Abstract: A solar module crate transport is described that securely moves a solar module crate within a large-scale solar system. The solar module crate transport comprises an angled base, at least three vertical support structures, at least one vehicle receptacle and at least one monitoring device. The at least one monitoring device may provide a variety of monitoring functionality that allows remote monitoring of an installation location within the large-scale solar system. This monitoring allows visibility into resources, including solar modules, and personnel at an installation location within the large-scale solar system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an opening tool for opening and/or removing a tab portion of a beverage can. The opening tool includes a hollow housing. The hollow housing includes a generally cylindrical housing body having a top end, a bottom end, an outer surface, an inner surface and an open cavity extending from a top end towards a bottom end of the housing body. The opening tool further includes one or more claws, having a claw body extending between a claw end portion and a claw tip such that the tip of each of the claws is adapted to be hangingly disposed within the open cavity of hollow housing. In operation, when a beverage can is passed through the hollow housing from the bottom end towards the top end, the claw tip of at least one of the claws engages and pulls-opens the tab portion while the beverage can moves out of the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatic vending machine for dispensing beverage cans. The machine includes a main housing having a can delivery slot. The housing includes a refrigerant compartment for storing the beverage cans. The housing further includes a delivery sub-system for delivering a beverage can from the refrigerant compartment to the delivery slot accessible to a consumer. The delivery sub-system is configured to orient and open the can while delivering to the delivery slot.

Abstract: A matching unit controller working in combination with a matching unit for a plasma processing machine is described. In one example, the controller has a master controller application and acts as a local master in the matching unit. In one example, the controller gathers data from the input and output sensors and feeds the data to an intelligent algorithm. In one example, the output from the algorithm is used to set the matching unit capacitor positions. In one example, the controller also has a slave controller application to communicate with a master controller of the plasma processing machine.

Abstract: A power outlet box for housing electronics and powering electronic displays suspended in a retail environment may include a first housing portion including a first set of vertical support features and a second set of vertical support features. A second housing portion may include a third set of vertical support features and a fourth set of vertical support features. The power outlet box may have (i) a closed configuration when the first and third sets of vertical support features are aligned and (ii) an open configuration when the second and fourth set of vertical support features are in contact with one another. The second set of vertical support features may be adapted to support the fourth set of vertical support features when the power outlet box is in the open configuration. A power supply device may be fixedly positioned within the power outlet box when in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A power outlet box for housing electronics and powering electronic displays suspended in a retail environment may include a first housing portion including a first set of vertical support features and a second set of vertical support features. A second housing portion may include a third set of vertical support features and a fourth set of vertical support features. The power outlet box may have (i) a closed configuration when the first and third sets of vertical support features are aligned and (ii) an open configuration when the second and fourth set of vertical support features are in contact with one another. The second set of vertical support features may be adapted to support the fourth set of vertical support features when the power outlet box is in the open configuration. A power supply device may be fixedly positioned within the power outlet box when in the closed configuration.

Abstract: An electronic display including a screen including an outer perimeter and front surface. A housing including a screen frame may surround the outer perimeter, and extend in front of the front surface of the screen. An optical sensor shield may be positioned at least in part in the screen frame and extend in front of the front surface of the screen.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking a shopping cart in a retail store may include communicating signals into the pathways from multiple locations, where the signals may include identifiers indicative of location of respective signals. The communicated signals with the identifiers may be received, and the identifiers may be recorded. The recorded data may be processed to determine a path taken by the shopping cart through the retail store. The path of the shopping cart taken through the retail store may be presented to a user.

Abstract: A system and method configuring an electronic fixture display assembly may include providing a support extension member. At least three extension arms may be supported from the support extension member, where the at least three extension arms may be configured (i) to support respective electronic displays, and (i) to be rotatably positionable relative to the support extension member.

Abstract: A power bus system and method for providing electrical power to an electronic device at a shelf of a gondola in a retail environment may include a power track including a structure member and at least two electrical conductors. The structure member may be positioned along a bottom surface of the shelf of the gondola. A shuttle may be coupled to the power track, and configured (i) to be positionable along the power track and (ii) to conduct electricity from the at least two electrical conductors to the electronic device. A box holder may be connected to the shuttle, and be configured to physically support the electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic display may include a screen including an outer perimeter and front surface. A housing may include a trim ring that surrounds the outer perimeter and extends in front of the front surface of the screen. An optical sensor shield may be is positioned at least in part in front of the front surface of the screen. An optical sensor may be disposed between the optical sensor shield and the screen to reduce the ability for ambient light to illuminate the optical sensor.

Abstract: A method testing executive functioning of a subject includes determining the subject's performance ceiling for performing at least one task and then measuring the subject's efficiency at performing the task at a difficulty level just below the performance ceiling, first without additional distractions and then with additional distractions. The subject's executive functioning is then determined by comparing the subject's efficiency without additional distractions to the subject's efficiency with additional distractions. In one embodiment, the method can be implemented in a game-like format.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that pindolol provides a highly effective treatment for PMS and/or PMDD. As such, the present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing PMS, or symptoms associated therewith including premenstrual tension or premenstrual dysphoria. The methods and compositions of the invention also involves the use of pindolol, a known beta adrenergic blocker, in combination with known contraceptives.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that compounds exhibiting activity as a potent noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (e.g., a NA:5HT ratio of greater than or equal to about 1000:1), and activity at the dopamine D2 receptor sites (e.g., lofepramine) are effective in the treatment and prevention of various diseases and disorders associated with noradreanaline reuptake, such as ADHD, CFS, fibromyalgia, and depression with pain.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, it has been unexpectedly found that the administration of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in combination with a tricyclic antidepressant having anti-muscarinic properties provides a highly effective and well tolerated treatment for nicotine dependence and dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). In one aspect, it is effective in the treatment of nicotine dependence, as well as in the treatment and mitigation of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and in the effectuation of smoking cessation. In another aspect, it is effect in the treatment and mitigation of dementias such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating depression. The compositions and methods comprise the use of anti-inflammatory compounds alone or in combination with antidepressant compounds to down regulate HPA activation through the targeting of peripheral (non-CNS) cytokines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a navigation system receiver comprising at least two antennas, one of which is a "reference" antenna. A multiplexer multiplexes the signals from the antennas, and a first processor situated downstream from the multiplexer delivers at least one navigation parameter on the basis of the signals from the multiplexer. The receiver includes a second processor having an input receiving in continuous manner signals from the reference antenna to deliver at least one reference signal representative of a position parameter of the reference antenna. Processor means process the signals from the multiplexer while taking account of at least one said reference signal.

Abstract: An industrial robot is described having a movable arm, a wrist pivotally mounted for motion about an axis at the free end of the arm, and a cylindrical shaft perpendicular to said axis and rotatably mounted on the wrist. To enable it to be used for holding components subjected to forces, as during grinding operations, the robot is provided with a pair of jaws that can be clamped on the shaft and are able to prevent both the shaft from rotating and the wrist from pivoting. Movement of the jaws is controlled by shoes which are slidably mounted on a pair of circularly curved parallel rails having a common center coinciding with the pivotal axis of the wrist.