Reduzierung von Verstopfungen durch Überkehrmaterial

Ein Sensorsignal wird empfangen und zeigt einen erfassten Parameter an. Es wird eine Metrik erzeugt, die basierend auf dem erfassten Parameter eine Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Verstopfung des Überkehrelevators anzeigt. Eine Steuerung bestimmt basierend auf der Metrik, ob Anpassungen an steuerbaren Mechanismen vorzunehmen sind, um ein Verstopfen eines Überkehrelevators zu vermeiden, und nimmt, falls dem so ist, die Anpassungen automatisch vor.

SCHÄTZUNG EINES INHALTSVOLUMENS IN EINEM BEHÄLTER EINES ARBEITSFAHRZEUGS

Ein Inhaltsvolumen in einem Behälter von einem Arbeitsfahrzeug kann Schätzungen entsprechen. Zum Beispiel kann ein System einen 3D-Sensor in einem Arbeitsfahrzeug umfassen. Der 3D-Sensor kann mehrere Bilder des Inhalts in einem Behälter des Arbeitsfahrzeugs erfassen. Das System kann auch einen Sensor umfassen, um einen Winkel des 3D-Sensors zu einer Position des Behälters zumindest für einige der Bilder zu bestimmen. Eine Prozessoreinrichtung kann in Kommunikation mit dem 3D-Sensor und dem Sensor stehen. Eine Speichereinrichtung kann Anweisungen umfassen, die von der Prozessoreinrichtung ausführbar sind, um die Prozessoreinrichtung zu veranlassen, ein Inhaltsvolumen in dem Behälter mittels der Bilder und des Winkels zu bestimmen.

VORWÄRTS GERICHTETER SENSOR ZUR VORAUSSCHAUENDEN NIVELLIERUNGSSTEUERUNG

Ein Fahrzeugplaniersteuersystem und Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Anbaugeräteposition einer Planiermaschine, die sich entlang eines Weges einer Oberfläche bewegt. Die Planiermaschine beinhaltet einen Rahmen, der von Rädern getragen wird, und ein Anbaugerät, das einstellbar mit dem Rahmen gekoppelt ist. Das Steuersystem umfasst einen Prozessor und einen Speicher, die konfiguriert sind, um ein Planierziel zu empfangen, um die Oberfläche mit dem Anbaugerät auf Grundlage des Planierziels auf eine gewünschte Planierung zu planieren. Unregelmäßigkeiten der Oberfläche in einem Weg der Planiermaschine werden lokalisiert. Ein Winkel des Rahmens wird basierend auf den lokalisierten Oberflächenunregelmäßigkeiten bestimmt und eine Differenz zwischen dem identifizierten Winkel des Rahmens und dem Planierziel wird bestimmt. Eine Position des Anbaugeräts relativ zu dem Rahmen basierend auf der bestimmten Differenz wird identifiziert und die Oberfläche wird mit der identifizierten Position des Anbaugeräts ...

Seitenwindkompensation bei der Reststoffverarbeitung

Ein Windsensor enthält eine Verkleidung, die sich entlang einer Längsachse hinzieht, die im Allgemeinen quer zu einer Fahrrichtung einer fahrbaren Maschine ist, an der er montiert ist. Der Windgeschwindigkeitssensor erfasst eine Größe einer Seitenwindkomponente. Ein Aktionssignal wird auf Basis der vom Windgeschwindigkeitssensor erfassten Seitenwindkomponente erzeugt. Das Aktionssignal kann verwendet werden, um eine Richtung des Reststoffauswurfs aus der fahrbaren Maschine zu steuern.

ZUSAMMENGESETZTE PANORAMA-SICHTSYSTEME FÜR EIN ARBEITSFAHRZEUG

Ein zusammengesetztes Panorama-Sichtsystem, das an Bord eines Arbeitsfahrzeugs verwendet wird, beinhaltet ein Anzeigegerät, eine am Fahrzeug angebrachte Kameraanordnung und eine Steuerung. Die am Fahrzeug montierte Kameraanordnung wiederum beinhaltet erste und zweite Fahrzeugkameras, die teilweise überlappende Sichtfelder aufweisen und positioniert sind, um erste bzw. zweite Kamera-Feeds der Außenumgebung des Arbeitsfahrzeugs von verschiedenen ersten Blickwinkeln zu erfassen. Während des Betriebs des zusammengesetzten Panorama-Sichtsystems empfängt die Steuerung den ersten und zweiten Kamera-Feed von der ersten bzw. zweiten Kamera; erzeugt ein zusammengesetztes Panoramabild der Außenumgebung des Arbeitsfahrzeugs aus mindestens dem ersten und zweiten Kamera-Feed; und stellt dann das zusammengesetzte Panoramabild auf dem Anzeigegerät zum Betrachten durch einen Bediener des Arbeitsfahrzeugs dar.

STEUERUNG EINER ARBEITSMASCHINE AUF DER GRUNDLAGE ERFASSTER VARIABLEN

... [00135] Eine mobile Arbeitsmaschine umfasst einen Rahmen und ein Bodeneingriffselement, das beweglich von dem Rahmen getragen wird und von einem Motor angetrieben wird, um die Bewegung der mobilen Arbeitsmaschine anzutreiben. Die mobile Arbeitsmaschine umfasst einen Behälter, der beweglich von dem Rahmen getragen wird, wobei der Behälter konfiguriert ist, um Inhalte aufzunehmen, und ein Stellglied, das konfiguriert ist, um die Bewegung des Behälters in Bezug auf den Rahmen steuerbar anzutreiben. Die mobile Arbeitsmaschine umfasst ein Steuersystem, das konfiguriert ist, um ein Stellgliedsteuersignal zu erzeugen, das eine befohlene Bewegung des Stellglieds anzeigt und das Stellgliedsteuersignal an das Stellglied liefert, um das Stellglied zum Ausführen der befohlenen Bewegung zu steuern, und ein Inhaltsdichtebestimmungssystem, das kommunikativ mit dem Steuersystem gekoppelt und konfiguriert ist, um eine Dichte des Inhalts des Behälters zu bestimmen.

SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUR BODENBEWIRTSCHAFTUNG FÜR EIN ARBEITSGERÄT

Ein Fahrzeugplaniersteuersystem und Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Arbeitsgerätposition eines Motorgraders, der sich entlang eines Weges einer Oberfläche bewegt. Der Motorgrader umfasst einen Rahmen, der von einer Bodeneingriffstraktionsvorrichtung getragen wird, und ein Arbeitsgerät, das einstellbar an den Rahmen gekoppelt ist. Das Steuersystem umfasst einen Prozessor und einen Speicher, die konfiguriert sind, um ein Planierziel zu empfangen, um die Oberfläche mit dem Arbeitsgerät auf Grundlage des Planierziels auf eine gewünschte Planierung zu planieren. Ein vorderer Bildsensor stellt Bilder eines vorderen Oberflächenprofils bereit, ein Arbeitsgerät-Bildsensor stellt Bilder von gesammeltem Oberflächenmaterial am Arbeitsgerät bereit und ein hinterer Bildsensor stellt Bilder auf einem hinteren Oberflächenprofil bereit. Die Oberfläche wird planiert, indem eine Position des Arbeitsgeräts auf Grundlage der Bilder eingestellt wird, die von dem vorderen Bildsensor, dem Arbeitsgerät-Bildsensor ...

