Abstract: The assembly includes a docking console and a manifold. The docking console includes a cartridge support surface having a first end and a second end. The manifold has one or more wells defined therein. The docking console further includes a manifold retention bracket to releasably hold the manifold against a fluid cartridge supported on the cartridge support surface at an interface position such that the one or more wells are in fluid communication with the fluid cartridge and a biased seal bar to press the fluid cartridge against the manifold held by the manifold retention bracket. A hydrophilic porous frit disposed within at least one of the wells and is to permit liquid to flow through the outlet aperture but prevent gas from passing through the outlet aperture.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patient's face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory holder and a vertical accessory holder to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gear systems. In at least one embodiment, a gear system includes a first shaft disposed through an orifice of a first gear. The first gear has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, and the second surface has a plurality of teeth. The gear system includes a second gear having a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, and the first surface has a plurality of teeth. The gear system has a carrier connected to the first shaft at the first surface of the carrier. The gear system has a plurality of planetary gears connected to the carrier. The gear system includes a bracket connected to the first gear at the first end of the bracket. The first shaft and the second shaft rotate on an axis.

Abstract: A gear system. The gear system includes a tiered base defining a plurality of circular platforms, wherein each platform includes a distinct diameter. The platforms are arranged in a stacked configuration in order of decreasing diameter from a lowermost platform to an uppermost platform. A plurality of rings are stacked on the platforms, each ring having an inner side with a plurality of gears thereon, wherein each gear is freely rotatable about an axle extending radially inwardly from the inner side of each ring. A ring track is disposed on a lower surface of each ring and a platform track is disposed on an upper surface of each circular platform. Each gear engages both a platform track and a ring track. Each ring increases in rotational speed with respect to a below ring, allowing the gear system to increase the output speed of a motor with minimal loss of torque.

Abstract: A gear system. The gear system includes a tiered base defining a plurality of circular platforms, wherein each platform includes a distinct diameter. The platforms are arranged in a stacked configuration in order of decreasing diameter from a lowermost platform to an uppermost platform. A plurality of rings are stacked on the platforms, each ring having an inner side with a plurality of gears thereon, wherein each gear is freely rotatable about an axle extending radially inwardly from the inner side of each ring. A ring track is disposed on a lower surface of each ring and a platform track is disposed on an upper surface of each circular platform. Each gear engages both a platform track and a ring track. Each ring increases in rotational speed with respect to a below ring, allowing the gear system to increase the output speed of a motor with minimal loss of torque.

Abstract: Here is the invention described in full. Its uses, although not limited to these, in that of use in easy dispensing and mixing of workout supplements or formula for nourishment of babies. In this invention there lies a typical water bottle except inside there is a water tight seal that is easily opened by a turning of a gear that will then open the seal. This will let water through into the detachable base which hold the substance that is to be mixed with the water.

Abstract: An assembly for testing the effectiveness of anti-fog coatings on eyewear lenses, the assembly comprising a chamber for receiving and retaining the eyewear, means for controlling the temperature and relative humidity in the chamber, means for providing warm moist air to the chamber, and a hazemeter for detecting and recording haze values exhibited by the lenses; and a method for evaluating effectiveness of anti-fog coatings on eyewear lenses, utilizing the assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle arresting device comprises a net intended to be laid flat on the ground in the path of a target vehicle with an array of upwardly-directed spikes attached to the net along a leading portion, so that when a vehicle runs over the device some of the spikes engage in its front tires and the net is caused to wrap around the front wheels, being pulled tight under the vehicle to prevent further rotation of those wheels. There are two rows of spikes, with the spikes in the second row being substantially longer than the spikes in the leading row. The gauge of the netting also varies, with the leading strip which includes the shorter spikes and back towards the longer spikes being of a thinner gauge, the portion from the longer spikes back to approximately the mid length of the net being of a thicker gauge, and the trailing portion reverting to the thinner gauge. These measures help to ensure that the net is capable of arresting a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to trucks.

Abstract: Nanometer scale structures, and methods of making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle arresting device comprises a net intended to be laid flat on the ground in the path of a target vehicle with an array of upwardly-directed spikes attached to the net along a leading portion, so that when a vehicle runs over the device some of the spikes engage in its front tires and the net is caused to wrap around the front wheels, being pulled tight under the vehicle to prevent further rotation of those wheels. There are two rows of spikes, with the spikes in the second row being substantially longer than the spikes in the leading row. The gauge of the netting also varies, with the leading strip which includes the shorter spikes and back towards the longer spikes being of a thinner gauge, the portion from the longer spikes back to approximately the mid length of the net being of a thicker gauge, and the trailing portion reverting to the thinner gauge. These measures help to ensure that the net is capable of arresting a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to trucks.

Abstract: A system for automated software distribution to network elements in a fiber-optic network is disclosed. The system contacts multiplexors, which communicate with a central office, and checks the status of software stored on a plurality of firmware cards located in the multiplexor. If the software on the plurality of the firmware cards is not the same across all cards, or is not the desired version, the system automatically downloads the desired software version to the appropriate cards. The system thereafter contacts network units connected to the multiplexor and checks the status of software stored on firmware cards located in the network units. If the software on the firmware cards is not the same across all cards, or is not the desired version, the system automatically downloads the desired software version to the appropriate cards.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to test the abrasion resistance of materials. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a conduit network, a primary air stream generating device to generate a primary air stream in the conduit network, a secondary air stream generating device to produce a secondary air stream in the conduit network, and a particulate handling device to deposit particulate into the conduit network so that the particulate enters the secondary air stream. The conduit network merges the secondary air stream into the primary air stream to allow the particulate to enter the primary air stream, and allow the primary air stream to blow the particulate at a test sample positioned within the conduit network.

Abstract: Nanometer scale structures, and methods of making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated mechanism for technicians located remotely from a network operations center to query a communications system for the status of communications paths. An automated capability is also provided for the remote management and testing of network components along a communications path in order to more efficiently diagnose network anomalies.