Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.

Abstract: Technologies for automatically validating marketing asset compliance include a marketing compliance server configured to receive a marketing asset file. The marketing asset file includes a data interchange document containing multiple objects and multiple key/value pairs. Each object is associated with a different group of the key/value pairs. The server extracts the data interchange document from the marketing asset file, parses the document to identify the different key/value pair groups, and identifies the objects of the document based on the identification of the different key/value pair groups. The identified objects are analyzed as a function of a brand rule configuration file that includes brand rules corresponding to brand marketing guidelines. Based on the analysis, the server determines whether the objects are in compliance with the marketing guidelines. The server generates an interactive compliance report and non-compliant objects can be corrected. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A griddle is configured to drop in place of (or on top of) a normal cooking grate of a pellet grill while maximizing heat capture and maintaining proper exhaust flow. In this way, aspects of the invention ensure stable operating temperatures and/or even cooking of food while imparting smoke flavors from burning wood pellets into the food. The griddle includes a cooking surface upon which to cook the food and a smoke trap to allow airflow through the griddle while directing smoke and exhaust gases either toward the food or away from the food, depending upon the orientation of the griddle in the housing relative to an exhaust path of the housing.

Abstract: A solid fuel burning cabinet circular heating appliance achieves improved emissions performance by providing a secondary air combustion path that preheats secondary combustion air. The firebox is selectively insulated such that areas of the firebox that do not preheat combustion air retain heat in the firebox while areas of the firebox that transfer heat into the combustion air transfer heat through the firebox into the incoming combustion air.

Abstract: A single burn rate woodstove provides primary combustion air and secondary combustion air to a combustion chamber of the woodstove. The woodstove includes a primary air inlet, a primary air outlet into the combustion chamber, and a secondary air outlet into the combustion chamber. Some embodiments of the inventions include secondary air inlet(s) for the secondary combustion air separate from the primary air inlet. Some embodiments of the invention include the same firebox sizes as known in the prior art while providing such inexpensive single burn rate woodstoves with improved emissions performance by using both primary and secondary combustion air.

Abstract: A fuel (e.g., fluid fuel such as propane or natural gas) fired portable forced air heater has a non-linear air flow and an enclosed combustion chamber. Air intake is longitudinal, and heated air output is axial (i.e., perpendicular to the longitudinal axis). Aspects of the invention eliminate an exposed open flame in forced air fluid fuel fired space heaters. Feet and handles of the heater housing are shaped so as to provide appropriate safety clearances for the heater, and the air flow path of the heater keeps a housing of the heater near room temperature.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein relate to automatically calculating an ultrasound pulse transmission direction and configuring an ultrasound device to transmit ultrasound pulses along the ultrasound pulse transmission direction for pulsed wave Doppler ultrasound imaging. Automatically calculating the ultrasound pulse transmission direction may be based on a selected sample volume within a subject where flow velocity is to be measured with the pulsed wave Doppler ultrasound imaging, and a selected direction of the flow velocity to be measured with the pulsed wave Doppler ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: Systems for reducing or preventing pluggage of spoil material in an excavation vacuum apparatus are disclosed. The pluggage prevention system of the excavation vacuum apparatus may trigger one or more mitigation operations (e.g., addition of water through spray nozzles) to loosen the build-up of spoil material and/or to at least partially shut down the excavation vacuum apparatus to prevent more material being fed to the system.

Abstract: A single burn rate woodstove provides primary combustion air and secondary combustion air to a combustion chamber of the woodstove. The woodstove includes a primary air inlet, a primary air outlet into the combustion chamber, and a secondary air outlet into the combustion chamber. Some embodiments of the inventions include secondary air inlet(s) for the secondary combustion air separate from the primary air inlet. Some embodiments of the invention include the same firebox sizes as known in the prior art while providing such inexpensive single burn rate woodstoves with improved emissions performance by using both primary and secondary combustion air.

