Abstract: An annular duct arrangement configured to cause a flow stream passing through the annular duct arrangement to be expelled from an outlet of the annular duct arrangement in a predetermined flow form.

Abstract: A vacuum condenser adapted to reduce pressure in an enclosure containing a secondary liquid and thereby cause the accelerated production of vapor from the secondary liquid by the passage of a primary liquid through the vacuum condenser and whereby the vapor produced is absorbed by the primary liquid within the vacuum condenser by being entrained and condensed within the primary liquid wherein the vacuum condenser is configured to cause the operating temperature of the secondary liquid within the enclosure to maintain a stable minimum temperature for a predetermined substantial rate of production of vapor.

Abstract: A vapor absorption system adapted to receive a vapor comprising a vacuum pump having an operating liquid wherein the vapor is received by an operating liquid and condensed therein to provide condensed liquid mixed with the operating liquid.

Abstract: This document relates to live bird shackle transfer. In one embodiment, a live bird transfer system includes a perch conveyor, configured to transport a live bird on a perch mechanism from a distal end to a proximal end of the perch conveyor, and a shackle line, including a pallet assembly including a trolley supporting a pallet and a star-wheel mechanism configured to position the trolley such that the pallet is aligned with the proximal end of the perch conveyor during transfer of the live bird from the perch mechanism to the pallet. In another embodiment, a live bird transfer system includes a perch conveyor configured to transport a live bird from a distal end to a proximal end of the perch conveyor; a body-grasper at the proximal end of the perch conveyor; and virtual exit lighting positioned at the proximal end of the perch conveyor and above the body-grasper.

Abstract: A ladder accessory has a marrying pocket, a handle adapted to hold a paint vessel, and magnetic tool retainment.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle having a hydrogen powered internal combustion engine employing a cylinder deactivation strategy during idle or light load conditions. A continuous stream of air is supplied to the hydrogen internal combustion engine. A control system responsive to engine speed and accelerator pedal position calculates a specific amount of hydrogen to inject into the continuous air stream. The resulting stream is combusted in the engine to provide power to the vehicle. During idling or light load conditions, the hydrogen supply to one or more cylinders may cease while maintaining the flow of air to the cylinders. A rechargeable battery and an electric motor receiving power from the battery are used to supplement the hydrogen powered internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A system for analyzing the behavior of electronic devices includes a first database for storing simulation values and a second database for storing actual waveform values. The system further includes software for aligning the values stored in the first and second databases, so that simulated and actual values can be readily compared. Analysis tools are included for examining similarities and differences between simulated and actual behavior.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle having a hydrogen powered internal combustion engine employing a cylinder deactivation strategy during idle or light load conditions. A continuous stream of air is supplied to the hydrogen internal combustion engine. A control system responsive to engine speed and accelerator pedal position calculates a specific amount of hydrogen to inject into the continuous air stream. The resulting stream is combusted in the engine to provide power to the vehicle. During idling or light load conditions, the hydrogen supply to one or more cylinders may cease while maintaining the flow of air to the cylinders. A rechargeable battery and an electric motor receiving power from the battery are used to supplement the hydrogen powered internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A system for analyzing the behavior of electronic devices includes a first database for storing simulation values and a second database for storing actual waveform values. The simulation values include test patterns representing inputs to a device model, response data representing outputs from the device model, and expect data representing expected values of the response data in response to the test patterns. The actual waveform values include sampled inputs and outputs of an actual device under test (DUT), of the type presented by the model, and acquired using an electronic test system. When the DUT is exercised with test patterns that correspond to the test patterns stored in the first database, the DUT generates output that can be compared directly with the response data and/or expect data stored in the first database. The system according to the invention further includes software for aligning the data stored in the first and second databases, so that simulated and actual values can be readily compared.

Abstract: A material management system and method (10) includes a data storage device (20) containing order information (24) for a product, product information (26) for a product, work center information (28) for fabricating the product, and inventory information (30) for fabricating the product. The system (10) also includes a processor (12) coupled to the data storage device (20). The system (10) further includes a nesting application (22) operable for execution by the processor (12). The nesting application (22) is operable to determine a fabrication nest for the product using the order information (24), the product information (26), the work center information (28), or the inventory information (30).

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of secure transmission and collaboration of information between the employees of an entity and a regulator agency for the purpose of obtaining disposition by the regulatory agency. The system consists of a connected web sever and a database, both of which are protected behind at least one firewall. The web server and the multifunctional database are hosted and maintained by the entity for use by the regulatory agency and connects the employees of an agency and employees of the regulatory agency. The web server utilizes a security system to allow access to various functions of the system according to identity of the user.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a powertrain including an automatic transmission include determining a value representing requested powertrain output, determining a rotational speed representing current operating conditions, generating a command to initiate a ratio change in the automatic transmission, and determining a dynamic pressure for the automatic transmission during the ratio change based on the requested powertrain output and the rotational speed. The requested powertrain output may be a wheel torque determined in part by accelerator pedal position. A performance adder based on requested wheel torque may be provided to further enhance operation.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicular powertrain including an internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission having a plurality of selectable gear ratios, and a controller in communication with the internal combustion engine, the transmission, and an accelerator pedal, include determining a driver requested wheel torque based on position of the accelerator pedal, and determining a vehicle speed ratio changing threshold based on the driver requested wheel torque. In one embodiment, the system and method determine a value indicative of current barometric pressure, determine a current gear ratio, and modify the driver requested wheel torque based on the current barometric pressure and the current gear ratio to determine a compensated wheel torque. The compensated wheel torque is used to determining the ratio changing threshold. Offset values are included to adjust for barometric pressure variation, transmission oil temperature, and to prevent gear hunting or excessive ratio changing.