APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING BLADDER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

An apparatus for facilitating fluid bladder removal and installation from a support structure through an access opening includes a frame defining a central opening dimensioned to conform to the access opening, the frame having opposed first and second surfaces and adapted to removably mount either inside or outside the support structure around the access opening, and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted to the first surface around the central opening. The apparatus is connected inside (for removal) or outside (for installation) the support structure with the rollers extending away from and surrounding the access opening to facilitate passage of the fluid bladder. 1. A method of facilitating fluid bladder installation into a support structure through an access opening , the method comprising:connecting an apparatus outside the access opening, the apparatus having a frame and a plurality of roller assemblies extending around a central opening thereof, the apparatus being connected with the plurality of roller assemblies extending away from the access opening;installing the fluid bladder through the plurality of roller assemblies, the central opening and the access opening.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein connecting the apparatus outside the access opening includes connecting the apparatus with a spacer extending between the frame and the access opening.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein connecting the apparatus outside the access opening includes inserting a plurality of bolts from the apparatus through openings in the support structure around the access opening.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein connecting the apparatus outside the access opening further includes attaching a plurality of nuts to the plurality of bolts inside the access opening.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein connecting the apparatus outside the access opening includes connecting the apparatus with at least two opposed pairs of side rollers surrounding the access opening.6. The method of ...

ATOMIZERS

An atomizer includes an atomizer body with a plurality of air passages defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof. The air passages together define an air circuit through the atomizer body. A fuel circuit is defined in the atomizer body extending from a fuel inlet to a respective fuel outlet opening into each air passage. The air passages can be arranged circumferentially about a central axis defined by the atomizer body. The fuel circuit can include a manifold extending circumferentially about the atomizer body in fluid communication with a fuel opening in each respective air passage.

Atomizers

An atomizer includes an atomizer body with a plurality of air passages defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof. The air passages together define an air circuit through the atomizer body. A fuel circuit is defined in the atomizer body extending from a fuel inlet to a respective fuel outlet opening into each air passage. The air passages can be arranged circumferentially about a central axis defined by the atomizer body. The fuel circuit can include a manifold extending circumferentially about the atomizer body in fluid communication with a fuel opening in each respective air passage.

Adjustable agricultural implement driveshaft assembly holder and implement fitted with same

A holder unit facilitates secure, safe and adjustable connection between an agricultural implement and a draft vehicle such as a tractor. The holder unit mounts to the tongue of the implement and engages a portion of a drivetrain, allowing the drivetrain to rest on a saddle of the holder unit. The holder unit features three adjustability orientations, a fore-and-aft adjustability, a height adjustability and a saddle pivot adjustability. These adjustability orientations are easily combined by the user to achieve accurate alignment for PTO-to-drivetrain connection irrespective of variations between the draft vehicle and the implement drivetrain connector device respective orientations and terrain unevenness.

MIXERS FOR IMMISCIBLE FLUIDS

A mixer for mixing immiscible fluids includes a mixer housing defining a flow passage therethrough from a first fluid inlet to an outlet thereof. An upstream portion of the flow passage defines a main longitudinal axis. A second fluid inlet is provided downstream of the first fluid inlet in fluid communication with the upstream portion of the flow passage. The second fluid inlet is offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis of the flow passage to introduce fluid along a path that is offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis for inducing swirl on fluids introduced at the first and second fluid inlets. In certain embodiments, a mixer section is included having a flow constriction defined in a downstream portion of the flow passage with a flow area smaller than that of the upstream portion of the flow passage for enhancing turbulent mixing of fluids therein. 1. A mixer for mixing immiscible fluids comprising:a) a mixer housing defining a flow passage therethrough from a first fluid inlet to an outlet thereof, an upstream portion of the flow passage defining a main longitudinal axis; andb) a second fluid inlet defined in the mixer housing downstream of the first fluid inlet in fluid communication with the upstream portion of the flow passage, the second fluid inlet defining a secondary axis that is offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis of the flow passage to introduce fluid along a path offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis for inducing swirl on fluids introduced at the first and second fluid inlets.2. A mixer as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a mixer section including a flow constriction defined in a downstream portion of the flow passage with a flow area smaller than that of the upstream portion of the flow passage for enhancing turbulent mixing of fluids introduced at the first and second fluid inlets.3. A mixer as recited in claim 2 , wherein the flow area of the flow constriction defines a centerline axis that is ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING BLADDER REMOVAL

An apparatus for facilitating fluid bladder removal from a support structure through an access opening includes a frame defining a central opening dimensioned to conform to the access opening, the frame having opposed first and second surfaces and adapted to removably mount inside the support structure around the access opening, and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted to the first surface around the central opening. The apparatus is connected inside the support structure with the rollers extending away from and surrounding the access opening to facilitate passage of the fluid bladder. 1. An apparatus for facilitating fluid bladder removal from a support structure through an access opening , the apparatus comprising:a frame defining a central opening dimensioned to conform to the access opening, the frame having opposed first and second surfaces and adapted to removably mount inside the support structure around the access opening; anda plurality of roller assemblies mounted to the first surface around the central opening, such that the plurality of roller assemblies facilitate the passage of the fluid bladder through the access opening.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer extending from the second surface surrounding from the central opening.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of bolts extending from the second surface and positioned to align with bores in the support structure surrounding the access opening.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one accommodation notch is defined along a periphery of the frame claim 1 , the accommodation notch preventing interference with an internal structural element of the support structure.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of roller assemblies includes at least two opposed pairs of side rollers surrounding the opening.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of roller assemblies further includes at least two pairs of corner rollers claim 5 , ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALERTING PERSONS OF OBSTACLES OR APPROACHING HAZARDS

Apparatus and methods for alerting persons of obstacles and/or approaching hazards are provided. Embodiments may include a warning system that includes a radio source configured to transmit a radio signal and a warning device. The warning device may include at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices configured to receive the radio signal, and a processing device operably coupled to at least two receiver devices and at least one vibration device, wherein the processing device is configured to determine at least a direction and a distance to the radio source from the warning device and configured to transmit a vibration signal to at least one vibration device based upon the determined direction and distance to the radio source from the warning device. 1. A method of warning , comprising:transmitting at least one radio signal from at least one radio source;receiving at least one radio signal by at least one warning device having at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices, and a processing device;determining at least a direction and a distance to at least one radio source from at least one warning device;producing at least one vibration signal based upon the determined direction and distance to at least one radio source from at least one warning device;sending at least one vibration signal to at least one vibration device; andvibrating at least one vibration device based upon at least one vibration signal.2. The method of warning of claim 1 , wherein determining at least a distance comprises determining the amplitude of signals received by receiver devices.3. The method of warning of claim 1 , wherein determining a direction comprises determining the strength of signals received by receiver devices.4. The method of warning of claim 1 , wherein receiving at least one radio signal comprises receiving at least one radio signal by a first receiver device having a corresponding first vibration device and a second receiver device having a ...

