Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) for remotely isolating equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) in a plant comprising equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) energisable by an energy source and a control system (50) for controlling operation of said equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) and isolation of said equipment from said energy source to an isolated state by an operator, wherein said control system (50, 260, 700) includes an identification device (790) for an operator to provide operator identification data; and a processor for comparing said operator identification data with stored identification data (261) for operators authorised to use the equipment isolation system (10) wherein said control system (50, 260, 700) is configured to enable use of the equipment isolation system (10) by said operator only where the processor matches operator identification data provided to the identification device (790) and said stored identification data (261).

Abstract: A wearable device, such as a smartwatch, may be used to enable switching of network services between endpoints. The switching of network services may include transferring the telephone number associated with a user's account to a particular active device, selected from a number of possible devices, of the user. The switching may be based on a number of factors and coordinated through the wearable device. The factors may include, for example, the location of the user, the location of the user relative to the user's endpoints, user provided priority information, and/or other user-specified profile information relating to endpoint preferences.

Abstract: Methods include the injection of a gelled, gelling or gellable composition into a horizontal section of a well at a location, where produced well gases or a combination of well gases and injected gases are sufficient to move the pill through the horizontal section into heal section, sweeping the horizontal section of accumulated liquids. Once in the heal section, the pill and the accumulated liquids are uplifted to the surface resulting in a cleaned well.

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) comprising at least one equipment item (20) including a conveyor belt (21) energisable by an energy source (30), an automated conveyor belt clamp system (21A) operable for restricting conveyor belt (21) movement from movement under normal operating conditions as part of the isolation and a control system (50,260) for automatically isolating said conveyor belt (21) from said energy source (30) to an isolated state in an isolation process wherein said control system (50,260) operates said automated conveyor belt clamp system (21A) as a step in said isolation process.

Abstract: A remote isolation system (10) for a plant comprising equipment (20,21) energisable by an energy source (30) and a control system (50,260) enabling automated isolation of the equipment (20,21) from said energy source (30) to an isolated state when authorised by the control system (50,260), wherein said control system (50,260) enables remote isolation of the equipment (20,21) by one or more mobile isolation device(s) (120) provided as part of the remote isolation system (10) and configured to request the control system (50,260) to authorise equipment (20,21) isolation.

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) comprising equipment (20,21) energisable by an energy source (30), a control system (50,260) for controlling operation of said equipment (20,21) and which enables isolation of said equipment (20,21) from said energy source (30) when an isolation request for said equipment (20,21) is authorised by the control system (50,260) and an isolation system switch means (400, 585,650) operable by an actuating device (500) for switching said isolation system (10) between operative and inoperative states under determined conditions.

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) comprising at least one equipment item (20,25) including a shuttle conveyor system (25) including a conveyor shuttle (25A) energisable by an energy source (30) an automated conveyor shuttle locking system (250) operable for restricting conveyor shuttle (25A) movement during isolation and a control system (50,260) for automatically isolating said conveyor shuttle (25A) from said energy source to an isolated state in an isolation process wherein said control system (50,260) operates said automated shuttle conveyor locking system (250) as a step in said isolation process.

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) for remotely isolating equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) in a plant comprising equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) energisable by an energy source and a control system (50) for controlling operation of said equipment (20, 21, 210, 250) and isolation of said equipment from said energy source to an isolated state by an operator, wherein said control system (50, 260, 700) includes an identification device (790) for an operator to provide operator identification data; and a processor for comparing said operator identification data with stored identification data (261) for operators authorised to use the equipment isolation system (10) wherein said control system (50, 260, 700) is configured to enable use of the equipment isolation system (10) by said operator only where the processor matches operator identification data provided to the identification device (790) and said stored identification data (261).

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) for remotely isolating equipment (20,21) in a plant comprising equipment (20,21) energisable by an energy source (30) and a control system (50,260) for controlling operation of said equipment (20,21) and isolation of said equipment (20,21) from said energy source (30) to an isolated state by an operator, wherein said control system (50,260) includes an identification device for an operator to provide operator identification data to the control system (50,260) as a step in using the isolation system (10).

Abstract: An equipment isolation system (10) comprising at least one equipment item (20,21,25) energisable by an energy source (30) and a control system (50,260) for automatically isolating said at least one equipment item (20,21,25) from said energy source (30) to an isolated state, wherein said equipment isolation system (10) includes means for securing the integrity of operation of said equipment isolation system, said securing means (21A,25A,50,S,900) including at least one monitoring means (50,S,900) for continuously monitoring the isolation state of said at least one equipment item (20,21,25) through detection of undesired energy flow or possible energy flow therein.