BEHÄLTERWINKELERFASSUNG UNTER VERWENDUNG EINES BILDSENSORS ZUR FEEDBACKSCHLEIFENSTEUERUNG

Eine mobile Arbeitsmaschine umfasst einen Rahmen und ein Bodeneingriffselement, das beweglich von dem Rahmen getragen wird und von einem Motor angetrieben wird, um die Bewegung der mobilen Arbeitsmaschine anzutreiben. Die mobile Arbeitsmaschine umfasst auch einen Behälter, der beweglich von dem Rahmen getragen wird, und ein Stellglied, das konfiguriert ist, um die Bewegung des Behälters relativ zu dem Rahmen steuerbar anzutreiben. Die Arbeitsmaschine umfasst auch ein Steuersystem, das konfiguriert ist, um ein Stellgliedsteuersignal zu erzeugen, das eine befohlene Bewegung des Stellglieds angibt und das Stellgliedsteuersignal an das Stellglied bereitstellt, um das Stellglied zum Ausführen der befohlenen Bewegung zu steuern, und einen Bildsensor, der mit der mobilen Arbeitsmaschine gekoppelt ist, wobei der Bildsensor konfiguriert ist, um ein Bild des Behälters aufzunehmen. Die Arbeitsmaschine umfasst auch ein Winkelbestimmungssystem, das kommunikativ an das Steuersystem gekoppelt und konfiguriert ...

Baumaschinen mit Sprachdiensten

Eine mobile Baumaschine erkennt einen Auslöser durch Sprachverarbeitung. Sie führt dann eine Sprachverarbeitung durch (wie bspw. Spracherkennung und natürliches Sprachverständnis, Sprachsynthese usw.), basierend auf dem erkannten Auslöser der Sprachverarbeitung, um ein Sprachverarbeitungsergebnis zu erzeugen. Ein Steuersignalgenerator erzeugt Steuersignale, basierend auf dem Sprachverarbeitungsergebnis. Die Steuersignale können für die Steuerung der mobilen Baumaschine, für die Steuerung einer anderen mobilen Baumaschine, für die Lieferung von Angaben an einen Remote-Server-Standort oder die Erfassung von Informationen mehrerer Remote-Server-Standorte genutzt werden.

MASCHINENSTEUERUNG MIT BIOMETRISCHER ERKENNUNG

... [00158] Ein Mustererkennungssystem empfängt ein von einer Bilderfassungsvorrichtung aufgenommenes Bild eines Bedieners und der Bediener wird identifiziert. Basierend auf dem identifizierten Bediener wird auf die Bedienerinformationen zugegriffen und ein Steuersignal wird erzeugt, um eine mobile Maschine basierend auf den Bedienerinformationen zu steuern.

Methanation Reaction Methods Utilizing Enhanced Catalyst Formulations and Methods of Preparing Enhanced Methanation Catalysts

Enhanced mixed metal catalysts are provided which allow high conversions of carbon dioxide to methane, in some cases up to about 100% conversion. Methods of preparing enhanced mixed metal catalysts comprise a series of steps involving combining nickel and chromium salts with a nucleation promoter in a base environment to form a gel, allowing the gel to digest to form a solid and a mother liquor, isolating the solid, washing the solid, drying the solid, and thermally treating the solid to form a nickel-chromium catalyst. Methanation processes using the catalysts are also provided. The enhanced mixed metal catalysts provide more efficient conversion and lower operating temperatures for carbon dioxide methanation when compared to conventional methanation catalysts. Additionally, these enhanced catalyst formulations allow realization of higher value product from captured carbon dioxide.

Transmitter including calibration of an in-phase/quadrature (i/q) modulator and associated methods

A transmitter includes an input, a modulator, and a calibration memory configured to store discrete calibration test points. A compensator is coupled between the input and the modulator and cooperates with the calibration memory to cause the modulator to generate a respective calibration carrier signal for each of the discrete calibration test points during a calibration phase. A detector is coupled to an output of the modulator and is configured to determine respective calibration values of the calibration carrier signals during the calibration phase. A compensator calculator is coupled to an output of the detector, and is configured to generate compensation values for the compensator for use during an operation phase and based on the calibration values of the calibration carrier signals.

Renewable gas oil derived from biomass

A single pass direct conversion of biomass derived oxygenates to longer chain hydrocarbons is described. The longer chain hydrocarbons include higher naphthene content which is quite useful in the distillate range fuels or more particularly, the jet and diesel range fuels. Naphthenes help the biomass derived hydrocarbons meet product specifications for jet and diesel while really helping cold flow properties.

Media content selection system and methodology

A method, system, and computer program product provide a methodology for selecting media content. Pick percentages for how often each of two or more selection methodologies are used to select the media content are established. A request for media content is received. Based on the pick percentages, one of the two or more selection methodologies is selected to select media content. The selected media content is then played.

Antibiotic delivery system and method for treating an infected synovial joint during re-implantation of an orthopedic prosthesis

An antibiotic delivery system including an intramedullary stem that is adapted to be removably mounted into a medullary canal of a bone. The stem includes a body having an inlet adapted to be in fluid communication with a source of liquid-borne antibiotic and a plurality of outlets disposed along the stem. A channel extends between the inlet and the plurality of outlets for delivering a fluid-borne antibiotic from the inlet to the plurality of outlets so as to distribute the antibiotic along the medullary canal in a controlled fashion. A method of treating an infected joint during a two-stage re-implantation of an orthopedic implant is also disclosed.

Coordinated control of hfcwo and cough assist devices

A respiratory therapy apparatus includes components operable to simultaneously provide a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy and a Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation (MIE) therapy to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus includes a controller that controls a synchronization of the HFCWO therapy and the MIE therapy to provide respiratory therapy to the patient to effectively clear mucous or induce deep sputum from the lungs of patient.

Door hardware noise reduction and evaluation

An exemplary noise-reducing mechanism for door hardware includes a housing, a damper, and a stop. The door hardware includes a first component and a second component, and an operational movement of the door hardware causes relative movement of the first and second components. The housing is mounted to the first component, and the damper is mounted to the housing. The stop is mounted to the second component such that the stop engages the damper during the operational movement. The damper is configured to slow the operational movement, thereby reducing noise generated by operation of the door hardware.

Working component start up based on user intent

According to examples, an apparatus may include a control panel and a control panel processor, which may detect a user input on the control panel while the apparatus is in a low-power state and may determine whether the detected user input corresponds to a user intent for a working component of the apparatus to be implemented. Based on a determination that the detected user input corresponds to a user intent for the working component to be implemented, the control panel processor may output a first signal to a device engine that causes the device engine to start up the working component. In addition, based on a determination that the detected user input does not correspond to a user intent for the working component to be implemented, the control panel processor may output a second signal that does not cause the device engine to start up the working component.

Internet connected household identification for online measurement & dynamic content delivery

A method, apparatus, system, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to identify an internet connected household (ICH). An Internet Protocol (IP) address is received at an Internet entity. Determinations are made regarding whether device activity from the IP address does not exceed a defined activity threshold and whether an IP assignment age for the IP address is greater than a defined threshold age. Based on the determinations, the IP address can be identified as belonging to an ICH or not.

Power boost module

An exemplary method relates to operating a door closer assembly including a closer body, a pinion rotatably mounted to the closer body, a motor including a motor shaft, and a bidirectional clutch connected between the pinion and the motor shaft. The method generally involves permitting, by the clutch, rotation of the pinion in each of a first direction and a second direction without transmitting rotation of the pinion in either direction to the motor shaft; sensing, with a sensor, a rotational position of the pinion; comparing, by a controller, the rotational position of the pinion with a desired rotational position; based upon the comparing, driving the motor to rotate the motor shaft; and by the clutch, coupling the motor shaft with the pinion in response to rotation of the motor shaft, thereby transmitting torque from the motor shaft to the pinion and urging the pinion toward the desired rotational position.