Multi-spectral holographic security marker, method for its manufacture and holographic security system

A multi-spectral holographic security marker is made by a novel method according to the invention involving a replay frequency shift to one or more final replay frequencies of a part or parts only of a recorded image plane volume hologram. The marker comprises an optional surface hologram and an image plane volume hologram. The volume hologram is divided into discrete areas which have mutually different final replay frequencies. The security information carried by the marker is a combination of the size and shape of those different replay areas together with the hologram content itself which is spread across the different replay areas. If the marker also includes a surface hologram, then that is preferably aligned with the junctions between the replay areas. Preferably one volume hologram replay frequency is in the visible spectrum and the other is in the invisible part of the spectrum (IR or UV).

Systems and Methods for Inward-Looking Depth Scanning of a Scan Zone

An exemplary depth scanning system includes first and second depth scanning devices disposed, respectively, at first and second locations on a boundary of a scan zone where segments of the boundary meet to form respective first and second angles that include the scan zone. The first device performs a first sequence of depth scanning operations where the first device detects depth data for surfaces included in the scan zone by sweeping a scan field across the first angle and in which the first device abstains from detecting depth data for surfaces outside the first angle. Concurrently, the second device performs a second sequence of depth scanning operations where the second device detects depth data for the surfaces in the scan zone by sweeping a scan field across the second angle and in which the second device abstains from detecting depth data for surfaces outside the second angle. 1. A depth scanning system comprising: be disposed on a boundary of a scan zone at a first location where a first pair of segments of the boundary meet to form a first angle that includes the scan zone,', 'perform a first sequence of depth scanning operations where the first depth scanning device detects, from a first vantage point of the first location, depth data for surfaces included within the scan zone by rotating, for each depth scanning operation in the first sequence of depth scanning operations, the first scan head to sweep a first scan field across the first angle; and', 'abstain from detecting, during the performance of the first sequence of depth scanning operations, depth data for surfaces outside the first angle; and, 'a first depth scanning device having a first scan head and configured to'} be disposed on the boundary of the scan zone at a second location where a second pair of segments of the boundary meet to form a second angle that includes the scan zone,', 'perform, concurrently with the performance of the first sequence of depth scanning operations, a second ...

HELMET SYSTEM AND METHODS

One variation of a helmet system includes: a shell defining an interior volume and an aperture proximal an anterior end of the shell; a primary visor coupled to the shell and transiently arranged over the aperture; a secondary visor adjacent the aperture, including an elongated translucent member suspended from the shell, and defining a first discrete reflective region on a right side of the elongated translucent member and a second discrete reflective region on a left side of the elongated translucent member; a camera coupled to the shell and defining a field of view extending outwardly from a posterior end of the shell; and a projection system projecting an image onto the first discrete reflective region and onto the second discrete reflective region, the image comprising a subregion of a video frame recorded by the camera, the secondary visor reflecting the image toward the interior volume. 1. A helmet system comprising:a shell defining an interior volume and an aperture proximal an anterior end of the shell;a primary visor coupled to the shell and transiently arranged over the aperture; arranged between the aperture and the interior volume,', 'comprising an elongated translucent member suspended from the shell, and', 'defining a first discrete reflective region on a right side of the elongated translucent member and a second discrete reflective region on a left side of the elongated translucent member;, 'a secondary visor'}a camera coupled to the shell and defining a field of view extending outwardly from a posterior end of the shell; anda projection system projecting an image onto the first discrete reflective region and onto the second discrete reflective region, the image comprising a subregion of a video frame recorded by the camera, the secondary visor reflecting the image toward the interior volume.2. The helmet system of claim 1 , further comprising a strut extending from proximal a dorsal region of the shell into the interior volume; and wherein the ...

Systems and Methods for Inward-Looking Depth Scanning of a Real-World Scene

An exemplary depth scanning system includes first and second depth scanning devices. The first device detects depth data for surfaces included within a real-world scene from a first vantage point by rotating a first scan head in one rotational direction to progressively aim a first scan field to sweep across the surfaces during a scan time period. The second device detects depth data for the surfaces from a second vantage point by rotating a second scan head in phase with the rotation of the first scan head and in the opposite rotational direction so as to progressively aim a second scan field to sweep across the surfaces during the scan time period. The in-phase rotations of the first and second scan heads cause the first scan field to aim at the second vantage point at a same moment when the second scan field aims at the first vantage point.

Methods and Systems for Generating Depth Data by Converging Independently-Captured Depth Maps

An exemplary depth data generation system (“system”) accesses a first depth map and a second depth map of surfaces of objects included in a real-world scene. The first and second depth maps are captured independently from one another. The system converges the first and second depth maps into a converged depth map of the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene. More specifically, the converging comprises assigning a first confidence value to a first depth data point in the first depth map, assigning a second confidence value to a second depth data point in the second depth map, and generating a third depth data point representing a same particular physical point as the first and second depth data points based on the first and second confidence values and on at least one of the first depth data point and the second depth data point. 1. A method comprising:accessing, by a depth data generation system, a first depth map of surfaces of objects included in a real-world scene, the first depth map including a first plurality of depth data points each representative of a different physical point included in a plurality of physical points on the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene;accessing, by the depth data generation system, a second depth map of the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene, the second depth map captured independently from the first depth map and including a second plurality of depth data points each representative of a different physical point included in the plurality of physical points on the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene; and assigning a first confidence value to a first depth data point in the first plurality of depth data points of the first depth map, the first depth data point representing a particular physical point included in the plurality of physical points,', 'assigning a second confidence value to a second depth data point in the second plurality of depth data ...

Methods and Systems for Capturing Depth Data Using Frequency-Segregated Structured Light

An exemplary depth capture system (“system”) emits, from a first fixed position with respect to a real-world scene and within a first frequency band, a first structured light pattern onto surfaces of objects included in a real-world scene. The system also emits, from a second fixed position with respect to the real-world scene and within a second frequency band, a second structured light pattern onto the surfaces of the objects. The system detects the first and second structured light patterns using one or more optical sensors by way of first and second optical filters, respectively. The first and second optical filters are each configured to only pass one of the structured light patterns and to block the other. Based on the detection of the structured light patterns, the system generates depth data representative of the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene. 1. A method comprising:emitting, by a depth capture system using a first structured light emitter included within the depth capture system and disposed at a first fixed position with respect to a real-world scene, a first structured light pattern onto surfaces of objects included in the real-world scene, the first structured light pattern emitted within a first frequency band;emitting, by the depth capture system using a second structured light emitter included within the depth capture system and disposed at a second fixed position with respect to the real-world scene, a second structured light pattern onto the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene, the second structured light pattern emitted within a second frequency band segregated from the first frequency band;detecting, by the depth capture system using one or more optical sensors included within the depth capture system and disposed at one or more additional fixed positions with respect to the real-world scene, the first structured light pattern by way of a first optical filter, the first optical filter associated with ...

