Abstract: An ECU of a vehicle monitors a charging state when charging is started. When a charging power supplied from a multi-outlet charger has changed without detecting and receiving an abnormality, the ECU causes a notification device to notify the changed charging power and a charging time based on the changed charging power. The ECU notifies a communication terminal which is owned by a user of the changed charging power and the charging time based on the changed charging power.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve can be one type of a variable characteristic (e.g., coil voltage). A visual identification system is provided to permit the visual identification of the specific type of the variable characteristic that the control valve is to assist in the assembly of systems utilizing such control valves. The visual identification system includes first and second indicator bearing first and second indicia, respectively, configured to indicate a first value and a different second value of a variable characteristic, respectively. The first and second indicator members are configured to be separately removably mounted to the control valve via a mechanical connection substantially without adhesive such that the appropriate indicator member can be selected and mounted to the valve depending upon what type of valve it is.

Abstract: An ECU of a vehicle monitors a charging state when charging is started. When a charging power supplied from a multi-outlet charger has changed without detecting and receiving an abnormality, the ECU causes a notification device to notify the changed charging power and a charging time based on the changed charging power. The ECU notifies a communication terminal which is owned by a user of the changed charging power and the charging time based on the changed charging power.

Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.

Abstract: A deodorant dispensing apparatus including a reusable product dispenser and a deodorant refill cartridge releasably coupled to the reusable product dispenser. The reusable product dispenser includes a cylindrical housing, a base, a telescope, and a spring. The base is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical housing and operably coupled to the telescope. The spring is operably coupled to a spring holster of the base and the telescope. The deodorant refill cartridge includes a refill barrel and refill plunger. The refill plunger is rotatably coupled to the refill barrel, which retains a deodorant product therein. The refill barrel includes a latching mechanism for releasably coupling the refill barrel to the reusable product dispenser.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a colorimetric humidity sensor and a method of preparing the same, and in the colorimetric humidity sensor that is an ultrafast colorimetric humidity sensor including a colorimetric member including humidity-responsive particles configured in a disordered monolayer arrangement on a substrate, the humidity-responsive particles are amorphous, porous, and polydispersed microspheres, and the colorimetric humidity sensor indicates a color change according to humidity upon light irradiation.

Abstract: A method for controlling, by a controller, an electronic device is provided. The method may include: sensing, by a sensor, a first radiation signal incident on the sensor; generating, by the sensor, a first output signal based on the first radiation signal; recognizing a human body based on the first output signal; determining a position of the human body as being located in one of an indoor space or an outdoor space based on the first output signal; and generating a control signal for controlling the electronic device connected via a wired or wireless network based on the position of the human body. A learning model includes a deep neural network generated through machine learning and transmission of a control signal may be performed in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment using a 5G network.

Abstract: LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are spotlights while other fixture are intended for in ground use. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In spotlight embodiments beam angle and power or light output can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. In ground embodiments support tilt angle setting which allow a user to set the light fixture to one or more tilt angles. Beam angle can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam angle, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

Abstract: A lid assembly may include a lid member having a base wall with a drinking opening. A top surface of the base wall may include a groove portion forming a groove on the top of the lid member and a central protruding portion located adjacent to the groove portion. A blocking member may removably rest on the top surface of the lid member and be movable in rotational movement between a blocked position characterized by the blocking member blocking the drinking opening and an unblocked position characterized by the blocking member unblocking the drinking opening. Positioning holding structure may be provided to resist movement of the blocking member out of each of the blocked and unblocked positions, and thereby releasably hold the blocking member in each of the blocked and unblocked positions.

Abstract: A foam finger, in particular as a palm enlargement, advertising space or to be carried during sports events, that is comprised of at least two side faces connected to each other. At least a portion of a side face comprises a printed lenticular foil and/or a lenticular foil with images stuck behind it.

Abstract: A pocket hole jig with screw sizing system includes a pocket hole jig with a guide block reciprocally carried by a guide holder. The guide block can be raised or lowered relative the guide holder between a range of distances corresponding and calibrated to a horizontal range defined by a workpiece. A scale on a gauge member carried by the guide block is divided into a plurality of zones. An indicator is carried by the guide holder for indicating one of the plurality of zones by the position of the guide block relative the guide holder. Also provided is a series of different size screws, wherein each different size screw of the series corresponds to one of the plurality of zones.