Class ii, type v crispr systems

Described herein are methods, compositions, and systems derived from uncultivated microorganisms useful for gene editing.

Heuristic-based acoustic emission and energy conservation

According to an example, a printer may receive an instruction to print a print job of a user and determine parameters of the print job. The printer may perform heuristic analysis of the print job based on the parameters of the print job and previously collected printing heuristic statistics of the user and adjust user printer configurations based on the heuristic analysis.

Stroller

A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.

Stroller

A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.

Door closer diagnostics system

A method and apparatus relating to generating, by at least one motion sensor of a data acquisition device that is mounted to a door having a door closer, motion data indicative of motion as the door is moved from an open position to a closed position, generating, by at least one load cell of the data acquisition device, load data as the door is being opened, analyzing the motion data and load data by a central processing device, determining at least one adjustment to the door closer based on at least one of a duration the door was in each of a plurality of door movement zones, as determined using the motion data, and a force applied to open the door, as determined using the load data, and displaying at least one installation instruction corresponding with the at least one adjustment on a graphical user interface of the central processing device.

Height adjustor for infant swing unit

A juvenile swing includes a foundation adapted to set on a floor, a swing, and a swing support coupled to the foundation and the swing. The swing is arranged to swing about a swing axis relative to the swing support.

Compression Sleeve Carrying System for Mobile Electronic Devices

A compression sleeve carrying system for mobile electronic devices such as cell phones that are between 3.5 inches wide and 6.5 inches long, with or without an additionally attached phone case. The carrying sleeve has a pocket for key, credit card, and money storage. The sleeve employs an elastic system that connects four corner brackets in which each corner of the phone sits in. Elastic weaves through the corner brackets and through the a patch system. The patch system is attached to a stretchable fabric under the brackets and the patch system is sewn into the arm sleeve to prevent sweat from getting to the phone. The phone retention space stretches based off of the size of the phone and the brackets have a 0.5 inch space that fits both cell phones or other cell phone size and devices.

Contoured film with micro-protrusions

A polymeric film is provided, the film comprising one or more land portions that are substantially coplanar in a base plane and a plurality of distended portions separated from one another by the one or more land portions. The distended portions bow distally outward from the base plane. The polymeric film further comprises a plurality of annular micro-protrusions extending outward from the distal film surface, each protrusion having an apex. A portion of the plurality of annular micro-protrusions extends from each of the one or more land portions of the polymeric film and from each of the distended portions of the polymeric film.

Use of sound dampening material for noise reduction

Hardware for a door, latch assemblies, exit device assemblies, and jalousies are disclosed herein. Hardware for a door includes at least one component formed from a material configured to dampen sound produced in use of the hardware. An exit device assembly includes at least one component formed from a material configured to dampen sound produced in use of the exit device assembly. A jalousie includes at least one component formed from a material configured to dampen sound produced in use of the jalousie.

Door closer system

A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.

Automated in-rack picking

An automated in-rack picking solution enables improved efficiency by permitting automatic reconfiguration of automated picking system (APS) deployments within an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). The storage volume of an ASRS can be more thoroughly utilized, even with a smaller number of APSs, when at least one APS is operable to autonomously relocate within the ASRS based at least on a stored item's location and/or property (e.g., suitability for handling by a particular end effector). An exemplary solution includes an APS positioned to reach stored items within a first subset of storage locations when affixed to a first attachment point; a transport component operable to relocate the APS to a second attachment point, wherein the APS is positioned to reach stored items within a second subset of the storage locations when affixed to the second attachment point; and a controller operable to instruct relocation of the APS.

Methods of selectively incorporating metals onto substrates

A method for forming multi-metallic sites on a substrate is disclosed and described. A substrate including active groups such as hydroxyl can be reacted with a pretarget metal complex. The target metal attached to the active group can then be reacted with a secondary metal complex such that an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction occurs to form a multi-metallic species. The substrate can be a highly porous material such as aerogels, xerogels, zeolites, and similar materials. Additional metal complexes can be reacted to increase catalyst loading or control co-catalyst content. The resulting compounds can be oxidized to form oxides or reduced to form metals in the ground state which are suitable for practical use.

Methods for electrolytically depositing pretreatment compositions

Methods for treating a substrate are disclosed. A method includes contacting a substrate with a pretreatment composition comprising a Group IVB metal and an electropositive metal and passing an electric current between an anode and the substrate serving as a cathode to deposit a coating from the pretreatment composition on the substrate. A method for treating an electrically conductive substrate also includes contacting the electrically conductive substrate with a pretreatment composition comprising a Group IVB metal and an electropositive metal and electrodepositing a coating on the electrically conductive substrate from the pretreatment composition. A method further includes contacting an electrically conductive substrate with a pretreatment composition comprising a Group IVB metal and an electropositive metal; and electrodepositing a coating on the electrically conductive substrate from the pretreatment composition, wherein the coating comprises each of the Group IVB metal and the electropositive metal.

Adhesive closure for flexible bag

Fluid distribution material for absorbent articles

A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer having first and second sides and a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 25 gsm, and a nonwoven layer having a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 15 gsm and laminated to the formed film layer. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances arranged in a pattern having 10 to 40 protuberances per linear inch. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending from the first side, and the second side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of protuberances, and land areas in between the apertures. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of fibers attached to the formed film layer at the land areas. The material has a rewet value of less than 0.075 grams in accordance with the Rewet Test Method.

Fluid distribution material for absorbent articles

A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer, with a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 25 gsm, a user-facing side, and a garment-facing side. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances, numbering 10 to 40 per linear inch. The garment-facing side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of apertured protuberances, with land areas therebetween. A nonwoven layer, with a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 15 gsm, is laminated to the garment-facing side of the formed film layer. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of fibers adjacent the land areas. Fibers adjacent the land areas are gathered a higher density than fibers located adjacent the plurality of apertures. The fluid distribution material has a compressibility of less than 10% between pressures of 0.21 psi and 0.60 psi.

Fluid distribution material for absorbent articles

A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer having a user-facing side and a garment-facing side opposite the user-facing side. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances arranged in a pattern having 10 to 40 protuberances per linear inch. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending from the user-facing side. The garment-facing side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of apertured protuberances and land areas in between the apertures. A nonwoven layer is laminated to the garment-facing side of the formed film layer. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of continuous fibers extending across the land areas and the plurality of apertures of the formed film layer and attached to the land areas at bond sites. The fluid distribution material has a compressibility of less than 10% between pressures of 0.21 psi and 0.60 psi.

Method of manufacturing an activated composite web and an activated composite web for absorptive devices

A method of manufacturing an activated composite web includes laminating a film layer to a nonwoven web to form a composite web, forming a plurality of apertured protuberances in the film layer, and passing the composite web through intermeshing elements to form an activated composite web. The intermeshing elements form a plurality of first lanes, with first widths, substantially unaffected by activation, and a plurality of second lanes, with second widths. The second widths are less than the first widths. Portions of the plurality of apertured protuberances define first apertures in the first lanes and second apertures in the second lanes. The cross-sections of the second apertures are larger than the first apertures. The first apertures have their major axes substantially aligned in the first direction while the second apertures have their major axis substantially aligned in the second direction. An activated composite web also is provided.

Method of brazing with iron-based and hard surfacing alloys

Alloys consisting essentially of controlled amounts of boron, controlled amounts of silicon, and at least one element selected from Cr, Ni, Mn, Mo, V, W, Cb, Ti and when present these elements are present in the following amounts by weight from 0% to about 35% by weight of Cr, from 0 to about 25% by weight of Ni, from 0 to 12% by weight of Mn, from 0 to 5% by weight of Mo, from 0 to 5% by weight of V, from 0 to 15% by weight of W, from 0 to 3% by weight of Cb and from 0 to 2% by weight of Ti, balance of the alloy is iron in amounts greater than 50%. Such alloys are satisfactory brazing and hard surfacing alloys.

Glucagon/glp-1 receptor co-agonists.

Se divulgan péptidos de glucagón modificados que tienen potencia aumentada con el receptor de glucagón con relación al glucagán nativo. La modificación adicional de los péptidos de glucagón al formar puentes intramoleculares o la sustitución del ácido carboxílico terminal con un grupo amida produce péptidos que exhiben actividad co-agonista del receptor de glucagón/GLP-1. La solubilidad y estabilidad de estos análogos de glucagón de alta potencia se pueden mejorar adicionalmente mediante la modificación de los péptidos por pegilación, acilación, alquilación, sustitución de aminoácidos carboxi terminales, truncamiento C-terminal o la adición de un péptido carboxi terminal seleccionado del grupo que consiste de SEQ ID NO:26 (GPSSGAPPPS), SEQ ID NO;27 (KRNRNNIA) Y SEQ ID NO:28 (KRNR).

Multi-adhesive medical appliance

Multi-stick medical device

Multi-adhesive medical appliance designed to be removably mounted on the skin as part of an ostomy device

A medical appliance designed to adhere to the skin proximate a stoma or other open wound with an adhesive layer including two or more different composition pressure sensitive adhesives is disclosed, wherein the medical appliance comprises a film layer, a first hydrocolloid adhesive and a second hydrocolloid adhesive, wherein the second hydrocolloid adhesive has a different composition than the first hydrocolloid adhesive. One adhesive is skin friendly, having excellent tack properties, and painless removability. The other adhesive is flexible and comfortable to wear, has high moisture tolerance and the ability to swell to create a seal around the stoma. It has minimal cold flow and will not discolour significantly when sterilized. Particularly disclosed is a medical appliance having a stomal opening, the medical appliance being adherable to peristomal skin around a stoma, comprising: (a) a first hydrocolloid adhesive layer being rubber-free and having a first adhesive surface for contacting the skin, .said first hydrocolloid adhesive layer having initial wet-tack and cold flow adhesion characteristics for directly contacting and adhering to the peristomal, skin, said first hydrocolloid adhesive layer including a polyisobutylene having dispersed therein a water soluble or swellable hydrocolloid or mixture of hydrocolloids; (b) a second hydrocolloid adhesive layer overlying said first hydrocolloid adhesive layer and apart from said skin contacting first adhesive surface, said second hydrocolloid, adhesive layer including a homogeneous mixture of one or more polyisobutylenes or blends of one or more polyisobutylenes and butyl rubber, and one or more styrene radial or block type copolymers, mineral oil, one or more water soluble hydrocolloid gums and a tackifier, said second hydrocolloid adhesive layer being more flexible, having less cold flow, having greater ability to swell, and greater thickness than said first hydrocolloid adhesive layer; and (c) a film layer in ...

Method for preparing and treating a steel substrate

Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with a conditioning composition including a free fluoride source and then depositing a pretreatment composition including a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal on a portion of the substrate contacted with the conditioning composition. Also disclosed are electrophoretically coated substrates treated by the methods.

Insulated staple

Modular cassette synthesis unit

Compact modular cassette systems and methods for the synthesis of radiopharmaceutical products are provided, the compact modular cassette system including a modular unit having valve plates, a reaction cassette, a reagent pack, and other seal and connector plates to ensure that reagents can be mixed together inside one or more chambers of the reaction cassette in a timely and efficient manner. When a new chamber for each new reaction or process should be used, a valveless modular system having removable reaction cassettes and the reagent packs may be used. In such a system, the reagent container, the reaction cassette, or both, can be removed from the modular cassette system and discarded after a desired reaction or process has taken place.

Non-human carbonyl hydrolase mutants DNA sequences and vectors encoding same and hosts transformed with said vectors

Novel carbonyl hydrolase mutants derived from the amino acid sequence of naturally-occurring or recombinant non-human carbonyl hydrolases and DNA sequences encoding the same. The mutant carbonyl hydrolases, in general, are obtained by in vitro modification of a precursor DNA sequence encoding the naturally-occurring or recombinant carbonyl hydrolase to encode the substitution, insertion or deletion of one or more amino acids in the amino acid sequence of a precursor carbonyl hydrolase. Such mutants have one or more properties which are different than the same property of the precursor hydrolase.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION

Afin d'améliorer le blocage en translation d'une tige (13) par rapport à un trou traversant (12) de réception de cette tige, délimité dans un ancillaire (10), l'invention propose de coincer la tige dans le trou traversant par une pièce de coincement (21) comprenant un corps allongé (22) qui, en service, s'étend en longueur de manière globalement parallèle à l'axe central (Z-Z) du trou traversant et qui est élastiquement déformable entre une configuration de repos et une configuration déformée, dans lesquelles un relief (25), qui fait transversalement saillie du corps en direction de l'axe central, est écarté vis-à-vis de l'axe central respectivement d'une distance radiale minimale strictement inférieure au rayon du trou traversant et d'une distance radiale minimale strictement supérieure au rayon du trou traversant, en passant par une configuration intermédiaire dans laquelle, alors que la tige est reçue dans le trou traversant, une surface d'appui (25A) délimitée par le relief est pressée contre la tige selon une direction transversale à l'axe central sous l'action du retour élastique du corps depuis sa configuration déformée vers sa configuration de repos. In order to improve the locking in translation of a rod (13) relative to a through hole (12) for receiving this rod, delimited in an ancillary (10), the invention proposes to wedge the rod in the through hole by a wedging member (21) comprising an elongate body (22) which, in use, extends in length generally parallel to the central axis (ZZ) of the through hole and is resiliently deformable between a resting configuration and a deformed configuration, in which a relief (25), which transversely protrudes from the body towards the central axis, is spaced from the central axis respectively by a minimum radial distance strictly less than the radius of the through hole and a minimum radial distance strictly greater than the radius of the through hole, passing through an ...

GLENOIDAL COMPONENT OF SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

Ce composant glénoïdien (2) de prothèse d'épaule présente, sur une de ses faces, une surface d'articulation (SA) adaptée pour coopérer avec une tête humérale, et présente, sur une face opposée (SG) adaptée pour être immobilisée sur la glène (G) d'une épaule, une quille (4) d'ancrage dans la glène (G). Cette quille (4) comprend un corps (5) qui s'étend à partir de la face opposée (SG). La quille (4) comprend au moins une ailette (6) en saillie du corps (5), qui court sur au moins une partie du pourtour du corps (5). This glenoid component (2) of a shoulder prosthesis has, on one of its faces, an articulation surface (SA) adapted to cooperate with a humeral head, and present, on an opposite face (SG) adapted to be immobilized on the glenoid (G) of one shoulder, a keel (4) anchored in the glenoid (G). This keel (4) comprises a body (5) which extends from the opposite face (SG). The keel (4) comprises at least one fin (6) projecting from the body (5), which runs over at least part of the perimeter of the body (5).

