Abstract: Disclosed is a method comprising: placing a central steel ferrule (2) on a central reinforcement mesh (1); installing around the central ferrule (2) a central assembly (3) and prefabricated pieces (4, 5) comprising a concrete beam (4) and a steel strut (5); assembling (61) sections between the bases (43) of the beams (4), and filling in (62) the central assembly (3); installing formwork (71, 72, 73) around the central assembly (3), the infill (62) and the outer perimeter; and obtaining, by means of simultaneous concreting, a monolithic concrete foundation (10) in which the ends of the struts are embedded, thus forming the ribbed foundation.

Abstract: A threaded anchor for ice climbing, comprising: —a screw with a cylindrical tubular body, a number of cutting teeth, a rearward perimetric protruding threaded section; —a clamp disposed exteriorly with regard to the screw and comprising an operating component, displaceable between: a locked position, where the tightening of the clamp and the fixing thereof at any point along the length of the screw is established, and an unlocked position, enabling the turning of the clamp with regard to the screw and the positioning of the clamp at any point along the length of said screw; —a folded strap attached by its first end to the clamp and presenting at its second end a closed loop for the mounting of a carabiner suited for the hitching of the climbing rope in its position of use or of a harness of the climber in an inoperative position.

Abstract: A single ply napkin food wrapper is moisture resistant on the food side but moisture absorbent on the outside. The wrapper is used to wrap food when delivered to the customer and the wrapper can later be used as a napkin by the customer. Delivery of a napkin is thus ensured with each food item.

Abstract: A tracking system (20) for durable assets such as personal weapons (22) is provided. The tracking system (20) includes a durable asset tag (84) including an RFID transponder physically mounted within an externally exposed cavity of the durable asset (22), and an identification card (32) with a machine-readable unique identifier associated with a person. The system also includes first (40) and second (48) databases, each storing information associated with the durable asset (22), and an interface terminal (56) for receiving a unique identifier from the durable asset tag (84) and the unique identifier from the identification card (32), and which communicates with the databases (40, 48) for checking in or checking out the durable asset (22) to the person having the identification card (32). The durable asset tag (84) may be original to the durable asset (22) or retrofitted thereto after manufacture.

Abstract: A tracking system (20) for durable assets such as personal weapons (22) is provided. The tracking system (20) includes a durable asset tag (84) including an RFID transponder physically mounted within an externally exposed cavity of the durable asset (22), and an identification card (32) with a machine-readable unique identifier associated with a person. The system also includes first (40) and second (48) databases, each storing information associated with the durable asset (22), and an interface terminal (56) for receiving a unique identifier from the durable asset tag (84) and the unique identifier from the identification card (32), and which communicates with the databases (40, 48) for checking in or checking out the durable asset (22) to the person having the identification card (32). The durable asset tag (84) may be original to the durable asset (22) or retrofitted thereto after manufacture.

Abstract: A single ply napkin food wrapper is moisture resistant on the food side but moisture absorbent on the outside. The wrapper is used to wrap food when delivered to the customer and the wrapper can later be used as a napkin by the customer. Delivery of a napkin is thus ensured with each food item.

Abstract: A method of making a polyetherimide including: setting a target range for the anhydride-amine stoichiometry in a reaction mixture; combining a solvent, a diamine, a bis(ether anhydride), and an optional end capping agent to form the reaction mixture wherein the reaction mixture has a polyamic acid content; analyzing the amine and anhydride end group content of the reaction mixture using near infrared vibrational spectroscopy; calculating the anhydride-amine stoichiometry; comparing the calculated anhydride-amine stoichiometry to the target stoichiometry, and, when necessary, adjusting the concentration of bis(ether anhydride) or diamine based on the comparison of the calculated anhydride-amine stoichiometry to the target stoichiometry.

Abstract: Various connection interfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, the connection interface includes a receptacle and a connector. The receptacle can be configured to be positioned in the wall of an electrical device. The receptacle can comprise a first set of electrical contacts and a channel. The connector can be configured to be matingly engaged with the receptacle in an engaged state and to be separated from the receptacle in a disengaged state. The connector can comprise a second set of electrical contacts. Some embodiments are configured such that angled surfaces of the channel and boss interact as the connector is moved into engagement with the receptacle. This can guide the connector into the receptacle such that the first and second sets of electrical contacts are in electrical communication with each other.

Abstract: A tracking system for durable assets such as personal weapons is provided. The tracking system includes a durable asset tag including an RFID transponder physically mounted within an externally exposed cavity of the durable asset, and an identification card with a machine-readable third unique identifier associated with a person. Different embodiments are disclosed for the durable asset tag, with one embodiment including a helical antenna connected to the RFID transponder for facilitating communication with an RFID reader. The system also includes first and second databases, each storing information associated with the durable asset, and an AIM interface terminal for receiving the first unique identifier from the durable asset tag and the third unique identifier from the identification card, and which communicates with the databases for checking-in or checking-out the durable asset to the person having the identification card.

