Paper Towel Dispenser with Disinfecting Contact Surface

A paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface is an apparatus designed to reduce the transmission of communicable disease from indirect physical contact routes of transmission by providing a disinfecting surface that is most frequently engaged by users. The present invention accomplishes through the use of an upright paper towel dispenser that incorporates an absorbent pad in fluid communication with a reservoir containing an antimicrobial solution. The paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface is additionally able to adjust to variety of paper towel sizes through the incorporation of a height adjustment mechanism. The present invention comprises a stationary base, a pedestal assembly, a reservoir assembly, a retaining plate assembly, and a platform assembly. The reservoir would be filled with an antimicrobial solution capable of eliminating germs upon contact. The platform assembly would provide a non-interfering elevated shelf for storing a plurality of secondary items. 1. A paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface comprises:a stationary base;a pedestal assembly;a reservoir assembly;a retaining plate assembly;a platform assembly;the stationary base comprises at least three ground contacting elements, a bearing surface, a plurality of platform assembly mounts, and a pedestal assembly mount;the pedestal assembly comprises a stationary base mount, a lower stabilizing element, an elongated cylinder body, and a reservoir assembly mount;the reservoir assembly comprises a reservoir base, a hollow body, a retaining plate assembly mount, and at least one wick;the retaining plate assembly comprises a retaining cap, a retaining plate, and an absorbent pad;the platform assembly comprises a plurality of support posts, a plurality of platform fasteners, a raised platform, and at least one bounding obstruction;the reservoir assembly mount comprises a height adjustment mechanism and a reservoir base coupler;the reservoir base comprises a ...

Model-based data transformation

Disclosed are methods and systems for model-based data transformation. An example method includes: receiving a source graph model describing a source data structure, wherein the source graph model comprises a source root node associated with a plurality of source section nodes, wherein each source section node of the plurality of source section nodes is associated with at least one source attribute node; receiving a target graph model describing a target data structure, wherein the target graph model comprises a target root node associated with a plurality of target section nodes, wherein each target section node of the plurality of target section nodes is associated with at least one target attribute node; receiving a transformation map associating a target attribute node of the target data structure with one or more source attribute nodes of the source data structure; extracting, from the source data structure, one or more source data items associated with the one or more source attribute nodes; generating, by applying a transformation specified by the transformation map to the one or more source data items, a target data item associated with the target attribute node; and storing the target data item in the target data structure.

SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TRAILER HITCH

A number of variations may include a product comprising: a semi-autonomous trailer hitch comprising a coupler; a towed device structure, wherein the coupler and the towed device structure are pivotally attached to each other; and at least one sensor on at least one of the coupler or the towed device structure. 1. A product comprising:a semi-autonomous trailer hitch comprising:a coupler;a towed device structure, wherein the coupler and the towed device structure are pivotally attached to each other; andat least one sensor on at least one of the coupler or the towed device structure.2. The product of wherein the coupler is constructed and arranged to attach to a tow vehicle and wherein the towed device structure is constructed and arranged to attach to a towed device.3. The product of wherein the at least one sensor is constructed and arranged to detect at least one operating condition of a tow vehicle and to relay the at least one operating condition to the towed device.4. The product of wherein the coupler further comprises a rotational joint which attaches to the towed device structure so that the towed device structure may rotate along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis.5. The product of wherein the coupler is C-shaped and includes a first member claim 1 , a second member claim 1 , and a joint component which extends rotatably between the first member and the second member claim 1 , and wherein the towed device structure includes a rail and a first connector component and a second connector component attached to the rail claim 1 , and wherein the first connector component and the second connector component are pivotally attached to the joint component.6. The product of wherein the at least one sensor is an angle sensor attached to the joint component.7. The product of wherein the at least one sensor is a first load sensor attached to the first connector component and a second load sensor attached to the second connector component.8. The product of wherein the ...

Adjustable toe curve knuckle for a vehicle suspension and method

An adjustable knuckle/steer arm assembly and method for adjusting a toe curve setting of a vehicle wheel is provided. The adjustable knuckle/steer arm assembly includes a knuckle and a steer arm. The steer arm is pivotally connected to the knuckle at a pivot. One of the knuckle and the steer arm has a slot formed therein and the other has a connector member which engages the slot. The steer arm is angularly adjustable with respect to the knuckle via adjustable engagement of the connector member along the slot to enable the toe curve setting to be adjusted.

Method of and apparatus for applying wall finishes

Skimmer golf game

Fishing bobber

Acoustical wall surfacing

Compositions and methods for inhibiting elastase

This invention provides a compound comprising: (1) a polypeptide moiety having a) an identifying number of amino acids for SPAAT, b) an elastase binding activity; and (2) an extracellular matrix protein bound to the polypeptide moiety. Also provided is a method of inhibiting an elastase comprising contacting the elastase with a polypeptide moiety having: (1) an identifying number of amino acids for SPAAT; (2) a collagen binding activity; and (3) elastase binding activity.

