Extended reality system for training and evaluation

A tracking system includes a host station and a sensor station. The sensor station includes transmitters transmitting an IR synchronous signal and IR laser signal. The system includes a head-mounted display and a tracked object, which has a plurality of object sensors. The tracked object determines its location and orientation relative to the sensor station based on the IR signals. The tracked object transmits the location and orientation to the host station. The host station determines an actual flight path of the tracked object during an object tracking event; generates a predicted flight path of the tracked object; and renders an image of a virtual object on a display of the head-mounted display. The image includes a virtual object corresponding to the tracked object, wherein the image is rendered in a VR environment such that the virtual object moves along the actual flight path and the predicted flight path.

Systems and methods for the biometric analysis of index founder populations

Systems, methods and apparatus for associating a clinical parameter with one or more candidate chromosomal regions in the human genome are provided. An index founder population is identified in a test population based upon the genotype X of each member of the test population such that the posterior probability Pr(K|X) for the index founder population is greater for K=1 than any other integer K, where K is the number of subpopulations in the index founder population. The clinical parameter is measured for each respective member of the index founder population. Then a quantitative phenotypic analysis is performed between (i) the genotype X of each respective member of the index founder population and (ii) the clinical parameter thereby identifying one or more candidate chromosomal regions in the human genome that associate with the clinical parameter.

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the Interleukin 4 Receptor Alpha gene

Polynucleotides comprising one or more of 38 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human Interleukin 4 Receptor Alpha(IL4Rα) gene are described. Compositions and methods for detecting one or more of these polymorphisms are also disclosed. In addition, various genotypes and haplotypes for IL4Rα gene that exist in the population are described.

EXTENDED REALITY SYSTEM FOR TRAINING AND EVALUATION

A tracking system includes a host station and a sensor station. The sensor station includes transmitters transmitting an IR synchronous signal and IR laser signal. The system includes a head-mounted display and a tracked object, which has a plurality of object sensors. The tracked object determines its location and orientation relative to the sensor station based on the IR signals. The tracked object transmits the location and orientation to the host station. The host station determines an actual flight path of the tracked object during an object tracking event; generates a predicted flight path of the tracked object; and renders an image of a virtual object on a display of the head-mounted display. The image includes a virtual object corresponding to the tracked object, wherein the image is rendered in a VR environment such that the virtual object moves along the actual flight path and the predicted flight path.

Loading of web resources

A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application.

INCORPORATING WEB APPLICATIONS INTO WEB PAGES AT THE NETWORK LEVEL

A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. 1. A method in a proxy server for automatically including a plurality of web applications on one or more web pages , the method comprising: receiving instructions that cause the plurality of web applications to be installed in a network resource that is of a domain that is hosted at an origin server, wherein the instructions are received as a result of a selection of an owner or operator of the network resource to install the plurality of web applications on at least that network resource;', 'receiving, from a client device, a request for the network resource that is of the domain that is hosted at the origin server, wherein the request is received at the proxy server as a result of a Domain Name System (DNS) request for the domain resolving to the proxy server, wherein the origin server is one of a plurality of origin servers that belong to different domains that resolve to the proxy server and are owned by different entities;', 'retrieving the requested network resource, wherein at a time when the requested network resource is retrieved that network resource does not include the plurality of web applications;', 'determining, based on the received instructions, that the plurality of web applications are to be installed within the network resource;', ' ...

Bearing bracket and system for a machine

A bearing system for a machine includes a bearing housing configured to constrain motion of a part within the machine, the bearing housing having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. The bearing system also includes a bearing bracket configured to secure the bearing housing to the machine, the bearing bracket formed to cover more than a half and less than all of the circular cross-sectional shape of the bearing housing.

MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATION RATING

A system includes a ratings server that receives the list of top applications from a source external to the ratings server and selects at least a subset of the top applications based at least in part on a rank of each of the top applications in the list. The system further includes a test server that tests at least one characteristic of each of the subset of top applications selected by the ratings server and outputs a rating representing the at least one characteristic. The ratings server determines a behavior of each of the subset of top applications based on the rating and publishes the behavior of the subset of top applications for access by a user over a communication network. 1. A method comprising:identifying a plurality of top applications;selecting at least a subset of the top applications based on a rank of each of the plurality of top applications identified;testing at least one characteristic of each of the subset of the top applications to determine a behavior of each of the subset of the top applications; andpublishing the behavior of each of the subset of the top applications via a ratings server accessible to a user over a communication network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the top applications are those downloaded by users most often relative to a predetermined amount of time and the rank reflects an ordering from the most downloaded application toward the least downloaded application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting at least a subset of the top applications includes identifying a predetermined number of the plurality of top applications based at least in part on the rank of each of the plurality of top applications.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein testing the at least one characteristic includes determining a rating of the at least one characteristic claim 1 , and wherein the behavior of each of the subset of the top applications is based at least in part on the rating.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the behavior is determined ...