Abstract: A safety load hook with a lower part defining a curved hook mouth with a hook opening of a predefined nominal width. An upper part is attached to the lower part and is pivotable into an open position for insertion or removal of a load, and into a closed position blocking insertion of a load or removal of a load. A marking is on each of the end regions of the upper part and lower part which face one another in the closed state. When closed, and when a size of the hook opening corresponds to the nominal width, the lower part marking is offset from the upper part marking. The offset distance is chosen such that when there is a predefined maximum widening of the hook mouth in relation to the predefined nominal width thereof, both markings are located directly side by side in the closed state.

Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include (a) a handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and (b) a shaving assembly, disposed at the distal end of the handle, the shaving assembly including a blade unit comprising a plurality of blades disposed in a housing, the housing having a front cutting side and an opposite rear side and a plurality of measurement elements on a trailing edge of the rear side.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a course difficulty rating method using a mechanical method to obtain an energy differential for obtaining a difficulty rating. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a difficulty rating method used to determine a relative difficulty of a cross country running course or a road racing course using energy information of a self-propelled vehicle. The method includes: obtaining an energy reading of a self-propelled vehicle as it is propelled on a first course; obtaining an energy reading of the self-propelled vehicle at is it propelled over a second course; and comparing the energy readings collected by the self-propelled vehicle over the first course and the second course to determine an energy factor course for the first course.

Abstract: To determine the state of a subject person with a simple structure, an image determining device includes: an imaging unit that captures an image from a first direction, the image including the subject person; a first detector that detects size information from the image, the size information being about the subject person in the first direction; a second detector that detects position-related information, the position-related information being different from the information detected by the first detector; and a determining unit that determines the state of the subject person, based on a result of the detection performed by the first detector and a result of the detection performed by the second detector.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for identifying non-metallic subterranean structures using amorphous metal markers associated with the structures. Some examples will include the amorphous metal in the form of one or more sections of an amorphous metal foil within a protective enclosure sufficient to physically isolate the amorphous metal foil from the surrounding Earth. The amorphous metal foil and enclosure may be in the form of a tape which either will be secured to, or placed proximate the subterranean structure, which may be, for example, a pipe or conduit, or other non-metallic structure.

Abstract: A non-dissolvable immersible dispensing puck in the shape of a dissolvable halogen puck when the dissolvable halogen puck is in an undissolved state with the non-dissolvable immersible dispensing puck physically interchangeable with a dissolvable halogen puck when placed in a dispenser for normally holding only a set of halogen pucks to enable a single dispersant dispenser to be converted to a dual dispersant dispenser without changing the structure of the single dispersant dispenser by placing a dispenser within a dispenser wherein only one of the dispensers may be provided with adjustable water ports.

Abstract: A fabric roll up core for carrying rolls of sheet material such as ground covers or canopy sheet materials including netting materials, used in agriculture or horticulture, such as bird, insect, hail, shade, wind barrier netting materials, comprises a profile formed in an outer surface that assists in maintaining the sheet material on the fabric roll up core when rolling the sheet material onto the fabric roll up core and which may be effective to work with roll up drive means. The core may be formed in one piece or as multiple connected parts.

Abstract: Auxiliary handle installed on the casing (11) of a drill (1) having a drilling axis (Xo), incorporating an electronic acceleration meter (231), with axes (XoYoZo) defining a reference point; one (Xo) of the axes being the drilling axis; the other axis (Yo) being that of the handle (2); and a reference surface (SR, SR1-SR3, 3, 4) associated with the reference point of the acceleration meter (231) to register the relative position between the surface to be drilled (S) and the drill (1), and calculate the set position of the drilling axis (Xo), and a display (25) to show the set position of the handle (2) calculated from the set position of the drilling axis (Xo) to execute the drilling.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and medium for controlling a self-balancing scooter are provided. The method includes: detecting a target navigation marker used for navigating the self-balancing scooter; and controlling the self-balancing scooter to travel according to the target navigation marker when the target navigation marker is detected.

