Abstract: The following invention relates to methods of producing explosives from the nitration of TAT by flow synthesis. The invention relates to a method for the flow synthesis manufacture of HMX, (1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane), comprising the steps of i. preparing input flow admixture, comprising TAT (1, 3, 5, 7-tetraacetyl-1, 3, 5, 7-tetrazacyclooctane), P2O5, in nitric acid wherein the nitric acid concentration is greater than 95%, ii. causing the input flow reagent to enter a flow reactor, iii. heating the reaction chamber in the flow reactor in the range of 60° C. to 80° C., collecting the reacted admixture.

Abstract: A method for introduction of a sample into a liquid chromatography column with improved speed and reduced time between injections can utilize a segmented sample array that segments samples between segmenting fluid plugs to allow for substantially simultaneous injection of samples from an injection valve and preparation for next sample loading into the injection valve.

Abstract: An alkoxy-functional organosiloxane oligomer having a reactive moiety. and a method for preparation of said oligomer are disclosed. The oligomer is useful for capping silanol-functional polyorganosiloxanes to produce poly-alkoxy-functional poly-organosiloxanes.

Abstract: A traffic shifting system is described to shift traffic away from one or more network devices or interfaces. The system ensures that traffic can be safely shifted off of a network device before the shifting occurs. The method is described as broken into several phases, such as a discovery phase, a pre-check phase, a shifting phase, and a post-shift phase. Before shifting occurs, the discovery phase is used to obtain network topology and configuration information. In the pre-check phase, that information is interrogated so that a shifting can be performed without negatively impacting the network. If the pre-check phase is passed, then the network shifting can occur through adjustment of configuration parameters, such as a cost parameter associated with an interface on any devices for which traffic is being shifted. Finally, in the post-shift phase, checks are performed to ensure traffic is shifting away from the network device.

Abstract: Vehicle washing apparatus has a platform for supporting a vehicle and a filtering grid covering the platform. A hopper under the grid receives a combination of water after its use in washing the vehicle and waste removed from the vehicle surface by the washing. Larger solid matter is retained on the grid. The fluid combination is pumped from the bottom of the hopper to a clarifier having another hopper. Another pump is used to pump bottom-lying residue from the other hopper into a separator bag formed of mesh material permitting drainage of water from the separator bag into the clarifier while maintaining solids within the separator bag.

Abstract: Build sequences for fabricating an atomically-precise product can be determined using computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, to determine a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions are disclosed. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.

Abstract: In one aspect, a computerized method useful for implementing location awareness a vehicle coupled with an on-board diagnostics (OBD) pass-through dongle includes the step of providing a plurality of wireless personal area network (WPAN) beacons, wherein plurality of WPAN beacons transmits a low-energy WPAN signal. The computerized method includes the step of pre-mapping a plurality of subareas in the area with a set of signal attributes for each WPAN beacon of the plurality of WPAN beacons. The computerized method includes the step of coupling a vehicle with an OBD pass-through dongle, wherein the OBD pass-through dongle comprises a Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) module, and wherein the OBD pass-through dongle comprises a WPAN module. The computerized method includes the step of, with the WPAN module, receiving one or more WPAN signals from the plurality of WPAN beacons.

Abstract: Methods for creating build sequences which are determined using computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, and which facilitate determining a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Included are methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.

Abstract: A traffic shifting system is described to shift traffic away from one or more network devices or interfaces. The system ensures that traffic can be safely shifted off of a network device before the shifting occurs. The method is described as broken into several phases, such as a discovery phase, a pre-check phase, a shifting phase, and a post-shift phase. Before shifting occurs, the discovery phase is used to obtain network topology and configuration information. In the pre-check phase, that information is interrogated so that a shifting can be performed without negatively impacting the network. If the pre-check phase is passed, then the network shifting can occur through adjustment of configuration parameters, such as a cost parameter associated with an interface on any devices for which traffic is being shifted. Finally, in the post-shift phase, checks are performed to ensure traffic is shifting away from the network device.

