Abstract: A telepresence robot is provided including a controller. The controller is programmed to, after establishing a remote connection with a remote user, monitor movement of a tracked individual, detect when the tracked individual has entered an office space, and upon determination that the tracked individual has entered the office space, identify the office space and transfer a connection with the remote user from the telepresence robot to a device in the office space.

Abstract: Liftgate assemblies with accessory hooks are disclosed. A liftgate assembly includes a door assembly movable in a vehicle vertical direction to an open position. The door assembly includes an interior surface panel, at least one hook disposed on the interior surface panel, and a controller communicatively coupled to the door assembly. The controller is configured to determine a presence of an item suspended from the hook when the door assembly is in the open position, transmit an alert, and prevent the door assembly from closing.

Abstract: A steering wheel assembly for a vehicle, the steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel frame and a tactile notification device coupled to the steering wheel frame. The tactile notification device includes a mounting frame, a first set of disks arranged around and coupled to the first mounting frame, and an actuator operatively coupled to the first set of disks. The actuator is configured to rotate the set of disks.

Abstract: Extraction devices and related methods are disclosed. Extraction devices disclosed may include a hopper, a piston, and an evaporation chamber. The hopper may be filled with a plant material and a solvent. The piston may be removably housed within the hopper so as to form a hermetic seal with the hopper. Once a solvent and extract mixture is formed within the hopper, a valve in the bottom of the hopper may be opened to allow the solvent and extract mixture to flow into the evaporation chamber via gravity. The remaining plant material may be compressed by the piston to remove any remaining solvent and extract mixture. The solvent may be evaporated in the evaporation chamber leaving a purified plant extract. Various types of plant materials may be used within the hopper. Various types of solvents may be used as well, including heptane and hexane.

Abstract: A device is provided for use with an external server and a GPS network configured to provide geodetic location data. The external server being configured to provide current time data and sunset time data. The device includes: a display device configured to display a map and a modified map; a memory; and a processor configured to execute instructions stored on the memory to cause the device to: receive the geodetic location data and obtain the geodetic location; receive the current time data and obtain the current time; receive the sunset time data and obtain the sunset time; determine a driving range-area based on the sunset time, the current time, and the geodetic location; and instruct the display device to display the modified map, wherein the modified map includes a modified driving-range area based on the geodetic location, the current time and the sunset time.

Abstract: A system for capturing a video stream, the system comprising: a camera; and an encoding device configured to store video captured by the camera together with metadata indicating a location in the video at which a predesignated substitution object appears.

Abstract: A segmented adjustable arm device comprising a segment chain of a plurality of interconnected segments, wherein adjacent ends of each pair of adjacent segments of the segment chain form a ball and socket joint, one of the adjacent ends of each pair of the adjacent segments presenting a spherical or partially spherical plug and the other end of the adjacent ends presenting a socket configured to receive and hold the plug, allowing relative radial motion between the segments of that pair; and a locking mechanism, including a locking train that includes one or a plurality of rigid elements arranged in series along the segment chain, configured, when subjected to applied pressure, to pull the plurality of interconnected segments away from each other, and increase friction at the ball and socket joint to immobilize motion between adjacent segments.

Abstract: A catalyst for direct decomposition removal of NOx from an exhaust gas stream to N2 and O2, the catalyst comprising a dual dispersed supported metal oxide material, which comprises MOx—CuOx dispersed on a CO3O4 spinel oxide support, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Ce, Mg, Tb, and Gd. The dual dispersed supported metal oxide catalysts have good activity and selectivity for N2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor operation optimization method based on an improved multi-population genetic algorithm. The reactor operation optimization method includes the following steps: defining an operating condition, and designing an operating scheme according to the operating condition; obtaining operating data of the reactor system of the operating scheme through numerical simulation research, and obtaining operation indexes by calculating the operating data; optimizing the operation indexes based on an improved multi-population genetic algorithm to obtain an optimization result; obtaining an optimal operating parameter setting under the operating condition according to the optimization result. The application solves the problem that the design scheme of reactor operation control hardly meets actual operation requirements, and therefore improves operation characteristics of the reactor system.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes an active component, a power regulating component disposed on the active component, and a patterned conductive element disposed between the active component and the power regulating component. The patterned conductive element is configured to provide one or more heat dissipation paths for the active component and to provide a power path between the active component and the power regulating component.

Abstract: New down-wind horizontal axis turbine (DWHAT) systems or apparatus and methods for making and using same, wherein the DWHAT systems or apparatus include a base structure, a tower assembly or a derrick assembly anchored to the base structure, a drive assembly, a sail assembly, and a generator assembly, wherein the sails of the sail assembly are configured to catch wind downwind of the apparatuses or systems and wherein the drive assembly converts horizontal rotation of the horizontal shaft into vertical rotation of the vertical shaft that turns the generator generating electrical power that is transmitted to a power grid.