Abstract: Efficient shower tray with a static heat recovery device integrated in its surface, accessible and easy to clean that channels used water, causing it to run over the outer surface of a flat heat exchanger integrated in the surface of the tray, while cold water which is pre-heated before being mixed circulates inside the heat exchanger, reducing the quantity of hot water required and hence the energy required for heating water. The outer surface over which used grey water runs is accessible and easy to clean, thus ensuring simple and continuous maintenance, and the flat design of the heat exchanger allows the heat exchanger to be mounted flush with a surface, with a reduced height, and to be used without restrictions by persons having reduced mobility. The assembly can accommodate a grey water lifting pump in order to conduct the water for re-use or discharge.

Abstract: Various electrical contacts are disclosed. The contact can comprise a one-piece component that is configured to engage with the lead on a wire. The contact can be formed from a sheet of material. The sheet can be formed into a hollow tube that is configured to receive the lead. The hollow tube can have a longitudinal seam and tines. The tines can extend radially inwardly from an end of the hollow tube into the interior of the hollow tube. The tines can engage with the lead to facilitate electrical communication between the contact and the lead.

Abstract: Various connection interfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, the connection interface includes a receptacle and a connector. The receptacle can be configured to be positioned in the wall of an electrical device. The receptacle can comprise a first set of electrical contacts and a channel. The connector can be configured to be matingly engaged with the receptacle in an engaged state and to be separated from the receptacle in a disengaged state. The connector can comprise a second set of electrical contacts. Some embodiments are configured such that angled surfaces of the channel and boss interact as the connector is moved into engagement with the receptacle. This can guide the connector into the receptacle such that the first and second sets of electrical contacts are in electrical communication with each other.

Abstract: A tracking system for durable assets such as personal weapons is provided. The tracking system includes a durable asset tag including an RFID transponder physically mounted within an externally exposed cavity of the durable asset, and an identification card with a machine-readable third unique identifier associated with a person. Different embodiments are disclosed for the durable asset tag, with one embodiment including a helical antenna connected to the RFID transponder for facilitating communication with an RFID reader. The system also includes first and second databases, each storing information associated with the durable asset, and an AIM interface terminal for receiving the first unique identifier from the durable asset tag and the third unique identifier from the identification card, and which communicates with the databases for checking-in or checking-out the durable asset to the person having the identification card.

Abstract: Various connection interfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, the connection interface includes a receptacle and a connector. The receptacle can be configured to be positioned in the wall of an electrical device. The receptacle can comprise a first set of electrical contacts and a channel. The connector can be configured to be matingly engaged with the receptacle in an engaged state and to be separated from the receptacle in a disengaged state. The connector can comprise a second set of electrical contacts. Some embodiments are configured such that angled surfaces of the channel and boss interact as the connector is moved into engagement with the receptacle. This can guide the connector into the receptacle such that the first and second sets of electrical contacts are in electrical communication with each other.

Abstract: The system comprises a limited number of equal groups of formwork pieces, each group comprising: —intermediate pieces (1) of constant curvature and width along the entire length thereof and—end pieces (2) forming two symmetrical lateral corners of triangular or trapezoidal outline, with a curvature equal to that of the intermediate pieces. This system allows for forming, with the same groups of pieces, successive formwork segments of varying or constant section for building towers. The invention also includes a building method and the tower thus obtained.

Abstract: The system comprises a limited number of equal groups of formwork pieces, each group comprising: —intermediate pieces (1) of constant curvature and width along the entire length thereof and—end pieces (2) forming two symmetrical lateral corners of triangular or trapezoidal outline, with a curvature equal to that of the intermediate pieces. This system allows for forming, with the same groups of pieces, successive formwork segments of varying or constant section for building towers. The invention also includes a building method and the tower thus obtained.

Abstract: An automatic luminous device whose use does not require an external manual switch, which is substituted by another internal automatic switch, which activates the device only when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal surface, nor does it require a connecting cable to an external power source, which is replaced by a preferably rechargeable battery. It was designed as an emergency light for police vehicles, and as a back-up light and is fitted with a base or casing (1) and a translucent shade (2), which, when coupled together, form a single body. Externally, the base of the casing (1) is fitted with two or more permanent magnets (3) in order to block the said casing (1), when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal platform (4).

Abstract: An automatic luminous device whose use does not require an external manual switch, which is substituted by another internal automatic switch, which activates the device only when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal surface, nor does it require a connecting cable to an external power source, which is replaced by a preferably rechargeable battery. It was designed as an emergency light for police vehicles, and as a back-up light and is fitted with a base or casing (1) and a translucent shade (2), which, when coupled together, form a single body. Externally, the base of the casing (1) is fitted with two or more permanent magnets (3) in order to block the said casing (1), when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal platform (4).