INCORPORATING WEB APPLICATIONS INTO WEB PAGES AT THE NETWORK LEVEL

A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. 1. A method in a proxy server for automatically including a plurality of web applications on one or more web pages , the method comprising the following operations performed by the proxy server:receiving, from a client device, a request for a network resource that is of a domain that is hosted at an origin server;retrieving the requested network resource, wherein at a time when the requested network resource is retrieved that network resource does not include the plurality of web applications;determining that a plurality of web applications are to be installed within the network resource;automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications; andtransmitting a response to the client device, the response including the modified network resource.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications includes the proxy server performing the following: determining a position in the retrieved network resource for that web application,', 'scanning the retrieved network resource to locate the determined position, and', 'inserting the web application at the located position., 'for each of the plurality of web applications, performing the ...

Method and Apparatus for Automatically Optimizing the Loading of Images in a Cloud-Based Proxy Service

A request for a web page is received at a proxy server. The request originates from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of those images, initially request those images when parsing the page. The proxy server also adds code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, causes at least two of the images to be requested with a single request. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device.

DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration. 1. A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product , the dispenser assembly comprising:a bottle configured to store the product;a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle;a mounting component; andan enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.2. A dispenser assembly in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a top portion claim 1 , a pair of ribs extending from the top portion claim 1 , and a handle portion extending between the pair of ribs claim 1 , and wherein the bottle comprises a bulge sized to be positioned within an aperture defined by the top portion claim 1 , the pair of ribs claim 1 , and the handle portion.3. A dispenser assembly in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the venting pump comprises a nozzle portion claim 2 , and wherein depressing the handle portion causes the nozzle portion to move inwards and dispense the product from the bottle.4. A dispenser assembly in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the handle portion comprises a pair of symmetrical brackets that directly engage corresponding flanges on the nozzle portion of the venting pump.5. A dispenser ...

Method and Apparatus for Automatically Optimizing the Loading of Images in a Cloud-Based Proxy Service

A web page is received at a client device. The web page includes at least one reference to an image. The client device determines a display size of the image. The client device transmits a request for the image, where the request includes an indication of a set of one or more requested dimensions for the image that is equal or substantially equal to the determined display size. The client device receives the image having a size that is equal or substantially equal to the set of requested dimensions, and the client device displays the image. 1. A method in a client device , the method comprising: determining a display size of the image;', 'determining that an image placeholder corresponding to the image is in a viewport of a client network application of the client device or within a defined distance from the viewport; and', 'responsive to the determination that the image placeholder corresponding to the image is within the viewport of the client network application of the client device or within a defined distance from the viewport, causing the client device to transmit a request for the image, the request including an indication of a set of one or more requested dimensions for the image that is equal or substantially equal to the determined display size;, 'receiving a web page, wherein the web page includes at least one reference to an image, and wherein the web page includes a set of one or more client-side scripts or one or more references to one or more client side scripts that, when executed by the client device, perform the followingreceiving the image, the image having a size that is equal or substantially equal to the set of requested dimensions; anddisplaying the image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining a set of presented dimensions for the image claim 1 , the set of presented dimensions indicating how the image is configured to be displayed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the set of presented dimensions for the image ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY OPTIMIZING THE LOADING OF IMAGES IN A CLOUD-BASED PROXY SERVICE

A request is received at a proxy server for a web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of images, request that image until the location where that image is to be displayed is within a viewport of the client network application or within a defined distance from the viewport of the client network application. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device. 1. A method for automatically optimizing the loading of images of a web page , the method comprising:receiving a request for the web page that originates from a client network application of a client device, the web page including a plurality of or more references to a plurality of images respectively;retrieving the requested web page;modifying code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of the plurality of images, request that image until the location where that image is to be displayed is within a viewport of the client network application or within a defined distance from the viewport of the client network application; andtransmitting the modified web page to the client device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the code of the retrieved web page includes adding a set of one or more client-side scripts or one or more references to one or more client-side scripts that claim 1 , when executed by the client network application claim 1 , cause the client network application to make a request for only those of the plurality of images whose corresponding image placeholders are within the viewport of the client network application or within the defined distance from the viewport of the client network application.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ...

THREAD-SAFE DEVELOPMENT IN A MULTI-THREADED SYSTEM

A method for thread-safe development of a computer program configured for parallel thread execution comprises maintaining a digital record of read or write access to a data object from each of a plurality of sibling threads executing on a computer system. Pursuant to each instance of read or write access from a given sibling thread, an entry comprising an indicator of the access type is added to the digital record. The method further comprises assessing the thread safety of the read or write access corresponding to each entry in the digital record and identifying one or more thread-unsafe instances of read or write access based on the assessment of thread safety.

Using bounding volume representations for raytracing dynamic units within a virtual space

The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media to efficiently render movable three-dimensional objects within a virtual space. For example, systems disclosed herein may identify a voxel representation of a three-dimensional unit that includes voxel volumes associated with bones from a bone structure of the three-dimensional unit. The systems described herein may further maintain a voxel index including pixel data mapped to corresponding bones and voxel volumes for use in rendering pixels of a pixel space. The systems described herein may utilize raytracing to render an identified voxel representation based on pixel data from the voxel index. The systems disclosed herein may significantly reduce expense of processing resource over conventional rendering methods that involve transforming thousands of vertices of three-dimensional mesh models.