Abstract: Dual sealing assemblies for mating and isolating a wire chamber from an electronics chamber within an electrical device enclosure is disclosed. The dual sealing assemblies include a dual chamber housing, wherein the dual chamber housing includes an electronics chamber and a wire chamber, and wherein the dual chamber housing isolates the electronics chamber from the wire chamber. The electrical device enclosure includes an electronics chamber cover mateable with the dual chamber housing for enclosing the electronics chamber; and, a wire chamber cover mateable with the dual chamber housing for enclosing the wire chamber. The wire chamber includes a compressible stubbed gasket having at least one locating stub corresponding to a receptacle in the dual chamber housing for positioning and holding the gasket within the top section during assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable car seat comprising: a seat part on which a child sits; a backrest part rotatably coupled to the seat part; a rotation connection part for rotating the seat part and the backrest part; and a rotation prevention part for restricting rotation, performed by the rotation connection part, through a stopper for preventing rotation.

Abstract: LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are spotlights while other fixture are intended for in ground use. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In spotlight embodiments beam angle and power or light output can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. In ground embodiments support tilt angle setting which allow a user to set the light fixture to one or more tilt angles. Beam angle can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam angle, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for mating two sections of an electrical device enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure includes a top and bottom joinable section. The sealing assembly includes a first sealing section disposed on the top joinable section that has both first and second upper projecting lip extensions. The second upper projecting lip extension has a height less than the first upper projecting lip extension and forms a channel therebetween. A second sealing section is disposed on the bottom joinable section, and includes a downward projecting lip extension and channel. The downward projecting lip extension is offset from the first section first upward projecting lip extension when the top and bottom joinable sections are joined. At that point the downward projecting lip extension engages within the channel of the first sealing section, and the second upper projecting lip extension of said first sealing section is engaged within the second sealing section channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for training athletes having two supporting structures. The first structure has a base that can rest on a surface and walls that extend upward from the base to an upper end, defining an interior space. The walls incorporate a bar connector above the base designed to connect to and support one end of a bar. The walls have supporting elements above the base and below the upper end of the walls. The second structure has walls that are configured so that the lower end of the walls can engage the supporting elements of the first structure so that the second structure is supported by the first structure above the supporting elements. The second structure has a bar connector at the same height as the height of the bar connector of the first structure configured to connect to and support the other end of the bar.

Abstract: Radiopaque markers represent that a lead is suitable for a particular medical procedure such as a magnetic resonance image scan and are added to the lead or related device. The markers may be added after implantation of the lead in various ways including suturing, gluing, crimping, or clamping a radiopaque tag to the lead or to the device. The markers may be added by placing a radiopaque coil about the lead, and the radiopaque coil may radially contract against the lead to obtain a fixed position. The markers may be added by placing a polymer structure onto the lead where the polymer structure includes a radiopaque marker within it. The polymer structure may include a cylindrical aperture that contracts against the lead to fix the position of the polymer structure. The polymer structure may form a lead anchor that includes suture wings that can be sutured to the lead.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a jar and a lid assembly. The jar includes a body portion defining an interior space for holding items and an upper neck portion disposed about a jar opening leading to the interior space. The lid assembly is connected to the upper neck portion of the jar and includes an inner lid component and an outer lid component. The outer lid component is rotatable relative to the inner lid component while the inner lid component remains stationary relative to the upper neck portion of the jar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device, a system and a method for applying a volume of liquid to a treatment surface. The device includes a container for containing the liquid, a pump for extracting liquid from the container, an actuator for operating the pump, and a collapsible receptacle for accommodating extracted liquid.

Abstract: Display module mounting apparatus and methods provide mounting features enabling ease of installation and service. The apparatus may have one or more releasable frame couplers and pivoting releasable frame couplers coupled to a display module having a display plane defined in relation to a substrate. One or more adjustable linkages may adjustably define a standoff distance between the display plane and a support frame to which the module may be mounted by the mounting apparatus. Concave and convex adjustments to the display plane may be made. Operation of pivoting action to tilt the display plane enables installation, removal, and serviceability of large displays constructed with a tiled plurality of display modules.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a nosecap for a gas turbine engine. The nosecap may be injection molded in an embodiment. The nosecap may have bolt holes surrounded by bolt pockets that are asymmetric about a plane passing through a geometric center of the nosecap and passing through and dividing the bolt hole in an embodiment.

