Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly (4) including a hinge device (16), the hinge device (16) having first and second hub devices (22) and a third hub device (22) interposed between the first and second hub devices (22), the first and second hub devices (22) releasably engage with the third hub device (24) for locking the vehicle frame assembly (4) in an erected condition, wherein the first and second hub devices (22) have inwardly-projecting lugs (26) about their periphery and the third hub device (24) includes at its periphery recesses (28), the recesses (28) and the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) arranged to loosely interdigitate in the erected condition, and wherein the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) comprise inwardly-projecting ramped portions and the third hub device (24) comprises, bounding the recesses (28), corresponding outwardly-projecting ramped surface portions (40).

Abstract: A connector for connecting an impeller to a shaft is provided. The connector is formed as a unitary body. The connector has a sleeve portion which is frictionally connected on a radially outer surface of a shaft-side hub extension of the impeller. The connector further has a threaded portion carrying a thread which screws onto a corresponding threaded portion of the shaft, such that the connector provides a rotationally fixed connection between the impeller and the shaft. The hub extension has a central recess, and a part of the connector is inserted into the recess. The frictional connection between the sleeve portion and the radially outer surface of the hub extension transmits, in use, substantially all of the torque between the shaft and the impeller.

Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle includes a front wheel supported for rotation about a first axis and a pivot axis transverse to the first axis and spaced inboard of a centerline of the front wheel. The front wheel is movable about the pivot axis to change direction of the vehicle. A brake coupled to the front wheel provides braking rotation of the front wheel and a controller controls operation of the brake to generate a desired braking force in a direction determined to adjust a vehicle direction.

Abstract: One example implementation of the disclosed technology is directed to a light reflector cone mounting apparatus that is configured to attach to a light reflector trim, and comprises an outer perimeter edge configured with two or more perimeter clip mounting features. Perimeter clips can be engaged in each of the two or more perimeter clip mounting features, wherein each perimeter clip is configured to engage between the light reflector trim and a ceiling surface, thereby attaching the light reflector cone mounting apparatus to the light reflector trim.

Abstract: A negative obstacle detection system for a vehicle comprises a stereo camera mountable to the vehicle to provide a forward facing image and a long range radar mountable to the vehicle to emit a signal in a forward direction from the vehicle. An electronic control unit receives data from the stereo camera and the long range radar to determine if a negative obstacle may be located in a forward proximity to the vehicle.

Abstract: One example implementation of the disclosed technology is directed to a light reflector cone mounting apparatus that is configured to attach to a light reflector trim, and comprises an outer perimeter edge configured with two or more perimeter clip mounting features. Perimeter clips can be engaged in each of the two or more perimeter clip mounting features, wherein each perimeter clip is configured to engage between the light reflector trim and a ceiling surface, thereby attaching the light reflector cone mounting apparatus to the light reflector trim.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly (4) including a hinge device (16), the hinge device (16) having first and second hub devices (22) and a third hub device (22) interposed between the first and second hub devices (22), the first and second hub devices (22) releasably engage with the third hub device (24) for locking the vehicle frame assembly (4) in an erected condition, wherein the first and second hub devices (22) have inwardly-projecting lugs (26) about their periphery and the third hub device (24) includes at its periphery recesses (28), the recesses (28) and the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) arranged to loosely interdigitate in the erected condition, and wherein the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) comprise inwardly-projecting ramped portions and the third hub device (24) comprises, bounding the recesses (28), corresponding outwardly-projecting ramped surface portions (40).

Abstract: Water-splitting devices and methods for manufacturing water-splitting devices or solar cells is disclosed. The method seeks to provide a relatively high-volume, low-cost mass-production method. In one example, the method facilitates simultaneous co-assembly of one or more sub-units and two or more polymer films or sheets to form a water-splitting device. According to another aspect, there is provided an improved water-splitting device. In one example form, there is provided a water-splitting device which includes a first electrode for producing oxygen gas and a second electrode for producing hydrogen gas from water. The first electrode and the second electrode are positioned between a first outer polymer layer and a second outer polymer layer, and at least one spacer layer is positioned between the first outer polymer layer and the second outer polymer layer.

Abstract: A light-modulating electrical device is disclosed and a method for manufacturing a light-modulating electrical device. The method includes, as a single lamination process, positioning a light-modulating electrical unit at least partially within a recess, the recess provided in a first polymer film or an optically transparent polymer film, and fixing the optically transparent polymer film to the first polymer film so as to cover the light-modulating electrical unit. In one example, the light-modulating electrical unit is comprised of two or more sub-units and is itself formed as part of the lamination process.

