Abstract: A feeder/interconnection/return (FIR) Cable Loop System vastly improves the distribution, equalization, efficiency and power delivery of high performance multiple speaker systems, without the complexities and inherent inefficiencies of existing systems. This is achieved by a feeder cable which connects from an amplifier to the first speaker, while interconnecting cables connect all the speakers to each other. A return cable connects the last speaker back to the amplifier. This results in balanced power, significant improvement in frequency response, and dynamic range.

Abstract: A camera location apparatus, system, and method is disclosed which includes a camera housing configured to at least partially enclose a camera, the camera housing attached to an extension via a bracket, wherein the extension is configured to extend through a tire rim and secure to a tire carrier and the bracket is configured to allow the camera housing to rotate in relation to the extension.

Abstract: In some embodiment, a glove includes a hand-receiving portion including an opening, four enclosed finger pockets, and an enclosed thumb pocket, whereby the opening is configured to receive a hand of a user, and the hand-receiving portion is configured to enclose the hand of the user. The glove may also comprise a strap extending from the hand-receiving portion adjacent the opening. The strap may also include an outer surface configured to contact a ferromagnetic surface. In some embodiments, the glove also includes a cavity within the strap, which defines an angled base surface. The glove may comprise a magnet located within the cavity, wherein the cavity positions the magnet such that the magnet is angled with respect to the outer surface of the strap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for manufacturing embossed laminated hardcover book cases and embossed laminated hardcover books. The method of manufacturing an embossed laminated hardcover book case may comprise: receiving a book printing request from a user; printing a desired cover design on a cover sheet based at least in part on the received book printing request; applying a laminate sheet to the cover sheet using a laminating apparatus; embossing the laminate sheet using a textured roller of the laminating apparatus to define an embossed laminated cover sheet; providing a spine board and front and rear cover boards based at least in part on the received book printing request; and combining the spine board, the front and rear cover boards, and the embossed laminated cover sheet to define the embossed hardcover book case. Adding a book block converts the case into an embossed laminated hardcover book.

Abstract: An anti-tilt device for a caster that includes a wheel, rotatably mounted in a frame, for rotation about a rotation axis. The anti-tilt device, comprising first and second face plates; first and second flanges extending from opposing edges of said first plate, each of the first and second flanges wrapping beside the first face plate; first and second flanges extending from opposing edges of said second face plate, each of the first and second flange extending beside the first face plate, to prevent rotation of the first and second face plates when mounted to the caster frame; first and second legs extending from the first second face plates, respectively; and a bar, extending between the first and second legs across a tread face of said caster wheel when mounted to said frame, at a defined angle of the tread face, as measured from a vertical axis extending through said rotation axis, when said caster is level. Each of said first and second legs includes a defined bend to place said bar at said defined angle.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed. The assembly has an adhesive layer, a protective film layer that is fused to a first side of the adhesive layer along a first length, and a cover layer that is fused to a second side of the adhesive layer along a second length. The first length is longer than the second length. The adhesive layer is wound in a roll. The second side of the adhesive layer faces outwardly from a center of the roll.

Abstract: A camera apparatus, system, and method to allow a camera to attach to a light assembly is disclosed which includes a camera housing configured to at least partially enclose a camera and further attach to a bracket, the bracket configured to attach to vehicle light assemblies of varying heights and to allow rotation and vertical adjustment of the camera housing.

Abstract: An elliptically shaped speaker has a driver assembly which may include a woofer driver and a tweeter driver. The speaker has a uniquely designed bridge member. The bridge member acts both as a structural element and waveguide for the tweeter. It has a specific elongated, elliptical shape that allows the speaker to be inserted into a corresponding cut-out opening in a wall, ceiling or any other structural panel, then rotated behind the panel and re-inserted from behind into the opening, thereby providing a secure seal and exact positioning within the panel. The resulting system allows for a low frequency speaker to be installed behind the panel with a noticeably smaller opening than the total size of the speaker.

Abstract: A light apparatus, system, and method to replace a vehicle light is disclosed which includes a retainer bracket attached to a light assembly and a camera housing attached to the light assembly, wherein the camera housing is configured to secure a digital or analog camera to the light assembly.