Abstract: LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are spotlights while other fixture are intended for in ground use. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In spotlight embodiments beam angle and power or light output can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. In ground embodiments support tilt angle setting which allow a user to set the light fixture to one or more tilt angles. Beam angle can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam angle, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

Abstract: Disclosed is an expansion tank having an internal cavity separated by a flexible diaphragm to form an upper pressurized gas portion and a lower pressurized fluid portion, and an indicator positioned at an upper part of the expansion tank in communication with the contents of the upper pressurized gas portion. The indicator is configured so as to display a first color if the operating conditions are normal in the pressurized gas portion, and a second color if the amount of moisture detected in the pressurized gas portion greater than or equal to a predetermined amount. Further disclosed is a method for detecting whether there is an excessive amount of moisture in a pressurized gas portion of an expansion tank by allowing pressurized gas from the pressurized gas portion to come into contact with the indicator, and viewing the color displayed by the indicator. As such, the tank can be simply visually inspected to determine whether there is a potential failure in the tank.

Abstract: A tilt sensor for signaling when the tilt sensor is not vertical. The tilt sensor includes a metallic ball that is free to move and capable of resting at a low point when the tilt sensor is vertical. A proximity sensor directed at the low point communicates when the metallic ball has deviated from its position of repose, indicating that the sensor is no longer vertical.

Abstract: To determine the state of a subject person with a simple structure, an image determining device includes: an imaging unit that captures an image from a first direction, the image including the subject person; a first detector that detects size information from the image, the size information being about the subject person in the first direction; a second detector that detects position-related information, the position-related information being different from the information detected by the first detector; and a determining unit that determines the state of the subject person, based on a result of the detection performed by the first detector and a result of the detection performed by the second detector.

Abstract: A life-style two-level LED security light with a motion sensor. The life-style two-level LED security light includes a light-emitting unit configured with two sets of LEDs respectively emitting different color temperature lights. At night, the light-emitting unit is turned on for a low level illumination with a low color temperature light featuring an ascetic night view. When the motion sensor detects a motion intrusion, the light-emitting unit is switched from the low level illumination with the low color temperature light to a high level illumination with a high color temperature light to perform a dual effect of security alert and to enable an occupant to have a high visibility of the surrounding environment when needed. The low level illumination also creates a light house effect to help an occupant move toward a destination without encountering an accident or getting lost.

Abstract: An apparatus may mount an in-stream, continuous contact, visible, sacrificial anode in a fluid passage for the electrolytic corrosion protection. The apparatus may function to protect heat exchangers and/or other metallically connected system components that share contact with electrolytically active fluids. The apparatus may consist of an in-line anode cartridge including a collar body and a viewing port. The apparatus may include a site glass and compression fittings which seals the device causing corrosive fluids to flow past a sacrificial anode. The apparatus may include a visual indicator and an elastically compressed member (e.g., spring) which facilitate continuous metallic/electrical contact and inspection of the anode through the viewing port without system shut down or disassembly. The elastically compressed member and gauge assembly fills the view-ports with a bright indicator as the anode dissolves and the elastically compressed member expands.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for mating two sections of an electrical device enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure includes a top and bottom joinable section. The sealing assembly includes a first sealing section disposed on the top joinable section that has both first and second upper projecting lip extensions. The second upper projecting lip extension has a height less than the first upper projecting lip extension and forms a channel therebetween. A second sealing section is disposed on the bottom joinable section, and includes a downward projecting lip extension and channel. The downward projecting lip extension is offset from the first section first upward projecting lip extension when the top and bottom joinable sections are joined. At that point the downward projecting lip extension engages within the channel of the first sealing section, and the second upper projecting lip extension of said first sealing section is engaged within the second sealing section channel.

Abstract: An ultrasonic medical instrument includes a probe shaft having a threaded coupling at a proximal end and an end effector or head at a distal end. The coupling is configured for operative attachment to a source of ultrasonic mechanical vibratory energy, while the head has an operative surface configured for engagement with organic tissues of a patient. The probe shaft, the coupling, and the head are made of a metal or metal alloy. At least one end-of-life indicator element is affixed to the probe shaft or head, the indicator element being made of a material that gradually disintegrates or degrades with use of the instrument so as to provide a visible indicator of degree of use and remaining useful life of the instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a security tag. The methods comprise: disposing a portion of an article between at least a first pad and a second pad of the security tag; applying a compressive force to the portion of the article disposed between the first and second pads; and concurrently providing by the first and second pads (A) a non-slip grip on the portion of the article and (b) prevention of article staining caused by at least one of oxidization, a chemical interaction, and outgassing.