Abstract: Systems and methods utilizing a capacitive charging power source for fluid treatment reactors are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a DC power source charges a capacitor circuit configured to store energy. A switching circuit with an input connected to the capacitor circuit has reversing polarity outputs which provide a pulsed discharge of energy at a frequency with an adjustable duty cycle. An inductive load may be connected to the reversing polarity outputs, and a fluid treatment reactor with at least two electrodes may be connected to the inductive load.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the detection and localization of microseismic events are proposed which operate in real-time. Hypocenters in three spatial dimensions are provided along with an estimate of the event origin time. Sensor positions may be distributed in 3D space, and are not confined to linear arrays in vertical wells. A location of the event is approximated and a grid search, based on the approximate location of the event, is used to derive a residual function over a finer sampling followed by a gradient search of the residual function to optimize the location of the event.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the detection and localization of microseismic events are proposed which operate in real-time. Hypocenters in three spatial dimensions are provided along with an estimate of the event origin time. Sensor positions may be distributed in 3D space, and are not confined to linear arrays in vertical wells. A location of the event is approximated and a grid search, based on the approximate location of the event, is used to derive a residual function over a finer sampling followed by a gradient search of the residual function to optimize the location of the event.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) generating a static (BO) magnetic field of 5 Tesla or higher controller is configured to control an MR scanner to perform an MR sequence (14) including: performing an excitation/localization sub-sequence (30) on a subject disposed in the static (BO) magnetic field generated by the MR scanner to excite 1H polarization in a selected spatial region of the subject; performing 5 a polarization transfer sub-sequence (32) to transfer localized 1H polarization generated by the excitation/localization sub-sequence to a selected species of non-proton nuclei; and performing a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) readout sub-sequence (40) to acquire MRS data for the selected species of non-proton nuclei in the selected spatial region of the subject. The polarization transfer sub-sequence includes a pair of phase 10 distortion canceling trapezoidal 180° refocusing pulses (36, 37) operating on the selected species of non-proton nuclei.

Abstract: A working electrode and dye sensitized solar (DSSC) cell having working electrode where the working electrode includes a porous metal foil conductor and a particulate metal oxide layer on the side of the foil for facing incident light and process for preparing the electrode and

Abstract: An anti back-drive coupling (5) comprises an input (20) driveable about an axis A in a clockwise and anticlock-wise direction in torque transmitting communication, via a mechanism, with an output (40) driveable about the axis by the input in either of the rotational directions, the mechanism including: a tube (29), driveable by the input, carrying two cages (21) and (23) spaced along the axis A, each cage housing rollers (26) and (28) respectively; an output member 48 for driving the output (40), including two flattened formations (42) and (44) adjacent each cage in use, for engagement with the rollers (26) and (28) respectively; and a back-torque reaction freewheels (30) and (32) engageable with the rollers, for reacting back-torque transmitted through said output member (48) and into the rollers.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology may include apparatuses for providing a cone mounting, support or gasket apparatus. According to an example embodiment of the disclosed technology, a cone mounting, support or gasket apparatus is provided that is configured to attach to a cone, wherein the cone comprises a directrix and an outer surface. The cone mounting, support or gasket apparatus comprises a ring shaped structure defined by an inner surface comprising a conical wall, wherein the conical wall has a bottom and a top. The bottom of the conical wall has a greater diameter than the top of the conical wall, and the angle of the conical wall is similar to the angle of the cone outer surface. The ring shaped structure includes a ledge, wherein the ledge originates at the bottom of the conical wall and protrudes away from the conical wall. The cone attaches to the cone support apparatus whereby the directrix of the cone is disposed on the ledge of the ring shaped structure.

Abstract: A method for the detection and localization of microseismic events is proposed which operates in real-time. It provides hypocenters in three spatial dimensions along with an estimate of the event origin time. Sensor positions may be distributed in 3D space, and are not confined to linear arrays in vertical wells. The method combines and improves two existing approaches. For detection and localization purposes the method makes use of the generalized beam-forming and forward modeling properties defined in the “CMM” algorithm. For location refinement, the method uses a stabilized version of the generalized “Geiger” approach.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a vehicle frame assembly (4), first and second hinge devices (12) located on respective opposite sides of said frame assembly (4) and a child-carrying unit (26) mounted to the frame assembly (4), wherein the hinge devices (12) include first and second hinge parts (14 and 20), the first hinge part (14) having a child-carrying unit receptor device (28) for receiving respective first and second mounting devices of said child-carrying unit (26), wherein the receptor device (28) is resiliently rotatable relative to the first part (14).

Abstract: Product data management systems and methods. A method includes receiving, from a user, a seed data selection and retrieving PDM information related to the seed data selection. The method includes displaying a focal point selection area including a plurality of domain selections. The method includes receiving a user selection of one or more of the plurality of domain selections. The method includes generating and displaying a network map of the PDM information associated with the user selection.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for two-sided testing of electronic devices. These systems, devices, and methods may include the use of a test fixture that is configured to electrically connect a back side electrical pad of a device under test with an auxiliary pad that faces in a different direction than the back side electrical pad. Additionally or alternatively, these systems, devices, and methods also may include the use of a probe head that is configured to form an electrical connection with both the auxiliary pad and a front side electrical pad of the device under test. The systems, devices, and methods also may include providing a test signal to the device under test, receiving a resultant signal from the device under test, and/or analyzing the resultant signal.