Abstract: Embodiments of vehicles including wheel well reinforcement members are discussed and disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a wheel well, a rocker coupled to the wheel well, where the rocker extends rearward from the wheel well in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a torque box coupled to the rocker, and a reinforcement member positioned at least partially within the wheel well, the reinforcement member including a forward face that is coupled the radially inward facing side of the wheel well, and at least one of a downward face that is coupled to and extends along the torque box and that is oriented to face downward in a vehicle vertical direction and an outboard face that is coupled to and extends along the rocker and that is oriented to face outboard in the vehicle lateral direction.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi) of a respiratory patient breathing with the assistance of a ventilator. A processing device receives respiratory airway data from one or more sensors adapted to non-invasively monitor a respiratory patient, calculates from the respiratory airway data two or more parameters that are indicative of or quantify intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure of the patient, and generates an indication intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi).

Abstract: A device that performs an image compression/decompression process of compressing original image data based on encoding and decompressing encoded data includes one or more image processing units and one or more variable length encoding/decoding processing units, and the image processing units perform a parallel process according to a parallel number based on a resolution of an image or a frame rate, and the variable length encoding/decoding processing units perform a parallel process according to a parallel number based on a bit rate of a bit stream processed by the image compression/decompression device. In the image compression/decompression device, both of the resolution of the image and the frame rate or either of the resolution of the image and the frame rate is input as a parameter to decide the parallel number.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure for suppressing in-mask curing corrosion while minimizing influence on shape stability of a fine pattern to be transferred to a resin layer. A method of manufacturing a structure is provided including: lamination forming, forming a lamination including, on a transparent substrate, a resin layer of an imprinting photo curable resin composition containing a photopolymerizable monomer and 0.1 parts or more respectively of a photo initiator and a polymerization inhibitor based on 100 parts of the monomer; covering, pressing a fine pattern of a mold on the resin layer and covering the lamination with a shading mask to cause a part of a region where the mold is pressed on to be exposed; curing the resin layer in the exposed region by radiating curing light to the resin layer; and repeating steps by moving the mold to an uncured area.

Abstract: Devices that facilitate offsetting of weight of heard borne equipment such as helmets and other devices associated with helmets are provided. Through the use of pivots and an arm assembly that distributes weight from a person's head to his or her torso, additional and heavier objects can be carried on a person's head without causing undesirable levels of discomfort.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein involve systems and methods for facilitating coin hopper maintenance. In one implementation, a top plate is received in a bucket assembly of the coin hopper at a proximal end. The top plate seals one or more coins in an interior of the bucket assembly. The coin hopper is positioned in an inverted orientation by meeting a target surface with the top plate. The inverted orientation positions the bucket assembly at a distal end near the target surface and a base assembly at the proximal end. A hopper dispenser is disengaged from the base assembly of the coin hopper.

Abstract: A work area is disposed in a conveyance path for cells and has an inlet and an outlet, with a downflow air curtain provided at least at the inlet and the outlet. A conveyor repeatedly performs an operation that moves a placement surface having a culture vessel thereon from the inlet side into the area, moves the placement surface from the outlet side to the outside of the area, and, subsequently, moves back the placement surface to the inlet side. The cleaning device cleans the placement surface during the period from when the conveyor in the work area moves the placement surface to the outside of the area until the conveyor moves back the placement surface to the inlet side of the area.

Abstract: Disclosed are a magnetic bearing and a centrifugal compressor. The magnetic bearing comprises a revolving shaft (110) and an electromagnetic component, wherein the electromagnetic component is arranged around an outer periphery of the revolving shaft (110), and a gap is formed between the electromagnetic component and the revolving shaft (110) for adjusting a position of the revolving shaft (110). The electromagnetic component comprises an iron core (120) with a winding slot, and coils (150). The coils (150) are arranged in the winding slot. The magnetic bearing (100) also comprises a protection mechanism (140), which is configured to prevent the revolving shaft (110) from colliding with the electromagnetic component, thereby achieving the purpose of axially protecting the magnetic bearing (100). The centrifugal compressor comprises the magnetic bearing (100), thereby obtaining axial protection and prolonging service life.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle support member at an underside of the vehicle. A bumper assembly is at a front of the vehicle and includes a bumper fascia and a bumper reinforcement beam covered by the bumper fascia providing an upper projecting bumper portion. A lower reinforcement member is connected to the vehicle support member at a location below the bumper reinforcement beam in a vehicle vertical direction that is covered by the bumper fascia providing a lower projecting bumper portion. The lower reinforcement member includes a reinforcement body having a rear end connected to the vehicle support member and a front end opposite the rear end.

Abstract: A die spacing device including a die spacing device body having a first arcuate piece sized and configured to extend about a portion of a guide pin of a manufacturing die, a second arcuate piece sized and configured to extend about another portion of the guide pin of the manufacturing die, and a flexible resilient member channel disposed in the first arcuate piece and the second arcuate piece. A flexible resilient member is configured to fit within the flexible resilient member channel and is configured to apply an inward radial force to the first arcuate piece and the second arcuate piece in contracted and extended configurations.

Abstract: Provided is a process for manufacturing a resin molded article, processes for manufacturing resin molded articles having high mechanical strength and low shielding properties that may be directly plated on their surfaces, a resin molded article having a plated layer obtained by the process. The process for manufacturing a resin molded article contains thermally molding a sheet containing a thermoplastic resin and a fiber together with a composition containing a thermoplastic resin belonging to a similar type to that of the thermoplastic resin of the sheet and a laser direct structuring additive.