Abstract: A warm air solid fuel furnace is disclosed that includes a firebox defined by a floor, opposing sides, a top baffle, a front door, and a rear wall, wherein the firebox floor is at least partially lined with fire resistant material. A primary combustion air flow path includes one or more holes through the front door. A secondary air flow path receives air from a front of the furnace and conducts received air along a first opposing side of the firebox, up the rear wall of the firebox, and into at least one tube having orifices, the tube located beneath the top baffle. A rear pilot air flow path receives air from the front of the furnace and conducts received air along a second opposing side of the firebox, up the rear wall of the firebox, and into at least one hole through the rear wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides woodstoves that, optionally, produce low emissions. In certain embodiments, the woodstove includes a housing, a firebox disposed in the housing, an air regulator and a secondary air pipe. The air regulator includes a primary air aperture configured to supply primary air to a fire located in the firebox, a plurality of secondary air apertures configured to supply secondary air to a combustible gas emitted by the fire, and a secondary air damper. The present disclosure also provides methods of operating such a woodstove. As measured according to Method 28 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the weighted average emission rate of the woodstove of certain embodiments of the invention is no greater than about 4.5 grams of particulate emissions per hour.

Abstract: A single combustion chamber, single burn rate solid fuel combustion heating appliance (e.g., a wood stove) is provided. The heating appliance includes a firebox having a top and a side and a first secondary air manifold. The first secondary air manifold extends longitudinally within the firebox proximate the top and the side of the firebox. The first secondary air manifold has a plurality of air orifices configured to provide secondary air to a burn chamber of the heating appliance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for reliably communicating a detonation signal and perforating oil and/or gas well casings. Particularly, at least one embodiment includes a pass-through bulkhead connection switch that can reliably withstand high operating temperatures and pressures. Such pass-through bulkhead connection switch can be used in perforating gun assemblies and can eliminate or reduce incidents of failed detonations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides woodstoves that, optionally, produce low emissions. In certain embodiments, the woodstove includes a housing, a firebox disposed in the housing, an air regulator and a secondary air pipe. The air regulator includes a primary air aperture configured to supply primary air to a fire located in the firebox, a plurality of secondary air apertures configured to supply secondary air to a combustible gas emitted by the fire, and a secondary air damper. The present disclosure also provides methods of operating such a woodstove. As measured according to Method 28 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the weighted average emission rate of the woodstove of certain embodiments of the invention is no greater than about 4.5 grams of particulate emissions per hour.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides woodstoves that, optionally, produce low emissions. In certain embodiments, the woodstove includes a housing, a firebox disposed in the housing, an air regulator and a secondary air pipe. The air regulator includes a primary air aperture configured to supply primary air to a fire located in the firebox, a plurality of secondary air apertures configured to supply secondary air to a combustible gas emitted by the fire, and a secondary air damper. The present disclosure also provides methods of operating such a woodstove. As measured according to Method 28 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the weighted average emission rate of the woodstove of certain embodiments of the invention is no greater than about 4.5 grams of particulate emissions per hour.

Abstract: Personal care composition comprising an effective amount of a zinc containing material; a surfactant; a cationic, or a nonionic thickening polymer, or a mixture thereof. The present invention may be a multi-phase personal care composition comprising: at least two phases wherein at least one of the phases comprises an effective amount of a zinc containing material, at least one surfactant, and at least one cationic or nonionic thickening polymer, or a mixture thereof, and the at least two phases are visually distinct phases that are packaged in physical contact and maintain stability. In the present invention, the at least one cationic or nonionic thickening polymers, or mixtures thereof, does not bind completely to the zinc ions from the zinc containing material.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to personal cleansing compositions that provide increased hair volume and superior styling benefits. These compositions comprise a surfactant system, a per-alk(en)yl hydrocarbon material having a molecular weight less than about 4200 and a particle size of from about 0.01? and 40?, a cationic polymer and an aqueous carrier.