METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALLY INDICATING A SECURE CONNECTION

A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made. 1. A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device , comprising:a connector attached to the gas conduit;a receptacle formed on the gas supply device and sized to receive the connector; anda visual indicator associated with the receptacle, wherein the visual indicator provides a visual indication of when the connector is securely received in the receptacle.2. The connector arrangement of further comprising:a locking arrangement formed on the connector; anda receiving arrangement formed on the receptacle, wherein the receiving arrangement receives the locking arrangement to positively retain the connector within the receptacle.3. The connector arrangement of wherein the visual indicator changes state when the connector is positively retained.4. The connector arrangement of wherein the visual indicator is an indicator light that is illuminated when the connector is securely received in the receptacle.5. The connector arrangement of wherein the connector includes a latch that engages the receptacle to positively retain the connector within the receptacle.6. The connector arrangement of further comprising an activation switch formed in the receptacle and coupled to the indicator light claim 5 , wherein the latch closes ...

Apparatus, System, and Method of Fluid Delivery Connection

A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration. 1. A fluid delivery connection , comprising:a cuff that is configured to engage a port and connect to a fluid delivery circuit, such as to create a fluid connection between the port and the fluid delivery circuit;a finger extending away from the cuff, the finger configured to interact with the port; anda locking sleeve movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger, wherein the locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port.2. The fluid delivery connection of claim 1 , further comprising a latch movably secured to the cuff and to the locking sleeve claim 1 , wherein the latch comprises the finger.3. The fluid delivery connection of claim 2 , wherein the latch and locking sleeve are complementarily keyed such that movement of the locking sleeve from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration draws the latch towards the cuff claim 2 , which secures the finger to the port.4. The fluid delivery connection of claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of threads disposed on an interior surface of the locking sleeve; anda pawl disposed on the latch;wherein the pawl of the latch engages the plurality of threads of the locking sleeve as the locking sleeve is moved from the unlocked ...

Systems and methods for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities

Materials, systems, and assemblies for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities.

VISUAL INDICATOR FOR A SECURE FLUID CONNECTION

A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made. 1. A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device , comprising:a connector attached to the gas conduit;a receptacle formed on the gas supply device and sized to receive the connector; anda visual indicator associated with the receptacle, wherein the visual indicator provides a visual indication of when the connector is securely received in the receptacle.2. The connector arrangement of further comprising:a locking arrangement formed on the connector; anda receiving arrangement formed on the receptacle, wherein the receiving arrangement receives the locking arrangement to positively retain the connector within the receptacle.3. The connector arrangement of wherein the visual indicator changes state when the connector is positively retained.4. The connector arrangement of wherein the visual indicator is an indicator light that is illuminated when the connector is securely received in the receptacle.5. The connector arrangement of wherein the connector includes a latch that engages the receptacle to positively retain the connector within the receptacle.6. The connector arrangement of further comprising an activation switch formed in the receptacle and coupled to the indicator light claim 5 , wherein the latch closes ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF FLUID DELIVERY CONNECTION

A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration. 1. A fluid delivery connection comprising:a cuff configured to engage a port and create a fluid connection between the port and the fluid delivery circuit;a finger extending away from the cuff, the finger configured to interact with the port, the finger comprising a latch movably secured to the cuff; anda locking sleeve movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger, the latch being movably secured to the locking sleeve,wherein the locking sleeve is selectively movable between (i) an unlocked configuration, wherein the finger is movable, and (ii) a locked configuration, wherein the finger is secured to the port.2. The fluid delivery connection of claim 1 , wherein the latch and locking sleeve are complementarily keyed such that movement of the locking sleeve from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration draws the latch towards the cuff claim 1 , which secures the finger to the port.3. The fluid delivery connection of claim 2 , further comprising:a plurality of threads disposed on an interior surface of the locking sleeve; anda pawl disposed on the latch;wherein the pawl of the latch engages the plurality of threads of the locking sleeve as the locking sleeve is moved from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration to draw the latch towards the cuff.4. The fluid delivery ...

