Method and apparatus for presenting a breadcrumb trail for a collaborative session

According to an example computer-implemented method, shared media content is presented to a plurality of users during a collaborative session, with the session including a plurality of events. A breadcrumb trail of events occurring during the collaborative session is created. For each of the events, a descriptor is determined for the event, and the event is tagged in the breadcrumb trail with the descriptor. Responsive to receipt of a descriptor selection, a filtered breadcrumb trail including only events tagged with the selected descriptor is presented.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAYERED OVERVIEW IN VISUALIZATION OF LARGE ENTERPRISE IT ENVIRONMENT

A method for layered overview visualization of an IT environment having nodes and links related to the nodes, comprising initializing the layered overview visualization by establishing a number of hierarchical levels, combining the nodes and the links related to the nodes into a plurality of elements based on one of function and type, for each hierarchical level, assigning one or more of the plurality of elements to the level in accordance with one of the function and the type and determining overlap of the assigned elements. The method further comprises navigating the layered overview visualization by selecting a view, selecting a level of the hierarchical levels within the selected view, choosing the overlap of one or more of the assigned elements in the selected level and highlighting the chosen elements, and displaying on a screen the selected level and the highlighted chosen elements in the selected level. 1. A method for layered overview visualization of an IT environment having nodes and links related to the nodes , comprising steps of: establishing a number of hierarchical levels;', 'based on one of function and type, combining the nodes and the links related to the nodes into a plurality of elements;', assigning one or more of the plurality of elements to the level in accordance with one of the function and the type; and', 'determining overlap of the assigned elements; and, 'for each hierarchical level], 'initializing, using a CPU, the layered overview visualization, comprising steps of selecting a view;', 'selecting a level of the hierarchical levels within the selected view;', 'choosing the overlap of one or more of the assigned elements in the selected level and highlighting the chosen elements; and', 'displaying on a screen the selected level and the highlighted chosen elements in the selected level., 'navigating the layered overview visualization, comprising steps of2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of displaying one or ...

VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

A vehicle brake system and method designed to maximize the contributions from a regenerative braking system, yet still provide adequate safety measures that address potential regenerative braking failure. According to one embodiment, the method determines both a requested deceleration from the driver and an actual deceleration experienced by the vehicle, and uses the difference between these two values to calculate a deceleration error that can be integrated over time and compared to an error threshold. If the integrated or accumulated deceleration error surpasses the error threshold, then the method may reduce or disable the regenerative braking system until it can confirm that it is operating properly. 1. A method of operating a vehicle brake system that includes both a frictional braking system and a regenerative braking system , comprising the steps of:(a) gathering one or more vehicle operating conditions;(b) using the vehicle operating conditions to determine an actual deceleration and a requested deceleration;(c) using the actual deceleration and the requested deceleration to determine a deceleration error;(d) comparing the deceleration error to an error threshold; and(e) reducing regenerative braking by the regenerative braking system when the deceleration error exceeds the error threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) further comprises gathering vehicle operating conditions that include a vehicle speed and a driver braking demand.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein step (b) further comprises using the vehicle speed to determine the actual deceleration and using the driver braking demand to determine the requested deceleration.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (c) further comprises using the actual deceleration and the requested deceleration to determine an instantaneous deceleration error claim 1 , and step (d) further comprises comparing the instantaneous deceleration error to an instantaneous error threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

BRAKE PEDAL EMULATOR OF A BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A brake pedal emulator for a brake-by-wire system of a vehicle extends and connects between a support structure and a brake pedal operatively engaged to the support structure. The brake pedal emulator includes a hydraulic cylinder having a magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and an electrical element configured to carry an electrical current for controlling a viscosity of the magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and thereby controlling a first force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder when actuated by the brake pedal. 1. A brake pedal emulator extending and connected between a support structure and a brake pedal operatively engaged to the support structure , the brake pedal emulator comprising:a hydraulic cylinder including a magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and an electrical element configured to carry an electrical current for controlling a viscosity of the electro/magneto rheological hydraulic fluid and thereby control a first force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder when actuated.2. The brake pedal emulator set forth in further comprising:a force induction device engaged between the support structure and the brake pedal, and constructed and arranged to exert a second force upon the brake pedal that varies as a function of brake pedal travel.3. The brake pedal emulator set forth in claim 2 , wherein the first force is a damping force that varies as a function of at least brake pedal speed.4. The brake pedal emulator set forth in claim 2 , wherein the force induction device is a coiled spring.5. The brake pedal emulator set forth in claim 4 , wherein the coiled spring is concentrically disposed about the hydraulic cylinder.6. The brake pedal emulator set forth in claim 5 , wherein the coiled spring and the hydraulic cylinder are compressible along a common centerline.7. The brake pedal emulator set forth in further comprising:a base member directly engaged pivotally to the support structure at a first pivot axis and rigidly engaged to the hydraulic cylinder; anda ...

