Abstract: A faulty meter socket detection system configured to detect faulty sockets as evidenced by series arcs in an input current waveform or an increased temperature of the meter is disclosed. The system includes a metering circuit configured to receive an input current waveform, and a controller including a power monitoring module. The meter may also include a temperature sensor. The power monitoring module is configured detect series arc currents input current waveform data by filtering the input current waveform data to produce filtered data, performing feature recognition on the filtered data, classifying the features of the filtered data, performing temporal processing on the filtered data, (optionally) scaling the temporal processing of the filtered data, and, scoring the input current waveform based on the temporal processing of the filtered data. The temperature sensor may detect an increased temperature of the meter, which may indicate a faulty socket.

Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a control system for an object placing device of an autonomous vehicle includes a processor, and a computer-readable memory in communication with the processor and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: receive a signal comprising instructions to activate the object placing device; and provide instructions to the object placing device to place a plurality of signaling devices in accordance with predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A system for installation of sheet pile including a sheet pile installation apparatus having a substantially rigid elongate beam with an upper end and a lower end, and at least one drive finger proximal the lower end of the substantially rigid elongate beam; and a sheet pile having an elongate member with an upper end and a lower end, and a first side and a second side, the first side having a male profile lock and the second side having a female profile lock, the sheet pile further including at least one receiver proximal the lower end for receiving the at least one drive finger of the sheet pile installation apparatus.

Abstract: A system for installation of sheet pile including a sheet pile installation apparatus having a substantially rigid elongate beam with an upper end and a lower end, and at least one drive finger proximal the lower end of the substantially rigid elongate beam; and a sheet pile having an elongate member with an upper end and a lower end, and a first side and a second side, the first side having a male profile lock and the second side having a female profile lock, the sheet pile further including at least one receiver proximal the lower end for receiving the at least one drive finger of the sheet pile installation apparatus.

Abstract: This invention sets forth a protective device for the lips of a person who may be exposed to the sun, wind or a tanning bed and the like, in their jobs or in relaxing at the seashore, boating, sunbathing and the like, and is inexpensive, easy to apply and remove and can be carried in a pocket or purse.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product containing a continuous phase of heat set lean meat emulsion having dispersed therein a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-in-oil emulsion. The discontinuous phase has a continuous phase of fat and a discontinuous aqueous phase containing a gellable meat broth. A product prepared by the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a product containing a continuous phase of heat settable lean meat emulsion having dispersed therein a discontinuous phase of a water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion has a continuous phase of fat and a discontinuous aqueous phase containing a gellable meat broth. A product prepared by the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved bicycle support frame structure for use in bicycles wherein the support frame structure comprises U-shaped channel members serving as load bearing elements and also cooperating with side panels to form a storage compartment for carrying baggage. The storage compartment is accessible through suitable access openings in the side panels, and the space within the compartment may be subdivided by internal brace members which also support and stiffen the side panels.

Abstract: 1. An apparatus for preselecting the Doppler frequency response of a proxty fuze comprising, in combination, radar means for determining the relative velocity between a selected target and a proximity fuze and for developing a predetermined control current correlative to this information, tunable amplifier means in the proximity fuze discretely responsive to said control current and adapted to render the proximity fuze selectively responsive to the determined relative velocity between the selected target and the proximity fuze, a conductive sleeve on the proximity fuze electrically connected to said tunable amplifier, and contact means detachably abutting said sleeve and electrically connected to said radar means for applying said control current to the fuze prior to the firing thereof at the selected target.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining the range and bearing of an object rom a reference position. Sound energy emanating from the object and travelling through a water medium strikes spaced hydrophones located at the reference position. The signals produced in each hydrophone are correlated with the signals in each of the remaining hydrophones. The signals are correlated with a variable time delay between signals and the resulting maximum correlation output determines the range and bearing of the object.