Drone-hosted construction defect marking

A system includes processing circuitry and a drone that includes a marking mount that receives a marking device, a motion guide that provides a sliding framework for a reciprocating motion of the marking mount, and a shock absorption sub-assembly positioned between the marking mount and the motion guide. Control logic of the drone is configured to navigate, based on navigation instructions received from the processing circuitry, the drone to an area associated with a misapplication of a tape as applied to a substrate or a substrate defect, such that a distal tip of the marking device makes contact with the area associated with the tape misapplication or the substrate defect, while activating the shock absorption sub-assembly to at least partially absorb a shock caused by the contact between the distal tip of the marking device and the area associated with the tape misapplication or the substrate defect.

Drone-hosted construction defect remediation

A system includes processing circuitry and a drone. The drone includes a dispenser subassembly that includes a housing comprising an aerosol dispensing system and configured to receive a syringe such that an applicator of the syringe is positioned distally from the housing; a trigger that is positioned in contact with a nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system; an actuator arm; and an actuator motor configured to move the actuator arm in a reciprocating motion. Control logic of the drone is configured to navigate, based on navigation instructions received from the processing circuitry, the drone to an area associated with an object of potential survey interest (OoPSI) such that the applicator of the syringe or the nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system is proximate to the area associated with the OoPSI.

Haptic articles and applications using sintered articles prepared from molded gel compositions

Haptic articles, methods of making the haptic articles, and applications using sintered articles prepared from molded gel compositions are provided. The haptic articles include a shaped zirconia ceramic plate and a piezoelectric actuator attached to the shaped zirconia ceramic plate to vibrate the shaped zirconia ceramic plate at an ultrasonic frequency.

Polarization image-based building inspection

Systems of this disclosure enable building inspection using polarization images. The systems use light polarization information of the polarization images to detect misapplications of tape applied to a substrate. An example system includes polarization camera hardware, a memory communicatively coupled to the polarization camera hardware, and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The polarization camera hardware is configured to capture a polarization image of a tape as applied to a substrate. The memory is configured to store the polarization image. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze the polarization image according to a trained classification model and, based on the analysis of the polarization image according to the trained classification model, detect a misapplication with respect to the tape as applied to the substrate.

Image analysis-based building inspection

Systems of this disclosure enable building inspection using image analysis. The systems use images of a portion of a building to detect misapplications of tape applied to a substrate. An example system includes image capture hardware, a memory communicatively coupled to the image capture hardware, and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The image capture hardware is configured to capture an image of a tape as applied to a substrate. The memory is configured to store the image. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze the image according to a trained model, and to detect, based on the analysis of the image according to the trained model, detect a misapplication with respect to the tape as applied to the substrate.

Systems and methods for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities

Materials, systems, and assemblies for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities.

Polarization image-based building inspection

Systems of this disclosure enable building inspection using polarization images. The systems use light polarization information of the polarization images to detect misapplications of tape applied to a substrate. An example system includes polarization camera hardware, a memory communicatively coupled to the polarization camera hardware, and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The polarization camera hardware is configured to capture a polarization image of a tape as applied to a substrate. The memory is configured to store the polarization image. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze the polarization image according to a trained classification model and, based on the analysis of the polarization image according to the trained classification model, detect a misapplication with respect to the tape as applied to the substrate.

Drone-hosted construction defect remediation

A system includes processing circuitry and a drone. The drone includes a dispenser subassembly that includes a housing comprising an aerosol dispensing system and configured to receive a syringe such that an applicator of the syringe is positioned distally from the housing; a trigger that is positioned in contact with a nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system; an actuator arm; and an actuator motor configured to move the actuator arm in a reciprocating motion. Control logic of the drone is configured to navigate, based on navigation instructions received from the processing circuitry, the drone to an area associated with an object of potential survey interest (OoPSI) such that the applicator of the syringe or the nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system is proximate to the area associated with the OoPSI.

Systems for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities

Drone-hosted construction defect remediation

A system includes processing circuitry and a drone. The drone includes a dispenser subassembly that includes a housing comprising an aerosol dispensing system and configured to receive a syringe such that an applicator of the syringe is positioned distally from the housing; a trigger that is positioned in contact with a nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system; an actuator arm; and an actuator motor configured to move the actuator arm in a reciprocating motion. Control logic of the drone is configured to navigate, based on navigation instructions received from the processing circuitry, the drone to an area associated with an object of potential survey interest (OoPSI) such that the applicator of the syringe or the nozzle of the aerosol dispensing system is proximate to the area associated with the OoPSI.

Systems and methods for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities

Materials, systems, and assemblies for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities.

Haptic articles and applications using sintered articles prepared from molded gel compositions