IR FACETRACK SYSTEM METHOD OF INTEGRATION INTO AUTOMOTIVE HEADS UP DISPLAY

A head up display arrangement is for a motor vehicle having a human driver. The arrangement includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A light-reflective mirror reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image. The mirror is transmissive of infrared energy. An infrared energy emitter emits infrared energy through the mirror such that the infrared energy is reflected off of a face of the driver. An infrared camera detects the reflected infrared energy after the reflected infrared energy passes through the mirror a second time. 1. A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle having a human driver , comprising:a picture generation unit configured to produce a light field;a light-reflective mirror configured to reflect the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image, the mirror being transmissive of infrared energy;an infrared energy emitter configured to emit infrared energy such that the infrared energy passes through the mirror a first time, and such that the infrared energy is reflected off of a face of the driver; andan infrared camera configured to detect the reflected infrared energy after the reflected infrared energy then passes through the mirror a second time.2. The head up display arrangement of wherein the light field is reflected from the mirror and the reflected infrared energy approaches the mirror along a same optical path.3. The head up display arrangement of where the high reflective mirror is coated to reflect visible light and be transmissive to IR illumination.4. The head up display arrangement of further comprising a reflector configured to:reflect the light field after the light field is reflected by the high reflective mirror; andreflect the infrared energy after the infrared energy passes through the high reflective mirror the first time and before the infrared energy is reflected by the driver's face.5. The head up display arrangement of ...

Methods and Systems for Distinguishing Objects in a Natural Setting to Create an Individually-Manipulable Volumetric Model of an Object

An exemplary virtual reality media provider system receives two-dimensional (“2D”) video data for surfaces of first and second objects located in a natural setting. The 2D video data is captured by first and second capture devices disposed at different positions with respect to the objects. The system distinguishes the first object from the second object by performing a plurality of techniques in combination with one another. The plurality of techniques include determining that the first object is moving in relation to the second object; and determining that, from a vantage point of at least one of the different positions, a representation of the first object captured within the 2D video data does not overlap with a representation of the second object. Based on the received 2D video data and the distinguishing of the first and second objects, the system generates an individually-manipulable volumetric model of the first object. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a virtual reality media provider system, two-dimensional (“2D”) video data for surfaces of a first object and a second object located in a natural setting, the 2D video data captured by a first capture device and a second capture device disposed at different positions with respect to the first and second objects; determining, based on the received 2D video data, that the first object is moving in relation to the second object, and', 'determining, based on the received 2D video data, that, from a vantage point of at least one of the different positions at which the first and second capture devices are disposed, a representation of the first object captured within the 2D video data does not overlap with a representation of the second object; and, 'distinguishing, by the virtual reality media provider system, the first object from the second object by performing a plurality of techniques, the plurality of techniques includinggenerating, by the virtual reality media provider system based on the received 2D ...

ATOMIZERS

An atomizer includes an atomizer body with a plurality of air passages defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof. The air passages together define an air circuit through the atomizer body. A fuel circuit is defined in the atomizer body extending from a fuel inlet to a respective fuel outlet opening into each air passage. The air passages can be arranged circumferentially about a central axis defined by the atomizer body. The fuel circuit can include a manifold extending circumferentially about the atomizer body in fluid communication with a fuel opening in each respective air passage. 1. An atomizer comprising:an atomizer body with an air passage defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof; anda fuel circuit defined in the atomizer body extending from a fuel inlet to a fuel outlet opening into the air passage, wherein the fuel outlet includes a direct, cross-flow injection port into the air passage.2. An atomizer as recited in claim 1 , wherein the fuel circuit defines a fuel passage from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet that is angled obliquely relative to the air passage.3. An atomizer as recited in claim 2 , wherein the fuel circuit opens tangentially into the air passage relative to a flow path defined through the air passage to induce a tangential component of fuel flow in the air passage.4. An atomizer as recited in claim 2 , wherein the fuel circuit opens into the air passage without a tangential component claim 2 , with an injection direction directed along a central diameter plane of the air passage.5. An atomizer as recited in claim 1 , wherein the fuel outlet defines a radial injection direction relative to the air passage.6. An atomizer comprising:an atomizer body with a plurality of air passages defined therethrough from an upstream end of the atomizer body to a downstream end thereof, wherein the air passages together define an air circuit through the ...

Methods and Systems for Creating a Volumetric Representation of a Real-World Event

An exemplary virtual reality media provider system differentiates static objects depicted in two-dimensional video data from dynamic objects depicted in the two-dimensional video data. Based on the differentiating of the static objects from the dynamic objects, the virtual reality media provider system generates dynamic volumetric models of the surfaces of the static objects and the dynamic objects. The virtual reality media provider system updates the dynamic volumetric models of the surfaces of the static objects with a lower regularity or on an as-needed basis, and the virtual reality media provider system separately updates the dynamic volumetric models of the surfaces of the dynamic objects with a higher regularity. The higher regularity is higher than the lower regularity and keeps the dynamic volumetric models of the surfaces of the dynamic objects up-to-date with what is occurring in the two-dimensional video data. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. 1. A method comprising:differentiating, by a virtual reality media provider system, a static object depicted in two-dimensional video data from a dynamic object depicted in the two-dimensional video data;generating, by the virtual reality media provider system and based on the differentiating of the static object from the dynamic object, a dynamic volumetric model of a surface of the static object and a dynamic volumetric model of a surface of the dynamic object;updating, by the virtual reality media provider system and with a lower regularity or on an as-needed basis, the dynamic volumetric model of the surface of the static object; andseparately updating, by the virtual reality media provider system and with a higher regularity that is higher than the lower regularity and that keeps the dynamic volumetric model of the surface of the dynamic object up-to-date with what is occurring in the two-dimensional video data, the dynamic volumetric model of the surface of the dynamic object.2. The ...

Methods and Systems for Generating Depth Data by Converging Independently-Captured Depth Maps

An exemplary depth data generation system accesses first and second depth maps of a real-world scene, the depth maps independently captured using first and second depth map capture techniques, respectively. The first and second depth maps include, respectively, first and second depth data points both representative of a same physical point on a surface of an object in the real-world scene. Based on the first and second depth map capture techniques and based on an attribute of the surface of the object, the system assigns a first confidence value to the first depth data point and a second confidence value to the second depth data point. Based on the first and second confidence values, the system converges the first and second depth maps to form a converged depth map of the real-world scene that includes a third depth data point representing the physical point on the surface of the object. 1. A method comprising:accessing, by a depth data generation system, a first depth map of a real-world scene, the first depth map captured using a first depth map capture technique and including a first depth data point representative of a physical point located on a surface of an object in the real-world scene;accessing, by the depth data generation system, a second depth map of the real-world scene, the second depth map captured independently from the first depth map using a second depth map capture technique and including a second depth data point representative of the physical point on the surface of the object;assigning, by the depth data generation system based on the first depth map capture technique and based on an attribute of the surface upon which the physical point is located, a first confidence value to the first depth data point of the first depth map;assigning, by the depth data generation system based on the second depth map capture technique and based on the attribute of the surface upon which the physical point is located, a second confidence value to the second ...

PASSIVE PURGE INJECTORS

A method of injecting fuel in a gas turbine engine includes injecting gaseous fuel from a gaseous fuel circuit of an injector in a first mode, wherein flow of gaseous fuel from the gaseous fuel circuit constricts air flow from an air circuit. The method includes injecting liquid fuel from a liquid fuel circuit in a second mode, idling flow in the gaseous fuel circuit and flowing air through the air circuit for passive purge to prevent liquid fuel from migrating into the gaseous fuel circuit. The method includes injecting a gaseous fuel that lies within a range of different Wobbe Index values, wherein regardless of where the gaseous fuel falls in the range, it does not prevent operation in the first and second modes as described above. 1. A method of injecting fuel in a gas turbine engine comprising:injecting gaseous fuel from a gaseous fuel circuit of an injector in a first mode, wherein flow of gaseous fuel from the gaseous fuel circuit constricts air flow from an air circuit outboard or inboard of the gaseous fuel circuit in the first mode;injecting liquid fuel from a liquid fuel circuit in a second mode, wherein the second mode includes idling flow in the gaseous fuel circuit and flowing air through the air circuit for passive purge to prevent liquid fuel from migrating into the gaseous fuel circuit, wherein switching the air circuit between constricted flow in the first mode and unconstricted flow in the second mode is accomplished by activating or idling the gaseous fuel circuit, respectively; andwherein injecting gaseous fuel includes injecting a gaseous fuel that lies within a range of different Wobbe Index values ranging from a first Wobbe Index value to a second Wobbe Index value, and wherein, wherein regardless of where the gaseous fuel falls in the range of different Wobbe Index values, it does not prevent operation in the first mode constricting air flow from the air circuit in the first mode, and wherein regardless of where the gaseous fuel falls in the ...

HELMET SYSTEM AND METHODS

One variation of a method for recording accidents includes: in a first mode, capturing a second video frame at a second time, storing the second video frame with a first sequence of video frames, captured over a buffer duration, in local memory in the helmet, removing a first video frame captured outside of the buffer duration from local memory, and rendering a subregion of the second video frame on a display arranged within the helmet; in response to detection of an accident involving the helmet, transitioning from the first mode into a second mode; in the second mode, capturing a second sequence of video frames, and storing the second sequence of video frames exceeding the buffer duration in local memory; and generating a video file from the first sequence of video frames and the second sequence of video frames stored in local memory. 1. A method comprising: with a camera arranged on a helmet, capturing a second video frame at a second time;', 'storing the second video frame with a first sequence of video frames in local memory in the helmet, the first sequence of video frames captured over a period of time corresponding to a buffer duration;', 'in response to capturing the second video frame, removing a first video frame from local memory, the first video frame captured at a first time preceding the second time by a duration exceeding the buffer duration; and', 'at approximately the second time, rendering a subregion of the second video frame on a display arranged within the helmet;, 'in a first modebased on an output of an inertial sensor arranged within the helmet, detecting an accident involving the helmet;in response to detecting the accident, transitioning from the first mode into a second mode; with the camera, capturing a second sequence of video frames; and', 'storing the second sequence of video frames in local memory in the helmet, the second sequence of video frames corresponding to a period of time exceeding the buffer duration; and, 'in the second ...

PREDICTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

A method of operating a user interface for a vehicle system includes receiving, by a processor, a user input from an input device. The method further includes comparing, by the processor, the user input to a plurality of stored user commands stored within a command database. The plurality of stored user commands is configured for controlling the system of the vehicle. The method additionally includes identifying, by the processor, a predicted user command based on the comparison of the user input to the plurality of stored user commands. Moreover, the method includes outputting, by an output device, the predicted user command. Also, the method includes receiving, by the input device, a user selection of the predicted user command output by the output device. Furthermore, the method includes controlling, by a controller, the system of the vehicle according to the user selection of the predicted user command. 1. A method of operating a user interface for at least one system of a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, by a processor, a user input from an input device;comparing, by the processor, the user input to a plurality of stored user commands stored within a command database, the plurality of stored user commands configured for controlling the at least one system of the vehicle;identifying, by the processor, a predicted user command based on the comparison of the user input to the plurality of stored user commands;outputting, by an output device, the predicted user command;receiving, by the input device, a user selection of the predicted user command output by the output device; andcontrolling, by a controller, the at least one system of the vehicle according to the user selection of the predicted user command.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the processor, a current condition of the vehicle; andwherein identifying the predicted user command includes identifying the predicted user command based on the comparison and based on the ...

Methods and Systems for Capturing Depth Data Using Structured Light

An exemplary depth capture system emits a first structured light pattern onto a surface of an object included in a real-world scene using a first structured light emitter included within the depth capture system. The depth capture system also emits, concurrently with the emitting of the first structured light pattern, a second structured light pattern onto the surface of the object using a second structured light emitter included within the depth capture system. The emitting of the second structured light pattern is different than the emitting of the first structured light pattern. The depth capture system detects the first and second structured light patterns using one or more optical sensors included within the depth capture system. Based on the detection of the structured light patterns, the depth capture system generates depth data representative of the surface of the object included in the real-world scene.

Methods and Systems for Creating and Manipulating an Individually-Manipulable Volumetric Model of an Object

An exemplary virtual reality media provider system (“system”) includes a configuration of synchronous video and depth capture devices disposed at fixed positions in a vicinity of a first object located in a natural setting along with one or more additional objects. The video and depth capture devices capture two-dimensional video data and depth data for a surface the first object. The system distinguishes the first object from a second object included in the one or more additional objects located in the natural setting and generates an individually-manipulable volumetric model of the first object. The individually-manipulable volumetric model of the first object is configured to be individually manipulated with respect to an immersive virtual reality world while a user of a media player device is experiencing the immersive virtual reality world using the media player device. 1. A method comprising:capturing, by a virtual reality media provider system including a configuration of synchronous video and depth capture devices disposed at fixed positions in a vicinity of a first object, two-dimensional video data and depth data for a surface of the first object, the first object located in a natural setting along with one or more additional objects;distinguishing, by the virtual reality media provider system based on the captured depth data and the captured two-dimensional video data, the first object from a second object included in the one or more additional objects located in the natural setting along with the first object; andgenerating, by the virtual reality media provider system based on the captured depth data and the captured two-dimensional video data, an individually-manipulable volumetric model of the first object, the individually-manipulable volumetric model of the first object configured to be individually manipulated with respect to an immersive virtual reality world while a user of a media player device is experiencing the immersive virtual reality world ...

Methods and Systems for Representing Real-World Input as a User-Specific Element in an Immersive Virtual Reality Experience

An exemplary method includes a media player device (“device”) providing a user with an immersive virtual reality experience in accordance with a specification file corresponding to the immersive virtual reality experience. The specification file includes data that defines a plurality of elements included in the immersive virtual reality experience by providing a plurality of links for use by the device in acquiring the plurality of elements while providing the user with the immersive virtual reality experience. The method further includes the device detecting, while the immersive virtual reality experience is being provided to the user, real-world input associated with the user, and integrating the real-world input into the immersive virtual reality experience by updating the specification file to further include data that defines the real-world input as a user-specific element that is specific to the user and that is included in the immersive virtual reality experience. 1. A method comprising:providing, by a media player device, a user with an immersive virtual reality experience in accordance with a specification file corresponding to the immersive virtual reality experience and transmitted to the media player device by a virtual reality media provider system by way of a network, the specification file comprising data that defines a plurality of elements included in the immersive virtual reality experience by providing a plurality of links for use by the media player device in acquiring, by way of the network, the plurality of elements while providing the user with the immersive virtual reality experience,detecting, by the media player device while the immersive virtual reality experience is being provided to the user, real-world input associated with the user; andintegrating, by the media player device, the real-world input into the immersive virtual reality experience by updating the specification file to further include data that defines the real-world input as ...