Abstract: A closure assembly includes a cap having a top panel joined to a circumferential skirt by a plurality of bridges and an opening in the top panel. A plurality of complementary projections are provided on the inner surface of the skirt. An intermediate member has a top portion. An annular sealing surface joins and rises from the top portion. A neck is formed on the top portion located to protrude through the opening. A closure base with a complementary annular sealing surface is adapted to telescopically receive the annular sealing surface. A plurality of projections extend from the closure base. A sealing member is applicable between the annular sealing surface and complementary annular sealing surface to provide a seal between the intermediate member and the closure base.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for authenticating working fluids. The systems and methods include exposing at least a portion of a working fluid containing a UV-reactive chemical marker to light having wavelengths in the range of about 10-400 nm, thereby causing the chemical marker to generate a signal. The signal can be detected via a sensor system and compared to a reference signal that is associated with an authentic working fluid. An output may be generated to indicate whether the working fluid is the authentic working fluid.

Abstract: An abradable liner suitable for a gas turbine engine fan stage, comprising a plurality of abradable layers that are bonded together, wherein at least one visual indicator is embedded in the plurality of abradable layers, the visual indicators can be coloured strips of material and may be at a given depth, and may be in an independent element or layer located in between other layers.

Abstract: A dispenser system for delivering various combinations of dispersants to a body of water with the various combinations of dispersants supplied to the body of water through the interchanging of dispensing cartridges which are attachable to a main dispensing cartridge where a condition for interchanging of dispensing cartridges may be triggered by an event.

Abstract: A beverage lid for temporarily and removeably covering beverage cups and glasses to prevent spillage and contamination. The lid is installed on a drinking glass having an enlarged reservoir with a circular rim. The lid has a circular, planar base with an outer surface, an inner surface, and a diameter larger than the diameter of the glass rim. A central handle is affixed at a proximal end to and projects from the base and has an outer, grasping surface and an inner surface. The handle preferably has a shape that allows the outer surface of one handle to nest in the inner surface of the handle of another of the lids. The lid preferably includes an annular lip or tabs that project transverse to the plane of the base to prevent the lid from sliding off the rim of the glass.

Abstract: Provided is a tip indicator that enables reduced manufacturing costs with a simple configuration, can be made lighter in weight, and is capable of detecting tipping over of a packaging box and the like. This tip indicator is fixed to a packaging box and is equipped with a main body that has a passage section and a moving object. The passage section has a first holding part and a second holding part. The moving object is held by the first holding part when the main body is in an initial position, and the moving object moves through the passage section and is held by the second holding part when the main body has returned to the initial position after having been turned by 90 degrees in a first direction and then by 90 degrees in a second direction, that is, a direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container equipped with a closure system particularly adapted for aseptically filled fluid contents. The invention also relates to the use of said container in a method for detecting spoilage of its fluid content.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for marking at least one connection of a computer system. The assembly comprises a housing with an outer wall, in which a recess is formed. Furthermore, at least one connection is provided, which is accessible from outside the housing via the recess of the housing. The assembly is characterized in that a labelling element can be secured within the housing such that at least one section of the labelling element which can be provided with a marking and which is assigned to the at least one connection projects outwards from the housing through the recess. Furthermore, the invention relates to a connection module and to a labelling element.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a metal washer having an outer circumference, a plurality of cavities formed within the washer, wherein each cavity has an opening that is flush with the outer circumference, an indicator material comprising an inspection lacquer within at least one of the cavities, and a membrane along the outer circumference sealing the inspection lacquer within the cavity.

Abstract: Windscreen wiper blade intended to be hinged to an actuating arm of a wiper system, this blade comprising: a member referred to as an ageing member able to change visual appearance over time; and at least one symbol (7) hidden by the ageing member, the symbol (7) becoming visible after the ageing member has changed in visual appearance, characterized in that the symbol (7) comprises at least one type of elementary pattern (70) the dimensions and/or relative layout of which code for information relating to the blade.

Abstract: A drill and drill cover and autogenous bone collector using the same are provided. The autogenous bone collector comprises a shaft unit connected to a driving device and a cutting unit which revolves and collects bone particles of a patient. The cross-sectional area of the cutting unit is from 10% to 40% of an area of a circle having a radius corresponding to a distance from the center of the cutting unit to the outermost end portion of the cutting unit.