Abstract: A system and method for managing computerized resources, including: associating a first server instance with a plurality of keys defining: a stage within a software development lifecycle, application information, a middleware type, and an operational capability (where each of the plurality of keys refers to a corresponding database); determining application dependencies and/or database dependencies based on one or more of the plurality of keys; and executing computer tasks within a computer cluster based on the determined dependencies, where the computer cluster includes the first server instance associated with the keys. Some embodiments may provide a user interface (UI) to display real time information describing tasks running on the computer cluster. Computer tasks executed according to some embodiments may be included in a deployment process of a software application, where the deployment process includes a plurality of task orchestration tools.

Abstract: A surgical slush machine may be draped by positioning a portion of a surgical drape over a basin of the surgical slush system. The drape can carry a piston attachment member defining a receiving cavity on a bottom side of the surgical drape. The piston attachment member can be connected to a drape engagement member positioned on an end of a piston of the surgical slush machine. For example, the receiving cavity can be positioned over a drape engagement plate and one or more alignment members extending outwardly from the drape engagement plate. The piston attachment member of the surgical drape can be pressed downwardly on the drape engagement plate and the one or more alignment member and, in some configurations, rotationally interlocked together.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid mixtures form unsymmetrical ketones in yields approaching statistical using zirconia catalysts promoted with Group IA and IIA elements. Active catalysts exist in their monoclinic or tetragonal but not cubic form. And the level of promoter loading is generally less than ten percent. The advantages of this catalyst over other ketonization catalysts include its high selectivity to ketones, its low formation of dehydrogenated byproducts, and its stability. The catalyst stability permits its regeneration to remove carbon accumulations by air oxidation. This regeneration restores full catalytic activity.

Abstract: A grain transport trailer includes a frame having wheels secured thereto. A hopper is secured to the frame. The hopper has side walls arranged in a spaced-apart relationship to one another to define an interior region. The side walls are arranged to slope convergingly toward a discharge chute. A number of nozzles are coupled to the hopper and positioned to introduce high-pressure gas into the interior region.

Abstract: Restroom sanitary exit methodology and systems are for users to exit a restroom without touching the exit door or the door opening fixture. The methodology includes: providing a restroom with an exit door that opens inwardly with a door opening fixture on its inside and a hand wipe dispenser containing a plurality of sequential hand wipes having a width no greater than nine inches; removing a hand wipe from the dispenser; placing the wipe between user's hand and the opening fixture of the door; opening the at least one exit door by a user's hand with the wipe without direct contact between the user's hand and the opening fixture; and disposing of the hand wipe. The system is the collection of physical components involved.

Abstract: A business method is disclosed wherein a warranty against theft is sold by a vendor to an automotive dealer for substantially each vehicle in its inventory, the warranty being in favour of the dealer and its assigns and cancellable, for full credit, by the dealer if it is made the subject of a dealer trade. In order for the warranty to be in effect, the dealer must apply indicia to the windows of the vehicle when it enters inventory, and must attempt to charge vehicle purchasers a fee. The vendor arms the dealer with material describing the likelihood of a vehicle being stolen and which explains the steps taken by the dealer to obtain the benefit of the warranty for the purchaser, specifically, the etching service, and the benefits afforded by the warranty.