VEHICLE BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WITH A BRAKE PEDAL EMULATOR OVERRIDE DEVICE

A brake pedal apparatus for actuating a vehicle brake assembly includes a stationary structure, a brake pedal emulator assembly, and an emulator override device. The brake pedal emulator assembly includes a brake pedal operatively engaged to the stationary structure, and a brake pedal emulator operatively engaged between the stationary structure and the brake pedal along a centerline. The brake pedal emulator is configured to electrically operate the brake assembly. The emulator override device includes a mechanical linkage operatively engaged to the brake assembly, and a latch configured to selectively connect and disconnect the mechanical linkage from the brake pedal emulator assembly. The mechanical linkage is configured to mechanically operate the brake assembly via at least in-part movement of the brake pedal along the centerline. 1. A brake pedal apparatus for actuating a vehicle brake assembly , the brake pedal apparatus comprising:a stationary structure;a brake pedal emulator assembly including a brake pedal operatively engaged to the stationary structure and a brake pedal emulator operatively engaged between the stationary structure and the brake pedal along a centerline, and wherein the brake pedal emulator is configured to electrically operate the brake assembly; andan emulator override device including a mechanical linkage operatively engaged to the brake assembly and a latch configured to selectively connect and disconnect the mechanical linkage from the brake pedal emulator assembly, and wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to mechanically operate the brake assembly via at least in-part movement of the brake pedal along the centerline.2. The brake pedal apparatus set forth in claim 1 , wherein the latch includes an electric solenoid and a bolt actuated by the electric solenoid to engage and disengage the mechanical linkage.3. The brake pedal apparatus set forth in claim 2 , wherein the bolt is disengaged when the electric solenoid is energized. ...

Brake-by-wire system

A vehicle includes a plurality of brake assemblies and a plurality of electronic brake system (EBS) controllers. The brake assemblies each include an electro-mechanical actuator configured to adjust a torque force applied to a wheel of the vehicle. The EBS controllers are located remotely from one another. Each EBS controller has integrated therein an electronic actuator driver unit that includes an electronic power circuit configured to drive at least one of the electro-mechanical actuators. A first EBS controller is configured to drive a first group of electro-mechanical actuators, and a second EBS controller is configured to drive a second group of electro-mechanical actuators that exclude the electro-mechanical actuators of the first group.

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a plurality of brake assemblies and a plurality of electrical power circuits. Each brake assembly includes an electro-mechanical actuator configured to adjust a torque force applied to a wheel of the vehicle. The electrical power circuits are located remotely from one another. Each power circuit is configured to drive a respective actuator. The vehicle further includes a first electronic brake system (EBS) controller and a second EBS controller. The first EBS controller is configured to output a first data command signal to control a first group of power circuits among the plurality of power circuits. The second EBS controller is configured to output a second data command signal to control a second group of power circuits among the plurality of power circuits. The second group excludes the power circuits from the first group. 1. A vehicle including a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system , the vehicle comprising:a plurality of brake assemblies, each brake assembly including an electro-mechanical actuator configured to adjust a torque force applied to a wheel of the vehicle;a plurality of electrical power circuits located remotely from one another, each power circuit being configured to drive a respective actuator;a first electronic brake system (EBS) controller configured to output a first data command signal to control a first group of power circuits among the plurality of power circuits; anda second EBS controller configured to output a second data command signal to control a second group of power circuits among the plurality of power circuits, the second group excluding the power circuits from the first group.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second power circuits are located remotely from the brake assemblies claim 1 , the first EBS controller claim 1 , and the second EBS controller.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first group of power circuits are controlled independently from the second group of power ...

