Abstract: The booth has a base and a table is pivotably connected to the base. The table is movable from a stored positioned adjacent the base an in-use position where the table is positioned substantially perpendicular to the base. At least one bench is pivotably connected to the base. The at least one bench is movable from a stored position adjacent the base, an in-use position that is substantially perpendicular to the base. A support leg is pivotably connected to the table and to the at least one bench. The support leg is disposed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the table and the at least one bench when the table and at least one bench are in the in-use position.

Abstract: By mutually interconnected specimens of a suppression element (100) according to the invention, there can be formed a strong and reliable construction of a tube around a tubular element. The suppression element (100) has a first fin structure (141) which is extending helically along a portion (121) of a first longitudinal edge (121, 131, 131 A, 131B), and a second fin structure (142) which is extending helically along a portion (122) of an opposite second longitudinal edge (122, 132, 132 A, 132B). In said tube, first fin structures and second fin structures of the various suppression elements are lying helically in-line relative to one another for effectively reducing vortex induced vibrations. The suppression elements (100, 200, 300, 400) are compactly stackable relative to one another.

Abstract: A system configured to provide supplemental heating or cooling is provided. Some embodiments may include the fixture having an air movement device and a back surface configured for a flush mount on a wall, the back surface having a recess sized to substantially the same dimensions of a cover of an electrical outlet. The flush mount may provide a degree of permanence for the fixture that satisfies a criterion.

Abstract: A pump assembly and a method for sensing rotary motion of the pump therein are disclosed. The pump assembly includes a pump, a controller, and an optional driven electric motor. The components may be axially aligned and mounted relative to one another. The controller includes a circuit board that is oriented in an axial direction of the pump assembly so that it faces in a radial direction. A 3D rotary sensor is mounted on the circuit board and is designed to detect motion parallel to its front face and motion in a plane perpendicular to its front face, including rotary motion of the pump, for output to the controller. The controller is configured to control the pump via controlling the drive shaft of the motor or pump.

Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.

Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: A storage rack post step for use with a storage rack post, the storage rack post comprising a plurality of storage rack post holes, includes a body. The body has a step surface, a support surface configured to abut the storage rack post, a locating boss extending from the support surface and configured to be received by a storage rack post hole, and a bore extending through the support surface and the locating boss. The storage rack post step also includes a fastener configured to extend through the plurality of storage rack post holes and the bore and clampingly secure the storage rack post step to the storage rack post.

Abstract: An expandable pipe seal includes a sleeve that is expandable from a first, compact configuration to a second, expanded configuration having a larger outer diameter than the first configuration. The sleeve may be formed from sheet material that is rolled into a cylindrical shape such that a first longitudinal edge of the sheet overlaps a second longitudinal edge of the sheet in a circumferential direction. The sleeve is provided with first and second locking structures that cooperate to facilitate expansion of the sleeve from the first configuration to the second configuration and, thereafter, maintain the sleeve in the expanded configuration. The pipe seal includes sealing structure disposed on an outer surface of the sleeve, and which is compressed against the inner wall of a pipe to be repaired in the second configuration of the sleeve.

Abstract: An air spring having at least one composite part is provided. The air spring will have a top plate, a flexible sleeve, and a clamp ring coupled together by an injection molded collar. The injection molded collar will be formed to hold the top plate, flexible sleeve, and clamp ring in compression to form an air tight seal. In certain aspects, the top plate and/or the clamp ring may be formed from composites or metals.

Abstract: A distance measuring device (100) is provided, comprising a first sensing module (110), a second sensing module (120), a reference device (130), and an evaluating module (140). The first sensing module and the second sensing module are arranged on a horizontal base line (150). Each one of the first and second sensing module is configured to detect the strength of a magnetic field (50) and each one of the first and second sensing module has a first sensing direction (y) and a second sensing direction (x).

Abstract: A masking device for placement over an end of a work piece includes a head portion, a collar portion, and at least one pull tab. The head portion includes a closed end and an interior cavity defined in the head portion. The collar portion is coupled to the head portion opposite the closed end of the head portion. The collar portion includes a radially inner surface defining an opening. The opening is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the head portion. The opening is narrower than the interior cavity of the head portion. The collar portion further includes a radially outer surface. The at least one pull tab is coupled to the radially outer surface of the collar portion.

Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.

Abstract: A variable displacement vane pump is described. The pump includes a control chamber provided between a housing and a control slide. A pressure-controlled relief valve is in fluid communication with the outlet path and moves to block or unblock a relief port based on output pressure of the lubricant. A feedback channel fluidly connects the control chamber to an inlet path of the pump. The feedback channel further connects to a control port that is connected to a main control valve. The relief valve and control valve are distinct and not fluidly connected. The relief valve moves once the pressure in the outlet path exceeds a predetermined amount, opening the relief port, and thus delivers a portion of the output lubricant to the control chamber via the relief port, thereby pressurizing the control chamber and reducing eccentricity of the pump by displacing the control slide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pump for dispensing lubricant to a system. The pump includes: a housing having an inlet for inputting lubricant into the housing and an outlet for delivering the lubricant therefrom. A control slide is pivotable about a pivot pin within the housing in a displacement increasing direction and a displacement decreasing direction to adjust pump displacement. A resilient structure biases the control slide in the displacement increasing direction. A pressure relief valve is mounted to the pivot pin and positioned along an outflow path leading pressurized lubricant from the control slide to the outlet. The pressure relief valve is biased in a closing direction and has a pressure receiving surface receiving pressure from the lubricant in the outflow path to urge the pressure relief valve in an opening direction. Opening the relief opening allows outflow of lubricant to relieve pressure in the outflow path.

Abstract: The booth has a base and a table is pivotably connected to the base. The table is movable from a stored positioned adjacent the base an in-use position where the table is positioned substantially perpendicular to the base. At least one bench is pivotably connected to the base. The at least one bench is movable from a stored position adjacent the base, an in-use position that is substantially perpendicular to the base. A support leg is pivotably connected to the table and to the at least one bench. The support leg is disposed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the table and the at least one bench when the table and at least one bench are in the in-use position.

Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.

Abstract: A method of forming a building panel includes embossing dimples into a sheet, where the dimples extend outward from a plane, and expanding a foam core onto the plane and into portions of the dimples. The method may include forming dimples that are convex relative to the plane and the foam core or the sheet having a thin foil having a plastic protective coating. The method may include attaching a cellulosic layer to the foam core opposite the plane. Additionally, flow channels may be formed in the sheet between the dimples, such that expanding the foam core onto the plane substantially fills both the dimples and the flow channels. The method may include embossing concave dimples onto the plane and the foam core, such that expanding the foam core onto the plane substantially fills the concave dimples. The foam core and sheet may bond without adhesives.

Abstract: A vane pump comprises a housing and a control slide. A rotor rotates to draw lubricant into a rotor receiving space of the slide via a housing inlet and discharges the lubricant via an outlet. The control slide moves to change its eccentricity relative to the rotor for increasing and decreasing a pressure differential between the inlet and outlet. The control slide is biased in a displacement increasing direction. The control slide has one or more seals defining a control chamber with housing. The one or more seals includes a seal assembly received in a recess on a control slide outer surface. The seal assembly has a base element in the recess and a bearing element pivotally attached to the base element and bearing against an inner surface of the housing for sealing. The pivotal attachment includes male and female pivotal connectors coupled together.

Abstract: An automated process for parametric modeling for automating the parametrization process to build a parametric model from CAD or un-parameterized CAE data. The automated process for parametric modeling generally includes automation of the parameterization process to build a parameterized computer-aided-engineering model from computer-aided-design data. The automated process may include a given set of rules and templates for geometric feature identification. The automated process is adapted to automatically generate all parameters necessary for efficient modifications to various elements, such as geometric features, of the parametric model.

Abstract: A distance measuring device (100) is provided, comprising a first sensing module (110), a second sensing module (120), a reference device (130), and an evaluating module (140). The first sensing module and the second sensing module are arranged on a horizontal base line (150). Each one of the first and second sensing module is configured to detect the strength of a magnetic field (50) and each one of the first and second sensing module has a first sensing direction (y) and a second sensing direction (x).