Method and apparatus for automatically optimizing the loading of images in a cloud-based proxy service

A request is received at a proxy server for a web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of images, request that image until the location where that image is to be displayed is within a viewport of the client network application or within a defined distance from the viewport of the client network application. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device.

DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE MATERIAL

In one aspect, a dispenser is provided herein for dispensing flowable material, such as sunscreen lotion, including a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element is also provided having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening. Advantageously, the dispenser of the subject invention allows for a generally isobaric environment to be created which acts evenly about the flexible pouch. This allows for a more even application of pressure acting against, and a more complete depletion, of the optional flexible pouch. 115-. (canceled)16. A dispenser for dispensing flowable material , the dispenser comprising:a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume to accommodate flowable material, wherein deformation of said body from a natural state causes a reduction of volume of said closed volume;a discharge element having at least one discharge opening defined therein;at least one valve regulating the flow of the flowable material through said at least one discharge opening; and,a vent formed to communicate atmosphere outside of said body with said closed volume, wherein said vent allows for introduction of air into said closed volume to facilitate restoration of said body to said natural state after being deformed,wherein said discharge element includes a spatula-shaped applicator having opposing faces joined by, and terminating at, a free edge;wherein the discharge element is ...

COLOSTOMY BALLOON PLUG

The colostomy balloon plug has three parallel conduits with a combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at one end of the largest central first conduit. The largest central first conduit is open at one end and has the combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at its other end, for elimination of bowel gas. A shorter parallel second conduit terminates on one end in a first balloon and on a second end in a first one-way valve. A shortest parallel third conduit terminates on one end in a second balloon and on a second end in a second one-way valve. A syringe and extension conduit is selectively attached to the two one-way valves. Air, saline solution or sterilized water can be introduced from the syringe through the one-way valves of the extension conduit to inflate the two balloons about the largest central first conduit. The one-way valves prevent deflation of the balloons unless the shorter or shortest parallel conduits are cut to allow the fluid from the two balloons to exit and deflate the balloons. 1. A colostomy balloon plug device including a proximal end and a distal end , comprising:three parallel conduits including a largest central first conduit, a shorter parallel second conduit and a shortest parallel third conduit, wherein the largest central first conduit having a proximal first end and a distal second end;a first balloon surrounding the largest central first conduit and the shorter parallel second conduit at the distal end of the colostomy balloon plug device;a second balloon surrounding the three parallel conduits at a central portion of the colostomy balloon plug device between the distal end and the proximal end of the colostomy balloon plug device;the second shorter parallel conduit including a first end and a second end, the shorter parallel second conduit being in fluid communication with the first balloon on the first end of the shorter parallel second conduit and in communication with a first one-way valve on the second end of the shorter ...

Emergency alert system

An emergency alert system is described. The emergency alert system comprises at least one alert device; a control module connected to the alert device for managing the emergency alert system 5 through radio frequency communications over a radio link; and a portable remote-control unit for sending a signal to the control module, via the radio link, upon a user activating the remote-control unit to trigger an emergency alert using the alert device, wherein the control module is used to determine a physical location of the portable remote-control unit via the radio link in the event of the emergency alert being triggered.

Method and Apparatus for Automatically Optimizing the Loading of Images in a Cloud-Based Proxy Service

A request for a web page is received at a proxy server. The request originates from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of those images, initially request those images when parsing the page. The proxy server also adds code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, causes at least two of the images to be requested with a single request. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device. 1. A method for automatically optimizing the loading of images of a web page , the method comprising:receiving a request for the web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device, the web page including a plurality of references to a plurality of images respectively;retrieving the requested web page; modifying code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of the plurality of images, initially request those images when parsing the web page, and', 'adding code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, cause at least two of the plurality of images to be requested with a single request; and, 'modifying the retrieved web page including,'}transmitting the modified web page to the client device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the client network application of the client device, a single request for at least two of the images referenced in the web page;retrieving the at least two of the images; andtransmitting the at least two of the images to the client device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the client network application of the client device, a single request for at least two of the images ...

LOADING OF WEB RESOURCES

A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application. 1. A method in a server for improving the loading of web resources , the method comprising:receiving a request from a client network application for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document, wherein the request identifies a domain that hosts the HTML document;retrieving the requested document;automatically modifying a plurality of objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of the plurality of objects by the client network application will be deferred;inserting a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document, wherein the client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the plurality of objects; andtransmitting the modified HTML document to the client network application.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server is a proxy server claim 1 , and wherein the request is received at the proxy server as a result of a Domain Name System (DNS) request for the domain resolving to the proxy server.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the client-side script loader is configured to be executed by the client network application only after the client network application ...

