Abstract: In some examples, a method including positioning a first ceramic or ceramic matrix composite (CMC) part and a second ceramic or CMC part adjacent to each other to define a joint between adjacent portions of the first ceramic or CMC part and the second ceramic or CMC part; and depositing an aqueous braze paste at least one of in the joint or adjacent the joint, wherein the aqueous braze paste comprises water, a water-soluble polymeric binder, and a silicon-based powder alloy.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient method of forming and applying a thermoplastic material for roadway markings, comprising: obtaining individual components of a thermoplastic composite material suitable for roadway markings; mixing and heating the individual components to produce a fully compounded form of the thermoplastic composite material; solidifying and prilling the fully compounded form of the thermoplastic composite material to produce a plurality of thermoplastic prills; on a marking vehicle or mobile apparatus, introducing the thermoplastic prills to an on-board melter to produce a liquid phase of the thermoplastic prills; and applying the liquid phase of the thermoplastic prills to a roadway, thereby marking the roadway. Compositions and systems are also described. Surprisingly, prills melt in approximately half the time as the powder/granular form. Also, the melter can be operated at lower temperature, leading to less discoloration of material.

Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments for a brush with communication capabilities, which is configured to clean a surface of, for example, a semiconductor wafer, as well as an offline brush conditioning system and a CMP system that can communicate with the brush.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and apparatus using reliability information from multiple storage units and a parity storage unit to recover data for a failed one of the storage units. A decoding operation of the codeword is performed in each of the storage units comprising the data storage units other than the target data storage unit and the parity storage unit to produce reliability information. In response to the decoding operation failing for at least one additional failed storage unit comprising the data and/or parity storage units other than the target data storage unit that failed to decode, reliability information is obtained for the data portion of the at least one additional failed storage unit. The reliability information obtained from the storage units other than the target data storage unit is used to produce corrected data for the data unit in the target data storage unit.

Abstract: A processor may lock an asset in a blockchain-based database in communication with the processor. The locking may include establishing a locked asset value for the asset and preventing exchange of the asset by an asset owner. The processor may generate a loan value for the asset less than the locked asset value. The processor may record the loan value in the blockchain-based database. The processor may transmit a loan asset having the loan value to the asset owner.

Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments for a brush with communication capabilities, which is configured to clean a surface of, for example, a semiconductor wafer, as well as an offline brush conditioning system and a CMP system that can communicate with the brush.

Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments for a brush with communication capabilities, which is configured to clean a surface of, for example, a semiconductor wafer, as well as an offline brush conditioning system and a CMP system that can communicate with the brush.

Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments that perform effluent monitoring for brush conditioning, where the monitored data may be fed back for use in the conditioning.

Abstract: Provided is disclosure for embodiments providing delivery of chemicals for conditioning a brush offline, where the brush is not coupled to a machine that makes use of the brush to clean a surface of an object.

Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from both liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon streams and methods thereof are described. An additive that reacts with said contaminant to form water-soluble compounds is injected into the hydrocarbon streams.

Abstract: A system for removing mercaptan contaminants from both liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon streams and methods thereof are described. An additive that reacts with said contaminant to form water-soluble compounds is injected into the hydrocarbon streams.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a command for a storage device may be received, wherein the command comprises a plurality of stages. Power for the plurality of stages of the command may be dynamically allocated, wherein power for a first stage of the command is allocated first, and power for each remaining stage of the command is allocated after a preceding stage is performed.

Abstract: The application is directed to a mobile firearm concealment system including a housing for concealing a corresponding firearm therein. The housing may include an outer appearance, shape and size of a mobile electronic device. The housing may also include an inner surface operationally configured to hold the firearm in a concealed position within the housing and to also direct the firearm to a non-concealed position. The housing and firearm may also cooperate in a manner effective to dictate the non-concealed position of the firearm.

Abstract: A hammock mounted caddy including a mounting base having a mounting mechanism for supportable engagement on hammock cords, a holding framework for holding a drink container, and an intermediate pivotal mechanism interposed between the mounting base and the holding framework, for supportable engagement of the holding framework between hammock cords. The mounting base, holding framework, and intermediate pivotal mechanism being pivotally connected to one another about two axes orthogonally arranged with respect to each other to provide a user with hands-free and spill-resistant retention of drinks. The mounting base may include an item holding portion.

Abstract: A method for removing amine contaminants from both liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon streams and methods thereof are described. An additive that reacts with said contaminant to form water-soluble compounds is injected into the hydrocarbon streams.

Abstract: A therapy lighting assembly, comprising a hollow housing, wherein a first surface has a plurality of openings, and the first side and the second side have a plurality of slots, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) arranged in predetermined arrays secured within the hollow housing so that the plurality of LEDs are substantially aligned with the plurality of openings, a plurality of attachment means secured to the first end of the hollow housing, and a positioning system comprising a plurality of attachment members, wherein the plurality of attachment members are detachably engaged with the plurality of attachment means, a connection means attached to the plurality of attachment members, a winching system integrated with the connection means, wherein the winching system adjusts the height of the hollow housing, and a mounting system connected to the winching system to secure the positioning system and the hollow housing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lock-box may include assembling top, bottom, left, right, and rear walls. A front door may be assembled with an electromechanical lock assembly mounted thereto, and be rotatably secured to a wall. A user interface may be electrically connected to the electromechanical lock assembly, and accessible to a user at the front face of the lock-box. An illumination device may be electrically connected to electronics of the electromechanical lock assembly. A backlit panel may be removably attached to the front door to form a portion of a front face of the front door, where the backlit panel is positioned in front of the illumination device so that information on the backlit panel is illuminated when the illumination device is illuminated. A latch member may be secured within the lock-box to secure the front door when in a closed position.

Abstract: A method providing vehicle incident call services to a user is disclosed. A third-party service center receives a voice call from a vehicle. Signaling is automatically sent to the vehicle from the third-party service center and, in response to the signaling, the third-party service center receives from the vehicle, location information comprising at least the latitude and longitude coordinates of the vehicle. An interactive voice recognition (IVR) system located at the third-party service center is used to determine if the latitude and longitude coordinates are valid. If the coordinates are determined to be valid, the third-party service center provides the user with a selection of vehicle-incident non-emergency response services.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lock-box may include assembling top, bottom, left, right, and rear walls. A front door may be assembled with an electromechanical lock assembly mounted thereto, and be rotatably secured to a wall. A user interface may be electrically connected to the electromechanical lock assembly, and accessible to a user at the front face of the lock-box. An illumination device may be electrically connected to electronics of the electromechanical lock assembly. A backlit panel may be removably attached to the front door to form a portion of a front face of the front door, where the backlit panel is positioned in front of the illumination device so that information on the backlit panel is illuminated when the illumination device is illuminated. A latch member may be secured within the lock-box to secure the front door when in a closed position.

Abstract: A hammock mounted caddy including a mounting base having a mounting mechanism for supportable engagement on hammock cords, a holding framework for holding a drink container, and an intermediate pivotal mechanism interposed between the mounting base and the holding framework, for supportable engagement of the holding framework between hammock cords. The mounting base, holding framework, and intermediate pivotal mechanism being pivotally connected to one another about two axes orthogonally arranged with respect to each other to provide a user with hands-free and spill-resistant retention of drinks. The mounting base may include an item holding portion.