Abstract: A belt system comprising a belt having a plurality of ratchet teeth, a belt buckle secured to an end of the belt, the belt buckle including a belt buckle frame member having at least one elongated internal shaft. A ring is pivotably secured to the belt buckle, the ring configured to support the weight of a user of the belt.

Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of performing a process using artificial intelligence. The method comprises running, by a computing device, an application configured to perform a process which uses an artificial intelligence model for processing signals and defining at least one parameter set for performing the at least one process; running, by the computing device, a user-driven workflow engine which comprises multiple modules including at least a first and second module; defining, by the first module, a context of the process and generating corresponding context information, providing the artificial intelligence model based on the generated context information of the process; and using, by the second module, the artificial intelligence model in a user-driven workflow within the application while executing the process. Advantageously, the combination of these modules describes an end-to-end connection which is self-learning and self-improving and is targeted at users with no expertise in the AI domain.

Abstract: A sleeping application receives initial sensor data from one or more sensors of a sensor set in a physical environment for a time period, wherein the sensor set includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a light sensor, a sound sensor, a thermal-imaging sensor, and a motion sensor. The sleeping application behavior patterns of a set of sleep events of a target subject based on the initial sensor data. The sleeping application generates a recommendation based on the behavior patterns to achieve a target outcome for a target subject in the physical environment. The sleeping application provides the recommendation.

Abstract: Coordinated conveyors in an automated system. In an embodiment, the system comprises transport conveyor(s) and storage conveyors, wherein each storage conveyor comprises a plurality of segments configured to hold at least one item, and a portion that is aligned with a portion of a transport conveyor, such that items are moveable from the storage conveyor to the transport conveyor. Software module(s), executed by a processor, receive an instruction to collect item(s) at a single destination location, and, for each of the item(s), identify a segment on a storage conveyor on which the item is held, control that storage conveyor to align the segment with the transport conveyor, move the item from the segment onto the transport conveyor, control the transport conveyor to align the item with the destination location, and move the item from the transport conveyor to the destination location.

Abstract: A method for displaying at least one communication datum on at least one display device disposed in a living space of at least one resident including at least the following steps: receiving by an electronic device a communication datum from a computer server, sending by the electronic device a notification to a control device including a single control button, actuating the single control button, and sending by the control device, a control datum to the electronic device through a wireless communication, sending from the electronic device the first communication datum to the display device, and displaying by said display device said first communication datum.

Abstract: A high visibility aerial landing system for providing improved visibility and landing indication at short range or close range for a helicopter to help distinguish between safe or preferred landing zones from hazardous landing zones. The system has a flexible panel, a mooring assembly, and an indicator system. Further embodiments are specialized to be carried by the EMS or hikers.

Abstract: An active torque management clutch system that includes an ATM clutch, a clutch actuator, and a controller is provided. The ATM clutch is positioned between a driven sheave of a CVT and an axle. The clutch actuator is used to control the ATM clutch. The controller is in communication with at least one vehicle sensor and the clutch actuator. The controller is configured to open the ATM clutch when sensor information indicates a shift is about to occur and close the ATM clutch when the sensor information indicates engine torque is required in a driveline.

Abstract: A vehicle with continuously variable transmission operational modes is provided. The vehicle includes a motor to provide engine torque; a driveline; a continuously variable transmission (CVT), an actuator, a memory and a controller. The CVT is configured to couple torque between the motor and the driveline. The actuator is in operational communication with the CVT to selectively set operating characteristics of the CVT. The memory stores operating instructions including operational mode. The controller is in communication with the memory and the actuator. The controller configured to control the actuator based on one or more of the operational modes.