INCORPORATING WEB APPLICATIONS INTO WEB PAGES AT THE NETWORK LEVEL

A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. 1. A method in a proxy server for automatically including a plurality of web applications on one or more web pages , the method comprising the following operations performed by the proxy server:receiving, from a client device, a request for a network resource that is of a domain that is hosted at an origin server;retrieving the requested network resource, wherein at a time when the requested network resource is retrieved that network resource does not include the plurality of web applications;determining that a plurality of web applications are to be installed within the network resource;automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications; andtransmitting a response to the client device, the response including the modified network resource.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications includes the proxy server performing the following: determining a position in the retrieved network resource for that web application,', 'scanning the retrieved network resource to locate the determined position, and', 'inserting the web application at the located position., 'for each of the plurality of web applications, performing the ...

Small Watercraft Launching Device

A lifting device for lifting and holding a small watercraft in a fixed position and that includes a support structure and a lifting mechanism. The support structure supports the lifting mechanism in a body of water, usually with some form of flotation device. The lifting mechanism is movable between a raised position that holds the watercraft steady and in a fixed position and a lowered position in which the watercraft is floating in the water. A handle bar assembly allows a user to maneuver the lifting mechanism between the positions.

Dispenser assembly

A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.

DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE MATERIAL

In one aspect, a dispenser is provided herein for dispensing flowable material, such as sunscreen lotion, including a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element is also provided having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening. Advantageously, the dispenser of the subject invention allows for a generally isobaric environment to be created which acts evenly about the flexible pouch. This allows for a more even application of pressure acting against, and a more complete depletion, of the optional flexible pouch. 1. A dispenser for dispensing flowable material , the dispenser comprising:a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume to accommodate flowable material, wherein deformation of said body from a natural state causes a reduction of volume of said closed volume;a discharge element having at least one discharge opening defined therein;at least one valve regulating the flow of the flowable material through said at least one discharge opening; and,a vent formed to communicate atmosphere outside of said body with said closed volume, wherein said vent allows for introduction of air into said closed volume to facilitate restoration of said body to said natural state after being deformed,wherein, said body being configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of said body causes sufficient reduction of volume of said closed volume so that the flowable material is ...

Method and Apparatus for Automatically Optimizing the Loading of Images in a Cloud-Based Proxy Service

A request for a web page is received at a proxy server. The request originates from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of those images, initially request those images when parsing the page. The proxy server also adds code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, causes at least two of the images to be requested with a single request. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device. 1. A method for automatically optimizing the loading of images of a web page , the method comprising:receiving a request for the web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device, the web page including a plurality of references to a plurality of images respectively;retrieving the requested web page; modifying code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of the plurality of images, initially request those images when parsing the web page, and', 'adding code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, cause at least two of the plurality of images to be requested with a single request; and, 'modifying the retrieved web page including,'}transmitting the modified web page to the client device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the client network application of the client device, a single request for at least two of the images referenced in the web page;retrieving the at least two of the images; andtransmitting the at least two of the images to the client device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the client network application of the client device, a single request for at least two of the images ...

Method and Apparatus for Automatically Optimizing the Loading of Images in a Cloud-Based Proxy Service

A request for a web page is received at a proxy server. The request originates from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of those images, initially request those images when parsing the page. The proxy server also adds code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, causes at least two of the images to be requested with a single request. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device. 1. A method for automatically optimizing the loading of images of a web page , the method comprising:receiving a request for the web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device, the web page including a plurality of references to a plurality of images respectively;retrieving the requested web page;modifying the retrieved web page including adding code to the retrieved web page that, when executed by the client network application, cause at least two of the plurality of images to be requested with a single request;transmitting the modified web page to the client device;receiving from the client network application of the client device, the single request for at least two of the images referenced in the modified web page, wherein the at least two of the images are sourced at different domains;retrieving the at least two of the images; andtransmitting a single response to the client network application that includes the at least two of the images.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:wherein prior to transmitting the at least two images to the client network application,degrading the retrieved at least two of the images to reduce the file size of the at least two of the images; andwherein the at least two images ...

DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration. 1. A method of assembling a dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product , the method comprising:connecting a venting pump to a bottle configured to store the product, the venting pump configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle;connecting an enclosure to a mounting component in an open configuration;inserting the bottle into the enclosure while the enclosure is in the open configuration; andmoving the enclosure relative to the mounting component to transition the enclosure into a closed configured that secures the bottle within the enclosure.2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein connecting an enclosure comprises connecting an enclosure that includes a top portion claim 1 , a pair of ribs extending from the top portion claim 1 , and a handle portion extending between the pair of ribs claim 1 , and wherein inserting the bottle comprises inserting a bottle that includes a bulge sized to be positioned within an aperture defined by the top portion claim 1 , the pair of ribs claim 1 , and the handle portion.3. A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein connecting an enclosure comprises connecting an enclosure that includes a pair of symmetrical brackets that directly engage corresponding flanges on the venting pump.4. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising connecting a bracing component to the mounting component claim 1 , the bracing component including an arcuate wall ...

