Abstract:
A system and method for creating a hybrid invoice for services provided to a customer by an on-demand data center are disclosed. The method comprises providing a shared computing environment wherein computing resources are shared between the customer and at least one other user; allocating sufficient computing resources from the shared computing environment to provide a requested service; recording in a database the number of computing resource units required to provide the requested service; extracting from the database the number of computing resource units consumed by the customer during a billing period; and calculating a cost for providing the number of computing resource units consumed by the customer during the billing period.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to Chemotactic Cytokine Receptor 1 (CCR1) antagonists and their use in the treatment of tumors of the central nervous system. More specifically, to the treatment of Astrocytic tumors.
Abstract:
According to the principles of the present invention a combination sinker and bait stabilizer for a fishing hook is provided. The device is intended for use with a fishing hook having a curved shaft and a sharp tip extending from the curved shaft. The device includes an attachment portion including an eye adapted for receiving the curved shaft through the sharp tip and for lying on the curved shaft. The device further includes first and second capture members attached to the attachment portion and spaced apart from each other, the first and second capture members lying in a plane lateral to the plane of the fishing hook and extending upwardly to be inserted into a portion of a soft bait to maintain the soft bait laterally to the fishing hook.
Abstract:
A bait holder adapted for securing a fishing hook to a soft plastic bait while fishing a “weedless” technique during bass fishing. The bait holder includes an attachment portion, adapted to be inserted through the eye of the fishing hook for securely attaching to the fishing hook. The bait holder further includes a first hook extending from the attachment portion and being adapted to be inserted through a portion of a soft bait for securing the soft bait to the first end of the fishing hook during use. The bait holder of the present invention allows the fisherman to pull his bait through the thickest of vegetation without the top of the plastic bait sliding down the shaft of the hook.
Abstract:
An apparatus for mixing material in a container includes a platform mounted for simultaneous movement on at least two axes and for supporting a container containing material to be mixed. A motor can be operatively associated with the platform to move the platform on the two axes. A container holding assembly having a vertical extent can be carried by the platform, and is moveable between a closed position in which the holding assembly is positioned proximate the container to retain the container on the platform during mixing operations, and an open position in which the holding assembly is positioned away from the container so that the container can be removed from the platform without lifting the container over the vertical extent of the holding assembly. The platform can be contained within a housing having a low profile opening such that the container can be removed without elevating the container.