Abstract: An apparatus for thermal interface material detection includes a heat dissipating device stack up that includes a heat dissipating device, a thermal interface material, a heat generating component, and a printed circuit board. The heat dissipating device is disposed on the thermal interface material, the thermal interface material is disposed on the heat generating component, and the heat generating component is disposed on the printed circuit board. A channel in a body of the heat dissipating device includes an embedded conductive probe, where a first end of the embedded conductive probe leads to a lower surface of the body of the heat dissipating device and a second end of the embedded conductive probe leads to an upper surface of the body of the heat dissipating device.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for correlating one or more service areas of a network with one or more geolocation coordinates to determine available services for customers to the network. A service polygon may be generated that define an area in which a particular service offered by a communications network is available. The boundaries of the service polygons may be adjusted based on information corresponding to physical features of the initial area. The service polygons may aid a communications network in providing a list of available services to potential customers or devices connected to the network by determining one or more geolocation coordinate values of a potential connection site and comparing the values to the service polygons. A network management system may determine the available services, current or in the future, to offer such services to a customer to the network.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermal interface material detection includes a heat dissipating device stack up that includes a heat dissipating device, a thermal interface material, a heat generating component, and a printed circuit board. The heat dissipating device is disposed on the thermal interface material, the thermal interface material is disposed on the heat generating component, and the heat generating component is disposed on the printed circuit board. A channel in a body of the heat dissipating device includes an embedded conductive probe, where a first end of the embedded conductive probe leads to a lower surface of the body of the heat dissipating device and a second end of the embedded conductive probe leads to an upper surface of the body of the heat dissipating device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting a secure computing system. Aspects include connecting a pluggable security card to a motherboard of the secure computing system. Aspects also include activating a detection circuit to monitor a physical connection between the pluggable security card and the motherboard. Based on detecting that the physical connection between the pluggable security card and the motherboard has been interrupted, aspects include setting a tamper event flag, wherein the secure computing system is prevented from being operated when the tamper event flag is set.

Abstract: Processes and systems for improvements on the efficiencies of convection ovens utilizing exhaust heat recuperation in the form of heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems, and a combination thereof. The heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems allow for increased efficiency of use of fuel and gaseous mixtures within convection oven cavities for improved heating capabilities and decreased efficiency losses.

Abstract: A system for checking references is disclosed that can be initiated by an individual for self-verification in anticipation of applying for a position, or a potential employer or user. The system may generate a survey that is distributed to references who can provide feedback based on the survey prompts. The survey may be drafted using parameters input by the individual, or the survey may be drafted using employment related information gathered from another source, for instance third-party website that collects employment data, such as O*NET. Based on received survey responses, a reference report is generated. The reference checking system also comprises an adverse action process and monitoring system that enables FCRA compliance in the event the reference report results in an adverse action. Also, the reference checking system provides a structured database for storing and retrieving reference reports designed to help reduce repeat requests for feedback from reference providers.

Abstract: Processes and systems for improvements on the efficiencies of convection ovens utilizing exhaust heat recuperation in the form of heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems, and a combination thereof. The heat exchangers and premixed combustion systems allow for increased efficiency of use of fuel and gaseous mixtures within convection oven cavities for improved heating capabilities and decreased efficiency losses.

Abstract: A system for titrating a solution is provided. The system includes a robotic arm, a titrator, a solution pump, and infusion pump, a scale, and an autonomous cup drying carriage. The system further includes a computer having a memory and a programmable logic controller. The computer may be a programmable logic controller. The programmable logic controller of the computer activates the solution pump to pump a solution into a drip chamber, directs the robotic arm to place a cup on the scale, activates the infusion pump to drip the solution from the drip chamber into the cup until a threshold weight has been reached, and directs the robotic arm to transport the cup to the titrator.

Abstract: A system for titrating a solution is provided. The system includes a robotic arm, a titrator, a solution pump, an infusion pump, a scale, and an Autonomous cup dryer Carousel/Carriage. The system further includes a computer having a memory and a processor. The computer may be a programmable logic controller. The processor of the computer activates the solution pump to pump a solution into a drip chamber, directs the robotic arm to place a cup on the scale, activates the infusion pump to drip the solution from the drip chamber into the cup until a threshold weight has been reached, and directs the robotic arm to transport the cup to the titrator.

