Abstract: A system for supporting a motor of a boat with respect to a boat trailer is provided. The system includes a longitudinally extendable support shaft that is configured to be secured in a selected one of a plurality of extended positions, a motor support disposed at a first end of the support shaft; and a boat trailer connector disposed at a second end of the support shaft. The trailer connector includes a releasable latch to connect the trailer connector to the boat trailer. The trailer connector includes a manually engageable actuator configured to selectively latch or release the trailer connector from the boat trailer.

Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.

Abstract: A method for fiber modification provided in the present disclosure comprises the following steps: reacting fibers with a hypochlorous acid oxidant for development of antioxidant fibers, separating the antioxidant fibers from the hypochlorous acid oxidant and drying the antioxidant fibers to develop modified fibers which feature better oxidation resistance.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for treating pulmonary edema. In general, a pump can be configured to be implanted within a patient at risk of developing edema. The pump can be configured to pump fluid out of the patient's lungs, e.g., out of the patient's interstitial and alveolar spaces. The pump can be configured to be fully implanted within the patient's body. The pump can be configured to continuously pump fluid, or the pump can be configured to be selectively actuatable in response to a trigger event. In an exemplary embodiment, the pump can include an inflow port coupled to an inflow tube in fluid communication with a lymphatic vessel of the patient, and can include an outflow port coupled to an outflow tube in fluid communication with a vein of the patient.

Abstract: This invention discloses a connector device with a particular T shape, which allows for the connection of two pieces of lumber in a perpendicular fashion. A user secures the connector device to two pieces lumber and fit it within a truck bed, setting up three separate compartments for storage within the truck bed. By using two or more connector devices, and three or more pieces of lumber, at least four separate compartments can be created.

Abstract: A closure includes a top panel and a corner section connecting an outer periphery of the top panel with a downwardly extending annular skirt. A plurality of gently curved ridges are spaced about the outer perimeter of the closure. The ridges generally extend from a lower portion of the skirt and around the corner section, with the upper ends of the ridges terminating proximate the top panel outer periphery. A plurality of knurls extend radially outwards from the midpoints of the ridges along the skirt of the closure. The configuration, arrangement, and spacing of the ridges and knurls about the closure provide an enhanced grip and feel, allowing for easier twist-off of the closure from a container. The closure may be used interchangeably with existing capping chucks used to apply conventional closures without requiring any modification to the capping chucks to apply the closures to containers during a capping process.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy device for treating a wound on a surface of a patient's body is provided. A body of the hydrotherapy device includes a wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a chamber defined by the inner surface. The wall further includes an internal void, a first port extending fully through the wall and in communication with the void, a second port extending from the outer surface partially through the wall and in communication with the void, and a plurality of channels, each extending from the void to the inner surface. A central axis of each channel forms an angle at the inner surface.

Abstract: A tubing assembly is provided that can comprise a plurality of tubes or lumens that can be disposed within a head of a peristaltic pump. The tubing assembly can provide a flow rate or volume capacity that is generally equal to or greater than that achieved with a comparable prior art tube while operating at higher pressures than that possible using the prior art tube. Further, in accordance with some embodiments, the tubing assembly can achieve a longer working life than a comparable prior art tube, and the load on the pump motor can be reduced such that the pump life is increased and/or a larger pump motor is not required to achieve such advantageous results.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for operating automated vehicles to accomplish an agricultural mission according to a hierarchically computed mission plan, comprising receiving a plurality of mission parameters defining an agricultural related mission, computing a generic plan for executing the mission by one or more of a plurality of vehicle classes grouping automated vehicles sharing common vehicle parameters coupled with one or more of a plurality of payload classes grouping payloads sharing common payload parameters, computing a plurality of specific plans for executing the mission by one or more automated vehicles of the selected vehicle class(s) coupled with one or more payloads of the selected payload class(s), selecting one of the plurality of specific plans which reduces one or more mission attributes of the mission and outputting instructions for operating the selected automated vehicle(s) and the selected payload(s) to execute the mission according to the selected specific plan.

Abstract: Disclosed here are methods and systems for automatically operating automated vehicles moving through vegetation obstacles with minimal damage, comprising receiving image(s) depicting vegetation obstacle(s) blocking at least partially a path of an automated vehicle executing a mission, analyzing the image(s) to extract one or more obstacle attributes of the vegetation obstacle(s), computing a plurality of movement patterns for operating the automated to cross the vegetation obstacle(s) based on one or more vehicle attributes of the automated vehicle with respect to one or more of the obstacle attributes where each movement pattern defines one or more movement parameters of the automated vehicle, selecting one of the movement patterns estimated to reduce a cost of damage to the automated vehicle and/or to the one or more vegetation obstacles, and outputting instructions for operating the automated vehicle to move through the vegetation obstacle(s) according to the selected movement pattern.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence enhanced method for optimizing operational deployment of field resources using network Voronoi Tessellations in combination with the aggregation and consideration of numerous data elements. Resources deployed in the field utilize modes of transportation that are represented by a network topology, which can be influenced by external sources of information that pertain to nodes in the network or nodes in other network topologies, which can be used by an artificial intelligence processor to develop optimized routes for deployed field resources in a continuous manner. The incorporation of these sources of information that can influence the topology of the network is utilized to determine the optimal deployment of field resources.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Daphne named ‘Blacir’ that is characterized by its bushy growth habit with natural branching (not requiring pinching), its height of 45 to 60 cm, its bright green and glossy foliage, its fragrant flowers that are deep pink in color, and its long blooming habit.