Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods to coordinate protective elements in an electric power system (EPS). In one embodiment, a system may include a Time vs Normalized Impedance Length subsystem to determine a first plurality of times of operation of a first protective element for a plurality of fault locations in the EPS and to determine a second plurality of times of operation of a second protective element for the plurality of fault locations in the EPS. A protective action subsystem may coordinate a response of the first protective element and the second protective element. The protective action subsystem may establish a pickup and a protective action for the second protective element. Upon detection of a fault in the EPS, one of the first protective action and the second protective action may be implemented based on one of the first pickup and the second pickup.

Abstract: A pivot hinge includes a spring housing with a central tube, a spring assembly, an upper mounting plate, and a lower mounting plate. The bottom end includes a knurled outer surface. A stop cam is positioned about the knurled outer surface and has an inner surface that conform to the knurled outer surface so that it may be positioned in a plurality of rotatable positions relative to the central tube. The stop cam also has an exterior surface which includes a detent. The different rotational positions of the stop cam upon the knurled outer surface changes the relative position of the detent in relationship to the central tube. A cam follower assembly is coupled to the lower mounting plate and has a cam follower plate with a cam follower that rides upon the stop cam and engages the detent recess to hold the door in an open position.

Abstract: A latch assembly includes a latch, a latch bar, an inside handle, an outside handle, and a handle shaft. The housing is coupled to a rear support bracket. A U-shaped brace is mounted to the support bracket. The inside handle is coupled to the brace for reciprocal, pivotal movement and operation of the latch assembly. The inside handle is coupled to a first link which is coupled to an offset link. The first link is mounted to the shaft of the latch assembly through a mounting barrel or fitting having a shaft hole that is configured to receive and hold the exposed end of the shaft. The movement of the handle moves the first link which pivots the second link so as to rotate the handle shaft.

Abstract: A lock and strike assembly is disclosed which is coupled to a latch assembly for a sliding door. The latch assembly includes a movable tongue or latch bar with two oppositely disposed catches. The lock assembly includes a housing, a solenoid housing having a solenoid coupled to a d.c. power source and controlling electronics. The solenoid is coupled to a trapezoidal shaped dog which is pivotally coupled to the solenoid housing for reciprocal movement between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The strike assembly is mounted to the lock assembly for locking engagement with the catch of the latch assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle latch assembly for a vehicle sliding door includes an exterior latch, an interior latch, and a variety of spacers of different or differentially distinct widths. The interior latch includes a latch mounting plate or housing The latch housing has four latch mounting holes and two spacer mounting holes. Each spacer has four latch mounting holes and two spacer mounting holes which extend from a countersunk screw head recess. The exterior latch is positioned against the exterior side of the sliding door and four mounting bolts pass through four mounting holes extending through the exterior latch, through four mounting holes in the sliding door, through the four latch mounting holes in the spacer, and through the four latch mounting holes in the interior latch. A mounting nut is threaded onto each mounting bolt and tightened to secure the exterior latch and interior latch in this position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein to detect an open-phase condition associated with an inverter-based resource for electric power generation within an electric power delivery system. An electric power delivery system may include one or more inverter-based resources that provide three phased electric power to one or more loads of an electric utility. A controller may include circuitry to measure voltage unbalances between different phases, high voltage sequences, phase voltage waveform harmonic distortions, voltage levels, and current levels to dependably detect an open-phase condition of the electric power delivery system.

Abstract: A barbecue grill that includes a table defining a chamber to receive combustible fuel and a grill basket having a grill platform arranged facing the chamber and adapted to be moved vertically between a lowest position and a highest position and multiple positions therebetween. The grill includes an electric motor operatively connected to the grill platform to move the grill basket between its lowest and highest positions, and a plurality of temperature sensors adapted to monitor a temperature of the grill platform. A controller is arranged in communication with the plurality of temperature sensors and the electric motor and is configured to raise and lower the grill basket to maintain the grill platform at a desired temperature.

Abstract: A pivot hinge bracket assembly for use with a pivot hinge for a reach-in type cool room refrigerator includes two mirror imaged main bracket portions and a pivot plate removably coupled to one of the main bracket portions. The main bracket portion includes an edge mounting flange extending to a rear mounting flange mounted to the cool room refrigerator door jamb. The edge mounting flange has a modified square mounting hole and pivot pin plate screw mounting holes. The rear mounting flange has two door screw mounting holes. The pivot plate includes a pivot plate mounting flange and a pivot pin. The pivot hinge bracket assembly also includes an optional removably coupled door stop.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein to detect an open-phase condition associated with an inverter-based resource for electric power generation within an electric power delivery system. An electric power delivery system may include one or more inverter-based resources that provide three phased electric power to one or more loads of an electric utility. A controller may include circuitry to measure voltage unbalances between different phases, high voltage sequences, phase voltage waveform harmonic distortions, voltage levels, and current levels to dependably detect an open-phase condition of the electric power delivery system.

Abstract: A magnetic latch (10) for an appliance is disclosed for use with a strike plate (12). The latch includes a body (16) having two oppositely disposed side walls (18) and a bottom surface or wall (20). The body defines a magnet recess (26). An elongated handle (40) is pivotally coupled to the body. A spring loaded plunger pin (34) biases the handle. A magnet assembly (44) is positioned within the body. The magnet assembly includes a magnet (46) having a peripheral edge (48), and a pair of metal plates (54). The magnet has a peripheral cushioning sleeve (58) extending about the peripheral edges of the magnet. The peripheral sleeve is generally rectangular in shape having two oppositely disposed end walls (60) which include a cushioning projection (68). A pivot pin (74) extends through the magnet assembly to allow rocking motion.