Abstract: Medical instruments, particularly structurally-adjustable speculums and retractors for obstetrical and gynecological operations, procedures, and examinations, including a minimally obstructive compact speculum or retractor. The compact speculum may comprise a first wing and a second wing; and a hinge comprising at least one hinge component. The compact speculum may further comprise a ratchet that releasably holds the wings in an open position. The hinge component may comprise the ratchet, an illumination source, a fluid handler, a light guide, a lubrication source, or a combination thereof. The compact speculum may be a vaginal speculum.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body framework including a side roof rail structure that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction that includes a slide rail portion including an upper slide rail channel panel and a lower slide rail channel panel connected to the upper slide rail channel panel forming a slide rail channel for receiving a slide door assembly. The side roof rail structure includes a side roof reinforcement portion including a rail reinforcement panel that is connected to the upper slide rail channel panel providing a space there between. A cross support member extends in a vehicle lateral direction toward the side roof rail. A vehicle side reinforcement member is located in the space and is connected at an inboard end to the cross support member and at an outboard end to the rail reinforcement panel.

Abstract: Indicator light devices are useful in many applications for indicating properties of physical spaces respectively associated therewith and in physical proximity thereto. The indicator light devices are network-enabled and self-powered, and capable of participating in coordinated power-managed operation to provide a sufficient service life and lower installation and replacement costs. The indicator light devices may be used with or without associated sensors. The various embodiments described herein use various power management techniques singly or in combination to greatly increase the service life of self-power indicator light devices without diminishing their effectiveness in the application.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to a method for detecting gamma radiation downhole using a downhole probe assembly. The method includes rotating the downhole probe assembly and measuring gamma radiation passing through a window of a gamma sensor module and hitting a gamma sensor therebelow. A gyroscope output is sampled at predetermined time intervals to indicate the speed of rotation of the downhole probe assembly. The angle of rotation of the window is calculated based on the speed of rotation of the downhole probe assembly. Each revolution of the downhole probe assembly is conceptually divided up into a plurality of bins. Measured gamma radiation is allocated to one of the plurality of bins based on the calculated angle of rotation of the window to provide a real time indication of the direction and strength of gamma radiation emitted by the formation surrounding the borehole. This information can be used for real time geosteering of the drill bit during downhole drilling.

Abstract: An x-ray tube for generating a sweeping x-ray beam. A cathode is disposed within a vacuum enclosure and emits a beam of electrons attracted toward a rotating anode. The rotating anode is adapted for rotation with respect to the vacuum enclosure about an axis of rotation. At least one collimator opening or aperture corotates with the rotating anode within the vacuum enclosure, such that a swept x-ray beam is emitted.

Abstract: A closure assembly structured for use with a female luer connector and operative to indicate an accomplished or attempted tampering thereof. A connector cover is movably and removably disposed within a housing and includes an interior chamber disposed and structured to receive an access port of the female connector. An indicator member is removably connected to an interior of the housing in surrounding relation to the connector cover and a drive assembly associated with both the connector cover and the housing is operable to concurrently rotate and axially advance the interior chamber into enclosing relation to the access port. Attempted removal of the housing from the female connector, such as by an applied axial force to the housing, will detach the indicated member from the housing and dispose it in a visually observable position surrounding the connector cover, thereby indicating attempted access.

Abstract: Means for Solving the Problem According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a magnetic-separation filter device that removes contaminants of fine ferromagnetic particles from a fluid containing such contaminants, comprising: a substantially cylindrical housing; two partition plates that are disposed in an inside of the housing so as to extend in a vertical direction of the housing, dividing the inside of the housing by being disposed in parallel to each other; a filter medium that includes a fine amorphous-alloy wire bundle filled in a first region defined by the housing and the two partition plates; and plural permanent magnets that are provided on both sides of the first region outside the housing, wherein the contaminants of fine ferromagnetic particles are adsorbed on the filter media by flowing the fluid containing such contaminants through the first region in which the magnetic field has been formed by these plural permanent magnets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic drive system for a belt conveyor with a motor-driven primary pump which is arranged in a hydraulic primary circuit and is intended for conveying hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic motor which is supplied with hydraulic fluid via the primary circuit and is intended for driving the belt conveyor, and a control device which influences the flow of hydraulic fluid in the primary circuit and is intended for controlling the belt speed of the belt conveyor. In exemplary embodiments, the primary pump is a variable displacement pump and has a pump regulator for regulating the conveyed flow of hydraulic fluid, and the control device comprises a hydraulic control circuit, which is operated by means of an auxiliary pump, for subjecting the pump regulator to an adjustable actuating pressure.

Abstract: A bicycle dynamo for a bicycle having a frame and a wheel has a stator, an internal stationary winding fixed on the stator, and an external rotor rotatable on the stator. This rotor has a rotatable cylindrical external casing surrounding the winding and formed with an outwardly open annular groove, a plurality of permanent magnets inside the casing that generate an electrical voltage in the internal stationary stator winding, and an elastic ring frictionally engageable with a rim of the bicycle wheel, set in the annular groove, and projecting from the outer casing. A holder carries the stator.