Abstract: A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for data discrepancy identification are disclosed. The apparatus includes a memory communicatively connected to at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to authenticate a provider using a provider identifier, receive at least a record from the provider, wherein the at least a record includes a plurality of record elements, obtain at least a proof, wherein the at least a proof includes a plurality of proof elements, analyze the at least a record to find a data discrepancy, wherein analyzing further includes retrieving a discrepancy template and finding the data discrepancy of the at least a record as a function of the at least a proof and the discrepancy template, determine a discrepancy process as a function of the data discrepancy and update the at least a record as a function of the discrepancy process.

Abstract: An active element for an electrochemical apparatus or an electrical energy generating apparatus may include a plane or curved, generally plate-type, sheet-type or mesh-type support body. A surface of the support body is at least partly (preferably entirely) coated with amorphous nickel boron or nickel thallium boron or a similar amorphous, columnar growth boron containing coating having a nodular topography.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing twine from a bale is described herein. The apparatus includes a frame having a mounting portion configured to releasably mount to a vehicle and two opposed arms rigidly coupled to and extending in a common direction from the mounting portion. The apparatus also includes a bale grabbing mechanism coupled to the frame and configured to releasably secure the bale against the opposed arms of the frame, a cutting mechanism movably coupled to one of the opposed arms of the frame, the cutting mechanism including a cutting element being configured to cut the twine and a twine grabbing mechanism coupled to the other opposed arm of the frame. The twine grabbing mechanism is configured to retain the twine after the twine has been cut by the cutting mechanism.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a lift assembly for assisting a user to move a spa cover on and/or off of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm mount; a lever arm pivotally coupled to the lever arm mount; a spa cover crossbar coupled to the lever arm; and at least one pneumatic spring. The lever arm is pivotable between a cover closed position and a cover open position and in the cover closed position the pneumatic spring(s) urge the lever arm to rotate toward the cover open position. Optionally, the pneumatic spring(s) may urge the lever arm to also rotate toward the cover closed position. In some examples, the spa cover crossbar is shaped to limit bending and/or twisting thereof. Optionally, the lift assembly may include an overrotation inhibiter to limit the amount the lever arm can rotate away from the cover closed position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for preparing a blast hole in a rock face during a mining operation are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: deploying a first tool toward the blast hole in the rock face via a common tool outlet of a feed unit using a first tool station of the feed unit; retracting the first tool from the common tool outlet using the first tool station of the feed unit and retaining the first tool in the first tool station; and while the first tool is retained in the first tool station, deploying a second tool toward the blast hole in the rock face through the common tool outlet of the feed unit using a second tool station of the feed unit.

Abstract: A hydrogen-developing body of an apparatus for producing hydrogen from an electrolyte solution is disclosed. The hydrogen-developing body is formed from magnesium (Mg) or zinc (Zn) or the like, or an alloy thereof, or has an electrolyte-contacting surface which is formed from magnesium (Mg) or zinc (Zn) or the like, or an alloy thereof. The electrolyte-contacting surface has regions formed from iron (Fe) or a Fe alloy, or the like, which are pellet-shaped and stochastically embedded into the surface such that the Fe/Fe alloy pellets are exposed to the environment of the body.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing net wrap from a bale are described herein. The apparatus includes a frame configured to releasably mount to a vehicle and first and second opposed arms movably coupled to the frame. At least one of the first and second opposed arms moves between a retracted position where the arms support the bale and an extended position where the bale passes between the arms and falls downwardly. The apparatus also includes a cutting mechanism including a cutting element configured to cut the net wrap. The apparatus further includes at least one grabbing mechanism coupled to at least one of the first arm and the second arm to retain the net wrap after the net wrap has been cut by the cutting mechanism and the bale falls downwardly between the arms.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for preparing a blast hole in a rock face during a mining operation are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: deploying a first tool toward the blast hole in the rock face via a common tool outlet of a feed unit using a first tool station of the feed unit; retracting the first tool from the common tool outlet using the first tool station of the feed unit and retaining the first tool in the first tool station; and while the first tool is retained in the first tool station, deploying a second tool toward the blast hole in the rock face through the common tool outlet of the feed unit using a second tool station of the feed unit.

Abstract: A label dispenser apparatus configured for dispensing labels from a plurality of rolls of a carrier film having labels disposed thereon. The label dispenser apparatus includes a lower roll retaining member and a upper tape guide assembly. The lower roll retaining member includes a front edge, a back edge and a concave surface therebetween. The concave surface being configured to cradle a roll of film having labels disposed thereon. The upper tape guide assembly is spaced apart therefrom and includes a peel shaft, a support shaft and a carrier shaft. The film guide path extends behind and around the peel shaft, between the peel shaft and the support shaft, looping around the support shaft and over the carrier shaft, such that a label is released by the movement around the peel shaft, and the label path proceeds directly over the support shaft and the carrier shaft.

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving mineral resource exploration and resource classification efficiency are provided herein. The generation and iterative, dynamic improvement of drill plans for sampling a target volume using drill holes is described. Methods and systems for the development and optimization of drill plans are able to accommodate a wide variety of constraints and targets, providing drill plans which aim to minimize the amount of explorative drilling while substantially converting unclassified sub-volumes, and in particular high-desirability sub-volumes, of the target volume to a specified or desired level while attempting to maximize targeted resource conversion efficiency. Resulting drill plans may provide a proposed collection of drill holes, defined in 3D space, penetrating the target volume which sufficiently sample a target volume while remaining within one or more specified constraints.

Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A subsea energy storage for well control equipment, wherein stored energy near a well on the sea floor monitors and activates well control equipment independently of, or in conjunction with, hydraulic energy. Energy to the subsea energy storage can be supplied by surface umbilical, remotely-operated vehicle, or by subsea electrical generation from stored hydraulic energy. Stored electrical energy may also recharge stored hydraulic energy. A subsea control system is configured to record data, compare the data to predetermined event signatures, and operate the well control equipment with stored electrical energy.

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving mineral resource exploration and resource classification efficiency are provided herein. The generation and iterative, dynamic improvement of drill plans for sampling a target volume using drill holes is described. Methods and systems for the development and optimization of drill plans are able to accommodate a wide variety of constraints and targets, providing drill plans which aim to minimize the amount of explorative drilling while substantially converting unclassified sub-volumes, and in particular high-desirability sub-volumes, of the target volume to a specified or desired level while attempting to maximize targeted resource conversion efficiency. Resulting drill plans may provide a proposed collection of drill holes, defined in 3D space, penetrating the target volume which sufficiently sample a target volume while remaining within one or more specified constraints.

Abstract: Methods and systems for developing websites are described. A business proposal can be created based on a business analysis. The business analysis can be incorporated into a functional design report. A website can be built using the functional design report.

Abstract: An induction-powered device for use in an alternating magnetic field comprises: a magnetically permeable core; an electrically conductive coil surrounding the core; and an electrical load electrically connected to the coil. The coil is configured to generate a voltage when exposed to the alternating magnetic field, to power the electrical load.

Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating development of website projects. Electronic data can be received in functional design modules which can be utilized by a website developer to create the customized website. Access to the electronic data in the functional design modules can be automated. A website project can be obtained from the website developer. The customized website can be launched.

Abstract: The present invention relates to forms for forming poured-in-situ vertical concrete walls, columns, floors and parapets of residential or commercial buildings, in particular a form having at least one precast reinforced concrete panel.