Abstract: Disclosed examples include after a first tuning of hyperparameters in a hyperparameter space, selecting first hyperparameter values for respective ones of the hyperparameters; generating a polygonal shaped failure region in the hyperparameter space based on the first hyperparameter values; setting the first hyperparameter values to failure before a second tuning of the hyperparameters; and selecting second hyperparameter values for the respective ones of the hyperparameters in a second tuning region after the second tuning of the hyperparameters in the second tuning region, the second tuning region separate from the polygonal shaped failure region.

Abstract: Disclosed examples including generating a joint model based on first and second subject models, the first and second subject models selected based on a relationship between the first and second subject models; selecting the joint model from a plurality of joint models after a determination that entropy data points of the joint model satisfy a threshold, the entropy data points based on multiple tuning trials of the joint model; and providing tuning data associated with the joint model to a tuning session of a target model.

Abstract: The referral system described herein can give users the ability to recommend a vendor (such as, e.g., a company or a service provider) to another user via electronic sharing of a dynamically generated code when one or more pre-established conditions have been met, such as when the vendor has submitted a qualifying offer to the referral system and the user is verified to have previously utilized the referral system to redeem a prior offer of the given vendor.

Abstract: The invention is a pouch made of all-natural fabric, which contains loose plant-based absorbant capable of absorbing grease through the confines of the bag. The bag is sealed to keep the loose absorbant contained and insertable into a cooking food. Attached to the main body of the bag, a draw string tether connects the small paper tag with the invention's name printed and allows opening and closing the bag for replacing the absorbant therein. The whole product is biodegradable and can suitably be disposed of after use. The disclosed absorbant pouch is made of a material including hemp fiber having a predefined molecular porosity. The organic absorbant in the pouch molecularly bonds with a grease molecule entering through the molecular porosity of the pouch, wherein a combined size of the grease molecule bonded with the organic absorbant is larger than the molecular porosity of the pouch material.

Abstract: Examples provide a system and method for handling non-damage related errors in received freight. A front-end error handling application applies a set of user-configurable rules to obtain information associated with a detected error in a received item. The error handling application creates a ticket, including a predetermined number of images of the received item, for uploading to a vendor correction of errors (VCOE) backend for resolving the error tickets. The VCOE component determines when to deny or close error tickets and sends notifications requesting appropriate remedies to resolve error tickets to one or more providers associated with the non-compliant received item. The provider can include a vendor, carrier, or distribution center. Aggregated data from a plurality of error tickets is provided via a dashboard for user review.

Abstract: A device and method for the visual inspection of the existence of pressure within a branch line of pipe is described. A mechanical tee includes a collar portion configured to extend around a pipe. The collar portion defines an axis and includes one or more fasteners to secure the tee to the pipe. A neck portion is coupled to the collar portion. The channel of the neck portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the pipe. A seal is used to prevent leakage between the pipe and the mechanical tee. A pressure indicating device is in fluid communication with the channel of the neck portion and configured to provide a visual indication of the pressure level in the channel. The pressure indicating device may optionally include electrical contacts to communicate with a monitoring system to discern and track the pressure levels in the channel.

Abstract: A device and method for the visual inspection of the existence of pressure within a branch line of pipe is described. A mechanical tee includes a collar portion configured to extend around a pipe. The collar portion defines an axis and includes one or more fasteners to secure the tee to the pipe. A neck portion is coupled to the collar portion. The channel of the neck portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the pipe. A seal is used to prevent leakage between the pipe and the mechanical tee. A pressure indicating device is in fluid communication with the channel of the neck portion and configured to provide a visual indication of the pressure level in the channel. The pressure indicating device may optionally include electrical contacts to communicate with a monitoring system to discern and track the pressure levels in the channel.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first pin half, a second pin half opposite the first pin half, and a center pull pin disposed between the first and second pin halves. The first and second pin halves each include a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a bottom portion proximate the second end, and a middle portion adjacent to the bottom portion. The bottom portion extends in a radial direction a first distance. The middle portion extends in the radial direction a second distance less than the first distance. The center pull pin is removable from between the first and second pin halves. The first and second pin halves are collapsible towards each other when the center pull pin is removed from between the first and second pin halves.