GLENOIDAL COMPONENT OF SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

Ce composant glénoïdien (2) de prothèse d'épaule présente, sur une de ses faces, une surface d'articulation (SA) adaptée pour coopérer avec une tête humérale, et présente, sur une face opposée (SG) adaptée pour être immobilisée sur la glène (G) d'une épaule, une quille (4) d'ancrage dans la glène (G). Cette quille (4) comprend un corps (5) qui s'étend à partir de la face opposée (SG). La quille (4) comprend au moins une ailette (6) en saillie du corps (5), qui court sur au moins une partie du pourtour du corps (5).

Method of producing an alumina dispersible at a ph greater than 8

A method of making an alumina including providing an alumina slurry, aging the slurry, adding a tricarboxylic acid to the aged alumina slurry, further aging the slurry, and spray drying, the method being characterized by the addition of a dicarboxylic acid either at the same time as the tricarboxylic acid, or after the second aging and before the spray drying. The resulting alumina is dispersible at a pH greater than 9.5 above 95% and has a viscosity below 0.4 Pa.S for 10 wt% sols.

Accumulator for implantable infusion device

An accumulator is employed in an implantable infusion device to provide compliance in the flow path of the device. The accumulator may act to increase the pumping accuracy and repeatability while simultaneously reducing the energy requirements of the device. In one example, the accumulator is arranged at the outlet of a fluid delivery pump of the infusion device. The accumulator includes a cover and a diaphragm biased away from the cover and configured to deflect toward the cover under pressure generated by the therapeutic agent in a flow path of the infusion device. The cover of the accumulator is configured to withstand the pressure generated by the therapeutic agent in the flow path without deforming.

Door closer system

A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.

Pretreatment composition

Disclosed is a method of treating a substrate, comprising contacting at least a portion of the substrate surface with a first composition comprising a lanthanide source and an oxidizing agent. A substrate obtainable by the methods also is disclosed.

Stroller

A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.

Thermal hydraulic engine

A thermal hydraulic engine (7) including a frame (202). A working fluid changes volume with changes in temperature. A working fluid container (130) houses the working fluid. A cylinder (100) secured to the frame (202) includes an interior space. The cylinder (100) also includes a passage (124) for introducing the working fluid into the interior space. A piston (106) is housed within the interior space of the cylinder (100). The working fluid container (130), the interior surface of the cylinder (100), the piston (106), and the working fluid container (130) defines a closed space filled by the working fluid. The engine (7) also includes means (136) for transmitting heat to and removing heat from the working fluid, thereby alternately causing the working fluid to expand and contract without undergoing a phase change. The piston (106) moves in response to the expansion and contraction of the working fluid.

Variable roof glazing system for glazing ridge sections and building tie bars

A roof component, such as a inverted channel-like ridge member (10) for sealing against a pair of roof panels upwardly inclined towards a ridge (Figure 3), has at the lower edge of each sidewall (14) a pair of grooves (20A) and (20B), either of which can located a gasket (24) to seal against an inclined roof panel. The grooves have different angular orientations and a particular one of the grooves is chosen according to the slope of the roof panels. <Figure 1>

Engine induction system and method

An engine induction system for reducing engine pumping losses provides for a minimum of two intake valves per cylinder, a primary and secondary, with valve port activation means associated with the secondary valves to control air flow to them so that at light loads only air flows through the primary intake valves, the secondary valves providing air flow at heavier loads, the primary intake valve openings being controlled so that no more than one primary valve is open at any one time; i.e., there is no overlap in openings between primary intake valves, which produces pumping losses at light loads when intake manifold vacuum is high.

Transportable and multi configurable, modular power platforms

Support platforms for one or more solar panels and systems and methods for securing support platforms are provided. In one embodiment, a frame of a support platform includes a plurality of support legs, each leg including a shoe plate. One or more toggle anchors with rod and/or cable are provided that include an anchor portion and a toggle portion pivotally coupled to the anchor portion, and a rod and/or cable is coupled to the toggle portion. Each anchor is driven into the ground with a driving rod such that an exposed end of the rod and/or cable extends from the ground. The driving rod is removed, and the rod and/or cable is pulled to deploy the anchor, and which the anchor is pull tested and measured in real time soil conditions whereupon the exposed end is coupled to the shoe plate of one of the support legs to apply a desired tensile force between the exposed end and the anchor to secure the support leg and, consequently, the support platform relative to the ground.

Method and apparatus for implementing patient data download for multiple different meter types

A method and apparatus implements patient data downloading for multiple different meter types, such as multiple different blood glucose meters. A plurality of serial ports is provided, each arranged for connection to a respective meter of the multiple different meter types. Information is displayed and user selections are identified. Responsive to user entry identifying a particular meter type, a connection port/cable number for the meter connection is displayed for viewing by the user. Predefined instructions for the particular meter type are displayed. A data collection computer system is provided as an integral unit including a unitary housing containing a processor device, a printer, and a display touch screen. When a meter connection is identified, information is displayed, patient data is downloaded from the meter and is printed in a selected format together with selected reports generated from the downloaded patient data.

Travelling safety gate

A child's safety gate having a flexible barrier sheet connected along the side edges to panels intended to bear against the jambs of a doorway or other passage to be closed by the gate. A pair of tension rods are removably secured to the top and bottom edges of the sheet and bear against the panels to force them in place against the jambs. For storage or travel, the panels and rods can be rolled up in the barrier sheet, and ties are provided to tie them together in a bundle.

Method and apparatus for implementing automatic display of auxiliary information with detection of incorrect condition for painter coupling

En fremgangsmåte og apparat tilbys som implementerer automatisk display av hjelpeinformasjon i et datasystem som anvendes for å samle data. En forhåndsdefinert port overvåkes for å påvise koplingen av en måler. Når en målerkopling er påvist og måleren ikke kommuniserer som den skal, fremvises hjelpeinformasjonen for brukeren. Det finnes en bryter som anvendes ved elektromekanisk påvisning når en bruker gjør et forsøk på å kople en måler til en serieport i datasystemet som anvendes for å samle data. Deretter vises hjelpinformasjon automatisk når en feil påvises. ?? ?? ?? ??

Metal sulfide catalysts and methods of making same

Methods and apparatus relate to catalysts and preparation of the catalysts, which are defined by sulfides of a transition metal, such as one of molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium. Precursors for the catalysts include a metal ion source compound, such as molybdenum trioxide, and a sulfide ion source compound, such as thioacetamide. Once the precursors are dissolved if solid and combined in a mixture, homogenous precipitation from the mixture forms the catalysts. Exemplary uses of the catalysts include packing for a methanation reactor that converts carbon monoxide and hydrogen into methane.

Access-control system for door lock

An access-control system is provided for a door lock that is associated with a door and a rotatable doorknob. The access-control system includes a doorknob cover. A doorknob security system includes a doorknob cover that is adapted to be coupled to a doorknob that is associated with a door for movement relative to the doorknob. In illustrative embodiments, the doorknob security system further includes a non-operative movable DECOY lock-actuator button that is supported in a visible position adjacent to the doorknob cover for movement relative to the doorknob cover between a normal projected position and a temporary depressed position without activating an operative lock actuator that is linked to a door lock. The door lock is associated with the doorknob and cannot be unlocked regardless of how many times an unauthorized child or other unknowing child pushes the non-operative movable DECOY lock-actuator button.

Self-cleaning system for recovery path of extraction cleaners

Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners (10) and attachments for extraction cleaners (10), such as accessory tools (142, 290), wands (62, 106, 144, 244, 288), and/or hoses (64, 108, 146, 246), are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured to redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system (12) of the extraction cleaner (10) into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner (10), including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool (142, 290), wand (62, 106, 144, 244, 288), and/or hose (64, 108, 146, 246) of the extraction cleaner (10).

Stroller

A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.