Modulation schemes for on-board diagnostic exhaust system

The invention includes an on-board diagnostic system for monitoring exhaust gas from an automotive combustion engine and includes a sample port connected to the exhaust piping, preferably downstream from the catalytic converter. The exhaust port leads to a sample cell to which an infrared spectrometry system is operably connected to measure the concentration of hydrocarbons in the sample cell. An air pump is connected to the exhaust port and communicates with the sample cell. The air pump is operated to continuously purge the sample cell by pushing small amounts of clean air through the sample cell into the exhaust.

Process for amplifying,detecting and/or cloning nucleic acid sequences

Process for amplifying, detecting, and/or cloning nucleic acid sequences

The novelty comprises a process for amplifying and detecting any target nucleic acid sequence (I) contd. in a nucleic acid or mixt. and for distinguishing between two different sequences in a nucleic acid. The process comprises treating separate complementary strands of the nucleic acid with a molar excess of two oligonucleotide primers, extending the primers to form complementary primer extension prods. which act as templates for synthesising (I), and detecting (I) so amplified. In an embodiment (also claimed), the synthesis of (I) is effected opt. in the presence of DMSO or at up to 45 deg.C, restriction enzymes are added for each of restriction sites present on the 5' end of the primers used, and after cleavage, the prod. is ligated into a cloning vector. The process may also be used (claimed) to synthesise a nucleic acid fragment from an existing nucleic acid fragment (II) having fewer nucleotides than the fragment being synthesised and two oligonucleotide primers. The prod. comprises a core segment, which is (II), and right and left segments representing the nucleotide sequence present in the 5' ends of the two primers, the 3' ends of which are complementary to the 3' ends of the single strands produced by sepg. the strands of (II).

Dispenser for dispensing flowable material

【課題】塗布作業性を改善した容器を提供する。【解決手段】流動性材料を収容するための、内部に配置される可撓性パウチを含む閉鎖容積１４を取り囲む弾性的に変形可能な本体１２を備える。可撓性パウチから吐出開口２０を通る流れを調節する少なくとも１つの弁２２ａと、少なくとも１つの吐出開口２０を含む吐出要素が更に提供される。本体の変形の閾値が流動性材料を閉鎖本体から吐出開口２０を通って追い出し、または可撓性パウチ上に作用する閉鎖容積１４の圧力が十分に上昇するように、本体１２が構成され、その結果、可撓性パウチ内に収容されている流動性材料が吐出開口２０を通って閉鎖容積１４から追い出される。可撓性パウチの周りには、概ね等圧環境が生成されることを可能にする。これによって、可撓性パウチに対してより一層均等に圧力が加わり、かつ可撓性パウチをより完全に押下することが可能になる。【選択図】図２１

A method for detecting the presence or absence of at least one specific nucleic acid sequence in a sample or for distinguishing two different nucleic acid sequences in this sample

Methods for obtaining and using haplotype data

Methods, computer program(s) and database(s) to analyze and make use of gene haplotype information. These include methods, program, and database to find and measure the frequency of haplotypes in the general population; methods, program, and database to find correlation's between an individual's haplotypes or genotypes and a clinical outcome; methods, program, and database to predict an individual's haplotypes from the individual's genotype for a gene; and methods, program, and database to predict an individual's clinical response to a treatment based on the individual's genotype or haplotype.

Dispenser for dispensing flowable material

In one aspect, a dispenser is provided herein for dispensing flowable material, such as sunscreen lotion, including a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element is also provided having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening. Advantageously, the dispenser of the subject invention allows for a generally isobaric environment to be created which acts evenly about the flexible pouch. This allows for a more even application of pressure acting against, and a more complete depletion, of the optional flexible pouch.

Coaxial connector

Loading of web resources

A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application.

Systems and methods for voicing text in an interactive programming guide

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the interleukin-1 beta gene

Polynucleotides comprising one or more of 4 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human interleukin-1 beta (IL1B) gene are described. Compositions and methods for detecting one or more of these polymorphisms are also disclosed. In addition, various genotypes and haplotypes for the IL1B gene that exist in the population are described.

Colostomy balloon plug

The colostomy balloon plug has three parallel conduits with a combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at one end of the largest central first conduit. The largest central first conduit is open at one end and has the combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at its other end, for elimination of bowel gas. A shorter parallel second conduit terminates on one end in a first balloon and on a second end in a first one-way valve. A shortest parallel third conduit terminates on one end in a second balloon and on a second end in a second one-way valve. A syringe and extension conduit is selectively attached to the two one-way valves. Air, saline solution or sterilized water can be introduced from the syringe through the one-way valves of the extension conduit to inflate the two balloons about the largest central first conduit. The one-way valves prevent deflation of the balloons unless the shorter or shortest parallel conduits are cut to allow the fluid from the two balloons to exit and deflate the balloons.

