Abstract: The Outboard motor quick connect system allows the user to easily flush an outboard boat motor by combining a permanently-affixed quick-connect fitting with a locking and sealing cap. The combination allows the quick-connect fitting to remain affixed to the motor, but without creating a risk of leaking during operation. The prevention of leaks is important because the flushing connection is part of the boat cooling system. When the boat motor is in operation, an internal pump draws surrounding water up into the motor. If the flushing connection is left open, or leaks, the water drawn in by the pump will be lost, exiting through the flush connection. Thus, while having an easy to access flush connection is important to encourage the user to flush the engine, it is critical that the connection is watertight.

Abstract: A toenail polish drying footwear device is provided. The device is comprised of a piece of footwear comprised of a toe separator assembly integrally formed with or attached to the body of the device, at least one heel strap for foot stabilization, and a sole designed for traction and durability. The toe separator assembly comprises a plurality of flexible toe-separating members extending vertically from the top surface of the body and dimensioned to fit comfortably between a user's toes. In some embodiments, the toe separator assembly further comprises a skin-safe adhesive applied at the base of the separator or an angled toe wedge support that elevates the toes to prevent polish contact with external surfaces.

Abstract: The Outboard motor quick connect system allows the user to easily flush an outboard boat motor by combining a permanently-affixed quick-connect fitting with a locking and sealing cap. The combination allows the quick-connect fitting to remain affixed to the motor, but without creating a risk of leaking during operation. The prevention of leaks is important because the flushing connection is part of the boat cooling system. When the boat motor is in operation, an internal pump draws surrounding water up into the motor. If the flushing connection is left open, or leaks, the water drawn in by the pump will be lost, exiting through the flush connection. Thus, while having an easy to access flush connection is important to encourage the user to flush the engine, it is critical that the connection is watertight.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a modular medical device is described herein. The connector assembly includes a main body, a printed circuit board, a frame, an elastomeric sealing structure, and a plurality of contacts. The printed circuit is disposed in the main body and has a plurality of electrical contacts. The frame is configured to be attached to the main body and includes a central opening. The elastomeric sealing structure is disposed in the central opening. The plurality of contacts are each sealingly disposed in the elastomeric sealing structure, each arranged in contact with a corresponding one of the electrical contacts on the printed circuit, and each movable upon deformation of the elastomeric sealing structure.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a modular medical device is described herein. The connector assembly includes a main body, a printed circuit board, a frame, an elastomeric sealing structure, and a plurality of contacts. The printed circuit is disposed in the main body and has a plurality of electrical contacts. The frame is configured to be attached to the main body and includes a central opening. The elastomeric sealing structure is disposed in the central opening. The plurality of contacts are each sealingly disposed in the elastomeric sealing structure, each arranged in contact with a corresponding one of the electrical contacts on the printed circuit, and each movable upon deformation of the elastomeric sealing structure.

Abstract: While an autonomous mode is activated, a vehicle is operated based on operating parameters for the autonomous mode. The operating parameters include at least one of a vehicle speed or a following distance. Upon detecting a user input to control vehicle operation, vehicle operation is transitioned to a nonautonomous mode, and a count of a number of received user inputs to control vehicle operation is incremented. Upon determining that the count of received of user inputs to control vehicle operation is greater than a threshold, the operating parameters for the autonomous mode are updated. Then, upon determining to transition from the nonautonomous mode to the autonomous mode, the vehicle is operated based on the updated operating parameters.

Abstract: While an autonomous mode is activated, a vehicle is operated based on operating parameters for the autonomous mode. The operating parameters include at least one of a vehicle speed or a following distance. Upon detecting a user input to control vehicle operation, vehicle operation is transitioned to a nonautonomous mode, and a count of a number of received user inputs to control vehicle operation is incremented. Upon determining that the count of received of user inputs to control vehicle operation is greater than a threshold, the operating parameters for the autonomous mode are updated. Then, upon determining to transition from the nonautonomous mode to the autonomous mode, the vehicle is operated based on the updated operating parameters.

Abstract: A first fuel consumption value is determined for operating a host vehicle in a current lane on a road. A lead vehicle operating in front of the host vehicle and in a target lane on the road is identified based on a speed of the lead vehicle being greater than a first threshold and less than or equal to a second threshold. The second threshold is greater than the first threshold. A second fuel consumption value is predicted for operating the host vehicle at a specified distance behind the lead vehicle in the target lane based on the speed of the lead vehicle. The host vehicle is operated at the specified distance behind the lead vehicle in the target lane based on the predicted second fuel consumption value being greater than the first fuel consumption value.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a modular medical device is described herein. The connector assembly includes a main body, a printed circuit board, a frame, an elastomeric sealing structure, and a plurality of contacts. The printed circuit is disposed in the main body and has a plurality of electrical contacts. The frame is configured to be attached to the main body and includes a central opening. The elastomeric sealing structure is disposed in the central opening. The plurality of contacts are each sealingly disposed in the elastomeric sealing structure, each arranged in contact with a corresponding one of the electrical contacts on the printed circuit, and each movable upon deformation of the elastomeric sealing structure.