Abstract: A window assembly includes a transparent pane and an encapsulant bonded to the transparent pane, wherein the encapsulant is a copolymer of at least one amorphous thermoplastic polymer and at least one crystalline thermoplastic polymer, wherein the at least one amorphous thermoplastic polymer is at least one thermoplastic polyester, at least one thermoplastic polyether, or a copolymer of at least one thermoplastic polyester and at least one thermoplastic polyether. The at least one crystalline thermoplastic polymer may be a renewably-sourced thermoplastic polymer, wherein the total weight of the renewably-sourced thermoplastic polymer is at most 60 percent of the total weight of the copolymer.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle having an essentially chlorine-free modified polyolefin primer disposed onto a transparent pane and a two-shot encapsulant applied onto the primer is provided. The two-shot encapsulant includes a first encapsulation layer disposed on the primer and a second encapsulation layer disposed on the first encapsulation layer. The first encapsulation layer has a Shore D hardness of at least 39 and a Flexural modulus of at least 100 MPa, while the second encapsulation layer has a Shore A hardness of less than 90.

Abstract: A method includes verifying, via an application chat server, an association between a first access device and a second access device, wherein the first access device and the second access device associated with a first statement of task capability and a second statement of task capability, respectively. The method further includes analyzing, based upon one or more of the first and second statements of task capability, a task command to determine that the second access device is capable of executing at least one task. The method further includes generating, in response to the determining, an execution command, wherein the execution command associated with the at least task and transmitting an execution signal, wherein the execution signal associated with the execution command.

Abstract: A switching rocker arm having an outer arm having a first end, a second end, a first and second outer side arm having slider pads that ride on a second cam is disclosed. The switching rocker arm also has an inner arm disposed between the first and second outer side arms. The inner arm has a first end, a second end and a bearing disposed between the first and second end adapted to ride along a first cam. The inner arm is pivotably secured adjacent its first end to the outer arm adjacent its first end. At least one arm has an over-travel limiter structure limits pivoting motion of the first arm relative to the second arm. The switching rocker arm also exhibits decreased lash as the bearing wears, and increased lash as the latch and slider pads wear.

Abstract: A durable system is disclosed for controlling variable valve actuation of an engine valve corresponding to a cylinder of an automobile engine. The system is designed to have a durability that exceeds the expected life of a conventional automobile engine. The system includes first crowned cam having a first lift profile, a second crowned cam having a second lift profile, and a rocker arm assembly. The rocker assembly includes a first arm having an end connected to said engine valve, having a high impact roller following the first crowned cam operating the engine valves according to a first lift profile. The rocker arm assembly also includes a second arm having slider pads riding on the second crowned cam to operate said engine valve according to a second lift profile. The slider pads have a sliding surface covered with an impact-resistant multilayer coating with its outermost coating being a wear-resistant coating.

Abstract: A system for diagnosing malfunctions in a variable valve actuation device is disclosed. The system has a rocker arm assembly that includes: a first arm, a second arm with the first and second arms attached at a first end, a hydraulically operated latch assembly that functions to secure the first arm to the second arm when latched. The rocker arm assembly pivots upon a hydraulic lash adjuster. It also includes a source of pressurized fluid connected to a hydraulic valve that provided fluid high or low pressure fluid to the hydraulically-operated latch. The latch may be operated by a remote device. A pressure transducer is positioned within the hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA) and is adapted to create a signal indicating the fluid pressure in the HLA.

Abstract: An adhesively bonded window and hardware assembly includes a window member (12) presenting a surface (12a), a hardware member (14) having a flange (14a) and a projecting portion (14b) contiguous with and projecting from the flange, an adhesive member (18) disposed between the flange and the surface of the window member and adhesively bonding the hardware member (14) to the window member (12), and a sealing member (20) that envelopes part o the flange, fully surrounds the adhesive member, and bonds to and seals against the surface of the window member. The sealing member (20) serves to protect the adhesive member (18) from heat and humidity in the surrounding environment. The sealing member (20) can comprise an overmolded member formed of a polymer material.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting a first signal associated with a first version of an electronic book. The method also includes detecting an indication of a second version of the electronic book and generating, in response to detecting, and transmitting a second signal associated with an addition instruction and the second version, wherein the addition instruction is adapted to retain the first version and add the second version. Another embodiment includes receiving a copy signal associated with a copy instruction adapted to copy a first set of annotations corresponding to the first version of the electronic book. Another embodiment includes generating and transmitting a delivery signal associated with a second set of annotations and a correlation instruction adapted to correlate the second set of annotations corresponding to the first version to the second version where the second set of annotations is associated with a copy of the first set of annotations.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a signal associated with a markup language file where the markup language file comprises inline content and block level content. The block level content has a first portion and second portion where the first portion and the second portion have a predetermined spatial relation. The method also includes receiving an indication of an adjustment to display the second portion where the predetermined spatial relation between the first portion and the second portion is preserved. The method also includes generating, in response to the indication, a display signal associated with the first portion and the adjustment to display the second portion, and then transmitting the display signal.

Abstract: A method executed on an access device includes receiving a markup language file where the markup language file contains a portion of primary text and a portion of secondary text. The method also includes receiving a page number map and utilizing the page number map to render the portion of primary text associated with a print page and the portion of secondary text associated with the print page. Another exemplary method includes displaying the portion of primary text associated with a print page and the portion of secondary text associated with the print page. In yet another exemplary method, the page number map contains a first print page break lineage and a first character offset for the portion of primary text and a second print page break lineage and a second character offset for the portion of secondary text.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a for sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.

Abstract: A method of improving the manufacture of structural clay products through the addition of starches is disclosed herein. The method includes adding a starch material to a mixture of basic raw material wherein the starch material is selected from the group consisting of pre-gelatinized starch, modified starch, or combinations thereof. The method includes adding, 1.0% or less by weight, the starch material prior to shaping the structural clay product.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for use with a rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchair. The apparatus enables a motorized wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible. A motorized wheelchair, though very useful and necessary, has several mobility drawbacks. Lateral movement poses a problem to the motorized wheelchair. This apparatus provides a modification to existing rear-wheel driven motorized wheelchairs that allows the user to maneuver in tight spaces by providing a means of sideways movement that would not be possible in conventional wheelchair designs.

Abstract: A drawbar assembly for a baggage cart that comprises a pair of bar members spaced apart from one another and having a first end pivotally coupled to a cart, and a second end, and a mounting member fixedly coupled between the bar members proximate the second end of the bar members, wherein the mounting member includes an aperture extending therethrough. The drawbar assembly further includes a coupling member having an eyelet and a threaded stud extending from the eyelet and received within the aperture of the mounting member, a seal member positioned between the eyelet and the mounting member, and a nut threadably received on the stud and fastening the coupling member to the mounting member, such that the stud of the coupling member is rotatable within the aperture of the mounting member.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing secure user identification or digital signatures based on evaluation of constrained polynomials. In an exemplary user identification technique, a prover sends a verifier a commitment signal representative of a first polynomial satisfying a first set of constraints. The verifier sends the prover a challenge signal representative of a second polynomial satisfying a second set of constraints. The prover generates a response signal as a function of (i) information used to generate the commitment signal, (ii) a challenge signal, and (iii) a private key polynomial of the prover, such that the response signal is representative of a third polynomial satisfying a third set of constraints. The verifier receives the response signal from the prover, and authenticates the identity of the prover by evaluating a function of information contained in at least a subset of (i) the commitment signal, (ii) the challenge signal, (iii) the response signal and (iv) a public key of the prover.