Abstract: A system for checking references is disclosed that can be initiated by an individual for self-verification in anticipation of applying for a position, or a potential employer or user. The system may generate a survey that is distributed to references who can provide feedback based on the survey prompts. The survey may be drafted using parameters input by the individual, or the survey may be drafted using employment related information gathered from another source, for instance third-party website that collects employment data, such as O*NET. Based on received survey responses, a reference report is generated. The reference checking system also comprises an adverse action process and monitoring system that enables FCRA compliance in the event the reference report results in an adverse action. Also, the reference checking system provides a structured database for storing and retrieving reference reports designed to help reduce repeal requests for feedback from referee providers.

Abstract: An earplug insertion device can include a housing that is configured to hold a first earplug and a second earplug. The device can also include an ejection mechanism that can be configured to respond to a first user force by ejecting the first earplug from the device in a first ejection motion. The ejection mechanism can also being configured to respond to a second user force by ejecting the second earplug from the device in a second ejection motion.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel fired furnace having a vapor condensing flue gas vent conduit, a flue gas flow restrictor disposed in the vapor condensing flue gas vent conduit having a flue gas upstream side and a flue gas downstream side, and a condensate bypass conduit extending around the flue gas flow restrictor having a condensate inlet in fluid communication with the flue gas downstream side of the flue gas flow restrictor and a condensate outlet in fluid communication with the flue gas upstream side of the flue gas flow restrictor.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel fired furnace having a vapor condensing flue gas vent conduit, a flue gas flow restrictor disposed in the vapor condensing flue gas vent conduit having a flue gas upstream side and a flue gas downstream side, and a condensate bypass conduit extending around the flue gas flow restrictor having a condensate inlet in fluid communication with the flue gas downstream side of the flue gas flow restrictor and a condensate outlet in fluid communication with the flue gas upstream side of the flue gas flow restrictor.

Abstract: An earplug insertion device can include a housing that is configured to hold a first earplug and a second earplug. The device can also include an ejection mechanism that can be configured to respond to a first user force by ejecting the first earplug from the device in a first ejection motion. The ejection mechanism can also being configured to respond to a second user force by ejecting the second earplug from the device in a second ejection motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized lignin, rubber compositions which contain functionalized lignin and to products which have at least one component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for securely accessing enterprise data and services using a mobile device in a BYOD environment. In one embodiment, a system for securely accessing enterprise data and services may include a mobile device, a container application installed on the mobile device, and an application browser embedded in the container application that is capable of requesting and executing enterprise web applications. The container application may also be capable of encrypting cache and local storage and securing a communications channel to a proxy server.

Abstract: An earplug insertion device can include a housing that is configured to hold a first earplug and a second earplug. The device can also include an ejection mechanism that can be configured to respond to a first user force by ejecting the first earplug from the device in a first ejection motion. The ejection mechanism can also being configured to respond to a second user force by ejecting the second earplug from the device in a second ejection motion.

Abstract: To display content in a user's preferred language, a content provider locates a layout information file to determine how to display the content. A layout strings file storing a layout string in a specific language is selected, according to the user's preferred languages. The content from a content provider and the layout string are then formatted as specified by the layout information file, and presented to the user.

Abstract: An infrared heater for heating a cooking vessel, such as a Chinese wok. The heater includes a block of refractory material, which emits infrared radiation upon heating to an elevated temperature, forming an inverted frustum-shaped cavity or opening. A gas-fired burner having a burner head which produces a laterally directed flame upon ignition of a mixture of a fuel gas and a combustion oxidant supplied to the burner is disposed in the cavity or opening. A planar structure suitable for emitting infrared radiation upon heating to an elevated temperature and forming at least one centralized opening covers the upward oriented base end of the inverted frustum-shaped opening. In accordance with one embodiment, the refractory block is disposed within a cylindrical housing which supports the cooking vessel above the centralized opening during the cooking process.

Abstract: To display content controlled by a portal outside of the portal itself, a user is authenticated to the portal and then permission to access the content authorized. After authentication and authorization, the requested content is returned to the requesting program. The content is returned in the user's preferred language, a using a layout information file to determine how to display the content. A layout strings file storing a layout string in a specific language is also selected, according to the user's preferred languages. The content from a content provider and the layout string are then formatted as specified by the layout information file, and presented to the user or the requesting program.