Electrodepositable coating compositions and electrically conductive coatings resulting therefrom

The present invention is directed towards an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a film-forming binder and electrically conductive particles, wherein the electrically conductive particles are present in an amount of at least 25% by weight, based on the total solids weight of the electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention is also directed towards methods of coating a substrate, coatings, and coated substrates.

Miniaturized surgical forceps and methods of making the same

Communications system using an adaptive filter and variable delay before the adaptive filter taps

A communication system receives a modulated signal that carries encoded communication data. An adaptive filter has a plurality of adaptive filter taps and weighted coefficients and a variable delay circuit operative before the adaptive filter taps for separating the spacing of multipath introduced by adaptive filter and producing a filtered output signal with improved multipath performance. A demodulator and decoder receive the filtered output signal from the adaptive filter and demodulate and decode the signal to obtain the communications data.

Communications system using adaptive filter with normalization circuit

Reclosable fastener assembly with slider having separating leg penetrating at least one of uppermost interengaging closure elements but not penetrating bottom closure elements, with abrupt narrowing effect

Reclosable fastener strips 14,15 have upper and lower inter-engaging closure elements 16a/17a, 16b/17b. Slider 10 passes between upper elements but not lower elements with an abrupt narrowing effect. This is directed at preventing leakage from bags having such fasteners.

Pretreatment of magnesium substrates

A method and composition for pretreating magnesium substrates prior to the application of a protective and/or decorative surface coating is disclosed. The pretreatment composition comprises (a) a compound containing at least 4 phosphorus acid groups and (b) a soluble alkaline earth salt. In an example, the composition comprises phytic acid, calcium chloride dihydrate and tetrafluoroboric acid and the pH is adjusted to 3 with potassium hydroxide.

Systems and methods of generating new online user accounts and rewarding online account users for generation of new online user accounts

Systems and methods display machine-readable codes and assembled machine-readable codes that drive or push new online users to generate new online user accounts and reward new and/or existing online account users for generating new online user accounts.

Antibiotic delivery system and method for treating an infected synovial joint during re-implantation of an orthopedic prosthesis

An antibiotic delivery system including an intramedullary stem that is adapted to be removably mounted into a medullary canal of a bone. The stem includes a body having an inlet adapted to be in fluid communication with a source of liquid-borne antibiotic and a plurality of outlets disposed along the stem. A channel extends between the inlet and the plurality of outlets for delivering a fluid-borne antibiotic from the inlet to the plurality of outlets so as to distribute the antibiotic along the medullary canal in a controlled fashion. A method of treating an infected joint during a two-stage re-implantation of an orthopedic implant is also disclosed.

Engineered wood member

The invention is a wane-free engineered wood product and the method of its manufacture. Lumber having wane along one or more edges is first milled to produce rectangular notches along each of the four edges. The notches are sized to remove all or most of the wane. The notched piece is then ripped lengthwise to produce two strips. These are rotated 180° and placed adjacently so that the notched edges face each other and form longitudinal channels. Strips of oriented strand board or a similar material are then affixed into the channels, preferably by gluing, reuniting then again into a unitary wane-free structural member.

Engineered wood member and method of its manufacture

The invention is a wane-free engineered wood product and the method of its manufacture. Lumber having wane along one or more edges is first milled to pro-duce rectangular notches along each of the four edges. The notches are sized to remove all or most of the wane. The notched piece is then ripped lengthwise to produce two strips. These are rotated 180° and placed adjacently so that the notched edges face each other and form longitudinal channels. Strips of oriented strand board or a similar mate-rial are then affixed into the channels, preferably by gluing, reuniting then again into a unitary wane-free structural member.

Collapsable bed side rail

A collapsible children's bed rail which can conveniently be disassembled for storage and transport. The bed rail has a side panel made up of two detachable sections which snap together to form a continuous panel when in use and can be stored in face to face relationship when separated. A pair of supports attach to the bottom of the assembled side panel and extend perpendicular to it and fit underneath the mattress of the bed with which the bed rail is to be used and hold the side panel in operative position. The supports may be collapsed so that their components lie in face to face relationship, and they can be stored in cavities in the bottoms of the panel sections when detached from the side panel.

VARIANTS OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE

Waterborne craft

A water borne craft includes a smooth rounded elongate sailboard type hull of little depth. The hull tapers down in width and in depth from its middle towards its ends and has smooth upper and lower surfaces. A cockpit extends downwardly into the hull from its upper surface to provide a craft usable in canoe mode. The craft also includes at least one removable reversible insert which fits snugly in two modes into the cockpit. The upper surface of the insert in one mode, being a paddle-ski mode, has recesses to accommodate the buttocks and feet of a paddle skier when the craft is used in the paddle ski mode. The opposite surface of the insert is uppermost in the other mode, being the sailboard mode. The opposite surface has structure for mounting a mast so that the craft can be used as a sailboard in this mode.

Spacecraft network management system and method

A spacecraft network management system includes five functional entities, namely, attendant, accessor, collector, logic, and logic watchdog in a distributed architecture configured with both in-band and out-of-band data paths. Management data is structured so that it can travel over either in-band or out-of-band and be identified as such; user data travels over in-band paths. These five entities are distributed over the units of the design and then a modified set of otherwise standard elements are assigned to each entity depending on the nature of its function. These elements include managers, management agents, device agents, device management information base, and manager management information base that enable the entities to perform their respective functions.

Process for encapsulation of cellulose based substrates using electromagnetic radiation heating

A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate (20) with polymeric film (43) involves raising the temperature of the respective films using an electromagnetic radiation source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films (43) and an environment external to the films so that conformance of the films to the cellulose based substrates is promoted. The cellulose based substrate (20) is entirely encapsulated by the plastic films (43) and the films are sealed around the peripheral edges of the cellulose based substrate (20) as well as edges that are defined by slots (32) and cutouts (42).

Method and apparatus for implementing patient data download for multiple different meter types

A method and apparatus implements patient data downloading for multiple different meter types, such as multiple different blood glucose meters. A plurality of serial ports is provided, each arranged for connection to a respective meter of the multiple different meter types. Information is displayed and user selections are identified. Responsive to user entry identifying a particular meter type, a connection port/cable number for the meter connection is displayed for viewing by the user. Predefined instructions for the particular meter type are displayed. A data collection computer system is provided as an integral unit including a unitary housing containing a processor device, a printer, and a display touch screen. When a meter connection is identified, information is displayed, patient data is downloaded from the meter and is printed in a selected format together with selected reports generated from the downloaded patient data.

Communications system using adaptive filter that is selected based on output power

A communications system receives a modulated signal that carries encoded communications data. An adaptive filter has an input, a plurality of non-adaptive and adaptive filter taps with weighted coefficients, and an output. The received signal is passed through the adaptive filter and around adaptive filter and a switch selects which signal to pass to demodulator based on measured output power of the adaptive filter and of the original received signal. A demodulator and decoder receive the filtered output signal and demodulate and decode the signal to obtain the communications data.

Baby bath seat with hanger

Systems and methods of storing and retrieving retail store product inventory

Apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful in retail store inventory storage and retrieval. Some embodiments provide systems, comprising: a rack system positioned above a dropdown ceiling and extending over the sales floor, and comprising: a plurality of racks, a rail system and the plurality of access passages; a plurality of unmanned vehicles; a plurality of access stations, wherein the access stations physically cooperate with one of the access passages; each rack comprises storage cells to receive a reusable tote; and wherein the central control circuit is configured to receive a request for a first product, identify a first access station, access the inventory tracking system to identify a first storage cell in which the first product is stored, identify an available unmanned vehicle, and communicate to the unmanned vehicle directing the unmanned vehicle to retrieve the tote and transport the tote to the first access station.

Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners

Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner.

Total joint replacement infection control devices and methods

An orthopedic system for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a bone includes an elongate stem adapted to be inserted into an intramedullary canal, an inlet configured to receive the therapeutic agent, and one or more outlets configured to deliver the therapeutic agent to the bone. The elongate stem may comprise one or more protrusions to engage the bone, and one or more channels extending longitudinally therein, fluidly coupled to the inlet. The therapeutic agent flows from the inlet through the one or more channels and exits into the intramedullary canal through the one or more outlets. The system may be configured to allow one or more dimensions of the system to be adjusted to accommodate the anatomy of a patient.

Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-07-15

Data Interface Process With RFID Data Reader Glove

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for reducing time expended on non-value added tasks during assembly of an aircraft is provided. A RFID tag reading function of a RFID tag reader integrated into user apparel is enabled. The RFID tag reader comprises a set of touch activation components integrated into the user apparel. A touch activation component in the set of touch activation components is pressed against a surface in proximity of a RFID tag associated with an aircraft component. The RFID tag reader transmits an interrogate signal to an RFID tag associated with the aircraft component. The user observes a display device coupled to the RFID tag reader integrated into the user apparel, wherein the display device displays RFID tag information received from the RFID tag in response to the interrogate signal. The RFID tag information comprises data describing the aircraft component. The user receives the RFID tag information without interrupting an assembly task.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATIC VIDEO OF HELP INFORMATION WITH ERROR CONDITION DETECTION FOR METER CONNECTION

MÉTODO E APARELHO PARA A IMPLEMENTAÇçO DE UM VÍDEO AUTOMÁTICO DE INFORMAÇÕES DE AJUDA COM DETECÇçO DE CONDIÇçO DE ERRO PARA CONEXçO DE MEDIDOR. São providos um método e um aparelho para a implementação de um vídeo automático de informação de ajuda em um sistema de computador de coleta de dados. Uma porta predefinida é monitorada no sentido de detectar a conexão de um medidor. Quando uma conexão de medidor é identificada e o medidor não está se comunicando de uma forma apropriada, informações de ajuda são automaticamente exibidas para o usuário. É provida uma chave para detectar eletromecanicamente quando se faz uma tentativa no sentido de conectar um medidor de um tipo selecionado de usuário a uma porta serial do sistema de computador de coleta de dados. As informações de ajuda são automaticamente exibidas quando um erro é detectado. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATIC VIDEO OF AID CONDITION ERROR CONDITION AID INFORMATION. A method and apparatus for implementing an automatic video of help information in a computer data collection system is provided. A preset port is monitored to detect the connection of a meter. When a meter connection is identified and the meter is not communicating properly, help information is automatically displayed to the user. A key for electromechanically sensing is provided when an attempt is made to connect a meter of a selected user type to a serial port of the computer data collection system. Help information is automatically displayed when an error is detected.

Communications system and device using simultaneous wideband and in-band narrowband operation and related method

A communications device includes a signal input for receiving both wideband and in-band, narrowband communication signals having wideband communications data that is transmitted over a wideband communications channel and narrowband communications data that is transmitted within an in-band, narrowband channels over the same wideband communications channel. A circuit splits the communications signals into a wideband signal channel and narrowband signal channels. A narrowband filter within the wideband signal channel filters the wideband communications signal and removes any narrowband communications signals. A demodulator within the wideband signal channel demodulates the filtered wideband communications signal to obtain any wideband communications data. An in-band, narrowband demodulators are positioned within the narrowband signal channels and demodulate the narrowband communications signals to obtain any narrowband communications data.

Door closer system

A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.

Method and apparatus for improved security in a data processor

A method and apparatus for controlling access to segments of memory (108) having security data stored therein is provided. A security check unit (304) maintains information for a plurality of segments of memory (108) regarding whether each of these plurality of segments has secure data stored therein. A hint directory (302) maintains information regarding whether any of a plurality of these segments has secure data stored therein. The hint directory (302) is capable of bypassing the security check unit (304) when it receives an address (402) that falls within a plurality of the segments that have been indicated as being free from secure data. When the hint directory (302) determines that a received address (402) falls within one of a plurality of segments that contain secure data, then the address (402) is passed to the security check unit (304) for a closer examination.

Door control armature assemblies

An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door control mounted to one of a door or a doorframe. The door control includes a rotatable pinion, and the armature assembly includes an armature, a shoe, and an elastic component. The armature has a first end and an opposite second end, and the first end includes an opening sized and shaped to receive the pinion at a first interface. The shoe is configured for mounting to the other of the door or the doorframe, and the second end of the armature is pivotally connected to the shoe at a second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component coupled with the armature and configured to absorb mechanical shocks at one of the first interface or the second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component is configured to absorb mechanical shocks along the length of the armature.

Total joint replacement infection control devices and methods

An orthopedic system for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a bone includes an elongate stem adapted to be inserted into an intramedullary canal, an inlet configured to receive the therapeutic agent, and one or more outlets configured to deliver the therapeutic agent to the bone. The elongate stem may comprise one or more protrusions to engage the bone, and one or more channels extending longitudinally therein, fluidly coupled to the inlet. The therapeutic agent flows from the inlet through the one or more channels and exits into the intramedullary canal through the one or more outlets. The system may be configured to allow one or more dimensions of the system to be adjusted to accommodate the anatomy of a patient.

Storage bag with dimple features.

Se proporciona una bolsa de almacenamiento que tiene un primer y un segundo perfil de cierre adyacentes a una abertura al interior de la bolsa. El primer y el segundo perfil de cierre se proporcionan con las concavidades que se alinean opuestas entre sí. Las concavidades del primer perfil de cierre se forman como una superficie cóncava en el lado del primer perfil de cierre que está opuesto al interior de la bolsa y como una superficie convexa en el lado del primer perfil de cierre que está opuesto al exterior de la bolsa. Las concavidades del segundo perfil de cierre se forman como una superficie convexa en el lado del segundo perfil de cierre que está opuesto al interior de la bolsa y como una superficie cóncava en el lado del segundo perfil de cierre que está opuesto al exterior de la bolsa. Las concavidades del primer perfil de cierre están por lo menos parcialmente dentro de las concavidades del segundo perfil de cierre cuando se está sellando la bolsa.

Endstop and docking means for thermoplastic bags

Posts for use in fall protection

A post system for use in fall protection includes a connector to connect to a structure and a support in operative connection with a lifeline to maintain the lifeline at a first height above the structure. When a first threshold force is experienced on the lifeline, the support is operable to lower the lifeline to a second height which is lower than the first height. The ratio of a change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to a change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline (or the ΔL/ΔH ratio) is less than 1. The ratio of the change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to the change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline may also be less than 0.5 or less than 0.4.

Method of producing magnesium aluminate spinels

The invention provides for a method of making a magnesium aluminate spinel including an alumina compound and a magnesium compound, the method including the steps of; dispersing the alumina compound by dispersing it in a aqueous solution, to form an alumina dispersion, the aqueous solution having a pH of between 2 and 5; preferably between 2 and 4, flocculating the alumina by increasing the pH of the alumina dispersion to a pH of between 8 and 10 by adding a base; adding the alumina dispersion to an aqueous dispersion of the magnesium compound to form a slurry; drying the slurry to produce a dried spinel precursor; and calcining the dried spinel precursor to produce the magnesium aluminate spinel. Dispersing at such a low pH results in a conversion to spinel as well as allows for the control of the surface area of the spinel.

