Abstract: A locking clamp for use in a cable system for stretching a sheet across a surface and maintaining it under tension, the locking clamp having a base member defining a first grasping surface; an elongate tongue member rotatively coupled to a first portion of the base member and defining a second grasping surface, and a locking member that is rotatively coupled to a second portion of the base member and that is configured to selectively rotate the tongue member to urge at least a portion of the second grasping surface of the tongue member into engageable contact with the first grasping surface of the base member. The base member of the locking clamp also has a hook configured to removably engage a cable of a tensioning system.

Abstract: A nut and bolt fastens two perforated flat plates by threading fully into a nut on the opposing side of the plates. A threaded post, emanating from a flat, threaded into a complementarily threaded post hole cannot be equipped with strengthening features such as chamfers, fillets, or ribs because these devices block the strengthened threaded post from being fully threaded through perforated plates into a threaded posthole. The negative rib is a concavity spanning the orthogonal join between the post and the flat from which it emanates, and provides the same benefits that a regular rib provides, including discontinuity of join between post and flat, a variable distribution of forces amongst a more complex boundary area between post and flat, and the ability to increase the number, width, and depth of negative rib to achieve design objectives. The negative rib can also be decorated with fillets further strengthening the post against dehiscion from the flat to which it is attached.

Abstract: A flanged pipe is mounted to a perforated fixed plate by limiting movement of the pipe in three mutually perpendicular axes, and rotationally around the plate axis. The mount consists of a plate and a flanged pipe. The pipe exterior is decorated with ribs parallel to the pipe axis. Each rib bears a microclip positioned to allow the plate to rest between the pipe rib microclips and the underside of the pipe flange. The perimeter of the plate perforation bears cutaways. Inserting the pipe through the perforation of the fixed plate engages the ribs with the cutaways to limit rotational movement. Movement in the plane perpendicular to the plate axis is limited by complementary diameters of the plate perforation and the pipe. Engagement of the flange on the plate limits movement of the flanged pipe through the plate perforation. Pipe retraction is limited by microclips.

Abstract: A method for preconditioning various subsystems of an electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, scheduling preconditioning of a battery pack, an interior cabin, a transmission and an engine of the electrified vehicle prior to a next expected usage time based at least on a weather forecast.

Abstract: A patient interface device (8, 8?) for delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient includes a grooved adjustment mechanism (20, 58, 78) having a main body (22, 60) formed from an elastic material, the main body having an outer surface having a plurality of convolutions (80) provided therein. Each convolution including a groove (24, 62, 84), and each convolution has a stiffness associated therewith. The stiffnesses associated with the convolutions increase from a first side of the main body to a second side of the main body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A remotely actuated drain is provided by a bihemispherically sealed rod actuator restricted by a cat's eye restrictor to move in a vertical direction. This rod in turn actuates a plunger to move vertically to open the drain, the vertical motion of the plunger ensured by a central tubular guide up which the plunger stalk rod travels. The central guide is supported in the center of the drain by a threaded basket threaded into an internal thread provided in the top portion of the drain body to provide a removable anchor for the central guide. This cat's eye restricted actuator with a bihemispherical seal actuating a plunger guided by a removable threaded basket guide can be sized and fitted to a variety of vessels, including lavatory sinks, baths, and utility sinks.

Abstract: A door operating system or door opening and closing apparatus comprising at least one motive source, a linkage assembly and a door. Preferred door operating systems will include two linkage assemblies, two doors and two motive sources, one for each door. Each motive source is preferably attached to an interior facing surface of a frame of a structure and the door is pivotally attached to an exterior facing surface of the frame of a structure. Each linkage assembly operatively connects the respective motive source to the respective door. By having the motive source attached to the interior facing surface of the frame, doors of the operating system can preferably be opened the full width of the frame opening to maximize available vehicle clearance.

Abstract: A method for reconstructing a joint according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, fixating at least one suture inside a joint space, retrieving the at least one suture from inside the joint space, passing the at least one suture through a graft at a location external to the joint space, shuttling the graft into the joint space and fixating the graft using the at least one suture.

Abstract: A method of completing work projects within a company is provided. The steps include posting information about a project by a project requestor. Project managers place bids on the project and are accepted by the project requestor to perform the project. The project managers then post information about tasks required to complete the project. Project workers bid on the individual tasks and are accepted by the project manager. The tasks are then completed by the project workers and consolidated by the project managers. The completed project is provided to the project requestor and the project requestor provides the completed project to a client of the company.

Abstract: A seal for a connector is provided for connecting a bathtub tailpipe to a drain pipe. The connector has an inlet end to receive the tailpipe and an outlet end that is mountable to the drain pipe, and has a passage extending therebetween. A seal extends about the passage for slidably engaging the tailpipe in a fluid sealing manner.

Abstract: A system and method of providing an online marketplace for healthcare services is provided. The present invention displays a plurality of names of doctors on an appointment scheduling platform. Each of the names of doctors has a cost for an initial appointment. The appointment scheduling platform is viewable by at least one customer. The customer selects one of the names of the doctors on the appointment scheduling platform, thereby scheduling an appointment with a doctor. The doctor provides a recommended test. The customer may then select a cost for the recommended test. A plurality of test costs for the recommended test is displayed on a testing platform. The testing platform is viewable by the customer. The customer selects one of the costs for the recommended test on the testing platform. The customer pays the cost and is tested.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes prompting a user to change an operating mode of an electrified vehicle from a first mode to a second mode that is different than the first mode. The first mode is a default mode. The second mode is a non-default mode.

Abstract: A removable trap for lavatory sinks is provided to enable new technologies to be incorporated into just the water trap portion of the sink trap to maximize the performance of the trap in infection control, while at the same time preserving the trap performance features demanded by major building codes. While a traditional P-trap requires the removal of the entire trap for cleaning or replacement, the removable trap presented in this application allows for easy removal of just the U-bend portion of the trap. The U-bend containing the water is the most vulnerable to attack to cleaning chemicals as well as the most effective locus of innovation in materials and methods employed to reduce infectious bacteria forming biofilms within the lavatory trap.

Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a bathtub tailpipe to a drain pipe. The connector has an inlet end to receive the tailpipe and an outlet end that is mountable to the drain pipe, and has a passage extending therebetween. A seal extends about the passage for slidably engaging the tailpipe in a fluid sealing manner.

Abstract: A removable trap for lavatory sinks is provided to enable new technologies to be incorporated into just the water trap portion of the sink trap to maximize the performance of the trap in infection control, while at the same time preserving the trap performance features demanded by major building codes. While a traditional P-trap requires the removal of the entire trap for cleaning or replacement, the removable trap presented in this application allows for easy removal of just the U-bend portion of the trap. The U-bend containing the water is the most vulnerable to attack to cleaning chemicals as well as the most effective locus of innovation in materials and methods employed to reduce infectious bacteria forming biofilms within the lavatory trap.

Abstract: A quality test device tests a display device having a plurality of thin film transistors (TFTs). The quality test device includes a color analyzer for determining a color of an image displayed by the display device, and a quality inspection module. The quality inspection module controls a display state of the display device and determines whether the TFTs are adequately disposed within the display device based on a performance threshold. The quality inspection module determines that the display device is defective when a performance data of the display device is outside of the performance threshold, and determines that the display device is normal when the performance data is within the performance threshold.