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a plurality of electronic brake system (EBS) controllers configured to detect at least one braking event, and a plurality of brake assemblies. Each brake assembly is coupled to a respective wheel of the vehicle and includes an enhanced smart actuator. The enhanced smart actuator further includes an electro-mechanical actuator, and at least one power circuit. The electro-mechanical actuator is configured to adjust a torque force applied to the respective wheel. The at least one electronic power circuit is configured to output a high-frequency switched high-power current drive signal that drives the electro-mechanical actuator. The EBS controllers control a first group of enhanced smart actuators independently from a second group of enhanced smart actuators that exclude the enhanced smart actuators of the first group. 1. A vehicle including a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system , the vehicle comprising:a plurality of electronic brake system (EBS) controllers configured to detect at least one braking event; an electro-mechanical actuator configured to adjust a torque force applied to the respective wheel;', 'at least one electronic power circuit configured to output a high-frequency switched high-power current drive signal that drives the electro-mechanical actuator,, 'a plurality of brake assemblies, each brake assembly coupled to a respective wheel of the vehicle and including an enhanced smart actuator, the enhanced smart actuator further comprisingwherein the plurality of EBS controllers are configured to control a first group of enhanced smart actuators independently from a second group of enhanced smart actuators that exclude the enhanced smart actuators of the first group.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a first EBS controller among the plurality of EBS controllers is configured to output a first data command signal in response to the at least one braking event to control a first power circuit included in the first group of ...

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

A vehicle with a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system includes a plurality of brake assemblies that control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle. The brake assemblies include a first brake assembly and a second brake assembly. The first brake assembly is integrated with at least one enhanced brake actuator assembly including a first electronic actuator driver circuit in signal communication with a first electro-mechanical actuator. The first brake assembly is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel of the vehicle. The second brake assembly is integrated with at least one enhanced smart brake actuator assembly including a first actuator controller in signal communication with a second electronic actuator driver circuit. The second electronic actuator driver circuit is in signal communication with a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle including a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system , the vehicle comprising: a first brake assembly integrated with a first enhanced brake actuator assembly including a first electronic actuator driver circuit in signal communication with a first electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel of the vehicle; and', 'a second brake assembly integrated with a first enhanced smart brake actuator assembly including a first actuator controller in signal communication with a second electronic actuator driver circuit, the second electronic actuator driver circuit being in signal communication with a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel of the vehicle., 'a plurality of brake assemblies configured to control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle, the plurality of brake assemblies including2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electronic actuator driver ...

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a plurality of brake assemblies, and a brake request input device. Each brake assembly is coupled to a respective wheel of the vehicle and is configured to control braking of the respective wheel. The brake request input device is configured to output an electronic brake request signal indicating a request to brake at least one of the wheels. Each brake assembly has integrated therein an enhanced smart actuator unit that includes an electronic actuator controller configured to control a braking torque applied to the respective wheel in response to receiving the brake request signal. 1. A vehicle including a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system , the vehicle comprising:a plurality of brake assemblies, each brake assembly coupled to a respective wheel of the vehicle and configured to control braking of the respective wheel; anda brake request input device configured to output an electronic brake request signal indicating a request to brake at least one of the wheels,wherein each brake assembly has integrated therein an enhanced smart actuator unit that includes an electronic actuator controller configured to control a torque applied to the respective wheel in response to receiving the brake request signal, andwherein each enhanced smart actuator unit is in electrical communication with one another such that a first actuator controller integrated in a first brake assembly is configured to control a first torque applied to a first wheel coupled to the first brake assembly, and a second torque applied to a second wheel coupled to a second brake assembly that excludes the first actuator controller.2. (canceled)31. The vehicle of , wherein the enhanced smart actuator unit included in each brake assembly further includes:an electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to apply a variable braking force to the respective wheel; andan electronic actuator driver configured to output a high-power signal that drives the electro-mechanical ...

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a plurality of brake assemblies configured to control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle. The brake assemblies includes a first brake assembly integrated with a smart actuator unit including a first actuator controller and a first electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel coupled to the first brake assembly. A second brake assembly excludes an actuator controller and has installed therein a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel coupled to the second brake assembly. At least one electronic actuator driver unit is remotely located from the first and second brake assemblies, and is configured to output a high-power signal that drives the first and second electro-mechanical actuators in response to receiving a digital command signal from the first actuator controller. 1. A vehicle including a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system , the vehicle comprising: a first brake assembly integrated with a smart actuator unit including a first actuator controller and a first electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel coupled to the first brake assembly;', 'a second brake assembly excluding an actuator controller and having installed therein a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel coupled to the second brake assembly; and', 'at least one electronic actuator driver unit remotely located from the first and second brake assemblies, and configured to output a high-power signal that drives the first and second electro-mechanical actuators in response to receiving a digital command signal from the first actuator controller., 'a plurality of brake assemblies configured to control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle, the plurality of brake assemblies including2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each of ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGE CURRENT