Methods and Systems for Creating and Providing a Real-Time Volumetric Representation of a Real-World Event

An exemplary virtual reality media provider system (“system”) includes a configuration of synchronous video and depth capture devices disposed at fixed positions at a real-world event. In real time, the video and depth capture devices capture two-dimensional video data and depth data for surfaces of objects at the real-world event. The system generates a real-time volumetric data stream representative of a dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event in real time based on the captured two-dimensional video data and captured depth data. The dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event is configured to be used to generate virtual reality media content representative of the real-world event as experienced from a dynamically selectable viewpoint corresponding to an arbitrary location at the real-world event and selected by a user experiencing the real-world event using a media player device. 1. A method comprising:capturing, in real time by a virtual reality media provider system including a configuration of synchronous video and depth capture devices disposed at fixed positions at a real-world event, two-dimensional video data and depth data for surfaces of objects at the real-world event; andgenerating, in real time by the virtual reality media provider system based on the captured depth data and the captured two-dimensional video data, a real-time volumetric data stream representative of a dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event, the dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event configured to be used to generate virtual reality media content representative of the real-world event as experienced from a dynamically selectable viewpoint corresponding to an arbitrary location at the real-world event, the dynamically selectable viewpoint selected by a user of a media player device while the user is experiencing the real-world ...

Method and notch reflector projection system

One variation of a system for serving augmented visual content to a user includes: a visor including a substrate of a transparent material and a reflective coating applied across the substrate, configured to selectively reflect visible light within a first reflection channel, and configured to transmit wavelengths of visible light outside of the first reflection channel, wherein the first reflection channel spans a first band of wavelengths; a projection system configured to project visual content in a first output channel onto an interior surface of the visor, the first output channel including a first peak-power wavelength of visible light within the first reflection channel and excluding wavelengths of visible light outside the first reflection channel; and a support structure configured to locate the visor on the user's head with the visor in a field of view of the user and configured to locate the projection system relative to the visor.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RE-ACTIVATING A FLIGHT PLAN

Methods and systems are provided for recovering flight plan data for a bypassed segment of a flight plan aircraft. The method comprises loading an initial flight plan onto a Flight Management System (FMS) that is located on board the aircraft. The active flight plan includes multiple waypoints located along the active flight plan. A modified flight plan is created and executed that bypasses at least one of the waypoints located along the initial flight plan. The bypassed flight data is stored in the memory of the FMS. A restored flight plan is created later by retrieving the bypassed flight data from the FMS memory and loaded onto the FMS. The restored flight plan is then executed by the FMS. 1. A method for recovering flight plan data for a bypassed segment of a flight plan onboard an aircraft , comprising:loading an initial flight plan onto a Flight Management System (FMS) located on board the aircraft, where the initial flight plan comprises multiple waypoints located along the initial flight plan;creating a modified flight plan that bypasses at least one of the waypoints located along the initial flight plan;storing bypassed flight data that contains the bypassed waypoints located along the initial flight plan, where the bypassed flight data is stored in a retrievable electronic memory located on the FMS;executing the modified flight plan with the FMS;creating a restored flight plan by retrieving the bypassed flight data from the retrievable electronic memory and loading the restored flight plan onto the FMS; andexecuting the restored flight plan with the FMS.2. The method of claim 1 , where the modified flight plan is created as a result of instructions from air traffic control (ATC).3. The method of claim 1 , where the modified flight plan is created as a result of actions by a pilot of the aircraft.4. The method of claim 1 , where the modified flight plan is created by adding additional waypoints.5. The method of claim 1 , where the modified flight plan is ...

Method and apparatus for determining the center of gravity of an object

The present invention is an apparatus for and method of determining the three-axis center of gravity of objects. The apparatus of the present invention has a conveyor assembly that receives a package from an upstream conveyor path. After being received, the package is decelerated in a controlled manner to a complete stop. Package motion is then resumed to propel the package off the apparatus onto the downstream conveyor path. During both the deceleration and stop periods, signals are generated by load cells supporting the conveyor assembly. These generated signals are representative of the load applied by the package at the load cells. The three components of the center of gravity of the package are calculated from these generated signals.

Method and apparatus for weighing objects

A method and apparatus for weighing an object in which the object is moved to, and tipped over, a tip point. A signal representative of the weight of the object is generated as the object is tipped over the tip point. The apparatus may include a conveyor for moving the object toward the tip point, which may be supported by a load sensor that generates the signals representative of the object weight.

Methods and systems for alerting persons of obstacles or approaching hazards

Apparatus and methods for alerting persons of obstacles and/or approaching hazards are provided. Embodiments may include a warning system that includes a radio source configured to transmit a radio signal and a warning device. The warning device may include at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices configured to receive the radio signal, and a processing device operably coupled to at least two receiver devices and at least one vibration device, wherein the processing device is configured to determine at least a direction and a distance to the radio source from the warning device and configured to transmit a vibration signal to at least one vibration device based upon the determined direction and distance to the radio source from the warning device.

Methods and systems for alerting persons of obstacles or approaching hazards

Apparatus and methods for alerting persons of obstacles and/or approaching hazards are provided. Embodiments may include a warning system that includes a radio source configured to transmit a radio signal and a warning device. The warning device may include at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices configured to receive the radio signal, and a processing device operably coupled to at least two receiver devices and at least one vibration device, wherein the processing device is configured to determine at least a direction and a distance to the radio source from the warning device and configured to transmit a vibration signal to at least one vibration device based upon the determined direction and distance to the radio source from the warning device.

Methods and systems for alerting persons of obstacles or approaching hazards

Apparatus and methods for alerting persons of obstacles and/or approaching hazards are provided. Embodiments may include a warning system that includes a radio source configured to transmit a radio signal and a warning device. The warning device may include at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices configured to receive the radio signal, and a processing device operably coupled to at least two receiver devices and at least one vibration device, wherein the processing device is configured to determine at least a direction and a distance to the radio source from the warning device and configured to transmit a vibration signal to at least one vibration device based upon the determined direction and distance to the radio source from the warning device.

Rapid exchange system for testing wireless networks

In one embodiment of the invention, the mounting assembly includes a channel plate and a bracket for securely receiving the signal testing unit. The channel plate is securely mounted adjacent to a surface of a vehicle and includes a plurality of channels that extend through the plate. The bracket includes a housing for receiving the testing unit and one or more clips. Each clip engages a channel in the channel plate to mount the bracket to the channel plate. In addition, each clip includes at least one finger that includes an engaging portion. The clip is removably engaged into one of the channels by positioning the engaging portion of each finger adjacent the back side of the channel plate such that the bracket is positioned adjacent the front side of the channel plate. In one embodiment, the finger is spring biased.

Flexible medical container with selectively enlargeable compartments and method for making same

A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient.

Flexible medical container with selectively enlargeable compartments and method for making same

A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient.

