Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to systems and methods for synchronization of actuators to reposition furniture units. Specifically, a master control box receives input to reposition a furniture unit from one position to another and communicates the input to a plurality of control boxes. Then, each of the plurality of control boxes assigns a virtual axis to each of a plurality of actuators attached to each associated control box. Furthermore, each of the plurality of control boxes assigns a transfer function to each of the plurality of actuators. The transfer function is used by the actuators to transform an output of the virtual axis to determine a target position. In this way, the plurality of actuators can reference the same virtual axis for synchronization purposes, but use different transfer functions to maintain complex relationships between the positions of each actuator. Based on the target position, the actuators reposition the furniture unit.

Abstract: A method of providing imaging of a patient supported by a patient support platform arranged to be rotated about a first patient rotation axis by a patient rotation angle, the method constituted of: rotating an imager about an imager rotation axis by the patient rotation angle; translating the imager along a first imager translation axis; and translating the imager along a second imager translation axis different than the first imager translation axis, wherein responsive to the translation of the imager along the first imager translation axis and along the second imager translation axis, the imager is translated along an imaging axis defined by the patient support platform such that the imager is arranged to image the patient supported by the patient support platform.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated MDS2713, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MDS2713, to the plants of inbred corn line MDS2713 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line MDS2713 with itself or with another corn line. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred MDS2713.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated MDS3501, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MDS3501, to the plants of inbred corn line MDS3501 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line MDS3501 with itself or with another corn line. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred MDS3501.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated MDS9820, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MDS9820, to the plants of inbred corn line MDS9820 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line MDS9820 with itself or with another corn line. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred MDS9820.

Abstract: A non-metal pump type cosmetic container according to an embodiment of the present invention may efficiently process recycling after use. Also, Due to an operation of the elastic pump that is more flexible than a rigid metal spring, pumping may be achieved and thus a cosmetic material may be sensitively discharged even by a small force, leading to increases in tactile sensitivity and operational sensitivity. In addition, the structure of the elastic pump formed of resin having a relatively good deformation property is improved such that the elastic pump delicately may descend without being distorted during deformation, contributing to an improvement in product reliability according to a precise operation of each component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stabilizing a fractured bone. The method includes positioning an elongate rod in the medullary canal of the fractured bone and forming a passageway through the cortex of the bone. The passageway extends from the exterior surface of the bone to the medullary canal of the bone. The method also includes creating a bonding region on the elongate rod. The bonding region is generally aligned with the passageway of the cortex. Furthermore, the method includes positioning a fastener in the passageway of the cortex and on the bonding region of the elongate rod and thermally bonding the fastener to the bonding region of the elongate rod while the fastener is positioned in the passageway of the cortex.

Abstract: Fast-setting flowable fill compositions for filling ground trenches are described. The compositions set quickly but retain a low strength psi at 28 days. The compositions also reduce bleed water on the surface of the fast-setting flowable fill and therefor enable quicker application of surface repair material, e.g., pavement patches, to the trench. The compositions consist of aggregate, Portland cement, accelerant, water and sometimes air. The compositions may have a compressive strength of between 5 psi and 60 psi after 2 hours, a compressive strength of between 10 psi and 100 psi after 4 hours, a compressive strength of between 75 psi and 500 psi after 28 days, a penetration resistance of between 1.5 tsf and 75 tsf after 2 hours, a penetration resistance of between 4.5 tsf and 200 tsf after 4 hours, and a shrinkage of less than 2% as measured by ASTM C490. Also disclosed are methods of filling a trench with fast-setting flowable fill.

Abstract: A floating connector includes a shell, a plurality of electrodes, two buckle members and a floating member. The shell has an accommodating space and a plurality of openings. The electrodes are disposed in the accommodating space and penetrate the openings to protrude from the openings. The buckle members are respectively disposed on two sides of the accommodating space. Each of the buckle members includes a fixed part, a contacting part, and an elastic part. The floating member includes a body, a plurality of electrode notches, and a bump. The electrode notches are formed on one side of the body that near the electrodes for receiving the electrodes protruding from the openings. The bump is disposed on the body and correspondingly to the notch, and the width of the bump is not greater than that of the notch, so that the bump is restricted in the notches by the guiding structure.