Systems and methods for providing a personal channel via television

Systems and methods for voicing text in an interactive programming guide

Systems and methods are provided for enhanced television services such as an interactive audio programming guide for a television. Users may use an input device, such as a remote control, to select display objects displayed on an output device, such as a television, as part of an interactive programming guide. An IPG module on a network terminal, such as a set top box, may determine whether the display object requires an audio representation. If an audio representation is required, the set top box may transmit an audio representation of the display object to the television to be played for the user.

Dispenser for dispensing flowable material

In one aspect, a dispenser is provided herein for dispensing flowable material, such as sunscreen lotion, including a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element is also provided having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening. Advantageously, the dispenser of the subject invention allows for a generally isobaric environment to be created which acts evenly about the flexible pouch. This allows for a more even application of pressure acting against, and a more complete depletion, of the optional flexible pouch.

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the death-associated protein 6 gene

Polynucleotides comprising one or more of 19 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human death-associated protein 6 (DAXX) gene are described. Compositions and methods for detecting one or more of these polymorphisms are also disclosed. In addition, various genotypes and haplotypes for DAXX gene that exist in the population are described.

Energy absorbing container

An energy absorbing container (100) including a shell formed of a plastic material, one or more energy absorbing components (108) for absorbing energy resulting from impact loads, the energy absorbing components securing a bottle (102) stored within the container to prevent movement of the bottle within the container, and an opening mechanism for opening the container and allowing the placement or removal of a bottle therefrom.

Coated fuel injector valve

An electromagnetic fuel injector having improved wear characteristics comprises a body having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet. A valve seat is sealably connected to the body, and a moveable valve member positioned at the fuel outlet for controlling the flow of fuel from the outlet comprises a valve outlet element that provides a sealing interface with the valve seat. The valve member and included valve outlet element further comprise wear surfaces that are subject to repeated impact and/or sliding contact; at least a portion of these wear surfaces comprise an applied layer of diamond-like carbon (DLC) stabilized by inclusion of greater than 30 weight percent of a carbide-forming material selected from the group consisting of silicon, titanium, and tungsten.

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1a gene

Polynucleotides comprising one or more of 3 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A gene (HTR1A) gene are described. Compositions and methods for detecting one or more of these polymorphisms are also disclosed. In addition, various genotypes and haplotypes for HTR1A gene that exist in the population are described.

Colostomy balloon plug

The colostomy balloon plug has three parallel conduits with a combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at one end of the largest central first conduit. The largest central first conduit is open at one end and has the combined charcoal and hydrophobic filter at its other end, for elimnation of bowel gas. A shorter parallel second conduit terminates on one end of a first balloon and on a second end in a first one -way valve. A shortest parallel third conduit terminates on one end in a second balloon and on a second end in a second one-way valve. A syringe and extension conduit is selectively attached to the two one-way valves. The one-way valves prevent deflation of the balloon unless the shorter or shortest parallel conduits are cut to allow the fluid from the two balloons to exit and deflate the balloons.

Kit for use in amplifying and detecting nucleic acid sequences

ABSTRACT The present invention is directed to a kit for the amplification and detection of at least one specific nucleic acid sequence in a sample, which kit comprises in packaged form, a multicontainer unit comprising: (a) primer for each different specific nucleic acid sequence being amplified and detected, selected so as to provide a primer substantially complementary to each strand of each specific sequence such that the extension product synthesized from one primer, when it is separated from its complement, serves as a template for synthesis of an extension product of the other primer; (b) means for synthesizing primer extension products; and (c) means for detecting the amplified sequence or sequences.

Production of nitric acid

1,243,451. Nitric acid. CHEMICAL CONSTRUCTION CORP. 10 March, 1969 [14 March, 1968], No. 12587/69. Heading C1A. Concentrated nitric acid is produced by cooling to between - 40‹ and 15‹ C. a process gas stream containing nitrogen oxides and water vapour, contacting the residual gas stream with water or an aqueous solution of nitric acid in a first absorption zone to form aqueous nitric acid, passing air first through the condensate to strip nitrogen oxides and oxidize nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide and then, in a second absorption zone, through the aqueous nitric acid formed in the first zone and withdrawing the concentrated acid. The gas stream may be initially cooled to condense dilute acid which is passed to the second absorption zone. In Fig. 1, the gas stream is cooled in condenser 10, the first absorption zone is tower 13 and the second absorption zone is section 36 of tower 35. Stripping and bleaching occur in towers 24 and 28. Air may be passed up through the first absorption zone so that nitrogen dioxide is formed which may be absorbed. The gas stream may be divided into two portions, one proceeding directly to the first absorption zone the other being cooled in condenser 10. The nitric acid obtained from the first absorption zone normally contains 50 to 65% by weight of acid, and it may be divided into two portions, one being withdrawn as product and the other proceeding to the second absorbing zone. The tail gas stream from the second zone may be passed to the first zone. In a modification of the process the stripping and absorption of the condensate are effected at a pressure between 3 kg./sq. cm. and 100 kg./sq. cm. In a second modification, after initial condensation, the dilute acid obtained is distilled to obtain a 50 to 68% nitric acid solution which is passed to the second zone. The final product acid may also be distilled, the vapour being essentially anhydrous acid, and the remaining acid being 68% nitric acid which may be recycled to the second ...