Combined camera system

The camera system (10,100) of the present invention simultaneously searches for a number of differing optical acquisition targets (44). Upon detecting an acquisition target (44) it decodes according to corresponding differing decoding algorithms. To facilitate this operation there is a system bus (170) as well as a dedicated data bus (172) for applying a scan signal of an optical scanning device (154) to differing detection circuitry. This system may decode, for example, both bar codes and concentric rings. The scan signal is constantly adjusted according to both a dark reference for correcting offset and a white reference for correcting gain. The gain is also corrected according to the scanning rate as well as the amount of illumination present. A measure of this illumination may be applied directly to the optical scanning device (154) by way of a fiber optic cable (402) which transmits light from the illumination source (15). When detecting concentric rings the system of the present invention uses stored templates which represent a number of transformations of the target (44), for example, a number of magnifications. When the transformation of a target (44) is determined, the corresponding stored template is correlated with the scan signal from the optical scanning device (154). To detect concentric rings the scan signal is applied to interleaving circuitry (180) which correlates more than one scan at a time to provide constant throughput even though the stages of the detector operate at different speeds. Optical calibration is eliminated by fixed optics wherein all optical elements are rigidly mounted at very close tolerances. The illumination source (15) is disposed on one focus (22) of an ellipse (18) wherein the other focus (24) is disposed at the maximum scanning distance and the reflector (14) is formed to define the illumination ellipse (18) to maximize the light applied to the object (42). The various heat producing elements are disposed in sealed ...

Transport and sterilization carrier for flexible, multiple compartment drug container

A transport carrier adapted for sterilization by application of E-beam radiation. The transport carrier comprises a generally rectangular container tray, the tray enclosing a volume and including an upper peripheral edge bent-over outwardly to form a horizontally oriented peripheral lip. A rail cartridge for supporting a multiplicity of containers is provided. The rail cartridge is configured to be received within the volume of the tray. A sealable film lid is affixed to the horizontally oriented peripheral lip to thereby cover the tray to form a transportable sterile containment isolator for transporting and sterilizing empty containers.

Parcel labeling, conveying, and sorting method and apparatus

An apparatus and method of using same is provided which includes the use of an apparatus configured to scan and apply labels to parcels moving along a conveyor belt. The apparatus of the present invention includes first and second adjacent conveyors positioned with a gap there between, the gap being sufficiently narrow to allow passage of parcels from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. Parcels crossing the gap are exposed to a reading device having a reading axis passing upwardly through the gap to read indicia. The labels, which are scanned and decoded, provide information which is subsequently sent to a printing device which prints a "second" label which is blown or otherwise transferred to a second side of the parcel. The parcel then exits the second conveyor to be sorted downstream by use of the second label.

Flexible, multiple-compartment drug container and method of making and using the same

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 22), separated by peeled seals (24, 26), in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container also includes a locking tab (28) and retaining slot (27) to secure the bag in a folded over condition.

Method of preparing a radioactive rhenium complex solution.

Flexible, multiple-compartment drug container and method of making and using same

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 22), separated by peeled seals (24, 26), in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container also includes a locking tab (28) and retaining slot (27) to secure the bag in a folded over condition.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

Rapid exchange system for testing wireless networks

In one embodiment of the invention, the mounting assembly includes a channel plate and a bracket for securely receiving the signal testing unit. The channel plate is securely mounted adjacent to a surface of a vehicle and includes a plurality of channels that extend through the plate. The bracket includes a housing for receiving the testing unit and one or more clips. Each clip engages a channel in the channel plate to mount the bracket to the channel plate. In addition, each clip includes at least one finger that includes an engaging portion. The clip is removably engaged into one of the channels by positioning the engaging portion of each finger adjacent the back side of the channel plate such that the bracket is positioned adjacent the front side of the channel plate. In one embodiment, the finger is spring biased.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 20, 22) separated by preferentially peeled seals (24, 26) in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The peelable seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The container is fillable with a single component liquid medicament which may be susceptible to sloshing or turbulence. Turbulence is minimized by eliminating the internal gaseous head space by initially forming the head space with a low molecular weight gas such as helium.

Self-powered wireless sensor system including a power generating subsystem

A wireless sensor system for sensing a characteristic associated with a conveying system from which the sensor system generates operating power. The sensor system includes a transducer including an axle, a roller connected to the axle, and a link connected to the roller. The transducer may be configured to permit the roller to be positioned in contact with a conveyor belt of the conveying system so that the roller rotates about the axle or with the axle in response to translation of the conveyor belt. The sensor system also includes a power generator connected to the link, wherein the link transfers rotary motion from the roller to the generator, which generates power using the rotary motion input by the link. The sensor system further includes a sensor connected to the generator for receiving power, wherein the sensor is configured to sense the physical characteristic associated with the conveying system.

Flexible, multiple-compartment drug container and method of making and using same

A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container is folded-over along the line of one of the seals and also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.

Predictive user interface for vehicle control system

Mixers for immiscible fluids

A mixer for mixing immiscible fluids includes a mixer housing defining a flow passage therethrough from a first fluid inlet to an outlet thereof. An upstream portion of the flow passage defines a main longitudinal axis. A second fluid inlet is provided downstream of the first fluid inlet in fluid communication with the upstream portion of the flow passage. The second fluid inlet is offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis of the flow passage to introduce fluid along a path that is offset with respect to the main longitudinal axis for inducing swirl on fluids introduced at the first and second fluid inlets. In certain embodiments, a mixer section is included having a flow constriction defined in a downstream portion of the flow passage with a flow area smaller than that of the upstream portion of the flow passage for enhancing turbulent mixing of fluids therein.

Applying labels on surfaces of various orientations

A device and method of using same is provided which includes the use of an apparatus configured to apply labels to parcels moving along a conveyor belt. The apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame (20), a pair of turntable assemblies (30u, 30l), a corresponding pair of arm assemblies (50u, 50l), similarly corresponding arm assembly drive motors (61u, 50l), a label application head assembly (70), a label printer/supplier (100), and a controlling apparatus (120). The support frame supports the pair of two turntable assemblies. Each of the turntable assemblies supports one of the arm assemblies such that each of the arm assemblies is pivotable about a horizontal axis. Each of the arm assemblies is also movable along its longitudinal axis relative to its respective turntable. The lower ends of arm assemblies are attached together in a hinged connection. At one end of one of the arm assemblies is attached a label apA device and method of using same is provided which includes the use of an apparatus configured to apply labels to parcels moving along a conveyor belt. The apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, a pair of turnable assemblies, a corresponding pair of arm assemblies, similarly corresponding arm assembly drive motors, a label application head assembly, a label printer/supplier, and a controlling apparatus. The support frame supports the pair of two turnable assemblies. Each of the turnable assemblies supports one of the arm assemblies such that each of the arm assemblies is pivotable about a horizontal axis. Each of the arm assemblies is also movable along its longitudinal axis relative to its respective turntable. The lower ends of arm assemblies are attached together in a hinged connection (p). At one end of one of the arm assemblies is attached a label application head assembly. This attachment is a pivoting connection that allows for label application to the horizontal or vertical surfaces of parcels passing thereby. ...

Methods and systems for creating and providing a real-time volumetric representation of a real-world event

An exemplary virtual reality media provider system (“system”) includes a configuration of synchronous video and depth capture devices disposed at fixed positions at a real-world event. In real time, the video and depth capture devices capture two-dimensional video data and depth data for surfaces of objects at the real-world event. The system generates a real-time volumetric data stream representative of a dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event in real time based on the captured two-dimensional video data and captured depth data. The dynamic volumetric model of the surfaces of the objects at the real-world event is configured to be used to generate virtual reality media content representative of the real-world event as experienced from a dynamically selectable viewpoint corresponding to an arbitrary location at the real-world event and selected by a user experiencing the real-world event using a media player device.

