Abstract: A face mask includes a non-woven fabric filter configured to be worn on a user's face. A composition with anti-viral properties is arranged on the fabric. The composition preferably includes anti-viral oils and an anti-viral metal such as copper or copper oxide.

Abstract: An electrical transmitter (100) is provided that comprises an ethernet connection (118) and a power source. Electronics (112) are configured to receive the ethernet connection (118) and the power source. The electronics (112) comprise logic operable to detect the power source and accept power from either the ethernet connection (118) or a dedicated power connection (116). A remappable power connection terminal (114) with the electronics (112) is operable to accept power when the dedicated power connection (116) is detected, and operable to accept a non-power connection when power from the ethernet connection (118) is detected.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible video production system includes a case having a top lid connected to a bottom lid, a lift rigidly secured within the case to the top lid or the bottom lid, and a collapsible camera system rigidly secured to a top of the lift. The camera system includes a bottom frame member housing a computer with a screen, a middle frame member housing a transparent substrate that, when angled with respect to the bottom frame member, is configured to project an image of the screen to a user facing the case, and a top frame member housing a camera that, when angled with respect to the bottom frame member, is configured to aim the camera through the transparent substrate at a user facing the case. The bottom frame, the middle frame, and the upper frame are pivotably connected to each other along a hinge axis.

Abstract: An electrical transmitter (100) is provided that comprises an ethernet connection (118) and a power source. Electronics (112) are configured to receive the ethernet connection (118) and the power source. The electronics (112) comprise logic operable to detect the power source and accept power from either the ethernet connection (118) or a dedicated power connection (116). A remappable power connection terminal (114) with the electronics (112) is operable to accept power when the dedicated power connection (116) is detected, and operable to accept a non-power connection when power from the ethernet connection (118) is detected.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented for protecting walls from damage by a wheeled cart. The apparatus includes an arm including a first end configured to be attached to a frame of the wheeled cart, where the wheeled vehicle includes a platform and a plurality of first wheels configured to move over a floor surface. The arm also includes a second end opposite to the first end, where the second end is positioned between the platform and the floor surface upon attaching the first end to the frame. The apparatus also includes a bumper attached to the second end of the arm such that the bumper is positioned between the platform and the floor surface upon attaching the first end to the frame. A method and kit is also presented for attaching the apparatus to the wheeled cart and using the wheeled cart with the attached apparatus.

Abstract: A face mask includes a fabric filter configured to be worn on a user's face. A composition with anti-viral properties is arranged on the fabric. The composition preferably includes anti-viral oils and an anti-viral metal such as copper or copper oxide.

Abstract: A battery installation method in a shelter or cabinet includes placing one or more batteries in the shelter or cabinet; connecting terminals on each of the one or more batteries to associated terminal plates with associated security screws; and connecting a bracket to a housing in the shelter or cabinet with associated security screws, wherein the bracket spans across the one or more batteries.

Abstract: A battery installation method in a shelter or cabinet includes responsive to placing one or more batteries in the shelter or cabinet, connecting terminals on each of the one or more batteries to associated terminal plates with associated security screws; and connecting a bracket to a housing in the shelter or cabinet with associated security screws, wherein the bracket spans across the one or more batteries and wherein the bracket comprises raised edges which deter cutting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the detection of modified information patterns of a capacitive information carrier comprising at least one electrically conductive material forming at least one modifiable electrically conductive pattern, wherein information is encoded within the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern. The method comprises at least the steps of modifying the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern and capacitively detecting a second information pattern encoded within the characteristics of the modified electrically conductive pattern. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention and a method for manufacturing a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A method of handling and removing batteries from a telecommunications site includes identifying one or more batteries for removal, each of the one or more batteries having a hazardous condition associated therewith; individually wrapping each of the one or more batteries and placing each wrapped battery in a container or in a location in a container; tracking the container or the location in the container to the associated wrapped battery; removing the container from the telecommunications site to a storage facility; storing the container in the storage facility separate from other batteries; provide the container to a recycling facility; and verifying proper disposal of the one or more batteries based on the tracking from the telecommunications site to the storage facility and to the recycling facility.