Abstract: A camlock electrical connector has a first connector member with a bottom platform having an opening and an upstanding wall. Pin elements extend outwardly from the wall and a cable connector extends outwardly from and externally of the wall. A second connector member has a connector body with a fulcrum peg extending downwardly from the body. The peg is inserted into the opening in the platform, such that the second connector member is rotatable in relation to the first connector member. When electrical wiring is positioned between the wall of the first connector and the body of the second connector member, rotation of the second connection member and its peg in relation to the first connection member causes the pin elements to pierce the electrical wiring, thereby securing the wiring to the electrical connector.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus includes a rotatable body, a plurality of fixed operation stations associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described for providing a multiple process workflow. The system includes a first process device configured to convey at least a portion of a printed element and an apparatus. The apparatus includes a storage section, an input section configured to receive the at least a portion of the printed element, a gripper configured to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the input section to the storage section and to selectively transport the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section, and an output section configured to selectively transfer the at least a portion of the printed element from the storage section. The system further includes a second process device configured to perform at least one operation on the at least a portion of the printed element.

Abstract: An omni, bollard speaker has circular, cylindrical lower and upper housings. A domed driver is mounted within the top wall of the lower housing and a speaker is rotatably mounted in the internal space in the upper housing, between the top wall of the lower housing and the speaker cover of the upper housing. The speaker is rotatable from a first horizontal position directly over the domed driver to reflect wide dispersion acoustical output directly over the driver to disburse sound evenly within the listening area. The speaker can be quickly rotated downward and converted from this down-firing omni reflecting position to a side firing position or an up-and-out, direct radiating position. Thus, the same speaker serves many different sound coverage applications and can be customized on site for best use.

Abstract: A fully integrated, smart, under/over water speaker system has two dedicated transducers which deliver sound directly to underwater and above water environments. A transducer which is optimized to couple sound to the air is positioned on top of a speaker and another transducer optimized to couple sound below the water is located on the bottom of the speaker. The speaker is watertight and waterproof and is completely sealed and self-righting when thrown into the water. It is wireless, has built-in integrated amplification, communication sensors and signal data processing, and is battery powered. Music streaming can be provided via wireless methods such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, along with solid state storage. Integrated RGV lighting which beats to the music can be optional both above and under the water.

Abstract: A variable waveguide speaker controls, narrows, and directs the dispersion of the lower driver array to handle far-field listening areas. The widening mid-section of the speaker directs the sound from the mid-driver array to mid-field listening areas. The top of the speaker is the widest, allowing the top array drivers to cover their widest dispersion for near-field listening areas. This form-follows-function design results in a modern shape and elegant enclosure, as well as superior audio performance. A unique laminar flow grill system consisting of a multi-layer sandwich arrangement protects the speaker components from performance damage UV rays, dust, debris, water and ice.

Abstract: An improved flameless, non-electric chafing dish and an improved flameless non-electric heat source for use in connection therewith is provided. The chafing dish assembly includes a support frame for supporting the chafing dish on a serving surface, a lower (water) pan positioned on the support frame and having a bottom and one or more side walls, a food pan configured to nest inside the lower pan and having a bottom and one or more side walls, and an air-activated exothermic warming device positioned between the lower pan and the food pan. The warming device comprises a mixture of materials including iron which produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air. A support device configured for positioning between the air-activated exothermic warming device and the lower (water) pan is also provided. The support device is configured to permit airflow to the warming device and to elevate the warming device into direct contact with the food pan.

Abstract: In a three-phase, four-wire electrical distribution system, a zig-zag transformer and at least one Cascade Multilevel Modular Inverter (CMMI) is coupled between the distribution system and the neutral. A controller modulates the states of the H-bridges in the CMMI to build an AC waveform. The voltage is chosen by the controller in order to control an equivalent impedance that draws an appropriate neutral current through the transformer. This neutral current is generally chosen to cancel the neutral current sensed in the line. The chosen neutral current may be based on a remotely sensed imbalance, rather than on a local value, determined by the power utility as a critical load point in the system. The desired injection current is then translated by the controller into a desired zero-sequence reactive impedance, based on measurement of the local terminal voltage, allowing the controller to regulate the current without generating or consuming real power.