Door closer diagnostics system

A method and apparatus relating to generating, by at least one motion sensor of a data acquisition device that is mounted to a door having a door closer, motion data indicative of motion as the door is moved from an open position to a closed position, generating, by at least one load cell of the data acquisition device, load data as the door is being opened, analyzing the motion data and load data, determining at least one adjustment to the door closer based on at least one of a duration the door was in each of a plurality of door movement zones, as determined using the motion data, and a force applied to open the door, as determined using the load data, and displaying at least one installation instruction corresponding with the at least one adjustment on a graphical user interface of the central processing device

Differential pinions with projections that mate with recesses in ring gear

A differential 16 comprises a plurality of pinions 24 having projections 30 extending from a first side 26 which engage in recesses 40 in bevel ring gear 36 so that the pinions 24 are supported within the differential while allowing the pinions 24 to rotate. Opposite sides of the pinions 24 are provided with blind holes 44 which engage dowel pins 46 that are, for example, press fitted or welded in support ring 42, thereby preventing the pinions 24 from disengaging from the ring gear 36 when the differential 16 is spinning slowly or stationary. In an alternative embodiment to press fitting or welding the dowel pins 46, a second support ring (48, fig 6) with no though holes may be provided. This construction reduces the size of the differential casing and strengthens the pinions 24 since a though hole for a pinion pin is no longer required. The pinions 24 and ring gear 36 may be manufactured from hardened steel.

Pairing hardware components to authorize operation

According to examples, an apparatus may include a first hardware component including a first memory and a first processor. The first processor may initiate pairing between the first hardware component and a second hardware component to establish a trusted relationship between the first hardware component and a second hardware component. In response to a successful pairing between the first hardware component and the second hardware component, the processor may compare a first setting of the first hardware component with a second setting of the second hardware component. In response to a determination that the second setting corresponds to the first setting, the processor may authorize operation of the second hardware component.

Communications system using adaptive filter with adaptive update gain

A communications system receives a modulated signal that carries encoded communications data. An adaptive filter has a plurality of non-adaptive and adaptive filter taps with weighted coefficients and an adaptive gain circuit for updating the adaptive gain of the adaptive filter responsive to a received state of a modem or the type of modulation used by communications system. A demodulator and decoder receive the filtered output signal from the adaptive filter and demodulate and decode the signal to obtain the communications data.

Trusted client utilizing security kernel under secure execution mode

Method and apparatus for restricted execution of security sensitive instructions

ADHESIVE CLOSURE FOR FLEXIBLE BAG.

SE PRESENTA UNA BOLSA TERMOPLASTICA FLEXIBLE QUE PERMITE SUCESIVOS CERRADOS E INCLUYE UNA PARED FRONTAL (21) Y UNA PARED TRASERA (22), LAS PAREDES ESTAN UNIDAS A LO LARGO DE LAS PARTES MAYORES DE SUS BORDES LONGITUDINALES OPUESTOS Y EL FONDO; UNA BOCA DE ABERTURA ADYACENTE AL BORDE SUPERIOR DE LA BOLSA QUE INCLUYE UNA BANDA DE ADHESIVO (30) FIJADA A UNA PRIMERA SUPERFICIE INTERNA DE UNA DE UNA PARED FRONTAL O UNA PARED TRASERA DE UNA BOLSA A UNA DISTANCIA PRESELECCIONADA DE LA ABERTURA DE LA BOLSA; Y UNA PRIMERA BANDA DE UN ELEMENTO DE SOLAPA (40) FIJADA A UNA SEGUNDA SUPERFICIE INTERNA DE UNA DE UNA PARED FRONTAL O DE UNA PARED TRASERA DE UNA BOLSA A UNA DISTANCIA PRESELECCIONADA DE LA ABERTURA DE LA BOLSA; DICHO ELEMENTO DE SOLAPA DE LA BOLSA PUEDE COMPRIMIRSE CONTRA LA BANDA DE ADHESIVO SOBRE LA PRIMERA SUPERFICIE INTERNA MEDIANTE LO CUAL SE FORMA UN SELLAMIENTO MEDIANTE LA PUESTA EN CONTACTO DE LA BANDA DE ADHESIVO CON EL ELEMENTO DE SOLAPA DE LA SEGUNDA SUPERFICIE INTERNA CITADA. A FLEXIBLE THERMOPLASTIC BAG IS PRESENT THAT ALLOWS CLOSED SUCCESSIVES AND INCLUDES A FRONT WALL (21) AND A REAR WALL (22), THE WALLS ARE UNITED ALONG THE MAJOR PARTS OF THEIR OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGES AND THE BACKGROUND; AN OPENING MOUTH ADJUSTING TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE BAG INCLUDING AN ADHESIVE BAND (30) ATTACHED TO A FIRST INTERNAL SURFACE OF ONE OF A FRONT WALL OR A REAR WALL OF A BAG AT A PRESET DISTANCE FROM THE BAG OPENING; AND A FIRST BAND OF A FLAP ELEMENT (40) ATTACHED TO A SECOND INTERNAL SURFACE OF ONE OF A FRONT WALL OR A REAR WALL OF A BAG AT A PRESET DISTANCE FROM THE BAG OPENING; SUCH BAG FLAP ELEMENT MAY BE COMPRESSED AGAINST THE ADHESIVE BAND ON THE FIRST INTERNAL SURFACE THROUGH WHICH A SEALING IS FORMED BY THE CONTACT OF THE ADHESIVE BAND WITH THE FLAP ELEMENT OF THE SECOND SURFACE.

Communications system using adaptive filter and selected adaptive filter taps

A communications system receives a modulated signal that carries encoded communications data. An adaptive filter has a plurality of non-adaptive and adaptive filter taps with weighted coefficients and a tap order selection circuit for selecting the number and order of adaptive filter taps based on one of at least measured output power from the adaptive filter and signal modulation. A demodulator and decoder receives the filtered output signal and demodulates and decodes the signal to obtain the communications data.

Nanoparticle contrast agents for diagnostic imaging.

Se proporcionan nanopartículas (10) funcionalizadas con al menos una porción zwiteriónica, y composiciones que comprenden dichas nanopartículas. Las nanopartículas (10) tienen características que dan como resultado una retención mínima de las partículas en el cuerpo comparado con otras nanopartículas. La nanopartícula (10) comprende un núcleo (20), que tiene una superficie de núcleo (30) esencialmente libre de sílice y una cubierta (40) unida a la superficie de núcleo (30). La cubierta (40) comprende al menos una porción zwiteriónica funcionalizada con silano. Además, se proporcionan métodos para hacer dichas nanopartículas y métodos para su uso como agentes de diagnóstico.

Apparatus and method for removal of ions from a porous electrode that is part of a deionization system

An electrode for use in a deionization apparatus includes a conductive material that is in a granular form and is arranged in a layer that is defined by a first face and a second face. The electrode includes a substrate that is disposed against the first face, and a first member that is disposed against the second face and is formed to permit a fluid to pass through the first member and into contact with the granular conductive material to permit absorption of ions by the granular conductive material.

Method and apparatus for implementing automatic display of help information with detection of error condition for meter connection

A method and apparatus are provided for implementing automatic display of assistance information in a data collection computer system. A predefined port is monitored to detect the connection of a meter. When a meter connection is identified and the meter is not communicating properly, assistance information is automatically displayed for the user. A switch is provided for electromechanically detecting when an attempt is being made to connect a meter of a user selected type to a serial port of the data collection computer system. Then help information is automatically displayed when an error is detected.