Abstract: An Enhanced Lift Assist Device is described. The device allows a user to lift and manipulate large, heavy or bulky items by applying force to the item as opposed to traditional control methods such as buttons. This force based system provides ease of movement of the item, making it appear much lighter than it actually is. The Enhanced Lift Assist Device also includes an adjustable base that allows for change of orientation of the device that may include leveling or self-leveling functionality, allowing the device to be operated in non-traditional environments that require leveling or operational adjustments for proper functioning.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes causing a client DNS resolution request to be stored to a predetermined query caching database, and receiving a request from a firewall to determine a validity of a connection request received by the firewall from a client device. The connection request is for a resolved IP address associated with the client DNS resolution request. Contents of the predetermined query caching database are used to determine the validity of the connection request. The method further includes using the determined validity results to control whether the client device is allowed to connect to the resolved IP address. A computer program product, according to another embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: An intuitive control system for lifting equipment is described. The intuitive control system translates user defined inputs into machine expressions of movement that are in turn used to control a construction lift or similar piece of construction equipment. Orientation and relative position sensors may be incorporated into the translation and control system for correct user control of the lifting equipment in various operating conditions.

Abstract: A Building Element Lift Enhancer is described. The Building Element Lift Enhancer provides for the movement and precise placement of building elements such as blocks or sheet products by one worker. The Building Element Lift Enhancer senses the force applied by a user to the building element and converts that user applied force to mechanically assisted force from the Building Element Lift Enhancer, allowing the user to precisely move and handle large, heavy or bulky building elements by direct interaction with the building element.

Abstract: A cooking device has a cooking chamber and a firebox affixed to a bottom of the cooking chamber and in fluid communication with the cooking chamber.

Abstract: A self engaging and disengaging coupler is disclosed with a male coupler half and a female coupler half that uses magnetic elements in combination with structural guide and retention elements on each coupler half to engage and releasably lock the self engaging and disengaging coupler. These structural elements in combination with the magnetic elements also allow the self engaging and disengaging coupler to release through one or more quick tugs on the strap, rope or connecting element that is attached to the self engaging and disengaging coupler. This ability to engage and release the self engaging and disengaging coupler allows for easy one-handed operation.

Abstract: A first bracket affixes to a first cooking component body and defines a first passageway therethrough. A second bracket affixes to a second cooking component body and defines a second passageway therethrough. The first and second brackets may be joined together to form a continuous passageway from the first cooking component body to the second cooking component body.

Abstract: A golf putting training device is described. In some implementations, the golf putting training device comprises a body having a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion that are joined by a center portion having an arcuate recess at a proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, with the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion forming a channel that has the arcuate recess at a proximate end and an opening at a distal end. The golf putting training device further comprises two guide pins, with each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion including a first mounting aperture pair disposed near a proximate end and a second mounting aperture pair disposed near a distal end, as well as one or more guide aperture pairs, each pair constructed to receive the two guide pins.

Abstract: This invention relates to combination therapies comprising an inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and, an inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6 inhibitor) or an inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinase 2, 4 and 6 (CDK2/4/6 inhibitor), and associated methods of treatment, combinations, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: An Enhanced Lift Assist Device is described. The device allows a user to lift and manipulate large, heavy or bulky items by applying force to the item as opposed to traditional control methods such as buttons. This force based system provides ease of movement of the item, making it appear much lighter than it actually is. The Enhanced Lift Assist Device also includes an adjustable base that allows for change of orientation of the device that may include leveling or self-leveling functionality, allowing the device to be operated in non-traditional environments that require leveling or operational adjustments for proper functioning.

Abstract: A multi-mode flavorant dispenser includes a common pump and reservoir, a first detachable nozzle selectively fitted to the common pump to dispense fluid from the reservoir in a spray pattern, and a second detachable nozzle selectively fitted to the common pump to dispense fluid from the reservoir by a needle injector.

Abstract: A filter insert is sized to fit into a fuel pellet handling bucket and has a filter floor elevated by a plurality of standoffs to define a space below the screen mesh fuel insert.

Abstract: An intuitive control system for lifting equipment is described. The intuitive control system translates user defined inputs into machine expressions of movement that are in turn used to control a construction lift or similar piece of construction equipment. Orientation and relative position sensors may be incorporated into the translation and control system for correct user control of the lifting equipment in various operating conditions.

Abstract: A sensor for hydrogen in a fluid medium has a chamber for electrolyte with a window which is selectively permeable to hydrogen to allow hydrogen to pass from the fluid medium under test into the electrolyte in the chamber. A plurality of electrodes in contact with the ionic liquid electrolyte are used to observe hydrogen concentration by voltammetry. The electrolyte is an ionic liquid. Applications where such a sensor may be used include a wellbore tool for measuring the content of hydrogen in a subterranean fluid, monitoring of fiber-optic cables for damage by hydrogen, corrosion monitoring, and small-scale process plant where hydrogen is part of a gas stream.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for monitoring a gas source for a gas analyte. The gas source can be monitored for release of the gas analyte, for example, during a given gas source state. A sensor signal can be generated characterizing an amount of the gas analyte being released by the gas source. The gas sensor signal can be evaluated relative to a threshold. An alert signal can be generated based on a result of the comparison to provide a warning that unwanted and/or hazardous amounts of gas is being released by the gas source.

Abstract: A Building Element Lift Enhancer is described. The Building Element Lift Enhancer provides for the movement and precise placement of building elements such as blocks or sheet products by one worker. The Building Element Lift Enhancer senses the force applied by a user to the building element and converts that user applied force to mechanically assisted force from the Building Element Lift Enhancer, allowing the user to precisely move and handle large, heavy or bulky building elements by direct interaction with the building element.

Abstract: A Mortar Delivery System is described. The Mortar Delivery System provides precise control of the delivery and application of mortar in addition to the mixing and tempering of mortar. Such control eliminates the use of a hand trowel in brick, block and stone laying applications. Sensing and control are integrated with the Mortar Delivery System to make it an important element of a robotic brick laying system. The Mortar Delivery System contains sensors to measure mortar viscosity and workability, mortar flow rate, and mortar nozzle pressure. The data from the Mortar Delivery System sensors can be used to change the rotational speed of the shear blades, change the amount of water being used for mixing or tempering, and change the delivery speed of the mortar. Such changes result in precise control of mortar that is in turn suitable for automated or semi-automated building processes.

Abstract: An composition having anti-nematodal activity derived from Bacillus firmus bacteria selected from the group consisting of isolated biosurfactant, isolated protease enzyme, isolated amylase, isolated lipase, and isolated cellulase, is disclosed. The disclosure also provides for methods of making the same, methods of controlling plant-parasite nematode, and methods of protecting plants.