Abstract: A method of determining effectiveness of an advertising campaign comprising: bidding on available advertising inventory; obtaining online impression data from at least one advertisement for at least one successful bid; matching, via a data cloud, the online impression data to a plurality of unique consumers; matching, via the data cloud, a plurality of unique consumers to at least one unsuccessful bid; determining characteristics of consumers for impression data who performed a desired event; determining characteristics of consumers for impression data who did not perform the desired event; determining characteristics of consumers from the at least one unsuccessful bid who performed the desired event; determining characteristics of consumers from the at least one unsuccessful bid who did not perform the desired event; determining consumer characteristics likely to lead to the desired event; and measuring the impact of the at least one successful bid.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for providing machine learning-based customized recommendations based on accessible ingredients to for making craft cocktails. For example, a process can include obtaining ingredient inventory information indicative of one or more ingredient items associated with a user and determining, using a trained neural network, one or more candidate recipes based on the ingredient inventory information. Based on determining that a given candidate recipe includes at least one missing ingredient item that is not included in the ingredient inventory information, a recommended substitution can be determined for the missing ingredient item. A plurality of recipe recommendations can be generated, using the trained neural network, based on the one or more candidate recipes and one or more recommended substitutions, wherein the plurality of recipe recommendations includes at least one recipe recommendation that is modified based on the recommended substitution.

Abstract: A method for forming the cutting edge and adjacent contoured surface area of rotary cutting tools utilizing a laser to remove material from the cutting end of the tool to create a predetermined point-by-point geometry is disclosed. Relatively complex surface and edge geometries may be formed by directing a laser beam toward the cutting end of the tool at an angle having a component that is normal to the surface of the cutting end. The laser beam is directed in multiple passes across the surface of the cutting end to remove material and form the desired cutting edge and adjacent three-dimensional contoured surface geometry.

Abstract: A method for forming the cutting edge and adjacent contoured surface area of rotary cutting tools utilizing a laser to remove material from the cutting end of the tool to create a predetermined point-by-point geometry is disclosed. Relatively complex surface and edge geometries may be formed by directing a laser beam toward the cutting end of the tool at an angle having a component that is normal to the surface of the cutting end. The laser beam is directed in multiple passes across the surface of the cutting end to remove material and form the desired cutting edge and adjacent three-dimensional contoured surface geometry.

Abstract: A wafer level packaging method and assembly for packaging a wafer segment having active and inactive areas. A sacrificial layer is provided over the wafer segment. Then the sacrificial layer is modified to create a sacrificial structure having sacrificial layer openings which expose inactive areas. A cover layer is then deposited over the sacrificial structure such that the cover layer encloses the sacrificial structure and fills the sacrificial layer openings. The cover layer is modified to create a cover structure having cover layer openings that expose an inactive area of the wafer segment and through which the sacrificial structure can be removed. The sacrificial structure is removed and then enclosed with a sealing layer such that the sealing layer fills the cover layer openings in the cover structure. The cover structure and the sealing layer form the packaging assembly for the wafer segment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a helical drill configuration that allows substantially flat bottomed holes to be machined. At the cutting end of the body member, there are at least two cutting edges that are symmetrically oriented on opposing sides of the rotational axis of the drill. In an embodiment of the invention, first and second cutting edge portions form a continuous surface which provides strength and tool stability. The height of the second portions of each of the cutting edges remains relatively consistent along the horizontal for formation of a generally flat bottom hole. In the embodiment, a center point is defined by two sloped peak surfaces. A central straight chisel edge is formed by the intersection of the two sloped peak surfaces. The first cutting edge section extends from the chisel edge to the second cutting edge section. The first cutting edge section for both cutting edges is formed by symmetrically thinning the two peak surface.

Abstract: A tool for operating a subterranean utility valve having limited accessibility includes a hollow housing with a plurality of elongated members mounted for sliding movement within the housing. Each elongated member is movable in a direction away from the first open end of the housing for placement about a valve nut of such utility valve. A handle is connected to the housing for biasing elongated members for engagement with such valve nut and for generating a torque enabling rotation of such valve nut in order to control flow through such utility valve. A rigid member is connected to plurality of elongated members for retaining and remotely moving them within the hollow housing.

Abstract: A one piece needle and suture holder is described in which a rounded channel is formed for retention of the suture. One end of the suture exits the channel toward the interior of the channel and is attached to a needle located in a needle holder in the interior of the channel. The channel is formed with an open side, to which are attached a plurality of hinged doors. After the suture is wound in the open channel, the doors are folded over the open side of the channel and are locked in place to retain the suture within the channel. In an alternative embodiment a paper cover is utilized to complete the enclosing channel. To afford ease of winding the suture the bottom of the channel is perforated for the application of a vacuum to the channel during suture winding. Also disclosed is a needle park for retaining the needle in the center of the package.

