Abstract: An impeller assembly comprises a main body adapted to be operatively coupled to a material processing machine, a tip removably attached to the main body, and a fastening assembly. The fastening assembly includes a first mounting element moveably arranged within one of the main body or the tip along a first axis, a second mounting element fixed to the other one of the main body or the tip, and a fastener. The fastener is adapted to bias the first mounting element along the first axis between a first position in which the second mounting element is slidably engageable with the first mounting element, and a second position wherein the tip is fixedly secured to the main body.

Abstract: An element or impeller includes a main body adapted to be operatively connected to a material processing machine, and a tip removably attached to the main body. The main body includes a first mounting element defining at least one of a protruding boss or a recess formed on a mounting end of the main body, and a through-hole extending through the main body. The through-hole is adapted to receive a fastening means therein. The tip includes a second mounting element defining at least one of a protruding boss or a recess complementary to the first mounting element. The second mounting element is formed on a mounting side of the tip, and is adapted to directly or indirectly engage with the first mounting element. The tip defines a bore extending therein. The bore and the through-hole are aligned (e.g., coaxially) when the tip is attached to the main body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprises an interface to receive a plurality of packets; and a plurality of processor units to execute a plurality of transmission sub-interfaces, each transmission sub-interface to perform hierarchical quality of service (HQoS) scheduling on a distinct subset of the plurality of packets, wherein each transmission sub-interface is to schedule its subset of the plurality of packets for transmission by a network interface controller by assigning the packets of the subset to a plurality of transmission queues that each correspond to a distinct traffic class.

Abstract: Disclosed is a source host including a processor. The processor operates a virtual machine (VM) to communicate network traffic over a communication link. The processor also initiates migration of the VM to a destination host. The processor also suspends the VM during migration of the VM to the destination host. The source host also includes a live migration circuit coupled to the processor. The live migration circuit manages a session associated with the communication link while the VM is suspended during migration. The live migration circuit buffers changes to a session state and transfers the buffered session state changes to the destination host for replay after the VM is reactivated on the destination host. The live migration circuit keeps the sessions alive during migration to alleviate connection losses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a source host including a processor. The processor operates a virtual machine (VM) to communicate network traffic over a communication link. The processor also initiates migration of the VM to a destination host. The processor also suspends the VM during migration of the VM to the destination host. The source host also includes a live migration circuit coupled to the processor. The live migration circuit manages a session associated with the communication link while the VM is suspended during migration. The live migration circuit buffers changes to a session state and transfers the buffered session state changes to the destination host for replay after the VM is reactivated on the destination host. The live migration circuit keeps the sessions alive during migration to alleviate connection losses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system comprises an interface to receive a plurality of packets; and a plurality of processor units to execute a plurality of transmission sub-interfaces, each transmission sub-interface to perform hierarchical quality of service (HQoS) scheduling on a distinct subset of the plurality of packets, wherein each transmission sub-interface is to schedule its subset of the plurality of packets for transmission by a network interface controller by assigning the packets of the subset to a plurality of transmission queues that each correspond to a distinct traffic class.

Abstract: A safety stock modeling (“SSM”) system is disclosed herein. The SSM system can provide users with the ability to visualize demand data and lead time data at the same time. The SSM system can include a user interface which allows the user to visualize data and manipulate the data. The SSM system provides a safety stock recommendation, which can be updated as the user manipulates the data. The SSM system can allow the user to visualize extreme values or outliers in the data, which can be excluded from the safety stock recommendation.

Abstract: A collar fastening system that includes a collar fastening tool, and a collar loading assembly coupled to the collar fastening tool. The collar loading assembly includes a loading arm that rotates into multiple positions and a holding member coupled to the loading arm. The loading arm positions the holding member between a loading position and an unloading position. The holding member includes an arcuate side wall and a vacuum opening defined in the arcuate side wall. The holding member receives a collar when at the loading position, and selectively holds the collar against the arcuate side wall with a retaining force provided by a vacuum applied via the vacuum opening. The loading arm provides the collar to the collar fastening tool when at the unloading position.

Abstract: Technologies for load-aware traffic steering include a compute device that includes a multi-homed network interface controller (NIC) with a plurality of NICs. The compute device determines a target virtual network function (VNF) of a plurality of VNFs to perform a processing operation on a network packet. The compute device further identifies a first steering point of a first NIC to steer the received network packet to virtual machines (VMs) associated with the target VNF and retrieves a resource utilization metric that corresponds to a usage level of a component of the compute device used by the VMs to process the network packet. Additionally, the compute device determines whether the resource utilization metric indicates a potential overload condition and provides a steering instruction to a second steering point of a second NIC that is usable to redirect the network traffic to the other VMs via the identified second steering point.

