Abstract: An intelligent backhaul system is disclosed for deployment in the presence of existing radio systems. A backhaul system for co-channel deployment with existing licensed and unlicensed wireless networks, including conventional cellular backhaul radios, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service and other FCC 47 C.F.R. § 101 licensed microwave networks is disclosed. Processing and network elements to manage and control the deployment and management of backhaul of radios that connect remote edge access networks to core networks in a geographic zone which co-exist with such existing systems or other sources of interference within a radio environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of guided customization for ensuring compatibility between selected design elements of a made-to-order vehicle for a current individual retail buyer. The method of guided customization includes predeveloping and predetermining combination guidelines between design element options and presenting to the current individual retail buyer only the design element option combinations that meet these guidelines. The method of guided customization also includes the option to restrict the option to select a combination based on a previous individual retail buyer registering the combination as exclusive and the option to allow the current individual retail buyer to register a unique combination as exclusive.

Abstract: A vacuum filter bag includes an inlet flange and gasket, a clamp positioned adjacent the inlet flange, and a plug. The clamp is operable to engage the inlet port of a canister vacuum when the filter bag is mounted in the vacuum and keeps the filter bag securely attached to the vacuum inlet. The clamp is also operable to engage the plug and keep the plug in place to close the filter bag inlet after use of the bag. The filter bag reduces user exposure to dust and debris captured with a canister vacuum.

Abstract: An article of footwear is configured to enclose and comfortably engage a forefoot of a user. The article includes a sole having a forefoot portion and a rearfoot portion, a closed-toe, open-heel upper configured to substantially prevent lateral and forward movement of the forefoot with respect to the forefoot portion, the upper with a lower perimeter attached to a forefoot perimeter of the forefoot portion and defining an interior configured to receive the forefoot of the user, and an inter-toe stanchion extending upwardly through the interior, the stanchion with a bottom attached to the forefoot portion of the sole and a top attached to the upper, wherein the stanchion is configured to extend between and engage adjacent toes of the user to substantially prevent movement of the forefoot with respect to the forefoot portion of the sole. A method of using the footwear with toe bar is also disclosed.

Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: The invention consists of methods and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of a DNA aberration by analyzing fluorescence emission characteristics in sperm cells or sperm nuclei, which generally consists of entraining sperm cells or sperm nuclei stained with a DNA selective dye in sheath fluid; exposing the entrained sperm cells or sperm nuclei to electromagnetic radiation; determining a forward fluorescence characteristic and a side fluorescence characteristic of individual events associated with the exposed sperm cells or sperm nuclei; and gating the individual events based on the forward fluorescence characteristic and the side fluorescence characteristic with a criterion.

Abstract: A power split hybrid powertrain includes an electrically actuated brake that selectively engages a ring gear attached to a flywheel. The ring gear may be, for example, a starter ring gear. Engagement of the brake while the engine is stopped permits use of both electric machines to provide torque to vehicle wheels, thereby increasing the electric torque capacity of the powertrain. The brake is mounted for movement relative to the ring gear, and a mechanical linkage is attached to the brake. In the event of a malfunction of the brake that prevents normal operation of the powertrain, the linkage is manually actuatable by a vehicle operator to move the brake to an override position wherein it cannot engage the ring gear.

Abstract: A system according to the present invention provides for a liquid injected propane fuel system for internal combustion engines which provides for a fuel pump assembly, a base tank valve adaptor, a distribution assembly, and rail assemblies; a first embodiment of the liquid injected propane fuel system may provide for proportional fuel injection, a second embodiment may provide for direct fuel injection providing for at least substantial reduction in evaporation (EVAP) emissions, is disclosed, a third embodiment of the liquid injected propane fuel system may provide for a combination of proportional fuel injection and direct fuel injection; the invention comprising at least one of a fuel tank, an external fuel tank, a distribution block, a fuel rail and a ECU.

Abstract: A selectively hydrogenated block copolymer of general formula S-E-S, (S-E1)nX, or mixtures thereof is disclosed, where n has a value of 2-6, and X is a coupling agent residue. Before hydrogenation, S is a polystyrene block having a molecular weight of 4,400-5,600 g/mol, and E and E1 are polydiene blocks having molecular weights of 18,000-36,000 g/mol and 9,000 to 18,000 g/mol, respectively, selected from polybutadiene, polyisoprene and mixtures thereof, and having a total vinyl content of 60-85 mol %. After hydrogenation, the block copolymer has 0-10 percent of styrene double bonds reduced and at least 80 percent of conjugated diene double bonds reduced. The block copolymer has a solution viscosity of less than 80 centipoise (cP); a polystyrene content of 25-40 wt. % and up to 50 wt. % of diblock units of general formula S-E or S-E1.

Abstract: A multipurpose wall outlet that provides electrical power via at least one standard electrical socket (s) and at least one USB port as well as providing a wired and wireless internet connection is disclosed. The multipurpose wall outlet has a housing in which is assembled at least one receiver for receiving a signal from a wireless data network, at least one processor for processing the signal from the wireless data network, at least one electrical socket, at least one USB port, at least one ethernet port, and a transmitter for transmitting a wireless data signal.