Energy absorbing container

An energy absorbing container (100) including a shell formed of a plastic material, one or more energy absorbing components (108) for absorbing energy resulting from impact loads, the energy absorbing components securing a bottle (102) stored within the container to prevent movement of the bottle within the container, and an opening mechanism for opening the container and allowing the placement or removal of a bottle therefrom.

Process for amplifying, detecting, and/or cloning nucleic acid sequences

The novelty comprises a process for amplifying and detecting any target nucleic acid sequence (I) contd. in a nucleic acid or mixt. and for distinguishing between two different sequences in a nucleic acid. The process comprises treating separate complementary strands of the nucleic acid with a molar excess of two oligonucleotide primers, extending the primers to form complementary primer extension prods. which act as templates for synthesising (I), and detecting (I) so amplified. In an embodiment (also claimed), the synthesis of (I) is effected opt. in the presence of DMSO or at up to 45 deg.C, restriction enzymes are added for each of restriction sites present on the 5' end of the primers used, and after cleavage, the prod. is ligated into a cloning vector. The process may also be used (claimed) to synthesise a nucleic acid fragment from an existing nucleic acid fragment (II) having fewer nucleotides than the fragment being synthesised and two oligonucleotide primers. The prod. comprises a core segment, which is (II), and right and left segments representing the nucleotide sequence present in the 5' ends of the two primers, the 3' ends of which are complementary to the 3' ends of the single strands produced by sepg. the strands of (II).

Biometric analysis of populations defined by homozygous marker track length

An association or linkage between a genetic locus and a disease phenotype is identified by confirming that a test population comprising a plurality of humans is an index founder population (IFP). This is accomplished by determining that (i) the consanguinity rate of a test population is greater than ten percent and (ii) at least five percent of a portion of the autosomal genome, from which marker genotypes have been measured at an average marker density of at least 1 marker per 100 kilobases of genome in each human in at least fifty percent of the humans in the test population, is encompassed by homozygous marker tract lengths that are at least one megabase long. A genetic analysis between (i) the disease phenotype exhibited by the IFP, and (ii) IFP genome variation is performed to find the genetic locus linked with or associated with the disease phenotype.

Using bounding volume representations for raytracing dynamic units within a virtual space

The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media to efficiently render movable three-dimensional objects within a virtual space. For example, systems disclosed herein may identify a voxel representation of a three-dimensional unit that includes voxel volumes associated with bones from a bone structure of the three-dimensional unit. The systems described herein may further maintain a voxel index including pixel data mapped to corresponding bones and voxel volumes for use in rendering pixels of a pixel space. The systems described herein may utilize raytracing to render an identified voxel representation based on pixel data from the voxel index. The systems disclosed herein may significantly reduce expense of processing resource over conventional rendering methods that involve transforming thousands of vertices of three-dimensional mesh models.

Einmalkatheter

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the immunoglobulin e receptor beta chain gene

Process for amplifying and detecting nucleic acid sequences

ABSTRACT The present invention provides a process for detecting the presence or absence of at least one specific nucleic acid sequence in a sample or distinguishing between two different nucleic acid sequences in said sample, wherein each nucleic acid sequence to be detected consists of two separate strands, which process comprises amplifying the specific sequence or sequences (if present) by (a) treating the sample with one oligonucleotide primer for each of the two strands of each different specific nucleic acid sequence being detected under hybridizing conditions such that for each strand of each different sequence being detected an extension product of each primer is synthesized which is complementary to each nucleic acid strand, wherein said primers are selected so as to be substantially complementary to each strand of each specific sequence such that the extension product synthesized from one primer, when it is separated from its complement, serves as a template for synthesis of an extension product of the other primer; (b) treating the product of step (a) under denaturing conditions to separate the primer extension products from their templates; (c) treating the product of step (b) with oligonucleotide primers such that a primer extension product is synthesized using each of the single strands produced in step (b) as a template; and detecting the thus amplified sequence or sequences (if present). PROCESS FOR AMPLIFYING AND DETECTING NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES E930228 wmo weuc mspeénou unoeasecnon zamcnugga inane .... ..l.:‘1.fLS

Extended Reality System for Training and Evaluation

A tracking system includes a host station and a sensor station. The sensor station includes transmitters transmitting an IR synchronous signal and IR laser signal. The system includes a head-mounted display and a tracked object, which has a plurality of object sensors. The tracked object determines its location and orientation relative to the sensor station based on the IR signals. The tracked object transmits the location and orientation to the host station. The host station determines an actual flight path of the tracked object during an object tracking event; generates a predicted flight path of the tracked object; and renders an image of a virtual object on a display of the head-mounted display. The image includes a virtual object corresponding to the tracked object, wherein the image is rendered in a VR environment such that the virtual object moves along the actual flight path and the predicted flight path.