A method and system for controlling a current flow through a charge connector to a charging system includes a charge connector including a plug connectable to a power outlet to receive a current flow, the plug including a temperature sensor to measure an interface temperature at the plug and outlet interface, the charge connector including a coupler connectable to an inlet of the charging system, where one of a control module of the charge connector and a controller of the charging system is operable to control the current flow to an adjusted level determined by one of the interface temperature and a voltage drop at the plug. A communication link may be established by a coupler element connected to an inlet element to transmit signals between the control module and connector. The charge connector may be connectable to a charging system of a plug-in electric vehicle. 1. A charge connector for controlling a current flow to a charging system , the charge connector comprising:a plug selectively connectable to a power supply outlet and including a positive connector to receive a current flow from a power supply via the outlet;a coupler selectively connectable to an inlet of the charging system to flow current to the charging system via the inlet;wherein the plug includes a temperature sensor to output a temperature signal corresponding to an interface temperature at an interface of the plug and the outlet when the plug is connected to the outlet; anda control module in communication with the temperature sensor to receive the temperature signal and determine the interface temperature;wherein the control module is operable to control the current flow through the positive connector at an adjusted level of current flow based on the interface temperature.2. The charge connector of claim 1 , wherein the adjusted level of current flow is determined by the control module comparing the interface temperature to a temperature threshold and decreasing the adjusted level of current ...

Photographic label suitable for packaging

The invention relates to a label comprising a silver halide imaging layer, a base and a strippable liner adhesively connected by an adhesive to said base, wherein said base has a stiffness of between 15 and 60 millinewtons and an L* is greater than 92.0, and wherein said liner has a stiffness of between 40 and 120 millinewtons.

Brake pedal emulator of a brake-by-wire system and method of operation

A brake pedal emulator for a brake-by-wire system of a vehicle extends and connects between a support structure and a brake pedal operatively engaged to the support structure. The brake pedal emulator includes a hydraulic cylinder having a magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and an electrical element configured to carry an electrical current for controlling a viscosity of the magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and thereby controlling a first force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder when actuated by the brake pedal.

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

Ein Fahrzeug mit einem fehlertoleranten elektronischen Brake-by-Wire(BBW)-System beinhaltet eine Vielzahl von Bremsanlagen, die das Bremse des jeweiligen Rades des Fahrzeugs steuern. Die Bremsanlagen beinhalten eine erste Bremsanlage und eine zweite Bremsanlage. Die erste Bremsanlage ist in mindestens eine verbesserte Bremsstellgliedanordnung integriert, die eine erste elektronische Stellglied-Treiberschaltung in Signalverbindung mit einem ersten elektromechanischen Stellglied aufweist. Die erste Bremsanlage ist dazu konfiguriert, um eine auf ein erstes Rad des Fahrzeugs aufgebrachte Bremskraft anzupassen. Die zweite Bremsanlage ist in mindestens eine verbesserte intelligente Bremsstellgliedanordnung integriert, die eine erste Stellgliedsteuerung in Signalverbindung mit einer zweiten elektronischen Stellglied-Treiberschaltung enthält. Die zweite elektronische Stellglied-Treiberschaltung steht in Signalverbindung mit einem zweiten elektromechanischen Stellglied, das dazu konfiguriert ist, eine auf ein zweites Rad des Fahrzeugs aufgebrachte Bremskraft anzupassen. A vehicle with a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system includes a plurality of brake systems that control the brake of the respective wheel of the vehicle. The brake systems include a first brake system and a second brake system. The first brake system is integrated with at least one improved brake actuator assembly having a first electronic actuator driver circuit in signal communication with a first electromechanical actuator. The first brake system is configured to adjust a braking force applied to a first wheel of the vehicle. The second brake system is integrated with at least one improved smart brake actuator assembly that includes first actuator control in signal communication with a second electronic actuator driver circuit. The second electronic actuator driver circuit is in signal communication with a second electromechanical actuator configured to adjust a braking force applied to a ...