Abstract: A method of installing batteries in a telecommunications site includes obtaining a battery in a module with a plurality of cells in the module at a staging location; de-celling the battery to remove the plurality of cells from the module; handling the plurality of cells individually at the staging location; transporting the plurality of cells individually to the telecommunications site; and reassembling the battery by placing the plurality of cells back in the module and installing the module at the telecommunications site.

Abstract: A method of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) installation for a telecommunications site includes performing preparation to install a new HVAC unit to replace multiple existing HVAC units at the telecommunications site; installing an exhaust louver at a shelter of the telecommunications site; installing the new HVAC unit at the shelter, wherein the new HVAC unit is on an opposing wall as the exhaust louver such that airflow is enabled through an interior of the shelter; configuring the new HVAC unit, an associated controller, and one or more temperature sensors; testing the new HVAC unit ensuring operation through all programming cycles and free of alarms; and removing the multiple existing HVAC units.

Abstract: A method of verifying battery and/or equipment connections in a telecommunications site includes performing maintenance or installation of one or more components in a shelter associated with the telecommunication site; subsequent to the maintenance or installation, adding a torque mark to each connection associated with the one or more components; verifying the torque mark for each connection as part of a close-out audit; and verifying the torque mark at a subsequent time after the close-out audit to verify each connection is properly torqued.

Abstract: A 240 degrees radially rotatable deck assembly rotatable in either direction without requiring resetting in a park position and requiring only a rotatable outer ring of a slew gear connected to a rotatable sub-frame attached to the deck, a fixed inner ring of the slew gear affixed to a fixed sub-frame fixed to a frame of the assembly and only a single hydraulic motor requiring no cylinders and only one main valve body with incorporated electric solenoids reducing the complexity of the plumbing and the weight of the assembly resulting in lower construction and maintenance costs, improved fuel economy and allowing an increased load weight. The assembly includes a positive holding brake that eliminates blow-by of the rotating section and is rotatable in either direction without requiring being reset in a park position. Such a deck is especially useful on a tow truck.

Abstract: A protective device for use with a helmet, for example a sporting helmet, has a plurality of removable and replaceable resilient deformable sacrificial bubble structures adapted to be installed on a helmet to absorb an impact force when the impact force impacts the bubble structures. The bubble structures can also provide an indication of location and severity of the impact force on the helmet. In one embodiment, a helmet cover for wearing over an outer surface of a helmet has a base layer capable of being fitted over the outer surface of the helmet and a plurality of removeable and replaceable bubble structures contained in the base layer.

Abstract: A battery installation method in a shelter or cabinet includes responsive to placing one or more batteries in the shelter or cabinet, connecting terminals on each of the one or more batteries to associated terminal plates with associated security screws; and connecting a bracket to a housing in the shelter or cabinet with associated security screws, wherein the bracket spans across the one or more batteries and wherein the bracket comprises raised edges which deter cutting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the detection of modified information patterns of a capacitive information carrier comprising at least one electrically conductive material forming at least one modifiable electrically conductive pattern, wherein information is encoded within the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern. The method comprises at least the steps of modifying the characteristics of the electrically conductive pattern and capacitively detecting a second information pattern encoded within the characteristics of the modified electrically conductive pattern. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention and a method for manufacturing a capacitive information carrier for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A method of handling and removing batteries from a telecommunications site includes identifying one or more batteries for removal, each of the one or more batteries having a hazardous condition associated therewith; individually wrapping each of the one or more batteries and placing each wrapped battery in a container or in a location in a container; tracking the container or the location in the container to the associated wrapped battery; removing the container from the telecommunications site to a storage facility; storing the container in the storage facility separate from other batteries; provide the container to a recycling facility; and verifying proper disposal of the one or more batteries based on the tracking from the telecommunications site to the storage facility and to the recycling facility.