Biometric analysis of populations defined by homozygous marker track length

An association or linkage between a genetic locus and a disease phenotype is identified by confirming that a test population comprising a plurality of humans is an index founder population (IFP). This is accomplished by determining that (i) the consanguinity rate of a test population is greater than ten percent and (ii) at least five percent of a portion of the autosomal genome, from which marker genotypes have been measured at an average marker density of at least 1 marker per 100 kilobases of genome in each human in at least fifty percent of the humans in the test population, is encompassed by homozygous marker tract lengths that are at least one megabase long. A genetic analysis between (i) the disease phenotype exhibited by the IFP, and (ii) IFP genome variation is performed to find the genetic locus linked with or associated with the disease phenotype.

Kit til multiplicering og påvisning af nukleinsyresekvenser

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1b gene

Polynucleotides comprising one or more of 3 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1B (HTR1B) gene are described. Compositions and methods for detecting one or more of these polymorphisms are also disclosed. In addition, various genotypes and haplotypes for the HTR1B gene that exist in the population are described.

Dispenser assembly

A dispenser assembly for dispensing a liquid product includes a bottle configured to store the product, a venting pump connected to the bottle and configured to control dispensing of the product from the bottle, a mounting component, and an enclosure connected to the mounting component and engaging the bottle, wherein the enclosure is movable relative to the mounting component between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the bottle is selectively removable from the enclosure when the enclosure is in the open configuration.

Emergency alert system

Korrosionsbeständige elektrische Kontaktelemente für Brennstoffzellen mit Polymerelektrolyt-Membran

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the solute carrier family 6 neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin , member gene

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1b gene

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the dopamine receptor d2 gene

Production of nitric acid

Kit zur verwendung bei der amplifizierung und beim nachweis von nukleinsäuresequenzen

Verfahren zur amplifizierung und zum nachweis von nukleinsäuresequenzen

Systems and methods for providing a shared folder via television

An enhanced television service provides a shared folder over a television network, such as a fiber optic network. Users, the service provider, or trusted sources, share use of a program folder via television. A user recommends content, such as a program listing, to other geographically dispersed subscribers, by sending the content to the subscribers' shared folder. Users may create a personal content guide for use instead of a standard program guide that contains identical listings for all subscribers. The shared folder may consist of programs from a variety of channels as well as other content and may be populated by trusted sources in remote locations. Users may search for content that matches search criteria and may delete or edit listings from the shared folder. The contents of the folder may not only include program listings, but also other content such as movies, television shows, web sites, photos, home videos, etc.

Systems and methods for providing a shared folder via television

Drug target isogenes: polymorphisms in the interleukin-4 gene

Cable network interface circuit

Korrosionsbeständige elektrische Kontaktelemente für Brennstoffzellen mit Polymerelektrolyt-Membran

Cable network interface circuit

An input section of an RF interface is shown in conjunction with a tuner circuit. The input, in one embodiment, is constructed using co-planner wave guide techniques and serves to provide low return loss, low insertion loss, high voltage protection, all within a single housing without causing RF interference problems.

Processo para reduzir emissoes de exaustao de um veiculo movido a alcool

Lifting device, lifting system and method of lifting a load

Disclosed herein is a lifting device, a lifting system and a method of lifting a load. The lifting device comprises a frame couplable to a support; a plurality of wire rope systems coupled to the frame, the plurality of wire rope systems being configured to hold a load relative to the frame, wherein each of the plurality of wire rope systems comprises a wire rope with an independently adjustable operating length; and a plurality of sensors coupled to the frame, the plurality of sensors being configured to sense at least one parameter of the load.

Small watercraft launching device

A lifting device for lifting and holding a small watercraft in a fixed position and that includes a support structure and a lifting mechanism. The support structure supports the lifting mechanism in a body of water, usually with some form of flotation device. The lifting mechanism is movable between a raised position that holds the watercraft steady and in a fixed position and a lowered position in which the watercraft is floating in the water. A handle bar assembly allows a user to maneuver the lifting mechanism between the positions.

Loading of web resources

A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application.

Method and apparatus for automatically optimizing the loading of images in a cloud-based proxy service

A request is received at a proxy server for a web page, the request originating from a client network application of a client device. The requested web page includes multiple references to multiple images. The proxy server retrieves the requested web page. The proxy server modifies code of the retrieved web page such that the client network application will not, for each one of images, request that image until the location where that image is to be displayed is within a viewport of the client network application or within a defined distance from the viewport of the client network application. The proxy server transmits the modified web page to the client device.

Mobile device application rating

A system includes a ratings server that receives the list of top applications from a source external to the ratings server and selects at least a subset of the top applications based at least in part on a rank of each of the top applications in the list. The system further includes a test server that tests at least one characteristic of each of the subset of top applications selected by the ratings server and outputs a rating representing the at least one characteristic. The ratings server determines a behavior of each of the subset of top applications based on the rating and publishes the behavior of the subset of top applications for access by a user over a communication network.