Mobile radio communications device and related method of operation and communications system

The present invention provides for a mobile radio communications device arranged for receiving a broadcast service and including reception means for reading a channel to be employed by the broadcast service, means for receiving otherwise than via the said channel scheduling information related to the broadcast service, means for determining from the scheduling information a start time of the broadcast service on the channel, and means for determining from the scheduling information preparation time of the broadcast service and requiring transmission on the said channel prior to the said start time of the broadcast service, and means for inhibiting monitoring of the said channel at the reception means until a time determined by the said start time less the said preparation time.

Catalyst recovery process

A process for converting a solid catalyst comprising ruthenium and cerium into an aqueous solution suitable for use in repreparing the solid catalyst which process comprises the steps of: (a) dissolving the solid catalyst in an effective amount of concentrated hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid, (b) treating the product of step (a) with an effective amount of concentrated nitric acid, (c) heating the product of step (b) until substantially all hydrogen chloride or hydrogen bromide is removed, (d) diluting the product of step (c) with water.

BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

Ein Fahrzeug beinhaltet eine Vielzahl von Bremsanlage und eine Vielzahl von elektrischen Leistungskreisen. Jede Bremsanlage beinhaltet ein elektromechanisches Stellglied, das konfiguriert ist, um eine auf ein Rad des Fahrzeugs ausgeübte Drehmomentkraft einzustellen. Die elektrischen Leistungskreise befinden sich entfernt voneinander. Jeder Leistungskreis ist für den Antrieb eines jeweiligen Stellgliedes konfiguriert. Das Fahrzeug beinhaltet ferner eine erste elektronische Bremssystem(EBS)-Steuerung und eine zweite EBS-Steuerung. Die erste EBS-Steuerung ist konfiguriert, um ein erstes Datenbefehlssignal zur Steuerung einer ersten Gruppe von Leitungskreisen unter einer Vielzahl von Leitungskreisen auszugeben. Die zweite EBS-Steuerung ist konfiguriert, um ein zweites Datenbefehlssignal zur Steuerung einer zweiten Gruppe von Leitungskreisen unter einer Vielzahl von Leitungskreisen auszugeben. Die zweite Gruppe schließt die Leitungsreise der ersten Gruppe aus. A vehicle includes a variety of braking systems and a variety of electrical power circuits. Each brake system includes an electromechanical actuator configured to adjust a torque force applied to a wheel of the vehicle. The electrical power circuits are located away from each other. Each power circuit is configured to drive a respective actuator. The vehicle further includes a first electronic brake system (EBS) controller and a second EBS controller. The first EBS controller is configured to output a first data command signal to control a first group of line circuits among a plurality of line circuits. The second EBS controller is configured to output a second data command signal to control a second group of line circuits among a plurality of line circuits. The second group excludes the line trip of the first group.

Door stop

The door stop comprises a stop block. One of the surfaces of the stop block has an angular recess therein with angular faces positioned at an acute angle with respect to the stop block surfaces. The stop block is configured to insert into the jamb when the door is opened and the angular faces engaged over the top corner of the hinge edge stile of the door to hold the door open. A handle is attached to the stop block so that it may be easily inserted and removed.

Vehicle braking system and method of operating same

Ein Fahrzeugbremssystem und ein Verfahren sind entworfen, um die Beiträge von einem regenerativen Bremssystem zu maximieren und dennoch angemessene Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bereitzustellen, die einen potentiellen Fehler beim regenerativen Bremsen ansprechen. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform bestimmt das Verfahren sowohl eine vom Fahrer angeforderte Verzögerung als auch eine tatsächliche Verzögerung, die das Fahrzeug erfährt, und verwendet die Differenz zwischen diesen zwei Werten, um einen Verzögerungsfehler zu berechnen, der über die Zeit integriert und mit einem Fehlerschwellenwert verglichen werden kann. Wenn der intergierte oder aufgelaufene Verzögerungsfehler den Fehlerschwellenwert überschreitet, dann kann das Verfahren das regenerative Bremssystem verringern oder deaktivieren, bis es bestätigen kann, dass es korrekt arbeitet. A vehicle braking system and method are designed to maximize the contributions from a regenerative braking system and yet provide adequate safety measures that address a potential regenerative braking failure. According to one embodiment, the method determines both a driver requested deceleration and an actual deceleration experienced by the vehicle and uses the difference between these two values to calculate a deceleration error that can be integrated over time and compared to an error threshold . If the integrated or accumulated deceleration error exceeds the error threshold, then the method may reduce or disable the regenerative braking system until it can confirm that it is operating properly.

Synthetic prosthogenes and their use in enzyme coupling tests.