Abstract: The invention primarily relates to fastening and stabilizing tissues, implants, and/or bondable materials, such as the fastening of a tissue and/or implant to a bondable material, the fastening of an implant to tissue, and/or the fastening of an implant to another implant. This may involve using an energy source to bond and/or mechanically to stabilize a tissue, an implant, a bondable material, and/or other biocompatible material. The invention may also relate to the use of an energy source to remove and/or install an implant and/or bondable material or to facilitate solidification and/or polymerization of bondable material.

Abstract: A vacuum hose has a switch that allows an operator to selectively send control signals to a transceiver to control the operation of a central vacuum unit. The switch may be located on a cuff or nozzle defining a distal end of the vacuum hose. The switch is not located on a head unit that couples to the cuff or nozzle and not located on a wall-mounted valve. The switch can be an energy harvesting switch that requires no batteries or no dedicated power source (i.e., not hardwired).

Abstract: This method is suitable for the strengthening of concrete or timber structures (1, 4) by applying prestressed Carbon FRP or Glass FRP lamella (8). Firstly, at least one groove (22) is cut into the concrete or timber structure (1, 4) along the direction in which the concrete or timber structure (1, 4) is to be strengthened. The grooves (22) are filled with epoxy resin (9) and a layer of epoxy resin (9) is put onto the entire section to be equipped with the CRFP or GFRP lamella (8). The lamella (8) will be prestressed and anchored at both ends. U-shaped brackets (24) are then being put over the two end sections of the CFRP or GFRP lamella (8) by inserting and submerging its both U-legs (27) into holes (26) filled with resin as well. These holding brackets (24) will then tightly press onto the CFRP or GFRP lamella (8) to prevent cracking or fracture of the concrete or timber and bending away of the extremities of the CFRP or GFRP lamella.

Abstract: A system and method for providing and utilizing a food truck finder are disclosed. The food truck finder may comprise a software application that provides a food truck locator service that enables customers accessing the software application to view the locations of various food truck options in real time on a digital map. The food truck finder may enable a customer to access a food truck profile of the food truck options, which may include menus, feedback associated with the food truck option, food availability, weather conditions, and other information associated with the food truck option. A consumer may order a service or product from a food truck option and may be provided various incentives based on the order. The food truck finder may also provide future locations for a food truck associated with a food truck option so that the consumer may plan accordingly.

Abstract: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A friction fit compression insert (some with lock and release feature), a planar split retaining ring and a shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled and the receiver and insert may include aligned tool receiving apertures for lock and release of the polyaxial mechanism.

Abstract: An integrated chair for selectively providing seating support and sleeping support is provided. The integrated chair comprises a mobile sleeping unit and a chair shell. The chair shell comprises: a pair of spaced, opposed, side walls, each side wall having at least a bottom edge, an inner surface and an outer surface; a back wall extending between the pair of side walls; and a pair of truncated arms, one of each of the pair of arms corresponding with a respective one of the pair of side walls, each extending inwardly from the inner surface of a corresponding side wall and having a lower edge that is distal and above the bottom edge of the corresponding side wall; wherein the inner surfaces of the side walls and the lower edge of the arms of the chair shell define a storage compartment sized to accommodate the mobile sleeping unit when the mobile sleeping unit is in the closed position.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to at least one adjacent string, each string comprising one piece of fabric folded into first and second opposed plies. Outer pockets are formed along each string by transverse seams joining the first and second plies. One pocketed spring, at least cushion pad and at least one buckling member are positioned in each outer pocket. At least one cushion pad, at least one buckling member or any combination thereof may be individually pocketed inside an outer pocket.

Abstract: A housing including an internal gear having a first central axis as a center; a first rotating body relatively rotatably joined to the housing ; a second rotating body including an external gear having a second central axis parallel to the first central axis as a center and meshing with an internal gear and relatively rotatably joined to the first rotating body; a ram shaft joining part connected to the second rotating body and configured to be linearly moved in a reciprocating manner in a prescribed direction; and an air supply path passing through the insides of the first rotating body, the second rotating body, and the ram shaft joining part are provided.

Abstract: A can body maker includes a ram shaft extending in a front-rear direction, a punch disposed at a front end portion of the ram shaft, a reciprocating linear motion mechanism connected to a rear end portion of the ram shaft to reciprocate and linearly move the ram shaft in the front-rear direction, a die having a through hole into which the punch is inserted, a cup holding mechanism which presses a cup-shaped body against an end face in which the through hole of the die opens, and a cup holder drive mechanism that oscillates the cup holding mechanism in the front-rear direction, wherein the cup holder drive mechanism has a cam structure and is disposed directly below the cup holding mechanism.