Rapid exchange mounting system for testing wireless networks

Systems are disclosed for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from one vehicle to another can be accomplished more easily. The mounting system includes a mounting bracket that is attachable to a vehicle surface, and the mounting bracket holds, a signal testing unit in a stable position relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be installed in or on a fleet of vehicles to facilitate the movement of the signal testing unit from one vehicle to another by providing the operator with a common bracket and optional electrical connection in one centralized area for secure installation and operation of the unit.

Flexible medical container with selectively expandable compartment and method for its preparation

A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient.

Interlocking deck support system

A deck support system (10) for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The system includes at least one pair of deck panels (20, 21) mounted opposite one another on the side walls (14) of the freight compartment, which are capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels (20, 21) are in their extended position they at least partially define a platform abo ve the floor (18) of the vehicle freight compartment. The system also includes a support bracket (24) that is secured to each respective deck panel (20, 21) when in the deployed position and adjacent the free end (20a, 21a) of the de ck panels (20, 21). The bracket (24) has an elongated body, a longitudinally extending channel (28) for engagement with the deck panels (20, 21) and a longitudinally extending support ledge (32). The longitudinally extending channel interlocks the deployed deck panels (20, 21) and the longitudinally extending support ledge provides support to further pairs of deployed deck panels.

Flexible medical container with selectively enlargeable compartments and method for making same

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage, and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet (12) made from a planar layer of a polymer, and an opposing rear sheet (14). The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front, and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge (16) to form a volume enclosure (17). The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen, and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front, and the rear sheets outwardly, and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments (22, 23, 24) separated by peeled seals (25, 26) for containing a diluent, and a medicament. The seals are ruptured by manipulations of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV an-arrangement to a patient.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 20, 22) separated by preferentially peeled seals (24, 26) in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The peelable seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The container is fillable with a single component liquid medicament which may be susceptible to sloshing or turbulence. Turbulence is minimized by eliminating the internal gaseous head space by initially forming the head space with a low molecular weight gas such as helium.

STERILE, FLEXIBLE CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE AND USE

1. UN RECIPIENTE FLEXIBLE, ESTERIL, PARA ALMACENAR Y MEZCLAR MEDICAMENTOS Y LIQUIDOS DILUYENTES EN UN MEDIO AMBIENTE ESTERIL, Y SURTIR MEZCLAS DEL MISMO CARACTERIZADO PORQUE COMPRENDE: UNA CUBIERTA FLEXIBLE CON UN INTERIOR ESTERIL; POR LO MENOS UN COMPARTIMIENTO ESTERIL DENTRO DE LA CUBIERTA; POR LO MENOS UN MEDICAMENTO DISPUESTO DENTRO DE POR LO MENOS UNO DE LOS COMPARTIMIENTOS; POR LO MENOS UNA BOLSA FLEXIBLE, ESTERIL, AUTOCON- TENIDA, QUE CONTIENE UN LIQUIDO DILUYENTE, DIS- PUESTA DENTRO DE POR LO MENOS UNO DE LOS COMPARTI- MIENTOS, LA BOLSA FLEXIBLE ES ROMPIBLE APLICACION DE PRESION A LA CUBIERTA DE LA BOLSA, SUFICIENTE PARA LIBERAR EL LIQUIDO AL COMPARTIMIENTO ESTERIL, PARA EL SUBSECUENTE MEZCLADO CON EL MEDICAMENTO SIN ROMPER LA CUBIERTA; Y MEDIOS DE SURTIDO PARA SURTIR UNA MEZCLA DEL LI- QUIDO Y MEDICAMENTO DESDE EL RECIPIENTE. 24. UN METODO PARA FABRICAR UN RECIPIENTE ESTERIL FLEXIBLE, PARA MEZCLAR LIQUIDO Y MEDICAMENTO, CA- CARACTERIZADO PORQUE COMPRENDE: PROVEER UNA CUBIERTA FLEXIBLE; PROVEER POR LO MENOS UNA BOLSA FLEXIBLE, ESTERIL, QUE CONTIENE UN LIQUIDO; ESTERILIZAR LA CUBIERTA EN UN MEDIO AMBIENTE ESTE- RIL; SURTIR LA BOLSA ESTERIL, LLENA DE LIQUIDO, EN LA CUBIERTA EN UN MEDIO AMBIENTE ESTERIL; SURTIR MEDICAMENTO EN LA CUBIERTA EN UN MEDIO AM- BIENTE ESTERIL; SELLA LA CUBIERTA EN UN MEDIO AMBIENTE ESTERIL, DE TAL MANERA QUE LA BOLSA FLEXIBLE, ESTERIL, Y EL MEDICAMENTO ESTERIL ESTAN CONTENIDOS EN LA MISMA. 1. A FLEXIBLE, STERILE CONTAINER FOR STORING AND MIXING MEDICINES AND THINNER LIQUIDS IN A STERILE ENVIRONMENT, AND GIVING MIXTURES OF THE SAME CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE IT INCLUDES: A FLEXIBLE COVER WITH A STERILE INTERIOR; AT LEAST ONE STERILE COMPARTMENT INSIDE THE COVER; AT LEAST ONE MEDICINE DISPOSED WITHIN AT LEAST ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS; AT LEAST A FLEXIBLE, STERILE, SELF-CONTAINED BAG, CONTAINING A THINNER LIQUID, DISPOSED WITHIN AT LEAST ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS, THE FLEXIBLE BAG IS BREAKABLE PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE BAG COVER, SUFFICIENT TO ...

Transport system evaluator

An evaluating apparatus arranged to evaluate an item-transport system having a flow path. The apparatus includes one or more position markers adjacent the path and an evaluating device for sensing the markers and conditions of the transport system. The evaluating device has at least one evaluation sensor configured to (A) sense conditions of the transport system and (B) produce evaluation-sensor data based on the sensed conditions. The evaluating device also has a position-marker sensor configured to sense the position markers and produce position-marker data. The apparatus further includes a distance meter configured to produce distance data and at least one computing device configured to determine a particular location at which the evaluating device was along the path of the item-transport system when a particular condition of the item-transport system was sensed based on the evaluation-sensor data, the position-marker data, and the distance data.

Flexible multi-compartment drug container and method of preparation o

Parcel labeling, conveying, and sorting method and apparatus.

