Abstract: A parking facility access management system having a sensing device communicatively connected to the internet and to a mechanism for providing access to a parking facility. A mobile device is communicatively connected to the sensing device while in proximity to the sensing device, and also communicatively connected to the internet while not in proximity to the sensing device. As the mobile device enters proximity to the sensing device, the mobile device communicates exclusively with the sensing device and not the internet. In some embodiments, as the mobile device enters proximity to the sensing device, the mobile device sends a signal to the sensing device to alert the mechanism for providing access to provide access to the parking facility.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing treatment to at least one tissue includes a distal balloon, a proximal balloon, and an intermediate balloon positioned between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon and inflatable independently from the distal and proximal balloons. A source lumen is positioned within at least the intermediate balloon receives a radiation source to treat target tissue adjacent the intermediate balloon.

Abstract: A knot pusher device for surgical port closure includes a head portion having at least one suture guide inlet and at least one suture retainer, the head portion being configured to contact a suture knot inside an incision to close a portion of a surgical port made by the incision, and a coupling member operatively connected to the head portion, the coupling member enabling releasable connection of the knot pusher device to a suturing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing treatment to at least one tissue includes a distal balloon, a proximal balloon, and an intermediate balloon positioned between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon and inflatable independently from the distal and proximal balloons. A source lumen is positioned within at least the intermediate balloon receives a radiation source to treat target tissue adjacent the intermediate balloon.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing treatment to at least one tissue includes a distal balloon, a proximal balloon, and at least one intermediate balloon positioned between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon and inflatable independently from the distal and proximal balloons. A source lumen is positioned within at least the intermediate balloon receives a radiation source to treat target tissue adjacent the intermediate balloon.

Abstract: A machining head with active correction of the type used in association with a robot to carry out fast high-precision machining tasks especially on parts for the aeronautical production industry that has localised position and angular sensors, and a machining motor or spindle provided with localised movement with respect to the head casing, independent of the robot's movement, this movement being preferably both displacement and rotation with respect to both, allowing active correction of the machining position is disclosed. The invention provides the main advantage of allowing errors by the robot or deformation of the part to be machined, in positioning for machining, to be corrected in a localised very fast and accurate way, without the need to re-position the robot.

Abstract: A tool for insertion and extraction of temporary fasteners that enables by a plurality of retractable elements, an automatic engagement of the tool on the head of the temporary fastener, without the need for any rotation of the tool with regard to the head, and by lockable grasping units, operated internally locking elements, a high retention and extraction force is achieved, favouring the elimination of the risk of the clamp detaching itself from the tool, enabling control of the entire insertion and extraction process of temporary fasteners. Rapid, effective automation of the use and procedure of the temporary fasteners can be achieved, improving economic profitability and the reliability of their use.

Abstract: Methods and additives for reducing fouling in water coolers in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage systems (SAGD) are described in which an additive comprising a cationic starch, either alone or in combination with a water clarifier compound, is introduced into a SAGD system, wherein a lower amount of the additive is used to achieve the same or better results in reducing fouling in the water coolers as compared to an otherwise identical method absent the additive.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for remotely and, optionally, continuously, reading a temperature of an object, such as a human. In one embodiment, a temperature sensor patch comprises: a sensor circuit, the sensor circuit including: a radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip; and an antenna; and a layer of base material, the sensor circuit being in the layer of material and the layer of base material being configured to permit a signal transfer between the sensor circuit and a surrounding environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a methods and additives for reducing fouling in water coolers in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage systems (SAGD) in which an additive comprising a cationic starch, either alone or in combination with a water clarifier compound, is introduced into a SAGD system, wherein a lower amount of the additive is used to achieve the same or better results in reducing fouling in the water coolers as compared to an otherwise identical method absent the additive.

Abstract: A system for monitoring phase separation is disclosed. The system includes a temperature control housing having an inlet and an outlet connection for a circulator; a bottle holder positioned inside the housing, the bottle holder having a body with a plurality of recesses for receiving test bottles, each recess having a back surface, a front opening, and a first light scanning component mounted on the back surface of the recess; a sleeve having a plurality of second light scanning components mounted thereon, the sleeve being disposed between the housing and the bottle holder, and each second light scanning component being aligned with one of the first light scanning components; and a lid latched onto the housing to hold the test bottles in place during testing.

