution of the first callout function that causes invocation of the first call to the first microservice. The method further includes receiving a notification of an execution state from the first microservice and transmitting the execution state to the first callback function. The method also includes in response to transmitting the execution state to the first callback function, receiving a function output based on the execution state from the first callback function. The method further includes determining, based on the function output, whether to execute a subsequent controller. The method also includes in response to a determination to execute the subsequent controller, executing the subsequent controller.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding structure may be formed having a planar structure and at least one footing projecting from the planar structure, wherein at least one of the planar structure and the at least one footing comprises a heat resistant plastic core and an electrically conductive material abutting at least a portion of the heat resistant plastic core. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit assembly may be formed comprising at least one integrated circuit device electrically attached to an electronic substrate and the electromagnetic shield structure electrically attached to the electronic substrate adjacent to the at least one integrated circuit device.

Abstract: To deliver up-to-date, coherent user data to applications upon request, the disclosed technology includes systems and methods for caching data and metadata after it has been synchronously loaded—for future retrieval with a page load time close to zero milliseconds. To provide this experience, data needs to be stored as locally to a user as possible, in the cache on the local device or in an edge cache located geographically nearby, for use in responding to requests. Applications which maintain caches of API results can be notified of their invalidation, and can detect the invalidation, propagate the invalidation to any further client tiers with the appropriate derivative type mapping, and refresh their cached values so that clients need not synchronously make the API requests again—ensuring that the client has access to the most up-to-date copy of data as inexpensively as possible—in terms of bandwidth and latency.

Abstract: A method is provided for orchestrating a workflow. In some embodiments, the method includes executing a workflow including a first controller that includes a first callout function and a first callback function and corresponds to a first microservice. Execution of the workflow includes execution of the first callout function that causes invocation of the first call to the first microservice. The method further includes receiving a notification of an execution state from the first microservice and transmitting the execution state to the first callback function. The method also includes in response to transmitting the execution state to the first callback function, receiving a function output based on the execution state from the first callback function. The method further includes determining, based on the function output, whether to execute a subsequent controller. The method also includes in response to a determination to execute the subsequent controller, executing the subsequent controller.

Abstract: To deliver up-to-date, coherent user data to applications upon request, the disclosed technology includes systems and methods for caching data and metadata after it has been synchronously loaded—for future retrieval with a page load time close to zero milliseconds. To provide this experience, data needs to be stored as locally to a user as possible, in the cache on the local device or in an edge cache located geographically nearby, for use in responding to requests.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.