Abstract: Supporting multiple replication schemes across distinct network layers, including: replicating, over a first type of network messaging layer, data between a first storage system and a second storage system; selecting a different messaging layer for data replication; and replicating, over a second type of network messaging layer, data between the first storage system and the second storage system.

Abstract: Replication handling among distinct network transfer layers, including: establishing, over a first type of network messaging layer, a communication link for replication between a first storage system and a second storage system; initiating, over a second type of network messaging layer, a configuration change to one or more aspects of the first storage system; and replicating, without disrupting the configuration change to the one or more aspects of the first storage system, data from the first storage system to the second storage system.

Abstract: A system for extracting components from sample material includes a multi-port extraction vessel and an extraction basket that is configured to hold the sample material and to be rotated within the multi-port extraction vessel. The extraction vessel may include multiple ingress ports and multiple egress ports to allow a liquid solvent to flow through the extraction vessel during an extraction process. The extraction basket is permeable to allow liquid solvent to flow through the extraction basket and distribute throughout the sample material held within the extraction basket. A rotation mechanism, such as a motor, may rotate the extraction basket within the extraction vessel during the extraction process. The multi-port extraction vessel, in combination with the rotatable extraction basket, promotes even distribution of the liquid solvent throughout the sample material.

Abstract: A system for extracting components from sample material includes a multi-port extraction vessel and an extraction basket that is configured to hold the sample material and to be rotated within the multi-port extraction vessel. The extraction vessel may include multiple ingress ports and multiple egress ports to allow a liquid solvent to flow through the extraction vessel during an extraction process. The extraction basket is permeable to allow liquid solvent to flow through the extraction basket and distribute throughout the sample material held within the extraction basket. A rotation mechanism, such as a motor, may rotate the extraction basket within the extraction vessel during the extraction process. The multi-port extraction vessel, in combination with the rotatable extraction basket, promotes even distribution of the liquid solvent throughout the sample material.

Abstract: The instant application provides methods and related compositions pertaining to novel HIV envelope proteins. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods and compositions for the preparation, production, and administration of isolated novel HIV envelope nucleic acid and protein sequences suitable, for example, as vaccines against HIV.

Abstract: A method for displaying product details on a consumer device includes: preparing digital media for display on the device; detecting whether the digital media includes at least one product available for purchase; receiving a plurality of product data sets, each set associated with a product identifier and product details for an available product, the product details including information to initiate a transaction for the product; identifying an index of products in the digital media, the index including for each product a display location and a product identification number; receiving an indication from a user identifying a selected product in the digital media based on a display location in the digital media of the product and/or selection from a listing of the product in the index; retrieving product details for the product based on the product identification number and the product identifier; and displaying the retrieved product details.

Abstract: An interchangeable basket treatment system receives a removable agitation basket preloaded with articles through a first door. Once positioned within the chamber and the chamber is sealed, the basket is, in one embodiment, suspended so that it may be manipulated to produce mechanical interaction between the articles and treatment fluids within the chamber. Upon completion of the treatment cycle the chamber is accessed via a second door and the basket and its contents removed.

Abstract: A pressurized system using densified fluid can apply and/or activate durable water repellant. Durable water repellant bound to fibers of an article of clothing can be activated by first removing contaminants via a pressurized densified fluid cleaning process and thereafter imputing energy into the durable water repellant via the article's interaction with the densified fluid and its gaseous rinse cycle.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a conductive layer which is connected to first and second terminals. A spring is electrically connected to the first and second terminals. When an over-voltage or over-temperature condition occurs within a charging circuit, one or more heat generating resistive elements melts material associated with one or more of the ends of the spring thereby releasing the spring to create an open circuit.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to locate and send content to a consumer based on the consumer's interest in certain products or services.

Abstract: A pressurized system using densified fluid can apply and/or activate durable water repellant. Durable water repellant bound to fibers of an article of clothing can be activated by first removing contaminants via a pressurized densified fluid cleaning process and thereafter imputing energy into the durable water repellant via the article's interaction with the densified fluid and its gaseous rinse cycle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for line of sight, hands free interaction with interactive objects within a defined space on a line of sight basis. The system can include a base station in communication with one or more interactive objects having a variety of display options. Details about the display options are stored on the system along with the location of the interactive objects and layout of the surroundings of the interactive object. Users can carry devices that are in communication with the base station and that determine the user's location and head orientation and relay that information to the base station. Using the location and orientation of the user, the location of the interactive objects and the layout information about the surrounding area, the system can determine if the user is looking directly at an interactive object and can cause the interactive object to perform an action.

Abstract: The instant application provides methods and related compositions pertaining to novel HIV envelope proteins. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods and compositions for the preparation, production, and administration of isolated novel HIV envelope nucleic acid and protein sequences suitable, for example, as vaccines against HIV.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to enable the transportation of interaction point data in a dynamic analytics network. A transport node registers a Service Location Protocol service message with a distribution daemon via a network interface. The message includes a data point identifier. When the transport node receives a data point from the distribution daemon, it uses its processor to determine whether the data point correlates with an identifier entry. The transport node forwards the data point to a storage node identified within the identifier entry when the data point correlates with an identifier entry.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate electronic payments through social networks.

Abstract: Facilitating the solicitation of expert advice from trusted reviewers using a system that maintains a registry of product reviewers with areas of expertise. The system can identify reviewers that have an area of expertise relating to a consumer's purchase advice request (PAR) and are directly or indirectly connected to the consumer's social network. The system can calculate the trust level of the reviewers based on the relevance of each reviewer's area of expertise to the PAR and the degree of social separation between each reviewer and the consumer. The system provides the consumer with a ranked list of reviewers to answer the PAR and can forward the PAR to the reviewer selected by the consumer. In addition, the system can also complete the purchase of product/service recommended by the reviewer pursuant to the PAR on behalf of the consumer.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a conductive layer which is connected to first and second terminals. A spring is electrically connected to the first and second terminals. When an over-voltage or over-temperature condition occurs within a charging circuit, one or more heat generating resistive elements melts material associated with one or more of the ends of the spring thereby releasing the spring to create an open circuit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for line of sight, hands free interaction with interactive objects within a defined space on a line of sight basis. The system can include a base station in communication with one or more interactive objects having a variety of display options. Details about the display options are stored on the system along with the location of the interactive objects and layout of the surroundings of the interactive object. Users can carry devices that are in communication with the base station and that determine the user's location and head orientation and relay that information to the base station. Using the location and orientation of the user, the location of the interactive objects and the layout information about the surrounding area, the system can determine if the user is looking directly at an interactive object and can cause the interactive object to perform an action.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants on trust based credit. The systems and methods described herein enable a series of operations whereby a purchaser can initiate a transaction and instead of paying using a credit card or cash, the consumer can use trust based credit “tab” with the merchant and pay its bill at a later time. Based on this selection, a credit transaction request (identifying the consumer, the merchant and the credit amount) can be transmitted to the system server. In response, the system server can generate a report with the consumer's credit transaction history and credit profile and transmit the information back to the merchant. The merchant can elect to approve and finalize the credit transaction or decline. The consumer's transaction history can be updated with the transaction and all necessary adjustments to the consumer's credit profile can be made.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a conductive layer which is connected to first and second terminals. A spring is electrically connected to the first and second terminals. When an over-voltage or over-temperature condition occurs within a charging circuit, one or more heat generating resistive elements melts material associated with one or more of the ends of the spring thereby releasing the spring to create an open circuit.