Abstract: A vehicle interior panel assembly includes a trim panel, a grab handle supported by the trim panel and rotatable relative to the trim panel between a retracted position and a grabbable position, a spring biasing the grab handle to the retracted position, and a pyrotechnic actuator fixing the grab handle in the grabbable position and dischargeable to release the grab handle from the grabbable position.

Abstract: A method of determining a volume of a fluid in a reservoir arranged in a vehicle includes assessing, via a controller, whether a first sensor operatively connected to the reservoir and configured to detect a predetermined level of the fluid in the reservoir has been triggered. The method also includes detecting, via a second sensor, a vehicle operative state indicative of inclination of a free surface of the fluid in the reservoir. The method additionally includes communicating, via the second sensor, the detected vehicle operative state to the electronic controller and determining a degree of inclination of the free surface of the fluid in response to the detected vehicle operative state. Furthermore, the method includes determining, via the controller, the volume of the fluid in the reservoir when the first sensor has been triggered in response to the determined degree of inclination of the free surface of the fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to PWM dimming circuit with low stand-by power. A lighting apparatus driver is provided, comprising: a power supplier to supply power to a lighting load; and a discrete PWM dimming circuit, the PWM dimming circuit is to receive PWM signal, and to control the switching of the power supplier based on the PWM signal, wherein the power supplier is capable of being turned off by the PWM dimming circuit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting determining a volume of urine in an absorbent article such as a diaper. A diaper loading application obtains a first measurement of ambient light received from a photodetector while a light source is off and a second measurement from the photodetector while the light source is transmitting light on an absorbent article. The application determines a normalized measurement of light reflected from an absorbent article by removing an ambient light signal from the second measurement based on the first measurement. The application determines, from the normalized measurement, a presence of urine in the absorbent article. The application further determines an estimated volume of urine in the absorbent article, wherein the determining is based on an elapsed time since the presence of urine and an activity state of an infant wearing the absorbent article.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes of preparing thermoplastic foams comprising HFO-1336mzz(E). An exemplary process comprises preparing a thermoplastic foam comprising HFO-1336mzz(E) in the presence of a blowing agent which is HFO-1336mzz(Z) and a co-blowing agent, wherein polymer is heated to a temperature sufficient to isomerize at least a portion of the HFO-1336mzz(Z) to the HFO-1336mzz(E). Thermoplastic foams and foamable compositions comprising HFO-1336mzz(E) are also provided.

Abstract: A variable volume chamber device is disclosed. The chambers may be defined by the space between four pivotally connected vanes contained within a housing. The vanes may be connected so as to create a sealed interior chamber that may be used as a combustion chamber in an internal combustion engine, or as a pumping chamber in a pump or compressor. The four-vane assembly may also form additional variable volume chambers between the vanes and a surrounding structure. The plurality of variable volume chambers may be interconnected to progressively act on a working fluid.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems are provided for controlling charging for a plurality of electric vehicles, each of the plurality of electric vehicles including a respective battery that is charged electrically via a respective charger. In one exemplary embodiment: (i) vehicle data, including respective charge statuses for the respective batteries of the plurality of electric vehicles, via sensors onboard the plurality of electric vehicles; (ii) charging station data, including respective availabilities for the plurality of charging stations, is obtained; (iii) the plurality of electric vehicles are each paired with respective charging stations, generated paired sets of electric vehicles and charging stations, based on the vehicle data and the charging station data, via a processor; and (iv) charging of respective batteries of the electric vehicles are controlled with the respective paired charging stations, via the processor.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire includes a wheel hub portion, a tread ring portion, and a plurality of flexible spokes extending between and coupled to the wheel hub portion and the tread ring portion. A hollow core is positioned between adjacent flexible spokes or formed within each flexible spoke. The plurality of flexible spokes are configured to cyclically move between a narrow position to a wide position when the non-pneumatic tire is attached to a vehicle and is rolling on a road surface such that the plurality of flexible spokes act as a bellows that pumps air from one side of the non-pneumatic tire to another side of the non-pneumatic tire.

Abstract: A method for making fire retardant material including fire retardant cellulosic insulation. The method includes an arrangement for adding fibers of one or more feedstocks and a fire retardancy chemical compound to a mixer prior to fiber drying. The fibers are separated prior to or during mixing with the fire retardancy chemical compound. The feedstock may include old newsprint (ONP), old corrugated containers (OCC), and/or other cellulose-based materials. The method further includes retaining the separated fibers feedstock and the chemical compound together for enough time to ensure adherence and impregnation of enough of the chemical to and in the fibers after the drying process. Separated fibers may be partitioned/classified prior to and/or after treatment.

Abstract: A system for preventing overheating of a DC link capacitor in an electric vehicle, including: a DC link capacitor having a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a pair of busbars, with the positive busbar connected to the positive electrode of the DC link capacitor, and the negative busbar connected to the negative electrode of the DC link capacitor; a dielectric layer between the positive and negative busbars; a pair of DC output connectors connected to the busbars; and a heat sink positioned under the busbars and in contact with the busbars.