A shall enzymically inactive peptide fragment of an enzyme (e.g. ribonuclease S-peptide) is used as the label and conjugated with the complementary fragment (S-protein) to form an enzyme which catalyses a primary reaction whose product is, or leads to, an essential coenzyme or prosthetic group for a second enzyme which catalyses a secondary reaction leading to a detectable result indicating the presence of analyte. Also disclosed are novel synthetic substrates for the primary reaction. Substrates for ribonuclease S conjugate enzyme are of the formula R-X where R is a pyrimidine 3 min -phosphate moiety and X is a leaving group linked to R through the 3 min -phosphate group and leads to said coenzyme or prosthetic group, e.g. via riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxal, pyridoxine or pyridoxine phosphate.

Personal air purifier

A personal air purifier employs tapered reticulated foam semi-cylinders (10) sized to be closely received within a user's nostrils through slight expansion of the nostril. The semi-cylinders include a flat base (14) and a spherical shaped surface (12) at a distal end with flattened surfaces (30) circumferentially spaced about the semi-cylinder for enhanced fit within the nostril. The flat base of the two semi-cylinders is connected by an integral flexible band (16) which extends across the end of the septum of the user's nose to preclude over-insertion and aid in removal.

Clothes dryer with control panel seal

An appliance with an internal working space has a door to provide access to the working space. A control panel is operatively mounted on the appliance. A se al mounted on the door sealingly engages with an upright wall on the control panel when the door is closed to prevent migration of moisture toward the components of the control panel. The door also includes a sloped inner wall terminating in a lip, which directs moisture away from the seal and control panel components

Fastener assembly

The invention is related to a fastener assembly of the kind used to secure a gas turbine engine rotor disc assembly on a shaft in a situation which otherwise would required the use of a trapped nut. It thereby removes a design constraint limiting bore diameter of the disc assembly to permit access to a securing nut on the shaft, and avoids the use of a trapped nut. One of the rotors hubs is adapted to be mounted on the shaft and the securing nut is engaged with a thread on the shaft to trap the hub. In the improvement of the invention the hub is provided with an axial keyway through which the securing nut is passed into the limited access space. Once the shaft is engaged with the hub the nut is then engaged with the thread on the shaft and tightened using a special tool extending through the centre of the shaft. The tool is withdrawn after use. The nut may be undone and retrieved in an opposite operation.

Personal air purifier

A personal air purifier employs tapered reticulated foam semi-cylinders (10) sized to be closely received within a user's nostrils through slight expansion of the nostril. The semi-cylinders include a flat base (14) and a spherical shaped surface (12) at a distal end with flattened surfaces (30) circumferentially spaced about the semi-cylinder for enhanced fit within the nostril. The flat base of the two semi-cylinders is connected by an integral flexible band (16) which extends across the end of the septum of the user's nose to preclude over-insertion and aid in removal.

A VEHICLE BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WITH A BRAKE PEDAL EMULATOR OVERRIDE DEVICE

Eine Bremspedalvorrichtung zum Betätigen einer Fahrzeugbremsanlage beinhaltet eine stationäre Struktur, eine Bremspedalemulatoranordnung und eine Emulator-Override-Vorrichtung. Die Bremspedalemulatoranordnung beinhaltet ein Bremspedal, das operativ mit der stationären Struktur in Eingriff steht, und einen Bremspedalemulator, der operativ zwischen der stationären Struktur und dem Bremspedal entlang einer Mittellinie in Eingriff steht. Der Bremspedalemulator ist so konfiguriert, dass er die Bremsanlage elektrisch betätigt. Die Emulator-Override-Vorrichtung umfasst eine mechanische Verbindung, die operativ mit der Bremsanlage in Eingriff steht, und eine Verriegelung, die konfiguriert ist, um die mechanische Verbindung selektiv mit der Bremspedalemulatoranordnung zu verbinden und von dieser zu trennen. Die mechanische Verbindung ist so konfiguriert, dass sie die Bremsanlage mechanisch über eine zumindest teilweise Bewegung des Bremspedals entlang der Mittellinie betätigt. A brake pedal device for actuating a vehicle brake system includes a stationary structure, a brake pedal emulator assembly, and an emulator override device. The brake pedal emulator assembly includes a brake pedal operatively engaged with the stationary structure and a brake pedal emulator operatively engaged between the stationary structure and the brake pedal along a centerline. The brake pedal emulator is configured to electrically actuate the brake system. The emulator override device includes a mechanical link that is operatively engaged with the brake system and a latch configured to selectively connect and disconnect the mechanical link with the brake pedal emulator assembly. The mechanical linkage is configured to mechanically actuate the brake system via at least partial movement of the brake pedal along the centerline.