Abstract: A traffic shifting system is described to shift traffic away from one or more network devices or interfaces on those devices. The system ensures that traffic can be safely shifted off of a network device before the shifting occurs. The method is described as broken into several phases for simplicity, such as a discovery phase, a pre-check phase, a shifting phase, and a post-shift phase. Before shifting occurs, the discovery phase is used to obtain network topology and configuration information. In the pre-check phase, that information is interrogated so that a shifting can be performed without negatively impacting the network. If the pre-check phase is passed, then the network shifting can occur through adjustment of configuration parameters, such as a cost parameter. Finally, in the post-shift phase, checks are performed to ensure traffic is shifting away from the network device.

Abstract: Methods for creating build sequences which are determined using computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, and which facilitate determining a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Included are methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing network changes are described herein. In one aspect, a network change procedure may be comprised of a plurality of scripts that may implement a change in the network. In one embodiment, the deployment may be paused after the script has been executed. During the pause, a change management server may determine the impact of the change on the network. If the change had a positive effect, the change management server may execute another script to make another network change. However, if the change had a negative effect, the change management server may initiate one or more remedial actions.

Abstract: The exercising device preferably has a handle with a proximal end and a distal end and a swing arm having a first end and a second end. The proximal end of the handle is rotatably connected to the first end of the swing arm, allowing the swing arm to rotate around the proximal end of the handle in a “clock-hand” fashion. A connecting shaft and swing arm stopper prevent the swing arm and handle from becoming separated during use. The exercising device may further have a weight member positioned in a weight member recess located close to the second end of the swing arm. The weight member increases the difficulty of using the exercise device and is removably attached to the swing arm. A safety sleeve can fit over the weight member recess to prevent the weight member from dislodging during use.

Abstract: A traffic shifting system is described to shift traffic away from one or more network devices or interfaces. The system ensures that traffic can be safely shifted off of a network device before the shifting occurs. The method is described as broken into several phases, such as a discovery phase, a pre-check phase, a shifting phase, and a post-shift phase. Before shifting occurs, the discovery phase is used to obtain network topology and configuration information. In the pre-check phase, that information is interrogated so that a shifting can be performed without negatively impacting the network. If the pre-check phase is passed, then the network shifting can occur through adjustment of configuration parameters, such as a cost parameter associated with an interface on any devices for which traffic is being shifted. Finally, in the post-shift phase, checks are performed to ensure traffic is shifting away from the network device.

Abstract: A pre-provisioned application platform may be provided. First, a plurality of parameters may be received. Then a plurality of pre-provisioned tenants may be created based upon the received plurality of parameters. A request for service may be received and then an actual tenant may be assigned to one of the plurality of pre-provisioned tenants in response to the received request.

Abstract: A tank for processing wastewater has reinforced side and end walls, a top wall and a floor. A flexible liner is mounted inside the tank. Regions of the top wall have reinforcing elements fixed thereto. The reinforcing elements have fixture elements integral therewith for suspending and supporting items in the interior of the tank.

Abstract: A building structure has a plurality of intermodal containers (ICs) attached together and substantially surrounding a central space. The ICs support roof elements, the roof elements together forming part of a roof for the building structure. Some of the ICs and the central space house functional equipment which is connected together at a deployment site to make a system capability. Some of the ICs walls together define an outer perimeter of the building structure while other IC walls facing into the central space have walls at least partially removed to allow access to the interior of the ICs from the central space.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing network changes are described herein. In one aspect, a network change procedure may be comprised of a plurality of scripts that may implement a change in the network. In one embodiment, the deployment may be paused after the script has been executed. During the pause, a change management server may determine the impact of the change on the network. If the change had a positive effect, the change management server may execute another script to make another network change. However, if the change had a negative effect, the change management server may initiate one or more remedial actions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for integrating the electrophoresis and blotting of samples. A capillary electrophoresis and blotting system allows concomitant electrophoretic separation and blotting to provide a rapid and simplified process. A microfluidic electrophoresis and blotting system provides electrophoretic separation in a microfluidic channel followed by electroblotting from the microfluidic channel to also provide a rapid and simplified process. These systems and methods can be used to assay smaller amounts of sample in less time than conventional processes, including conventional Western blotting techniques.