Abstract: A lockable latch (8) is disclosed for walk-in cold rooms which includes a lockable strike (10) with an exterior strike assembly (16) and an interior release assembly (17). The exterior strike assembly includes a housing (25) and a rod holder (32) configured to releasably hold a coupling rod (35). The exterior strike assembly also has a metal anti-rotation plate (40) removably coupled to the housing. The interior release assembly includes a turn knob (53), an escutcheon plate (54), and an index washer (55). The turn knob includes two oppositely disposed alignment projections (77) and a radial array of steps (78) which includes four, re-occurring series of three steps. The index washer has a four time re-occurring series of steps (93).

Abstract: A pivot hinge bracket assembly for use with a pivot hinge for a reach-in type cool room refrigerator includes two mirror imaged main bracket portions and a pivot plate removably coupled to one of the main bracket portions. The main bracket portion includes an edge mounting flange extending to a rear mounting flange mounted to the cool room refrigerator door jamb. The edge mounting flange has a modified square mounting hole and pivot pin plate screw mounting holes. The rear mounting flange has two door screw mounting holes. The pivot plate includes a pivot plate mounting flange and a pivot pin. The pivot hinge bracket assembly also includes an optional removably coupled door stop.

Abstract: A panic bar latch release assembly is disclosed having an inside latch release and an outside pull type handle latch. The handle latch includes a main housing having a pivotal pull handle. The inside latch release includes a first bar mount, a second bar mount, and an elongated push bar. The first bar mount has a support bracket with a floor with a first stop wall and an extended portion with a push rod guide hole extending therethrough. A body portion is coupled to the support bracket which includes a handle mount channel which is partially defined by a second stop wall. A handle mount is pivotally coupled to the body portion. An elongated push rod is positioned within a push rod channel of the door so as to extend through the push rod guide hole.

Abstract: A pivot hinge includes a spring housing with a central tube, a spring assembly, an upper mounting plate, and a lower mounting plate. A pivot pin is positioned within the central tube and is coupled to a torsion spring. A top end of the pivot pin is received within a central channel of a spring bushing. The spring bushing has a cylindrical main portion and a undulating ridge forming three radially positioned high areas or tongues and three radially positioned low areas, troughs or grooves. The grooves are configured to receive or mesh with interior steps in the central tube to prevent relative rotation between the spring bushing and the central tube Each tongue also includes a spring mounting recess therein. The top end of the cylindrical main portion extends through and is journalled within the top opening of the central tube.

Abstract: A pivot hinge includes a spring housing with a central tube, a spring assembly, an upper mounting plate, and a lower mounting plate. The bottom end includes a knurled outer surface. A stop cam is positioned about the knurled outer surface and has an inner surface that conform to the knurled outer surface so that it may be positioned in a plurality of rotatable positions relative to the central tube. The stop cam also has an exterior surface which includes a detent. The different rotational positions of the stop cam upon the knurled outer surface changes the relative position of the detent in relationship to the central tube. A cam follower assembly is coupled to the lower mounting plate and has a cam follower plate with a cam follower that rides upon the stop cam and engages the detent recess to hold the door in an open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing blood pressure by stimulating lymphatic vessel growth and/or lymphangiogenesis in the kidneys.

Abstract: A combination light and pressure relief vent (10) is disclosed which includes a housing (11), a valve assembly (12), and a light assembly (13). The housing include a valve body (16), port tube (17), and an outside louver (18). The valve body has a low pressure intake port (25), a high pressure intake port (26), and a low pressure exhaust port (27). The valve assembly includes a low pressure intake valve (40), a high pressure intake valve (42), and a low pressure exhaust valve (44). The light assembly includes a heat sink casing (51) which partially defines a heat chamber (52). The casing has a front wall (55) to which is mounted an LED module (57). A lens cover (61) is coupled to the front surface of the casing. Heat generated by the LED module is transferred through the casing to the heat chamber to warm the valve assembly.

Abstract: A combination light and pressure relief vent is disclosed which includes a housing, a valve assembly, and a light assembly. The housing include a multi-radial positionable valve body, port tube, and an outside louver. The valve assembly includes a low positive pressure exhaust valve, a high positive pressure exhaust valve, a low negative pressure intake valve, and a high negative pressure intake valve. The light assembly includes a heat sink casing which defines a heat chamber and which includes a projection extending into the heat chamber. The casing is coupled to an LED module wherein heat generated by the LED module is transferred through the casing to the heat chamber to warm the valve assembly.

Abstract: A grease filter (10) has a frame (12) and a grease filter baffle assembly (14) which includes a front (30), a rear panel (32), and an air deflector assembly (34). The front panel has entrance openings (38) therethrough and a series of first bypass holes (42) therethrough. Similarly, the rear panel has a series of exit openings (46) therethrough and a series of fourth bypass holes (50) therethrough. The air deflector assembly has a repeating series of convoluted first baffle walls (56) and a repeating series of convoluted second baffle walls (58). The first baffle walls include second bypass holes (60) therethrough. The second baffle walls includes third bypass holes (62) therethrough. The combination of the front panel, first baffle walls, second baffle walls, and rear panel create a primary air flow channel (66) and a bypass air flow path (68).