Abstract: An end nut assembly comprising a nut body defining a first portion and a second portion, a first opening is adjacent the first portion and a second opening is adjacent the second portion, and an axial bore extends between the first opening and the second opening. A bite ring defines an outer ring and a plurality of teeth extends radially inwardly from the outer ring, and a spacer defines an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface defines a cavity centrally located within the spacer. The end nut assembly does not contain an o-ring.

Abstract: A depth gauge and tube size identification tool that includes a housing that includes a first opposed side portion, a second opposed side portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion. An open face disposed within the housing and positioned between the first opposed side portion, the second opposed side portion, and the top portion. Two or more curved elements are disposed within the open face having a curved face portion with a radius of curvature that corresponds with the outside diameter of a tube intended to be inserted into the at least one curved element for identifying the tube size.

Abstract: A coupling for joining a first pipe segment to a second pipe segment that includes a first coupling segment and second coupling segment that has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface. Fastener openings are disposed on the first end and the second end, and the outer surface is contoured to define an arched shape that is higher towards an axial midpoint and lower towards the first end and the second end. The outer surface contains a band, a first skirt, and a second skirt on each side of the band. A seal groove is defined on the inner surface between two outer edges of the first coupling segment and a seal is disposed within the seal grove.

Abstract: A coupling with a main portion extending from a first end to a second end with an intermediate portion disposed between the first end and the second end. A main passageway extending from the first end to the second end. A first branch extending outwards from the intermediate portion containing a first branch passageway in fluid communication with the main passageway, and a second branch extending outwards from the intermediate portion and opposite the first branch containing a second branch passageway in fluid communication with the main passageway. External threads are disposed on an exterior surface of the first end containing an upper partition line and a lower partition line defined as the exterior surface of the first end, containing no external threads, and extending from the first end to the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A reducing tee that includes a main portion extending from a first end to a second end with an intermediate portion disposed between the first end and the second end. A main passageway extends from the first end to the second end, and a branch extends outwards from the intermediate portion containing a passageway in fluid communication with the main passageway. A water trap having a hollow body with a first open end, a second open end, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a linear passageway extends between the first open end and the second open end disposed within the reducing tee.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and method for performing state driven bi-directional synchronization in a reflection database architecture. A set of changes to a series of data fields can be received at a first database, the set of changes being part of a first process flow. The first database can be a reflection of a second database over a partition. State driven synchronization can be performed by a bi-directional synchronization engine for at least a portion of the series of data fields between the first database and the second database. The bi-directional synchronization engine can be configured to bi-directionally synchronize data between the first database and the second database based at least in part on detecting a boundary state at one or more of the first database and the second database.

Abstract: A flow-through pressure-vacuum valve includes a valve body having a tank-side opening and a vent-side opening. A pressure relief valve (e.g., a ball held in a corresponding seat by gravity) is positioned within a first passageway through the body. The ball is moved from the first valve seat to open the first passageway when pressure at the tank-side opening exceeds pressure at the vent-side opening by a predetermined pressure differential. A vacuum relief valve is positioned within another passageway (e.g., a serpentine passageway). The vacuum relief valve (e.g., also a ball held in a corresponding seat by gravity) is positioned within the serpentine passageway. Analogously, the ball is moved from the valve seat to open the serpentine passageway when pressure at the tank-side opening is less than the pressure at the vent-side opening by a predetermined pressure differential.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating a gliding parachute/kite. The gliding parachute/kite has a wing with a flexible material, and a set of suspension lines adapted for coupling a load to the wing, such that the coupling is configurable in any one of a plurality of possible states based on relative lengths of the suspension lines. In some implementations, the possible states include a first state enabling gliding in a first direction, and a second state enabling gliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. Reversing direction is possible with the first and second states. Additionally, or alternatively, the possible states include a spinning state enabling spinning of the gliding parachute/kite. Adjusting a rate of decent is possible with the spinning. Reversing direction and/or spinning operations can be used to improve control of trajectory.

Abstract: Compression systems and methods may include a garment configured to be donned on, for example, a head and a neck of a body. For example, the garment may include a static garment portion configurable to apply a static pressure to a portion of the head and a dynamic garment portion including one or more pressure applying regions controllable to apply pressure to the head and neck. Further, a controller may be configured to control pressure applied by the one or more pressure applying regions.

Abstract: A compression garment system and method that may include a head garment portion configured to be donned on a head of a body. The compression garment and method may further include a neck garment portion configured to be donned on a neck of the body. A controller may be configured to control pressure applied by each of one or more head pressure applying regions and/or each of one or more neck pressure applying regions to move lymph at least from the head towards the neck.

Abstract: Hardware and/or software systems, devices, networks, and methods for identity recognition and verification based on vocal spectrum analysis. The system including one or more processors coupled to a memory/storage to collect audio samples sufficient to generate a speaker identification reference pattern and a speaker identification verification pattern, generate a speaker identification reference pattern from the audio samples and a speaker identification verification pattern from other audio samples, compare the speaker identification verification pattern with the speaker identification reference pattern; and provide a response indicating whether the speaker identification verification pattern and the speaker identification reference pattern were generated based on audio samples from the same person. The system may be employed on a mobile phone in near field communication with a control system and may include a management platform.

Abstract: Compression garments and methods may include a head garment configured to be positioned around both sides of a head of a body from a posterior of the head to an anterior of the head (e.g., wherein the head garment may include a plurality of controllable head pressure applying regions positionable proximate at least cheeks and a posterior of the head) and a neck garment (e.g., coupled to the head garment). The compression garments and methods may also include a torso garment. Such garment portions may include one or more controllable pressure applying regions to move lymph from the head downward.

Abstract: Compression garments and methods may include a head garment configured to be positioned around both sides of a head of a body from a posterior of the head to an anterior of the head and a torso garment. Such garment portions may include one or more controllable pressure applying regions to move lymph from the head downward to the torso.

Abstract: Compression garments may include mitts and tightening apparatus to don, or put on, such compression garments. The mitts may be configured to receive a user's hand such that the user can move one or more portions of the garments using the mitts. The tightening apparatus may allow a user to selectively tighten or loosen the garments about the user's body portions. Once donned, the compression garments may apply pressure to one or more regions of the user's body such as, e.g., arm regions, shoulder regions, torso regions, and neck regions.

Abstract: A device for compressive treatment of a body part includes a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part. Methods are provided for its therapeutic, cosmetic and non-therapeutic use and operation.

Abstract: Hardware and/or software systems, devices, networks, and methods of the present invention enable increased levels of security and increase resistance to unauthorized access to secure systems by performing identity recognition and verification based on vocal spectrum analysis. Enrollment and verification processes enable a score to be ascribed to access attempts by person, provide spoof identification, and associate potential relatives of enrolled speakers. The present invention may be employed across a wide range of applications including voice login for mobile phone, tablets, laptops, etc., smartcards for various systems and devices, and software applications running on the devices.

Abstract: The invention provides a compression device for the limb of a mobile patient. The device includes an inflatable sleeve adapted to surround the limb; a conduit attached to the sleeve for delivering fluid to the sleeve; and a portable, wearable controller attached to the conduit that generates and controls the flow of fluid in the device.