Image sensor incorporating saturation time measurement to increase dynamic range

Brake-by-wire system

A vehicle with a fault tolerant electronic brake-by-wire (BBW) system includes a plurality of brake assemblies that control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle. The brake assemblies include a first brake assembly and a second brake assembly. The first brake assembly is integrated with at least one enhanced brake actuator assembly including a first electronic actuator driver circuit in signal communication with a first electro-mechanical actuator. The first brake assembly is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel of the vehicle. The second brake assembly is integrated with at least one enhanced smart brake actuator assembly including a first actuator controller in signal communication with a second electronic actuator driver circuit. The second electronic actuator driver circuit is in signal communication with a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel of the vehicle.

Combination tumble and cabinet dryer

A combination tumble and cabinet dryer appliance includes a housing with a tumble dryer and a cabinet dryer therein. The tumble dryer and cabinet dryer are operable independently of one another. Separate sources of hot air are provided to each of the tumble and cabinet dryers. The cabinet dryer extends over and along one side of the tumble dryer. A portion of the cabinet dryer extends substantially along the height of the housing so as to receive long hanging clothes, such as a dress. Removable shelves are provided in the cabinet dryer for drying sweaters and the like.

Internal nasal dilator filter

Pyroelectric infrared sensors

An infrared radiation sensor is provided comprising an infrared optical system and a pyroelectric radiation detector for receiving infrared radiation from the optical system and generating an output signal. The optical system has a lens (6) arranged to feed source radiation through an aperture (9) into a reflective radiation cavity (10), the lens and the aperture defining a radiation sensitive angular zone width and direction (2,3,4,5) for the sensor. The pyroelectric radiation detector comprises a film (11) of pyroelectric plastics material within the cavity. The film area can be made large within the cavity without affecting the angular resolution of the sensor which is controlled by the ratio of the optical system focal length to the aperture width.

Seal assembly

The present invention provides a seal assembly for sealing between two relatively slideable members of non-circular cross-section. A plurality of adjacent seal members may be staggered and grouped within a groove so that all leakage surfaces between the two relatively slideable members are sealed. Multiple seal members or seal member groups may be used to reduce leakage caused by incomplete contact of the seal members with leakage surfaces. An actuator system may comprise various embodiments of the present invention to enable the actuation of one member in relation to another.

Actuator arrangement

An actuator arrangement for moving a first component relative to a second component, the arrangement comprising: an actuator chamber for receiving a fluid under pressure, a side wall of the chamber being fixed relative to the first component; an actuating element fixed relative to the second component and located inside the chamber for sliding movement along the chamber, relative to the side-wall; and a sealing element which provides a corresponding sliding seal between the actuating element and the sidewall for maintaining an actuating fluid pressure differential across the actuating element thereby to drive the actuating element relative to said side-wall, under said fluid pressure differential, for driving said relative movement of the first and second components; wherein the arrangement further comprises an external side-wall brace connected to the second component for corresponding movement with the actuating element along the outside of the sidewall, the brace being slidably or rollably braced against the outside of the side-wall close to the sealing element thereby to provide respective local reinforcement of the side-wall at or near the sliding seal, in accordance with the position of the actuating element.

Internal nasal dilator filter

Internal nasal dilator filter

A device combining internal nasal filtration and internal nasal dilation operating synchronously provides air filtration by retaining particulate in a single piece foam nasal filter during inhalation through the nose. Internal nasal dilation is provided by the effect of a resilient member (20) adhesively affixed to the nasal foam filter elements (12) and which when bent from a planar surface applies outward biasing forces to each nostril so that breathing is facilitated. The soft, gentle foam of the nasal filter distributes the biasing forces over a large area and protects the inside of the nose from irritation. An improved internal nasal dilator filter functions to provide increased air flow through dilation while removing various sizes of particulate through filtration.

Internal nasal dilator filter

Dryer control panel

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Novel antibiotic tylosin and desmycosin and methods for preparing same

Novel antibiotic tylosin and desmycosin and methods for preparing same

Contoured nasal air purifier

Sheet feeder and separatoe apparatus

Entwicklungs-Inhibitor-Reflektorschichten

Dryer door