Abstract: Provided is a hose including a first connector assembly including a regulator assembly, a second connector assembly, and a hose assembly coupled to the first and second connector assemblies. The hose assembly includes an inner hose member having first and second ends, an outer hose member having first and second ends, a first hose connector assembly coupled to the first ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the first connector assembly, and a second hose connector assembly coupled to the second ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the second connector assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for anaesthetizing animals before slaughter, by the anaesthetic action of gases or gas mixtures, method operating in “batch” mode in which the live animals, preferably put together in one or more cages, are placed in a lock chamber for treatment where the animals are brought into contact with anaesthetic gas, following a cycle comprising several steps characterized by different contents of anaesthetic gas, characterized in that at least one of the steps is carried out using gas recovered from the lock chamber and stored in at least one capacity (2, No. 1, No. 2 etc.) for temporary storage having a variable volume.

Abstract: In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for biomechanical stability and afferent feedback includes a cushioning and support layer that cushions and supports a foot and an afferent feedback biomechanical support plate positioned between the cushioning and support layer and the user's foot. The afferent feedback biomechanical support plate may be positioned within a forefoot, midfoot, and/or heel area of the sole construction and may provide improved afferent feedback to the foot during a contact and stance phase of the gait cycle.

Abstract: In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for energy rebound and storage includes one or more actuators located below primary pressure points of the foot. Each actuator may include a plunger element positioned above an elastic membrane. A cavity positioned below the elastic membrane may be vertically aligned with the plunger element and sized and configured to receive a portion of the membrane. The elastic membrane may be sized and configured to cradle and receive the plunger element so that when force is applied to the plunger element, the elastic membrane may stretch beneath the plunger toward the base of the cavity and store energy. A portion of this energy may be returned through the plunger element when the force is released and the elastic membrane springs back into place.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing capabilities in a network are described. The method describes receiving a first capabilities data structure having a first dataset from a primary service, and then receiving a second capabilities data structure having a second dataset from one or more secondary services. The method next describes combining at least the first dataset and the second dataset into a combined capabilities data structure and providing services within the network based on the combined capabilities data structure. Another method describes requesting first and second job tickets from first and second services, where the tickets include first and second nodes respectively. The method next describes identifying the first and second job ticket nodes, and determining whether the nodes are capable of being aggregated. Finally, the method describes aggregating the nodes that are capable of being aggregated, and producing a consumable result job ticket that includes the aggregated nodes.

Abstract: A control knob is secured to a device shaft means for securing a control knob to a device shaft that eliminates loosening of the control knob relative to the device shaft during rotational and push/pull directional movement of the control knob. In addition, the control knob is secured to the device shaft to provide leeway during initial securement of the control knob to the device shaft due to tolerances in a front mounting plate. The control knob includes a threaded bore and a set screw disposed therein for securing the control knob to the device shaft. An angled groove having a plurality of angled side portions is formed into a surface of an end portion of the device shaft, whereby cooperation of the set screw within the angled groove comprises adjustable securement of the control knob to the device shaft during rotation of the control knob and device shaft.

Abstract: The dispenser includes a bottle connector 5 for releasable sealing engagement with a neck formed on an inverted bottle 3, and a water path 6 conducts liquid from the bottle to a reservoir 7 via an optional water pump 41. The reservoir 7 is received in a thermal receptacle incorporating an evaporator plate 13 for producing ice within a bottom chamber 103 of the reservoir. The evaporator plate incorporates an electrical heating element 105 for periodically freeing the ice which enters an upper inlet chamber 100 and an ice chamber 101 separated by a baffle. Optical sensors A, B and C control ice generation. Ambient water entering the inlet chamber 100 is cooled to a temperature as low as 4° C. The chilled water then enters the ice chamber 101, from which ice-cold water can be dispensed close to zero ° C. A diverter flap 112 allows the inlet chamber 100 to continue receiving ice when the ice chamber 101 is full.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing capabilities in a network are described. The method describes receiving a first capabilities data structure having a first dataset from a primary service, and then receiving a second capabilities data structure having a second dataset from one or more secondary services. The method next describes combining at least the first dataset and the second dataset into a combined capabilities data structure and providing services within the network based on the combined capabilities data structure. Another method describes requesting first and second job tickets from first and second services, where the tickets include first and second nodes respectively. The method next describes identifying the first and second job ticket nodes, and determining whether the nodes are capable of being aggregated. Finally, the method describes aggregating the nodes that are capable of being aggregated, and producing a consumable result job ticket that includes the aggregated nodes.

Abstract: A camping fire cooking and utility stand is provided including at least one leg. A cross bar is mounted to a top of the leg and extends therefrom with a plurality of hangers spacedly coupled thereto for hanging various utensils therefrom. Further provided is a grill plate coupled to the leg.

Abstract: An automatic washer is provided which includes a control for automatically operating an agitator drive motor at a speed or other parameter of agitator operation, dependent upon a selected liquid level for the wash cycle. Such an arrangement results in a uniform wash action at varying wash liquid levels.