Abstract: The invention relates to citrate perhydrates and to the uses of citrate perhydrates, in particular as biocides, in particular pesticides, more particularly phytopharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Adjustable load leveler apparatus and related methods for use with automotive manufacturing systems are disclosed. A disclosed automotive manufacturing system includes a hoist supported by a support structure and configured to carry a vehicle component. The automotive manufacturing system also includes a load leveler mechanism attached to the hoist. The load leveler mechanism includes a frame, a weight movably coupled to the frame, and an actuator operatively coupled to the weight. The automotive manufacturing system also includes control circuitry connected to the actuator and an input device connected to the control circuitry and configured to generate input data in response to a user interacting with the input device. The control circuitry is configured to move, via the actuator, the weight relative to the hoist based on the input data to adjust a levelness of the hoist.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon feed stream, particularly one comprising heavier hydrocarbons, may be converted to valuable products such as motor gasoline and/or lubricating oil by employing one or more MOF catalysts, which may be prepared from a precursor metal-organic framework (MOF). A MOF catalyst may be prepared by exchanging one or more organic linking ligands of the precursor MOF for an organic linking ligand having a different acidity and/or electron-withdrawing properties, which, in turn, may affect catalytic activity.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed including a material feeding device, a first heat source device and a second heat source device. The material feeding device is configured to feed the material onto a substrate for additive manufacturing. The first heat source device is configured to provide a main heat source for melting or sintering the material. The second heat source device is configured to provide an auxiliary heat source for melting or sintering the material. A type of the heat source provided by the first heat source device is different from a type of the heat source provided by the second heat source device. An additive manufacturing method is also disclosed. The additive manufacturing system and the additive manufacturing method according to the present application can improve the rate of the additive manufacturing, reduce the manufacturing cost, improve the stability of the molten pool and improve the manufacturing accuracy and the product quality.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a round floor grommet and a rectangular floor grommet. These floor grommets can be constructed in any desired shape other than round or rectangular. Frame portions that hold foam pieces are joined together to form a primary slit in the floor grommet. Cross slits can also be formed in the foam material. The foam is a semi-closed cell foam that is constructed from PVC and nitrile butadiene rubber which has superior sealing effects since the foam can conform around objects passing through the slits in the floor grommet and seal any flow of air through the slits.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon absorbing air filter box is provided for absorbing evaporative hydrocarbon emissions from an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine. A combined mass airflow sensor and hydrocarbon trap comprising the hydrocarbon absorbing air filter box includes a duct supporting a hydrocarbon absorbing sheet within an interior of a housing. The duct communicates an airstream from an air filter to the air intake duct during operation of the internal combustion engine. An opening in the housing receives a mass airflow sensor into the duct, such that the mass airflow sensor is disposed within the airstream. Guide vanes extending across the duct reduce air turbulence within the airstream passing by the mass airflow sensor. Ports disposed along the duct allow the evaporative hydrocarbon emissions to be drawn into the interior and arrested by the hydrocarbon absorbing sheet when the internal combustion engine is not operating.

Abstract: A composite support structure, a construction system, and a method, the composite support structure includes a plurality of arc plate rings that are longitudinally arranged along a roadway. A concrete fill steel tube support is arranged on an inner side or an outer side of each arc plate ring. The arc plate ring is formed by splicing a plurality of arc plates. Each concrete fill steel tube support is formed by splicing a plurality of steel pipe sections. The arc plate rings and the concrete fill steel tube supports are capable of jointly supporting walls of the roadway. The support structure has high bearing capability, high construction efficiency of a construction system, and low labor intensity.

Abstract: A vehicle tailgate structure of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle tailgate structure includes a tailgate located at the rear of the vehicle; a garnish covering a top surface of the tailgate and configured to deform when an external load applies on the garnish, the garnish including a plurality of rib structures along an interior surface of the garnish and a screw portion including the garnish around a screw of the screw portion; and a touch sensor extending along the top surface of the tailgate and covered by the garnish, the touch sensor configured to detect deformation of the garnish, the touch sensor including touch sensor wires connecting to a control system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for managing storage of electrical energy can include an electromagnetic machine and a controller. The electromagnetic machine can have a rotor and a stator. The rotor can be configured to be connected to a shaft. One of the rotor or the stator can have first windings and second windings. The controller can be configured to control first circuitry and second circuitry. The first circuitry can be configured to cause energy to flow from a first energy storage device to the first windings to cause the shaft to rotate. The second circuitry can be configured to cause energy to flow selectively: (1) from a second energy storage device to the second windings to cause the shaft to rotate or (2) from the second windings to the second energy storage device to cause the second energy storage device to be charged.