Abstract: A method for the visual inspection of the existence of pressure within a branch line of pipes includes locating the run of pipes, coupling a mechanical tee to a first pipe so as to form a branch in the run of pipes wherein the mechanical tee has a pressure indicator, pressurizing the run of pipes, and checking the pressure indicator for an indication of pressure within the run of pipes. The mechanical tee includes a collar portion configured to extend around a pipe. A neck portion is coupled to the collar portion. The channel of the neck portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the pipe. A pressure indicating device is in fluid communication with the channel to provide a visual indication of the pressure level. The pressure indicating device may include electrical contacts to communicate with a monitoring system.

Abstract: A chew toy made of solid rubber, thereby making it virtually indestructible to a pet animal. The chew toy is dimensioned not to get caught in the throat of the pet animal.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first pin half, a second pin half opposite the first pin half, and a center pull pin disposed between the first and second pin halves. The first and second pin halves each include a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a bottom portion proximate the second end, and a middle portion adjacent to the bottom portion. The bottom portion extends in a radial direction a first distance. The middle portion extends in the radial direction a second distance less than the first distance. The center pull pin is removable from between the first and second pin halves. The first and second pin halves are collapsible towards each other when the center pull pin is removed from between the first and second pin halves.

Abstract: A device and method for verifying the readiness of a building's fire sprinkler system. The device includes an adapter that is secured between the sprinkler pipe and the sprinkler assembly, a pressure switch to measure the fluid pressure in the fire sprinkler system, an indicator which notifies occupants if there is enough fluid pressure at the sprinkler assembly for the sprinkler to operate properly, and a power source for the pressure switch and indicator. During operation of the sprinkler system, water flows from the sprinkler pipe, through the adapter and into the sprinkler assembly.

Abstract: A device and method for verifying the readiness of a building's fire sprinkler system. The device includes an adapter that is secured between the sprinkler pipe and the sprinkler assembly, a pressure switch to measure the fluid pressure in the fire sprinkler system, an indicator which notifies occupants if there is enough fluid pressure at the sprinkler assembly for the sprinkler to operate properly, and a power source for the pressure switch and indicator. During operation of the sprinkler system, water flows from the sprinkler pipe, through the adapter and into the sprinkler assembly.

Abstract: A device and method for the visual inspection of the existence of pressure within a branch line of pipe is described. A mechanical tee includes a collar portion configured to extend around a pipe. The collar portion defines an axis and includes one or more fasteners to secure the tee to the pipe. A neck portion is coupled to the collar portion. The channel of the neck portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the pipe. A seal is used to prevent leakage between the pipe and the mechanical tee. A pressure indicating device is in fluid communication with the channel of the neck portion and configured to provide a visual indication of the pressure level in the channel. The pressure indicating device may optionally include electrical contacts to communicate with a monitoring system to discern and track the pressure levels in the channel.

Abstract: A chair construction is provided including seat inserts that attach to the lower surface of a seat body and are capable of receiving the leg support structure. In one embodiment, the chair includes four plastic seat inserts molded to the lower surface of a plastic seat body. The inserts each include a notch that is sized to receive a portion of the leg support structure, such as a cross member. The cross member can be snap fit into the notch and attach to the insert without attaching directly to the seat body. Fasteners may be used to secure the cross member to the insert.

Abstract: A corrosion-responsive agent comprising a neutralized metal salt of a corrosion inhibiting organic anion and methods of making and using it are described.

Abstract: A method of regulating coolant pump inlet pressure of an internal combustion engine, the method including the steps of producing pressurized air by way of a mechanism and directing a portion of the pressurized air coming from the mechanism to a coolant system of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A corrosion-responsive agent comprising a neutralized metal salt of a corrosion inhibiting organic anion and methods of making and using it are described.

Abstract: A corrosion-responsive agent comprising a neutralized metal salt of a corrosion inhibiting organic anion and methods of making and using it are described.

Abstract: A digital signature is applied to digital data in real-time. The digital signature serves as a mark of authenticity assuring a recipient that the digital data did in fact originate from an indicated source. The digital signature may be applied to any digital data, including video signals, audio signals, electronic commerce information, data pertaining to land vehicles, marine vessels, aircraft, or any other data that can be transmitted and received in digital form.