Abstract: A one piece needle and suture holder is described in which a rounded channel is formed for retention of the suture. One end of the suture exits the channel toward the interior of the channel and is attached to a needle located in a needle holder in the interior of the channel. The channel is formed with an open side, to which are attached a plurality of hinged doors. After the suture is wound in the open channel, the doors are folded over the open side of the channel and are locked in place to retain the suture within the channel. In an alternative embodiment a paper cover is utilized to complete the enclosing channel. To afford ease of winding the suture the bottom of the channel is preforated for the application of a vacuum to the channel during suture winding. Also disclosed is a needle park for retaining the needle in the center of the package.

Abstract: A one piece needle and suture holder is described in which a rounded channel is formed for retention of the suture. One end of the suture exits the channel toward the interior of the channel and is attached to a needle located in a needle holder in the interior of the channel. The channel is formed with an open side, to which are attached a plurality of hinged doors. After the suture is wound in the open channel, the doors are folded over the open side of the channel and are locked in place to retain the suture within the channel. In an alternative embodiment a paper cover is utilized to complete the enclosing channel. To afford ease of winding the suture the bottom of the channel is perforated for the application of a vacuum to the channel during suture winding. Also disclosed is a needle park for retaining the needle in the center of the package.

Abstract: A one piece needle and suture holder is described in which a rounded channel is formed for retention of the suture. One end of the suture exits the channel toward the interior of the channel and is attached to a needle located in a needle holder in the interior of the channel. The channel is formed with an open side, to which are attached a plurality of hinged doors. After the suture is wound in the open channel, the doors are folded over the open side of the channel and are locked in place to retain the suture within the channel. In an alternative embodiment a paper cover is utilized to complete the enclosing channel. To afford ease of winding the suture the bottom of the channel is perforated for the application of a vacuum to the channel during suture winding. Also disclosed is a needle park for retaining the needle in the center of the package.

Abstract: An inorganic binder composition is employed in combination with fillers comprising particulates, fibers, filaments or yarn to form a structure. The coating is prepared from colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate an organo tin catalyst and optionally a refractory material.

Abstract: The heat and flame resistance of foamed plastics is increased by coating the foamed plastic with an inorganic binder composition of colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate and aluminum chlorohydrate. The inorganic binder compositions may optionally contain an alkyl tin halide catalyst, a water soluble organic resin, an elastomer or additional inorganic additives. The inorganic binder composition may be employed in combination with dissimilar binders.

Abstract: A coating (1) an inorganic binder of colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate and a catalyst of an alkyl tin halide; (2) an organic binder, and (3) metallic flakes when applied to a base fabric, such as fiberglass, provide a molten metal resistant composition.

Abstract: An inorganic binder usefully employed in providing refractory coatings on fabric substrates is prepared from colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate and a catalyst of an alkyl tin halide.

Abstract: An inorganic binder usefully employed in providing refractory coatings on fabric substrates is prepared from colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate and a catalyst of an alkyl tin halide.

Abstract: An inorganic binder usefully employed in providing refractory coatings on fabric substrates is prepared from colloidal silica, monoaluminum phosphate, aluminum chlorohydrate and a catalyst of an alkyl tin halide.

Abstract: A flame resistant insulated electrical wire and/or cable construction formed by wrapping a wire or cable conductor with a heat resistant flexible refractory tape comprising a porous base fabric, preferably a knit fiberglass fabric that has been coated and impregnated with refractory materials. These refractory materials are bonded to both the surface and interstices of the base fabric by means of a bonding agent, such that the fabric remains flexible and retains its stretch properties. In the presence of relatively extreme temperature and heat (e.g., above 1750.degree. F.), the bonding agent will decompose without flaming, while the refractory materials will fuse into the softened surface of the knit fiberglass base fabric forming a high temperature resistant structure with ceramic qualities and insulative properties.

Abstract: Fabric base compositions having a refractory coating on one side and a coating of resin effective as a vapor and moisture barrier on the other side exhibit superior flame and heat resistance and superior dielectric properties in high moisture environments.

Abstract: A flame resistant insulated electrical wire and/or cable construction formed by wrapping a wire or cable conductor with a heat resistant flexible refractory tape comprising a porous base fabric, preferably a knit fiberglass fabric that has been coated and impregnated with refractory materials. These refractory materials are bonded to both the surface and interstices of the base fabric by means of a bonding agent, such that the fabric remains flexible and retains its stretch properties. In the presence of relatively extreme temperature and heat (e.g., above 1750.degree. F.), the bonding agent will decompose without flaming, while the refractory materials will fuse into the softened surface of the knit fiberglass base fabric forming a high temperature resistant structure with ceramic qualities and insulative properties.