Abstract: A remote isolation system (10) for a plant comprising a plurality of equipment items (20,21,21A,210,210A,250,250A) energisable by an energy source (30), a control system (50,260) enabling automatic isolation of each equipment item (20,21,21A,210,210A,250,250A) of said plurality of equipment items (20,21,21A,210,210A,250,250A) from said energy source (30) to an isolated state when authorised by the control system (50,260), wherein said control system (50,260) is configured to respond to an isolation demand input corresponding with one of a plurality of available equipment isolation modes, each of which enable automatic isolation of at least one of said plurality of equipment items (20,21,21A,210,210A,250,250A) from said energy source (30) when authorised by the control system (50,260).

Abstract: A combination spoon and fork system capable of being stored in a nested configuration or used as a combination eating utensil with the spoon and fork connected end to end. An interlocking mechanism can interlock the spoon and fork in either the nested position or in the end to end configuration. The interlocking system allows the handle of the spoon to slide between rails on the handle of the fork and to snap and lock the spoon in place either nested with the fork or end to end with the fork to form an elongated combination eating utensil. The spoon and fork of the system can also be used separately from one another.

Abstract: An equipment isolation switch assembly (200) for use in a remote isolation system (10) for isolating an equipment item (20,21) comprising an equipment isolation switch (400) movable between a first position (NORMAL) in which said equipment item (20,21) is energized by an energy source (30) and a second isolated position (ISOLATE) in which said equipment item (20,21) is isolated from said energy source (30) and an actuating device (500) co-operable with the equipment isolation switch (400) to move it between said first and second positions wherein said isolation switch assembly (200) includes at least one securing means (291,405) for securing said actuating device (500) in co-operation with said equipment isolation switch (400) whenever in operative state,

Abstract: A remote isolation system (700) for a rail system (200) comprising a rail system component (215A) other than rail traffic energisable by an energy source (23) and a control system (205) for controlling operation of said rail system component (215A) wherein said control system (205) enables isolation of said rail system component (215A) from said energy source (23) to an isolated state when an isolation request for said rail system component (215A) is authorised by the control system (205).

Abstract: A combination spoon and fork system capable of being stored in a nested configuration or used as a combination eating utensil with the spoon and fork connected end to end. An interlocking mechanism can interlock the spoon and fork in either the nested position or in the end to end configuration. The interlocking system allows the handle of the spoon to slide between rails on the handle of the fork and to snap and lock the spoon in place either nested with the fork or end to end with the fork to form an elongated combination eating utensil. The spoon and fork of the system can also be used separately from one another.

Abstract: Described herein are support devices, which may include medical support devices. In particular, three-dimensional medical (and non-medical) devices from a single layer of material, typically by stamping or pressing (including cold pressing) a sheet of the material to form rigid and complex 3D shapes capable of use for a variety of medical and non-medical purposes. These support devices typically also include an adhesive material allowing the device to be attached to a subject's skin and/or mounted on a surface (e.g., wall, etc.). In particular, described herein are methods of manufacturing, assembling, and using adhesive support devices.

Abstract: A clamshell style utensil carrying case includes a pair of housing members coupled together by a double hinge and latch. Each housing member has a support arranged to hold an associated utensil in place with the utensil heads facing in opposite directions. A support stand that projects from the double hinge spine holds a third utensil. In a closed position, the housing members encase the utensils. In an open position the utensils are displayed side by side with the third utensil optionally being elevated relative to the others. To help minimize the visual thickness of the case, the interior surface of each housing member may include a depression in the region adjacent the head end of its held utensil. The depressions form corresponding bulges in the exterior surfaces of their associated housing members. The bulges—which are located on opposite ends and opposite sides of the case—provide additional room for the utensil heads without unduly impacting the visual height of the case.

Abstract: Described herein are adhesive support devices, which may include adhesive medical devices. In particular, three-dimensional adhesive medical devices from a single layer of material, typically by stamping or pressing (including cold pressing) a sheet of the material to form rigid and complex 3D shapes capable of use for a variety of medical and non-medical purposes. These adhesive support devices typically also include an adhesive material allowing the device to be attached to a subject's skin and/or mounted on a surface (e.g., wall, etc.). In particular, described herein are methods of manufacturing, assembling, and using adhesive support devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing illumination for a video call in a low-lighting environment. The light source may be a hardware component integrated on the front of a mobile device. The light source may be implemented as one or more lit spaces on the device's screen. The intensity of the light from the light source may be based on ambient light levels measured by one or more sensors on the device. When the mobile device receives an incoming video call, the sensors may detect the level of ambient light and activate the light source to illuminate the face of the call recipient if he or she answers the incoming video call. The device may include an interface to allow the user to configure and adjust the intensity, coloring, and lighting pattern of the light during the video call.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing illumination for a video call in a low-lighting environment. The light source may be a hardware component integrated on the front of a mobile device. The light source may be implemented as one or more lit spaces on the device's screen. The intensity of the light from the light source may be based on ambient light levels measured by one or more sensors on the device. When the mobile device receives an incoming video call, the sensors may detect the level of ambient light and activate the light source to illuminate the face of the call recipient if he or she answers the incoming video call. The device may include an interface to allow the user to configure and adjust the intensity, coloring, and lighting pattern of the light during the video call.