Electronic lock

An electronic lock mechanism includes a solenoid driven actuator and a cam actuator ring. The cam ring interfaces with both the latch of a door lock and the door lock key cylinder. With this interfacing, the door latch can be independently operated by one of the key cylinder, the cam actuator ring or a door lock push bar or paddle. With this independent operation, the ability to open a door can be maintained during power or lock mechanism failures for purpose of egress from the area secured by the door lock.

Compositions and methods for inhibiting elastase

This invention provides a compound comprising: (1) a polypeptide moiety having a) an identifying number of amino acids for SPAAT, b) an elastase binding activity; and (2) an extracellular matrix protein bound to the polypeptide moiety. Also provided is a method of inhibiting an elastase comprising contacting the elastase with a polypeptide moiety having: (1) an identifying number of amino acids for SPAAT; (2) a collagen binding activity; and (3) elastase binding activity.

Interface apparatus for computer

Suspension attachment for bottle-necked vessels

Radträger mit justierbarer Spurkurve für eine Fahrzeugaufhängung und Verfahren

Es werden eine justierbare Radträger-/Spurhebelanordnung und ein Verfahren zum Justieren einer Spurkurveneinstellung eines Fahrzeugrads geschaffen. Die justierbare Radträger-/Spurhebelanordnung enthält einen Radträger und einen Spurhebel. Der Spurhebel ist an einem Drehzapfen schwenkbar mit dem Radträger verbunden. In einem von dem Radträger und dem Spurhebel ist ein Schlitz gebildet, und der andere weist ein Verbindungselement auf, das mit dem Schlitz in Eingriff ist. Der Spurhebel ist über den justierbaren Eingriff des Verbindungselements entlang des Schlitzes bezüglich des Winkels in Bezug auf den Radträger justierbar, um zu ermöglichen, dass die Spurkurveneinstellung justiert wird.

Model-based data transformation

Disclosed are methods and systems for model-based data transformation. An example method includes: receiving a source graph model describing a source data structure, wherein the source graph model comprises a source root node associated with a plurality of source section nodes, wherein each source section node of the plurality of source section nodes is associated with at least one source attribute node; receiving a target graph model describing a target data structure, wherein the target graph model comprises a target root node associated with a plurality of target section nodes, wherein each target section node of the plurality of target section nodes is associated with at least one target attribute node; receiving a transformation map associating a target attribute node of the target data structure with one or more source attribute nodes of the source data structure; extracting, from the source data structure, one or more source data items associated with the one or more source attribute nodes; generating, by applying a transformation specified by the transformation map to the one or more source data items, a target data item associated with the target attribute node; and storing the target data item in the target data structure.

Model-based configuration of financial product offerings

Disclosed are methods and systems for automatically configuring financial product offerings. An example method includes: receiving, by a computer system, a graph model representing a plurality of permutations of definition provisions of a financial product; translating at least a subset of the graph model into definitions of a plurality of business objects; translating the definitions of the plurality of business objects into definitions of a plurality of services to be implemented by an offering of the financial product; receiving, via a user interface, a plurality of service configuration options; applying the plurality of service configuration options to the definitions of the plurality of services; and generating, based on the definitions of the plurality of services, service configuration data for the offering of the financial product.

Halbleiterlaser mit Doppelheterostruktur

Impuls-Ubertragungssystem mit regenerierenden Tunnel - Dioden - Impulsverstarkern

Model-based configuration of financial product offerings

Disclosed are methods and systems for automatically configuring financial product offerings. An example method includes: receiving, by a computer system, a graph model representing a plurality of permutations of definition provisions of a financial product; translating at least a subset of the graph model into definitions of a plurality of business objects; translating the definitions of the plurality of business objects into definitions of a plurality of services to be implemented by an offering of the financial product; receiving, via a user interface, a plurality of service configuration options; applying the plurality of service configuration options to the definitions of the plurality of services; and generating, based on the definitions of the plurality of services, service configuration data for the offering of the financial product.

Electroplating-machine.

Vorrichtung zum Fokussieren eines Strahles optischer Wellen energie längs einer Übertragungs strecke

Improvements in or relating to milling of cereal grain

Folder device

Wall finishing apparatus

Attachment for sewing-machines.

Wellenleiter

Metal-heating apparatus

Verstaerkerstation fuer pulscodemodulation mit mehrphasiger differentieller phasenmodulation

Snap hook

Pasteurizing apparatus.

Wellenleiter

Method and apparatus for salvaging pipe lines

Code path tracking

Methods, systems, and products are provided for code path tracking. Embodiments include identifying an instrumented trace point in software code to be path tracked; identifying a function executed at the instrumented trace point in the software code; identifying parameters for the function executed at the instrumented trace point; and recording a description of the function, the parameters, and the result of the execution of the function using the parameters.