Abstract: A foaming process for converting fibrous material into a cellular foam structure includes mixing fibrous material and a solvent-based binding agent to form a mixture; saturating the mixture with a pressurized gas to form a gas-saturated mixture; expanding the gas-saturated mixture by reducing the pressure of the pressurized gas to form an expanded mixture with voids in the fibrous material; and curing the expanded mixture to set the fibrous material and drive off the solvent to provide a stable network of fibrous material having cushioning properties.

Abstract: A knot pusher device for surgical port closure includes a head portion having at least one suture guide inlet and at least one suture retainer, the head portion being configured to contact a suture knot inside an incision to close a portion of a surgical port made by the incision, and a coupling member operatively connected to the head portion, the coupling member enabling releasable connection of the knot pusher device to a suturing device.

Abstract: A cable (1) assembly device for producing cabling including: a support surface (2) on which the cable assembly is carried out (1), cable (1) fastening and guide elements (3), said fastening and guide elements (3) comprising a vacuum element for joining it to said support surface (2), a feeder (4) of the cable to be assembled, a computation means that includes a cabling diagram in its memory and the location of the fastening and guide elements (3) on the support surface (2), a storage module (5) for cable (1) fastening and guide elements (3), positioning means (6) of the fastening and guide elements (3) on the support surface (2).

Abstract: A knot-tying head adapted to form a knot with a filament around a cylindrical part, and wherein the knot-tying head includes a first body and a second body, wherein both bodies are configured such that when they are attached they form a hollow space between one another for receiving the part; wherein the first body and the second body include at least one conduit forming a path substantially around the hollow space, and the conduit being adapted to receive the filament, and at least one groove communicating the conduit with the hollow space along all or part of its path, the width of the groove being less than the width of the conduit and greater than the width of the filament used to form the knot.

Abstract: A pressure relief door assembly that includes a relief door arranged in an opening of a compartment, wherein the relief door has a closed position in which the opening is closed and an opened position in which the opening is open, and a locking and release mechanism that is configured to keep the relief door in the closed position if the pressure inside the compartment is below a predetermined threshold pressure and that is configured to move or allow the relief door into the opened position if the predetermined threshold pressure is reached inside the compartment. The locking and release mechanism is further configured to move or allow the relief door into the opened position if a predetermined temperature is reached inside the compartment.

Abstract: A system for monitoring phase separation is disclosed. The system includes a temperature control housing having an inlet and an outlet connection for a circulator; a bottle holder positioned inside the housing, the bottle holder having a body with a plurality of recesses for receiving test bottles, each recess having a back surface, a front opening, and a first light scanning component mounted on the back surface of the recess; a sleeve having a plurality of second light scanning components mounted thereon, the sleeve being disposed between the housing and the bottle holder, and each second light scanning component being aligned with one of the first light scanning components; and a lid latched onto the housing to hold the test bottles in place during testing.

Abstract: A tool for insertion and extraction of temporary fasteners that enables by a plurality of retractable elements, an automatic engagement of the tool on the head of the temporary fastener, without the need for any rotation of the tool with regard to the head, and by lockable grasping units, operated internally locking elements, a high retention and extraction force is achieved, favouring the elimination of the risk of the clamp detaching itself from the tool, enabling control of the entire insertion and extraction process of temporary fasteners. Rapid, effective automation of the use and procedure of the temporary fasteners can be achieved, improving economic profitability and the reliability of their use.

Abstract: A foaming process for converting fibrous material into a cellular foam structure includes mixing fibrous material and a solvent-based binding agent to form a mixture; saturating the mixture with a pressurized gas to form a gas-saturated mixture; expanding the gas-saturated mixture by reducing the pressure of the pressurized gas to form an expanded mixture with voids in the fibrous material; and curing the expanded mixture to set the fibrous material and drive off the solvent to provide a stable network of fibrous material having cushioning properties.