Abstract: A poultry processing system having a cleaning station, a scalding station, a picker station and a transfer line for supporting a poultry carcass head down through the processing stations. The cleaning station including a plurality of spray manifolds coupled to a cleaning liquid supply each having a plurality of spaced apart spray nozzles for directing cleaning liquid onto the carcasses from the tail to head as they are transferred through the cleaning station for removing dirt, fecal material, and other foreign matter from the carcasses prior to transfer to the scalding and picker stations.

Abstract: A sensor air shield assembly includes a housing having a sensor mount. A sensor is supported on the sensor mount. The sensor has a lens. An air inlet is provided on the housing. An air passage is provided in the housing in communication with the air inlet. A discharge orifice is provided in the housing and in communication with the air passage. The discharge orifice is arranged on the housing in proximity to the sensor lens and directed such that air exiting the discharge orifice passes across the lens of the sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for providing new credit files for individuals without a credit file by generating header information and assigning a personal identifier (or PIN) for the newly created header file without any negative impacts on the new credit file (such as a credit inquiry). The credit system can recommend the addition of new tradelines, such as through review of transaction data from financial institutions to identify a new tradeline, or recommending new credit cards curated for individuals with new credit files. The credit system can infer an open date for a new tradeline found in the transaction data by identifying the earliest transaction date for the set of transactions that correspond to a particular category.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a top-mounted vehicle cargo securing system used to firmly secure or encapsulate luggage containers and protect them from inclement weather atop of a vehicle, as well as to cover a vehicle windshield when the vehicle is not in use. Each of the protective cover and the windshield cover are repositionable between a stowed positioned within the housing of the vehicle cargo securing system, and a deployed position over the respective cargo and windshield, respectively. Each of the protective cover and the windshield cover are repositionable either manually or remotely and may further comprise a UV protective coating and/or an anti-microbial coating.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a top-mounted vehicle cargo securing system used to firmly secure luggage containers and protect them from inclement weather atop of a vehicle, as well as to cover a vehicle windshield when the vehicle is not in use. Each of the protective cover and the windshield cover are repositionable between a stowed positioned within the housing of the vehicle cargo securing system, and a deployed position over the respective cargo and windshield, respectively. Each of the protective cover and the windshield cover are repositionable either manually or remotely, and may further comprise a UV protective coating and/or an anti-microbial coating.

Abstract: A closure is described for a container containing a reagent. The closure includes a cover. The cover includes at least two through bore holes. The closure further includes a strip which includes a base and at least two septa. The base is of a stiff material and the septa is of a flexible material. The septa are attached to one surface of the base. Each septum includes a pre-slit bottom and a barrel forming the sides of the septum. The outer diameter of each septum barrel is larger than the inner diameter of the through bore hole such that a pressure is exerted on the septum when the septum is press fitted into the through bore hole.

Abstract: An adaptable dolly device is described which is configured adaptively adjust in length according to the size of the cargo at hand to be transported. The device is designed to reduce the overall time spent loading and unloading a truck when transporting goods by effectively combining the faculties of a short dolly and a tall dolly. The device is preferably equipped with hooks, configured to securely hold tethering equipment such as rubber bands, elastic bands, or rope.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for managing at least one store associate in the operation of a store through wireless electronic communication through a communication network between a manager and at least one store associate. The manager uses a manager's communication device and the at least one store associate uses an associate's communication device to communicate through the communication network. The store associate is provided a list of orders to perform and the manager receives data on the manager's communication device pertaining to the performance of the list of orders created on the associate's communication device, wherein the manager uses said data to evaluate the job performance of the at least one store associate.