Se proporciona un aparato y metodo para utilizar el mismo que incluye el uso de un aparato configurado para escanear y aplicar etiquetas a paquetes que se mueven a lo largo de una banda transportadora; el aparato de la presente invencion incluye primeros y segundos transportadores adyacentes colocados con un espacio entre los mismos, el espacio es suficientemente angosto para permitir el paso de paquetes desde el primer transportador al segundo transportador; los paquetes que atraviesan en el espacio se exponen a un dispositivo de lectura que tiene un eje de lectura que pasa por arriba a traves del espacio para leer las indicaciones; las etiquetas, que se escanean y decodifican, proporcionan informacion que se envia subsecuentemente a un dispositivo de impresion que imprime una "segunda" etiqueta que se sopla o de otra manera se transfiere a un segundo lado del paquete; el paquete entonces sale del segundo transportador para clasificarse corriente abajo mediante el uso de la segunda etiqueta.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

Flexible, multiple-compartment drug container and method of making and using the same

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 22), separated by peeled seals (24, 26), in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container also includes a locking tab (28) and retaining slot (27) to secure the bag in a folded over condition.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 20, 22) separated by preferentially peeled seals (24, 26) in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The peelable seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The container is fillable with a single component liquid medicament which may be susceptible to sloshing or turbulence. Turbulence is minimized by eliminating the internal gaseous head space by initially forming the head space with a low molecular weight gas such as helium.

Flexible multiple compartment medical container with preferentially rupturable seals

A flexible container (10) is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments (18, 20, 22) separated by preferentially peeled seals (24, 26) in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The peelable seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The container is fillable with a single component liquid medicament which may be susceptible to sloshing or turbulence. Turbulence is minimized by eliminating the internal gaseous head space by initially forming the head space with a low molecular weight gas such as helium.

Rapid exchange mounting system for testing wireless networks

Systems are disclosed for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from one vehicle to another can be accomplished more easily. The mounting system includes a mounting bracket that is attachable to a vehicle surface, and the mounting bracket holds, a signal testing unit in a stable position relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be installed in or on a fleet of vehicles to facilitate the movement of the signal testing unit from one vehicle to another by providing the operator with a common bracket and optional electrical connection in one centralized area for secure installation and operation of the unit.

Interlocking deck support system

A deck support system (10) for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The system includes at least one pair of deck panels (20, 21) mounted opposite one another on the side walls (14) of the freight compartment, which are capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels (20, 21) are in their extended position they at least partially define a platform above the floor (18) of the vehicle freight compartment. The system also includes a support bracket (24) that is secured to each respective deck panel (20, 21) when in the deployed position and adjacent the free end (20a, 21a) of the deck panels (20, 21). The bracket (24) has an elongated body, a longitudinally extending channel (28) for engagement with the deck panels (20, 21) and a longitudinally extending support ledge (32). The longitudinally extending channel interlocks the deployed deck panels (20, 21) and the longitudinally extending support ledge provides support to further pairs of deployed deck panels.

Applying labels on surfaces of various orientations

A device and method of using same is provides which includes the use of an apparatus configured to apply labels to parcels moving along a conveyor belt. The apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, a pair of turntable assemblies, a corresponding pair of arm assemblies, similarly corresponding arm assembly drive motors, a label application head assembly, a label printer/supplier, and a controlling apparatus. The support frame supports the pair of two turntable assemblies. Each of the turntable assemblies supports one of the arm assemblies such that each of the arm assemblies is pivotable about a horizontal axis. Each of the arm assemblies is also movable along its longitudinal axis relative to its respective turntable. The lower ends of arm assemblies are attached together in a hinged connection. At one end of one of the arm assemblies is attached a label application head assembly. This attachment is a pivoting connection that allows for label application to the horizontal or vertical surfaces of parcels passing thereby. The turntable assemblies are not powered, but allow for a relatively free pivoting connection of the arm assemblies relative to the stationary support frame. However, the linear movement of the arm assemblies along their longitudinal axis is powered by corresponding arm assembly drive motors. This linear movement is independently controlled by a controlling apparatus, such that the label application head assembly can be positioned at various desired locations above a conveyor belt or other supporting surface.

Flexible container and method of making same

A method for forming a flexible container (10) for combined storage and administration is described. The method comprising the steps of sealing flexible front and rear sheets (12, 14) together at a common peripheral edge (16); heating the front and rear sheets (12, 14) in a first localised area to form a first peelable seal (24) extending between two sides of the common peripheral edge (16), the first peelable seal (24) separably joining the front and rear sheets (12, 14) to thereby form a first compartment (18) for containing a first product; and heating the front and rear sheets (12, 14) in a second localised area to form a second peelable seal (26) extending between the two sides of the common peripheral edge (16), the second peelable seal separably joining the front and rear sheets (12, 14) to thereby form an outlet compartment (22) and a second compartment (20) for containing a second product, the second compartment (20) being between the outlet compartment (22) and the first compartment (18). For ease of manufacture and filling first and second sacrificial ports (102, 104) are provided which are interposed between the front and rear sheets (12, 14) and are in communication with the first and second compartments (18, 20), respectively; with the first compartment (18) is filled with a first product through a respective sacrificial port (102); the second compartment (20) is filled with a second product through a respective sacrificial port (104); and the seal along the common peripheral edge (16) is completed and the sacrificial ports (102, 104) are removed from the container (10).

Multifunktionelles kamerasystem

Methods and systems for capturing depth data using frequency-segregated structured light

An exemplary depth capture system (system) emits, from a first fixed position with respect to a real-world scene and within a first frequency band, a first structured light pattern onto surfaces of objects included in a real-world scene. The system also emits, from a second fixed position with respect to the real-world scene and within a second frequency band, a second structured light pattern onto the surfaces of the objects. The system detects the first and second structured light patterns using one or more optical sensors by way of first and second optical filters, respectively. The first and second optical filters are each configured to only pass one of the structured light patterns and to block the other. Based on the detection of the structured light patterns, the system generates depth data representative of the surfaces of the objects included in the real-world scene.

Flexibler behälter und verfahren zu seiner herstellung

Gegenseitig verriegelndes trägersystem für ein ladedeck

Arzneimittel-behälter aus biegsamem material mit mehreren fächern und verfahren zur herstellung

Multi-spectral holographic security marker, method for its manufacture and holographic security system

A multi-spectral holographic security marker (2) is made by a novel method according to the invention involving a replay frequency shift to one or more final replay frequencies of a part or parts only of a recorded image plane volume hologram. The marker comprises an optional surface hologram (e.g. 3 ) and an image plane volume hologram (2). The volume hologram is divided into discrete areas (a, b) which have mutually different final replay frequencies. The security information carried by the marker is a combination of the size and shape of those different replay areas together with the hologram content itself which is spread across the different replay areas. If the marker also includes a surface hologram, then that is aligned with the junctions between the replay areas. Preferably one volume hologram replay frequency is in the visible spectrum and the other is in the invisible part of the spectrum (IR or UV).

método para formar um recipiente flexìvel de armazenamento para separadamente armazenar e misturar produtos de uso médico.

Flexible, multiple-compartment drug container and method of making and using same

Optische einrichtungen für kamera

Bag zipper actuator

A method and apparatus is provided for providing a zippered bag in an open configuration to allow its filling with packages or other like items. The apparatus includes an automatic bag zipping feature, and is resettable by depression of a foot pedal by an operator. The bag is maintained in its 'open' position by a pair of flaps (50, 51), which when open tend to hold the bag mouth open, but when closed no longer interfere with the bag mouth, such that a pull arm (30) can pull the bag mouth into a closed position, and a zip (40) arm can zip the mouth closed. The zip (40) and pull (30) arms are transported by a weight falling under the influence or gravity, which can be reset manually by an operator.