Abstract: A reservoir and method for manufacturing a method may be provided, the reservoir may include a first side piece, a second side piece, an inner fold piece and a reservoir fitting. The first side piece may be sealed to the second side piece with a top seal and a first side seal and a second side seal. The inner fold piece may be sealed to the first side piece and the second side piece through the first side seal, the second side seal, and a bottom seal. The top seal may include a fitting opening and the reservoir fitting may be fit into the fitting opening. The reservoir may contain a volume sensing system. The reservoir may be designed to shape and form to be optimized anatomically so as is to empty and fill reliably without any concern for neighboring organ impingement or compression.

Abstract: A third-party server, delegated by organizations to manage application environment, may maintain a plurality of guided workflow plans. At least one of the guided workflow plans may include one or more steps associated with setting up an interaction control policy. The third-party server may receive an interaction report associated with the organization. The interaction report may include metadata of one or more devices that interacted with other devices. The third-party server may identify a particular device to which existing interaction control policies of the organization are inapplicable. The third-party server may search for additional out-of-band information of the particular device using the metadata in the interaction report. The third-party server may select an applicable guided workflow plan for setting up an applicable interaction control policy for the particular device. A guided workflow may be presented via a graphical user interface according to the applicable guided workflow plan.

Abstract: A bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be provided. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be made of materials that are biocompatible and non-ferrous. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may be part of an implantable medical device for the purpose of medicine delivery. The bidirectional electroosmotic pump may contain a working fluid and may facilitate the delivery of a separate payload fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the bidirectional pump may contain bellows which may allow the pump to deliver the payload fluid through a series of valves and/or catheters. In another embodiment the bidirectional electroosmotic pump may contain a pump sensing mechanism to monitor the state of the pump.

Abstract: A compute server receives a request from a client device that triggers execution of a third-party code piece. The compute server is one of multiple compute servers that are part of a distributed cloud computing network. The third-party code piece is executed at the compute server and causes a value to be read from a distributed key-value store and/or written to the distributed key-value store. A response is generated to the request based at least in part on the executed third-party code piece, and the generated response is transmitted to the client device.

Abstract: A wet dry barrier support system for a vehicle includes a support structure portion with mounting locations for mounting suspension components of a vehicle, mounting locations for coupling to a body of the vehicle, and a barrier portion to provide an environmental barrier to separate a first area of the vehicle from a second area of a vehicle. The support structure portion may provide a stiff mounting interface between the body and the suspension components by transferring loads therebetween and may define a through-cavity configured to pass a vehicle component through the through-cavity. The barrier portion may plastically deform upon receiving an energetic input from an impact of the vehicle and may prevent the wet dry barrier support system from entering a passenger compartment during the impact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motion generator comprising an end effector which moves relative to a surface, the end effector being moved by at least six actuation mechanisms, in which each actuation mechanism comprises an elongate tensioned member connected at one of its ends to the end effector, whereby the end effector is suspended above the surface by the tensioned members, and at the other of its ends to an associated rocker of the same actuation mechanism, whereby the rocker is mounted to be pivotable about an axis which is fixed relative to the surface, and in which, when a rocker is actuated, the associated tensioned member and the end effector are moved. The invention also relates to motion systems and simulators comprising such motion generators, as well as to methods of operation and production.

Abstract: This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied to

Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecte

Abstract: This invention relates to a three degree of freedom motion generator for moving a payload above the surface, the motion generator comprising a rotatable platform arranged for rotation on a circular guide above the surface, at least three linear guides extending ray-wise above the surface from a centre, each linear guide having a linear guide carriage moveable thereon, a peripheral guide carriage pivotally mounted on each linear guide carriage about the periphery of the rotatable platform, and a plurality of actuators, whereby at least one actuator may be operated to exert a force between a peripheral guide carriage on the circular guide and the rotatable platform. Other aspects include a motion system, and vehicle driving simulators including such a motion generator.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a motion generator comprising an effector for applying forces, moments and movements to a payload relative to a surface connected to one or more elongate rigid struts, each strut being connected at one end thereof by a first joint to the effector and being connected at its other end by a second joint to an associated rocker, the rocker having a pivot axis, such that movement of a rocker about the pivot axis leads to movement of the effector, and forces applied to an associated rocker lead to forces being applied to the effector, in which the movement of a rocker and forces applied by the rocker are controlled by an actuator, the actuator being in the form of an elongate belt, cable, rope drive, or linear motor arranged to apply a force to a point on an associated rocker away from the pivot axis of the rocker.

Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecte

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of motion systems especially for simulating motion such as driving or flying. In particular, though not exclusively, the invention relates to motion generators, and to systems including such motion generators, and to methods of using motion generators and motion systems for example as vehicle simulators.

Abstract: A side-impact crash structure may be positioned proximate an end of a vehicle to reduce impact forces imparted to an occupant during a side collision. The side-impact crash structure may include energy absorbers positioned on lateral sides of the vehicle between the passenger compartment and a longitudinal end of the vehicle. The energy absorbers may be configured to absorb impact forces over a limited ride-down distance (the distance over which the deceleration occurs) to prevent damage to both the occupants and one or more components or systems of the vehicle. The energy absorbers can be configured to deform along an oblique axis of the vehicle under a compressive force. The side-impact crash structure may include one or more load spreaders disposed between the energy absorbers that disperse the impact force to other portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: A side-impact crash structure may be positioned proximate an end of a vehicle to reduce impact forces imparted to an occupant during a side collision. The side-impact crash structure may include energy absorbers positioned on lateral sides of the vehicle between the passenger compartment and a longitudinal end of the vehicle. The energy absorbers may be configured to absorb impact forces over a limited ride-down distance (the distance over which the deceleration occurs) to prevent damage to both the occupants and one or more components or systems of the vehicle. The energy absorbers can be configured to deform along an oblique axis of the vehicle under a compressive force. The side-impact crash structure may include one or more load spreaders disposed between the energy absorbers that disperse the impact force to other portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecte

Abstract: A side-impact crash structure may be positioned proximate an end of a vehicle to reduce impact forces imparted to an occupant during a side collision. The side-impact crash structure may include energy absorbers positioned on lateral sides of the vehicle between the passenger compartment and a longitudinal end of the vehicle. The energy absorbers may be configured to absorb impact forces over a limited ride-down distance (the distance over which the deceleration occurs) to prevent damage to both the occupants and one or more components or systems of the vehicle. The energy absorbers can be configured to deform along an oblique axis of the vehicle under a compressive force. The side-impact crash structure may include one or more load spreaders disposed between the energy absorbers that disperse the impact force to other portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied to

Abstract: A compute server receives a request from a client device that triggers execution of a third-party code piece. The compute server is one of multiple compute servers that are part of a distributed cloud computing network. The third-party code piece is executed at the compute server and causes a value to be read from a distributed key-value store and/or written to the distributed key-value store. A response is generated to the request based at least in part on the executed third-party code piece, and the generated response is transmitted to the client device.

Abstract: A flow of data (26) is regulated in a communication system (20). A data rate is established in each of a data source (24) and a data sink (28). The data (26) is transmitted by the data source (24) and written into a buffer (32) at the source data rate, then read from the buffer (32) and received by the data sink (28) at the sink data rate. The level (62) of data (26) in the buffer (32) is monitored, and a rate-control signal (74) is dispatched to either the data source (24) or sink (28) when it is determined the buffer data level (62) is decreasing or increasing while at a lower or upper data-level threshold (66, 68), respectively. One of the data rates is adjusted in response to a rate-control signal (74).

Abstract: An approximately circular, flexible apron is secured to a pole passing through its center. Sand, rocks or other ballast material is placed upon the apron, thus allowing it to serve as an anchor. The apron may include battens to maintain the extended surface upon which ballast is placed. The apron may also be attached to a radial array of support members that are connected to a slide collar that can be locked to the pole. Through the adjustment of the slide collar, the apron can be shaped to provide a basket shape to hold ballast, or the apron can be disposed as a flat surface upon the ground allowing the support members to contribute lateral support to the pole.