Abstract: In one aspect, a vacuum alignment tool for holding and aligning a first fastener with a second fastener is provided. The vacuum alignment tool includes a main body including an end wall having an aperture disposed therein configured to receive at least a portion of the first fastener. The vacuum alignment tool also includes a vacuum receiving portion coupled to the main body. The vacuum receiving portion including a vacuum bore disposed therein, wherein a vacuum channel extends within the main body and within the vacuum receiving portion between the aperture and the vacuum bore.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling the height of a clip of sheet material that is independent from the other steps of the manufacturing, converting and packaging operations. The invention comprises introducing positive pressure air flow after the clip has been at least partially inserted into a carton. Positive pressure air flow is provided in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the clip and transverse to the cut end of the sheet causing the clip to increase in height. The degree of increase may be controlled by controlling the positive air pressure, while the carton acts as a restraint for the clip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a source host including a processor. The processor operates a virtual machine (VM) to communicate network traffic over a communication link. The processor also initiates migration of the VM to a destination host. The processor also suspends the VM during migration of the VM to the destination host. The source host also includes a live migration circuit coupled to the processor. The live migration circuit manages a session associated with the communication link while the VM is suspended during migration. The live migration circuit buffers changes to a session state and transfers the buffered session state changes to the destination host for replay after the VM is reactivated on the destination host. The live migration circuit keeps the sessions alive during migration to alleviate connection losses.

Abstract: A collar fastening system that includes a collar fastening tool, and a collar loading assembly coupled to the collar fastening tool. The collar loading assembly includes a loading arm that rotates into multiple positions and a holding member coupled to the loading arm. The loading arm positions the holding member between a loading position and an unloading position. The holding member includes an arcuate side wall and a vacuum opening defined in the arcuate side wall. The holding member receives a collar when at the loading position, and selectively holds the collar against the arcuate side wall with a retaining force provided by a vacuum applied via the vacuum opening. The loading arm provides the collar to the collar fastening tool when at the unloading position.

Abstract: A computer system having a network of computers configured to assist in order fulfillment and retail sales is disclosed. In one embodiment, consumer application devices with location awareness interact with an Internet based server side (e.g., Portal, Cloud Server, etc.) to identify product offerings available based on location of the consumer application device (Proximity Based Offerings). Consumers may query offerings from Food Service Operators (FSOs) or other merchants and request purchase capabilities for offerings made available through the FSO/merchant existing supply chain. FSOs/merchants may control proximity parameters for product offerings. FSOs may allow multiple services for their customers rather than being only a provider of prepared meals.

Abstract: One example of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manipulating a fastener. The apparatus comprises a chamber that includes a first location and a second location. A first actuator is movable between a first position, contiguous with the first location, and a second position, contiguous with the second location. A second actuator is movable between a third position, contiguous with the second location, and a fourth position, contiguous with a third location. A third actuator is movable between a fifth position, contiguous with the third location, and a sixth position, contiguous with the fourth location. The third location is at least partially outside the chamber, and the fourth location is entirely outside the chamber.

Abstract: An automated apparatus for use in selectively installing temporary fasteners in an assembly is provided. The apparatus includes an end effector, a cutting mechanism coupled to the end effector and that forms an opening in the assembly when a potential opening location is substantially aligned with a cutting mechanism center point. The apparatus also includes at least one of a first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly coupled to the end effector. The first sub-assembly includes a temporary fastener insertion mechanism that inserts a temporary fastener through the opening in the assembly when the opening is substantially aligned with an insertion mechanism center point different from the cutting mechanism center point. The second sub-assembly includes a temporary fastener removal mechanism that removes installed temporary fasteners from the assembly when the installed temporary fastener is substantially aligned with a removal mechanism center point different from the cutting mechanism center point.

Abstract: In one aspect, a vacuum alignment tool for holding and aligning a first fastener with a second fastener is provided. The vacuum alignment tool includes a main body including an end wall having an aperture disposed therein configured to receive at least a portion of the first fastener. The vacuum alignment tool also includes a vacuum receiving portion coupled to the main body. The vacuum receiving portion including a vacuum bore disposed therein, wherein a vacuum channel extends within the main body and within the vacuum receiving portion between the aperture and the vacuum bore.

Abstract: Improvements in a urinal drip pan. The drip pan has pivotal arm, a collection tray and a pouring spout to empty the collection tray. The collection tray provides an enlarged area outside of a urinal to collect any drippings that coming from the person urinating that does not remain within the urinal. The pivotal arms provide a controlled rotational path for the collection tray to be emptied in the urinal. The arm locking positions are elongated slots that reduce a potential for the collection tray to tip when kicked or if a person steps on a corner or side of the collection tray. The collection tray has elevated ribs to keep feet or shoes out of fluid that can be present in the bottom of the collection tray.

Abstract: One example of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manipulating a fastener. The apparatus comprises a chamber that includes a first location and a second location. A first actuator is movable between a first position, contiguous with the first location, and a second position, contiguous with the second location. A second actuator is movable between a third position, contiguous with the second location, and a fourth position, contiguous with a third location. A third actuator is movable between a fifth position, contiguous with the third location, and a sixth position, contiguous with the fourth location. The third location is at least partially outside the chamber, and the fourth location is entirely outside the chamber.

Abstract: In an embodiment, circuitry may be provided that may execute at least one interface process in a user space of a host. The host, in operation, also may have a kernel space. The at least one process may provide at least one interface, at least in part, between at least one virtual appliance and at least one virtual data plane. The at least one virtual data plane may facilitate communication between at least one physical device and the at least one virtual appliance via the at least one interface. The at least one physical device may appear to the at least one virtual appliance, when the at least one virtual appliance communicates with the at least one physical device via the at least one interface, as at least one local device. The at least one virtual appliance and the at least one interface may be resident in the user space.