Abstract: A fluid projecting platform comprising: a vehicle; a primary fluid projectile vessel configured to store a primary fluid projectile; a secondar fluid projectile vessel configured to store a secondary fluid; a tertiary fluid projectile vessel configured to store a tertiary fluid projectile; a first nozzle; a second nozzle; a first pump fluidically transmitting the primary fluid projectile to the first nozzle; a second pump fluidically transmitting the secondary fluid projectile to the first nozzle; a third pump fluidically transmitting the tertiary fluid projectile to the second nozzle; an air compressor providing compressed air to the second nozzle; a jet engine emitting a jet-stream of a gas in a direction non-coincident with an output of the first nozzle; a gimbal arm having a first end coupled to the vehicle, and having a second end couple to the jet engine.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) clutch that includes a post, a fixed sheave, a moveable sheave and a peak torque limiter (PTL) is provided. The fixed sheave is rotationally mounted on the post. The fixed sheave is axially fixed in relation to the post. The moveable sheave is rotationally mounted on the post. The moveable sheave is configured to move axially on the post. The PTL operationally couples at least the moveable sheave to the post. The PTL is configured to slip when exposed to a torque over a set maximum toque threshold.

Abstract: A roller coaster vehicle is disclosed with seats that are mounted to a circular frame, and where the seats and the frame swing about a central horizontal axis passing between the seats, while the vehicle moves along a standard roller coaster track. The swinging or rotating of the seats with respect to the reference frame of the vehicle leads to a more intense riding experience. In a first preferred embodiment, the seats rotate passively in response to various gravitational and centripetal forces caused by the movement of the car along the track, but the seats could also be actively rotated by motors or other mechanical elements.

Abstract: Provided is an evaluation method of ductility of a grouted rock mass for advanced renovation of a water-sand mixture inrush prevention area including following steps: first, acquiring a spatial distribution law of cracks in overlying strata, and establishing a three-dimensional geological model and a grouted rock mass unit geological model; calculating rock mass quality standard of the target rock strata; performing compression tests on multiple groups of grouted consolidated bodies, and calculating an average value of strain softening indexes of the multiple groups of grouted consolidated bodies; selecting multiple groups of grouted target rock strata, and calculating an average value of unstable fracture ductility of the multiple groups of grouted target rock strata; finally, acquiring a permeability strength of the grouted rock mass, and calculating and grading an evaluation index of ductility of the grouted rock mass,

Abstract: A device has three single-pole modules and a chassis that can be connected to a busbar distribution system. The chassis has three input connections and three output connections, wherein each single-pole module has single-pole means for protecting against short-circuits and overloads and single-pole means for interrupting and establishing current, and wherein the input connections and output connections and the single-pole modules form three independent single-phase circuits.

Abstract: Formulations of substances comprising at least one RNA stabilizing substance and at least one substance comprising extracellular RNA or based on RNA and methods of using the formulations to improve the storage and use stability of substances comprising extracellular RNA or based on RNA at temperatures of 4° C. and above in solution without lyophilization.

Abstract: A method for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery and/or pain block procedure, the method comprising sterilizing the patient's skin including a target region, the target region including a surgical site including the patient's spine; inserting at least one cryo-needle into a first tissue region, the cryo-needle having a distal end configured to cool surrounding patient tissue, the first tissue region comprising soft tissue superficial to the one or more vertebra and on a first lateral side of the patients spine; cooling the distal end of the cryo-needle to cause cooling of surrounding patient tissue thus inhibiting one or more sensory nerves in the surrounding patient tissue; thereafter, performing spinal surgery on the patient's spine at the surgical site; and, thereafter, performing an erector spinae plane block to further inhibit nerves post-operatively in the target region.

Abstract: A belt system including a belt having a free end, an opposed clamp end, and a plurality of teeth positioned along the free end of the belt. The buckle includes a latch that is actuatable between an engaged position and a retracted position. Wherein when the latch is in the engaged position, the latch is biased against the teeth to mechanically engage the teeth and secure the belt free end with the buckle. When the latch is in the retracted position, the latch is retracted from the teeth to permit removal of the belt free end from the buckle. The buckle also includes a clamp member to secure the belt clamp end to the buckle. The clamp member is positioned on the buckle such that the free end of the belt is substantially concealed by the clamp member and the clamp end of the belt when the free end is inserted through the buckle.