Abstract: A sling bar assembly allows variable positioning of a sling on the sling bar assembly. Some sling bar assemblies include opposing sling bar members that are movable with respect to one another in a lateral direction. Some opposing sling bar members are repositionable between a locked position, in which movement of the sling members with respect to one another is restricted, and an unlocked position. Some sling bar assemblies include multiple sling hooks positioned on a sling bar member. Some sling bar assemblies include a biasing member that permits movement of a sling hook with respect to the sling bar assembly in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A sling bar assembly allows variable positioning of a sling on the sling bar assembly. Some sling bar assemblies include opposing sling bar members that are movable with respect to one another in a lateral direction. Some opposing sling bar members are repositionable between a locked position, in which movement of the sling members with respect to one another is restricted, and an unlocked position. Some sling bar assemblies include multiple sling hooks positioned on a sling bar member. Some sling bar assemblies include a biasing member that permits movement of a sling hook with respect to the sling bar assembly in the lateral direction.

Abstract: An example battery charging system utilizes demand response management to reduce energy consumption during times of high demand. The system includes a plurality of battery chargers and a charge controller in communication with the plurality of battery chargers. The charge controller may be configured to receive, from each of the plurality of battery chargers, a respective state of charge of a battery coupled to the battery charger, receive data indicative of a demand on a power source that provides power to the plurality of battery chargers, calculate a charge reduction quantity for one or more of the battery chargers according to the demand data, the states of charge of the batteries, and/or the prioritizations of batteries to meet operational needs, and transmit the charge reduction quantities to the one or more battery chargers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display for displaying an image carried by, or generated/projected on, a substrate. The display comprises at least one frame member arranged to define an open frame (200), the at least one frame member comprising at least a first frame portion and a second frame portion, the second frame portion being spaced from the first frame portion across the open frame, and tensioning means for connecting the first frame portion to the second frame portion, or for holding or supporting the first frame portion relative to the second frame portion. The tensioning means (400) is adjustable to provide for one or more of a first state where all of the weight of the display is supported by the first frame portion, a second state where all of the weight of the display is supported by the second frame portion, and/or an intermediate state where a proportion of the weight of the display is supported by each of the first frame portion and the second frame portion.

Abstract: The invention allows one securely protect their drink from tampering by others at a social gathering. The invention mainly consists of a personalized tampering device that forms a removable secure barrier over a beverage and a means for arming or disarming said device. The invention is powered and has on/off, armed/disarmed, and safe/duress sense indicators for a user.

Abstract: An adjustable motorcycle-fitting frame for identifying or verifying comfortable or otherwise desirable seat, handle bar, and foot peg positions for use in the design and fabrication of a motorcycle. Once the component parts of the frame are adjusted to a comfortable “fit,” the actual motorcycle frame and additional components can be designed and fabricated around this fit. The adjustable frame enables the designer to sit upon and feel the ride stance of the components during the design stage, rather than guess what would be desirable until after a prototype is made.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed.